Weekly Resource Round Up 1/15-1/21
From Meg Quirke, MPS Family Resource Coordinator (FRC)
The FRC shares up to date resources, news and information to their Facebook Page each day.
Everything posted will be collected here, in the Weekly Resource Roundup!
Resources are also available on the FRC website HERE
NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program
"NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session education program for family, partners, friends and significant
others of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand
and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The course
includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other
mental health conditions. Thousands of families describe the program as life-changing. The program is
taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living
with mental illness."
For more information and to register email:
Sandra- sl_braga@yahoo.com or Ellen- Ellenf.nami@gmail.com
PFLAG Support Group @ The Plymouth Family Resource Center
"Teen LGBTQ+ group at the Plymouth Family Resource Center!
The group will start on January 24th at 4pm IN PERSON!
This group will meet weekly for one hour and is designed as a safe, social group for teens between the ages of 12-17.
All are welcome! You do not have to be a Plymouth resident to join us. To register, please call 774-283-6531 or email aarcuri@baystatecs.org"
South Shore PFLAG Support Group
"The South Shore-Duxbury support group of Greater Boston PFLAG will hold our next virtual meeting Monday, January 24th at 7pm.
To receive a Zoom link for Monday’s meeting, please email us at DuxburyPFLAG@gmail.com.
You will find peer-to-peer support for parents, family, and friends of LGBTQ people. Whatever feelings you’re having, you can be sure that someone at PFLAG has had those same feelings too."
Disaster Distress Helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Who Should Contact the Disaster Distress Helpline?
This crisis support service is for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters such as:
- Tornadoes and Severe Storms
- Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
- Floods
- Wildfires
- Earthquakes
- Drought
- Incidents of Mass Violence
- Anniversaries and Trigger Events
The Disaster Distress Helpline also answers calls and texts related to infectious disease outbreaks, such as the Coronavirus pandemic, incidents of community unrest, and other traumatic events.
To learn more visit the Disaster Distress Helpline HERE
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility offered by Braintree SEPAC!
Basic Rights:
Evaluation and Eligibility provides an introduction of the complex special education laws and procedures.
Jan 27, 2022 06:30 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Workshop Topics:
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Massachusetts Laws
- Evaluations and Referrals
- The Team Meeting
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plans
- Effective Progress
- Transition
- Review of Important Timelines
- Strategies for Success and More!
for more information and to follow the link to register
Housing RAFT Event!!
Thursday, January 27th, from 9am-12pm.
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Residential Assistance to Families in Transition (RAFT) and Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) are programs that provide eligible households short-term financial assistance that is used to help them keep their housing, obtain new housing, pay their mortgage, or otherwise avoid becoming homeless.
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If you are an eligible tenant, landlord, homeowner, or advocate, this event is for you!
Girls Empowerment Group
Scan the QR code or email Carvel.kellum@ccbrockton.org to register!
Fuel Assistance- Help with Heating your Home this Winter
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren- Check out Upcoming Workshops!
COVID-19- Vaccines and Boosters
1/25/22 - 9:30 a.m.- *Via Zoom
To Register, Email: colleen.pritoni@mass.gov
*When registering, please include the name of the workshop in the e-mail.
Join Dr. Linda Sagor, Medical Director at DCF and pediatrician, for an information session about the COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Many of you may still have questions about the vaccine for children under 18 years old. Dr. Sagor will be available to answer questions and concerns.
Understanding SSI Child Benefits
1/31/22- 7:30 p.m.- *Via Zoom
To Register, Email: colleen.pritoni@mass.gov
*When registering, please include the name of the workshop in the e-mail.
Ever wonder if your grandchild would qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? Join a team from Greater Boston Legal Services to learn about eligibility for SSI for children who have a physical or mental disability or is blind. Presenters will share general information about SSI for children and teenager.
Planning for Your Grandchild's Legal Future
2/8/22- 7:30 p.m.- *Via Zoom
This workshop will provide general information about how to plan for your grandchild's legal future. Presenters will discuss wills and estates as well as planning custody of your grandchild.
Education Planning and Organization
Date TBD
Ever attend an IEP meeting and felt completely overwhelmed and unorganized (despite your best efforts!)? Join the team from The Federation for Children with Special Needs to learn tips and strategies to be better prepared for special education meetings on behalf of your grandchild.
CHECK OUT OUR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERS for JANUARY!!
Meg Quirke, Family Resource Coordinator
My goal is to engage and serve the families of Middleborough who want to become informed about local resources and connected with local providers.
I work to establish and maintain relationships with community partners in order to share accurate information about the services available to MPS families.
If interested in learning more, don't hesitate to call or send an email.
Email: mquirke@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/Domain/1072
Location: 41 Mayflower Ave, Middleborough, MA, USA
Phone: 508 946 2040
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiddleboroughFamilyResources