CHOOSE KINDNESS
Mifflin County Communities That Care

Stay connected with CTC!
A way for you to stay connected is by analyzing the 2019 Mifflin County Community Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) results, which assess youth behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge regarding anti-social behaviors. If you are interested in knowing what our kids know, think, and believe, please reach out to be a part of the CTC PAYS data team. Data discussions are currently occurring via Zoom meetings or in person, depending on the number of participants. If you are interested, you do not need to have any prior experience with PAYS. All you need to do is contact me (akammerer@tiu11.org) and I can get you connected!
Keep a look out for upcoming additions of our Choose Kindness newsletter for more senior spotlights and information regarding youth prevention. Two PAWSitive Vibe seniors are featured below.
THANK YOU SENIORS!!
Senior Spotlight: COURTNEY RHODES, MCHS 2020 Graduate
When did you first become involved with CTC? When we were first invited to one of the CTC meetings, Data Day.
What is the most positive aspect of being a part of the CTC coalition? Being able to have a voice in something that directly affects us. Everyone at the meetings are always open to our ideas.
What made you want to be a part of the CTC student led group PAWSitive Vibes? The idea that what we were doing had the potential to change negative mindsets into happy smiles.
What was your most memorable moment with PAWSitive Vibes? Seeing people’s reactions to what we were doing. So many students would talk about it!
What was your favorite PAWSitive Vibes activity? My favorite activity was the Post-its. It received the most interaction with other students.
What advice would you give to future PAWSitive Vibes members? To be creative and always come up with new ideas.
What do you hope to see come of PAWSitive Vibes? I hope that more people become involved and PAWSitive Vibes is able to put on more events with more participation.
What are your future plans? Going to Dickinson College to study Pre-Law.
Senior Spotlight: ADAM CHADICK MCHS 2020 Graduate
When did you first become involved with CTC? Fall 2019.
Have you attended CTC meetings? Yes.
What is the most positive aspect of being a part of the CTC coalition? Making a difference in my school and making it a more hospitable environment.
What made you want to be a part of the CTC student led group PAWSitive Vibes? Making my school a fun place to visit.
What was your most memorable moment with PAWSitive Vibes? All of our planning and after school meetings.
What was your favorite PAWSitive Vibes activity? Planning for our end of the year carnival.
What advice would you give to future PAWSitive Vibes members? Be yourself and don't be afraid to put yourself out there.
What do you hope to see come of PAWSitive Vibes? A legitimate school club and more widespread.
What are your future plans? Attend college and get into the FBI.
Anything else you would like to share? Thank you Aleta & Mrs. Pascoe!
UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING
FREE SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING FOR ANYONE!
DATE: JULY 9th 2020
TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) for Suicide Prevention
These three simple steps that anyone can learn can help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to save the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
AS A QPR-TRAINED GATEKEEPER YOU WILL LEARN TO:
· Recognize the warning signs of suicide.
· Know how to offer hope.
· Know how to get help and save a life.
TO REGISTER:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcOqsqDwpHtxt2g7A13wC38rEGsym-iBG
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining QPR Training. YOU MUST TURN ON YOUR WEB CAMERA IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.
FREE WEBINARS
SHAPE THE SKY is a "network of concerned parents, educators, clinicians and media who have come together for a common cause: to enrich the online experience for our children through better education and more effective communication. We can’t learn if we don’t talk. It’s time to start the conversation.When you use the Web, you become part of it. You are responsible for helping it be a positive and healthy experience for every child, everywhere.
But for children at-risk, the Web can be a far different place. A critical role our community plays is helping to identify these at-risk children and give them the guidance they need, when they need it". Ryan Klingensmith, MA, LPC, NCCHow Do Kids Learn About Mental Health?
Tuesday, July 7th, 10am
This is an online event.
Click Here to Register
When Should I Give My Child A Phone?
Tuesday, July 14th, 10am
This is an online event.
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How Do I Manage My Kids Using Technology?
Tuesday, July 21st, 10am
This is an online event.
-Who are our kids "Digital Role Models"?
-How Did You Introduce Technology To Your Kids?
-What Are The Requirements to Use Technology?
-How Do You Handle Passwords?
-What About Messaging People?
Sherri will also address virtual learning, how “use” has changed, how can kids use technology to stay connected and still learn about responsibility.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear about what has worked with Sherri, Ryan and their kids!!
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Parenting in a Digital World: Youth Perspective
Tuesday, July 28th, 10am
This is an online event.
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Youth Perspective: Removing the Stigma Around Mental Health
Tuesday, Aug. 4th, 10am
This is an online event.
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Parenting in a Digital World: Monitoring Programs
Tuesday, Aug. 11th, 10am
This is an online event.
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Youth Perspective: Student Assistance Program
Tuesday, Aug. 18th, 10am
This is an online event.
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MIFFLIN COUNTY COMMUNITIES THAT CARE
MISSION: To promote the healthy development of the children of Mifflin County and to prevent juvenile delinquency, violence by and among children, teen pregnancy, truancy, school dropouts, substance abuse and undesirable actions and attitudes that may be harmful to youth.
VISION: Because of community-wide collaboration, Mifflin County will have safe, caring and drug-free neighborhoods for all children.