Wednesday, September 30, 2009
COMTREA ANNOUNCES AWARD OF FEDERAL GRANT FOR HOMELESS AND REHOUSING
Contact: Jan H. Freeman, Executive Vice President
636-296-6206 x 345
For Immediate Release…
COMTREA ANNOUNCES AWARD OF FEDERAL GRANT FOR HOMELESS AND REHOUSING
Community Treatment, Inc. (COMTREA) submitted a grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a collaborative effort to resolve the issue of insufficient housing for individuals and households in Jefferson County, Missouri. This two-year grant was developed in conjunction with David Kennedy, Steve Stohl, Chuck Banks and the Jefferson County Commission. The grant was approved for $489,544 and will be coordinated with other social service agencies under the leadership of COMTREA.
The project will serve individuals and families who meet criteria where no other appropriate housing options have been identified and the financial resources and supports needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in existing housing are lacking. Criteria will include mental health and substance abuse issues, victims of domestic violence, leaving transitional housing programs, sleeping in an emergency shelter, living on the streets, sudden and significant loss of income, or significant increases in utility costs.
COMTREA will hire a Case Manager to coordinate the social services necessary to provide these housing solutions for residents of Jefferson County. The program is scheduled to begin January 1, 2010.
Free Financial Management Classes
Free Financial Management Classes at 7 locations around Jefferson County this Fall.
University of Missouri Extension is partnering with Jefferson College to offer financial management classes around Jefferson County this fall.
Classes will cover a variety of financial topics; they will be free and open to the public. Pre-registration required. To register, please call Jefferson College Continuing Education at 636.797.3000 Ext. 144.
September 21, 2009 Meeting Minutes
Jefferson County Community Forum
September 21, 2009 Meeting Minutes
Date: September 21, 2009
Attending:
Betty Seeley, Retired Chief Juvenile Officer/Chairperson
Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary
Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold/Co-Chairperson
Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association
Gwyn Harvey, St. Anthony’s Medical Center
Cynthia Peirick, First Steps
Phyllis Hicks, United Way 2-1-1
Debbie Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto
Robin Scott, Join-N
Steve Miskovic, Memory Care Home Solutions
Next: Meeting: October 19, 2009
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Where: Viking Annex
Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.
Minute Approval: August 2009 minutes approved.
Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.
Disability Resource Association, Erin Benz had a handout distributed regarding IEP training. The training will be held on 10-5-09 at the Disability Resource Association in Crystal City. Contact Nancy Pope at 636-931-7696.
Children’s Division, Samantha Richards stated that there will be a Meth Awareness Day Conference on October 21, 2009. The fee is $20.00. Contact Melissa Logsdon at Jefferson County Health Department to register, or contact Samantha for information at 636-797-9708.
St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Gwyn Harvey stated distributed the September 2009 thru November 2009 Your Healthy Today publication. In the publication the now events section. She stated that there is a Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting on September 24, 2009. She stated that there is a Amputee Support Group on October 12, 2009. If you have any questions contact Gwyn at 314-525-3419.
First Steps, Cynthia Peirick distributed a packet of information regarding referrals to the First Steps Program. To make a referral you can call 866-583-2392 or 636-584-7279. If you have any questions you can call Cynthia at 636-584-7279.
Jefferson County Library-Arnold, Meredith McCarthy distributed flyers regarding What’s happening at your library. What’s happening at your library?, flyer is events happening at the Arnold Branch. Calendar of events can be located at www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org
Join-N, Robin Scott distributed flyers regarding the Community Resource Directory that has been updated and the Resource Index Matrix that will be published soon. www.jeffersoncountyonline.org
Get Healthy Desoto, Debbie Campbell distributed the Get Healthy Desoto news letter. http://gethealthydesoto.
Memory Care Home Solutions, Steve Miskovic stated that his agency provides care giver training for patients with memory loss. They will also provide follow up care with the care giver for one year. Contact Steve at 314-645-6247 for more information.
Submitted by Secretary,
Samantha Richards
Monday, August 24, 2009
August 17, 2009 Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2009 Meeting Minutes
Date: August 17, 2009
Attending:
Betty Seeley, Retired Chief Juvenile Officer/Chairperson
Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary
Daphne Terrill, Health Care
Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association
Ashley Lopez, American Red Cross
Katie Maclean, Alzheimer’s Association
Geralyn Mayer,
Peggy Jones, SLRO
Next: Meeting: September 21, 2009
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Where: Viking Annex
Introductions: Welcome to
Minute Approval: July 2009 minutes approved.
Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.com
Disability Resource Association,
American Red Cross,
St. Anthony’s Medical Center,
Alzheimer’s Association, Katie McLean distributed a handout for 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
HealthCare USA,
Submitted by Secretary,
Samantha Richards
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
July 20, 2009 Meeting Minutes
Below are the draft minutes from the July meeting.
Jefferson County Community Forum
July 20, 2009 Meeting Minutes
Date: July 20, 2009
Attending:
Betty Seeley, Retired Chief Juvenile Officer/Chairperson
Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold/Co-Chairperson
Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary
Daphne Terrill, Health Care USA
Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association
Jan Freeman, Comtrea
Janet Whitmer, DDRB
Melissa McAlpine, University of MO Extension
Jessica Rhodes, Jefferson County Community Partnership
Robin Scott, Join-N
Blake Temple, Jefferson Health Systems
Phyllis Hicks, United Way 2-1-1
Dale Chambers, American Red Cross
Debby Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto
Next: Meeting: August 17, 2009
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Where: Viking Annex Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.
Minute Approval: June 2009 minutes approved.
Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.com
Disability Resource Association, Erin Benz stated that she has no new information to share at this time.
Comtrea, Jan Freeman distributed registration form for the CAC Golf Fund Raiser Tournament. The golf tournament is on August 14, 2009. Contact Jan at 636-931-2700 ex345 for more information. Jan also reported that training will be held on July 24, 2009 on Movies and Mental Illness. Contact Jan at 636-931-2700 ex345 for more information. Jan also distributed an article from the St. Louis Post Dispatch regarding Abuse Victims.
Jefferson County Library-Arnold, Meredith McCarty distributed flyers regarding What’s happening at your library. What’s happening at your library?, flyer is events happening at the Arnold Branch. Calendar of events can be located at www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org. She distributed cards regarding, My Info Quest, it is a text reference. You can text for answers at 309-222-7740. Meredith also stated that there is a new business online resource available. You can research business at www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org and then click ok the online resources then business.
HealthCare USA, Daphne Terrill stated that they where having a Back to School Fair on 8-7-09. She stated that HealthCare USA is sponsoring the fair with Jefferson-Franklin Community Action and they need exhibitors for the fair. Please contact John Falcone at 314-444-7903. The fair will be held at Hillsboro Elementary School. Daphne stated that the MO Health New open enrollment begins on 8-1-9. All person enrolled currently will be getting a packet in the mail about open enrollment. They are encouraged to read and complete the paper work. New Mo Health Net contract was awarded and will start October 1, 2009.
Jefferson County Community Partnership, Jessica Rhodes distributed flyers regarding a SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training. This training is monthly. If the parents qualify they can receive a crib with other baby items. You can contact Jessica at 636-464-5144 ex 20. Jessica also stated that there will be a Jefferson County Dental Coalition Meeting on August 10 at 2pm at the Jefferson County Community Partnership in Barnhart.
University of MO Extension, Melissa McAlpine distributed a flyer on Eco Adventure Day Camp to help educate youth. It will be on August 5, 2009 You can register with Melissa Scheer at 636-797-5391. Melissa stated that the Jefferson County Fair will be on July 23-26, if you want to have a booth contact Wanda Kiggans at 797-5391. Melissa also stated that there will be Are You Ready? Emergency Preparedness Training on August 13 at 6:30pm sponsored by Herculaneum Fire Department.
Join-N, Robin Scott reported that she is working on updating the Community Resource Directory. She would like to hear from those that have worked on the Jefferson County Community Resource Directory in the past. You can contact Robin at 636-464-1880.
United Way 2-1-1, Phyllis Hicks stated that she collecting and entering information on back to school event fairs.
Get Healthy Desoto, Debby Campbell stated that Tomato Fest Desoto’s farmer’s Market. The Tomato Fest will be on August 1, 2009 at 8am until noon at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church on Rock road. Debby stated that on August 4th there will be a 30 minute Mozzarella cheese making class. The deadline to register is on July 31. It will also be at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church on Rock road. Debby also distributed that get healthy Desoto news letter. http://gethealthydesoto.blogspot.com
American Red Cross, Dale Chambers stated that there a free Disaster Education Presentation for all ages, contact Dale at 636-464-9150. There also is a Child/Infant Safety Presentation that is free but the optional book is $16.95.
DDRB, Janet Whitmer stated that the agency will be going through accreditation in September. Also the senior coordinator has been hired and will start next week.
Submitted by Secretary,
Samantha Richards
Jefferson County Community Forum
July 20, 2009 Meeting Minutes
Date: July 20, 2009
Attending:
Betty Seeley, Retired Chief Juvenile Officer/Chairperson
Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold/Co-Chairperson
Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary
Daphne Terrill, Health Care USA
Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association
Jan Freeman, Comtrea
Janet Whitmer, DDRB
Melissa McAlpine, University of MO Extension
Jessica Rhodes, Jefferson County Community Partnership
Robin Scott, Join-N
Blake Temple, Jefferson Health Systems
Phyllis Hicks, United Way 2-1-1
Dale Chambers, American Red Cross
Debby Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto
Next: Meeting: August 17, 2009
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Where: Viking Annex Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.
Minute Approval: June 2009 minutes approved.
Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.com
Disability Resource Association, Erin Benz stated that she has no new information to share at this time.
Comtrea, Jan Freeman distributed registration form for the CAC Golf Fund Raiser Tournament. The golf tournament is on August 14, 2009. Contact Jan at 636-931-2700 ex345 for more information. Jan also reported that training will be held on July 24, 2009 on Movies and Mental Illness. Contact Jan at 636-931-2700 ex345 for more information. Jan also distributed an article from the St. Louis Post Dispatch regarding Abuse Victims.
Jefferson County Library-Arnold, Meredith McCarty distributed flyers regarding What’s happening at your library. What’s happening at your library?, flyer is events happening at the Arnold Branch. Calendar of events can be located at www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org. She distributed cards regarding, My Info Quest, it is a text reference. You can text for answers at 309-222-7740. Meredith also stated that there is a new business online resource available. You can research business at www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org and then click ok the online resources then business.
HealthCare USA, Daphne Terrill stated that they where having a Back to School Fair on 8-7-09. She stated that HealthCare USA is sponsoring the fair with Jefferson-Franklin Community Action and they need exhibitors for the fair. Please contact John Falcone at 314-444-7903. The fair will be held at Hillsboro Elementary School. Daphne stated that the MO Health New open enrollment begins on 8-1-9. All person enrolled currently will be getting a packet in the mail about open enrollment. They are encouraged to read and complete the paper work. New Mo Health Net contract was awarded and will start October 1, 2009.
Jefferson County Community Partnership, Jessica Rhodes distributed flyers regarding a SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training. This training is monthly. If the parents qualify they can receive a crib with other baby items. You can contact Jessica at 636-464-5144 ex 20. Jessica also stated that there will be a Jefferson County Dental Coalition Meeting on August 10 at 2pm at the Jefferson County Community Partnership in Barnhart.
University of MO Extension, Melissa McAlpine distributed a flyer on Eco Adventure Day Camp to help educate youth. It will be on August 5, 2009 You can register with Melissa Scheer at 636-797-5391. Melissa stated that the Jefferson County Fair will be on July 23-26, if you want to have a booth contact Wanda Kiggans at 797-5391. Melissa also stated that there will be Are You Ready? Emergency Preparedness Training on August 13 at 6:30pm sponsored by Herculaneum Fire Department.
Join-N, Robin Scott reported that she is working on updating the Community Resource Directory. She would like to hear from those that have worked on the Jefferson County Community Resource Directory in the past. You can contact Robin at 636-464-1880.
United Way 2-1-1, Phyllis Hicks stated that she collecting and entering information on back to school event fairs.
Get Healthy Desoto, Debby Campbell stated that Tomato Fest Desoto’s farmer’s Market. The Tomato Fest will be on August 1, 2009 at 8am until noon at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church on Rock road. Debby stated that on August 4th there will be a 30 minute Mozzarella cheese making class. The deadline to register is on July 31. It will also be at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church on Rock road. Debby also distributed that get healthy Desoto news letter. http://gethealthydesoto.blogspot.com
American Red Cross, Dale Chambers stated that there a free Disaster Education Presentation for all ages, contact Dale at 636-464-9150. There also is a Child/Infant Safety Presentation that is free but the optional book is $16.95.
DDRB, Janet Whitmer stated that the agency will be going through accreditation in September. Also the senior coordinator has been hired and will start next week.
Submitted by Secretary,
Samantha Richards
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Starting Your Journey: Learning the Basics about Alzheimer’s
Starting Your Journey: Learning the Basics about Alzheimer’s
(Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association)
Wednesday, July 15th from 11:30am-1pm
First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand, Festus, MO 63028
This program features a lecture and meetings with experts for those concerned about themselves or a loved one’s memory and those who are recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Through this program you will:
•Know the signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s and learn about early detection and treatment
•Receive help for living with dementia, and learn how to tap into the Alzheimer's Association for information and support
After the 90-minute lecture, Alzheimer's Association staff will:
•Offer FREE individual guidance for your particular situation. Appointments with staff must be made in advance and are available on a limited basis. Please call Ruthie at (314) 801-0446 to schedule. ($50 value)
•Offer FREE registration for a safety program for people with memory loss ($80 value)
Featuring: Stephanie Rohlfs-Young, MSW & Debra Bryer, RN
As Outreach Director, Stephanie has 13 years of experience as a geriatric social worker with the Alzheimer's Association. She also cares for a family member with early stage Alzheimer’s.
As the Association’s Early Stage Coordinator and a family caregiver, Deb has created cutting-edge programs for persons with dementia and counseled numerous families on the Alzheimer journey.
Reservations are required. To register: Visit www.alzstl.org or call (314) 801-0452 or toll-free (800) 272-3900
Many thanks to First United Methodist Church for hosting and providing lunch for this community education program.
(Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association)
Wednesday, July 15th from 11:30am-1pm
First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand, Festus, MO 63028
This program features a lecture and meetings with experts for those concerned about themselves or a loved one’s memory and those who are recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Through this program you will:
•Know the signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s and learn about early detection and treatment
•Receive help for living with dementia, and learn how to tap into the Alzheimer's Association for information and support
After the 90-minute lecture, Alzheimer's Association staff will:
•Offer FREE individual guidance for your particular situation. Appointments with staff must be made in advance and are available on a limited basis. Please call Ruthie at (314) 801-0446 to schedule. ($50 value)
•Offer FREE registration for a safety program for people with memory loss ($80 value)
Featuring: Stephanie Rohlfs-Young, MSW & Debra Bryer, RN
As Outreach Director, Stephanie has 13 years of experience as a geriatric social worker with the Alzheimer's Association. She also cares for a family member with early stage Alzheimer’s.
As the Association’s Early Stage Coordinator and a family caregiver, Deb has created cutting-edge programs for persons with dementia and counseled numerous families on the Alzheimer journey.
Reservations are required. To register: Visit www.alzstl.org or call (314) 801-0452 or toll-free (800) 272-3900
Many thanks to First United Methodist Church for hosting and providing lunch for this community education program.
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