October 19, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum
October 19, 2009 Meeting Minutes 


Date: October 19, 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
Debbie Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto
Jan Freeman, Comtrea
Missy Waldman, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Jessica Rhodes, Jefferson County Community Partnership
Melissa McAlpine, University of MO Extension
Daphne Terrill, Health Care USA
Sophie Emery, Jefferson County Community Partnership


Next: Meeting: November 16, 2009
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Where: Viking Annex


Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.
Minute Approval: September 2009 minutes approved.
Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.com


Disability Resource Association, Erin Benz stated that they are collecting non-perishable food items for the Christmas Food Baskets.  Contact Erin to make the donation.


St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Gwyn Harvey distributed classes and event guide for September thru November 2009.  If you have any questions contact Gwyn at 314-525-3419.


Comtrea, Jan Freeman distributed flyers regarding Geriatric Psychiatry Services starting November 1, 2009 at the Seeley Building. Contact Jan for more information at 636-931-2700 ex 345.


Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Missy Waldman gave an update on the MO Health Net Medicaid.  Missy discussed that adult Medicaid will be added to the FAMIS system.  The first roll out in Jefferson County would be January 4 until February 5, 2009.  If adults get a request for information to update the system and they do not send in the information then any state paid program will be cancelled.  Contact Missy for more information. 


Health Care USA, Daphne Terrill is encouraging all to review kids health on the website www.hcusa.org , there are many health and wellness print friendly articles, games and activities.


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.  There will be a book discussion on The Late Homecomer on November 12, 2009 at 1:00pm.  Contact Julie Petot at 636-296-5171 for more information. Also will be having program Wii Bit of Fun for Senior, to learn to play visual sports.  Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.


Get Healthy Desoto, Debbie Campbell distributed the Get Healthy Desoto news letter.  http://gethealthydesoto.blogspot.com.  She stated that the Farmer’s Market will be open every Saturday from 8-12 at 1004 Rock Rd, Desoto until October 31.  She stated that there is a Healthy Lunch and Learn class on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month.  The next one will be November 11^th from 12:00 until 1:00.  The cost is $7.00 per person and you must register by calling 636-586-4570.  She stated that there is a Zumba class every Tuesday at 5pm at the Early Childhood Center in Desoto.  She stated that the cost is $32.00 for 6 weeks.  Contact Debbie at 636-586-4570.


University of MO Extension, Melissa McAlpine distributed a flyer regarding a Dream Workshop, to introduce high school students to entrepreneurship.  Contact Melissa at 636-797-5391 for more information.


Jefferson County Community Partnership, Jessica Rhodes stated that the Jefferson County Dental Coalition Meeting, Tuesday, November 10, at 1 p.m. at JCCP.
There is a Early Childhood Comprehensive System (ECCS) Meeting on Friday, November 20, at 9:30 a.m. at JCCP.  The Jeffco Express Bus will start on November 30 and runs from 7 a.m. to 7 Information can be found at www.jeffcoexpress.org. 

Submitted by Secretary,
Samantha Richards

FAMIS Rollout Plan - Adult Medicaid Programs

Pilot #3          1/4/10 - 2/5/10          Jefferson

1st Rollout      2/8/10 - 3/5/10          Lincoln, Warren

2nd Rollout     3/8/10 - 4/2/10          St. Charles, Franklin, Monroe, Macon

3rd Rollout     4/5/10 - 4/30/10         Washington, Montgomery, Shelby

4th Rollout     5/3/10 - 5/28/10         St. Louis County, Pike, St. Francois, Madison

5th Rollout     5/31/10 - 6/25/10       Marion, Ralls

6th Rollout     6/28/10 - 7/23/10       St. Louis City, Ste. Genevieve, Perry

Information provided by Missy Waldman, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Book Drive: "The Messages Project"

COMTREA ANNOUNCES AWARD OF FEDERAL GRANT FOR HOMELESS AND REHOUSING

Contact:  Jan H. Freeman, Executive Vice President

                636-296-6206 x 345

                jfreeman@comtrea.org  
 
 

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.com 

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.  She also distributed flyer for Active County Entrepreneurs Program.  It is a mentoring program for small business owners in Jefferson County.  Contact Melissa McAlpine at 636-797-5391 for more information. 

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.blogspot.com.  She stated that the Farmer’s Market will be open every Saturday from 8-12 at 1004 Rock Rd, Desoto until October 31.  She stated that there is a Healthy Lunch and Learn class on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month.  The cost is $7.00 per person and you must register.  She stated that there is a Yoga Class every Wednesday at 1004 Rock Rd.  The cost is $20.00 for 6 weeks.  She stated that there is a Zumba class every Tuesday at 5pm at the Early Childhood Center in Desoto.  She stated that the cost is $32.00 for 6 weeks.  Contact Debbie at 636-586-4570. 

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

August 17, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum

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 USA

Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association

Dale Chambers, American Red Cross

Ashley Lopez, American Red Cross

Katie Maclean, Alzheimer’s Association

Geralyn Mayer, Jefferson County 9-1-1

Peggy Jones, SLRO

Gwyn Harvey, St. Anthony’s Medical Center

 

Next: Meeting: September 21, 2009

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Viking Annex

 

Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.

Minute Approval: July 2009 minutes approved.

 

Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.com

 

Disability Resource Association, Erin Benz stated that she currently submitting names for 100 neediest people.  Please contact Erin if you know anyone that is in need for holiday donations.   Contact Erin at 636-931-7696.

 

American Red Cross, Dale Chambers stated that there a free Disaster Education Presentation for all ages, contact Dale at 636-464-9150.  Dale distributed handouts on Pandemic Flu, Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans, and Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Special Needs.  Dale stated that on October 21, 2009 there will be a Community Heroes Blood Drive at the Jefferson College Viking Room.  Also there will be adult CPR AED class with the blood drive.  The cost is $10.00.  Please visit www.redcrossstl.org to register as soon as possible.

 

St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Gwyn Harvey stated distributed the Fall 2009 Your Healthy Today publication.  In the publication the now events section. 

 

Alzheimer’s Association, Katie McLean distributed a handout for 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. 

 

HealthCare USA, Daphne Terrill stated that there is open enrollment for Health Net Managed Care.  Daphne distributed the Doc’s Community CollaBearation Newsletter.  Daphne distributed candy bars to thank all the partners in the Jefferson County Forum.

www.hcusa.org.

 

Jefferson County 9-1-1, Geri Mayer talked about how the tax for 9-1-1 services would start in October.  The program would be implemented in two different phases.  The 9-1-1 service will be able to locate cell phones and do a reverse call to inform the community of any dangerous situations.

 

Submitted by Secretary,

Samantha Richards