This week (Feb 24 - Mar 1) at the SAFE Coalition

This week (Feb 24 - Mar 1) at the SAFE Coalition

TUESDAY, FEB. 25
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Up in Smoke 3-day course for teens, SAFE. Referral required: safecoalitionma.org/up-in-smoke
• 6:30–8:30 p.m. Families Anonymous support group. SAFE, virtual.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26
• Noon–1:30 p.m. Postpartum Support Group. YMCA. Registration required: safecoalitionma.org/postpartum-group
• 6–7 p.m. SAFE at Community Resource Fair. KP Middle School, Norfolk. Registration required.

THURSDAY, FEB. 27
• 6:30–7:30 p.m. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. YMCA.
• 7–8 p.m. Sober Moms Club. SAFE. Registration required: tinyurl.com/safemoms

FRIDAY, FEB. 28
• 8:30 a.m. to noon SAFE Cafe drop-in coffeehouse. SAFE

SATURDAY, MARCH 1
• 8:30–9:30 a.m. Saturday Solace mindfulness & stretching. SAFE. Registration required: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/saturday-solace
• 6:30–9 p.m. SAFE Cafe After Dark featuring Chad Hollister and Primo. SOLD OUT. Join the waitlist here: tinyurl.com/31safecafe

Learn more about SAFE's support services and programs at www.safecoalitionma.org

Contact SAFE at info@safecoalitionma.org or (508) 488-8105

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DGdNT1Atn9E/

Can you help this Wind Phone project with a donation? (audio)

Via Amy Adams: 

Project Healing with HeART Is underway. We are building a Wind Phone and need your HELP! 

Images provided are from a Wind Phone in Japan. They exist all over the world as a way to connect with a lost loved one allowing you to have a phone call that the wind may carry a message along for you.  

Wind Phone in Japan

The call is symbolic and can be used to process grief. Each phone will include an artistic element as well as a list of the nearest resources for support. This project requires a collaboration of these organizations as well as encourage community involvement. Loss is something that impacts us all, we should not shy away when we need the support or can be there for others.  

Please share, read more about this cause and how you can help. https://gofund.me/1f8d33b2

You can also listen to Amy and I talk about this project as one of many we cover in our discussion about art -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/talking-art-with-amy-adams-audio.html

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1GrTR6W3rg/

Max shares his journey with Dr Bergen in this episode of Mental Health (video)

Dr Anne Bergen: 

"Welcome to Mental Health, the crisis of our time. 

My name is Anne Bergen. I am the host of this series of programs brought to you by Franklin TV whose mission is really to bring important topics relevant to the community out so we can inform the residents aware of issues that are very very important. 

The issue we have to address is mental health."

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRjYB7bhR6c

Max shares his journey with Dr Bergen in this episode of Mental Health (video)

Featured events by the SAFE Coalition

Be Here Tomorrow

In 2000, Kevin Hines attempted his death by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge at age 19. He survived the fall and ever since he’s dedicated his life to advocating for those with mental pain and talking about mental health. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope and healing while teaching the art of wellness and surviving pain with true resilience. Wednesday May 29, 6-8 PM. Registration and more info here. 

 

Pride Karaoke and Crafts

Join us for an evening of pizza, karaoke, and crafting! We will have plenty of crafts to choose from or you can BYOC (bring your own craft ;). Enjoy DJ'd music and karaoke with friends old and new. All high school-aged youth invited. June 1 6-8 PM at SAFE. Registration required.

 

LGBTQIA+ Community Education Night

Education, resources, support, and ally-ship skill building. June 13 6-7:30 PM at SAFE. Registration and more info here.

 

Families Anonymous

Join our 12-step support group for family members impacted by their loved ones substance use or mental health concern. Tuesdays 6:30 PM. Registration and more info here.

For more about the SAFE Coalition, please visit them at ->   https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Featured events by the SAFE Coalition

Talking about Teaching & Education with FEA President Donna Grady (audio)

FM #1194 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1194 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Franklin Education Association (FEA) President Donna Grady. We recorded this talk in the Franklin TV Studios on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. 

The Franklin Education Association (FEA) is the union representing all the educational personnel in the Franklin School District. Donna is the unit president and has been for 8 years. She teaches kindergarten at Keller, previously Jefferson, and has been teaching for 35 years.

We talked about education today in the Franklin schools from elementary to middle school to high school. The nature and challenges of teaching our wonderful kiddos through the grade levels.

The recording runs about 55 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1194-teaching-education-with-donna-grady-fea-president-04-3024

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Donna’s school contact info -> gradyd@franklinps.net 

Franklin Education Association web page -> https://franklin.massteacher.org/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Talking about Teaching & Education with FEA President Donna Grady (audio)

Hockomock Area YMCA shares Tyler's story to highlight the support they provide (video)

Hockomock Area YMCA shares video of the support they provide:

"VIDEO link ≈ https://t.co/TtpS9vNn05  

Watch the moving story of Tyler and his family. We're here to help individuals and families in need of an immediate safety net. 

None of this support is possible without the generosity of all who support our Campaign. #BeCauseY #YForAll #ReachOut"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/HockomockYMCA/status/1768624505310629937

To contribute to the cause -> https://www.hockymca.org/our-cause/give/

LAUNCHING! Family Support Center by SAFE Coalition

"Walk through these doors and you will never be alone" We've been busy the last few weeks finalizing the opening of our Family Support Center! The Family Support Center aims to provide a safe and supportive space for family members who have loved ones that are impacted by substance use and mental health challenges. At the Family Support Center, we understand how isolating the disease of addiction can be and we deeply value peer support through our shared lived experience.  Join us for our Family Support Center Open House! We are so excited to share the world of family support with all of you! Join us: Saturday, June 17th from 9am - 3pm!   - Meet others with similar lived experience! - Meet and greet with SAFE Staff and Family Support Center Volunteers! - Learn about codependency and the principals of Family Recovery! - Learn about available support including:           - peer to peer           - grief and trauma counseling           - section 35 support - Explore available support groups including:          - Families' Anonymous          - Sibling Support          - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Hear about plans for our future including:           - speaker series           - wellness workshops           - group outings and more - Narcan training  - Food, Drink, and Fellowship! So Far This Year... We have held 105 family support groups beginning January 1st! Narcan Distribution: 48  SAFE Coalition and Families Anonymous Meetings in 2023: 18    Diapers donated: 5,120   Our Contact Information SAFE Coalition 31 Hayward St., Unit 2c Franklin, MA 02038-0434 774 847 9474 http://www.safecoalitionma.org

SAFE Family Support Center is open now and ready to help

A peer led community for those impacted by a loved one’s Substance Use Disorder or Mental Health challenges. Our doors are open to anyone who would like to meet others who have similar lived experience and learn how to heal from codependency.

 

 Our Family Support Center (FSC) offerings include;  

    •    Resource library  

    •    Peer Support  

    •    Narcan and CPR

    •    Yoga  

    •    Meditation  

    •    Art / Music  

    •    Group outings

    •    Speaker series

    •. Weekly support group meetings for families, siblings, and grandparents

Please like, share and stay tuned for more information about our programming and exciting upcoming events!

Questions?

Jim Derick, Dir, Family Recovery @ 508-488-8105

Email: jderick@safecoalitionma.org

Location: 31 Hayward St unit 2-c Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrevX6hA8JL/

Reminder: A new Support Group for Parents forming at St John's

A new Support Group for Parents of Children struggling with Mental Health, Autism, ADHD, or other challenges is forming at St John's

Love Parenting is a 6-week series created by Collette Potts, who also created the Love First children's curriculum that St John's uses.

Rev Kathy will moderate this group on Thursdays, Jan 12 - Feb 16, 2023. Contact her if you are interested.  https://lovefirstresources.com/loving-parenting/
 
For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

St John's Episcopal Church

St John's forms New Support Group for Parents

A new Support Group for Parents of Children struggling with Mental Health, Autism, ADHD, or other challenges is forming at St John's

Love Parenting is a 6-week series created by Collette Potts, who also created the Love First children's curriculum that St John's uses.

Rev Kathy will moderate this group on Thursdays, Jan 12 - Feb 16, 2023. Contact her if you are interested.  https://lovefirstresources.com/loving-parenting/
 
For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

St John's Episcopal Church

ECDC looking to hire to 2 ESP for this school year

"We are hiring! Looking for 2 ESPs to join our team! School year, 8:45 to 3:30, M-F! Find the listing on Schoolspring, or reach out to me for more information! Kelleyk@franklinps.net"

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinECDC/status/1554131428912365570 

ECDC looking to hire to 2 ESP for this school year

Call 988 - Mental Health Emergency Line activates on July 16, 2022

"The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline activates their new Mental Health Emergency Line tomorrow. If you or someone you know is suicidal or struggling with a mental health crisis, you can dial 988 to be connected to immediate support. There is Hope.

Just call or text 988"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DSpencerFSC/status/1548091265941614597

Call 988 - Mental Health Emergency Line activates on July 16, 2022

Community Support Night for the Gaspar Family - May 2, 2022

Join our @Franklin_Lax program as we support Nick & his family on comm5/2/22!  

Pack the stands with Carolina Blue!! #nickstrong #noonefightsalone 

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHSlax_boosters/status/1516414244207607808 

Community Support Night for the Gaspar Family - May 2, 2022

Inside the Shamrock Walk for Refugees scheduled for Mar 19, 2022 (audio)

FM #739 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 739 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Jerika Lowry and Adam Calvert. They came together as part of the Franklin Neighborhood Support Team to provide support for an Afghan family now living here. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Feb 22, 2022.  

We talk about the Shamrock Walk for Refugees scheduled for March 19, 2022 on the Franklin High School track, the organization of the Neighborhood Support Team and their fundraising effort.

The recording runs about 17 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jerika and Adam. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-739-shamrock-walk-for-refugees-02-22-22

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Register or donate to the Shamrock Walk For Refugees -> https://walkforrefugees.org/ 

For more about Acentria, the New England based non-profit providing some of the infrastructure for the Neighborhood Support Teams ->  https://www.ascentria.org/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

Inside the Shamrock Walk for Refugees scheduled for Mar 19, 2022 (audio)