MN Transition Coalition February 6, 2017
Minnesota Department of Corrections sent this bulletin at 02/06/2017 01:56 PM CST
February Northland Reentry MeetingThe next meeting will be held at Randy's Café. This is a meeting for anyone in the community that is interested in helping those in recovery. We hope to see you there! Where: Randy's Cafe 2125 W. Superior Street Duluth, MN 55806 When: February 13, 2017 4:45 to 5:45 pm. Let us know you are planning to attend! RSVP Here!
NEW SERVICE The anger management group is for adult struggling with anger, aggression, and hostility who would benefit from a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment. Groups meet for 1.5 hours, for 12 weeks. New Brighton Clinic Woodbury Clinic Mobile Assessments Now Available in Saint Cloud and Surrounding AreasWe understand that one of the biggest obstacles for patients with Substance Use Disorder is the speed of access to a chemical health provider. Meridian Behavioral Health has been working hard to give individuals access to treatment via mobile assessments in order to transition to the next phase of their recovery.
We are excited to announce that we now have a full time assessor, dedicated to completing Mobile Assessments in St. Cloud and the surrounding area. This includes a 60 mile/ 1 hour drive from St. Cloud.
What Can You Expect with our Mobile Assessments1. Days and time Mobile Assessments will be offered
Web: Using the "New Submission Form" located at www.meridianprograms.com Brain Injury Educational ClassesThe Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance offers a variety of educational classes - including our monthly Brain Injury Basics class - for families, individuals and professionals in the Twin Cities. Our educators can also train your staff on-site at your facility with our Traveling Workshops. Brain Injury Basics Cargiving: February 23, 2017 Registration is required for all classes. Brain Injury Basics takes place in the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance offices in Roseville from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for professionals; a $5 donation is appreciated from consumers. Click here for more information on our Education opportunities or call our Education and Community Outreach Department at 612-378-2742 or 800-669-6442. If you are a member of AFSCME then you should check out the following link regarding a free accredited associates degree:http://afscmemn.org/story/afscmes-free-college-benefit-can-change-lives
| Any Questions? Call 612-767-6607 info@rccsdayone.net www.rccsprograms.comVeterans!
The Mission Continues: Empowering Veterans to Serve Their Country in New WaysThe Mission Continues empowers Veterans who are adjusting to life at home to find purpose through community impact. They connect Veterans to the heart of the community improvement efforts by tapping into their unique leadership and skills developed in the military, and their spirit of service to the help the community do even more. Through their action-oriented programs, Veterans from across the country have:
• Revitalized schools in areas where youth have few opportunities • Spearheaded educational programs to advance social justice causes • Installed public art as part of neighborhood beautification efforts Learn more at MissionContinues.org YMCA Waives Joiner’s Fee for Veterans and FamiliesMinneapolis, MN - Effective Nov. 1, all Minnesota YMCAs, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, will waive the joiner’s fee for Veterans and their families. The monthly membership fee still applies.
To apply for YMCA membership, Veterans should go to their local YMCA and present their Veteran’s Health Identification Card, a copy of their DD214 form or a military ID card.
A list of all Minnesota YMCA locations is available at: www.mn-y.org/locations. Build Your Dream, Jan. 30 - Feb. 27Get a practical overview of the fundamentals required to start a small business in this free 5-day workshop for Veterans and their family members. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Military Hiring Fair, Feb. 27Join this one-of-a-kind event featuring a hiring fair, networking opportunities and workshops tailored for Veteran job seekers, active duty military members, guard and reserve members, and military spouses. Participants are eligible to receive up to two (2) free tickets for them and their families to attend that evening’s game between the Wild and Kings – limited tickets available.
Employment and Volunteer Opportunities!Trainee-Corrections Officer Application Process Open through March 31, 2017. The selection process for Trainee-Corrections Officer is open for application Sunday, January 1, 2017 through Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information please visit the State Careers Website at http://mn.gov/careers and see Job ID #10470. For questions please contact Sue Ricci at 651.361.7298 Funding Opportunities!RFI for MSOP Housing A Request for Information (“RFI”) is open to gather information on the availability to lease rooms, apartments, existing or newly constructed single family homes and small multi-plex buildings to provide housing to individuals who are civilly committed to the Commissioner of Human Services for sex offender treatment under Minn. Stat. § 253D, and are court ordered to live in a residential setting in the community under provisional discharge. This RFI will remain open until 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2017.
Culture of Health LeadersApplication Period OpenHi Leader, The Culture of Health Leaders Program is pleased to announce that the Call for Applications for the 2017 cohort is now open. Register at my.rwjf.org to access the application system. The application process closes at 3:00 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 15. All application materials, including the required video and references, must be submitted in the online application system by the deadline. Additional information about the Culture of Health Leaders Program is available at this website and at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's website.
Co-led by the National Collaborative for Health Equity and CommonHealth Action, the Culture of Health Leaders Program is one of four leadership development programs designed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, with national partners, to advance the next generation of leaders committed to equity and better health.
National Institute of JusticeMarch 31, 2017 deadline The W.E.B. Du Bois Program supports quantitative and qualitative research on the intersections of race, offending, victimization, and the fair administration of justice for both juveniles and adults. It furthers the Department's mission by advancing knowledge regarding the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts. This funding opportunity seeks investigator-initiated proposals to conduct research on topics linked to race and crime in the context of violence and victimization, crime and crime prevention, and justice systems. Funding is available for two categories: 1. Scholars who are advanced in their careers may apply for up to $500,000 for research (excluding projects that only analyze secondary data) with a plan to mentor less experienced researchers 2. Fellows who are early in their careers may apply for up to $100,000 for secondary data analysis projects, or up to $150,000 for research projects involving primary data collection (a short-term residency at NIJ is optional) • View all current funding opportunities from NIJ. • Enroll to be a peer reviewer.
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