FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 15, 2021 CONTACT: Debra Harris-Bowyer, Cabell County Family Resource Network Coordinator | P: 304.697.0255 | E: dbowyer@cabellfrn.org CONTACT: Kaylin R. Staten, APR, Hourglass Media | P: 304.900.2833 | E: kaylin@hourglassmedia.company Cabell County
RESOURCE: Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program
Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program (MRAP) is now open for applications. There are 2 ways to apply – online or with a paper application. To apply online visit: https://apply.wvmrap.com/mrap#/ You can request a paper application at this website: https://www.wvhdf.com/programs/mountaineer-rental-assistance-program Or call 2-1-1 and
EVENT: “Thriving Children and Families: Prevention With Purpose”
This National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Practice Prevention With Purpose This April, I invite you to participate in the National Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign. We work all year to protect children and families and ensure their well-being,
RESOURCE: Operation Prevention
No-cost online tools that support every member of the community with the power of prevention. Many parent, school, and workplace resources for Substance Use Disorder Prevention. https://www.operationprevention.com/about
RESOURCE: dispose of medications at home using the DisposeRx®
West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute (WV DII) and Fruth Partnership for medication safety press release here: https://www.wvdii.org/post/wv-dii-disposerx-fruth-pharmacy-partner-on-medication-safety-disposal-campaign Goal is to make it easy for families to dispose of medications at home using the DisposeRx® medication packets. We have also developed
SUPPORT GROUP: Family Strong- for family of individuals with substance use disorder
Families Strong is a support group developed to support families impacted by substance use disorder (SUD). The program focuses on helping family members develop self-care, build social supports, and learn effective motivational strategies for interacting with a loved one who
CONFERENCE: WV Child Advocacy Network April 6, 13, 22, and 29
Meet WVCAN’s Conference Presenters The WVCAN 2021 Statewide Conference “Centers of Courage: Fostering Innovation & Resilience in the Response to Child Abuse” will be held virtually next month. Join as many workshops as you like, with a discount for attending
WEBINAR: Introduction to Adverse Childhood Events March 25, 2 pm
Please join us for an introduction to Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs). This one-hour training through the WV ACES Coalition will take place on Thursday, March 25th at 2:00 PM ET. Training will be presented by Jessica Beha, BA,
WEBINAR: Discipline Plus March 24, 2021 at 7:00
Wednesday March 24, 2021 | 7:00 PM | ZOOM WEBINAR Discipline Plus Nikki Snuffer is a mom to 8 kids adopted through foster care. She is the Relatives as Parents Liaison with Mission West Virginia and co-teaches PRIDE classes. In
CONFERENCE: On Aging April 6-15
Don’t miss On Aging 2021, April 6-15 Cost: $290 for American Society on Aging members Not a member of ASA? Join and register simultaneously for $540 Join leading experts on aging at the nation’s largest multidisciplinary conference on aging from your