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2017: Volume 3 Meet Our Staff families to provide information, resources, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance Michaela Smith – Director County communities,” notes Barbara J. Miller, support through all of the children and adolescent Children’s Services Director at Bucks County use disorders. Michaela Smith has been systems in Bucks County, including Special working with Access Services for Department of Mental Health/Developmental Education. Denise works with families to help Programs. “Most people know how to recognize The trainings are made possible by a grant from 19 years, since 1998, after empower them to become their child’s advocate. and appropriately react to medical the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services graduating from Penn State Administration (SAMHSA) and there is no cost to University. She has worked in emergencies, but there is little knowledge in the Kate Drobeck – Family Support Specialist general public about what to do in a mental attend a training. The County is working with various mental health youth and Kate joined Bucks County LIFE having worked in health crisis. We are hoping to reach a broad Access Services, Inc. to schedule YMHFA young adult serving systems family support in the past where she helped families trainings. To learn more regarding YMHFA and throughout the years and audience by offering tailored trainings to by sharing her story, helping parents to navigate the specific groups and organizations throughout register for a training or find a course near you, go currently oversees the family system, empowering them to be their own advocate the County.” to www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org, and select the support programs at Access and hopefully giving them hope. She also was a tab, ‘find a course’.” To learn more about local Services, since 2014. When preschool teacher, swim instructor, paraprofessional Mental Health First Aid™ trainings, you can also contact: Michaela is not running young at a local High School where she helped implement is an 8-hour training Michaela Smith: 215-450-7511 ones between baseball games and school functions an AAT(animal assisted therapy) program for the course designed to give Pamela Keddie: 215-407-8594 throughout Bucks County, her family spends their district. Kate also has experience working as a dog members of the public down time camping and visiting with friends and family key skills to help trainer and at an RTF. While working at the RTF, Text “Food” who are scattered around the East Coast. she started a program for the boys to volunteer at an someone who is If you have a school-aged student in need of breakfast Chris Sandy – Certified Peer Specialist animal shelter. Kate has a 23 year old daughter and developing a mental a 29 year old son. health problem or and lunch this summer, simply text “FOOD” to 877877 Chris Sandy was born in Florida and subsequently and receive a message back with a location closest to grew up within the Warminster area and graduated experiencing a mental Amy Kunkle – Family Support Specialist health crisis. The new where they can get free summer meals. from William Tenant High School. Some of Chris’ Amy has been part of the Bucks County LIFE This is a nationwide program for children who are family members struggled with mental health, and instructors are certified to program for over ten years. She has a true passion teach the 8-hour struggling to get enough food. having his own difficulties, motivated him to guide working with families and making sure they are Even if you aren't in need, someone else's kids are. others toward their own wellness through his own lived aware of all resources available to them. Working program to a variety of No child deserves to go hungry, ever. experience. Chris has been mentoring young people with youth is a passion of hers. She is empathetic audiences, ranging from within the mental health field for over ten years and compassionate for the youth she works with, parents, family members, through various initiatives including Ending the Silence and believes everyone’s voice should be heard. caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, and My LIFE. Outside of his certified peer specialist Amy enjoys working collaboratively with school neighbors, health and human services workers, role, Chris spends his time rooting for the Phillies, personnel ,social service agencies, and families. and other caring citizens. The goal is to provide watching movies, and listening to music. clear guidelines as to how to help an adolescent Youth Mental Health First Aid (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or Pam Keddie – Administrative Case Manager addictions challenge or is in crisis. The instructor Pam joined Bucks County LIFE over two years ago (YMHFA) certification training was conducted by the National after spending time working in the educational and Council for Behavioral Health, who manages the case management field. Pam loves being part of a YMHFA Trainings are now program across the US along with the states of Bucks LIFE On team of individuals who all have the same goal of available for Community Maryland and Missouri. Social Media making sure the youth and families we work with Members, Youth Organizations, receive appropriate services and information. During Educators and Healthcare Included on SAMHSA’s National Registry of Twitter: @AccessServicesPA her off time she enjoys spending time with her middle Professionals in Bucks County Evidence Based Programs and Practices, studies Facebook: www.facebook.com/accessservices school and high school daughters. through Bucks County “Now is show that training in Mental Health First Aid™ Instagram: @accessservespa the Time: Healthy Transitions” builds confidence in helping an individual Check out our website www.lifeinbucks.org and join Denise Hooper – Family Support Specialist grant. experiencing a mental health challenge, reduces our email list to receive updates on monthly parent/ Denise has worked for the Bucks County LIFE negative or distancing attitudes towards individuals professional workshop trainings, youth events, and Program for almost 12 years. She loves working with “We are thrilled to bring Mental with mental illnesses, and increases mental health family community events. Health First Aid™ to our Bucks literacy – being able to identify, understand and 2017: Volume 3 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 100 Fort Washington, PA 19034 How We Can Help: Bucks County Life: Courtyard at Ivyland ACCESS Card Parent and mentorship support 882 Jacksonville Road, Suite 203 Meet Our Staff Helpful resources for you and your child Ivyland, PA 18974 1.888.442.1590 (toll free) YMHFA Referral to other services as needed 215.259.1974 (fax) [email protected] Training and information Text “Food” www.accessservices.org Upcoming Events Specialized care www.LifeInBucks.org ACCESS Card Upcoming Events Grab Your Card and Go Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) It’s easier than ever for Pennsylvania ACCESS Cardholders to visit museums with their family and Whose Invited: Parents, Guardians, and Professionals friends. Simply show your ACCESS/ EBT Card paired with a valid form of photo identification when Date/Time: August 16, 2017, 9:00am-5:00pm purchasing your general admission ticket, pay the discounted rate of $2, and enjoy your visit! Location: Bucks County LIFE Office 882 Jacksonville Rd, Suite 203 Share Your Experience Ivyland, PA 1897 Share stories and photos about your museum trips on social media, and hear what other art-loving ACCESS Cardholders are up to! Open House and Networking Event Whose Invited: Parents, Guardians, and Professionals The Nitty Gritty Details Date/Time: August 29, 2017, 1:00pm-4:00pm Visitors must present a valid ACCESS/EBT Card along with a photo ID to receive the discount. One (1) ACCESS Card admits Location: Bucks County LIFE Office up to four (4) family members -including the cardholder- at a rate of $2 per person, at the participating venues listed below. 882 Jacksonville Rd, Suite 203 Admission is to be paid by the visitor, not through their EBT card. The ACCESS admission discount is not valid on special Ivyland, PA 18974 exhibitions or features, or with any other offers or group rates. For more information, please visit www.art-reach.org. My Fest, 7th Annual Event Participating Museums Whose Invited: Youth, Young Adults, and Families Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University - The African American Museum in Philadelphia Date/Time: September 23, 2017, 12:00pm – 4:00pm American Swedish Historical Museum - Barnes Foundation - Betsy Ross House - Brandywine River Museum Location: Rose Tree Park Chanticleer Garden - Christ Church and Christ Church Burial Ground - Eastern State Penitentiary 1671 N. Providence Road Franklin Square – Parx Liberty Carousel - Franklin Square – Philly Mini Golf - FringeArts - Grumblethorpe Media, PA 19063 Independence Seaport Museum - Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion - James A. Michener Art Museum Longwood Gardens - Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania - Mutter Museum *Please contact the Bucks LIFE Office for additional information or to register for a training. Additional National Constitution Center - National Liberty Museum - National Museum of American Jewish History information will be sent closer to the event. Penn Museum - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent 1-888-442-1590 Philadelphia Museum of Art - Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens - Physick House - Please Touch Museum Powel House - Shofuso Japanese House and Garden - The Franklin Institute - Tyler Arboretum Waynesborough - Wharton Esherick Museum - Woodmere Art Museum .
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