Q3 2023 Resources from Cobb Collaborative | |
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Dear Cobb Collaborative Network:
This issue of the Collaborative Connection looks quite similar to our bi-weekly editions, but this one has a different focus. Our quarterly resource newsletters are intentionally focused on providing resources to help you further your mission. Development, operations, human resources, and more are pieces needed to help your organization thrive.
We encourage you to please take the time to explore the services and programs contained in this issue. If you have any additional resources that we should know about, please let us know!
Warmly,
Irene
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Recently, we added a new "Training Opportunities" page to our Collaborative website that provides information about each offered training as well as ways to contact us to schedule training events.
Training opportunities we offer include:
- Community Resiliency Model (CRM)®
- Connections Matter
- Connect Now
- Mental Health First Aid
- Becoming a More Resilient Parent
- Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children®
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Basics Workshops
- Basics Staff Training
- Connecting Cobb Veterans Presentation
- Trusted Partnership Trainings
- ...and MORE!
We welcome opportunities to present our training events throughout our Collaborative member network and within the Cobb County community. Please visit our Training Opportunities web page for more information.
Questions? Please email [email protected]
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The Basics Cobb County is Collaborative's Birth-5 programming that aims to provide fun, simple, and powerful strategies to help every child reach their full potential. The Basics Vision is a Cobb County where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds are on track to achieve their full potential--having benefited from early experiences that foster healthy brain development, learning, joy, and resilience.
We also offer FREE Basics Workshops for little ones, ages birth through five years old, along with parents and caregivers. Interested in hosting a Basics workshop OR a Basics training session for staff? Email Cobb Collaborative Literacy Coordinator, Leslie Danford, for more information.
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988 is the three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.(Veterans, press 1 at the prompt. TTY users: use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.) | |
Línea 988 de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis | |
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Todos podemos ayudar a prevenir el suicidio. 988 Lifeline brinda apoyo gratuito y confidencial las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana para personas que están pasando por momentos difíciles. También ofrecemos recursos de prevención y crisis para usted o sus seres queridos al igual que mejores prácticas para profesionales en los Estados Unidos.
Para iniciar una conversación vía texto, envíe un mensaje de texto al 988. Sus conversaciones son totalmente gratuitas y confidenciales.
Después de completar la breve encuesta y aceptar los términos del servicio, lo conectaremos con una persona calificada. Puede haber un tiempo de espera para conectarse. Para hablar con una persona calificada ahora, llame a ‘Lifeline’ al 988.
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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline:
1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. Many new moms feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or exhausted at different times during their pregnancy or after the baby is born.
Sometimes these feelings go away on their own. But if these feelings last for more than two weeks, and make it hard to carry out daily tasks, like caring for themselves or their family, a mom may have perinatal depression or anxiety. These are common and treatable health conditions during or after pregnancy. And that's why a new mom, or those supporting them, should reach out right away for help. Click here for more information.
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Contacta a la Línea Nacional de Asistencia a la Salud Mental Materna 24/7: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
El embarazo y tener un bebé nuevo trae consigo una variedad de emociones. Muchos individuos se sienten abrumados, tristes, ansiosos o exhaustas en diferentes momentos de su embarazo o después de tener a su bebé.
Estos sentimientos pueden hacer más difícil que tengas tiempo para cuidar de ti misma, de tu bebé o hacer quehaceres básicos. Algunas veces estos sentimientos desaparecen por sí solos. Pero para algunos, estas emociones son más serias y necesitan tratamiento. Haga clic aquí para más información.
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Whether it’s financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training, and other free or reduced-cost services specific to your area, essential resources can be via Find Help GA.
You can also visit Cobb Collaborative's Find Help Georgia web page for more information including a video explaining this free service.
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The Cobb County Second Chance Desk is a help desk which will be housed in the Circuit Defender’s office where individuals can have their criminal history reviewed by an attorney, get a free consultation, and receive assistance with filling out restriction forms for eligible offenses.
The Cobb Second Chance Desk is a first of its kind help desk resource in Georgia. It is a partnership between the Georgia Justice Project, the Cobb County Circuit Defender, Cobb County District Attorney, the Office of the Solicitor General of Cobb County, and the Cobb Judicial Circuit. Our goal is to provide advice and self-help assistance to individuals regarding their Cobb County criminal history so they can restrict and seal eligible criminal records.
The Cobb Second Chance Desk is housed in the Cobb Circuit Defender’s Office located at 10 East Park Square, Marietta, GA. It is open and staffed on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration for an appointment is highly recommended to save a spot. Currently, priority service is by appointment only. Walk-ins will be handled on a case-by-case basis depending upon availability. If you have any questions, please call 404-834-8604 or email. Please click here for more information.
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Cobb Collaborative has renewed our group membership with the Georgia Association of Volunteer Administration (GAVA). A benefit of of this group membership allows our Collaborative Members exclusive access to attend GAVA programming FREE of charge.
For more information on gaining access to this resource, please email Irene Barton.
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Sandi Purinton of The Insurance Connection specializes in insurance for nonprofits and churches. Sandi is a long-time friend and partner of the Collaborative and has been a regular sponsor of our quarterly Coffee with the Collaborative networking events.
Some nonprofits have changed their programming in response to COVID and may be engaging in a different way with volunteers, clients, board members and donors. Sandi reminds nonprofit leaders to reflect on this and see if your current insurance policy covers your current programming.
Questions or want a quick review? Reach out via email [email protected] or by telephone at 678-439-8757 or 478-374-2085.
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