Community
Get Control of Your Medications Before They Take Control of You!
April 15, 2021
Get Control of Your Medications Before They Take Control of You! Each year, many Americans accidentally overdose, or become hospitalized because they didn’t follow the prescription regimen prescribed by their physician. Also, forgetting to take medication can have serious effects on your health. Are you – asking the right questions about your medication, mixing pills […]
Community
Congregational Health Network Monthly Briefing
April 16, 2021
Stick it to COVID We know you have questions. Let us help you find the answers. Join us for our monthly briefings to get updates on COVID-19 Response and Vaccines, including the latest scientific information and what everyone should know about protecting themselves and others. We plan to provide these briefings until they are no […]
Community
NAMI Northside Atlanta’s 2021 Free Mental Health Fair
April 17, 2021
Find out what services are available for those impacted by mental illness. Meet with mental health professionals and service organizations from the Metro-Atlanta area. Exhibitors will answer questions and present their services from 10:00-2:00. A free lunch will follow the exhibition. Please register online at naminorthsideatlanta.org attend and receive a free boxed lunch. NAMI Northside […]
Clinical
Interpersonal Effectiveness (7 weeks) – Adolescent/Family Class
April 28 - June 9, 2021
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)is a specialized form of therapy that is designed to help adults, adolescents and their families cope with dysregulated emotions and behaviors.
Community
Are You Familiar with the Fatal Five Plus?
April 29, 2021
Are You Familiar with the Fatal Five Plus?: Here’s Medical News That You Need to Know The Fatal Five Plus refers to the top five disorders linked to preventable deaths of individuals in congregate care settings or in community based residential settings. The conditions most likely to result in death or health deterioration for persons […]
Clinical
Interpersonal Effectiveness (7 weeks) – Adult Class
April 29 - June 10, 2021
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)is a specialized form of therapy that is designed to help adults, adolescents and their families cope with dysregulated emotions and behaviors.
Community
Overcoming the Social & Emotional Hurdles of COVID-19
April 29, 2021
North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative: Overcoming the Social & Emotional Hurdles of COVID-19 Join our panel for a discussion on grief, depression, anxiety and transitioning back to school in 2021/22. April 29th, 2021 9:00am – 10:30am
Community
Creating Safer & Stronger Communities Through Harm Reduction
May 13, 2021
Creating Safer & Stronger Communities Through Harm Reduction Moki Macías, Executive Director with Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative (PAD) will discuss how can communities effectively address concerns related to poverty, homelessness, mental health and substance use to improve quality of life for all? Join us to learn about PAD’s approach to problem-solving with community residents […]
Community
Moving Through Grief & Loss
May 27, 2021
Moving Through Grief & Loss Rhonda McLendon, Licensed Master Social Worker & Site Supervisor, with the Fulton County Department of BHDD, tackles the difficult subject of grief and loss. This session will cover the time table for dealing with the loss of a loved one, ways to get through, feelings, dealing with practical realities, health […]
Community
Post Secondary IDD Educational Opportunities
June 10, 2021
Post Secondary IDD Educational Opportunities Did you know that some local colleges & universities in the Atlanta area have academic programs designed for students with intellectual & developmental disabilities? Would this program benefit your loved one? Please join Shelly Knight & Heather Shew, Training Center Instructors with the Fulton County Department of BHDD for this […]
Clinical
Distress Tolerance (8 weeks) – Adolescent/Family Class
June 23 - August 25, 2021
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)is a specialized form of therapy that is designed to help adults, adolescents and their families cope with dysregulated emotions and behaviors.
Community
How to Learn From Your Child Through Play
June 24, 2021
How to Learn From Your Child Through Play Sherri Cauthen, Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor and LicensedClinical Social Worker, with the Fulton County Department of BHDD. Thispresentation will explore the benefits of parental interaction with achild/adolescent through play as well as providing strategies and techniqueson how to maximize the time spent together. Thursday, June 24th […]
Clinical
Distress Tolerance (8 weeks) – Adult Class
June 24 - August 26, 2021
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)is a specialized form of therapy that is designed to help adults, adolescents and their families cope with dysregulated emotions and behaviors.
Community
New Development in the World of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
July 8, 2021
New Development in the World of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities What are the new technologies that have been developed & can benefit individualswith intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD)? What new services areavailable to this population? Join Michelle Schwartz, M.Ed. CCC-Sp, ExecutiveDirector of Creative Consulting Services for a look at the changing landscape ofnew programs, services, […]
Community
Don’t Despair – Take Control!
July 22, 2021
Don’t Despair – Take Control!: Dealing with Depression & Other Mood Disorders Rhonda McLendon, Licensed Master Social Worker & Site Supervisor, with theFulton County Department of BHDD, discusses various mood disorders & how todistinguish between your feelings: nervous versus anxious, sad versus depressed, upand down or on the level, and what help is available to […]
Clinical
Emotion Regulation (9 weeks) – Adolescent/Family Class
September 8 - November 3, 2021
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)is a specialized form of therapy that is designed to help adults, adolescents and their families cope with dysregulated emotions and behaviors.
Clinical
Emotion Regulation (9 weeks) – Adult Class
September 9 - November 4, 2021
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)is a specialized form of therapy that is designed to help adults, adolescents and their families cope with dysregulated emotions and behaviors.