We will be hosting a QPR Training on Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. Please save the date for this powerful training. Registration for this in-person training will be limited and will open next week. For more information about QPR, click here.
NAMI Main Line Upcoming Support Groups
Our NAMI Connection Peer Support Group will meet on Tuesday, October 14, at 7 p.m. This is a peer support group for adults living with mental illness, run and led by NAMI-trained facilitators. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others in a confidential setting. For more information and the Zoom link, please contact Danielle or Ed.
Our Media NAMI Family Member Support Group is a confidential, and safe group of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. This support group will meet virtually and in-person simultaneously on Thursday, October 9, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lima United Methodist Church, 209 N. Middletown Road (Rt. 352) in Media, PA. Please contact the facilitator, Lisa Kostaneski (215-606-8593), with any questions or if you would like to attend.
Other Upcoming Events
1847Financial’s Special Needs Planning Team will host a virtual special needs planning workshop on October 21. Click here for more information and to register or contact awilkes@1847financial.com.
Achieva Family Trust will host their annual future planning conference, “Future Planning In Uncertain Times” on Wednesday, November 5, from 8:30-3:30. This will be a hybrid conference with the in-person portion taking place at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. The day will feature expert presentations from:
- Keynote Speaker: David Goldfarb, Senior Director, Strategic Health Resource Center, Jewish Federations of North America – Mr. Goldfarb will provide an update on key public policy issues, including Medicaid and Social Security, and discuss what these changes could mean for families planning for the future of their loved ones with disabilities.
- Matthew Bailey, M.A., WIP-C, Benefits Supervisor and Training Specialist, Achieva Family Trust. – Maintaining government benefits while working
- LeeAnn Fulena, Esq., Vice President, Achieva Family Trust – Planning for the future with Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
- Katy McKee – Supervising Attorney, Pennsylvania Health Law Project – Understanding Medicaid Waivers
A lunchtime panel will also explore how state-level public policy changes affect people in our region. Click here for more information and to register. For assistance with registration, please contact communications@achieva.info.
