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Happy Wednesday!
New this week:
ALICE Summit
Save the date of June 11th at the Edward Hennessy Training Center in Machias for a half-day ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Summit focused on understanding and addressing the challenges facing working families in Washington County. The day will include a presentation of the latest ALICE data, a panel discussion featuring local perspectives, and facilitated table conversations designed to share insights and identify opportunities. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the barriers that families and businesses in our community face and a stronger connection to others working on creative and effective solutions. Details and registration coming soon.
33rd Maine Geriatrics Conference
Tuesday, May 19th–Wednesday, May 20th, Harborside Hotel, The Bar Harbor Club. The Maine Geriatrics Conference provides a venue for health practitioners, service providers, and others with interests in the field of aging to come together to share ideas, ask questions, and develop or support care strategies affecting older adults in all care settings. Who Should Attend: Nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, nursing home administrators, certified nursing assistants, psychologists, social workers, mental health practitioners, occupational therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists, oral health providers, substance abuse counselors, and other aging enthusiasts. Learn more here.
WC Housing Summit
May 21st, 9 am — 2:30 pm at the UMaine Machias Campus : Registration is open for Sunrise County Economic Council’s Washington County Housing Summit: Strategies to Solutions. Panelists will include developers, lenders, social service providers, municipal leaders, and housing organizations who will highlight practical strategies, share successful models from across Maine, and strengthen collaboration among the partners working to ensure every resident has a safe, stable place to call home.
The Maternal Mobile Health Clinic initiative with the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be traveling across the state this spring to help connect families with essential services, promote early childhood development, and support overall community well-being. Free resources will be available for pregnant and new parents. This outreach effort will provide mobile maternal health services in the following locations in Washington County:
- Milbridge – May 20th, 10 am – 3 pm (WHRL parking lot) – see flyer
- Calais – May 22nd, 9 am – 12 pm (Library) – see flyer
Participating organizations include:
- PHN
- WIC
- Maine Families
- Community Action – AHW
- Help Me Grow
- Mainecare/SNAP
- Mano en Mano
Right now, there is no wait list for 1:1 In-Home Family Peer Support through G.E.A.R. Parent Network. If you are a parent or caregiver supporting a child with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs, you know how heavy that journey can feel at times. Families often need support now – in this moment, not weeks or months from now. That’s why we want you to know: Support is available immediately. Our Family Peer Support Specialists are Nationally Credentialed parents with lived experience. They understand in a way that only someone who has been there can. If you are a parent who could benefit, or a professional supporting a family who could benefit from this no cost support, please reach out or share this resource. Call: 1-800-264-9224 or visit: www.gearparentnetwork.org.
Available positions at Sunrise County Economic Council are:
- Project Coordinator, Sustainable Prosperity – see job description
- Family Coach, Family Futures Downeast (based at Washington County Community College) – see job description.
SCEC is a recovery friendly and equal opportunity employer.
We are seeking a full-time Care Coordination Specialist to support our Veterans Directed Care and Money Minders programs. This position includes regular home visits throughout Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington, Hancock, Waldo, and Knox counties. Following orientation, the position can be fully remote based in one of EAAA’s primary service areas (Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington, or Hancock county). Learn more and apply.