We are offering free workshops to anyone in the community on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. These workshops will help all individuals understand and work effectively with cultures other than their own. Two sessions will be provided at different times; each session will provide the same presentation. Please notice the two different locations, and indicate which one you plan to attend during registration. We request that individuals register before the event, but will allow same day registration.

Light refreshments will be available, and continuing education credits will be provided at no cost for you to use in your profession. If you would like to learn more about becoming a member of Winona County ASAP [free membership] please contact the Program Coordinator at [email protected] or 507-474-2727.

When & Where:

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm – TAU CENTER (511 Hilbert Street)

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – WINONA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL  – Multipurpose Room (901 Gilmore Avenue)

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Training description:

Cultural Humility, defined as life long process of self- reflection and self- critique – is a philosophy that empowers individuals to effectively engage in interpersonal relationships that are dynamically diverse and mutually respectful.  Unlike Cultural Competence, cultural humility is an ongoing process in which individuals expand their capacity for learning, listening and understanding, regardless of the length of time they have spent relating to cultures other than their own.  By deepening their cultural humility, individuals are then able to recognize and redress power-imbalances that exist within their immediate social and organizational structures.

Learning objectives:

Participants will learn the importance of and engaging in:

1. Commitment to lifelong learning and critical self-reflection
2. Realizing our own power, privilege, and prejudices
3. Practicing humble inquiry and deep listening
4. Redressing imbalances for respectful partnerships
5. Transforming institutions by promoting accountability

About the presenter:

Earl Greene, M.A., CAMS

National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence

Community Development Specialist

Finger Lakes Prevention Resource Center, Rochester, NY

Earl Greene is a Community Development Specialist with Finger Lakes Prevention Resource Center in Rochester, NY; providing training and technical assistance to 22 coalitions in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York, covering 12 counties. Earl’s background include over 35 years of experience in community engagement and mobilization in both Rochester, NY and Boston, MA where he worked extensively in mental health, violence prevention, gangs, youth leadership development, social justice and advocacy, cultural diversity and inclusion. He is the founder and director of the Family Life Center in Newark, NY.

Earl is a certified facilitator for Racial Justice Work through the Interaction Institute for Social Change in Boston, MA, President of the Wayne Action for Racial Equality (W.A.R.E.) organization, and a Nationally Certified Anger Management Specialist/Fellow through the National Anger Management Association, (NAMA).

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One of the concerns in our communities is that prescription (Rx) drugs are easily accessed and shared. We are hosting another National Rx Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. You can attend this free [no questions asked] event at two locations in Winona County to safely get rid of expired or unwanted pills. Please share this opportunity with others so pills are no longer accessible for misuse or flushed down the toilet harming the environment.

 

 

In the last year, we have safely collected and disposed of 400 LBS of prescriptions

 

“More people die from overdoses than from car crashes and gun violence”

Chasing The Dragon is an educational documentary on the prescription (Rx) drug abuse epidemic containing compelling facts and personal stories. Individuals in this film (from good, stable homes) share how they began using Rx drugs, how it changed their life, and how it affected others. Their stories describe the quick onset of addiction from Rx drug misuse, and the extreme difficulty in stopping.

We are hosting a FREE showing on January 25, 2017 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Senior Friendship Center in Winona, MN. There will be a short discussion after the documentary. Talking about this with someone could save a life!

All are welcome to attend.

Please email [email protected] or call 507-474-2727 with questions.

October 24 – 31, 2016:

Week of activities in schools and community to raise awareness and provide drug prevention education.

This year’s campaign theme is YOLO – You Only Live Once.

One of the key concerns in our community is that prescription (Rx) drugs are easily accessed and shared. We want everyone to know that sharing or using someone else’s Rx drugs is dangerous because each person reacts differently to a substance – it might help one person, but hurt a different person. Take care of the one life you have; YOLO!

To reduce access, learn where you can safely get rid of meds

What are we doing during Red Ribbon Week?

Group	Activities
Winona Middle School 6th Grade Health Class	Hanging banners and posters around school, handing out bags of candy corn to all 5th graders saying, “Drugs are corny”, and giving campaign stickers to all students
Family & Children’s Center	Coloring contest in children’s programs, and handing out fact cards
Winona Senior High School Student Council	Hanging posters, creating a montage, hosting assembly to juniors and seniors with presentation from Winona County Drug Court participant, and coordinating a Wear Red Day
Winona Senior High School W-Club	Sharing facts during morning announcements
Lewiston-Altura High School Student Council	Hosting student vs. faculty volleyball game and sharing facts during event, handing out wristbands, and giving away ASAP shirts with CO2 shirt-gun
Pleasant Valley Church MOVE Youth Group	Handing out red ribbons door-to-door with fact card about safe prescription drug disposal