Healthy Communities Program: Initiatives and Training Implementation
The Community Action Group (C.A.G.) conducted through the IRCHSC Fetal Infant Mortality Review, identified a need within our community to serve and provide support for the other parent/caregiver, improve preconception health, awareness, and education on issues affecting newborns, mothers, and families and enhanced care for women with high-risk pregnancies.
These priorities identified through our C.A.G. are opportunities for positively impacting birth outcomes for babies born in Indian River County. In addition, there is a significant need for community education, specifically surrounding preconception health, safe baby practices, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and bereavement.
The Healthy Communities Program (formerly known as the P.E.A.C.E. program) is designed to enhance the IRC Healthy Start system of care by streamlining initiatives that involve a primary focus on education and outreach. This program will increase local capacity to address the mental, physical, and emotional needs of pregnant mothers, partners, and families through direct education and outreach.
Upcoming Community Trainings
Suicide Prevention Training - April 12, 2024, 9:00-11:00 AM, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition (1555 Indian River Blvd, Suite B241, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
Learn how to help someone in crisis by becoming a certified QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) gatekeeper. 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.
Provided by the Hanely Foundation
Village of Support/Fatherhood/Safe Baby Training - April 17, 2024, 6:00 PM, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition (1555 Indian River Blvd, Suite B241, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
We cordially invite you and your family to join us for a fun event centered around Safe Baby Training. During this training, you will learn more about IRC Healthy Start’s programs and services, get trained on how to safely choose a caregiver, prevent shaken baby syndrome, follow safe sleep practices, and prevent distracted parenting.
Dinner and beverages will be provided. Provided by Southeast Florida.
Motivational Interviewing Next Level - April 18, 2024, 9:00-4:30 PM, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition (1555 Indian River Blvd, Suite B241, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
An advanced training that elevates Motivational interviewing strategies including understanding self-motivation, constructive confrontation and dealing with ambivalence. Intense role-plays are practiced using scenarios that confront difficult issues. Provided by Ounce of Prevention Florida.
Mental Health First Aid Training - April 25, 2024, 9:00-4:00 PM, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition (1555 Indian River Blvd, Suite B241, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. Mental Health First Aid is an initiative of the Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County.
Trauma Informed Care Training - May 2-3, 2024, 9:00-4:30 PM, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition (1555 Indian River Blvd, Suite B241, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
Trauma Informed Care is a unique approach that identifies the presence of trauma symptoms in an individual and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. Provided by Tykes and Teens.
Healthcare Professionals: Get Trained in QPR-T - March 21st, 2024, 9:00-3:30 PM, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition (1555 Indian River Blvd, Suite B241, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
QPR-T (Question, Persuade, Refer, Treat) is an advanced training for mental, behavioral, and medical health professionals on how to utilize risk assessments and safety planning for clients who are deemed high risk for suicide. Limited to five participants per training.
Provided by Hanley Foundation.
Healthcare Professionals: Get Trained in QPR-T - May 6th, 2024, 9:00-3:30 PM, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition (1555 Indian River Blvd, Suite B241, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
QPR-T (Question, Persuade, Refer, Treat) is an advanced training for mental, behavioral, and medical health professionals on how to utilize risk assessments and safety planning for clients who are deemed high risk for suicide. Limited to five participants per training.
Provided by Hanley Foundation.
Healthcare Professionals: Get Trained in QPR-T - May 20th, 2024, 9:00-3:30 PM, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition (1555 Indian River Blvd, Suite B241, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
QPR-T (Question, Persuade, Refer, Treat) is an advanced training for mental, behavioral, and medical health professionals on how to utilize risk assessments and safety planning for clients who are deemed high risk for suicide. Limited to five participants per training.
Provided by Hanley Foundation.
We would like to invite you to apply for an exciting opportunity to become a Trainer in Motivational Interviewing, for FREE. The training will be offered by The Varelli Group, which includes role plays, break-out exercises, demonstration, practice, and feedback: with limited didactic presentation.
DESIRED OUTCOMES
Use Motivational Interviewing skills in order to:
• Be comfortable with asking hard questions about substance use/exposure implications during pregnancy
• Creating an environment for client to address their concerns
• Working with undocumented families who are fearful/hesitant
• Dealing with hesitancy/fear due to domestic violence
• Reducing stigma/seeking help post-partum support and in general to seek support early on
• Medication “noncompliance” - how to reframe and address
APPLICANT EXPECTATIONS
• You have participated in standard training in Motivational Interviewing
• You are proficient in Motivational Interviewing
• You can demonstrate your Motivational Interviewing skills
• You are willing to conduct at least two Motivational Interviewing trainings in the Treasure Coast area within one year of becoming a Motivational Interviewing Trainer
Mental Health First Aid Training - June 13, 2024, 9:00-4:00 PM, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition (1555 Indian River Blvd, Suite B241, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. Mental Health First Aid is an initiative of the Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County.
Narcan Training - June 21, 2024, 9:00-11:00 AM, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition (1555 Indian River Blvd, Suite B241, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
You can save a life with a spray. Naloxone, given as a nasal spray, can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save a life. Take home Narcan kits upon finishing the training. Provided by RiteLife Services.
Healthy Start Ambassador Training - June 14, 2024, 9:00-3:00 PM, Women's Club of Vero Beach (1534 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
Become a Healthy Start Ambassador! Spend time learning about each of our programs with hands-on demonstrations, games, and prizes. Get equipped to go out into the community and support families with your newfound wealth of Healthy Start knowledge!
Certified Lactation Counselor - Virtual - CLC online coursework done independently
Are you a current Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital employee who has a passion for maternal child health? Healthy Start has an exciting opportunity for you! We are awarding 10 scholarships to become a Certified Lactation Counselor. Contact Jessica at jessica@irchealthystart.org for more details.
Informational sessions will be held: (One of these is MANDATORY to attend)
4/30/2024 12:00-1:00 PM (Virtual Session)
5/2/2024 6:00-7:00 PM (Virtual Session)