Kawerak and RurAL CAP have partnered in the delivery of the Strategic - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Kawerak and RurAL CAP have partnered in the delivery of the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant for the Bering Strait Region. The goals of the SPF SIG program is to reduce underage and adult binge drinking in the Bering Strait
Kawerak and RurAL CAP have partnered in the delivery of the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant for the Bering Strait Region. The goals of the SPF SIG program is to reduce underage and adult binge drinking in the Bering Strait Region. Kawerak Wellness coordinated the formation of the Nome Community Alcohol Safety Team (CAST) Coalition to provide input and guidance throughout the grant planning and implementation.
Your Kawerak Wellness Team:
Bridie Trainor, Director btrainor@kawerak.org 443-4393 Lisa Ellanna Strickling cdspec@kawerak.org 443-4397 Marjorie Tahbone mtahbone@kawerak.org 443-4394 Panganga Pungowiyi ppungowiyi@kawerak.org 443-4270 Meghan Topkok mtopkok@kawerak.org
Kawerak and Rural Cap maintain a list of 239 contacts throughout the region that make up the CAST. There are approximately 40 consistently active members. Members include representatives from Nome and BSSD school districts, municipal leaders, the regional health corporation - NSHC, Native corporations and non profits, State agencies, social service providers, Nome Police Department, concerned citizens and local bar owners. We work in partnership with the Regional Wellness Forum (RWF) and the communities of Nome, Teller, Shishmaref, and Savoonga.
Youth Initiatives
Adult Initiatives Adult Media Campaign Green Dot
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f delive very: facebook, radio, newspaper, posters, flyers, public talks, presentations in the schools and at youth camps Messag ssage c cont ntent: focusing on protective factors, encouraging healthy choices, showing examples of local and regional residents living healthy Targ Target au audie ienc nces: Youth age 12-20 and adult heavy and binge drinkers
Youth Leaders are chosen by their peers as people they would talk to if they had a
identified youth attend a training in Unalakleet to learn skills in talking with peers who are struggling. Youth leaders are given skills to intervene in situations with young students who are having classroom issues, suicide prevention, bullying prevention, being a leader and role model.
Youth Leaders work within their schools and communities to create a culture
participation. Youth Leaders
events for students and communities as well as organize trash pick-ups and helping elders with hauling water and chopping wood.
Here are some sample of some posters the Wellness Department created for each community. These posters tell community members that there are people to listen when you need to talk. The individuals in the posters were chosen by the youth in each community.
American Indian Life Skills Development Curriculum, by Teresa LaFromboise Caring and Sharing, by Myrick and Erney Peer Helpers Pocket Book, by Sturkie and Gibson Peer Power, Book One, by Judith Tindall Peer Power, Book Two, by Judith Tindall Peer Programs, an Indepth Look at Peer Programs: Planning, Implementation and Administration, by Tindall Training Peer Helpers, by Barbara Varenhorst The Fourth R – Healthy Relationships Afterschool Prog, by Wolfe, et al. Mental Health First Aid Safe, Affirming and Fair Environments (SAFE) by Michigan State Coop -X Life Skills – Sandra McTavish
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Team Building
Confidentiality in the helping role
Self-Care – discussed throughout training sessions
Self Esteem Building
Validation of Identity in culture
Recognizing emotions
Coping with anger
Coping with stress
Peer helping skills
Recognizing signs of depression in self and peers
Recognizing signs of suicidal thoughts in peers
Abstaining from alcohol and drugs
Healthy relationships
Recognizing bullying and confronting situations
Looking critically at media
Local helping resources and hotlines
Green dot interpersonal violence intervention program
Time management
Decision making
Goal setting
In partnership with the Nome Native Youth Leadership Organization, and Nome Public School’s Community Engagement youth, our Leaders of Life will work together to honor
the region. Our youth leadership groups will choose a featured value each month, and develop a project that demonstrates the value.
February’s Community Project Reflects the value: Share what you have, giving makes you richer Youth gather together before school to create food donation boxes, which are placed in local stores. The food gathered in the month of February will be sent to the communities of Gambell, Savoonga and
shortage due to low walrus harvest
Positive Media Campaign highlighting maternal figures in the community Utilizing local images and messages Utilizing images and messages culturally relevant to the Bering Strait Region. Messages are currently in development, campaign is scheduled for launch this spring
Green Dot came to Nome provided a training for 30 regional professionals and concerned citizens on October 15-17, and also met with Jr. high and High school Youth Leaders October 18th.
Our CAST has a very dedicated and enthusiastic adaptation committee that adapted the Green Dot materials to fit our area
Youth Green Dot Training Day, October 18, 2013
Lisa, Panga and Nome Green Dot committee chair Kari Van Delden, with Ann Rausch of CDVSA and Dorothy Edwards of Green Dot in December 2013
With the assistance of the Regional Wellness Forum, our program was able to successfully change the rule about alcohol consumption in the dugouts during softball games The Nome Police Department has taken a large step in assisting local prevention efforts by monitoring and tracking the number of calls that come through which are alcohol related
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The Iditarod, New Years and PFD Season Safety Patrol was an effort pioneered by the Regional Wellness Forum in 2004, and has been an important part of Nome since then. * Every year, agencies such as the RWF, NPD, Kawerak, NSHC, Nome Community Center, NEST and many concerned citizens join forces to keep Nome safe during the most exciting and challenging times of the year. * 2013 was a great year for local participation…65 volunteers patrolled Nome during 2013 Iditarod!
November 2013 - Nome Social Justice Taskforce, Kawerak Wellness and Norton Sound Behavioral Health Services hosted UAF professor Jim LaBelle, who facilitated a service provider training and public discussion on historical trauma.
Have had 2 coalition meetings dedicated to discussions on sustainability 1) Examining what sustainability is and what it means for Nome 2) Created Sustainability Planning Chart per activity, looking at the following elements PER activity: A) Strategy and purpose of activity B) Impact / Outcome C) Resources Required Thus Far D) Resources Needed to sustain PER year E) List of potential new funding sources F) List of in-kind sources from within Nome G) Discussion on potential community organizations willing to assume certain activities
Thank you! If you would like further information, please give Kawerak Wellness a call at: 907-443-5231