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MiCAL crisis helpline in Oakland County and Upper Peninsula

ResourcesBy admin October 1, 2021

“MDHHS announces launch of pilot MiCAL crisis helpline in Oakland County and Upper Peninsula, services to be expanded statewide in coming months. Michiganders in Oakland County and the Upper Peninsula will be able to call, text or chat with MiCAL for free behavioral health crisis triage, support, resource information and referral to local services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. MiCAL can be reached via phone or text at 844-446-4225. Chat through Michigan.gov/MiCAL.”

Michigan Immigrant Service Provider Reference Guide

ResourcesBy admin October 1, 2021

“This resource contains information about organizations throughout Michigan that provide services to immigrants. This resource is not intended to be an exhaustive list of agencies. Inclusion in this guide is not intended to be an endorsement of the quality of the agency’s services.”

Now Available! NIWRC Advocacy Curriculum

Resources, TrainingBy admin October 1, 2021

“This curriculum was created to support tribal programs in their efforts to provide advocacy and safety for survivors within their communities and make changes to end violence by embracing Indigenous culture. This curriculum provides comprehensive, basic information. The major use of this curriculum is for new advocates when other training is not immediately available, or cost prohibited.”

Bridgerton: A SAAM Special

TrainingBy admin October 1, 2021

“In this episode, Founder of Leaders Ending Violence Jasmine Uribe joins Casa de Esperanza’s Leo Martinez and Cristina Escobar to discuss the ways media influences how Latin@s understand consent.”

Helping Families Get Stimulus & Child Tax Credit Payments

ResourcesBy admin October 1, 2021

In these powerpoint slides, review the background of the American Rescue Plan, basics of the stimulus payments and child tax credits, and learn how to help.

Safety Planning for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

TrainingBy admin September 30, 2021

“It is important for advocates to understand how to: help immigrant survivors become aware of their rights; identify immigration remedies for victims, including special VAWA provisions around confidentiality; prepare enhanced safety plans for immigrant survivors; and increase meaningful access to services for immigrants and survivors with limited English proficiency.”

Understanding the Nexus of Sexual Violence and the Science of Addiction

TrainingBy admin September 29, 2021

“Studies of interpersonal trauma and substance abuse disorders show a strong association between the two. Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to quit. Fortunately, researchers know more than ever about how drugs affect the brain.”

Connecting Communities to Prevent Sexual Violence

TrainingBy admin September 28, 2021

“In this episode, NSVRC’s Prevention Team talks about the importance of community connectedness. Community-level prevention work moves us beyond individual approaches – it’s about collective action, building partnerships, and creating access to resources to support community health.”

Gardens for Growing Healthy Communities

ResourcesBy admin September 27, 2021

“A recently formed collaborative, Gardens for Growing Healthy Communities studies how community gardens in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods in Denver impact community health and translates findings for stakeholders. The project works to foster community well-being in inner-city neighborhoods by turning vacant lots into community gardens.”

Research Series: Adolescent Dating Violence and Intersectionality

TrainingBy admin September 27, 2021

“We are excited to share the third installment in our research series on Teen Dating Violence and Intersectionality featuring Nancy Nava, Research and Evaluation Manager at Casa de Esperanza, Rebecca Rodriguez, Director of Evaluation and Impact at Caminar Latino, and Rebecca Fix, Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.”

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