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Released: September 22, 2016 Employee Newsletter Celebrate September Recovery Summit Support Trillium Initiatives and Programs New Employee Update Employee Reminders Event Photos and Videos Did you miss a recent Newsletter? Read it here! BRIDGES - Gast Newsletter QM Compliance Newsletter IT Security Awareness Newsletter Network NewsBrief Stakeholder Newsletter The month of September is recognized nationally as National Suicide Prevention Month (sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI) and National Recovery Month (sponsored by the federal agency Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA). To celebrate Trillium is involved with many projects that help address these pressing needs in its communities. Current programs include: • Crisis Chat (in conjunction with Integrated Family Services): online service with a Chat specialist to discuss current emotions and ongoing mental state; specialists can link to a mobile crisis management team or put individual in touch with options for treatment. • Access Point kiosks and website: In addition to hosting the screening site (www.TrilliumNCAccessPoint.org), Trillium is setting up mental health screening kiosks in county buildings throughout the east. Screenings include post traumatic stress disorder, alcohol use disorder and depression. • Compassion Reaction/Rachel’s Challenge: A program designed to help defuse bullying and prejudice in public schools in an effort to prevent suicide and build confidence. This fall almost all middle and high schools in the Trillium region will offer training sessions. We also have started sessions in elementary schools based on feedback. • Long-term treatment and recovery facilities: Trillium will be building two long- term recovery centers in Wilmington and Greenville, where no such facilities currently exist for substance use disorders. • Oxford House and 2020 Vision for Recovery: Trillium is partnering with Oxford House to create 20 additional Oxford House homes in the region by 2020. Oxford House provides stable, democratically-led sober living residences for individuals who have completed a recovery program. Read More
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Released:September 22, 2016
Employee
Newsletter
Celebrate SeptemberRecovery SummitSupport Trillium Initiatives and ProgramsNew Employee UpdateEmployee RemindersEvent Photos and Videos
Did you miss a recent Newsletter? Read it here!
BRIDGES - Gast NewsletterQM Compliance NewsletterIT Security Awareness NewsletterNetwork NewsBriefStakeholder Newsletter
CELEBRATE SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER
2016The month of September is recognized nationally as National Suicide Prevention Month (sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI) and National Recovery Month (sponsored by the federal agency Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA).
To celebrate Trillium is involved with many projects that help address these pressing needs in its communities. Current programs include:
• Crisis Chat (in conjunction with Integrated Family Services): online service with a Chat specialist to discuss current emotions and ongoing mental state; specialists can link to a mobile crisis management team or put individual in touch with options for treatment.
• Access Point kiosks and website: In addition to hosting the screening site (www.TrilliumNCAccessPoint.org), Trillium is setting up mental health screening kiosks in county buildings throughout the east. Screenings include post traumatic stress disorder, alcohol use disorder and depression.
• Compassion Reaction/Rachel’s Challenge: A program designed to help defuse bullying and prejudice in public schools in an effort to prevent suicide and build confidence. This fall almost all middle and high schools in the Trillium region will offer training sessions. We also have started sessions in elementary schools based on feedback.
• Long-term treatment and recovery facilities: Trillium will be building two long-term recovery centers in Wilmington and Greenville, where no such facilities currently exist for substance use disorders.
• Oxford House and 2020 Vision for Recovery: Trillium is partnering with Oxford House to create 20 additional Oxford House homes in the region by 2020. Oxford House provides stable, democratically-led sober living residences for individuals who have completed a recovery program.
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DEPARTMENT & STAKEHOLER NEWSLETTERS
IN THIS EDITION
RI International and Trillium Health Resources celebrate recovery!
Location:Hilton Wilmington Riverside301 N. Water St.Wilmington, NC
Event Details:September 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Breakfast and Registration begin at 8:00 a.m. Lunch is provided for participants. Read More
Child/Adult Mental Health First Aid:This training is open to staff. Don’t miss your opportunity. Get Approval and Register Today!
Sept 28 – Youth Elizabeth City Register with Misty Hiner at [email protected] by Sept 21.
Oct 12 - Youth Wilmington Register with Lyn Keating at [email protected]
Oct 13 - YouthWilmingtonRegister with Lyn Keating at [email protected]
Oct 17 - YouthWilmingtonRegister with Lyn Keating at [email protected]
Oct 24 – Adult Greenville Register with Misty Hiner at [email protected] by Oct 17.
Nov 9 - YouthRegister with Lyn Keating at [email protected]
Nov 17 – YouthNew BernRegister with Lyn Keating at [email protected] by Nov 10.
Trainings are held from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (seek prior approval from your supervisor before reserving a slot).
Initiative Announcements are posted on the Sharepoint Calendar and will be made as additional event dates are scheduled.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
RECOVERY SUMMIT -SOUTHERN REGION
SUPPORT TRILLIUM INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS
Play Together Playground Openings -Friday, September 23 @ 10 Swinson Park145 Swinson Park RoadMorehead City, NC View Video
Compassion Reaction -The Compassion Reaction/Rachael’s Challenge events are in full swing and occurring in various schools across our catchment area. View the Sharepoint Calen-dar for specific schools and dates.View Video
CIT Program -Beaufort Police Department’s Ofc. Garner and Sgt. Moore talk about using CIT techniques in the field. Read MoreView Video
CIT Training will occurNovember 14-18 in Carolina Beach, NCLearn More
December 5-9 in Morehead City, NCLearn More
Want to help CIT by participating in the role plays?
Location: Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.
Role players are needed on 10/20/2016 from 2:00pm-4:30pm and on 10/25/2016 from 8:00-noon time frame. Contact Kimberly Alexander or any member of the CIT team (Heather, Sara, or Bobby).
TRILLIUM MAKES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS POSSIBLE
Easterseals UCP is offering an Afterschool Program in 7 locations throughout North Carolina free of charge thanks to a grant from Trillium Health Resources. Read More
AUTISM SOCIETY SUMMER CAMP VIDEO
This video was shared by Autism Society Camp Director, Joey Reynolds from the Carteret County Camp. The 25 children you see in the video are children who have never received services or experienced social recreation camps and field trips. Because of funding from Trillium Health Resources, they had the opportunity to interact with their peers and experience normal childhood. Watch Video
http://events.trilliumhealthresources.org/event/community-events-training/crisis-intervention-team-1
Check it out today!
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STAY UP TO DATE LIKE/FOLLOW/TWEETTRILLIUM ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Voice Mail Instructions -Please remember to change your voice mail when you are out of the office for an extended period of time (vacation, training, etc.). If possible, instruct the caller to leave a message or contact your back-up or another member of your team. How to change my voice mail script. CIE Message Center -The Call Center is responsible for tracking and reporting on the messages in CIE that have not been closed. Each staff plays an important role in keeping this measurement within reason. Please remember to log into CIE and close your open tickets within 48 hours. If you have questions regarding this process please contact your supervisor. Reference CIE Users Guide on Sharepoint.
Personal Social Media -REMINDER: As mentioned in the Trillium Employee Handbook (page 22), staff should not identify themselves as a Trillium employee on personal and social media sites. These sites must remain personal in nature and be used to share personal opinions or non-work related information.
Policy and Procedure Annual Review -New and revised P&P’s are now posted on SharePoint. The deadline for completion is Friday, September 30, 2016. Please reference the email from Susan Massey dated 9/15/2016 for more information.
Crystal Lewis - Accounting Associate
Kate Hanley -Admin, Central Regional Operations
Lakitra Claude -Housing Coordinator
Melissa Eastwood - Housing Coordinator
Yamile Gomez -Admin, Utilization Management
Amber Brown -I/DD Coordinator
Beverly Powell -I/DD Coordinator
Ayelet Heckathorn -I/DD Coordinator
Kimberly Alexander -CIT Coordinator
Belynda Brunson -Admin, MH/SU
WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYEE REMINDERS
OUR WEBPAGE HAS A NEW LOOK
A LIFE TRANSFORMED
My name is Myrtle Moore and I am an African-American woman. I am 60 years old and my current diagnoses are Moderate Mental Retardation or DD, allergies and Osteoporosis. Both of my parents are deceased and I have no siblings. I have a hard time with communication skills, understanding written information and will become confused and upset if I don’t understand what is going on. I don’t initiate socialization well, but once I am prompted and comfortable with the situation I will become more assertive with interaction and be more conversational. Read More
VIDEO - Deanna Campbell & Jennifer Mackethan on Chairman’s ChatVIDEO - Bobbie Lowe talks about Access PointVIDEO - All Inclusive Playground - Gatesville NCVIDEO - Keith Davis talks about Individual Placement and Supported Employment VIDEO - Choose Independence - Exploring New Ways to ConnectVIDEO - IFS talks about Mobile Crisis ServicesVIDEO - Oxford House and Sober Living To view more video’s visit our YouTube Channel
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Playground Opening
Swansboro September 16
Michael McLain Camden County Commissioner and Regional Advisory Board Member
NC Association of County Commissioners Annual Conference
Playground Opening
AydenSeptember 17
Call Center -Throw BackThursday’s
Stay up to date with community events and training opportunities. Visit the events calendar on the website and Sharepoint.
