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Thanks for your interest in upcoming Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Mental Health First Aid trainings:

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Adult Mental Health First Aid

Friday, September 10, 2021

All classes are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Zoom

Virtual Mental Health First Aid is a two-part, eight-hour class that involves:

1. Two-hour, self-paced, online prework on Mental Health First aid topics and brief training on the online Zoom platform, which is used to host the live part of the class.

2. Six hour, instructor-lead, live training on Zoom.

Registration is required.  To register, please click on a link below for the class that interests you.

Register Here for 8-18 Youth MHFA

Register Here for 9-10 Adult MHFA

Mental Health First Aid is a certification course valued at $170 per person. The Cambridge Health Alliance is able to generously offer it free to members of our community as a result of federal funding from SAMHSA. Our trainings have limited capacity and a large waiting list. If you need to reschedule or cancel we request that you communicate in advance or we may not be able to accommodate your enrollment in a future course.

Registration preference is given for those in the Cambridge Health Alliance’s service areas including Cambridge, Somerville, Everett, Malden, Medford, Revere, Somerville, and Winthrop. Registration is provided on a first come, first served basis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring adults how to help someone who is developing a mental health or substance use problem or crisis.

Adult Mental Health First Aid helps community members learn about risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, and gives them skills and strategies to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

For registration questions please contact Kerry Mello, kmello@challiance.org

Additional information about CHA’s Mental Health First Aid training program can be found here:

https://www.challiance.org/community-health/mental-health-first-aid-training

Chelsea has been there for you… Will you be there for Chelsea? Donate to the One Chelsea Fund and continue to support those most in need: https://unitedwaymassbay.org/covid-19… For more info, email adr@greenrootschelsea.org #AntiDisplacement #environmentaljustice #ChelseaMA #mapoli

We are thrilled to introduce our Summer “Fun”-draiser.  We know August is upon us but there is still plenty of time to join us as we show that #KiwanisCares.

We are asking for your helping in sharing our flyer.

Its easy, make a donation of $25 or more and be entered into our raffle to have an opportunity to win great prizes sponsored by our community partners.

The best part is your donation will help us support children and families of the Greater #Chelsea area.

Click on the link to enter & to see our prize list.  Be sure to check back, as all through out August we hope to add new prizes.  If you know of a business that might be interested in donating a $25 or $50 gift card or prize let us know and we can add them to our growing list.

Click on the link to join & enter

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Update:

One small update for the group.

The additional Saturday pop-up referenced below (highlighted), in partnership with GotVax, that was initially scheduled to take place at Iglesia La Luz Del Mundo (130 London Street) will now be taking place at 282 Meridian Street at the EBECC offices. There will be GotVax staff located at the church to redirect any individuals that do not get the message in time.

The EBNHC Back-to-School Initiative event at 79 Paris Street, in partnership with Boston Public Health Commission, is continuing as described previously. Thank you to those who have already shared the attached materials. Let’s continue to spread the word before this weekend!

EBNHC will be participating in the Boston Public Health Commission’s Back to School Initiative, creating additional vaccine capacity this Saturday to support the vaccination of youth and their families as the school year approaches. BPHC will be on-site handing out $25 Market Basket gift cards to those who are vaccinated. Everyone 12+ is welcome! Youths 12 to 17 will need a signed consent form.

Attached are flyers in both English and Spanish to help with outreach. Consent and registration information is included on the flyers. Information is also available on the EBNHC website.

Please note that there will still be the weekly Saturday pop-up clinic at Iglesia La Luz del Mundo (130 London Street) from 9 AM to 4 PM, in partnership with GotVax. Gift cards will be distributed at this site as well, in line with BPHC’s Back to School Initiative. No appointment needed.

We ask that you please share this information with your contacts, especially those who are returning to the classroom in the fall! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

*The City of Revere is currently hiring. We feature available positions across multiple departments. Learn more here: https://www.revere.org/departments/human-resources#jobs

*The Cronin Ice Arena within the City of Revere is hiring as well. Multiple positions are open including: Cashier, Skate Guard/Rental and Rink Manager.
Interested? Contact John Carrol (P): 781.284.9491

*Revere Farmer’s Market open this Friday, August 6 outside the American Legion building on Broadway, 12:00-6:00 pm.

*The Revere Beach Partnership’s International Sand Sculpting Festival begins this Friday. Fireworks are planned for Saturday evening. Learn more here: https://www.reverebeachpartnership.com/

*Annual Color Party this Saturday, August 7 outside the West Revere School Complex. Learn more and pre-register here: https://www.revererec.org/special-events

*Concert this Sunday outside the American Legion building on Broadway. Beer garden and live music featuring DECADES. A great band that plays a well rounded list of popular hits throughout the years.

*Adult Basketball tournament next weekend! 3 on 3 teams. Co-ed tournament! FREE. Please respond to this email if you are interested.

***Stay tuned for an update on tomorrow’s Movie Night.

The City encourages all Chelsea residents 16+ to apply to be part of the Community Advisory Committee regardless of their immigration status. 

Eligible candidates can apply online at https://forms.gle/rd4xnHsqH2hJ8tpKA Hard copies are available at Chelsea City Hall during business hours (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 am – 4 pm; Tuesday 8 am – 7 pm, and Friday 8 am – 12 pm). The application period is open until August 11. 

The City will have an informative session tomorrow, August 4, at 5 pm. This meeting will be in-person at the City Council Chambers but will also be available on Chelsea Community Cable TV and streamed on the City’s Facebook Page. 

To know more about the ARPA fund, please visit www.chelseama.gov/ARPA.

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Para saber más sobre el fondo ARPA, visite www.chelseama.gov/ARPA.