Mental Health Month May 2020 Newsletter You are not alone. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. CSVANW’s goal this month is to raise awareness around the connection that domestic and sexual violence has on our health: mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. This year is critically important to raise awareness so that we support our collective resilience, health and well-being during times of isolation and distancing. We know tribal communities experience higher rates of mental health related issues and it is important that we name the stress, isolation and anxiety linked with the coronavirus may have a heightened effect on our relatives. This is especially true for victims of domestic and sexual violence who may be self-isolating with abusive partners and those who living in rural areas of reservations. But we want to reassure them, and all of you, that you are not alone. We are truly in this together. Mental health and safety are essential to everyone’s health and well-being but particularly during this current public health situation. It is vital we pay attention to our physical and mental health. While practicing physical distancing, we invite you to get involved with us online and through our social media for ways to stay active and move our bodies to mental-health related tips and best-practices. Say Their Name May 5th is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG). Join the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women in the days leading up to May 5th in raising awareness and honoring our loved ones who have been taken too soon. CSVANW has created a space to expand upon awareness and remember not just our Native grandmothers, mothers, aunties and sisters; but also our little ones, 2SLGBTQ+, men, boys, and other relatives who are gone without the justice they deserve. The lives of all our relatives matter and on May 5th we honor them. #SayTheirName Submit Name ‌ ‌ ‌ SAAM Day of Action April 7, 2020 On April 7, 2020, CSVANW wore teal, the color of sexual assault awareness and prevention. We wore teal for the important issues about respect, consent and supporting survivors. We encouraged our relatives online to join us in wearing teal and joining the movement! CSVANW Delivers PPEs to Tribal Communities April 14, 2020 CSVANW has been mobilizing around the needs of our Members. From delivering personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies to our tribal domestic violence shelters, to gathering and dispersing hundreds of masks to tribal communities—we are working to support those folks who are still showing up to provide life-saving services for survivors. We continue to stand in awe of domestic and sexual violence service providers. Thank you for everything you do. Denim Day April 29, 2020 On April 29, 2020, CSVANW is joining Denim Day! We are wearing denim today to show our support, to educate, to raise awareness, to protest all sexual violence & to remind that no clothing item can cause or is an excuse for sexual assault. ‌ ‌ ‌ Follow us on social media to stay updated when CSVANW is in the community. THANK YOU TO OUR CHANGE MAKERS April 2020 DONORS Katherine Brandhuber Mackenzie Morgan Rebecca Steele Barbara Deppman Keith and Mary Pryor Uba Backonja Lila Banach Kathryn Harris Kristin Macapagal Jasmine Dillon Clifford Saunders Caroline Young Nicole Sharp Geralyn Montano Shawn Jackinsky Rose Family Advocacy Edward Colmar Patrick Hurst Mary Parmenter Rachael Warren MJ Stuelke Lydia B Liz Mick Bailey Barnett Rebekah Johnson Alexa Evans Isbah Raja Holly Scholles Alena G Daniel Howerton Hannah Smith Karla B Lorelei Smith Nat N Jakaia Thomas Zeke S Darcie R Erin Briggs Amanda Voss Eric Duncan Cheryl Zoeller UNM Women’s Resource Center Margaret Bullis Liz Radman Gwen Pinger Anangookwe Wolf Sierra Landrum Kat Winkleman Risa Kuperstein Kaitlyn Hatch Daniel Jolliff Breanna Sheehan Jude Snare Tia Turner Liza Purdy Rosalie Nava Vivien Greene National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Native Women and Girls Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 Wear RED in Tuesday, May 5, 2020, and share your photo on social media using the hashtags #MMIWG #MMIWGActionNow MMIWG - Respect Our Boundaries: A Conversation On Land, Bodies and Consent Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 6:00 PM (MT) ZOOM Webinar & Facebook LIVE This MMIWG Awareness Day we are looking at what our elders have always stressed in caring for our culture, land, language and health by surviving day to day to exist in a world that is constantly violating Indigenous livelihood. What happens to our lands, connects well with what is happening to our bodies, and we are seeing it clearly as our teaching have always warned us. Join CSVANW on the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn and Girls to learn more. Announcing the New Mexico Healthcare Worker and First Responder Support Line The State of New Mexico has launched a support line specifically for healthcare workers and first responders. The line is available 24/7 to support those on the front lines of the state's pandemic response and connect them to a professional counselor. The reasons to call might include: Facing challenges at work or home due to the COVID-19 pandemic Experiencing stress, fear, anxiety, sadness, or depression about the essential work you are doing to support people The emotional impact of isolation due to physical distancing Need to talk to someone aboutexperiences you are feeling, seeing, and hearing about due to the pandemic You can also call to talk about how to help a friend, colleague, or family member that you are concerned about The line is answered by professional counselors at the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line, a statewide crisis line offering mental health crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and referrals to New Mexicans 24/7/365. Announcing the NMConnect mobile app! The New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (NMCAL) is excited to announce the NMConnect smartphone app for all New Mexicans. NMConnect is here to close the gap by engaging people with immediate access to mental health professionals and resources. After serving the state for over 7 years and fielding more than 245,000 calls and 70,000 text messages, the app will enable NMCAL to reach even more of New Mexico’s 2 million+ residents. Key features: Directly connect to a counselor or peer support worker; Directly text a peer support worker; Access up to date resources for substance use, mental health services, and other community resources Updated information on the state response to COVID-19 Read announcement from the Governor of NM Deadline Extended! Bureau of Justice Assistance Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program: Tribal Responses to Drug Overdoses On behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) is releasing the Tribal Responses to Drug Overdoses solicitation. The is apart of a series of demonstration projects funded under theComprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) to support national demonstration collaborations to build local capacity and support innovation. Under this solicitation, up to five tribal communities will be selected for an award of up to $500,000 each for a 14-month time period. Read the solicitation Applications Due by May 14, 2020 Eligibility Applicants are limited to federally recognized Indian tribal governments, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. This includes Alaska Native villages and tribal consortia consisting of two or more federally recognized Indian tribes. Current Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program (COAP) site- based grantees are eligible to apply. Overview of Solicitation The Tribal Responses to Drug Overdoses grant is designed to assist federally recognized tribes in identifying resource deployment strategies to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with drug overdoses among individuals who come in contact with law enforcement or are involved in the criminal justice system. Tribes will have implementation support from the combined resources and expertise of the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with other partners. Applicant Webinar A webinar about the Tribal Responses to Drug Overdoses and the application process was held on March 26, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., ET. The applicant webinar included a presentation about ODMAP that focused on providing a complete overview of the capabilities of ODMAP and the implementation process. A recording of the webinar is available at [link removed]. A PDF version of the PowerPoint presentation that was used during the webinar is available at [link removed]. Learn more about COSSAP: Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program Center Shelter Advocates Clinical Director Mental Health Therapist Case Manager Become a Member Donate Today Follow us on Social Media ‌ ‌ ‌ Stay Updated: Sign Up for Our Emails Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women | 4600 B Montgomery Blvd NE, Ste 202, Albuquerque, NM 87109 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!