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Volume 16 Issue 1
July 2020
This month we share:
MCF's Overdose Response Program: Getting Naloxone to Those in Need
Are You Spending Your Screen Time 'Doomscrolling?
Building a Magical Bond With Your Young Child
How is COVID-19 Affecting Adolescents?
Are Video Games Priming Our Children for Gambling?
Get Connected With Our Online Support Groups
Also included: upcoming trainings and events and employment opportunities.
MCF's Overdose Response Program:
Getting Naloxone to Those in Need
Naloxone, a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose, can rapidly restore normal breathing in a person who has overdosed on heroin or another opioid. In partnership with the Howard County Health Department, all nine of MCF’s Substance Use Family Peer Support Specialists across the state have been certified to deliver training on the use of Naloxone and to distribute Naloxone doses to families in need, all at no cost to families.
“MCF developed this program because we saw a need – our staff regularly encounter families with a loved one who is actively using opioids and these families need a safety plan immediately,” explains Trish Todd, MCF’s Substance Use Program Manager. “Through this program, we have been able to train individuals and distribute Naloxone to families on the spot.”
While initially trainings were done with families on a one-to-one basis, later our staff began offering trainings and Naloxone at support group meetings and during presentations to groups on Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law
[link removed]).pdf
(this law offers legal protections for people who seek help in an emergency overdose situation, as well as for the person experiencing an overdose). Our staff also deliver these trainings online, as well as at workshops and resource fairs across the state.
Since MCF’s Overdose Response Program began in June 2019, 154 people have been trained and 356 doses of Naloxone have been distributed. Staff provide two doses of Naloxone to each person who is trained, and families that use up their doses can return to us for more. Each dose that is used has potentially saved a life.
For more information about Naloxone and Overdose Prevention training through MCF’s Overdose Response Program, contact Trish Todd at [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
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mailto:[email protected].
Are you spending your screen time 'doomscrolling?'
If you spend hours scrolling through social media and news during your downtime, you might be unintentionally harming your mental health. Defined as "the tendency to continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though that news is saddening, disheartening or depressing," Make a self-care commitment to limit or eliminate doomscrolling and replace it with a calming app, or better yet, with a connection to someone you care about!
Read the Online Article
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Building a Magical Bond With Your Young Child
by Rachel Stoyanov, FPSS, MCF’s Midshore Regional Team
I teach lots of classes these days, and parents of preschoolers always want to know the secret to happy, compliant “easy” kids. I can let the cat out of the bag for you today! The secret is building a bond as a family. You can do this by becoming an engaged parent and developing a “magical mindset.” A magical mindset means removing your heavy adult frame of mind and thinking like a little kid thinks. It means seeing the world around you with those young eyes. Trees are taller, bugs are cool, dirt feels and smells amazing. You have so much magic inside you! Here’s how you can use it.
Read More
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How is COVID-19 Affecting Adolescents?
Adolescents may appear to be less at risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms, but the pandemic has significantly disrupted their lives in many other ways. Social distancing and the interruption of typical school routines can be especially challenging for adolescents. Two of the developmental tasks of adolescence are to develop social skills and empathy and to develop a strong sense of identity. Both of these tasks happen primarily through interactions with their peers. It’s important for parents and educators to recognize that these students are experiencing not only educational setbacks, but also setbacks in their social and emotional skills. Two faculty experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Adolescent Health share their insights in this article.
Read the Online Article
[link removed]
Are Video Games Priming Our Children for Gambling?
“Right now we are living in a new world, one that we have never experienced before, and with this comes the challenge of managing the way our children use technology,” says Nancy Quidas, MCF’s Problem Gambling Program Coordinator.
Most children are now spending substantial amounts of time on electronic devices, and often that means more time spent playing online video games--which can lead to gambling or risk taking behaviors. Many popular video games feature “loot boxes,” where players can spend money to gain access to mystery game features like better weapons, a better player, or extra points. There’s no way to know when making the purchase which of these features you’ll ultimately get, which can lead some children to make repeated purchases in hopes of getting that one elusive item.
“Without realizing it, when we purchase these items for our children we are supporting the risky behavior of spending real money for unknown virtual rewards,” explains Nancy.
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Read More
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Get Connected With Our Online Support Groups
MCF now offers many online support groups
[link removed]
to provide a safe space for you to learn, share and receive compassionate help. All are facilitated by trained Family Peer Support Specialists who have dealt with similar challenges in their own families. Current groups are available for:
Parents and caregivers of children with behavioral health challenges
Young adults ages 18-26 struggling with behavioral health challenges
Anyone who cares for a person struggling with substance use (alcohol or drugs)
Parents who have lost a child to overdose
Anyone who cares for a person struggling with problem gambling
Groups are free for all participants and are held on different days of the week and different times of day. Find one or more that can work for you and join us soon!
Find a Support Group
[link removed]
Also online:
The One Mistake That Almost Ruined My Life
[link removed]
Breaking the Stigma of Addiction During the Pandemic
[link removed]
Maryland Mental Health Texting Initiative Aims to Reach Youths, Rural Communities
[link removed]
What's to Know About Gambling Addiction
[link removed]
Upcoming Trainings & Events:
Exploring the Stages of Change: Regrounding Our Response
Join Maryland Coalition of Families for a free virtual training for families and loved ones of those struggling with substance use disorders. Learn how to support yourself and your loved one by understanding addictive behaviors and the process of intentional behavior change.
When: Tuesday, August 11
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: Online
Read More and Register
[link removed]
For a complete list of upcoming trainings and events, visit our web site
[link removed]
.
MCF Employment Opportunities
MCF is growing, and we have employment opportunities that might be perfect for you or someone you know! We currently have job openings for:
Substance Use/Problem Gambling:
Family Peer Support Specialist, Baltimore City
[link removed]
Family Peer Support Specialist, Mid-Shore
[link removed]
Family Peer Support Specialist, Prince George's & Anne Arundel countie
[link removed]
s
Family Peer Support Outreach Specialist, Baltimore City
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
Mental Health
Family Peer Support Specialist, Lower Shore
[link removed]
Early Childhood
Family Peer Support Specialist, Central Maryland
[link removed]
Family Peer Support Specialist, Eastern Shore
[link removed]
Family Peer Support Specialist, Western Maryland
[link removed]
Family Peer Support Specialist, Southern Maryland
[link removed]
Click here for further information on employment opportunities
[link removed]
.
Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) helps families who care for someone with behavioral health needs. Using personal experience as parents, caregivers, youth and other loved ones, we connect, support and empower Maryland’s families. Our staff provide one-to-one support to parents and caregivers of young people with mental health issues and to any loved one who cares for someone with a substance use or gambling issue.
10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 234 | Columbia, MD 21044
Toll Free: (888) 607-3637 | Fax: (410) 730-8331
www.mdcoalition.org
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Volume 16 Issue 1
July 2020
This month we share:
MCF's Overdose Response Program: Getting Naloxone to Those in Need
Are You Spending Your Screen Time 'Doomscrolling?
Building a Magical Bond With Your Young Child
How is COVID-19 Affecting Adolescents?
Are Video Games Priming Our Children for Gambling?
Get Connected With Our Online Support Groups
Also included: upcoming trainings and events and employment opportunities.
MCF's Overdose Response Program:
Getting Naloxone to Those in Need
Naloxone, a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose, can rapidly restore normal breathing in a person who has overdosed on heroin or another opioid. In partnership with the Howard County Health Department, all nine of MCF’s Substance Use Family Peer Support Specialists across the state have been certified to deliver training on the use of Naloxone and to distribute Naloxone doses to families in need, all at no cost to families.
“MCF developed this program because we saw a need – our staff regularly encounter families with a loved one who is actively using opioids and these families need a safety plan immediately,” explains Trish Todd, MCF’s Substance Use Program Manager. “Through this program, we have been able to train individuals and distribute Naloxone to families on the spot.”
While initially trainings were done with families on a one-to-one basis, later our staff began offering trainings and Naloxone at support group meetings and during presentations to groups on Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law
[link removed]).pdf
(this law offers legal protections for people who seek help in an emergency overdose situation, as well as for the person experiencing an overdose). Our staff also deliver these trainings online, as well as at workshops and resource fairs across the state.
Since MCF’s Overdose Response Program began in June 2019, 154 people have been trained and 356 doses of Naloxone have been distributed. Staff provide two doses of Naloxone to each person who is trained, and families that use up their doses can return to us for more. Each dose that is used has potentially saved a life.
For more information about Naloxone and Overdose Prevention training through MCF’s Overdose Response Program, contact Trish Todd at [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
.
mailto:[email protected].
Are you spending your screen time 'doomscrolling?'
If you spend hours scrolling through social media and news during your downtime, you might be unintentionally harming your mental health. Defined as "the tendency to continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though that news is saddening, disheartening or depressing," Make a self-care commitment to limit or eliminate doomscrolling and replace it with a calming app, or better yet, with a connection to someone you care about!
Read the Online Article
[link removed]
Building a Magical Bond With Your Young Child
by Rachel Stoyanov, FPSS, MCF’s Midshore Regional Team
I teach lots of classes these days, and parents of preschoolers always want to know the secret to happy, compliant “easy” kids. I can let the cat out of the bag for you today! The secret is building a bond as a family. You can do this by becoming an engaged parent and developing a “magical mindset.” A magical mindset means removing your heavy adult frame of mind and thinking like a little kid thinks. It means seeing the world around you with those young eyes. Trees are taller, bugs are cool, dirt feels and smells amazing. You have so much magic inside you! Here’s how you can use it.
Read More
[link removed]
How is COVID-19 Affecting Adolescents?
Adolescents may appear to be less at risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms, but the pandemic has significantly disrupted their lives in many other ways. Social distancing and the interruption of typical school routines can be especially challenging for adolescents. Two of the developmental tasks of adolescence are to develop social skills and empathy and to develop a strong sense of identity. Both of these tasks happen primarily through interactions with their peers. It’s important for parents and educators to recognize that these students are experiencing not only educational setbacks, but also setbacks in their social and emotional skills. Two faculty experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Adolescent Health share their insights in this article.
Read the Online Article
[link removed]
Are Video Games Priming Our Children for Gambling?
“Right now we are living in a new world, one that we have never experienced before, and with this comes the challenge of managing the way our children use technology,” says Nancy Quidas, MCF’s Problem Gambling Program Coordinator.
Most children are now spending substantial amounts of time on electronic devices, and often that means more time spent playing online video games--which can lead to gambling or risk taking behaviors. Many popular video games feature “loot boxes,” where players can spend money to gain access to mystery game features like better weapons, a better player, or extra points. There’s no way to know when making the purchase which of these features you’ll ultimately get, which can lead some children to make repeated purchases in hopes of getting that one elusive item.
“Without realizing it, when we purchase these items for our children we are supporting the risky behavior of spending real money for unknown virtual rewards,” explains Nancy.
[link removed]
Read More
[link removed]
Get Connected With Our Online Support Groups
MCF now offers many online support groups
[link removed]
to provide a safe space for you to learn, share and receive compassionate help. All are facilitated by trained Family Peer Support Specialists who have dealt with similar challenges in their own families. Current groups are available for:
Parents and caregivers of children with behavioral health challenges
Young adults ages 18-26 struggling with behavioral health challenges
Anyone who cares for a person struggling with substance use (alcohol or drugs)
Parents who have lost a child to overdose
Anyone who cares for a person struggling with problem gambling
Groups are free for all participants and are held on different days of the week and different times of day. Find one or more that can work for you and join us soon!
Find a Support Group
[link removed]
Also online:
The One Mistake That Almost Ruined My Life
[link removed]
Breaking the Stigma of Addiction During the Pandemic
[link removed]
Maryland Mental Health Texting Initiative Aims to Reach Youths, Rural Communities
[link removed]
What's to Know About Gambling Addiction
[link removed]
Upcoming Trainings & Events:
Exploring the Stages of Change: Regrounding Our Response
Join Maryland Coalition of Families for a free virtual training for families and loved ones of those struggling with substance use disorders. Learn how to support yourself and your loved one by understanding addictive behaviors and the process of intentional behavior change.
When: Tuesday, August 11
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: Online
Read More and Register
[link removed]
For a complete list of upcoming trainings and events, visit our web site
[link removed]
.
MCF Employment Opportunities
MCF is growing, and we have employment opportunities that might be perfect for you or someone you know! We currently have job openings for:
Substance Use/Problem Gambling:
Family Peer Support Specialist, Baltimore City
[link removed]
Family Peer Support Specialist, Mid-Shore
[link removed]
Family Peer Support Specialist, Prince George's & Anne Arundel countie
[link removed]
s
Family Peer Support Outreach Specialist, Baltimore City
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
Mental Health
Family Peer Support Specialist, Lower Shore
[link removed]
Early Childhood
Family Peer Support Specialist, Central Maryland
[link removed]
Family Peer Support Specialist, Eastern Shore
[link removed]
Family Peer Support Specialist, Western Maryland
[link removed]
Family Peer Support Specialist, Southern Maryland
[link removed]
Click here for further information on employment opportunities
[link removed]
.
Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) helps families who care for someone with behavioral health needs. Using personal experience as parents, caregivers, youth and other loved ones, we connect, support and empower Maryland’s families. Our staff provide one-to-one support to parents and caregivers of young people with mental health issues and to any loved one who cares for someone with a substance use or gambling issue.
10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 234 | Columbia, MD 21044
Toll Free: (888) 607-3637 | Fax: (410) 730-8331
www.mdcoalition.org
[link removed]
| Connect on Facebook
[link removed]
[link removed]
or LinkedIn
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| Join the Mailing List
[link removed]
DONATE TODAY
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Copyright © 2020, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
Maryland Coalition of Families
10632 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 234
Columbia, MD 21044
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