admin posted on May 02, 2011 10:12
Quakerdale Events May 1 – May 7
Celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week by Gearing Up in Green
This week is dedicated to increasing public awareness about the triumphs and challenges in children’s mental health across the nation so be green!
Why is children’s mental health important?
· Our children are our future.
· Mental health is essential to overall health and well being.
· Many emotional and mental health disorders in children and youth are real and treatable.
· Children and youth with mental health challenges and their families deserve access to services and supports that are family driven, youth guided and culturally appropriate.
· Values of acceptance, dignity and social inclusion should be promoted throughout all communities for children, youth and families. (www.ffcmh.org)
Support by wearing green with a green ribbon! Why a green ribbon?
“In the 1800s, the color green was used to brand people who were labeled “insane”. The children’s mental health community decided to continue using the color green, but with a completely different focus. Green signifies new life, new growth, and new beginnings. Therefore, we wear green ribbons to raise public awareness about the importance of good mental health in the lives of children and youth.” (www.ffchm.org)
If you would like ribbons contact the Development Office at 641-497-5294
Other Upcoming Events, May 1-7
1.) Wednesday, May 4, Time (TBA): Iowa State Representative of District 22, Deborah Berry will be making an announcement commemorating National Residential Education Day and Quakerdale at the Iowa Legislature House meeting!
Please stay tuned… Once a time is announced we will be sure to let you know so you can listen to her announcement live on www.legis.iowa.gov. by clicking “Live House Audio”.
Get more info about the day: http://www.residentialeducation.org/2011/04/national-residential-education-day-is-may-4/
2.) Wednesday, May 4, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm : Community Outreach at South Hardin High School. A Quakerdale representative will be spending lunch hours with high school students in light of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The students will receive green ribbons and learn more about being mentally healthy through an interactive game.
2.) Friday, May 6 : Waterloo Campus Open House and Laughter Yoga Workshops with Laura Gentry aka “Laughing Laura”
· 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Lunch and Quakerdale Presentation
· 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm : Laughter Yoga Workshop #1
· 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm : Open house continues
· 6:00 pm - Quakerdale Presentation
· 6:30 pm - Laughter Yoga Workshop #2
3.) Friday, May 6: Pick up a copy of the Eldora Hardin Co. Index! The paper will highlight the Promise Academy Recognition/Awards Banquet.
4.) Saturday, May 7: Christian Motorcycle Association will be volunteering at the Quakerdale New Providence Campus.
5.) Saturday, May 7: Manning Campus will be commemorating by hosting a family barbeque for youth and their parents. (this is not available to the public)