Crains Detroit Business published a guide of resources for veterans and employers. See attached. 7/23/12
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Translation assistance
Google translate and other online translation sites can assist in communicating with members who speak limited English. If a member has access to a computer, they can use the site to type in a question in their native language, translate it to English then copy and paste it into an e-mail. Your reply can then be translated back into another language. This seems to have great promise in places like Madison Heights Co-op, where there are a large number of highly educated members with limited English.
Salvation Army Service by Zip Code
The Salvation Army is restricted to serving people within particular zip codes. The attached sheet indicates Detroit-area Salvation Army locations by zip codes they service.
Know Someone Interested in Becoming a Healthy Eating Program Leader?
This is a training opportunity that may be of interest to you and/or someone you know. Attached is a flyer from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B regarding a free training they are offering in September to become a Healthy Eating for Successful Living program leader. Healthy Eating is an evidence-based program designed for seniors who want to learn more about nutrition and how lifestyle changes can promote better health. Preference will be given to prospective leaders from the AAA 1-B service area, which consists of the following counties: Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw. If space allows, candidates from other counties will be considered. Once trained, there is an expectation that leaders will conduct and complete at least one workshop prior to October 31, 2013.
Educational Presentation at Washington Square Co-op
Washington Square Co-op will be hosting an educational presentation on August 21, 2012 at 2pm. A representative from Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services will be sharing information with the members regarding Powers of Attorney and Health Care Advocates. We are looking forward to this presentation as there has been a great deal of interest on this topic thus far!!
AARP MI Shred Instead
AARP MI Shred Instead – Woodward Location, Detroit, MI 8/30/12
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes in the United States. That’s why AARP Michigan is inviting youto bring old documents containing your personal information to our mobile shredding truck for disposal on August 30th! Come anytime between 10am and 2pm to get your old documents shredded! No appointment time neccessary!
Capacity: (Unlimited)
Contact: MI, AARP
Phone: (877) 926-8300
Email: VRasmussen@aarp.org
WHEN:
Date: August 30, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
WHERE:
Hannan House
4750 Woodward Ave.
Parking Lot
Detroit, MI 48201
AARP MI Shred Instead – Westside Location – Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 8/30/12
Capacity: (Unlimited)
Contact: MI, AARP
Phone: (877) 926-8300
Email: VRasmussen@aarp.org
WHEN:
Date: August 30, 2012
Time: 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
WHERE:
Redford Evangelical Lutheran Church
22159 Grand River Ave
Parking Lot
Detroit, MI 48219
Managing Mental Health Concerns
From the University of Michigan Depression Center Newsletter, Summer 2012:
Sticking with a treatment plan for depression or bipolar disorder can be extraordinarily difficult. This issue of UPDATE explores the idea of “treatment adherence,” which is roughly defined as following the course of treatment that your health care provider has established with you, whether that treatment involves medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, managing co-occurring conditions, or combinations of these. We discuss why adherence is so important for reaching and maintaining wellness, and offer some strategies for overcoming barriers that may stand in your way.
DHS application legal assistance
The legal organization that assists with DHS application issues is the Center for Civil Justice. I just found out they only open cases for food benefits in Wayne County and work with Medicaid cases only in Genessee County. However, one of their assistants told me that even though they can’t open a case for you, they can answer any questions you have and advises you to call.