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Human Trafficking Forum
By Vanessa Rorai This week I had the privilege of attending a forum held at Wayne State University on the topic of human trafficking. This event not only changed my entire idea and understanding of human trafficking, it gave me a great sense of empowerment to make even the slightest change to this huge social […]
Suicide Resources
Here is a list of information and resources that I collected while preparing for the discussion on suicide prevention. http://www.aoa.gov/AoA_Programs/HPW/Behavioral/docs2/Issue%20Brief%204%20Preventing%20Suicide.pdf http://www.dbsanca.org/docs/APA_Guidelines_for_Suicidal_Behavior.1783314.pdf pages 20-22 http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/chronic/Suicide-Older_Adults.pdf 1-800-971-0016 (Friendship Line) http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA10-4515?WT.ac=EB_20110505_SMA10-4515 http://www.ncoa.org/calendar-of-events/suicide-prevention-and-older.html http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3107573/ There is a sample safety plan that is attached.
Financial Toolkit
Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services came to Royal Oak and did a great presentation on the different types of life insurance and annuities. While they were here, they gave every member a Financial Toolkit. It is available electronically at www.Michigan.gov/difs.
Meet Dorothy Jaroszewski!
Dorothy Jaroszewski is the Service Coordinator at Flat Rock Towers in Flat Rock, where she has been since June 2014. Flat Rock Towers is pretty small compared to many buildings; there are 94 members, but Dorothy also works with a few community members as well. Before become a service coordinator Dorothy has done many things. […]
Detroit HUDA Clinic — A Resource for the Underinsured
By Vanessa Rorai As part of my learning plan for my Field Placement, I interviewed a local agency that works to improve human rights and social and economic justice. I interviewed the HUDA Clinic, which is a free clinic in Detroit. This clinic, which opened in 2004, provides medical services at no cost to anyone […]