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CPA Update PLEASE SAVE THE DATE FOR TRAINING BY THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS “YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID” FRIDAY JANUARY 12, 2018, 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. AT THE PARISH HOUSE Fee: $60; Scholarships Available Sponsored by the Community Support Series This course is designed for first responders, parents, and community members to help them understand the warning signs of a mental health crisis in youth and young adults. We are bringing an expert from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI of Maine; www.namimaine.org) to provide the all-day training. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. (NOTE: For teachers, the suicide awareness portion of this “Youth Mental Health First Aid [YMHFA]” training meets the state mandate for awareness, not gatekeeper. Gatekeeper is a separate training. This training provides a 3-year national, evidence-based certification for participants that can be used to earn up to 8 continuing education credits. The certificate gives 8 credit hours.) Contact: 207-749-8022 or erikagneumann@gmail.com The town is once again issuing burn permits, and they are still available for free through Ralph or Kim Munroe and Lisa Israel or online for a cost of $7 ($2 of which goes to the town) at www.maineburnpermit.com . As quite often happens this time of year, we are experiencing extremely high fire danger days. Please be aware and follow the rules before starting any fires. All fires must be attended at all times and require a burn permit. Ralph Munroe Cell 712-3827 Ralph and Kim Munroe Home 846-4654 Lisa Israel 274-0716 Firefighter Footnotes IMPORTANT RESOURCE NUMBERS AA 24-hour Hotline.... 774 4335/800-737-6237 Al Anon/Alateen to help family/ friends of alcoholics... 284-1844/800-498-1844 NA Hotline... 800-974-0062 24-Hour Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Hotline.... 888-568-1112 Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline... 800-871-7741 Family Crisis Services... 800-537-6066

Don’t Miss the Second Annual Italian Night at the Hall!

January 27 The Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Janna Hobbs and Michael Hollander to Promote Mental Health Awareness Five Kinds of Lasagna Chicken Parmesan Garlic Bread Salad Dessert Bar Featuring Gina’s Cannoli

BYOB: Enjoy a Glass of Your Favorite Spirit with Your Meal! Suggested Donation: $7

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