This week we have a potpourri of events, webinars and initiatives! Anything from bullying, sober curious events and restaurant initiatives, you’ll find it here today.
For 2022, we are investing in ourselves and our wellness – so here we go!
weekly CHOW meetings this week
Don’t forget – all of our in person meetings are now HYBRID!
That means that when you visit http://www.chowco.org/meetings, you will be able to see a physical address and a Zoom link for each in person location. You can join us on ALL of our meetings from the comfort of your home.
We can’t wait to meet you!
#PowerTo x YouthRoots
Caring for Denver has partnered with YouthRoots to convene a Youth Advisory Board that is sharing their thoughts on our Youth funding area. The group has identified “mental health counseling” and “mental health resources in schools” as the top needs in the community. Read more on the YouthRoots blog.
Read more at https://youthroots.org/cfd-partnership/
Check out our friends, Sober aF
Denver may be the binge-drinking capital of the United States, but there is a new movement brewing for people tired of New Year’s Day hangovers and binge-drinking culture.
Using terms like “Dry January” and “Sober Curious”, many social drinkers, who don’t necessarily consider themselves alcoholics, are looking to make a change for 2020. And there are more outlets for it than ever.
Read more at https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/sober-curious-movement-takes-off-in-craft-brewing-denver
Parenting Under the Influence: Working With Parents Who Are Using Substances
| How much is too much? This important webinar will help identify when substance use crosses -the often fuzzy line – into problematic use requiring intervention for the safely of children. Pitfalls with “zero tolerance” based systems will be discussed along with strategies to keep parents engaged in a process of change to help keep families together. |
| This webinar is FREE and registration is required. |
February 11, 2022 | 12:00 pm–1:00 pm (CDT)
The Mental Health Impact of Bullying
When people hear the word “bully,” they may think of a child being pushed around by another kid. Or they may think of someone being insulted by a peer, whether face-to-face or online.
Regardless of its shape and form, these experiences can be incredibly serious and often have lifelong effects. And while everyone cannot be forced to get along, there are steps we can all take to reduce bullying and make everyone feel more welcome.
Multi-State Recovery Friendly Workplace Community of Practice
The Peer Recovery Center of Excellence (PR CoE) is the first SAMHSA funded technical assistance center dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the Peer Recovery workforce (focused on SUD). The PR CoE provides resources, specialized training, and targeted consultation to individuals, organizations, and communities looking for assistance in building the capacity of the Peer Recovery workforce and Recovery Community Organizations. Join the February Community of Practice to learn more about the center and what it may have to offer your RFW-related efforts. Please see the attached document for our presenter bios.
Additionally, New Hampshire RFW will be speaking to how they’ve leveraged local partnerships to deepen their work with RFWs, including how this work was funded and lessons learned. They welcome CoP members who have leveraged strong partnerships to present as well (more on that below).
There will also of course be time for Q&A.
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvbUfUTSJRqDkDW5DWD_DC6JIKCLdK_CbsYzNnSHfwhsdg_A/viewform
Wednesday, February 9th @ 12pm-2pm (EST)
Colorado Restaurant & Bar Show
he Colorado Restaurant & Bar (CRB) Show is back! After a two-year in-person hiatus, it’s time to gather again and celebrate the Colorado restaurant industry as it rises above the pandemic; join us on March 8 and 9 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver to learn how you can keep your business moving forward, no matter what occurs, through operational innovation, sustainability initiatives, wellness, and more.
The CRB Show delivers the tools, resources, and ideas that chefs, managers, owners, and operators need to maintain their competitive edge in a crowded marketplace. This two-day trade show, which is free to attend, will feature over 130+ exhibitors, from the national heavy hitters to local up-and-coming businesses, and include six educational sessions to help you keep your business on the cutting edge. It only costs $25 dollars to attend all of the educational sessions — until February 11. Thereafter, educational sessions cost $45 or $55 at the door.
Register at https://web.corestaurant.org/atlas/events/2022-colorado-restaurant-bar-show-534/register
Have an excellent week!