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November & December Prevention Opportunities

The Tillamook Family Counseling Center is pleased to announce upcoming prevention programs that will be presented by Tillamook Family Counseling Center Prevention Staff. If you should have questions about the prevention programs or the calendar, please feel free to reach out to Janeane at Janeanek@tfcc.org or call me at (503)842-8201 extension #270. 

It’s a New Day Prevention Calendar

SOS Tillamook—the Prevention Program of Tillamook Family Counseling Center, is excited to once again be gathering artwork from local students to be featured in the 2024 Tillamook County Calendar.  The theme this year “It’s A New Day” is open to students of ALL AGES. You can download the coloring template and learn more at Tillamook County Pioneer.

Question Persuade Refer Gatekeeper Training

The QPR Gatekeeper training will be presented virtually using the Zoom platform on November 10th, from 10:00 to 11:30AM. This training is a community mental health intervention that was listed on SAMSHA’s National Registry of Evidence Based Programs and Practices as an effective suicide prevention training. This training was designed to be beneficial for all adults, including parents, teachers, employers, health staff, and hospitality staff. This training will be offered at no cost to the participant (registration for this training will be limited to 20 participants that reside or work in Tillamook County). To learn more email Janeanek@tfcc.org.

Painting for Self-Care

This activity will take place on November 16th, 2023, from 3:30-5:30PM at the Tillamook Bay Community College. Community members who attend the event will have a chance to interact with other community members, paint art on an art canvas, and have opportunities to take home prevention information(underage substance use prevention, problem gambling prevention, suicide prevention, and parent supports). All needed supplies are provided. To learn more about email Janeanek@tfcc.org or AngelicaO@TFCC.org.

Question Persuade Refer Gatekeeper Training (Spanish Language)

The QPR Gatekeeper training will be presented in person at the Tillamook Bay Community College on December 14th, from 4:00 to 5:30PM. This training is a community mental health intervention that was listed on SAMSHA’s National Registry of Evidence Based Programs and Practices as an effective suicide prevention training. This training was designed to be beneficial for all adults, including parents, teachers, employers, health staff, and hospitality staff. This training will be offered at no cost to the participant (registration for this training will be limited to 20 participants that reside or work in Tillamook County). To learn more email AngelicaO@TFCC.org.

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