CETPA News October 2017

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Introducing the redesigned cetpa.org

Thanks to a grant from SAMHSA to increase access to care using technology we have completely redesigned our website. Our more modern and easiwer to navigate website has some exciting features, like a client portal, an electronic referral form, and a resource library, among other great features. The website is designed to increase access to our services by making it easier to access general program information and their medical records.

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Open Enrollment for Telecounseling Program

CETPA is once again enrolling new clients for our Telecounseling program. Participants of this program will receive 6 months of free counseling via video conference, resources and clinical support from our Recovery Support Specialist, as long as they can comply with attending one session per week. This program is funded by a SAMHSA grant encouraging the development of Technology Assisted Care for people with barriers accessing mental health resources during normal business hours, live far from a provider or have transportation issues.

To qualify for the Tele-Counseling program clients must:

  • live far from CETPA (25 miles or more),
  • Be unable to drive, or depend on taxi cabs or someone with limited time to drive them,
  • Be comfortable with technology and with speaking to a counselor via their computer or mobile device,
  • Be able to use a client’s portal and exchange email with counselor,
  • Have completed an evaluation at CETPA to qualify for this program.
  • There are only 25 spaces for the next year and would like to prioritize clients with the greatest needs.

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In this Issue

Events:

¡Vida Life! Program Wednesdays 3 – 7:00 pm VIH y Hepatitis Testing @ CETPA DREAM’RS

Careers

We are hiring!

To refer a client to the program please fill the referral form on our website at https://www.cetpa.org/referrals/

To download the program flyer click here

Apex Program Updates

Apex Program receives donation

Thanks to the diligence of APEX program RSS Evelyne Alonso, CETPA received a donation for $500 plus over 200 new school supplies from Carmax, Norcross. We thank Carmax for their generous donation that will support the participants of our Apex program in Gwinnett County.

Apex Program continues to expand services

Our Apex program has expanded its services to two new schools in Gwinnett County. In addition to Graves, Nesbit & Rockbridge Elementary we are now also serving students in Radloff Middle school and Meadowcreek High School.

Lyzette Santiago-Rodriguez, LPC joins the Apex Team

We welcome a new LPC to the Apex program! Lyzette Santiago joins Michele Ruiz Muniz, MA, LAPC and Mariana Brady as counselors of the Apex school-based counseling program. To meet all of our Apex staff you can visit https://www.cetpa.org/team-members APEX is a state-funded program dedicated to providing school-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families. Through this program, we target the needs of the client and their families by providing group therapy, parenting classes, and opportunities to enroll in our N.ES.T. Mental health clubhouse. To learn more about Apex visit https://www.cetpa.org/school/

GEN-Rx Program Updates

CETPA GEN-Rx participates in Norcross Police Festival

Our Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Program: GEN-Rx participated in the Gateway International Food & Music Festival organized by the Norcross Police Department. According to Diana Plazas, GEN-Rx program director, during the event, we were able to hand out information to over 200 participants and 60 of them were provided material related to safekeeping and disposing of prescription drugs. One of the participants won a prescription lockbox that was raffled during the event. GEN-Rx also participated in the Portal de Salud Fair this past September 30, 2017 at the Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Mission.

Telemundo Atlanta broadcasts GEN-Rx documentary

Telemundo Atlanta (WKTB) broadcasted twice during the past weeks our Emmy® Award Winning documentary Prescription Drugs: Dangerously Legal.  The documentary was featured on Saturday September 16, 2017 at 11:00 am and Sunday September 24, 2017 at 10:00 am. You can watch the documentary clicking below.

 

2nd Annual Respect in Recovery 5K Run/Walk

The DBHDD Division of Behavioral Health, in partnership with multiple other state agencies, is excited to host the 2nd Annual Respect in Recovery 5K Race/Walk!! Our theme this year is Removing Hurdles… Raising Hope. The race will be held in Atlanta’s beautiful Grant Park. Runner check-in will begin at 8 AM and the 5K will officially start at 9:30 AM. This promises to be a fantastic event!! Click on this link to register https://www.active.com/atlanta-ga/running/distance-running-races/respect-in-recovery-5k-run-walk-2017  For additional information please contact Jill Mays by email  Jill.Mays@dbhdd.ga.gov or phone 404-657-2140.

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