National Drug Take-Back Day
2019-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NH
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
The Strafford County Public Health Network has been working with local police departments over the years to spread education about safe disposal of unused medications.
Please take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to keep our communities safe!

Lead Poisoning in NH: What You Need to Know
2019-11-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Mitchell Hill BBQ, 50 N. Main Street, Rochester, NH, 03867, United States
Did you know that 652 New Hampshire children were poisoned by lead in 2017?
This event sheds light on a problem often mistaken for being taken care of. Landlords, property owners, parents and neighbors alike can all benefit from attending this exciting and informative event.
Enjoy a free dinner while hearing experts speak about the state of lead poisoning in NH, and what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Where:
Mitchell Hill BBQ
50 N. Main Street,
Rochester, NH 03867
When:
Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2019
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Program starts at 6:00 PM

Cooking Class for the Whole Family
2019-11-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-11-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-12-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-12-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Goodwin Community Health, 311 Route 108, Somersworth, NH, 03878, United States
Gather the whole family & join us on Monday evenings for 4 weeks at Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth with UNH Cooperative Extension’s Nutrition Connections for a FREE cooking class series! Enjoy interactive demonstrations, learning something new & trying new recipes with the whole family. Each family will receive groceries each week to try their new recipe at home as well as a voucher* at the end of our last class to use at the Winter Farmer’s Markets, sponsored by Seacoast Eat Local!

Dates: Mondays November 18th & 25th and December 2nd & 9th
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Goodwin Community Health (311 Route 108 Somersworth, NH 03878)

This event is free but registration is required. Please contact SCPHN to register today at 603-994-6357 or SCPHN@GoodwinCH.org

*Must attend all 4 classes to receive Farmer’s Market voucher

2019 Addiction Summit
2019-11-20 08:30 - 17:00 | Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Ave, Dover, NH, 03820, United States
The 2019 Addiction Summit will center on building trauma-informed communities which can increase resilience and ultimately help us better manage issues surrounding substance misuse in Strafford County.

Get your tickets here!

Beyond Self-Care: Creating a Safer System
2019-12-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Ave, Dover, NH, 03820, United States
Join us as we look beyond self-care to examine systemic solutions to compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. This free community forum will include panel discussions, interactive breakouts, light dinner and networking. Designed for people working in sectors ranging from substance use disorder treatment, education, child-protection, sexual assault and domestic violence services, physical and mental health care, first responders and more. FREE, but registration is required, at tinyurl.com/beyondselfcare

Somersworth Family Morning Out
2020-01-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-01-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-01-24 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-01-31 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-02-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-02-14 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-02-21 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-02-28 09:30 - 11:00 | Goodwin Community Health, 311 Route 108, Somersworth, NH, 03878, United States
Held each Friday morning at Goodwin Community Health on the second floor, this group is for children ages birth to six, with their parents or other caregivers. Children explore age-appropriate crafts and other activities, have positive play with peers and adults, and enjoy songs, snacks and story time. Facilitated by Kristin and Johanna.
Advance signup not needed

Learn more:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/somersworth-family-morning-out-2/all/

Contact:
603-422-8209

Resilience Film Screening
2020-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | YMCA Strafford County, 35 Industrial Way, , NH, Rochester, NH, NH, 03867
RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS & THE SCIENCE OF HOPE

EVENT DATE AND LOCATION:
Friday, January 10
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
at the YMCA of Strafford County
35 Industrial Way, Rochester, NH

CREATING TRAUMA INFORMED COMMUNITIES

The YMCA will be hosting two events where presenter, Jeanine K. Fitzgerald, will show the critically acclaimed documentary Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope. After watching the film, we will discuss how ACEs effects children and how we can help our community.

For questions contact Katie Soule, Early Learning Center Director at 603.994.4113 or ksoule@graniteymca.org

MEET OUR PRESENTER JEANINE K. FITZGERALD
Jeanine draws on more than 35 years of professional experience to empower teachers and parents to achieve more with children “at risk.” With experience as a certified teacher, mental health professional and mother of three children, she understands the promise of every child, as well as the diversity of their needs.
For more information, visit her website at:
www.jeaninekfitzgerald.com

Relative Caregiver Recharge
2020-01-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-02-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-03-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Goodwin Community Health, 311 Route 108, Somersworth, NH, 03878, United States
Are you a grandparent or a relative caring for children? If so, you are not alone. It is estimated that more than 13,000 grandparents in NH are raising grandchildren, and many feel they have no one to turn to for day to day support or helpful information. This monthly group (2nd Monday of each month) will provide a friendly, informal opportunity for relative caregivers and grandparents to connect and support one another and to learn more about available resources. Bring your successes, challenges, questions and ideas to share with the group! This group is open to all relative caregivers and grandparents, snacks and beverages are provided, and free child care is available with advance sign-up. To learn more, call Patrice at (603) 422-8209.
Learn more / Sign up:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/relative-caregiver-recharge-2/all/

Emergency Cold Weather Warming Center
2020-01-20 18:00 - 2020-01-21 08:00 | St. Johns Methodist Church, 28 Cataract Ave, Dover, 03820, United States
Monday: 1/20 @ St. Johns Methodist Church in Dover 6p-8a

Emergency Warming Center - St. Georges Church in Dover
2020-01-21 18:00 - 2020-01-22 08:00 | St. Georges Church, 15 Chapel St, Dover, NH, 03820, United States
Tuesday: 1/21 @ St. Georges Church in Dover 6p-8a

Cold Weather Warming Center
2020-01-22 18:00 - 2020-01-23 08:00 | St. Georges Church, 15 Chapel St, Dover, NH, 03820, United States
Wednesday: 1/22 @ St. Georges Church in Dover 6p-8a

Keeping Our Kids Safe: Personal Body Safety
2020-02-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Families First Health and Support Center, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Learn how to talk to your child about personal body safety in a non-alarming, everyday way. We will discuss the facts about child sexual abuse, what situations put your child at risk, and how to strengthen your child’s awareness of boundaries and safety rules. With Erika Skoglund, Violence Prevention Educator from Haven.
Learn more & Sign Up:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/teaching-personal-body-safety-2/

Keeping Our Kids Safe: Talking About Tough Topics
2020-02-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Families First Health and Support Center, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
We want to speak honestly with our kids, but how much information is too much? How do you answer kids’ tough questions and help them feel safe and secure? Kids have access to so much information about problems in the world like climate change, drug addiction, school shootings and bullying. This session will focus on how parents can help filter and shape perspective in their conversations with their children. With psychologist Laura Rubin, PhD.
Learn more and sign up here:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/talking-about-tough-topics/

Keeping Our Kids Safe: Protect Your Children Online
2020-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Families First Health and Support Center, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Learn about the dangers children face in their online lives, the risks of various technology platforms and social media, steps you can take to educate your kids and promote healthy online behaviors and how to be on the lookout for warning signs of inappropriate Internet use and take responsibility your children’s online safety. With Lt. John Peracchi of the Portsmouth Police Department and the NH Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Learn more and sign up here:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/protect-your-children-online/

Tre Maison Dasan - Film Screening and Panel
2020-02-21 16:30 - 19:30 | rochester community center, 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, new hampshire, 03867
Tre Maison Dasan is an intimate portrait of three boys growing up, each with a parent in prison. Directly told through the child’s perspective, the film is an exploration of relationships, separation, masculinity, and coming of age in America when a parent is behind bars.
Free childcare and refreshments provided.
Contact SCPHN@GoodwinCH.org for more information
Friday
February 21
4:30-7:30pm
@ The Rochester Community Center
150 Wakefield Street Rochester, NH 03867
community center

Family Fun Night
2020-03-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Families First Health and Support Center, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Monday is Family Fun Night! Enjoy a family-style dinner and family-friendly activities, without the stress of making it happen at home! A fun, relaxing evening out for families with children from infants through teens. Join us on the first Monday of every month. Free! Please sign up in advance.
Sign Up:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/family-fun-night/all/

4 Steps to Better Communication
2020-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Families First Health and Support Center, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Keeping the parent-child relationship strong can be complicated during the tricky tween/teen years when our kids are doing exciting new things, but also pushing boundaries and making impulsive decsions. This session will focus on effective tools for communicating with your tween or teen about risky behaviors without either of you losing your cool. With Parkie Boley
Learn more and sign up:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/communicating-without-arguing-or-attitude/

Communicating Without Arguing
2020-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Families First Health and Support Center, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Keeping the parent-child relationship strong can be complicated during the tricky tween/teen years when our kids are doing exciting new things, but also pushing boundaries and making impulsive decisions. This session will focus on effective tools for communicating with your tween or teen about risky behaviors without either of you losing your cool. With Parkie Boley
Learn more and sign up:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/communicating-without-arguing-or-attitude/
