Relative Caregiver Recharge
2020-03-16 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
Sign up:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/relative-caregiver-recharge-2/all/?tribe_paged=1&tribe_event_display=all

Being Your Child's Emotional Coach
2020-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Families First Health and Support Center, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Strong emotions can confuse and overwhelm our children, and result in inappropriate behavors, relationship problems and difficulties in school. One of the most important roles of parenting is to be an “emotion coach” and help kids manage their feelings. This two part series will include tools and activites to help kids understand their emotions and triggers, use calming tools, practice thinking strategies and make positive choices.
Sign up:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/small-kids-big-feelings-part-1/

Focus on Food Insecurity in the Granite State
2020-03-19 13:00 - 14:30 | NH, United States
Please view NH Public Health Association’s Live Webinar: Focus on Food Insecurity in the Granite State
The link to the webinar can be found here: https://zoom.us/j/199578565
Due to the recommendations surrounding mitigating the risk of COVID19 and as leaders in public health, SCPHN has cancelled this event and will look to reschedule when it has been deemed safe to do so. We encourage you to view this webinar on your own and join our community discussion when it is rescheduled.
Enjoy a free lunch and join in a discussion with local partners about the impact of & plans to address food insecurity in Strafford County, NH.
Thursday, March 19th
from 12:30-3pm
at Wentworth Douglass Hospital
Contact Strafford County Public Health Network at SCPHN@GoodwinCH.org
SCPHN.org

Smart but Scattered with Dr. Peg Dawson
2020-03-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Families First Health and Support Center, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
“Many youngsters who are considered ‘underachievers’ have a constellation of challenges that fall under the category of executive skills,” says Dr. Peg Dawson, co-author of the books Smart but Scattered and Smart but Scattered Teens.
As Dr. Dawson explains, “Executive skills refer to the processes required to plan and organize activities, start and finish tasks, sustain attention, control impulses, and persist to achieve goals.”
Are these processes hard for your child? If so, join us in March when Dr. Dawson, a psychologist specializing in children with learning and attention disorders, will be at Families First.
Come learn how executive skills develop throughout the first two decades of life and how to help your children and teens acquire the critical skills needed to be successful in school and in life.
Tuesday, March 24 @ 6 pm
Families First in Portsmouth
Free! Free child care with advance signup!
Sign up:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/smart-but-scattered/

Strafford County All-Partner Networking Meeting: Unpacking Community Priorities
2020-03-27 08:30 - 13:30 | Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Ave, Dover, NH, 03820, United States
Friday March 27, 2020 8:30am – 1:30pm
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Garrison Wing Auditoriums

At this meeting we will provide an interactive review of the current needs that exist within our communities and SCPHN’s next steps in our Community Health Improvement Planning process! Your participation and feedback in this process is vital as we plan for the future.
We are excited to announce that will be providing a full breakfast buffet in the morning along with a moving presentation from Gail Gettens from the NH Division of Public Health Services.

Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LGK8L7G

If you have questions, please contact Ashley Desrochers at adesrochers@goodwinch.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

CANCELLED - Public Health Legislative Breakfast
2020-04-03 07:30 - 09:30 | NH, United States
As leaders in public health, SCPHN is taking all recommendations and precautions to mitigate risks surrounding COVID-19 and has made the decision to cancel this event.
Please contact the Public Health network with any questions at:
SCPHN@GOODWINCH.ORG | 603-994-6357 | SCPHN.ORG
Join us to hear about the impact that your investment in prevention, treatment, and recovery has made and how further support can continue to improve our communities.

Friday, April 3
7:30am – 9:30am
at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s Garrison Wing Auditorium

2020-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
Sign Up for Mother-to-Mother Postpartum Group (online)
Held each Tuesday morning, Mother-to-Mother Connections offers support to mothers during their baby’s first year, when postpartum depression and anxiety are common. Come be with other mothers who know what it’s like! With Susan Remillard, PCD (DONA), CLC, who is trained in birth and postpartum care. Please email Susan to for more info or to sign up for this group.

The Lost Summer Drive-In Movie Series: Up
2020-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
The Lost Summer Drive-In Movie Series: Up

Tickets

Welcome to the Prescott Park Arts Festival Lost Summer Drive-In Movie Series, sponsored by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital! We are so excited to offer drive-in movie experiences at two locations the Blue Mermaid in Kittery, Maine, and at the beautiful location of our sponsor, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, at Pease International Trade-port.
On Saturday, August 22nd, please join us for our showing of UP! at Blue Mermaid and Tributary Brewing Company. Please feel free to pre-order your food with Blue Mermaid and pick up on-site!
Following Prescott Park Art Festival’s commitment to accessibility, the drive-in series is a $25 suggested donation per car. These funds will support the cost of the series and support the festival during the challenges and restrictions of COVID-19.
Advance reservations are required. Don’t forget to buy your popcorn!
This week’s featured non-profit partner is Families First. Each week PPAF will share a portion of the net proceeds to assist other non-profits throughout the community

The Lost Summer Drive-In Movie Series: Dead Poet Society
2020-08-21 18:30 - 22:30
The Lost Summer Drive-In Movie Series: Dead Poet Society

Tickets

Welcome to the Prescott Park Arts Festival Lost Summer Drive-In Movie Series, sponsored by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital! We are so excited to offer drive-in movie experiences at two locations the Blue Mermaid in Kittery, Maine, and at the beautiful location of our sponsor, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, at Pease International Trade-port.
On Friday, August 21st, please join us for our showing of Dead Poet’s Society at Blue Mermaid and Tributary Brewing Company. Please feel free to pre-order your food with Blue Mermaid and pick up on-site!
Following Prescott Park Art Festival’s commitment to accessibility, the drive-in series is a $25 suggested donation per car. These funds will support the cost of the series and support the festival during the challenges and restrictions of COVID-19.
Advance reservations are required. Don’t forget to buy your popcorn!
This week’s featured non-profit partner is Families First. Each week PPAF will share a portion of the net proceeds to assist other non-profits throughout the community

Positive Solutions for Families (online)
2020-08-24 18:00 - 20:00
This six-week series for parents of young children will help parents understand their children’s problem behaviors and promote their social and emotional skills, which are so important for success and happiness in school and in life. We will discuss a wide range of positive approaches that support children’s self-regulation and appropriate behaviors. This series offers simple tools and clear solutions for parents of young children ages 2-10. Parents are encouraged to attend all sessions.

Session 1: Encouragement and Praise
Session 2: Play and Friendship Skills
Session 3: Rules, Expectations and Misbehavior
Session 4: Controlling Anger and Handling Disappointment
Session 5: Logical Consequences
Session 6: Problem Behaviors and Everyday routines

This is an online program and requires the Zoom app. (The first time you use the app, you will need to install it using these links for iPhone or iPad or for Android.) You will receive the Zoom meeting link and password when you register for the program.
See all Positive Solutions for Families Sessions and Sign Up

Mother-to-Mother Postpartum Group (online)
2020-08-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-09-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-09-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-09-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-09-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-09-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-10-06 09:00 - 10:00

Relative Caregiver Group
2020-08-25 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-09-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-09-22 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-06 09:30 - 11:00
Sign up for the Relative Caregiver Group
Our social connections are even more important for all of us during this time of physical distancing. Please join us each week to connect with other grandparents and relative caregivers. How are you doing? How are your grandchildren doing? What challenges are you facing? What have you learned and what is working for you? Have you found any resources that have been helpful? Join us for great conversations as we share information and support one another. Advance signup is needed – please use the link below.
If you are a grandparent or kinship caregiver and you need information about resources available to you, please call JoAnn, Kinship Navigator, at (603)422-8209 or email jclement@familiesfirstseacoast.org

Positive Solutions for Families (online)
2020-08-31 18:00 - 20:00
Sign up for Positive Solutions for Families

This six-week series for parents of young children will help parents understand their children’s problem behaviors and promote their social and emotional skills, which are so important for success and happiness in school and in life. We will discuss a wide range of positive approaches that support children’s self-regulation and appropriate behaviors. This series offers simple tools and clear solutions for parents of young children ages 2-10. Parents are encouraged to attend all sessions.

Session 1: Encouragement and Praise
Session 2: Play and Friendship Skills
Session 3: Rules, Expectations and Misbehavior
Session 4: Controlling Anger and Handling Disappointment
Session 5: Logical Consequences
Session 6: Problem Behaviors and Everyday routines

This is an online program and requires the Zoom app. (The first time you use the app, you will need to install it using these links for iPhone or iPad or for Android.) You will receive the Zoom meeting link and password when you register for the program.

Parenting Journey (online)
2020-09-09 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for Parenting Journey! This virtual series begins on 9/9….a few spaces are still available.
Parenting Journey is experiential which means you learn by doing – and it’s fun. In a friendly, supportive environment, you will gain an understanding of how your childhood experiences influence the way you parent your own children. You’ll learn about yourself and your relationship with your kids as you clarify your goals and become a more confident, optimistic parent!
When: Starting Sept 9th (12 weeks); 6-8 pm
Cost: Free
Zoom app required
Follow this link to sign up:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/parenting-journey-brentwood/all/

Parenting Journey (online)
2020-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-09-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-09-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-10-07 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for Parenting Journey! This virtual series begins on 9/9 and run through 11/25 ….a few spaces are still available.
Parenting Journey is experiential which means you learn by doing – and it’s fun. In a friendly, supportive environment, you will gain an understanding of how your childhood experiences influence the way you parent your own children. You’ll learn about yourself and your relationship with your kids as you clarify your goals and become a more confident, optimistic parent!
When: Starting Sept 9th (12 weeks); 6-8 pm
Cost: Free
Zoom app required
Follow this link to sign up:
https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/event/parenting-journey-brentwood/all/

65+ Flu and Pneumonia Clinic
2020-09-23 08:30 - 11:30, 2020-10-07 08:30 - 11:30 | Goodwin Community Health, 311 Route 108, Somersworth, NH, 03878, United States
Goodwin Community Health Center is hosting a COVID-Safe Flu and Pneumonia clinic. Masks and RSVP are required, so please reach out to your patient service navigator at 603-749-2346 to reserve a time. Dont forget to wear your mask!

65+ Flu and Pneumonia Clinic
2020-09-29 08:30 - 11:30 | Families First Health and Support Center, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Families First is hosting a Flu and Pneumonia Clinic for people 65+. Reservations and masks are required, so please reach out to your patient service navigator at (603) 422-8208 to let us know you’re coming. Don’t forget to wear your mask!
