Presented by: Angela Bustamante, LMHC, QS, Futures Recovery Healthcare
Thursday, September 24, 2020
12:00-10:00 p.m.
This meeting will be offered virtually.
The current pandemic has created more space for discussion around the previous stigmatizing issues surrounding mental health and substance use disorders. You turn on the nightly news and ABC’s David Muir or NBC’s Lestor Holt are discussing how the pandemic has affected mental health to include substance use. In this interactive discussion, we will discuss Recovery from Substance Use and Mental Health Conditions during Covid-19. We will take a closer look at how the pandemic has affected all age groups. We will explore how it has contributed to changes in stress, depressive symptoms and isolation which have led to higher numbers of substance use issues and overdoses. We will review tips and tools to help people struggling with mental health and substance use issues. You will develop your own plan to maintain physical, mental and spiritual safety and well-being. Finally, we will identify resources and support for mental health and people suffering with substance use issues.
Objectives:
- Have a better understanding of how the pandemic has affected mental health in children and teens, adults and our older population.
- Learn how increased stress, depression and isolation during the pandemic can contribute to increased substance use issues.
- Identify and review tips and tools to help people struggling with mental health and substance use issues.
- Develop your own plan to maintain physical, mental and spiritual safety.
- Knowing your resources and support.
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Presented by: Doug Vogel
Thursday, October 22, 2020
6:00-7:30 p.m.
This meeting will be offered virtually.
Description: Families with children and other dependents with special needs, no matter what the age or disability, face many serious questions about how to best prepare for their future well-being. This workshop addresses such critical issues as protecting government benefit eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid, creating Special Needs Trusts, Financial Strategies, and considering a Letter of Intent. The workshop will also address the ABLE Accounts, which are tax-advantaged savings accounts for qualified individuals with disabilities and their families. Taking steps now can help arrange for a loved one’s wellbeing today and tomorrow.
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Thursday, October 29, 2020
6:00-7:30 p.m.
This meeting will be offered virtually.
Description: Every person in Florida over the age of 18 should consider a durable power of attorney and health care advance directive. You cannot assume your spouse, sibling, or parent can assist you in your time of need. What happens when you do not have the ability to do this planning or you do not have anyone to assist you? This presentation will address these important issues and offer solutions.
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