Holcomb Prevention and Education Services

Summer Movie Nights at
The Corner S.P.O.T.at Holcomb:
*These events take place every Friday
beginning July 16th through August 13th*

The Corner S.P.O.T. will be hosting Friday Night movie nights this summer! Movie nights will take place every Friday night from July 16 to August 13, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Corner S.P.O.T. at Holcomb! Click here to see the Summer 2010 Movie Night Flyer! Be sure to check out youth programming at ALL S.P.O.T. Network Organizations at www.thespot.vpweb.com

*Please note event times and dates are subject to change.
Visit www.thespot.vpweb.com or call 484-444-0412 for more info.*

MS = Open to Middle School students
HS = Open to High School students

To download the S.P.O.T. parent packet, click here!

To find out more information about The S.P.O.T., check out The S.P.O.T.'s website at: www.thespot.vpweb.com

The Corner S.P.O.T. at Holcomb is part of the S.P.O.T. (Supervised Programs Organized for Teens) Network which is coordinated by Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems and Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) & funded by Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health, Division of Drug and Alcohol.

New Low Ropes Leadership Course!
Teamwork at it's best!

Would you like to develop leadership and team building capacity with your youth?
With your co-workers?

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems Prevention/Education Dept. is offering a NEW Low Ropes Leadership Course as part of our prevention programming for Delaware County schools, communities, and organizations! Through a variety of activities, a trained Holcomb Prevention Specialist will teach participants the importance of teamwork, respect, and finding alternative ways to deal with any challenges they may face.

To schedule the Low Ropes Coursefor your organization,
or for more information about this program,
please call 484-444-0412.

The Low Ropes Leadership Course is coordinated by Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
and funded by the Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health, Division of Drug & Alcohol Services.

Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say!
SAY IT STRAIGHT
TRAINING

During this 3-day training, participants will learn:
• How to implement a research-based, process-oriented life skills program
that uses cognitive, affective, visual, auditory and kinesthetic modalities.
• How to identify the communications that lead to breakdowns and conflicts,
and transform them into powerful resources for effective communications,
positive relationships, prevention and sustained recovery.
• How to promote wellness, personal and social responsibility, self-efficacy,
positive self esteem, and positive relationships among students, parents,
and other clients.

WHEN: Monday, September 13 - Wednesday, September 15, 2010
8 am to 5pm each day

WHERE: Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Prevention & Education Office
126 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA
(in Gayley Square shopping center, across from Pinocchio’s Pizza)

Breakfast will be provided. Participants are responsible for their own lunch.
There is a $750 registration fee including materials and supplies.

Deadline for registration is Friday, September 3, 2010.

Click here to download the flyer & registration form!

For more information, please call 484-444-0412.

This program is coordinated by Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems Prevention &
Education and made possible through grant funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Awareness Month!
Announcing a FREE FASD Training!

Featured Speaker:
Brenda Finucane, MS, CGC
Elwyn Institute

This training will include...
- Impact of FASD
- Signs & Symptoms
- Misdiagnosis of FASD, ex: Autism, ADHD, etc.
- Prevention & Intervention Strategies
- Helpful Resources

WHEN: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Riddle Hospital,
Health Center 3, Conference Room 1
1068 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063

COST: FREE!!

Deadline for registration is:
Friday, September 17, 2010.

To download the flyer & registration form, click here!

Sponsored by the Chester County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services; The COAD Group; Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health, Division of Drug & Alcohol Services; Family & Community Services, Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems; and Main Line Health - Riddle Hospital.

Fall 2010 SAP Training!

Student Assistance Program (SAP) Training for Add-on Members will take place on Tuesday, October 12, Wednesday, October 13, and Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Drexelbrook Catering & Banquet Facility
4700 Drexelbrook Dr., Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Cost: $325.00 per person
or if an organization is sending 3 or more people - $295.00 per person.
*Non-attending registrants will be charged regardless*

**Spaces are limited so register now!*

The purpose of SAP Training is to educate and assist school personnel in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student’s success. The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) is to help students overcome these barriers in order that they may achieve, remain in school, and advance.

To download the flyer & registration form, click here!

For more information, please call 484-444-0412.

BABES Training!
(Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies)
Featuring Master Trainer & Presenter Kate LaMonica

BABES is a primary prevention program for children in Pre-K through second grade,
providing an introduction to peer pressure, refusal skills, decision-making and help seeking. The goal of BABES is to help children enjoy happy, healthy, drug-free lives.
BABES Training is helpful for parents, volunteers, teachers, guidance counselors,
DARE officers, retired professionals, after-school programs and community organizations.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 3 & Thursday, November 4, 2010: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2010: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
835 Springdale Drive, Suite 100, Exton, PA 19341

COST: $250 per person
$550 per BABES Kit (Includes BABES bag, puppets, and manual)

Please send enclosed registration form with payment to:
Attention: Aria Burgess, Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
126 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063

Please note formal purchase order or prepayment is required.
Deadline for registration is by Friday, October 22, 2010.

Click here to download the flyer & registration form!

Thank you to all the schools/organizations who submitted posters for the 2010 poster contest! We received over 1000 posters from over 40 different schools in Delaware County!

2010 Poster Contest Winners:

Best Overall: Eric Krassnosky, 4th grade - Marcus Hook Elementary School
Best Art: Robert Baxter, 7th grade - Paxon Hollow Middle School
Best Message: Halle Robinson, 4th grade - Russell Elementary School

1st Place, K-2: Liesl Dentinger, 2nd grade - Concord Elementary School
2nd Place, K-2: Erin Kane, 2nd grade - Annunciation B.V.M. School
3rd Place, K-2: Lamia Mim, 2nd grade - Senkow Elementary School
4th Place, K-2: Nasir Washington, 2nd grade - Chester Com. Charter School

1st Place, 3-5: Helen Negatu, 5th grade - Highland Park Elementary School
2nd Place, 3-5: Riley Maeve Dolan, 5th grade - St. Pius X School
3rd Place, 3-5: Brooke Ulmanis, 5th grade - Garnet Valley Elementary School
4th Place, 3-5: Ali Cucinotta, 5th grade - Aronimink Elementary School

1st Place, 6-8: Renee McArdle, 8th grade - Glenolden School
2nd Place, 6-8: Sooyeon Sim, 7th grade - Paxon Hollow Middle School
3rd Place, 6-8: Ashley Goodworth, 8th grade - Norwood School
4th Place, 6-8: Sunny Chen, 7th grade - Strath Haven Middle School

Congratulations to all of the Winners!!

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Tobacco-Free Delco - Here you will find lots of facts and resources to help you become and remain tobacco free.

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