Holcomb Prevention and Education Services

Winter 2010 S.P.O.T. Events at Holcomb:
*These events take place beginning January 11th through March 26th*

Manic Mondays (HS & MS)
Feel free to hang out after school to play the Wii, do homework,
watch a movie, do arts & crafts, or just relax!
WHEN: 3PM-5PM, Every Monday

Tremendous Tuesdays (MS & HS)
Feel free to hang out after school to watch a movie, do arts & crafts,
do homework, play the Wii, or just hang out with friends!
WHEN: 3PM-5PM, Every Tuesday

Dynamic Discussion Thursdays (HS)
Need a place to talk? Topics will include: school, family issues, relationships and whatever else is on your mind. For more info, call Alex @ 484-444-0412
WHEN: 4-5pm, Every Thursday

T.G.I.Fridays (HS & MS)
Movies! Wii Tournaments! FREE FOOD! Game Nights!
End the week relaxing at the Corner S.P.O.T.!!!
WHEN: 6:30-9:00pm

*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 new 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.

Calling all Young Entrepreneurs!!

Need to make some extra money?

Are you a teen that...

Babysits?    Does yardwork?    Shovels Snow?

Makes your own items to sell? (Ex. jewelry, pottery, etc.)

Details Cars?   Pet-Sits? Dog Walks?

Tutors?   Knit/Crochets?

Come present your products/services at the Young Entrepreneur Fair!

Held at Child Guidance Resource Centers

on: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Registration Required! Click here to view flyer & registration form!

This event is coordinated by Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems and funded by the
Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health, Division of Drug and Alcohol.

Spring Break Activities!!
FREE activities during Spring Break for
Middle & High School Youth!

Nothing to do over Spring Break?

The Corner S.P.O.T. at Holcomb has a ton of fun and exciting activities for Middle & High School youth to participate in for most school's Spring Break vacation (Monday, March 29 - Thursday, April 1, 2010)

Monday (March 29th):
Strike! Join us for Bowling at Sproul Lanes in Springfield, PA. The cost is only $5 per person and will include 2 full games of bowling and shoe rental! Meet at The Corner S.P.O.T. (126 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA) at 1PM!
Pick up time from the Corner S.P.O.T. is at 5PM.

Tuesday (March 30th):
Do you know a teen who babysits? Washes cars? Makes their own jewelry? Landscapes? Tell them to come out and have a FREE table at the Young Entrepreneur Fair to promote their business! The Fair will take place in Child Guidance Resource Center's main lobby (located at 2000 Old W. Chester Pike, Havertown, PA)
from 11AM-2PM.

Wednesday (March 31st):
Grab your skates! We will be going Roller Skating at CN Skate Palace! Times TBA.

Thursday (April 1st):
Drop in at The Corner S.P.O.T. and play the Wii, do arts & crafts,
play board games, or just relax with friends!
Drop-in time will be from 11AM-4PM!!

Questions?
Contact Alex Compton or Aria Burgess at 484-444-0412!

Upcoming Intervention Training!

Tuesday, April 6, Wednesday, April 7, Thursday, April 8, 2010

8:30 a.m. - Registration &
Continental Breakfast
8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Training
*Lunch is not provided*
Training held at:
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems,
126 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063.

Training will include:

· Knowledge of planning steps for the intervention team.

· Understanding "con" frontation vs. "care" frontation.

· Practice educating the team and writing intervention scripts.

· Knowledge of interventionist, teacher, coach, and consultant roles.

· Policies, procedures, and ethical requirements of formal interventions.

· Successful completion of all training requirements will qualify you as a member of the National Intervention Network of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD).

Featured Trainer:

Beverly Haberle, MHS, LPC, CAC

Executive Director of the Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., Ms. Haberle is the co-founder of the National Intervention Network. Ms. Haberle provides intervention services and has been involved in advocating on behalf of those addicted, as well as their families and the community, for over thirty-three years.

There will be a $199 registration fee for this training, plus $29.95 for materials.

For more information, click here for the flyer & registration form.

Questions? Please call: 484-444-0412.

21 PCB credits for Certified Addictions Counselors (pending approval).
Approved by the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors for 21 hours of Continuing Education Credits. Credits available for an additional $15 fee. Social Work credits sponsored by Family & Community Services.

This training is sponsored by Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems and Family & Community Services. CAC Credits sponsored by the Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health.

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