Hazelwood Wellness Workshops

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Join Connie Capiotis from Digital Bridges in this fun and interactive class where we will take the mystery out of technology and show you how to both be safe online and use these amazing tools to improve your life.

Elephant Song Doula Services Info Session
Join Leah Pugh and Kieashia Edwell as they discuss Elephant Song Doula Services and how they support Birthing individuals and their families. Elephant Song Doula Services is the first Black-owned and Black-staffed Doula service in Pittsburgh, providing holistic and representative care throughout the birthing experience.

Health Insurance 101
Join us as we hear from representatives from Pennie, the PA state-based system for finding health insurance. Learn about the program, how to sign up for health insurance and how to find assistance near you. We will also hear from local Community Health Workers about the services that they offer residents in their homes and hear from Hillary Holes with the Health Care Council of Western PA about some basic health insurance terminology.

Financial Empowerment Center Part 2 - Financial Basics
Financial basics with the Financial Empowerment Center.

Eat Well, Be Healthy
Marla Breitbarth, with Duquesne University, discusses what it means to eat healthily, make smart food choices, what to look for on a food label, how to safely store food items, where to find healthy options in your neighborhood, and more.

Ask A Pharmacist: COVID-19 Vaccine Myth and Facts with Q&A
Join Dr. Tiffany Hatcher, PharmD, as we answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine as well as discuss:
-Underlying medical conditions that put individuals at increased risk for developing COVID-19
-Administration and dosing of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines
-Common myths and facts about both vaccinations and education on reliable sources of information

Info Session on: Community Kitchen's Culinary Workforce Training
For more information go to: https://www.ckpgh.org/

Emotional Agility: Your Super-Secret Skill Set by Digital Bridges

Learn how to have healthy relationships and how that will benefit your life.

Changing the Narrative: Black Mental Wellness and Community
Robin M. Sheffey, Program Manager of Wellness Services, Steel Smiling As the Program Manager of Wellness Services at Steel Smiling, Robin is responsible for providing clinical support to the Black Mental Health Fund, co-facilitating the Beams to Bridges Program, conducting referral intakes, providing check-ins to community members, and providing group and individual non-formal mental health support.

Healthcare Career Opportunities
Join Betty Braxter from the University of Pittsburg School of Nursing to learn about healthcare career opportunities.
Contact Betty Braxter at: bjbst32@pitt.edu

Intro to the Financial Empowerment Center
Learn about the Financial Empowerment Center and the free services they offer to help you get in control of your finances.

CCHE Information Session
Alyssa Lyon with Green Building Alliance will join us and discuss how participants can be part of a 12-week PAID program to become a leader and advocate in their community. This training program is for residents (both teens and adults) of Hazelwood, Homewood, and the Hill District.

Ask A Teacher: Math
Join Propel Hazelwood as they discuss assisting, encouraging, and motivating your student in math. Several math teachers, as well as support staff, will lead the discussion and offer resources. You do not have to be a family enrolled at Propel to join. This segment is beneficial for any family looking for more information on the topic.

Voter Education 2020: The How, When, Where, and Why
Join us as we discuss the upcoming 2020 election, both presidential as well as local. Allegheny Councilperson At-Large Bethany Hallam will lead us through a detailed and easy to follow explanation on how, where, and when to vote as well as review common questions and misconceptions.

Info Session with Goodwill Services of Southwestern PA

Learn about the many services that Goodwill SW PA offers community members including career support, teen services, English as a second language, tech skills, and more.

Social Workers in Our Schools
Center of Life's Social Justice Resource Center presents: Social Workers in Our Schools. Social Workers from our local schools join us to discuss the following:

-Common misconceptions about school social workers
-Ways parents and guardians can advocate for their student(s)
-Community resources available to parents and guardians provided by schools
-How social workers can help manage COVID-19 related challenges

Financial Empowerment Series Part 3 - Understanding Credit
Join the Financial Empowerment Center as we discuss how to understand credit.

Internet Safety with PAAR
Join Gail Brown with Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) for a session on how to keep your family safe on the internet.

Info Session with UpStreet
UpStreet is a teen mental wellness program that offers drop-in consultations with therapists, scheduled therapy appointments, text-based peer support, and support groups for teens.

Ask a Teacher Series: English
Hear from various Propel staff as they discuss resources, tips, and best practices for engaging your child and encouraging them to learn. Topic highlights: reading resources, English tips, and the Growth Mindset.

Is Homeschooling Right for My Family?
With Leah Walker
This Hazelwood Community Wellness Workshop was created as a response to the community asking about their options around homeschooling. This session discusses homeschooling vs remote learning.