Gwinnett Cares Calendar
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GUIDE Communication Skills for the Prevention Professional
Lilburn Activity Building 788 Hillcrest Rd NW, Lilburn, GA, United StatesPrevention professionals need to be experts in a variety of communication skills, including interpersonal communication, facilitation, public speaking and good listening skills as well as public awareness campaigns and marketing basics. This course, approved by the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia as a Core Course, will give participants the skills needed to excel in these […]
GUIDE Cultural Competency for the Prevention Professional
Lilburn Activity Building 788 Hillcrest Rd NW, Lilburn, GA, United StatesThis course, approved by the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia as a Core Course, will give Prevention Professionals a refresher in cultural awareness and appropriateness in the prevention field. At a young age, most people learn how to recognize differences more quickly than similarities and how to dislike others who are not like us. In […]
Normal Aging vs Dementia Workshop
Peachtree Christian Health 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, GA, United StatesWhether you are an older adult or your family members are aging, you have questions about aging…understanding the difference of normal aging and dementia can be helpful! According to the World Health Organization (September, 2021) there are currently more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, and there are nearly 10 million new cases […]
Foster Parent Information Session: Gwinnett Public Library, Five Forks Branch
Gwinnett County Public Library Five Forks Branch 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA, United StatesGeorgia Division of Family and Children Services-Gwinnett County will hold a foster parent information session at the Five Forks branch of Gwinnett County Public Library at 6:30 pm. The event is free and open to anyone interested in learning how to become a foster parent.
GUIDE QPR Virtual Training
750 S. Perry St. Suite 310 750 S. Perry St. Suite 310, Lawrenceville, Georgia, United StatesQPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. The QPR Online Gatekeeper Training is taught in a clear, concise format using the latest in educational technology and practices. The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Registration will close when our […]
Fall Prevention Workshop: GCPL Five Forks Branch
Gwinnett County Public Library Five Forks Branch 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA, United StatesFalls are not an inevitable part of aging. This free workshop from Gwinnett County Public Library will raise awareness about risk factors for falls and teach you how to reduce them in your home and community. This free event takes place at the Five Forks branch on May 18 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Space […]
