Stress Management Workshop: Understanding and Coping
This workshop covers stress identification, types, effects on the body, and management techniques. Explore eustress, distress, and common stressors affecting work and study. Learn how stress impacts your body through various illnesses. Enhance your ability to define stress and implement effective coping strategies.
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FIGHTING BACK AGAINST ATTACKS ON IMMIGRANTS HEALTH CARE: A NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
CASA CASA was founded in 1985 We now count with over 100,000 members 13 sites in the Mid-Atlantic region Community member driven!! Sit on both the C3 and C4 Boards Comite de Liderazgo Individual comites in each of the counties where we have offices and beyond
WHERE IS CASA 13 locations Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia
MISSION & VISION Our Mission: To create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working class and immigrant communities. Our Vision: We envision a future where we stand in our own power, our families live free from discrimination and fear, and our diverse communities thrive as we work with our partners to achieve full human rights for all.
NEW LANDSCAPE Cancellation of DACA Termination of TPS for many countries No more discretion by ICE Raids Fear mongering Public Charge
WHAT MAKES CASA DIFFERENT Organizing & Mobilizing Job Educating Placement Social Services Skills Development
PUBLIC CHARGE Geography across all of CASA s footprint VA (Fairfax Co.), MD (Baltimore City, Montgomery Co., and Prince George s Co.), and PA (York Co.) Public comment - 1568 submitted (923 from CASA members, 306 from allies, 1 CASA organizational comment, 323 community members through digital campaign) Education: nearly 2,000 Elected officials - State Delegates, County Executives, County Councilmembers, Attorney s General offices, HHS leadership, Service provider education - Allied professionals, County Advisory Committees and Coalitions Train the trainer - Staff, Community Health Workers, and Youth Organizers Media and Digital campaign: 27 media events - TV, Radio, and online media pieces Webinar: 1 webinar where 43 professionals and students participated; later, an additional 135 individuals viewed it on YouTube Facebook: reached 7,174 323 signed petition Litigation filed 9/16/2019
MEDICAL CARE FOR UNINSURED CHILDREN Most jurisdictions in the area have a variation of this program Washington, DC Prince George s County, MD Montgomery County, MD Fairfax County, VA Prince William County, VA Varying services covered, especially specialty care, in-patient services; Varying levels of funding some have waiting lists
MEDICAL CARE FOR UNINSURED ADULTS DC Healthcare Alliance: A locally-funded program designed to provide medical assistance to District residents who are not eligible for any other health or medical health coverage and complete a face- to-face interview. Montgomery Cares: Agroup of community-based health care providers that provide medical care to uninsured adults in Montgomery County. Varying services covered, especially specialty care, in-patient services;
ADVOCACY - LOCAL 1. Fighting back against attacks on local programs 2. Advocating to expand these programs 3. Advocating for the development of similar programs in new jurisdictions
ADVOCACY - STATE 2015 took a bill to Annapolis to expand State ACA Exchange to ALL Maryland residents State agency effectively killed it by putting a large fiscal note on bill Have continued proposed work but slower process
Michelle LaRue, M.D. mlarue@wearecasa.org www.wearecasa.org
