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YAMWI & SEJL HOSTING MENTAL HEALTH CLASS
FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
June 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, 2011

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Yankton – Mental Health Care and Careers in Our Community is the title of a summer class being offered in Yankton for high school students to earn a half-credit!

 

Participants will learn about mental health disorders through interaction with the local mental health system of service delivery.  Students will participate in tours of human service provider agencies within the community.  The class will include discussion with area professionals practicing in the diverse areas of mental health occupations.  Students will also attend the 13th Annual YAMWI Conference to be held at Mount Marty College on June 8 & 9, 2011, which is recognized as the region’s premier mental wellness conference.

 

Yankton Area Mental Wellness, Inc. (YAMWI), in cooperation with Southeast Job Link (SEJL), proudly announces that this high school class will be offered to promote Mental Health Care and Careers In Our Community.  Health care careers are some of the fastest growing occupations across the nation and the Yankton community is recognized as a regional leader in providing professional medical care.  Successful completion of this class should support students’ career decisions and their future pursuit of health-related occupations. 

 

Mental Health Care and Careers In Our Community class dates are June 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, 2011.  The class will be based out of Southeast Job Link, 1200 West 21st Street , Yankton. 

 

Yankton High School students successfully completing the class will be eligible for an elective half-credit, which has been approved with unanimous support by the Yankton School District Board.  Students from other districts may also be eligible for credit, pending approval by their school; call for more information. 

 

Class size is limited.  Pre-registration and pre-payment of the $50 fee is required; scholarships may be available for students having financial need. 

 

For registration procedures and fee payment, please contact Sheri Duke, Executive Director of SEJL at 605-668-3480 or email her at sduke@southeastjoblink.org.

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2010 MENTAL WELLNESS AWARDS PRESENTED

(Yankton) Yankton Area Mental Wellness, Inc (YAMWI) presented awards to key supporters promoting mental health services within the community and across the region.  The awards were presented during the Twelfth Annual Mental Wellness Conference, held on June 9 & 10, 2010, at Mount Marty College.  The YAMWI Board of Directors Award recognized Michael R. Miranda. The Conference Theme Award “Counting on YOU to Make a Difference” was presented to Carla Hummel, Director of Volunteer Services at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital.  The Professional Leadership Award was presented to Charles Barron.  The Mental Wellness Community Service Award was presented to the Yankton Children’s Mental Health Fund.  The awards were presented by Pam Kettering, Executive Director of United Way and Volunteer Services of Yankton and Matt Michels, Avera Health.  Both Kettering and Michels are members of the Yankton Area Mental Wellness, Inc Board of Directors.
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2009 MENTAL WELLNESS AWARDS PRESENTED

(Yankton) Yankton Area Mental Wellness, Inc (YAMWI) presented awards to key supporters promoting mental health services within the community and across the region.  The awards were presented during the Eleventh Annual Mental Wellness Conference, held on June 3 & 4, 2009, at Mount Marty College.  The YAMWI Board of Directors Award recognized Dr. Alan Brevik. The Conference Theme Award “Celebrating the Stars Among Us” reflected the contributions by Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services, Inc.  The Professional Leadership Award was presented to Betty Viau.  The Mental Wellness Community Service Award was presented to the Yankton Hy-Vee Food Store.  The awards were presented by Thomas Stanage, Executive Director of Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services, Inc and Matt Michels, Avera Health.  Both Stanage and Michels are members of the Yankton Area Mental Wellness, Inc Board of Directors.
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YAMWI HOSTED ANTI-VIOLENCE TRAINING
Held October 1-3, 2008

Yankton - Yankton Area Mental Wellness, Inc., with a grant from the Avera Health Foundation,  hosted training for ACT: Adults and Children together against violence.  ACT is a national anti-violence initiative that emphasizes community involvement, strengthening families, and positive parenting as critical ways to create safe and healthy environments that protect children and youth from violence and other behavior problems.
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