Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention continues to work with, support and be a resource to our places of worship, faith and interfaith-based communities across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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VIRGINIA P3 OPIOID RESPONSE TOOLKIT
Virginia P3 recognizes that faith-based and community partners eagerly and actively step in to fulfill the needs of their community, especially during a crisis. As a result, we aim to equip our partners to respond to the present opioid health crisis with Opioid Response Toolkits.
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In This Issue
Opioid Response Toolkit
COVID-19: Kids 5 -11
Booster Eligibility
The Raft
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Class
DMV Faith In Action
Memory Care University
Mental Health and the Holidays
Walk with Ease
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
Training & Webinars
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COVID-19 vaccines are now recommended for children 5-11 years old. |
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Based on the data that Pfizer-BioNTech submitted to the FDA on September 18, 2021, we know that:
- The dose is one-third of the Pfizer dose administered to people 12 years and older.
- The study included 2,268 participants who were 5 to 11 years old.
- Side effects were similar to those seen in people 12 years and older.
- Immune response was similar to those seen in people 12 years and older.
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What are COVID-19 Boosters?
Many vaccines require a booster. This one helps keep your
immune system strong against COIVD-19.
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Find Your Vaccine Booster
If you are eligible, you can receive a booster dose wherever vaccines are available. Options include community vaccination clinics, your healthcare provider, or a pharmacy.
Talk with your health care provider to see if a booster is right for you.
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The Shadow Pandemic: Violence against women during COVID-19 |
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"Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front lines, have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified.
"This is the Shadow Pandemic growing amidst the COVID-19 crisis and we need a global collective effort to stop it. As COVID-19 cases continue to strain health services, essential services, such as domestic violence shelters and helplines, have reached capacity. More needs to be done to prioritize addressing violence against women in COVID-19 response and recovery efforts.
"UN Women provides up-to-date information and support to vital programs to fight the Shadow Pandemic of violence against women during COVID-19."
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CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM CLASSES
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Arthritis Program supports activities to improve arthritis management and quality of life, including the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP).
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What is CDSMP?
CDSMP is 6-week program that meets for two hours once a week. It was developed by Stanford University for people with arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, and other chronic health problems. CDSMP helps people learn ways to control pain and other symptoms, get around better, and stay independent.
Classes are offered through in-person, virtual via Zoom, or by phone with toolkit sessions.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:00 AM
Thursday, January 13, 2021 10:00 AM
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DMV Faith in Action: Community Connections Webinar Series |
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“Faith and Resilience: Managing the Holidays" coping strategies for faith and other community leaders.
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The DMV Faith in Action partnership between the Washington, D.C. Department of Health, the Maryland Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Health has called upon regional experts to engage leaders in strategic dialogue so that this season remains merry and bright and leaders are supported in feeling capable of managing the high and lows that are part of the holiday landscape. Join us for this lively and information conversation.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Noon - 1:15 PM
Featured Speakers include:
E. Gail Anderson Holness, JD, DMin
Director, Faith Based Outreach, District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health
Dan Hale, PhD
Johns Hopkins Congregational Depression Awareness Program
Anthony E. Fox, PhD
Capacity Building, Housing and Community Partnerships, DC Department of Health
Rev. Arcella “CC” Jackson, MA, MDiv, PhD
Vice President, Mental Health America – Virginia Chapter
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MAKING MEMORIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS
December 16 | Noon - 1 p.m.
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Whether you are a healthcare professional, caregiver, person living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia, faith leader or a member of the general public, we invite you to attend these virtual interactive and informative webinars at no cost. You will be learning from local professionals from the comfort of your home or office. |
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The Arthritis Foundation’s program, Walk With Ease
reduces the pain of arthritis and improve your overall health. No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s six week Walk With Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life. The program includes a guidebook and a walking schedule to get you safely moving toward better health.
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Arthritis is a collection of over 100 different types of joint and connective tissue related diseases. It is one of the most common chronic diseases in the U.S., affecting children and young adults as well as older adults. Arthritis often causes severe joint pain and stiffness, and can lead to permanent joint damage and disability.
Thursday, January 6, 2022, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
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Mental Health and the Holidays |
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The holiday season can bring joy to many, but it can also be a stressful time of year. Stress, anxiety, and loneliness may be compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Health Communications Collaborative has created a new resource for public health communicators and businesses. Download our Mental Health and Holidays resource and the accompanying social graphics for mental health tips during this holiday season.
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance |
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Line Number: (844)-684-6333 | TTY: (800)-462-7585
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.
Over 105,200 people are living with HIV in the UK. Globally, there are an estimated 38 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS related illnesses, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.
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Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”
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National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
In an average year, 30 million Americans drive drunk, and 10 million Americans drive impaired by illicit drugs.
December seems particularly suited to this observation because traffic fatalities that involve impaired drivers increase significantly during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods.
On average, 25 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes per day during December 2010.
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Additional Community Resources |
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The Virginia Rent Relief Program (RRP) is designed to support and ensure housing stability across the commonwealth during the coronavirus pandemic. Tenants and landlords can easily check their eligibility for Virginia Rent Relief. Tenants interested in applying can check their eligibility by completing the self-assessment at https://dhcd.virginia.gov/rrp or by dialing 2-1-1 on their phones. Property owners, managers and landlords visit the Virginia Housing website http://virginiahousing.com/rentrelief.
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Get COVIDWISE today!
Have you added your phone to the COVID fight yet? Download Virginia’s free COVIDWISE Exposure Notifications app today to help protect your community while protecting your privacy!
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Vaccine Now!
Get Your 1st, 2nd or 3rd Dose
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December 13, 2021, 4:00 PM ET
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January 7, 2022 6-8 PM & January 8, 2022 9 AM - 12 PM (Virtual)
Recover Fest 2021 organizers in partnership with the Virginia Rural Health Association is inviting the community to a FREE Mental Health First Aid Training. This event is open to those of all ages and from all walks of life, with our focus being on Virginia residents. Internet access is needed, and it is preferred that cameras are on during the training.
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Costco Wholesale is offering grants of up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations that focus on children, education, health or human services in the communities Costco does business. Throughout the year they receive a large number of requests from nonprofit organizations striving to make a positive impact and provide support to a variety of organizations and causes.
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At Massey Cancer Center (MCC), everything we do starts with people. Our mission is to reduce the state’s cancer burden for all Virginians. Massey works with partners to develop ongoing health promotion and wellness priorities to address health equity and to make people's lives easier, safer, and better.
Massey’s community seed grant is a mechanism for community partners and non-profit organizations to address person-centered care across the cancer continuum, from health promotion and prevention through survivorship, and reduce suffering from cancer for citizens in Massey's catchment (geographical) area.
$5,000 seed grants will be awarded for up to seven distinct projects in a twelve-month funding cycle. Only one application per organization will be accepted. Once a project is awarded, a project period extension will not be approved (no-cost extensions are not allowed). Grants are renewable for organizations that demonstrate measurable outcomes and describe dissemination and sustainable plans.
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Grants and technical assistance for minority-serving institutions and community colleges to support the adoption and implementation of a 100% tobacco/vape-free college-wide policy by December 2023.
Closing Date: Jan. 20, 2022
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Walmart’s local community grants are awarded through an open application process and provide funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities to local organizations in the U.S.
Closing Date: Dec. 31, 2021
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Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
For more information on Virginia P3, visit us here.
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Stay Connected with VDH Updates from the Office of Health Equity. |
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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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