Local Organizations Team Up to Bring Training to First Responders And Community
Turtle Wing Foundation, The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, and Bluebonnet Trails have teamed up to bring a training on “Strategies for Helping Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism” presented by Carl Crowther, lead crisis intervention specialist for Bluebonnet Trails. This training is aimed at our frontline workers and first responders (Police, Sheriff’s Department, EMS, Firefighters, nursing staff, etc), but anyone in the community is welcome to join. Some things that will be covered: How to interact more effectively with individuals who have a disability, approaches for working with personas with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, co-existing Mental Health Conditions, and challenging behaviors, and programs within Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. Frontline Workers, First Responders, and community members outside of Bluebonnet Trails service area are still encouraged to attend, as the information shared will be applicable no matter your location. The training will occur at Blinn College in Schulenburg on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6-8 p.m. Pizza will be provided, the training is free. Please RSVP to Destiny at destiny@ turtlewingfoundation.org. If you have any questions, please reach out to Destiny with Turtle Wing Foundation, or to Cheryl Pekar with The Red Door Fund ( cheryl@stanzelmuseum.org).
Turtle Wing is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission of “helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential by providing access to a shared network of emotional, educational, and therapeutic resources.” To learn more about services, donate, or would like a Turtle Wing representative come and speak to your organization, please reach out to Destiny at (979) 505-5090.
The vision of The Red Door for Mental Health is for individuals and families struggling with mental illness in this rural region to be surrounded by a local culture of acceptance, understanding, and support held by individuals, organizations and institutions, and the community as a whole.
If you would like to make a contribution to the Red Door Fund, please visit: www.faycofoundation. com or mail to P.O. Box 664, La Grange, TX 78945.
Bluebonnet Trails’ Mission: Continuously shaping and investing in a system of care valued by our communities, designed to improve the health and independence of the persons we serve. For appointments or information call (844) 309-6385.