Naugatuck Valley MRC

A team of volunteers dedicated to strengthen public health, emergency response, and community resiliency in the Naugatuck Valley, CT municipalities!

[Naugatuck Valley MRC @NVMRC]

Medical Reserve Corps volunteers: have you completed your CT Responds! profile?

Be sure to complete your profile (or self-register if you still have not yet done so). This is how you will receive activation requests and important updates:

https://t.co/5cDWPjUM5k

[Naugatuck Valley MRC @NVMRC]

Naugatuck Valley Health District is offering a free 1-hour evidence-based suicide prevention training called QPR on Friday, May 8th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. See flyer for details. Register online: https://t.co/fuxfGT6FRa.

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[Naugatuck Valley MRC @NVMRC]

Join us for a free, virtual Psychological First Aid training at 6pm on Wednesday, May 21st!

Register now at https://t.co/flsI7enEc5

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #PsychologicalFirstAid #PublicHealthPreparedness

[Naugatuck Valley HD @NaugValleyHD]

Don't walk or drive through flood waters and listen to the instructions of local officials.

⚠️ It takes six inches of fast-moving water to knock you over and only two feet to carry away vehicles.

More: https://t.co/GTzHNZmzb4

[Governor Ned Lamont @GovNedLamont]

We are coordinating with municipal officials to respond to today’s severe flooding and ensure public safety in the impacted regions. The Connecticut Emergency Operations Center will remain in enhanced monitoring status this evening. Stay alert and stay safe!

[Naugatuck Valley MRC @NVMRC]

Unit Coordinator Barbara is joining local, state & Federal partners from across the nation this week at the National MRC Summit in Chicago! The Summit opened with a celebration of 22 years of the MRC & the incredible service volunteers & leadership provided during COVID-19!

[Naugatuck Valley MRC @NVMRC]

The MRC is a national network of local non-medical and medical volunteers. In CT, volunteers are 18+ and no prior training or experience is required. Are you interested in learning more? Sign up online at https://t.co/yOgBppvhFK!

[Naugatuck Valley MRC @NVMRC]

Naugatuck Valley Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers participated in Critical Skills Education learning about providing different types of first aid. This training was provided in partnership with the Capitol Region MRC with funding provided by the CT Health Care Coalition
@MRC_ASPR

[Naugatuck Valley MRC @NVMRC]

Sign up today at https://t.co/yOgBppvPvi!

[Medical Reserve Corps @MRC_ASPR]

During #NationalPublicHealthWeek, consider joining the 300,000+ @MRC_ASPR volunteers nationwide who are helping their communities become more resilient in the face of disasters and healthier every day. Learn more and find a unit near you: https://t.co/dTLI0bWlNZ

[FEMA @fema]

📆 Upcoming nationwide emergency alert test

What: A one minute test alert on cell phones, radios, and TVs
When: Wednesday, October 4th, 2:20 p.m. ET
Why: To ensure systems are effective to warn the public about emergencies

Please share this info!

🔗 https://t.co/ke0EOoSYPK

[Naugatuck Valley HD @NaugValleyHD]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Consider joining us for a free, virtual suicide prevention training on May 18th at 6pm. Register here: https://t.co/k6r6TJDoEm

[Naugatuck Valley HD @NaugValleyHD]

Join us on Wednesday, May 17th from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Seymour Ambulance Association for a free training on Opioid Overdose Prevention & Narcan Administration!

Please register online at https://t.co/WyJFSabM2P

[CDC Environment @CDCEnvironment]

Did you know people with #asthma face additional risks during emergencies like hurricanes or floods? Prepare now by reading the latest #CDCEHblog: https://t.co/exlB0KW4Vv. @CDCasthma

[CDC @CDCgov]

Currently, the risk of getting monkeypox for most people in the United States is low. However, cases are on the rise and anyone in close, skin-to-skin, or face-to-face contact with a person with monkeypox can get it. Learn more: https://t.co/Po35VMGx4U.

[Naugatuck Valley HD @NaugValleyHD]

Our Community Give Back Program spotlights @valleysaveouryouth for the month of August!

Their mission is to provide all teens the opportunity to succeed & ensure they are set up for success by instilling leadership skills through positive intervention & leadership seminars

[Naugatuck Valley HD @NaugValleyHD]

To make a monetary donation or to learn more about their program, please visit the VSOY website: https://t.co/oK0JAIlCfe

Thank you to our amazing community partners for hosting additional collection sites!

[Naugatuck Valley HD @NaugValleyHD]

Did you know VSOY recently opened a new center for teens? The Teen Center provides a safe and relaxing environment for kids to interact and socialize. Through engagement, VSOY ensures no kid is left out. Read more from @ValleyIndy: https://t.co/4IgmZw2ft2

[Naugatuck Valley HD @NaugValleyHD]

New locations added! This month we’re collecting diapers (any size), pull-ups, and wipes for @thediaperbankct! See flyer for details!

[Naugatuck Valley HD @NaugValleyHD]

Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. Join us Sunday, July 17 for this free training opportunity! Registration required.

[Naugatuck Valley HD @NaugValleyHD]

NVHD and @NVMRC are offering a free, evidence-based suicide prevention training on Thursday, June 23rd at 6pm. Can’t make it in person or prefer to attend virtually? Call us at 203-881-3255 x108 to get the virtual access information!

[Naugatuck Valley HD @NaugValleyHD]

Happening tonight!!