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August 2020 Edition

C.E.O. Clinton Twp. - Creative Empowerment Program

Macomb County Autistic Program

Administrative Offices

34820 Harper Ave.

Clinton Twp., MI 48035

(586) 569-4250

C.E.O. Mt. Clemens

308 N. Gratiot Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 (586) 493-9715

C.E.O. Anchorville

9974 Dixie Hwy. P.O. Box 229

Anchorville, MI 48004

(586) 716-9920

C.E.O. Pontiac

345 Edison St. Pontiac, MI 48342

(248) 858-7847

C.E.O. Washington

59027 Van Dyke

Washington, MI 48094

586) 935-1500

C.E.O. Westland

6615 N. Venoy

Westland, MI 48185

(734) 727-0872

Questions, comments, article ideas?

We would love to hear from you!

Please check the website for current news and information

Our website:

Executive Director: Kathleen Kunz-Pielack

This newsletter is a publication of C.E.O. - Editor: Stephanie Hess

Mission Statement:

We believe that all people are entitled to respect, dignity, independence, community integration and the opportunity to make choices in their own future.

Clinton Twp:

Sandra Raad- Program Supervisor

Darlene Underwood- Sr. Program Manager

Latesha Marks- Program Manager

Jamie Peck- Program Manager

Mt. Clemens:

Kim Atwood- Program Supervisor

Kathy Overbay- Program Manager

Anchorville:

Kim Atwood- Program Supervisor

Jennie Whitmer- Program Manager

Pontiac/ Madison Hgts:

Cara Flockhart- Program Supervisor

Latonia Hunter- Program Manager

Renee Ayotte- Program Manager

Washington:

Anne Bieri- Program Supervisor

Westland:

Ron Peguies- Program Supervisor

Tommy Clark- Program Manager

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Please pay attention to our company website at (Click on the “News” tab) and/ or our Creative Empowerment Opportunities’ Facebook page in the upcoming weeks for re-opening information.

In support of Governor Whitmer’s executive order to reduce the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) by asking people to avoid large gatherings, we must all do our part to promote the safety of our community. This includes some services being discontinued for a short period of time.

As soon as we are able to re-open our community center doors, we will inform all Persons Served, Homes, Parents, Guardians, Stakeholders and Employees!

Please continue to Stay Home and Stay Safe! #AloneTogether

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: coronavirus

Centers for Disease control and Prevention: COVID-19

Hot Lunch Information

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Ways to Reduce Stress

Developing a personalized approach to reducing stress can help you manage your mental health condition and improve your quality of life. Once you've learned what your triggers are, experiment with coping strategies. Some common ones include:

• Accept your needs. Recognize what your triggers are. What situations make you feel physically and mentally agitated? Once you know this, you can avoid them when it's reasonable to, and to cope when you can't.

• Manage your time. Prioritizing your activities can help you use your time well. Making a day-to-day schedule helps ensure you don't feel overwhelmed by everyday tasks and deadlines.

• Practice relaxation. Deep breathing, meditation and progressive muscle relaxation are good ways to calm yourself. Taking a break to refocus can have benefits beyond the immediate moment.

• Exercise daily. Schedule time to walk outside, bike or join a dance class. Whatever you do, make sure it's fun. Daily exercise naturally produces stress-relieving hormones in your body and improves your overall physical health.

• Set aside time for yourself. Schedule something that makes you feel good. It might be reading a book, go to the movies, get a massage or take your dog for a walk.

• Eat well. Eating unprocessed foods, like whole grains, vegetables, and fresh fruit is the foundation for a healthy body and mind. Eating well can also help stabilize your mood.

• Get enough sleep. Symptoms of some mental health conditions, like mania in bipolar disorder, can be triggered by getting too little sleep.

• Avoid alcohol and drugs. They don't actually reduce stress: in fact, they often worsen it. If you're struggling with substance abuse, educate yourself and get help.

• Talk to someone. Whether to friends, family, a counselor or a support group, airing out and talking can help.

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Pumping Gas Without Passing Along Germs

When you fill up your car, you have to touch the same gas pump that everyone else has handled— there’s no avoiding it! While we can’t guarantee that everyone else who has touched it has taken the proper precautions to prevent the spread of germs, you can make sure that you do your part to keep those around you safe and illness free.

• Wear gloves – You might feel a little silly doing it but wearing disposable gloves will help prevent the spread of any germs to your hands.

• Carry disinfectant – If you have it available, use disinfecting wipes before and after you pump your gas. You’ll want to check the CDC’s list of effective disinfectants to ensure what you have available is effective.

• Wash your hands – When you’re finished pumping your gas, wash your hands thoroughly. You’ll want to follow these steps to make sure you’re properly cleaning them:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

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Clean and disinfect surfaces around your home and work frequently.

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…to everyone celebrating in August:

milestones (Age ending in a "0" or "5") this year:

William H.- 70th

Christine M.- 70th

David D.- 65th

Bernard D.- 65th

Vasil M.- 65th

John M.- 60th

Ronald B.- 55th

Dennis H.- 55th

Paul H.- 55th

Susan M.- 55th

Michael N.- 55th

Latonya S.- 45th

Richard W.- 35th

Wade G.- 30th

And to all employees who are also celebrating birthdays!

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A big “Thank You” to our dedicated employees celebrating employment anniversaries in August:

Christina Ballard- 11 years

Kelley LeBar- 8 years

Vickie Divo- 6 years

Bernadette Lester- 4 years

Sean McGregor- 4 years

David Clemons- 3 years

Donna Valliere- 3 years

Kayla Swinyer- 2 years

Alex Kuenner- 1 year

Kasiem Thompson- 1 year

Juaquina Williams- 1 year

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Masks Are Required

• Per recent Executive Order, Michiganders are required to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space. It also requires the use of face coverings in crowded outdoor spaces. Businesses open to the public will refuse entry or service to those who decline to wear a face covering.

How a Mask Works

• How it works

o COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact.

o All of us have droplets in coughs and sneezes that can carry COVID-19 to others.

o Coughs spray droplets at least 6 feet. Sneezes travel as far as 27 feet. Droplets also may spread when we talk or raise our voice.

o These droplets can land on your face or in your mouth, eyes and nose.

o When you wear a mask, it keeps more of your droplets with you.

o A mask also adds an extra layer of protection between you and other people’s droplets.



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Mental Health Resources

If you’re feeling emotional distress caused by COVID-19, help is near. This page offers many ways you can connect to emotional-support services without leaving home.

 

MDHHS COVID-19 Hotline and Email Response

Dedicated to addressing questions about COVID-19 illness, executive orders and various related issues.

Call: 1-888-535-6136  / 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., 7 days a week

Email:  COVID19@ / 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

 

Headspace web service

A collection of meditation, sleep and movement exercises designed to help keep a strong and healthy mind. Free to Michiganders (normally a paid service).

Visit:  mi

 

National Disaster Distress Helpline

Offers 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress.

Call: 1-800-985-5950

Text:  66746

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Provides free and confidential support 24/7 to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call: 1-800-273-8255

Visit: 

 

Michigan PEER Warmline

Staffed by peer support specialists, the warmline is for those living with serious mental health and/or substance use challenges. Provides resource referral and shared experience of recovery and hope.

Call:  1-888-PEER-753   (888-733-7753) 

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