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May 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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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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There are steps you can take to prevent spread of flu and the common cold that will also help prevent COVID-19, including:

1. Wash your hands with soap and water.

2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. 

3. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.

4. Avoid contact with people who are sick.

5. Stay home if you are sick and contact your healthcare provider.

6. Keep at least six feet away from one another to the maximum extent possible.

7. Frequently clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces such as tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

Sneeze or cough?  Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or use your elbow. 

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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.

To Bless the Space Between Us

This is the time to be slow,

Lie low to the wall

Until the bitter weather passes.

Try, as best you can, not to let

The wire brush of doubt

Scrape from your heart

All sense of yourself

And your hesitant light.

If you remain generous,

Time will come good;

And you will find your feet

Again on fresh pastures of promise,

Where the air will be kind

And blushed with beginning.

By: John O'Donoghue

…to everyone celebrating in May:

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

Thomas K.- 60th

Judy Z.- 60th

Steven R.- 55th

Malcolm H.- 45th

Daniel C.- 35th

Joseph E.- 35th

Matthew M.- 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 May:

Atiffany Hinkle- 5 years

Tracy Smolinski- 5 years

Justin Schafer- 4 years

Karisha Nichols- 3 years

Samantha Pruitt- 3 years

Heather Scorpio- 2 years

Angela Stirling- 2 years

Christina Huber- 1 year

Ronay Peguies- 1 year

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5 Ways to Stay Connected During Social Distancing

Health is physical, mental and emotional. Nurture your mind and heart with these ways to stay connected while protecting your body.

Jessica Ball, M.S., R.D.

1. Virtual Happy Hours

If you aren't already doing this, add it to your list. For many, happy hours and wine nights are cherished times with family, friends and colleagues. The fun doesn't need to stop now that you can't hit your favorite bar or restaurant. Virtual happy hours and wine nights are just a FaceTime, Skype or Zoom video away. Schedule a date with your ladies (or dudes) soon to catch up and get your social fix, without leaving the house. (As an added bonus, some wine shops are doing delivery or curbside pickup, so you can still score your favorite bottle of vino while staying safe!)

2. Virtual Book Clubs

Whether you are already part of a book club, this is a great way to connect with people over something in a season where there may not be too much to catch up about. "My book club is doing a virtual session on Friday over Zoom. We'll have wine and cheese, just like we always do," says Jaime Milan, our digital news and lifestyle editor, "We all agreed we missed girl time, so we're staying connected from our own homes." Bonus: this translates to another fun to-do when you are spending extended time at home. Reading is great for your brain, and being a part of a book club will keep you connected and accountable to stick with it.

3. Scheduled Calls With Family

This one is more personal to me, but is an important and healthy practice for those wondering how to spend their newfound free time. My family lives in Michigan, and with my two brothers' university being cancelled for the semester, they are all at home together. Normally, after lunch I would take a short walk with my coworkers to split up the day. Now, I use that time to call my family and catch up with them all.

If the weather permits, I can walk while doing this to get some additional movement in. But, walking aside, this practice makes me feel like I'm there with them: laughing, catching up and hearing what's for dinner with the dog barking intermittently in the background. Hearing their voices on a regular basis has helped me stay positive even though I am across the country from them. There's no better time than the present to get on a schedule of regularly connecting with your loved ones.

4. Netflix Syncing

This may be the best-kept secret for those trying to watch Netflix with others who are far away (or not in your living room). There is a Google Chrome extension called Netflix Party that allows you to have a virtual movie night with friends from wherever they are. Simply download the extension, open Netflix in a Google Chrome browser, and "Start a Party". Once you have your party URL, you can share it with your friends, and they can enter. This allows you and your friends to keep up with your shows or movies, without getting off-pace with each other. If you are feeling really ambitious, tack on a group FaceTime or video call to chat just like you would at a traditional movie night.

5. Virtual Game Nights

By "virtual game night", I do not mean endless hours of video games (though feel free to enjoy that if that's your thing). My friends and I love to play board games and cards together on our nights in. Now that we can't all get together in person, we have turned to video chats and online versions of our favorite games. If you are tech savvy, try and find an online version of your favorite game. For example, we love the board game Risk and are learning to love the Apple application of the game where you can have multiple players access the board remotely. To keep it old school, simply set up a video call with friends who also have the game or cards, and stay connected that way.

Bottom Line

Social distancing doesn't need to mean emotional isolation. Let this list be a springboard for the million ways our innovative technology allows you to connect with others without being physically together. Staying healthy applies to your physical body, but also to your mind. Talk, laugh, cry and just reach out to other, because we are all in this together.

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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