As we have seen ourselves its often the case that disasters can disproportionately impact communities of color.  The most recent example, of course, is COVID-19 as these communities have suffered more cases and deaths, disproportionate socio-economic impacts and reduced vaccination rates. For communities to recover equitably, we need to better understand the impact of racism, address […]

The 2021 National VOAD Virtual Conference runs from May 18-20, 2021. Session descriptions are available on the online registration pages. Register for the conference: https://pnassnmgmt.regfox.com/national-voad-2021-annual-conference. Review of the overall schedule: https://www.nvoad.org/nvoadevents/2021-national-voad-conference/.

Arizona VOAD Board of Directors meetings occur on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m.

Know the monsoon hazards where you live and travel. Learn more about Arizona monsoon season at ein.az.gov/monsoon-awareness.

SKYWARN monsoon storm spotter training sessions will be offered virtually. Learn more at weather.gov/SKYWARN.  Click here to RSVP for a session.

Solari (previously Crisis Response Network) is offering a Mental Health First Aid Training course for AZ VOAD! The training will be on 7/7/21 from 9am-4pm. It will be 100% virtual, but it will remain an interactive course. Here is the direct link to the online registration: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=eqqxrwwab&oeidk=a07ehxrv1duab85d2fb    

How would you forecast smoke from the recent Backbone Fire? Is there any way to manage it? Matt Pace is a meteorologist with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and earned a doctorate in Meteorology and Climatology from Arizona State University. Producing daily forecasts for the state and as lead forecaster for the smoke management […]

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stress-management-selfcareforall-tickets-158029551643 Stress levels are at an all time high. This free webinar will cover stress management techniques and methods of self care. Join us! About this event In honor of International Self-Care Day, the Pima County Health Department’s Community Mental Health and Addiction program is presenting Stress Management. Join us for one hour on […]

THIS FRIDAY: Join Valley of the Sun United Way at the next Women United Virtual Social Gathering from 11-11:30 am. Enjoy a short program with helpful tips to organize your routine. Then, stick around for small group break out connections with community-minded women. RSVP here: https://vsuw.org/get-involved/join-a-group/women-united/women-united-virtual-gathering  

THIS FRIDAY: Join Valley of the Sun United Way at the next Women United Virtual Social Gathering from 11-11:30 am. Enjoy a short program with helpful tips to organize your routine. Then, stick around for small group break out connections with community-minded women. RSVP here: https://vsuw.org/get-involved/join-a-group/women-united/women-united-virtual-gathering

Mark your calendars! Disaster Distress Helpline is hosting a #NationalPreparednessMonth Twitter chat next Tues. 9/14 @ 1:30PM EST! Join Disaster Distress Helpline & other organizations as they chat preparedness before, during & after a disaster, the emotional distress disasters can cause & the importance of disaster emotional care.

Solari Crisis & Human Services is excited to announce a free informational webinar on SMI determinations. The September 16th session is designed for providers/agencies working with the Transition Aged Youth population. Please join us for the free hour-long webinar which will include: An overview of what SMI means What an SMI Determination will do for […]