CCSi News & Information

Community Crisis Services, Inc. is partnering up with the Prince George's County Mental Health Advisory Committee, the Prince George's County Community Policing Institute and the Prince George's County Crisis Response System for a Four Hour Program called "I have this friend".

Today's world of economic changes has created challenges for all of us. Service provider personnel, such as barbers, hair stylists, and bartenders may be the first to see this impact through daily contact and conversations with customers. Service providers are being invited to attend a workshop that can assist in recognizing individuals in need of support, whether through improved listening skills or providing appropriate community resources.

Topics to be covered:
* Practical Communications Skills..."What to say when you don't know what to say."
* When to provide information and referral to patrons
* Networking and developing a "Community of Concern."

If you would like to attend, please call the Crisis Response System at: 301-429-2185 and give your name and organization.

We look forward to seeing you on May 18, 2009 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Prince George's County Community Policing Institute, 4380 Forbes Blvd, Lanham, MD 20706.

On Wednesday, February 18, 2009 around 12:15 EST President Obama will announce the administration’s Foreclosure Prevention Plan. Secretary Donovan (HUD) and Secretary Geithner (Treasury) will be at the press conference in Phoenix as well.

Information fact sheets are available to the public at www.financialstability.gov. Additional information is available at the U.S. Department of Treasury website at http://www.treas.gov/initiatives/eesa/.

We will be posting more information as it becomes available.