PIC Library Closed Tuesday, 2-1 for inclement weather. Bundle up!

Our organization closes it’s doors on days that Jefferson County Public Schools or Denver Public Schools close for snow days.  JeffCo has announced a closure.

The drop box is available for returns, though any items due 2/1 will not be considered late if we receive them when we reopen.

Colorado DBH Prevention Health Communications, In the News for 1/18/2011

Source: DBH email, 1/20/2011

Attached is the January 18, 2011 edition of the DBH Prevention Community Programs, Prevention Health Communications, In the News and Resources weekly.

In the News is a collection of hyperlinks to current prevention articles, broadcasts, reports, press releases, funding announcements, conferences and events, training and more that are relevant to the prevention and reduction of the use of alcohol and other drugs.

Contents include stories on the following topics:

  • National Health Awareness
  • General
  • Disparities/Poverty
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Healthcare Reform
  • Alcohol
  • Marijuana
  • Tobacco
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Other Substances
  • Suicide
  • Violence
  • Mental Health
  • Obesity
  • Technology

Click here to access Prevention Health Communications, In the News and Resources weekly, 1/18/2011 (pdf)

Grant Opportunities: Compiled by CO. Division of Behavioral Health, Health Communications, 1/21/11

OWH Reducing Health Disparities and Achieving Health Equity: Addressing Depression Among Racial and Ethnic Minority or Undeserved Women and Girls
Deadline: Applications must be received no later than February 10, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time (MT)

OWH FY 2011 Reducing Health Disparities by Preventing Obesity among Minority and Undeserved Women and Girls
Deadline: Applications must be received no later than February 10, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time (MT)

OJJD Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Block Grants Program
Deadline: All applications are due by 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, February 15, 2011

OJJDP FY 2011 Tribal Youth National Mentoring Program
Deadline: February 28, 2011

OJJDP FY 2011 Multi-State Mentoring Initiative
Deadline: All application are due by 1:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on February 28, 2011

OJJDP FY 2011 Comprehensive Anti-Gang Strategies and Programs
Deadline: All applications are due by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on March 11, 2011.

SAMHSA FY 2011 Cooperative Agreements for State-Sponsored Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention (Short Title: State and Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention Grants)
Deadline: Applications are due by February 16, 2011

SAMHSA FY 2011 Campus Suicide Prevention Grants
Deadline: Applications are due by March 4, 2011

SAMHSA FY 2011 Drug Free Communities Support Program
Deadline: Applications are due by March 18, 2011

NOFA FY 2010 Rural Innovation Fund Program
Deadline: February 23, 2011

OAJJA FY2011 Juvenile Diversion Program
Deadline: All applications are due by 3:00 PM MST, February 3, 2011.

OAJJA FY2011 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (JAG)
Deadline: All applications are due no later than 3:00 PM MST, February 25, 2011