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West Central District Counties: Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, District Co-Chairs: Vice-Chair: Lauren Spradlin, COTA/L
Secretary: Ashley McPike, COTA/L
Treasurer: Melissa Connine, COTA/L
Continuing Education Chair: Katrina McWilliams, COTA/L
Speaker Liaison: Lyndsey Anderson, MOT, OTR/L
Pediatrics Co-Chairs: Susan Aebker, DHS, OTR/L, CAS and Rhonda Davis-Cheshire, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Rehab SIS Chair: Jocelyn Metzger, MOT, OTR/L
Mental Health SIS Co-Chairs: Becky Reitzel, OTR/L Joanie Smith, MS, OTR/L
Older Adult SIS Chair: Stephanie Fantauzzo Johnson MOT, OTR/L
Education SIS Co-Chairs: Katie Walker, MOT, OTR/L and Heidi McGohan, MED, OTR/L, OTA/retired
Social Media Chair: Jayden Hahn, MOT, OTR/L
Student Committee Chair (Student Liaison): Lauren Jenkins, MOT,OTR/L
OTA Liaison: Jessica Shafner, COTA/L
Membership Chair: Jerry Shields, COTA/L
Mentorship Chair: Mariah Bair, MOT, OTR/L
UPCOMING EVENT ________________________ THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A new date will be announced when available. Youth or Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification April 25, 2020 8:00 am.- 4:30 p.m. 8 CEUs Grandview Hospital, Dayton OH (Riek Community Room & Classroom 2) Presented By: $150 OOTA Members $250 Non-Members $100 Students Lunch and book provided. No refunds will be given About Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based program shown to: Grow knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions Can identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction Increase confidence when encountering an individual in distress Increased likelihood of helping an individual in distress Show increased mental wellness. Better awareness of signs and symptoms of mental illness increase the likelihood that individuals will seek professional help early. Untreated mental illness is a leading cause of visits to primary care physicians and emergency rooms, missed work and school, and exacerbates chronic conditions such as alcoholism, smoking, obesity, risky behaviors and suicide. Early intervention can improve the overall health of individuals and communities.
The WCOOTA is beginning a mentorship program! We are eager to start this program to provide insight and support to new practitioners as well as experienced clinicians. Pursing a mentoring relationship is more than networking or checking a box on a career plan.
Please follow the link below to be matched with a mentor or mentee.
If you have any questions please contact the West Central Mentorship Chairperson, Mariah Bair, at [email protected] or [email protected].
Helpful Information: • Business Meeting from 6:30-7:00 p.m. Speaker Presentation from 7:00-8:30 p.m. |
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Phone: 614-980-2850 | Fax: 888-670-7224
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