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Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church is launching a new program of outreach to the community.
Beginning on May 1, followed by the next three Mondays, speakers from various services will be presenting programs of interest in the fellowship hall at the church. The programs all start at 6:30 p.m.
To begin on Monday, May 1, the organization Intercept will offer a program about foster care opportunities. Suggestions about how to support those who have foster children will be discussed. Some ideas could involve providing backpacks of overnight items such as stuffed animals, pajamas, toiletries that would be needed for a child in an emergency. This program kicks off Foster Care Awareness Month.
Next, on May 8 Connections Plus, formerly Rockbridge Area Hospice, will discuss its new mission, which is not only providing end-oflife palliative care, but also in-home medical care, patient and family support services, and enlarging their service area.
On Monday, May 15, the Shenandoah EMS Council will bring a hands-on program relating to CPR. EMS instructors will come to demonstrate and provide opportunities to practice CPR and how to use an AED machine. Small groups will practice on manikins.
The last May event will be on May 22 where Valley Community Services Board will present information on mental health and substance abuse services, especially when to seek help for either type of problem. Professionals will clarify early warning signs and appropriate responses to this wide-spread situation.
All programs are free and open to the public with refreshments afterwards.
Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church is located on U.S. 11 at Steeles Tavern, 6410 Lee Jackson Highway.
For more information, call the church at (540) 377- 6742.
There will be no program on Memorial Day, May 29.
