In September, during National Suicide Prevention Month, the City of Dublin and the Dublin Police hosted the Dublin Suicide Prevention Town Hall, a safe space for community members to discuss suicide prevention. Syntero clinicians led breakout sessions at the Dublin Suicide Prevention Town Hall in an effort to increase conversation and education for community members surrounding this epidemic that affects people from all walks of life and of all ages. Syntero CEO Julie Erwin Rinaldi also shared her personal survivor story with attendees. Thank you to the City of Dublin for including Syntero in this critical community conversation. Syntero is a leading provider of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention services and partners with schools, municipalities and service organizations increase awareness about suicide prevention.
Category: Community Resources
Grandparents Resource Guide
Syntero’s Older Adults program has developed the Grandparents Resource Guide to help grandparents who have taken on caregiver or guardian roles for their grandchildren.
Topics include tech, nutrition, clothing, shelter, education and overall wellness. Local resources primarily focus on Dublin and Franklin County; however, many resources are beneficial for all grandparent guardians.
View and download the guide here.
Syntero Provides Education and Engagement for Older Adults Through Forever Dublin Virtual Workshops

In an effort to reduce isolation and increase support for older adults, Syntero adjusted the structure of the workshops provided for older adults through the Forever Dublin program to a virtual platform.
Workshops focus on information and resources to help adults 55+ age in place and make Dublin their forever home. Workshops have been scheduled through the end of 2021.
Are You and Your Child Ready for College?

Syntero’s CollegeCountdown program helps develop the soft skills needed to excel in the next phase of life.
2 Parent Workshops
June 9 & August 18
6 Student Group Sessions
June 30 & August 4
Cyber Savvy Workshops

Free Virtual Workshops for Adults & Adolescents
Our world is rapidly changing and technology is changing even faster! While many middle school and high school-aged youth are tech-savvy, they still need help navigating the cyber world and making responsible choices to keep themselves and their information safe. Promoting children’s safety and encouraging healthy boundaries in the cyber world can also be overwhelming for parents, guardians and grandparents. Join Syntero’s virtual Cyber Savvy Workshop to gain practical tips for the whole family:
- Benefits and risks of youth engaging with technology
- Developmental considerations and impact of excessive technology use
- Enjoying technology through responsible digital citizenship
- Communication around boundaries and expectations for safe technology use
Parent/Guardian*
Supporting Cyber Savvy & Cyber Safe Youth
June 24th, 10am & 7pm
July 8th, 10am & 7pm
Youth*
Becoming Cyber Savvy
June 25th, 10am & 3pm
July 9th, 10am & 3pm
Registration Is Required. Register Here!
*The same content will be presented during each parent and youth workshop, respectively.
Syntero Staff Member Shares Account of Personal and Client Empowerment

A new segment of Syntero’s podcast, Syntero Speaks, is available. In the latest segment of Syntero Speaks, Older Adult Program Coordinator Victoria Alexander, MSW, LISW-S, shares her journey as a Syntero employee—beginning as an intern, then eventually transitioning to a management-level position. She also discusses the support and culture that attracted her to the organization. Lastly, Victoria explains how Syntero’s Older Adult program empowers older adults to live independent, full lives, and helps those living in isolation. Listen to Victoria’s story and past segments here.
Syntero’s Older Adult programs include mental health and substance use disorder counseling, caregiver consultation, intensive home-based outreach and specialized support groups for widows/widowers and those with low vision. Learn more about our Older Adult programs here.
Syntero also partners with the City of Dublin for Forever Dublin, which provides resources for residents to make Dublin their forever home. Syntero offers one-on-one appointments with navigators, and also provides a variety of education sessions for older adults and their caregivers about important topics such as Medicare, Social Security, technology, housing, care giving and transportation. To make an appointment with a navigator, call 614.889.5722 extension 810. Learn more about Forever Dublin here.