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Syntero Provides Support for Frontline Workers and Volunteers

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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted frontline workers in unprecedented ways. Research has shown that a considerable portion of frontline workers are experiencing increased symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia and distress. Syntero’s new “Backing Our Frontline” program provides four-six confidential, virtual counseling sessions free of charge for ALL frontline workers working or living in Dublin, Delaware County or Morrow County. Frontline workers include police officers, firefighters, EMS, dispatch personnel, as well as hospital staff and volunteers in Dublin and Delaware-Morrow Counties, and teachers and school support staff in Delaware-Morrow Counties. Thank you to the Dublin Community Foundation and the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board for helping to strengthen our communities. Click here to view program details and learn how to register.

Syntero Adds a New Agency Value and Strategic Priority

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We are proud to announce that we have added “Inclusiveness” to our existing values of Integrity, Empowerment and Innovation, and have also made diversity and inclusion a strategic priority:

We embrace diversity and actively engage in programs and services that honor, respect and recognize the unique qualities and needs of all people. We are committed to serving marginalized communities whose behavioral health needs are disproportionally worsened by racial disparity, racism, homophobia, ageism, sexism, xenophobia and other harmful societal disparities and negative actions.

“It is our job to educate ourselves on how we can improve the care that we provide on behalf of persons from marginalized communities of color,” said Syntero CEO, Julie Erwin Rinaldi, M.Ed. “We never shy away from tackling difficult subjects and we will be a better organization and more caring and competent professionals for continuing this dialogue.”

Syntero is committed to addressing racism and racial inequity and how it impacts behavioral health. Please visit our Resources page at www.syntero.org/resources for articles, books, podcasts and apps that address anti-racism and racial trauma and healing.

CollegeCountdown Workshops Equip Students with Soft Skills for Long-term Success

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College presents challenges that many academically strong students are not equipped to handle, such as disputes with roommates, seemingly insurmountable schedules and just adapting to a new environment. Additionally, the recent global pandemic has added a level of uncertainty for both parents and students. In July, Syntero offered a condensed version of the new CollegeCountdown program for college-bound high school graduates. Through the eight-week CollegeCountdown course, Syntero clinicians assist students in developing the soft skills needed to excel in the next phase of life.

CollegeCountdown helps students learn about soft skills and why they are important, while helping them to increase their flexibility, communication and problem-solving skills. The course also includes

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COVID-19 & Mental Health

Posted on by Claudia Trusty

Syntero CEO Julie Erwin Rinaldi, M.Ed., was recently featured on the panel of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners’ Commissioner Conversations: Coping with the Stress Through COVID-19. Rinaldi and other leading, local experts came together virtually to talk about mental health and substance use during the crisis and to answer questions from community members.

“We’ve been talking a lot about ‘we’re in the same storm, but we’re not in the same boat.’ We recognize not everybody that we’re working with and also our employees and the folks in our community are not having the same experiences,” Rinaldi said.

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Cyber Savvy Workshops

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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.