Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 13, 2022 City Hall celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month Special to The Advocate A s May is Mental Health Awareness Month, City of Malden employees Tamerlie Roc of the Board of Health and Jeri Scibelli and Crystal Morano of Human Resources set out to find ways to make employees feel appreciated and improve their mental health in the workplace. Mental Health Awareness Month serves to provide a reminder that mental health is essential and those living with mental health issues are deserving of care, understanding, compassion and pathways to recovery and healing. Tamerlie, Jeri and Crystal initiated several activities, including “Mindful Mondays” where employees follow stress relief videos at their desk, “Together Tuesdays” where employees are encouraged to have lunch together, “Wellness Wednesdays” where employees are encouraged to walk to Macdonald Stadium with their colleagues, “Thoughtful Thursdays” where employees are encouraged to take a few minutes out of their day to think about how they feel at the end of the work week and “Don’t Forget Yourself Friday” – to celebrate yourself on another great week. On Tuesday all employees were treated to a full breakfast with eggs, bacon, Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available City of Malden staffers, pictured from left to right: Communications Director Ron Cochran, Civil Engineer Bryan Sanderson, Jr., Health & Human Services Department Community Communication and Outreach Specialist Tamerlie Roc, Mayor Gary Christenson, Human Resources Generalist Jeri Scibelli, Engineering Clerk Karen Bourque and Human Resources Clerk Nancy Ward. bagels, fruit and all the fixings! Harvard Pilgrim has offered free virtual fitness classes and mindfulness webinars and will be hosting several virtual webinars about “Mindfulness Practices for Burnout Relief” specifically for City of Malden employees. The City will also be posting information about Mental Health Awareness on its Human Resources page. Mystic Valley Elder Services issues RFP for older adult programs M ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to fund innovative programs that promote the health, well-being, and independence of older adults and to complement or supplement the support activities of primary caregivers. Areas of focus include: family caregiver issues and services; special populations such as elders with special needs, isolated, marginalized, LGBT elders and those who are disadvantaged by racial, cultural and/or linguistic barriers; health promotion programs that focus on evidence-based programs for older adults; transportation; housing insecurity; social insecurity/isolation; health and wellness, including physical and behavioral health; and economic insecurity. Funding is available by MVES through the Older American Act and is subject to availability of federal funding. The project begins on October 1 and ends on September 30, 2023. MVES is requesting Letters of Intent from organizations wishing to apply for funding to support individuals ages 60 and older in MVES’ service area, which includes Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winthrop. The Letter of Intent, not to exceed two pages, should include: • Purpose of the program • Which of the AAA funding priorities the program will address • The estimated amount of Title III funding the applicant will request • Anticipated number of older adults the program expects to serve • Cities and towns the program plans to serve Letters of Intent should be http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only sent electronically to lreid@ mves.org by 4 p.m. on Friday, June 10. They will be reviewed and prospective applicants will be notified no later than close of business on Wednesday, June 15 regarding their eligibility to complete the full application for Title III funding which will be due on Wednesday, July 6 at 4 p.m. If you have questions please contact Lauren Reid, MVES Director of Community Programs, at lreid@mves.org or 781-3882382.
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