4/14/2020 Topic: Coping with Stress during COVID-19--Appointments Available Lori Pereira	These are stressful, anxiety-filled times that may be impacting your own mental health, wellness, and peace of mind. Have you experienced stress because of your new role as a homeschooling parent? Are you feeling isolated or lonely because your active lifestyle has significantly changed? Are you fearful of the impact of the virus itself? Why not take advantage of a FREE 50-minute telehealth session with a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from the safety and convenience of your cell phone or laptop with camera and microphone (using video chat service, Zoom)? As the Sheriff has said, “It is okay not to be okay.” Call today to schedule a confidential appointment. Suncoast Center: Jessica Hobgood, 727-327-7656 x4509 Directions for Living: Kat Troy, 727-685-3394, KTroy@directionsforliving.org
4/24/2020 Topic: Promotional Process for 2020 Lori Pereira	Attached is the memo with all the promotional process instructions, details, and SONET location for all materials for 2020. Registration for the promotional process does not open until May 1, 2020. Best of luck.
5/26/2020 Topic: Quick Tips for Managing Everyday Stress Lori Pereira	Everyday, we experience at least a little bit of stress, but especially during COVID-19. Feeling like we have so much to do, taking care of our families/kids/or friends and more can cause anyone to feel overwhelmed. Check out this two-minute reading: Click here for a few tips to help manage the most stressful of your days.
7/13/2020 Topic: Security Positions Available at Johns Hopkins Hospital Lori Pereira	Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is looking for retirees interested in working security officer positions. See the attached flyer for details. Apply directly with Johns Hopkins.
7/16/2020 Topic: Early Learning Coalition Child Care for First Responders Lori Pereira	The Early Learning Coalition (ELC) has extended a second enrollment period for childcare referrals for first responders and healthcare workers. First Responder is defined as any member of Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. See the ELC Childcare Assistance Flyer for more details. Instructions to Complete & Submit Form: Per ELC, new applications for enrollment must be submitted by 7/31/2020. Per ELC, NO NEW REFERRALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. Complete the Childcare Application and Authorization Form (link below). Refer to the example form for guidance on how to complete the designated sections. Forward completed form to Human_Resources@PCSONET.COM and in the body of the email, list the number of hours for your commute. Employment HR Specialist will process your form and will fax to ELC. The ELC in your county that you reside in will be the ELC that processes your application. ELC will contact you with any questions and next steps. Please note: ALL re-enrollments require a new application to be completed as ELC will not allow any "white-out" or alterations to the previous application. HR appreciates your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Once we receive your re-enrollment, we will sign and forward to ELC for processing.
7/22/2020 Topic: POWs Share Lessons Learned That are Relevant for Coping with COVID-19 Lori Pereira	George T. Coker, retired US Navy Commander, was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism as POW during the Vietnam War. In this article, Coker shares practical steps to implement in order to reduce the counterproductive actions and behaviors that result from isolation and loneliness. As the author recalls from his time as a POW, "Unity over self," let's remember this, too. We need to keep encouraging each other during these difficult times--and not just what we are facing with COVID-19. Check out the attached article.

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