OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Health Department continues to offer classes that encourage good physical and mental health. These workshops are free and open to Oswego County residents. Each session provides a safe and welcoming environment for people to have discussions with trained professionals.
“Stepping On” is a seven-week workshop offering seniors the opportunity to learn fall prevention exercises and strategies. The evidence-based workshop has been proven to reduce falls by 31%.
Join the health department and the Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) on Monday, May 8 to learn more about the program. The workshop is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Nick Stereo Public Health Clinic, 70 Bunner St., Oswego.
For details or to register for the program, visit https://health.oswegocounty.com/calendar.php or call the OFA at 315-349-3574.
The “Talk Saves Lives: Suicide Prevention” series continues through May and June. The sessions teach participants how to use communication techniques to identify those at risk of suicide as well as early warning signs of mental health deterioration. Select workshops will add a special focus on seniors, caregivers and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Classes are held virtually via Zoom or in person at the Nick Sterio Public Health Clinic, 70 Bunner St., Oswego according to the following schedule:
- Wednesday, May 10, 7 to 8 p.m., virtual
- Friday, May 19, 1:30 to 3 p.m., in person, focus on LGBTQ+ community
- Wednesday, June 7, 7 to 8 p.m., in person, focus on seniors and caregivers
- Friday, June 16, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., in person
- Wednesday, June 28, 6:30 to 8 p.m., virtual, focus on LGBTQ+ community
The “More than Sad: Suicide Prevention for Parents of Teens” workshop focuses on teen mental health. It is aimed at helping parents recognize mental health issues, initiate a conversation with their teen and seek help when needed. The health department hosts an online class via Zoom on Wednesday, May 24 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
To register for “Talk Saves Lives: Suicide Prevention,” call Matthew Goodsell at 315-349-3574 or visit https://health.oswegocounty.com/calendar.php.
To request a health education workshop or presentation with your school or organization, call the Oswego County Health Department at 315-349-3573 or visit https://health.oswegocounty.com/.
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