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Community Education Series

Education & Events

Rosecrance Jackson’s Community Education Series is a free service available to help family members, loved ones and our community better understand alcohol, cannabis, problem gambling and gaming, and opioid overdose.  Both research-based lectures and supporting videos are used to teach concepts.

For more information

Contact Jody Monroe at 712.298.0529 or jomonroe@rosecrance.org for more information. Training available by request for groups of three or more.

Class Topics

Community education classes are conducted via Zoom. Join classes by clicking here.

Community Education Series PDF

Alcohol
Education about the culture and consumption of alcohol as a leading community health concern. 

March 2, 6 – 7 p.m.
March 6, 12 – 1 p.m.

April 3, 6 – 7 p.m.
April 6, 12 – 1 p.m.

May 2, 6 – 7 p.m.
May 3, 12 – 1 p.m.

June 7, 6 – 7 p.m.
June 13, 12 – 1 p.m.

Cannabis
Education on the facts and health consequences of cannabis use, based on current medical research.

March 9, 6 – 7 p.m.
March 13, 12 – 1 p.m.

April 10, 6 – 7 p.m.    
April 13, 12 – 1 p.m.

May 9, 6 – 7 p.m.
May 10, 12 – 1 p.m.

June 14, 6 – 7 p.m.
June 20, 12 – 1 p.m.

Problem Gambling and Gaming

How to recognize the warning signs of problem gambling and gaming, and about available resources.

March 16, 6 – 7 p.m.
March 20, 12 – 1 p.m.

April 17, 6 – 7 p.m.
April 20, 12 – 1 p.m.

May 16, 6 – 7 p.m.
May 17, 12 – 1 p.m.

June 21, 6 – 7 p.m.
June 27, 12 – 1 p.m.

General Overdose and Naloxone

How to identify the signs of an opioid overdose and how to reverse the overdose with Naloxone. Naloxone provides a window of opportunity to get individuals safely to follow-up medical care. 

March 27, 12 – 1 p.m.

April 27, 12 – 1 p.m.

May 24, 12 – 1 p.m.

June 28, 12 – 1 p.m.

Rosecrance Jackson Centers is part of the IDPH Integrated Provider Network with services funded by the Iowa Department of Public Health and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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