Paid Home Care Worker Wanted

Spring 2018: Part-Time, Eugene, OR

Have a Current S&DS Home Care Provider Number?

Here in southwest Eugene, on a quarter-acre of wild garden, in our little creative home, I have a great team of five fantastic folks. They provide about 85 hours per week to help me get out of bed, do hygiene, eat, get back to bed and various activities of independent living that allow me to live in our community with my amazing wife, Debra.

My workers all say they love this job. But one is leaving for a full time position: Leaving 3 evening shifts Mon., Wed., and Fri. As well as a Sun. am shift. There is some flexibility.

As a quadriplegic+, I use a powerchair, and have a few other challenges such as a disabled voice. After more than 40 years as an activist, I am passionate about social & environmental change.

A priority is a homecare worker with an active Senior & Disabled Services (S&DS) provider number. S&DS pays my workers’ wages, health insurance and vacation through the State of Oregon.

Because of time, we are now looking for someone with an active provider number. Experience with paralysis care, such as a hoyer lift, is important. We aim to make this the best employment on Earth!

If interested email me at: davidwoaks@gmail.com

Or call me at 458-205-9426.

My listing is in the OHCC Registry and Referral Service.

You can download and post this flyer: home-care-flyer-2018

More info see the “help wanted” tab in my blog.

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I’ll go to free showing tomorrow of new documentary about controversy of involuntary mental healthcare. Movie is appropriately called “Crazy” and appropriately I am one of those interviewed in the flick. If you are in Eugene Tues 1/30, more info about the 5:30 showing is here on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1078812778925476/

Here is a PDF of the flyer: crazy-eugene-20180130-flyer (1)

Please note that you can help prep for the showing and chat with me after 4 pm tomorrow. See you?

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Especially for those of you who live in Eugene, this Friday you are invited to join us at the LILA Peer Support Club, free. We will build MindFreedom Oregon and then have fun on the stage with folk singer David Rogers and others.

Here is more info, and you can download this flyer: 2018-02-02-mf-oregon

Facebook event here.

Text:

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!

Win Human Rights & Humane Alternatives in the

Mental Health System in Lane County!

Where: Cuckoo’s Nest Stage

LILA Peer Support Club

990 Oak St, Eugene

(NW corner 8th & Oak)

Date: Friday, Feb 2, 2018

Time: Starts at 3 pm

Who? David Rogers, folk singer. Chrissy Peirsol & David Oaks, revolutionary psychiatric survivor activists. You! Free, public, all ages welcome.

Before, you are invited to the 1:30 meeting at the back of LILA Peer Support Club, for the revival of MindFreedom Oregon.

After our indoors event, those of us who wish will then go to nearby Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette, where Food Not Bombs (FNB) serves yummy, free, hot food every Friday afternoon!

This is a First Fri, so you can also celebrate Eugene’s art.

Sponsored by MindFreedom Oregon More info davidwoaks@gmail.com

Thanks to New Day Bakery for their yummy food donations!

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Thankfully, the USA culture is discussing more than ever the hidden oppression of sexual assault against women. However, men who have had their lives disrupted by unwanted or abusive sexual experiences might not have felt the same level of support or not known where to turn. A local respected nonprofit here in Eugene, Oregon, Sexual Assault Support Services, has mainly worked with female survivors, but they have a resource for male survivors.

Many group meetings for counseling have a formal expectation for attending, but this meetup is more informal, and participants may decide to drop in at the last minute, and may attend any of the weekly gatherings or take a break. Their choice. The group has two experienced, thoughtful and supportive counselors to help the peer support be empowered but safe.

Below is from their flyer, the group is active now, January 2018. If you want to double check that the group is being held each week, check their website.

From the SASS flyer about the Eugene, Oregon weekly men’s meetup:

MEN’S MEET-UP

You are invited to be a part of a free & confidential mentoring group lead by trained facilitators who work to strategize with, & empower men who have experienced unwanted sexual contact at any point in their life. Come, be of support to others & find support for yourself!

This group is for self-identified males 18+

When: Thursday’s 4:30 to 6:00 PM

Where: 591 West 19th Ave. Eugene (Corner of 19th & Jefferson), Oregon. Call with questions, or just drop in! Door locks at 4:35 as no late arrivals allowed.

Questions? Contact Rebecca, SASS counselor, @ 541-484-9791 ex. 315 or supportgroup@sass-lane.org

Sexual Assault Support Services

24/7 Support: 541-343-7277

Business: 541-484-9791

SASS services are always free!

[To repeat, SASS is the respected sponsor of this free weekly meetup. MindFreedom Oregon and I are not organizers, but are strong endorsers and you can find our listing of this event on fb here: https://www.facebook.com/events/354136108328973/ ]

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Download a pdf flyer of the below here: 12-1-2017-mf-oregon.4

You are invited to a free celebration by David Oaks:

“It’s Been 5 Years Since My Accident!”

Where: Cuckoo’s Nest Stage

LILA Peer Support Club

990 Oak St, Eugene

(NW corner 8th & Oak)

Date: Friday, Dec 1, 2017

Time: Starts at 3 pm 

Who? Confirmed: David Rogers, folk singer. Howard Falk, stand-up comedian. Sarah Smith, MindFreedom International. Chrissy Peirsol & David Oaks, revolutionary psychiatric survivor activists. Libbie Rascon, Office of Consumer Activities. Dale Kegley. Debra Nunez. Surprise guests. You! Free, public, peaceful, all ages welcome.

Before, you are invited to the 1:30 meeting at the back of LILA Peer Support Club, for the revival of MindFreedom Oregon. After our indoors celebration, those of us who wish will then go to nearby Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette, where Food Not Bombs (FNB) serves yummy, free, hot food every Friday afternoon!

This is a First Friday, so you can also then celebrate Eugene’s art.

Sponsored by MindFreedom Oregon More info davidwoaks@gmail.com

Thanks to New Day Bakery for their yummy food donations!

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