Creating a Beloved Community at PEP and Beyond By Habeebah Rasheed Grimes, CEO, Positive Education Program A few years ago, I had the privilege of serving as a panelist at The City Club of Cleveland event, Racism, Inequity, and Public Health: Cuyahoga County’s Response, Part II. As I prepared for this discussion on the devastating
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OhioRISE Infographic for Parents Highlights the Basics Brace yourself for a long and jargon-filled description. Positive Education Program is the Care Management Entity for central Cuyahoga County for Ohio Medicaid’s new specialized managed care program known as OhioRISE, which uses a high-fidelity wraparound approach to help youth who have complex behavioral health needs or multi-system
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Bullying Basics: Red Flags, Prevention and Resources Contributed by Olga Rosado, Care Coordinator, PEP Connections and Melissa Jackson, Care Coordinator, PEP Connections Nearly everyone has a story about being bullied at some point in their lives. Those who have experienced it, understand just how devastating it can be. It can pervade your thoughts; interfere with
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Darlene Kelly on Navigating Change at PEP This year has been an exciting one in many ways at Positive Education Program. Not only has the organization adopted a new strategic framework – including new mission, vision and values – it has also changed its branding and logo. PEP looks different today than when it was
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