TO: Northwest Focal Point Senior Center District Board
FROM: Karin Díaz, Project Director
DATE: September 21, 2016
Title
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE NORTHWEST FOCAL POINT SENIOR CENTER DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE FLORIDA INITIATIVE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION, INC. AND THE NORTHWEST FOCAL POINT SENIOR CENTER DISTRICT FOR SUN PROGRAM WORKSHOPS; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND PROJECT DIRECTOR TO RENEW THIS AGREEMENT UNDER THE SAME TERMS WITHOUT FURTHER BOARD ACTION.
BACKGROUND: The FISP SUN Program is a ten (10) step structured early intervention and prevention group program which teaches problem solving, coping and social skills to enhance protective factors and resiliency. It is designed to help members enhance decision-making, social and coping skills; reduce impulsivity; prevent self--destructive behaviors; enhance feelings of self--worth and competency.
FISP SUN groups meet once a week for one and a half hours for ten weeks. FISP will donate to NWFP $500 per program.
RECOMMENDATION: TO APPROVE
FISCAL IMPACT: Donation by FISP not to exceed $3,000.00. ($500 per program, not to exceed 6 programs)
CONTACT PERSON: Karin Díaz, Project Director