Owensboro Community & Technical College will be offering two online social work courses for the spring semester that will both be transferable to both Brescia University or Western Kentucky University.
The courses, introduction to social services and crisis intervention, are both three-hour classes that will begin Jan. 11 and run through May 1. Introduction to social services also includes a lab and provides an overview of the programs and challenges faced by professionals in the field. Crisis intervention focuses on intervention theory, suicide prevention and risk assessment techniques, according to OCTC.
Both courses are taught by Cori Douglas and Amanda Greenwell, who are licensed and working in the field of social services.
Owensboro nonprofits to receive free hygiene supplies & PPE
Owensboro nonprofits to receive free hygiene supplies & PPE By 14 News Staff | December 15, 2020 at 9:18 AM CST - Updated December 15 at 6:43 PM
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Owensboro nonprofits are set to receive free hygiene supplies and PPE thanks to the Louisville-based health organization SOS.
SOS is donating more than 1,500 pounds of personal hygiene and personal protection equipment supplies worth $23,000 to 15 nonprofits in the Owensboro region.
The event is being organized by The Center of Owensboro-Daviess County.
The following nonprofits will be picking up those supplies Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
Boulware Mission
St. Benedict’s Women & Families Services
The folks at Lady Luck Tattoo and Body Piercing here in Owensboro fully admit that 2020 has been a dumpster fire. So, owner Melissa Smith and her staff have decided to do something about it. This holiday season they are determined to make spirits merry and bright and they re hoping to accomplish that with a 12 Days of Kindness Christmas campaign. Here s how it works.
Starting Thursday, December 10th, Lady Luck is assigning a brand new kindness challenge for each day. The more you participate and share your acts kindness on social media, the more chances you have to earn some kindness in return. Lady Luck is going to pay it forward with a $500 gift card.