Substance Use/Misuse
2019-10-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This session will define substance abuse, including overuse or misuse of any substance beyond its intended use, risk factors, stages of addiction, barriers to treatment, and medical complications. It will also discuss elder abuse/misuse of common substances and possible reasons why the use/abuse occurs. Facilitated by the Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team from Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
Audience: Staff or the community at large.
Registration: Required. One CE awarded for the completion of the 1-hour session. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Replacing a Light Fixture
2019-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat’s Pearson Construction Technology Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A class in our expanded Basic Home Maintenance Curriculum. This entire curriculum is designed to provide hands-on application for every learner. Program incentives (household tools) are awarded with each class.
Description: Identify appropriate tools needed for the job at hand, obtain more electrical knowledge and safety measures, better understand the wiring color scheme, and learn the steps involved in changing a light fixture.

Audience: Priority given to Habitat homeowners or homeowners in the Boston Thurmond and Bowen/Dreamland Park neighborhoods, but this program is open to any interested person in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. Women are encouraged to attend.
Registration: Required. Limited to 10 people for each class. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form
Note: The $10 fee (to cover class materials) can be paid in advance or just prior to the class start. We will accept cash, check, credit card or money order.

Get Smart About Credit – Part 2
2019-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This final session will deal with how to read your credit report, preventing credit fraud and how to improve your credit score.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Limited to 24 people. Open to anyone interested in learning more about credit. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Suicide in Older Population
2019-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This presentation will discuss suicide in the population age 60+, review suicide statistics, identify people at risk for suicide and discuss interventions. Facilitated by the Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team from Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
Audience: Staff or the community at large.
Registration: Required. One CE awarded for the completion of the 1-hour session. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Budgeting and Money Management
2019-11-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This class will discuss financial goals, establishing a budget, saving, spending and money-management tips.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Limited to 24 people. Open to anyone interested in learning more about managing your money. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Identity Theft
2019-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Learn how to identify the signs of identity theft and fraud, examine different types of identity theft and fraud, and identify strategies to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.
Registration: Required. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Energy Efficiency/Weatherization
2019-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat’s Pearson Construction Technology Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A class in our expanded Basic Home Maintenance Curriculum. This entire curriculum is designed to provide hands-on application for every learner. Program incentives (household tools) are awarded with each class.
Description: Identify basic home maintenance issues related to weatherization and learn steps to repair and/or resolve the issue.
Audience: Priority given to Habitat homeowners or homeowners in the Boston Thurmond, Bowen Boulevard and Dreamland Park neighborhoods, but this program is open to any interested person in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. Women are encouraged to attend.
Registration: Required. Limited to 10 people for each class. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form.
Note: The $10 fee (to cover class materials) can be paid in advance or on the day of class using cash, check, credit card or money order.

Mortgage & Homeowner Insurance
2019-11-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Building a better understanding of the legal terms and forms associated with closing, restrictions written into a deed of trust, the escrow process, Habitat loan model and required hazard insurance coverage. This course is for individuals enrolled in the Habitat homeownership program ONLY.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Caregiver Burnout
2019-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This session will cover: Signs, symptoms and interventions for burnout; comparison of burnout and compassion fatigue; define elder abuse, review the various types of elder abuse; and a discussion of how burnout and compassion fatigue may lead to various forms of elder abuse. Facilitated by the Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team from Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
Audience: Staff or the community at large.
Registration: Required. One CE awarded for the completion of the 1-hour session. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Get Smart About Credit - Part 1
2020-01-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Providing in-depth information needed to understand credit and your credit score – what it is and how to make it work for you. This is the first of a 2-part series. (Program participants: This is a make-up class for those who missed the October class.)
Registration: Advance registration is required. Limited to 20 students. Open to anyone interested in learning more about credit. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Mortgage, Escrow & Property Tax Overview
2020-01-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: A refresher overview of the Habitat loan, review and discussion related to the escrow account, annual property tax statement, annual property listing form, and information on property tax relief for the elderly and disabled. You are encouraged to bring forms you have received and have questions about.
Audience: This is a Post-Close course for Habitat homeowners ONLY.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Which date works best for you: Saturday morning or Thursday evening? Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Mortgage, Escrow & Property Tax Overview
2020-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: A refresher overview of the Habitat loan, review and discussion related to the escrow account, annual property tax statement, annual property listing form, and information on property tax relief for the elderly and disabled. You are encouraged to bring forms you have received and have questions about.
Audience: This is a Post-Close course for Habitat homeowners ONLY.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Which date works best for you: Saturday morning or Thursday evening? Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135.Registration form

Get Smart About Credit – Part 2
2020-01-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This final session will deal with how to read your credit report, preventing credit fraud and how to improve your credit score. (Program participants: This is a make-up class for those who missed the October class.)
Registration: Advance registration is required. Limited to 20 people. Open to anyone interested in learning more about credit. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Plumbing: Leaky Connections
2020-01-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat’s Pearson Construction Technology Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A class in our expanded Basic Home Maintenance Curriculum. This entire curriculum is designed to provide hands-on application for every learner. Program incentives (household tools) are awarded with each class.
Description: Building a basic level of skill/knowledge of plumbing maintenance and repairs for leaky connections in bath and kitchen.
Audience: This is a Post-Close course option for Habitat homeowners. Priority given to Habitat homeowners or homeowners in the Boston Thurmond and Bowen/Dreamland Park neighborhoods, but this program is open to any interested person in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. Women are encouraged to attend.
Registration: Required. Limited to 10 people for each class. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form.
Note: The $10 fee (to cover class materials) can be paid in advance or just prior to the class start. We will accept cash, check, credit card or money order.

Family Finances
2020-01-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Building an awareness of the finances coming in and going out of the household, developing a personal financial strategy, creating a budget, prioritizing bills and sharing savings tips. Note: Save approximately 30 days worth of receipts, bills, and pay statements to bring to class with you.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Limited to 20 students. Open to anyone interested in learning more about managing their finances. Register online or call to register: 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form.

Habitat Program Expectations
2020-02-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A meet-and-greet opportunity to discuss this partnership and what’s up ahead as a Habitat Forsyth partner family.
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Plumbing: Clogged Drains
2020-02-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-02-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Habitat’s Pearson Construction Technology Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A class in our expanded Basic Home Maintenance Curriculum. This entire curriculum is designed to provide hands-on application for every learner. This class rotates and will be offered once each quarter.
Description: Building a basic level of skill/knowledge of plumbing maintenance and repairs for clogged drains in bath and kitchen.
Audience: This is a Post-Close course option for Habitat homeowners. Priority is given to Habitat homeowners or homeowners in the Boston Thurmond and Bowen/Dreamland Park neighborhoods, but this program is open to any interested person in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. Women are encouraged to attend.
Registration: Required. Limited to 10 people for each class. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form
Note: The $10 fee (to cover class materials) can be paid in advance or just prior to the class start. We will accept cash, check, credit card or money order.

Habitat Construction Site Expectations
2020-02-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Learn about the expectations for you as a volunteer on the Construction site, what to wear/what not to wear, work-site safety, use of tools, physical limitations, working with volunteers and HF staff, and how to sign-in to the Volunteer Hub to know where the Construction teams will be working, when and how you can sign up.
This is a private class for new partners to the Habitat homeownership program only.
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Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
2020-02-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2020-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
An overview of the process to apply for property tax relief for the elderly and disabled.
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Estate Planning & Life Insurance Strategies
2020-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A review of the essential steps that can help protect your family’s financial health and how to create a plan that ensures that your assets are transferred according to your wishes.
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Mental Wellness Lunch Series: Maintaining Your Mental Health During COVID-19
2020-08-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
This class acknowledges the impact of COVID-19. It will cover tension, anxiety, trauma, and the role of the grief cycle. The class will discuss strategies to manage mental health.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Winter Gardening
2020-08-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2020-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Planting the winter garden. Utilizing the basic fundamentals of gardening – how-to and DO!! This class will build on the five steps of gardening. Part 3 of a 4-part series.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Mental Wellness Lunch Series: Personality Disorders
2020-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Participants will be able to understand the characteristics of a personality and types of personality disorders, symptoms, causes, and treatment. Discussion on family issues, school or social conflicts, and impairments in the work setting.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Dementia I & II
2020-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Part I explains what is Dementia and the most common types; provides a visual look of the areas of the brain responsible. Part II will discuss appropriate physical approaches and management techniques for a caregiver of a person with dementia.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Your Money, Your Goals
2020-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A program geared to helping participants use tools and strategies needed to set and achieve goals; build skills in managing money, credit, and debt; and choose financial products that are right for them.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Mental Wellness Lunch Series: Stigma in Mental Illness
2020-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
This class defines stigma and discusses how it can prevent a person from seeking treatment; how discrimination can prevent a person from getting employment and safe housing.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Rummaging and Hoarding Disorder
2020-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
This course explains hoarding and rummaging symptoms, causes, and treatment; provides insight into the disorder and includes a brief discussion related to individuals with Alzheimer’s who hoard and rummage.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
REGISTER
