Page 9 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - November, 2018

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CORNSTALK

From page 8
would return to work or after seeing the
maintenance crew doing their rounds, I
thought that the resilient plant would be
gone.
But to my surprise, it was always mowed
around and left alone. I was ecstatic to
see the cornstalk continue its journey. My
moments of joy continued through the
summer into the fall.
The most rewarding thing to see about
this lonely
cornstalk is
sss the way it
was cared
RESOURCES for. No one
Caytee Cline: 360- was asked to
take care of
709-1818, Native the cornstalk;
Connections R.E.D. nonetheless,
R.o.A.D Suicide it was cared
Prevention Grant for. No one
Suicide Lifeline: was told not
800-273-8255 (TALK) to take from
Chehalis Tribal the cornstalk,
Behavioral Health: but no one
360-709-1733 did. No one
Crisis textline: Text was asked
741741– then hit “send” to give the
Bereavement support: cornstalk a
206-291-7279 fall welcome
with a
Recovery helpline: scarecrow
866-789-1511 friend, but
Trevor Project – someone did.
LGBTQ: 866-488-7386 In a sense,
this single
plant that
just popped up serves as a tool to bring the
community together.
Connectedness is a big protective factor
against suicide. During the holiday season, * Special tribal member rate available
there will be many moments we will through February 2019
connect with family and friends. Embrace
those moments, your loved ones, the ones
who need love and the traditions your
families have created. Remember to be the
cornstalk on the side of Anderson Road.
Stand strong, grow tall and connect with
those around you.

WIC THROUGH SPIPA

CHECKS TO BUY FOOD, HEALTH USDA FOOD PROGRAM
EDUCATION, BREASTFEEDING
HELP, SERVICES REFERRAL The SPIPA’s program offers an assortment
of food to fill your freezer, refrigerator and
NEXT DATE: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. cupboards. The next date is Dec. 14 from
Dec. 6 at the Wellness Center 9:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Chehalis Tribal
Community Center.
CONTACT US: Debbie Gardipee-
Reyes, 360-462-3227 or Patty SIGN UP: Call Debra
Suskin, 360-462-3224 Shortman at 360-709-1689 or
Chehalis: Debra Shortman, 360-709-1689 360-438-4216 from 8 a.m.-
4 p.m. Monday through Friday