This is a non-interactive self-study course - Identifying and Alleviating Secondary Trauma Stress, Compassion Fatigue & Burnout
2024-05-09 15:00 - 2024-12-31 15:00 (America/New_York)
A 3-Credit CE Course for Clinicians
This is a non-interactive self-study course. Teaching methods for this course includes recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation
Secondary traumatic stress (STS) and compassion fatigue (CF) are commonly assessed in the field of emergency and mental health as well
as in the study of best practices for clinicians and front-line worker in the field of trauma.
The unimaginable state of global crisis has placed these constructs under the spotlight as first
responders, front-line medical personnel, and mental health professionals work with traumatized
patients and clients while experiencing their own level of physical, emotional, and psychological
stressors.
As levels of empathy and compassion grow in the hearts of front-line workers caring for
those in distress, so does the cost; leading to a state of physical, emotional and psychological
exhaustion .
Learning Objectives:

List symptoms and identify the differences and similarities of secondary traumatic stress STS,
compassion fatigue CF, burnout BO, and vicarious trauma VT.
Recognize personal and professional vulnerabilities to secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue.
Develop interventions useful via Telemental health in working with those who are experiencing STS, CF, and BO

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This is a non-interactive self-study course - Diversity & Cultural Competence for Mental Health Professionals
2024-05-09 15:00 - 2024-12-31 15:00
A 4-CREDIT CE COURSE FOR CLINICIANS
This is a non-interactive self-study course. The course is comprised of two sections with all content presented in both audio and text
version.
Section 1 describes a framework for multicultural competency along with a review of findings of
social worker perspectives on how they developed their own competence, a process equally applicable
to all mental health professionals.
Section 2 provides information on challenges faced by certain sub-populations including African
American women, persons with disabilities, and LBGQTI+ persons, all populations mental health
professionals frequently interact with. Specific guidance for how to conceptualize and interact
therapeutically with such persons is provided by experts in their respective fields.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the components of the integrative model of multicultural responsiveness Explain how the
strengths and vulnerabilities of the African American female client can guide assessment and
treatment
2. Analyze the unique issues involved in treating clients with disabilities (e.g., assessing for
discrimination and abuse, helping with empowerment, and avoiding common diagnostic errors)
3. Discuss the unmet mental health and addiction needs of members of the LGBTIQ+ communities, the
barriers of access to treatment, specific interventions,
and future directions in research
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Chicken Alley Open House
2024-09-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Chicken Alley Thrift Shop, 38 Lagoon Pond Rd., Vineyard Haven, MA, 02568
If you know someone who

likes thrifting
likes working with fun people
likes giving back to their community

tell them about Chicken Alley’s upcoming Open House!

DEI Lunch and Learn Series: Intersection of Race & Immigration Law
2024-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | IWYC Conference Room
We’re excited to come together to kick off FY25 Lunch & Learn Series. For this semester we’ll explore Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion conversations and discussions with community members and MVCS staff, while enjoying delicious company and appetizers. These will take place on the second Thursday of each month, from 12-1PM.
10 OCTOBER 2024
Intersection of Race & Immigration Law
Corey Lazar: Immigration Lawyer

Hatched Holiday Crafting Days
2024-10-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-17 13:00 - 16:00
Come help us prepare materials for Hatched holiday sales!

Chicken Alley Open House - for teens only
2024-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Chicken Alley Thrift Shop, 38 Lagoon Pond Rd., Vineyard Haven, MA, 02568
Help me spread the word – it should be pretty fun!!!

In-Service Training Day
2024-10-30, 2024-11-13
Please see your supervisor for more details.

Hatched Holiday Crafting Days
2024-11-03 13:00 - 16:00
UPDATE:
November 3rd Crafting Day has been cancelled.
Join us on the 10th, when we make this year’s gnomes!

DEI Lunch and Learn Series: Cultural & Global Fluency
2024-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | IWYC Conference Room
We’re excited to come together to kick off FY25 Lunch & Learn Series. For this semester we’ll explore Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion conversations and discussions with community members and MVCS staff, while enjoying delicious company and appetizers.
12 DECEMBER 2024
Cultural & Global Fluency
Sheryl Taylor: Educator & Diversity Coordinator

Child Behavioral Health Conference
2025-01-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Virtual: ZOOM

All Agency Professional Development Day
2025-04-09 | Main Campus – EEC

2nd Annual Brazil Fest/Festa do Brasil
2025-06-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Agricultural Hall, 35 Panhandle Road, West Tisbury, MA, United States
Sunday, June 1st from 11 AM–5 PM at the Ag Hall.
Join us for a a vibrant rural celebration of unity and diversity!
Organized by MV Mediation, the festival promises to be a fun-filled day celebrating the island’s rich Brazilian and rural culture, and the many traditions and talents that make up our diverse community.

COST: FREE and open to all! Music, Dance, Food, Games, Kids Activities, Farm Animals – Fun for All
BRAZIL FEST – A community festival celebrating Brazil and the Island’s rural roots.
2nd Annual Brazil Fest/Festa do Brasil — The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society

Electronics Disposal Day
2025-06-07 09:00 - 14:00 | MVRHS
Electronics Disposal Day is an opportunity to dispose of your old, tired and used electronics on Island in an environmentally safe way.
How does EDD work? Great question! If you know exactly what you are bringing, you can expedite the process by prepaying. Please bring a printed receipt with you to the event. Otherwise, volunteers will help you tally your electronics and safely dispose of them for you. Payment is accepted via check or credit card (no cash please) and all proceeds benefit both MV Community Services and MVRHS.
Electronics Disposal Day – Martha’s Vineyard Community Services

2025 Pride Weekend
2025-06-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Ocean Park Gazebo, Oak Bluffs
Celebrate Pride on Martha’s Vineyard!

Kick off the weekend with a high-energy dance party at the iconic dive bar, The Ritz. March with pride in the vibrant Oak Bluffs parade, and close out the festivities with an incredible drag show you won’t forget. It’s a weekend full of love, unity, and unforgettable moments on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard.
Come as you are and shine with us!

Harbor Fest OB
2025-06-21 10:00 - 18:00 | Ocean Park Gazebo, Oak Bluffs
Enjoy Oak Bluffs Harbor with family & friends! Stroll up Circuit Ave & down Kennebec Ave. Visit the Shops & Eateries.
Raindate: Sunday, June 22
FUN for ALL
ISLAND ARTISTS | LOCAL MERCHANTS | LIVE MUSIC (Ends at 6pm) | ENTERTAINMENT | GREAT FOOD

Tisbury Street Fair
2025-07-08 18:30 - 21:30
COME JOIN US FOR A FESTIVE TIME ON MAIN STREET FOR A FUN-FILLED EVENING. SINK YOUR TEETH INTO A LOBSTER ROLL, FRIED DOUGH OR ANY OF THE OTHER DELICIOUS TREATS YOU WILL FIND, PICK UP A TRINKET OR SOUVENIR FROM A LOCAL VENDOR FOR YOUR FRIEND. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

Possible Dreams 2025
2025-07-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Allen Farm, North Side, 421 S. Rd., Chilmark, MA, 02535, United States
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE DREAMS POSSIBLE
On July 20, 2025, MVCS will hold the 47th annual Possible Dreams auction, hosted by the talented Seth Meyers. This event is not just a fundraising effort; it’s a celebration of hope and the power of dreams. We welcome the opportunity to come together in celebration of our shared values as a caring and strong island community.
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services (MVCS) plays a vital role in our community, providing essential resources and support to those in need. This year’s Possible Dreams auction aims to raise funds that will directly benefit local families, ensuring they have access to vital services like education, counseling, and a host of other essential supports.
I encourage each of you to get involved in this annual event. Whether it’s attending the event (in-person or via live-stream), spreading the word, donating auction items or contributing in any way you can, your participation will make a difference. Our collective efforts can help transform lives and empower our community to thrive.
As we prepare for this event, let’s remember the importance of our unity and the impact we can have when we come together for a common goal. Your passion and dedication are what make our island strong, and I am proud to stand alongside you in supporting these vital services that support our island community.
Thank you for your continued commitment to making a positive impact. Let’s make the 47th annual Possible Dreams fundraiser a resounding success!

2025 Sea Wall Stand
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Sea Wall, Near Drawbridge, Vineyard Haven
Join the staff of CONNECT to End Violence in a powerful demonstration of unity and support. Everyone is welcome. Stand with us as we work to end gender-based violence in all forms.
Who will you stand for?

MV Vibe Fest
2025-08-09 12:00 - 18:00 | Waban Park, 29 Tuckernuck Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA, 02557, United States
VINEWELL MV presents MV VIBE FEST ~ 40+ Vendors ~
Food | Dope DJ’S | LIVE MUSIC | LIBATIONS | GOOD VIBES

SMASH THE SILENCE PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
2025-08-16 09:00 - 15:00 | MVRHS
We’re very excited to cohost this event with MVRHS since all the funds raised will go to our collaborative student leadership group SWEAR: Stand With Everyone Against Rape — a MVRHS initiative dedicated to educating students and empowering them to help end gender-based violence.
The event will start at 9am at the MV Regional High School courts, with a rain date of Sunday, August 17th.
You can pre-register here: https://widgets.courtreserve.com/Online/Public/EmbedCode/11945/46753
If pickleball isn’t your sport but you still want to support us, please consider volunteering at the event. We could use some helping hands directing participants between courts and keeping the event on track. There’s three, 2-hour shifts available: 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, and 1pm-3pm. It’s a great opportunity to support us while also enjoying the sunshine. If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out to Jack Pachico, our Men’s Initiative Specialist, at JPachico@MVCommunityServices.org

The Grand Illumination (Illumination Night)
2025-08-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association (MVCMA) grounds, 80 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, MA, 02557, United States
Each year, as dusk falls on Illumination Night, thousands of colorful paper lanterns are lit simultaneously, casting a magical glow over the cottages and creating an unforgettable sight for all who attend. The event begins with a community sing-along inside the Tabernacle, an open-air, octagonal structure at the heart of the MVCMA. As the final notes of the songs fade, the lanterns are illuminated, and the night truly comes alive.
Visitors are invited to stroll through the maze of cottages, each uniquely decorated and glowing with the soft light of the lanterns. It’s a night that transports you back in time, allowing you to experience the charm and history of Martha’s Vineyard in a truly special way. The Grand Illumination is not just a celebration of the island’s past, but also a testament to the strong sense of community that continues to thrive here.
Attending Illumination Night is a must for anyone visiting Martha’s Vineyard in August. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this magical event offers a unique glimpse into the island’s rich history and enduring traditions. Best of all, it’s free and open to the public, with donations welcomed to support the MVCMA. So, mark your calendar, plan your trip, and experience the timeless magic of the Grand Illumination on Martha’s Vineyard—a night you’ll never forget.
The event is supported with a free will offering – grateful for the generosity of everyone who visits, participates, and donates what they can to make this magical evening possible.

2025 Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair
2025-08-21 08:00 - 2025-08-24 17:00 | Agricultural Hall, 35 Panhandle Road, West Tisbury, MA, United States
A 4-day old-fashioned Agricultural Country Fair held on the fairgrounds of Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury (Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society.) Enjoy rides, games, shucking contests, skillet toss, horse pull, woodsmen competition, dog & livestock shows.
Thu-Sat: Open 10 AM – 11 PM | Sun 9:30 AM – 7 PM
*PRICES ARE BASED OFF 2024 AND MAY CHANGE: Tickets: $15 Adults / $10 Children 5-12, Senior (62+ y.o.), Veterans. Children under 4 are free. Parking $10.

Annual Oak Bluffs Fireworks
2025-08-22 21:00 - 22:00 | Ocean Park Gazebo, Oak Bluffs
What: Annual Oak Bluffs Fireworks
Who: Sponsored by the Town of Oak Bluffs with help from many generous donations.
When: Friday, August 22nd (rain date, August 23rd)
The show will begin after 9pm, when it gets dark.
Where: Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs
No blankets are allowed to be set up, unattended, before 4pm. Tarps are prohibited.
Please carry-out all personal items and trash at the end of the evening so we may continue to use the parks for such events.
Parking will be available in Waban Alley Park and Washington Park. Parks will open at 3:30pm
$20 per car will be collected by the Town of Oak Bluffs to help fund the fireworks and parks department.
Handicap spaces (placard required) will be available at the Steamship Authority
*** There will be NO PARKING in Sunset Park ***
Cars may NOT stay in parks overnight, and will be towed by 8am the following day
No parking:
Seaview Ave starting at 6am and Ocean Ave starting at 12 noon. Cars will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Residential streets from Dukes County Ave to Seaview Ave or Greenleaf Ave, 3-11pm.
Other notes:
The Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) will follow modified routes
All Town bathhouses will be open
To ensure future Oak Bluffs Fireworks events, donations are being at Town of Oak Bluffs ~ P.O. Box 1327 ~ Oak Bluffs MA 02557

Sullivan 5K Run/Walk
2025-08-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Washington Park, intersection of New York Avenue and East Chop Drive, Oak Bluffs, 02557, United States
Founded in 1989 by Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from 1989-1993, the Sullivan Run/Walk for Health and Fitness is a great end-of-summer event for the whole family.
Racers of all ages compete on the US Track and Field Association certified 5K course around East Chop Bluff with a spectacular view of Nantucket Sound. Based on feedback, we moved up the start of the race to 9:30 am and had runners and walkers leave at the same time. Kids 10 and participate in the Kids Dash at 9 am. The race begins and ends at Washington Park at the intersection of New York Avenue and East Chop Drive, in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.
Commemorative T-shirts are distributed to the first 300 registered race participants. Strollers and well-behaved leashed animals are permitted; however, we ask that they remain at the “back of the pack” and practice extreme caution during the race.

MVCS is a sponsor for this event and has a number of allotted spots available. If you wish to participate, please contact Iris Albert at ialbert@mvcommunityservices.org, or 508-693-7900 ext. 229.

Date
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time

9am (Kids Dash)
9:30am Run/Walk (Please note earlier start time)

Registration & Number Pick-Up
Friday, August 22, 2025 | 3pm – 6pm | MVH Lobby
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 7:30 am – 8:45 am | Washington Park

IWYC/MV Family Resource Center's annual BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION
2025-08-26 15:30 - 18:00 | MVRHS
Island families – you’re invited to IWYC/MV Family Resource Center’s annual: Back to School Celebration
Event is free and open to any Martha’s Vineyard K-12 student, if you need school supplies sign-up below. Pre-registration required in order to receive free school supplies:
Eligibility for free school supplies:
– Existing client of IWYC or will complete brief intake paperwork
– Priority to families with financial needs
– Child is K-12 student at Martha’s Vineyard public school or Charter School
Pre-register by Wednesday 8/20 @ https://forms.gle/E9VgB8UqQqyXryuh9
Contact Ali Geroche (ageroche@mvcommunityservices.org) with any questions!
If you would like to donate school supplies, please follow us on social media for instructions for donating at your local library: Instagram @mvfamilyresourcecenter Facebook: @iwycmv
If you don’t need supplies, feel free to drop-in for activities and resources!

First Friday Vineyard Haven
2025-09-05 10:00 - 23:00 | Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District, Owen Park Way, Vineyard Haven, MA, 02532, United States
First Friday is a free community-inspired outdoor event in Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard. Started in 2016 and based on the nation-wide “First Friday” art walks, we celebrate the local art and culture of our island each first Friday of the month June – October and December. Running all throughout our Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District, you can walk right off the ferry and into the middle of our harbor town.

Activity locations include In-Town, Beach St. Extension, & Owen Park

13th Annual Martha's Vineyard Wind Festival
2025-09-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Ocean Park Gazebo, Oak Bluffs
Welcome to the 13th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Wind Festival!​

This September 7th, come enjoy a day that is still full of summer breezes! Bring a picnic and enjoy spending time with friends and family in beautiful Ocean Park on Martha’s Vineyard.
Events include kite making and model sailboat racing for children, and kite flying and frisbee games for young and old. There will be prizes for all ages in the categories listed on this site.
This is a free event with no registration fees. See you in September for a great day of fun and relaxation!

Rain date – September 8th
