The Opiate Task Force is a community based coalition with the purpose of reducing opiate use, abuse, overdose and deaths in Stark County. It is open to anyone interested in being a part of a group of people concerned about, and willing to address the epidemic of prescription drugs and specifically, opiates in the community and in the State of Ohio.
Number: 513-395-0022
Conference ID: 516 500 50#
Trainers: Robin Holland and Penny Card
February 9-10, 2020 from 8:30-12:30 PM
This training is for non-clinical staff.
Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.
You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self help care. Anyone can take the 8-hour Mental Health First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens. 
Sometimes, the best first aid is you.
Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community.
Please register by February 2, 2020
The Opiate Task Force is a community based coalition with the purpose of reducing opiate use, abuse, overdose and deaths in Stark County. It is open to anyone interested in being a part of a group of people concerned about, and willing to address the epidemic of prescription drugs and specifically, opiates in the community and in the State of Ohio.
Integrated Ohio Peer Supporter (PRS) Training
March 1 -5 and March 8 – 12 (The training is Monday-Friday for 2 consecutive weeks – see times below)
Morning session: 9:00am – 11:00am
Lunch: 11:00am – 11:30am
Afternoon session: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Who should attend: Any person in recovery wishing to become a certified Peer Supporter.
About this training: Peer Services are a process of giving and receiving support and education from individuals with shared life experiences. Peer Services are provided by individuals in recovery from mental illness and/or addiction who use their lived experience as a tool to assist others by sharing their personal journeys and knowledge. Individuals engaged in peer services play a vital role in laying the foundation for sustained recovery. They encourage, inspire and empower others to set recovery goals and achieve them.
Ohio’s Peer Supporter training includes a 40 hour in-person integrated peer training, 16 hours of E-Based Academy Courses, and a test. To submit an application click here: PRS Training Application This application must be received by February 1, 2021 in order to attend the training.
Individuals attending the training are encouraged to complete the E-Based Academy Courses prior to the 40 hour training; however, this is not a requirement. For a list FAQs and disqualifying offenses including a Checklist for references and a link to E-Based Academy Courses use the following link. Please click for FAQs.
Location: Virtual training. Participants will be contacted prior to the Zoom training. Applications must be received and approved before the training.
Cost: This is a free training.
Education credits: Certified Ohio Peer Supporter (once all steps have been completed)
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