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.
Who should attend:
Open to the general public – anyone interested in learning how to help prevent suicide.
Description:
QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer.) is an evidence-based training that teaches three simple steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.
Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught Gatekeeper training in the world.
What individuals will learn:
- The prevalence of suicide in Stark County
- How to ask directly if someone is thinking about suicide
- The common cause of suicidal behavior
- The warning signs of suicide
- How to get help for someone in crisis
Why participate?
With the number of individuals that die by suicide each day, there is a high probability that you will come in contact with someone struggling with suicidal thoughts.
These free trainings are approximately 90 minutes and are sponsored by the Stark County Suicide Prevention Coalition.
Location
Stark County Educational Service Center
6057 Strip Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Cost
Free
Continuing Education Units
Not applicable
Registration
Limited space, please register by September 19, 2022
Dial the following phone number: 1-513-395-0022
Conference ID: 985 479 492#
Who should attend: Open.
About this event: The Cultural Competency Training (CCT) will cover topics that are fundamental to cultural competency and cultural humility, which will assist with the understanding of the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) and develop skills in understanding diverse communities. The CCT curriculum includes but is not limited to: Compelling Reasons for Cultural Competence, The Dynamics of Diversity, The Impact of Personal Culture on Communication, The Cultural Bumps, and Communicating Effectively through an Interpreter.
Learning Objectives:
- Define the concept of cultural competency and its relevance to your role and your organization’s mission.
- Establish a clear and shared understanding of the concepts of culture and healthy equity.
- Develop an awareness of the impact of culture on human development and dynamics.
- Develop an awareness of the impact of power on social, institutional, and individual relationships.
- Develop practical applications of the tools of cultural competency.
- Establish the importance and relevance of culturally and linguistically appropriate health care.
- Understanding and being able to apply Cultural Humility.
Cost: Free
Location: First Christian Church – Heritage Hall
Continuing Education Credits: Pending
Please register by: September 19, 2022
Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) Training
September 26 – October 7, 2022 (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 virtual 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 completed and returned to Olivia.Clokey@starkmhar.org within 2-business days after registering.
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.
Location: Virtual.
Cost: This is a free training.
Education credits: Certified Ohio Peer Supporter (once all steps have been completed)
Please register by: September 19, 2022
Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) Training
September 26 – October 7, 2022 (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 virtual 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 completed and returned to Olivia.Clokey@starkmhar.org within 2-business days after registering.
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.
Location: Virtual.
Cost: This is a free training.
Education credits: Certified Ohio Peer Supporter (once all steps have been completed)
Please register by: September 19, 2022
Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) Training
September 26 – October 7, 2022 (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 virtual 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 completed and returned to Olivia.Clokey@starkmhar.org within 2-business days after registering.
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.
Location: Virtual.
Cost: This is a free training.
Education credits: Certified Ohio Peer Supporter (once all steps have been completed)
Please register by: September 19, 2022
Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) Training
September 26 – October 7, 2022 (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 virtual 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 completed and returned to Olivia.Clokey@starkmhar.org within 2-business days after registering.
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.
Location: Virtual.
Cost: This is a free training.
Education credits: Certified Ohio Peer Supporter (once all steps have been completed)
Please register by: September 19, 2022
Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) Training
September 26 – October 7, 2022 (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 virtual 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 completed and returned to Olivia.Clokey@starkmhar.org within 2-business days after registering.
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.
Location: Virtual.
Cost: This is a free training.
Education credits: Certified Ohio Peer Supporter (once all steps have been completed)
Please register by: September 19, 2022
Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) Training
September 26 – October 7, 2022 (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 virtual 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 completed and returned to Olivia.Clokey@starkmhar.org within 2-business days after registering.
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.
Location: Virtual.
Cost: This is a free training.
Education credits: Certified Ohio Peer Supporter (once all steps have been completed)
Please register by: September 19, 2022
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