Check out what's going on in the Recovery community because a
lot is happening. The Calendar of Events keeps you up to date on
important educational, recreational, and social events that may be of
interest. For more information about activities, click on one
of the links below.
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Certified Peer Specialist Continuing Education Training Day
The Capital Area CPS Professional Development Group
Philhaven's Mt. Gretna Campus
Friday February 26, 2010
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A free continuing education opportunity for Certified Peer Specialists. The training is open to individuals statewide. Please click here to view the announcement for more information.
To register to attend, contact Tom Newman via email at tnewman@philhaven.org or by mail at 2617 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103
You must register by February 19, 2010 as there are only 100 seats.
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3rd Free standing Certified Peer Specialist training
Provided by The Institute of Recovery & Community Integration, a program of the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania in collaboration with the OMHSAS
March 8 -12 and March 22 - 26, 2010
DGS Annex Complex
2101 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA
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For a flyer click here and to request an application contact Bob Turri, Admin. Coordinator. Phone 610-292-9922 ext. 104
*Applicants will be screened for eligibility prior to registering. Cost will be on a per applicant basis at the time of registration. 20 participant minimum required to hold training. Space is limited to 20 participants.
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The Academy of Empowered Consumers MARCH INTO WELLENSS Session 2
Sunday March 14, 2010 1:30 to 4:30
Human Services Building
1 Smithfield Street
Downtown Pittsburgh
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Free Parking and refreshments
Excellent resources to take away
Focus on living well and staying well
taking care of the all of you; and
encouraging others in their journey to wellness.
To enroll call Sally Jo 412-456-1877 x 203
Click here to view the flier.
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Community Care annual spring conference
“Creating Hope: Developing Communities of Care for Children, Youth, Young Adults and Families”
March 23, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Omni William Penn Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh
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- Presenters will provide information for health care clinicians, families, and communities to promote positive behavioral health and to address children’s behavioral health topics.
- Workshop topics: adolescent substance use, engaging families in interventions, leadership in service plans, and integrating care for foster children.
- Continuing education credit is available for mental health professionals, national certified counselors, psychologists, social workers, and educators who attend the conference.
- Tuition is $95 for behavioral health professionals. The conference is free for consumers and the family members as well as medical residents and other students.
For registration information contact Karen Neal of Community Care at 412-454-8646, or e-mail her at nealkv@ccbh.com. Please click here to view the announcement.
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Mental Health Advanced Directive Training for staff and peers to assist BH consumers in completing an MHAD
March 25, 2010
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Homestead Grays Room
One Smithfield Street (the Human Services Building), Lower Level
Downtown Pittsburgh
Register by calling NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania: 1-888-264-7972.
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A Mental Health Advance Directive is a legal document that is a tool for empowerment and personal recovery. It that allows a person to state decisions about their mental health treatment and preferences while having capacity to apply at a later time if it is determined they do not have capacity to make such decisions.
Upon successful completion of this workshop, participants will receive a certificate indicating they have completed the Mental Health Advance Directive Training workshop. Presentation materials, forms, and assistance will be provided to each participant in order to accomplish the goal of providing residents of Allegheny County with meaningful and ongoing opportunities to complete their personal Mental Health Advance Directive.
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PAPSRS Conference
Competencies and Skills that Promote Recovery
April 26 through 28, 2010
The Penn Stater Conference Center
State College, PA
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Click here for details on the Early Bird deadline.
Scholarship applications available at www.papsrs.org
Click here for more information.
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CSP General Meeting
Life’s Work
1323 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
2nd Wednesday of each month, 1-3.
Lunch begins at 12:15.
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Allegheny County Community Support Programs MH/SA People in recovery, their significant others, Behavioral health services staff, and advocates.
General meetings are for a lunch (12:15) , different speakers or CSP Committees begin at 1:00 to 3:00 PM
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The Allegheny County Coalition for Recovery gladly publicizes local
events that promote the principles of recovery. If your organization
has an event that you would like to see listed, click on the link below
and complete the form.
