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• Peer Professionals in Crisis Services for Lehigh County

  • Start
    Mon, April 22, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Wed, April 24, 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Goodwill Clubhouse of Lehigh County, 1437 W Gordon St, Allentown, PA 18102
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  Must be a peer professional in Lehigh County to participate.

  Like the other skill enhancement trainings in Pennsylvania (forensics, veterans, older adults, etc.) this training is designed to give the participants extra skills to specialize in a particular service area.
  

  This training is specifically designed to prepare Peer Professionals to work in crisis services (telephone, mobile, walk-in, and residential). Topics covered include the Mental Health Procedures Act, roles and responsibilities of a Peer Professional in crisis services, de-escalation, and suicide assessment and prevention.

  Who: Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition

  Trainers: Beck Schultz and Abigail Boccardi

  What: Peer Professionals in Crisis Services Training

  When: April 22 - 24, 9am  – 4:30pm

  Where: Goodwill Clubhouse of Lehigh County, 1437 W Gordon St, Allentown, PA 18102

  Contact: info@papsc.org

  Cost: Free (open to peer professionals in Lehigh County only)

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• Advanced Supervisor Training: Tailoring Peer Support Supervision Strategies to your Staff’s Needs (Online)

  • When
    Fri, May 10, 2024
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    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Online Virtual Training (Zoom)
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  The primary goal of this workshop is to aid Certified Peer Specialist and Certified Recovery Specialist Supervisors, and other clinical staff, in discovering ways to tailor their staff supervision in order bring out the best in their staff and create a cohesive team atmosphere. Through the use audio and visual technology, and existing sources on the topic, we will explore what works, and what doesn’t, when viewing supervision through a Peer Based lens. We will explore why proper supervision is a key component to successfully integrating peer based staff into organizations, while discussing strategies that supervisors can utilize within their organizations in making that integration a reality.

  This training is a supplement to, not a replacement for, the required, two-day supervision course offered through RI Consulting, the Institute for Recovery, or the Copeland Center. 

  Note: This training is Pennsylvania Certification Board approved for CPSs, CRSs, and CFRSs

  Who: Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition

  What: Advanced Supervisor Training: Tailoring Peer Support Supervision Strategies to your Staff's Needs

  When: Friday, May 10, 2024, 9:00am to 4:30pm

  Where: Online Virtual Training - a link to join the meeting will be sent to you the day before the training

  CEUs: 6

  Price: $55 for Members; $80 for non-members

  This training is being conducted online through Zoom. The training link will be emailed one day prior to the training if you have registered and paid.

  You must have the ability to receive files through email and, at least, join the training with audio to participate.

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• SW and NW Combined Recovery Ecosystem Coalition Meeting

  • When
    Fri, May 17, 2024
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Recovery Ecosystem Coalitions (REC), funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), are regional, self-governed coalitions that determine areas of focus within that region.  Goals of these RECs are networking, leadership development, training & facilitation opportunities, self-care, and strengthening the peer voice statewide. Join us for the REC in your region to find out more!
  

  Who: Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition

  What: SW and NW Combined Recovery Ecosystem Coalition Meeting

  When: Friday, May 17th, 2024, 9:30am to 10:30am

  Where: Online Meeting

  Price: Free

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• Ethics for Certified Peer Based Professionals (Online)

  • When
    Mon, May 20, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Online Virtual Training (Zoom)
  • Spaces left
    19

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  In this training we introduce attendees to the Pennsylvania Certification Board’s Codes of Ethical Conduct for Certified Peer Specialists, Certified Recovery Specialists, and Certified Family Recovery Specialists. We use the Codes of Conduct as our backdrop to frame discussion surrounding ethics related issues like fraud, waste, abuse, confidentiality, service approach, non-discrimination, integrity, etc.

  Additionally, this training covers setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with co-workers and the individuals served through real-life scenarios of potential ethical violations. Through this discussion participants learn to articulate their own beliefs and thoughts concerning these scenarios while being guided by the facilitators. The scenarios are framed from a learning perspective rather than a right/wrong one, in turn creating the space for participants to gain an understanding of their own ethical principles and values.

  Note: This training is Pennsylvania Certification Board approved for CPSs, CRSs, and CFRSs

  Who: Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition

  What: Ethics for Certified Peer Based Professionals

  When: Monday, May 20, 2024, 9:00am to 4:30pm

  Where: Online Virtual Training - a link to join the meeting will be sent to you the day before the training

  CEUs: 6
  

  Price: $55 for Members; $80 for non-members

  This training is being conducted online through Zoom. The training link will be emailed one day prior to the training if you have registered and paid.

  You must have the ability to receive files through email and, at least, join the training with audio to participate.

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• Ethics for Certified Peer Based Professionals

  • When
    Wed, May 29, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    FAVOR Western PA - 736 Lincoln St, Bolivar, PA 15923
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  In this training we introduce attendees to the Pennsylvania Certification Board’s Codes of Ethical Conduct for Certified Peer Specialists, Certified Recovery Specialists, and Certified Family Recovery Specialists. We use the Codes of Conduct as our backdrop to frame discussion surrounding ethics related issues like fraud, waste, abuse, confidentiality, service approach, non-discrimination, integrity, etc.

  Additionally, this training covers setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with co-workers and the individuals served through real-life scenarios of potential ethical violations. Through this discussion participants learn to articulate their own beliefs and thoughts concerning these scenarios while being guided by the facilitators. The scenarios are framed from a learning perspective rather than a right/wrong one, in turn creating the space for participants to gain an understanding of their own ethical principles and values.

  Note: This training is Pennsylvania Certification Board approved for CPSs, CRSs, and CFRSs

  Who: Jason Rilogio

  What: Ethics for Certified Peer Based Professionals

  When: Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 9:00am to 4:30pm

  Where: IN PERSON

  736 Lincoln St, Bolivar, PA 15923

  CEUs: 6
  

  Price: FREE

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• 2024 PaPSC State-Wide Virtual Conference

  • Start
    Mon, June 03, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thu, June 13, 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  We are excited to announce our 6th Annual statewide conference for peer professionals. Our conference theme this year is The Year of the Peer. As always, the PaPSC continues to work hard to raise the profile of peer professionals across Pennsylvania and we are excited to make this a focus of the upcoming year.

  Like last year, we have decided to keep most of our conference events virtual. This decision was made in recognition of the fact that we can keep costs lower for attendees, offer more and a wider variety of learning opportunities, and reach a larger number of peer professionals from across Pennsylvania.

  However, we also recognize the benefits of in-person interaction. To this end, we will again host an in-person event where we will celebrate the successes of the past year and honor the recipient of our Lifetime Pennsylvania Peer Partner Award (separate registration required to attend the in-person event).

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• 2024 PeerFest at FatCat (in-person conference event)

  • When
    Fri, June 14, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    FatCat, 520 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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  In conjunction with our virtual conference we are also planning an in-person event in Pittsburgh: PeerFest at FatCat. This will be a fun evening of networking, fellowship, and celebration. We will celebrate our accomplishments over the past year and honor the recipients of our annual awards: the Lifetime Peer Partner Award, Peer Advocate of the Year Award, and Peer of the Year Award.

  Help us celebrate another great year for the PaPSC and meet and mingle with colleagues from across the state!

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• Ethics for Certified Peer Based Professionals

  • When
    Fri, June 21, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    FAVOR Western PA - 736 Lincoln St, Bolivar, PA 15923
  • Spaces left
    21

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  In this training we introduce attendees to the Pennsylvania Certification Board’s Codes of Ethical Conduct for Certified Peer Specialists, Certified Recovery Specialists, and Certified Family Recovery Specialists. We use the Codes of Conduct as our backdrop to frame discussion surrounding ethics related issues like fraud, waste, abuse, confidentiality, service approach, non-discrimination, integrity, etc.

  Additionally, this training covers setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with co-workers and the individuals served through real-life scenarios of potential ethical violations. Through this discussion participants learn to articulate their own beliefs and thoughts concerning these scenarios while being guided by the facilitators. The scenarios are framed from a learning perspective rather than a right/wrong one, in turn creating the space for participants to gain an understanding of their own ethical principles and values.

  Note: This training is Pennsylvania Certification Board approved for CPSs, CRSs, and CFRSs

  Who: Jason Rilogio

  What: Ethics for Certified Peer Based Professionals

  When: Friday, June 21, 2024, 9:00am to 4:30pm

  Where: IN PERSON

  736 Lincoln St, Bolivar, PA 15923

  CEUs: 6
  

  Price: FREE

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• NEPA Recovery Ecosystem Coalition Meeting

  • When
    Fri, June 21, 2024
  •  
    11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Virtual and Physical Location TBD

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  Recovery Ecosystem Coalitions (REC), funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), are regional, self-governed coalitions that determine areas of focus within that region.  Goals of these RECs are networking, leadership development, training & facilitation opportunities, self-care, and strengthening the peer voice statewide. Join us for the REC in your region to find out more!
  

  Who: Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition

  What: NEPA Recovery Ecosystem Coalition Meeting

  When: Friday June 21, 2024 from 11:15am to 12:15pm

  Where: Online Meeting and in person meeting TBD

  Price: Free

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• Documentation Training (Online)

  • When
    Mon, June 24, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Online Virtual Training (Zoom)
  • Spaces left
    29

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  This training was created by an Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) workgroup and covers the minimum state requirements for documentation.
  

  Participants learn about the purposes of documentation, and examine and learn how to write a Strength Based Assessment, Individual Service Plan, and Progress Notes. There is also a section on Collaborative Documentation.

  Who: Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition

  What: Orientation to Medicaid Funded Peer Support Documentation

  When: Monday, June 24, 2024, 9:00am to 4:30pm

  Where: Online Virtual Training - a link to join the meeting will be sent to you one day before the training

  CEUs: 6
  

  Price: $55 members; $80 Non-Members

  This training is being conducted online through Zoom. A Zoom link along with all training materials will be emailed to you one day before the training.

  You must have access to a computer that is connected to the internet to participate in this training.

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• Ethics for Certified Peer Based Professionals

  • When
    Thu, June 27, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    FAVOR Laurel Highlands - 226 Fairfield Avenue Johnstown, PA 15906
  • Spaces left
    12

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  In this training we introduce attendees to the Pennsylvania Certification Board’s Codes of Ethical Conduct for Certified Peer Specialists, Certified Recovery Specialists, and Certified Family Recovery Specialists. We use the Codes of Conduct as our backdrop to frame discussion surrounding ethics related issues like fraud, waste, abuse, confidentiality, service approach, non-discrimination, integrity, etc.

  Additionally, this training covers setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with co-workers and the individuals served through real-life scenarios of potential ethical violations. Through this discussion participants learn to articulate their own beliefs and thoughts concerning these scenarios while being guided by the facilitators. The scenarios are framed from a learning perspective rather than a right/wrong one, in turn creating the space for participants to gain an understanding of their own ethical principles and values.

  Note: This training is Pennsylvania Certification Board approved for CPSs, CRSs, and CFRSs

  Who: Jason Rilogio

  What: Ethics for Certified Peer Based Professionals

  When: Thursday, June 27, 2024, 9:00am to 4:30pm

  Where: IN PERSON

  226 Fairfield Avenue

  Johnstown, PA 15906

  CEUs: 6
  

  Price: FREE

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