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 CPSs to work in crisis services (telephone, mobile, walk-in, and residential). Topics covered include the Mental Health Procedures Act, roles and responsibilities of a CPS in crisis services, de-escalation, and suicide assessment and prevention.
Who: Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition
Trainers: David Measel and Keith Elders
What: CPSs in Crisis Services Training
When: July 12 - 14, 9am – 4:30pm
Where: Southwest Behavioral Health Management, 2520 New Butler Rd, New Castle, PA 16101
Contact: info@papsc.org
Cost: Free - Only open to peer professionals working in Armstrong, Butler, Crawford, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.