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)