Mental Health America is participating in the following free webinars during the month of April. See the list below for more information and to register:
National Webinar on Community Inclusion Policy Development
Monday, April 4, 2016
1:00 PM EDT
MHA and the Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion (TUCollab) have recently released two documents on the role of managed care companies in community inclusion. This webinar will discuss these documents and how they can be used effectively, as well as facilitate a national discussion on community inclusion.
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Peer Supports for Transition-Aged Youth
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
2:00 PM EDT
This SAMHSA-sponsored webinar presented by Mental Health America and the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health will take place onWednesday, April 6, 2016 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Transition-Aged Youth(TAY), including foster youth, youth who have been through the juvenile justice system, and youth with mental health diagnoses, have unique needs that are often unaddressed. At this crucial stage in development, TAY peer support programs allow young people to work with trained specialists in their own age group who have similar experiences, providing them with both the benefits of best practices and the connection with someone they relate to. Panelists will discuss their programs and experiences in addition to how participants can create similar programs in their communities.
Presenters: Matthew Gallagher and Meri Viano
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Peer-Run Respite Programs
Thursday, April 14, 2016
2:00 PM EDT
This SAMHSA-sponsored webinar presented by Mental Health America will take place on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Peer-Run Respite Programs serve as successful alternatives to hospitalization or other traditional crisis services with focuses on support, hope, and recovery. Operated by individuals who themselves have lived through crises, respites offer services to ultimately improve quality of life and reduce hospitalizations, in addition to shifting costs from expensive crisis centers and hospital stays. Panelists will discuss their programs, what they have learned over time, and share lessons on how communities can build their own peer-run respite programs.
Presenters: Steve Miccio and Ashley Wilksen
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Best Practices in the Use of Self-Directed Care to Support Recovery in Women
Thursday, April 21, 2016
2:00 PM EDT
This SAMHSA-sponsored webinar presented by Mental Health America will take place on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Building relationships and support systems is an important part of recovery. Mental Health America’s highly innovative It’s My Life: Social Self-Directed Care program combined evidenced-based practices of Peer Support and Psychiatric Rehabilitation with Self-Directed Care and Life Coaching to support those in recovery and to help some of the most isolated members of our communities to become more connected to others. The program not only helped to build self-esteem and improve quality of life but also led to a reduction in crisis events and hospitalizations. The webinar will provide an overview of the program, guidance on what was learned, and a discussion of the challenges and benefits of programs integrating a focus on social connection in recovery.