1Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Event Name: Peer Office Hours
Date: 10/01/2025 at 12:30-2 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Overview of Training: Preparation for Peer Certification
Trainer: Esther Serrano
Credentials: CRPS-A
Program Areas: Recovery-Oriented System of Care
Organizer Contact Email: dmoore@thrivingmind.org
Organization: Thriving Mind of South Florida
1Friday, October 3, 2025
Event Name: Mental Health First Aid
Date: 10/03/2025 at 8:30am
Location: 3408 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33127
Overview of Training: Sometimes, first aid isn’t a bandage, or CPR, or the Heimlich, or calling 911. Sometimes, first aid is YOU! Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.
Trainer: Leanne Sullivan
Credentials: ASB, CRPS-A, CMI
Program Areas: Adult Mental Health Treatment, General Prevention/Outreach, Recovery-Oriented System of Care, Suicide Prevention
Organizer Contact Email: joshua@sfwn.org
Organization: South Florida Wellness Network
1Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Event Name: Peer Office Hours
Date: 10/08/2025 at 12:30-2 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Overview of Training: Preparation for Peer Certification
Trainer: Esther Serrano
Credentials: CRPS-A
Program Areas: Recovery-Oriented System of Care
Organizer Contact Email: dmoore@thrivingmind.org
Organization: Thriving Mind of South Florida
1Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Event Name: Peer Office Hours
Date: 10/15/2025 at 12:30-2 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Overview of Training: Preparation for Peer Certification
Trainer: Esther Serrano
Credentials: CRPS-A
Program Areas: Recovery-Oriented System of Care
Organizer Contact Email: dmoore@thrivingmind.org
Organization: Thriving Mind of South Florida
1Thursday, October 16, 2025
Event Name: Adult Mental Health First Aid Course
Date: 10/16/2025 at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Thriving Mind of South Florida
Overview of Training: The Adult Mental Health First Aid curriculum is an evidence-based practice that teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions
Trainer: Tony Martinez
Credentials: Lead Trainer
Program Areas: Adult Mental Health Treatment, Adult Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Organizer Contact Email: tony@fofmiami.org
Organization: Federation of Families
1Friday, October 17, 2025
Event Name: Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
Date: 10/17/2025 at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Thriving Mind of South Florida
Overview of Training: The Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training is an 8-hour course designed to equip adults aged 18 and older with the skills to assist adolescents who may be developing a mental health issue or experiencing a mental health crisis.
Trainer: Tony Martinez
Credentials: Lead Trainer
Program Areas: Children Mental Health Treatment, Children Substance Use Disorder Treatment, General Prevention/Outreach
Organizer Contact Email: tony@fofmiami.org
Organization: Federation of Families
1Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Event Name: Resiliency & Burnout Prevention
Date: 10/21/2025 at 6pm-8pm
Location: On Zoom (Virtual)
Overview of Training: This year, therapists and helping professionals serving the public are noticing increased uncertainty, fear, and anxiety among their clients. With rapid changes occurring in our society, we ourselves may also be experiencing new stressors. We invite you to join us for an interactive learning experience to recenter our well-being, strengthen belonging, and prioritize self-care practices.
Trainer: Joseph Zolobczuk
Credentials: MS Ed
Program Areas: Adult Mental Health Treatment, Children Mental Health Treatment, General Prevention/Outreach, Suicide Prevention
Organizer Contact Email: visnia@yesinstitute.org
Organization: YES Institute
3Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Event Name: The Science of Breathing Workshop
Date: 10/22/2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Thriving Mind of South Florida
Overview of Training: This workshop provides participants with an understanding of the body-mind connection
Trainer: Tony Martinez
Credentials: Lead Trainer
Program Areas: General Prevention/Outreach
Organizer Contact Email: tony@fofmiami.org
Organization: Federation of Families
Event Name: Mindfulness for Professional, Academic, and Personal Success Workshop
Date: 10/22/2025 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Thriving Mind of South Florida
Overview of Training: This workshop is geared to anyone interested in learning different self-care techniques to reduce stress and anxiety and promote overall mental and physical wellbeing
Trainer: Tony Martinez
Credentials: Lead Trainer
Program Areas: Adult Mental Health Treatment, Children Mental Health Treatment, General Prevention/Outreach
Organizer Contact Email: tony@fofmiami.org
Organization: Federation of Families
Event Name: Peer Office Hours
Date: 10/22/2025 at 12:30-2 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Overview of Training: Preparation for Peer Certification
Trainer: Esther Serrano
Credentials: CRPS-A
Program Areas: Recovery-Oriented System of Care
Organizer Contact Email: dmoore@thrivingmind.org
Organization: Thriving Mind of South Florida
2Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Event Name: Mandated Reporter Informational Fair
Date: 10/28/2025 at 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Thriving Mind Suite 200
Overview of Training: This training is designed to provide professionals with the information that is necessary to understand the different types of child maltreatment and how to recognize them and appropriately respond.
Trainer: Michelle Samuels, Amber Blak and Lesline Anglade
Credentials: Esq.
Program Areas: Adult Mental Health Treatment, Adult Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Children Mental Health Treatment, Children Substance Use Disorder Treatment, General Prevention/Outreach, Recovery-Oriented System of Care
Organizer Contact Email: agill@thrivingmind.org
Organization: Citrus FCN, DCF
Event Name: Alliance for Change and Empowerment
Date: 10/28/2025 at 10:00am
Location: virtual by zoom information on our website and 18441 NW 2 Avenue, Suites 106-108 Miami Gardens, FL
Overview of Training: This alliance hears from organizations in the community that benefit those with mental health and/or co-occurring wellness challenges on topics such as what the organizations are, how they help the community, advocacy issues, peer support, recovery, leadership, and empowerment.
Trainer: Tamara Burch
Credentials: CRPS-A
Program Areas: Adult Mental Health Treatment, Adult Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Recovery-Oriented System of Care
Organizer Contact Email: ace@fsmdi.com
Organization: Fresh Start of Miami-Dade, Inc.
2Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Event Name: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for Professional and Personal Use
Date: 10/29/2025 at 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Thriving Mind of South Florida
Overview of Training: This workshop introduces the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), an evidence-based self-help therapeutic method designed to stimulate the body and deactivate the amygdala.
Trainer: Tony Martinez
Credentials: Lead Trainer
Program Areas: General Prevention/Outreach
Organizer Contact Email: tony@fofmiami.org
Organization: Federation of Families
Event Name: Peer Office Hours
Date: 10/29/2025 at 12:30-2 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Overview of Training: Preparation for Peer Certification
Trainer: Esther Serrano
Credentials: CRPS-A
Program Areas: Recovery-Oriented System of Care
Organizer Contact Email: dmoore@thrivingmind.org
Organization: Thriving Mind of South Florida