Event Name: Communication Solutions™

Date: 09/07/2024 at 12pm-6pm

Location: 5275 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33143

Overview of Training: “There is no problem communication cannot solve.” How do you react when someone suggests you are “wrong”? What do you do when family, friends, or colleagues try to force their opinions and beliefs on you?

Trainer: Joseph Zolobczuk

Credentials: MS Ed.

Program Areas: General Prevention/Outreach, Suicide Prevention

Organizer Contact Email: Tim@yesinstitute.org

Organization: YES Institute

Event Name: Trauma and Self-Care Workshop

Date: 09/12/2024 at 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Location: Thriving Minds

Overview of Training: An interactive workshop designed for anyone interested in learning about the basics of trauma and its effect of the mind and body

Trainer: Tony Martinez

Credentials: Lead Trainer

Program Areas: Adult Mental Health Treatment, Children Mental Health Treatment, General Prevention/Outreach, Recovery-Oriented System of Care, Suicide Prevention

Organizer Contact Email: tony@fofmiami.org

Organization: Federation of Families

Event Name: Mindfulness for Professional, Academic, and Personal Success Workshop

Date: 09/13/2024 at 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Location: Thriving Mind

Overview of Training: Geared for anyone interested in earning different self-care techniques to reduce stress and anxiety and promote overall mental and physical well-being

Trainer: Tony Martinez

Credentials: Lead Trainer

Program Areas: Adult Mental Health Treatment, Children Mental Health Treatment, General Prevention/Outreach, Recovery-Oriented System of Care, Suicide Prevention

Organizer Contact Email: tony@fofmiami.org

Organization: Federation of Families

Event Name: Creating Socially Connected Communities

Date: 09/16/2024 at 9:00am-12:30pm

Location: 7415 Corporate Center Dr #H

Overview of Training: An opportunity to learn how social influences can impact our level of happiness and bring this knowledge into our community to support better mental health.

Trainer: Dr Julie Radlauer

Credentials: LHMC

Program Areas: Adult Mental Health Treatment, Adult Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Children Mental Health Treatment, Children Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Recovery-Oriented System of Care, Suicide Prevention

Organizer Contact Email: mguajardo@thrivingmind.org

Organization: Thriving Mind South Florida

Event Name: Narcan Workshop

Date: 09/23/2024 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: 2455 NW 183rd street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Overview of Training: This event will cover how to recognize signs of an overdose and administer Narcan.

Trainer: Sandra McQueen-Baker

Credentials: Provider Education #5118-A

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, Suicide Prevention

Organizer Contact Email: smcqueenbaker@fsmdi.com

Organization: Fresh Start of Miami-Dade, Inc.

Event Name: Alliance for Change and Empowerment

Date: 09/24/2024 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, General Prevention/Outreach, Recovery-Oriented System of Care, Suicide Prevention

Organizer Contact Email: ace@fsmdi.com

Organization: Fresh Start of Miami-Dade, Inc.

Event Name: Youth Mental Health First Aid Course

Date: 09/26/2024 at 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Location: Thriving Minds

Overview of Training: An evidence-based approach that teaches adults the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions that affect youth

Trainer: Tony Martinez

Credentials: Lead Trainer

Program Areas: Children Mental Health Treatment, Children Substance Use Disorder Treatment, General Prevention/Outreach, Recovery-Oriented System of Care, Suicide Prevention

Organizer Contact Email: tony@fofmiami.org

Organization: Federation of Families

Event Name: Question, Persuade and Refer, by Rev. Lisa LeSeur, NAMI MIAMI Hosted by Improving Lives CMHC

Date: 09/28/2024 at 10:00 AM

Location: 7171 SW 62 Ave. 3rd Floor, Miami, Fl 33143

Overview of Training: Recognize the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, Intervene and safe a life.

Trainer: Lisa Leseuer

Credentials: Suicide Prevention Trainer NAMI Miami

Program Areas: Adult Mental Health Treatment, Children Mental Health Treatment, Suicide Prevention

Organizer Contact Email: info@improvinglivesnow.com

Organization: Improving Lives Community Mental Health Ctr

Event Name: Improving Lives Hosts NAMI's Rev. Lis LeSeuer to discuss ways recognize warning signs of suicide

Date: 09/28/2024 at 10:00 AM

Location: 7171 SW 62 Ave. 3rd Floor, Miami, Fl 33143

Overview of Training: Recognize the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, intervene and ask tough questions when someone is at risk.

Trainer: Rev. Lisa LeSeuer, National Alliance for Mental Health

Credentials: Suicide Prevention Trainer NAMI Miami

Program Areas: General Prevention/Outreach, Suicide Prevention

Organizer Contact Email: info@improvinglivesnow.com

Organization: Improving Lives Community Mental Health Ctr

Event Name: Mental Health First Aid

Date: 09/30/2024 at 9:00am

Location: Miami RCC

Overview of Training: In collaboration with Miami Dade College. Mental Health First Aid course teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Trainer: TBA

Credentials: Certified MHFA Instructor

Program Areas: Adult Mental Health Treatment, Adult Substance Use Disorder Treatment, General Prevention/Outreach, Recovery-Oriented System of Care, Suicide Prevention

Organizer Contact Email: mich@sfwn.org

Organization: South Florida Wellness Network