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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:Join this Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training on January 29-30 and February 2-6 at Wood River Health in Hope Valley. To participate\, please fill out this application by January 2\, 2026. You must be able to commit to attending all 7 of the training days. \nAfter you submit this application\, someone from BHDDH or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps and confirm your participation no later than January 9\, 2025. We ask that if you find out you can no longer attend for whatever reason\, please let us know as soon as possible so we may offer the slot to someone else. \nThank you! Your commitment to the recovery community in Rhode Island is deeply appreciated.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Wood River Health\, 823 Main Street\, Hope Valley\, RI\, 02832\, United States
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:Join this Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training on January 29-30 and February 2-6 at Wood River Health in Hope Valley. To participate\, please fill out this application by January 2\, 2026. You must be able to commit to attending all 7 of the training days. \nAfter you submit this application\, someone from BHDDH or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps and confirm your participation no later than January 9\, 2025. We ask that if you find out you can no longer attend for whatever reason\, please let us know as soon as possible so we may offer the slot to someone else. \nThank you! Your commitment to the recovery community in Rhode Island is deeply appreciated.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Wood River Health\, 823 Main Street\, Hope Valley\, RI\, 02832\, United States
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:Join this Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training on January 29-30 and February 2-6 at Wood River Health in Hope Valley. To participate\, please fill out this application by January 2\, 2026. You must be able to commit to attending all 7 of the training days. \nAfter you submit this application\, someone from BHDDH or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps and confirm your participation no later than January 9\, 2025. We ask that if you find out you can no longer attend for whatever reason\, please let us know as soon as possible so we may offer the slot to someone else. \nThank you! Your commitment to the recovery community in Rhode Island is deeply appreciated.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Wood River Health\, 823 Main Street\, Hope Valley\, RI\, 02832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20251217T154032Z
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:Join this Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training on January 29-30 and February 2-6 at Wood River Health in Hope Valley. To participate\, please fill out this application by January 2\, 2026. You must be able to commit to attending all 7 of the training days. \nAfter you submit this application\, someone from BHDDH or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps and confirm your participation no later than January 9\, 2025. We ask that if you find out you can no longer attend for whatever reason\, please let us know as soon as possible so we may offer the slot to someone else. \nThank you! Your commitment to the recovery community in Rhode Island is deeply appreciated.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Wood River Health\, 823 Main Street\, Hope Valley\, RI\, 02832\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T140000
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SUMMARY:American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) 101: Foundational Overview
DESCRIPTION:The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria is the most widely used framework for assessing individuals with substance use disorders and determining appropriate levels of care. This training provides an overview of the ASAM criteria’s purpose\, dimensions\, and best practices\, working to build a practical foundation for effectively using it to guide placement decisions. Participants will learn how the ASAM assessment supports person-centered\, strengths-based care and will be given the opportunity to apply the criteria in real-world scenarios to support learning and confidence. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the purpose and importance of the ASAM criteria\nDescribe the six assessment dimensions of the ASAM and their relevance\nExplain the ASAM continuum of care and the difference between levels\nApply ASAM criteria to real-world scenarios to promote better understanding of processes\n\n  \nLearn more and register today! \n  \nTrainer: \nAnna Erdei\, MBA\, MA\, LMHC\, joined Bay State Community Services in August 2020 and is responsible for overseeing the Outpatient Clinic\, Behavioral Health Community Partner program\, and criminal justice and correctional programs. In her current role as Senior Vice President of Outpatient Services\, Anna provides supervision and support to all programs in the Outpatient Clinic\, including the Director of the Heart-to Heart Program\, Behavioral Health Community Partners\, and Recovery Coaching Services. Anna obtained a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and a MBA with a concentration in healthcare management from Northeastern University. She became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in 2007.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/american-society-of-addiction-medicine-asam-101-foundational-overview/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
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SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 5 and 8 for a training about Adult Mental Health First Aid\, an evidence-based\, internationally recognized training that teaches participants how to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. This training will equip individuals with the skills to provide initial support and connect someone to appropriate professional help.\n\n\n\nParticipants will learn to recognize common mental health conditions such as depression\, anxiety\, psychosis\, and substance use disorders. Through discussion\, role-play\, and scenario-based exercises\, learners will gain confidence in starting supportive conversations\, de-escalating crises\, and guiding individuals toward appropriate resources. This course is ideal for anyone interested in supporting mental wellness in their workplace\, community\, or personal life—including employers\, educators\, first responders\, faith leaders\, and community members. Upon completion\, participants will be certified as Mental Health First Aiders.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of the training\, participants will be able to:\n\n\n\n\nRecognize the signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use challenges in adults.\nUnderstand risk factors and warning signs of mental health crises\, including suicide and self-harm.\nApply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to assess situations and provide appropriate initial help.\nListen nonjudgmentally and provide reassurance and support to individuals in distress.\nEncourage appropriate professional help and self-help strategies for someone experiencing a mental health or substance use issue.\nRespond to mental health crises effectively\, including panic attacks\, suicidal thoughts\, overdose\, and acute psychosis.\nPromote a supportive and stigma-free environment for mental health in the workplace and community\n\n\n\n\nLearn more and register today!\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\nAndrew Alexander\, Director of Workforce Development\, Thrive Behavioral Health\, leads initiatives to strengthen behavioral health services through training\, education\, and staff development. With over a decade of experience in the mental health and human services field\, Andrew brings a deep understanding of trauma-informed care\, adult learning principles\, and workforce resilience. He is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and a passionate advocate for building supportive\, stigma-free communities. Andrew’s engaging and compassionate training style empowers participants to confidently support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.\n\n\n\nDaisy M. Hernandez\, MSW\, LCSW\, MBA serves as Trainer and Director of Recovery Education Collaborative Peer Recovery technical assistance at C4 Innovations. She earned her Master of Social Work as a fellow in the Integrated Behavioral Health Fellowship from Westfield State University and her Master’s in Business Administration from Elms College.  Ms. Hernandez has dedicated her clinical social work career to community mental and behavioral health organizations within under-served communities.  Her professional experience spans the entire spectrum of substance use disorder (prevention through recovery). As a native of Puerto Rico\, she has leveraged her lived experience\, bilingualism\, and education to support and advance racial justice and empower individuals who are over-represented in behavioral health and social services as a result of negative impacts of social determinants of health\, including re-entry. 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-2/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:Thrive Behavioral Health\, 2756 Post Rd #103\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20251112T195516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T195915Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 5 and 8 for a training about Adult Mental Health First Aid\, an evidence-based\, internationally recognized training that teaches participants how to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. This training will equip individuals with the skills to provide initial support and connect someone to appropriate professional help.\n\n\n\nParticipants will learn to recognize common mental health conditions such as depression\, anxiety\, psychosis\, and substance use disorders. Through discussion\, role-play\, and scenario-based exercises\, learners will gain confidence in starting supportive conversations\, de-escalating crises\, and guiding individuals toward appropriate resources. This course is ideal for anyone interested in supporting mental wellness in their workplace\, community\, or personal life—including employers\, educators\, first responders\, faith leaders\, and community members. Upon completion\, participants will be certified as Mental Health First Aiders.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of the training\, participants will be able to:\n\n\n\n\nRecognize the signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use challenges in adults.\nUnderstand risk factors and warning signs of mental health crises\, including suicide and self-harm.\nApply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to assess situations and provide appropriate initial help.\nListen nonjudgmentally and provide reassurance and support to individuals in distress.\nEncourage appropriate professional help and self-help strategies for someone experiencing a mental health or substance use issue.\nRespond to mental health crises effectively\, including panic attacks\, suicidal thoughts\, overdose\, and acute psychosis.\nPromote a supportive and stigma-free environment for mental health in the workplace and community\n\n\n\n\nLearn more and register today!\n\n\nTrainers\n\n\nAndrew Alexander\, Director of Workforce Development\, Thrive Behavioral Health\, leads initiatives to strengthen behavioral health services through training\, education\, and staff development. With over a decade of experience in the mental health and human services field\, Andrew brings a deep understanding of trauma-informed care\, adult learning principles\, and workforce resilience. He is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and a passionate advocate for building supportive\, stigma-free communities. Andrew’s engaging and compassionate training style empowers participants to confidently support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.\n\n\n\nDaisy M. Hernandez\, MSW\, LCSW\, MBA serves as Trainer and Director of Recovery Education Collaborative Peer Recovery technical assistance at C4 Innovations. She earned her Master of Social Work as a fellow in the Integrated Behavioral Health Fellowship from Westfield State University and her Master’s in Business Administration from Elms College.  Ms. Hernandez has dedicated her clinical social work career to community mental and behavioral health organizations within under-served communities.  Her professional experience spans the entire spectrum of substance use disorder (prevention through recovery). As a native of Puerto Rico\, she has leveraged her lived experience\, bilingualism\, and education to support and advance racial justice and empower individuals who are over-represented in behavioral health and social services as a result of negative impacts of social determinants of health\, including re-entry. 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-2/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Thrive Behavioral Health\, 2756 Post Rd #103\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250721T162826Z
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SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing III: Practical Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Forty years after its creation\, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is more relevant than ever in the clinician toolkit. Recognized for both its stand-alone impact and its seamless integration into other treatment modalities\, like Solution-focused Therapy\, CBT\, ACT\, etc.\, MI is always evolving. \n  \nThrough interactive exercises\, demonstrations and discussions we’ll explore topics in MI that add to your impact with clients and improve outcomes in your specific context and environment\, including: \n\nExploring participant-generated case studies\nLearning how to emphasize client autonomy and create client-generated goals\nIdentifying ways to harness the power of complex affirmations and values to improve outcomes\nPracticing specific skills for cultivating Change Talk and softening Sustain Talk\nIdentify ways to integrate MI with other treatment modalities: CBT\, DBT\, ACT\, etc.\n\n  \nObjectives: \n\nExplore MI in the real world by practicing with your colleagues\nIdentify key MI skills and common pitfalls\nWork with client scenarios that you face everyday\nExplore the MI framework and tools for eliciting Change Talk\n\n  \n\nRegister here! \n  \nTrainer: \nLisabeth Gutierrez Bennett\, NBC-HWC\, NCTTP\, NCNTT\, Training Director\, CODAC Behavioral Healthcare \nBeth administers CODAC’s Motivational Interviewing training initiatives and oversees programs related to tobacco and nicotine treatment. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)\, developing and facilitating training tailored to a wide variety of medical\, behavioral health and social service agencies nationwide. Her boots-on-the-ground experience translates into impactful\, practical training programs that help participants increase their competence and confidence when helping others. \nWith a clinical background in health coaching\, she holds the National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching\, National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice and National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment. Beth is a trainer for the internationally accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) certification and co-author of the University of Massachusetts Medical School TTS training curriculum. Before joining CODAC\, Beth developed MI training for a team of 14\,000 registered dieticians\, exercise physiologists and registered nurses.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/motivational-interviewing-iii-practical-skill-building-2/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250721T162523Z
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SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing II: Rapid Engagement for Effective\, Collaborative Change
DESCRIPTION:Encouraging behavior change can be one of the most challenging and frustrating aspects of working with people in your environment. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers the opportunity to communicate clearly\, cultivate the desire for change and create personalized treatment plans that lead to results. \n  \nThis course will teach specific MI clinical skills but is more than a toolkit. You will learn a grounded approach that\, by focusing on Change Talk\, stimulates rapid engagement\, builds strong therapeutic relationships and promotes a sense of true collaboration. You will go home knowing how to free stuck people to imagine a new way of doing things\, identify their next steps and effectively work toward beneficial outcomes. \n  \nObjectives: \n\nGain confidence creating rapid engagement in brief interventions\nLearn 5 ways to harness the incredible power of reflections\nExplore ways to both identify and create Change Talk\nGenerate client-centered goals by using The Why and Scaling Questions\nPractice with peers to respond in real time to real-world situations\n\n  \n\nRegister here! \n  \nTrainer: \nLisabeth Gutierrez Bennett\, NBC-HWC\, NCTTP\, NCNTT\, Training Director\, CODAC Behavioral Healthcare \nBeth administers CODAC’s Motivational Interviewing training initiatives and oversees programs related to tobacco and nicotine treatment. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)\, developing and facilitating training tailored to a wide variety of medical\, behavioral health and social service agencies nationwide. Her boots-on-the-ground experience translates into impactful\, practical training programs that help participants increase their competence and confidence when helping others. \nWith a clinical background in health coaching\, she holds the National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching\, National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice and National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment. Beth is a trainer for the internationally accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) certification and co-author of the University of Massachusetts Medical School TTS training curriculum. Before joining CODAC\, Beth developed MI training for a team of 14\,000 registered dieticians\, exercise physiologists and registered nurses.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/motivational-interviewing-ii-rapid-engagement-for-effective-collaborative-change-2/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250821T201339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195639Z
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SUMMARY:Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:The Copeland Center’s Taking Action for Whole Health & Wellbeing course is a co-facilitated group process that supports individuals in creating a personalized system for recovering\, sustaining\, and improving their whole health outcomes. \n  \nThe curriculum is based on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA) Taking Action curriculum and other recovery publications developed with input from individuals with lived experience of recovery from mental health\, addictions\, and co-occurring challenges. The program integrates evidence-based and experiential peer-to-peer strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness through research and provider feedback. \n  \nEssential Elements: \n\nRecovery\, wellness\, self-care\, self-compassion\, and action orientation\nFocus on self-esteem\, connection\, hope\, empowerment\, self-determination\, education\, community inclusion\, and self-advocacy\nBuilding a strong support system and utilizing personal and community resources\nWellness tools\, skills\, and strategies for whole health\, including physical health aspects such as exercise\, nutrition\, light\, sleep\, and smoking\nSpirituality\, complementary\, alternative\, and additional wellness tools\nDeveloping action plans for triggers\, early warning signs\, and difficult times\nHealthcare\, medications\, crisis planning\, and advanced directives\nPost-crisis and post-relapse planning\nWellness topics: employment\, meaningful activity\, motivation\, and lifestyle\n\n  \nThe course is led by two trained peer co-facilitators following the Copeland Center’s evidence-based and experiential peer engagement strategies\, incorporating over two decades of experience. Training includes principles from Self-Directed Care\, Wellness Self-Management\, Motivation Theory\, and Peer Support. \n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\n\nDefine key concepts of recovery\, wellness\, self-care\, and self-compassion\, and describe how they apply to their personal whole health journey.\nReflect on meaningful activities and lifestyle choices\, including employment\, community involvement\, and personal passions\, as essential components of whole health.\nIdentify and apply peer-supported tools and evidence-based strategies to increase self-determination\, empowerment\, hope\, and motivation.\nStrengthen social support systems by exploring and connecting with personal\, peer\, and community resources that align with their wellness goals.\n\n\n\n  \nLearn more and register! \n\n\n\nTrainers:\n\n\nScott Metzger brought his 40 years of business management experience\, as well as his own “lived experience”\, to the Maine non-profit community in a variety of roles. Formerly\, Scott was the Director of Recovery Services at Sweetser with responsibilities for the Peer Support Specialist in the Emergency Department at Mid Coast Hospital seven days a week\, the 24/7 statewide peer Intentional Warm Line\, Intentional Peer Support integrated into ACT and Behavioral Health Home Teams and the state-wide Peer Training Network. Currently Scott is an active member of the Copeland Center Board\, a certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist and an enthusiast for Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing. Scott is working on Wellness on Wheels\, a project that supports holistic wellness and utilizes small meaningful steps known as “micro-wellness”; to move towards the life people want for themselves. Scott has combined his love of travel and biking for the goal of cycling the circumference of the lower 48\, and visiting the four corners\, one section at a time. This Fall\, he is pedaling from Lubec\, Maine to New Bern\, North Carolina. \n  \nKatie Wilson is the Chief Operations Officer and comes to the Copeland Center after working with Mary Ellen Copeland\, Ph.D. Over the past decade\, Katie has worked to guide systems and organizational leaders to implement the evidenced based practice of peer group model programs as well as help tailor wellness and recovery programs using the Copeland Center’s network of trained educators for their organizational recovery events and services. Katie produces and hosts Doors to Wellbeing’s popular monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series serving over 30\,000 peer specialists each year. Katie is a popular speaker and trainer. Recently\, she has presented at the following conferences: Peerpocalyse\, VT Dept of Mental Health Conference\, Peerpalooza\, National Association for Peer Supporter Annual Conference\, Peer Support Coalition of PA Annual Conference\, and NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists. Katie has worked for Marlboro College’s MBA program in Managing for Sustainability and the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation. Katie received her BA from Bennington College and her master’s degree from New York University’s Center for Global Affairs where she studied international human rights and mental health.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/taking-action-for-whole-health-and-wellbeing-2/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250821T201116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195546Z
UID:10000400-1762419600-1762446600@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:The Copeland Center’s Taking Action for Whole Health & Wellbeing course is a co-facilitated group process that supports individuals in creating a personalized system for recovering\, sustaining\, and improving their whole health outcomes. \n  \nThe curriculum is based on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA) Taking Action curriculum and other recovery publications developed with input from individuals with lived experience of recovery from mental health\, addictions\, and co-occurring challenges. The program integrates evidence-based and experiential peer-to-peer strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness through research and provider feedback. \n  \nEssential Elements: \n\nRecovery\, wellness\, self-care\, self-compassion\, and action orientation\nFocus on self-esteem\, connection\, hope\, empowerment\, self-determination\, education\, community inclusion\, and self-advocacy\nBuilding a strong support system and utilizing personal and community resources\nWellness tools\, skills\, and strategies for whole health\, including physical health aspects such as exercise\, nutrition\, light\, sleep\, and smoking\nSpirituality\, complementary\, alternative\, and additional wellness tools\nDeveloping action plans for triggers\, early warning signs\, and difficult times\nHealthcare\, medications\, crisis planning\, and advanced directives\nPost-crisis and post-relapse planning\nWellness topics: employment\, meaningful activity\, motivation\, and lifestyle\n\n  \nThe course is led by two trained peer co-facilitators following the Copeland Center’s evidence-based and experiential peer engagement strategies\, incorporating over two decades of experience. Training includes principles from Self-Directed Care\, Wellness Self-Management\, Motivation Theory\, and Peer Support. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\n\nDefine key concepts of recovery\, wellness\, self-care\, and self-compassion\, and describe how they apply to their personal whole health journey.\nReflect on meaningful activities and lifestyle choices\, including employment\, community involvement\, and personal passions\, as essential components of whole health.\nIdentify and apply peer-supported tools and evidence-based strategies to increase self-determination\, empowerment\, hope\, and motivation.\nStrengthen social support systems by exploring and connecting with personal\, peer\, and community resources that align with their wellness goals.\n\n\n\n  \nLearn more about this 3-day training and register! \n  \n\n\nTrainers:\n\n\nScott Metzger brought his 40 years of business management experience\, as well as his own “lived experience”\, to the Maine non-profit community in a variety of roles. Formerly\, Scott was the Director of Recovery Services at Sweetser with responsibilities for the Peer Support Specialist in the Emergency Department at Mid Coast Hospital seven days a week\, the 24/7 statewide peer Intentional Warm Line\, Intentional Peer Support integrated into ACT and Behavioral Health Home Teams and the state-wide Peer Training Network. Currently Scott is an active member of the Copeland Center Board\, a certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist and an enthusiast for Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing. Scott is working on Wellness on Wheels\, a project that supports holistic wellness and utilizes small meaningful steps known as “micro-wellness”; to move towards the life people want for themselves. Scott has combined his love of travel and biking for the goal of cycling the circumference of the lower 48\, and visiting the four corners\, one section at a time. This Fall\, he is pedaling from Lubec\, Maine to New Bern\, North Carolina. \n  \nKatie Wilson is the Chief Operations Officer and comes to the Copeland Center after working with Mary Ellen Copeland\, Ph.D. Over the past decade\, Katie has worked to guide systems and organizational leaders to implement the evidenced based practice of peer group model programs as well as help tailor wellness and recovery programs using the Copeland Center’s network of trained educators for their organizational recovery events and services. Katie produces and hosts Doors to Wellbeing’s popular monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series serving over 30\,000 peer specialists each year. Katie is a popular speaker and trainer. Recently\, she has presented at the following conferences: Peerpocalyse\, VT Dept of Mental Health Conference\, Peerpalooza\, National Association for Peer Supporter Annual Conference\, Peer Support Coalition of PA Annual Conference\, and NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists. Katie has worked for Marlboro College’s MBA program in Managing for Sustainability and the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation. Katie received her BA from Bennington College and her master’s degree from New York University’s Center for Global Affairs where she studied international human rights and mental health.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/taking-action-for-whole-health-and-wellbeing/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250821T201116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195546Z
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SUMMARY:Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:The Copeland Center’s Taking Action for Whole Health & Wellbeing course is a co-facilitated group process that supports individuals in creating a personalized system for recovering\, sustaining\, and improving their whole health outcomes. \n  \nThe curriculum is based on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA) Taking Action curriculum and other recovery publications developed with input from individuals with lived experience of recovery from mental health\, addictions\, and co-occurring challenges. The program integrates evidence-based and experiential peer-to-peer strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness through research and provider feedback. \n  \nEssential Elements: \n\nRecovery\, wellness\, self-care\, self-compassion\, and action orientation\nFocus on self-esteem\, connection\, hope\, empowerment\, self-determination\, education\, community inclusion\, and self-advocacy\nBuilding a strong support system and utilizing personal and community resources\nWellness tools\, skills\, and strategies for whole health\, including physical health aspects such as exercise\, nutrition\, light\, sleep\, and smoking\nSpirituality\, complementary\, alternative\, and additional wellness tools\nDeveloping action plans for triggers\, early warning signs\, and difficult times\nHealthcare\, medications\, crisis planning\, and advanced directives\nPost-crisis and post-relapse planning\nWellness topics: employment\, meaningful activity\, motivation\, and lifestyle\n\n  \nThe course is led by two trained peer co-facilitators following the Copeland Center’s evidence-based and experiential peer engagement strategies\, incorporating over two decades of experience. Training includes principles from Self-Directed Care\, Wellness Self-Management\, Motivation Theory\, and Peer Support. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\n\nDefine key concepts of recovery\, wellness\, self-care\, and self-compassion\, and describe how they apply to their personal whole health journey.\nReflect on meaningful activities and lifestyle choices\, including employment\, community involvement\, and personal passions\, as essential components of whole health.\nIdentify and apply peer-supported tools and evidence-based strategies to increase self-determination\, empowerment\, hope\, and motivation.\nStrengthen social support systems by exploring and connecting with personal\, peer\, and community resources that align with their wellness goals.\n\n\n\n  \nLearn more about this 3-day training and register! \n  \n\n\nTrainers:\n\n\nScott Metzger brought his 40 years of business management experience\, as well as his own “lived experience”\, to the Maine non-profit community in a variety of roles. Formerly\, Scott was the Director of Recovery Services at Sweetser with responsibilities for the Peer Support Specialist in the Emergency Department at Mid Coast Hospital seven days a week\, the 24/7 statewide peer Intentional Warm Line\, Intentional Peer Support integrated into ACT and Behavioral Health Home Teams and the state-wide Peer Training Network. Currently Scott is an active member of the Copeland Center Board\, a certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist and an enthusiast for Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing. Scott is working on Wellness on Wheels\, a project that supports holistic wellness and utilizes small meaningful steps known as “micro-wellness”; to move towards the life people want for themselves. Scott has combined his love of travel and biking for the goal of cycling the circumference of the lower 48\, and visiting the four corners\, one section at a time. This Fall\, he is pedaling from Lubec\, Maine to New Bern\, North Carolina. \n  \nKatie Wilson is the Chief Operations Officer and comes to the Copeland Center after working with Mary Ellen Copeland\, Ph.D. Over the past decade\, Katie has worked to guide systems and organizational leaders to implement the evidenced based practice of peer group model programs as well as help tailor wellness and recovery programs using the Copeland Center’s network of trained educators for their organizational recovery events and services. Katie produces and hosts Doors to Wellbeing’s popular monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series serving over 30\,000 peer specialists each year. Katie is a popular speaker and trainer. Recently\, she has presented at the following conferences: Peerpocalyse\, VT Dept of Mental Health Conference\, Peerpalooza\, National Association for Peer Supporter Annual Conference\, Peer Support Coalition of PA Annual Conference\, and NYC Conference for Working Peer Specialists. Katie has worked for Marlboro College’s MBA program in Managing for Sustainability and the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation. Katie received her BA from Bennington College and her master’s degree from New York University’s Center for Global Affairs where she studied international human rights and mental health.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/taking-action-for-whole-health-and-wellbeing/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20251001T194054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T194054Z
UID:10000403-1762160400-1762185600@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:HIPAA/Ethics Training
DESCRIPTION:This training provides a comprehensive overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the ethical standards in Rhode Island that guide professional practice for providers. Participants will learn how to protect privacy\, maintain confidentiality\, and navigate complex situations using ethical guidelines. Through real-world scenarios and interactive discussion\, this training equips participants to make informed\, ethical decisions that uphold both professional integrity and the rights of those they serve. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine key principles of HIPAA and professional ethics in RI\nDescribe the process for ethical decision making\nIdentify common threats to good ethical care in behavioral health\nIdentify and describe client rights\nApply HIPAA and ethical guidelines to real world case studies\n\n  \nLearn more and register. \n  \nTrainer \nAnna Erdei\, MBA\, MA\, LMHC\, joined Bay State Community Services (BSCS) in August 2020 and is responsible for overseeing the Outpatient Clinic\, Behavioral Health Community Partner (BHCP) program\, and criminal justice and correctional programs. In her current role as Senior Vice President of Outpatient Services\, Anna provides supervision and support to all programs in the Outpatient Clinic\, including the Director of the Heart-to Heart Program\, Behavioral-Health Community Partners\, and Recovery Coaching Services. Anna obtained her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and her MBA with concentration in healthcare management from Northeastern University. She received her LMHC licensure in 2007.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/hipaa-ethics-training/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250721T162237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195437Z
UID:10000027-1761818400-1761829200@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing I: Foundations\, First Steps and Feeling Confident
DESCRIPTION:When change is difficult\, we need to deliberately communicate\, connect and collaborate in effective ways. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers an evidence-based\, grounded approach to conversations about next steps\, as well as a specific clinical skill set that create effective interventions. Focused on identifying and cultivating personal motivation\, MI conversations are fertile ground where solutions arise and positive outcomes become more likely. \n  \n\n\nThis highly interactive course covers the fundamentals of MI theory and then concentrates on the boots-on-the-ground skills that will make an immediate difference in your work. This is the appropriate class for beginners and for practitioners at any level who want to reexamine their skills and use them in a more confident and nuanced way. \n  \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore the MI spirit and tasks\nPractice 5 skills in the MI tool kit\nLearn to identify Change Talk\nIdentify and avoid the Fixing Reflex\nEncourage you to put MI into practice\n\n  \nRegister here! \n  \nTrainer: \nLisabeth Gutierrez Bennett\, NBC-HWC\, NCTTP\, NCNTT\, Training Director\, CODAC Behavioral Healthcare \nBeth administers CODAC’s Motivational Interviewing training initiatives and oversees programs related to tobacco and nicotine treatment. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)\, developing and facilitating training tailored to a wide variety of medical\, behavioral health and social service agencies nationwide. Her boots-on-the-ground experience translates into impactful\, practical training programs that help participants increase their competence and confidence when helping others. \nWith a clinical background in health coaching\, she holds the National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching\, National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice and National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment. Beth is a trainer for the internationally accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) certification and co-author of the University of Massachusetts Medical School TTS training curriculum. Before joining CODAC\, Beth developed MI training for a team of 14\,000 registered dieticians\, exercise physiologists and registered nurses.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/motivational-interviewing-i-foundations-first-steps-and-feeling-confident/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250804T142318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195337Z
UID:10000031-1761296400-1761318000@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:From Surviving to Thriving: Trauma-Informed Care & Its Impact
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high prevalence of trauma in persons served\, trauma-informed care becomes an essential piece of all effective services. This training provides an overview of the prevalence and impact of trauma\, the neurobiology of trauma\, and best practices in delivering trauma-informed care. The session emphasizes how trauma-informed care is not a technique\, but a shift in mindset that guides every interaction\, policy\, and practice\, for staff at all levels. Attendees will learn practical strategies for creating safer\, more supportive spaces which support and promote long-term healing. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine trauma and its impact\nExplain how trauma can impact participation and engagement in services\nIdentify SAMHSA’s key assumptions and principles of delivering trauma-informed care\nIdentify actionable strategies that work to make interactions and environments supportive to trauma survivors\n\n  \nLearn more and register! \n  \nTrainer: \nEileen Hayes\, LICSW\, has been the President and CEO of Amos House since January 2001. Throughout her tenure she has helped grow the agency from a soup kitchen to a major social service agency that offers programs and services to individuals facing poverty\, hunger and homelessness. Under her leadership\, Amos House launched two social enterprises\, More Than a Meal Catering and Amos House Builds. Both businesses employ graduates of its training programs and generate income to support the organization. During her time at Amos House\, she expanded its housing portfolio to 22 apartments and rooming houses that offer safe\, recovery housing for over 200 men\, women\, and families. During the pandemic\, Eileen and her team were on the front lines managing a warming center for over 200 individuals a night. In response to the increase in unhoused individuals and families\, Eileen opened a family shelter with 57 families and over 150 children\, as well as a shelter for older adults with special health needs. She received her Master’s in Social Work at NYU in 1984 and has spent her life’s work engaged in program design and implementation focused on strengthening individuals and families. She is a well-known trainer and facilitator in topics focused on trauma informed interventions including Trauma-Informed Care\, ACES\, DBT and MI.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/from-surviving-to-thriving-trauma-informed-care-its-impact/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20251001T193441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T193441Z
UID:10000402-1760950800-1760976000@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Human Rights Officer Training
DESCRIPTION:This training provides a comprehensive overview for Human Rights Officers (HRO) and how they promote and protect human rights in diverse contexts. Participants will explore the history and principles of international human rights law\, clients’ rights guaranteed by Rhode Island\, and the role of the HRO in behavioral health services. Through interactive exercises and practical guidance\, the training emphasizes how to identify rights violations and employ HROs as a source of advocacy\, support\, and protection for clients. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the history of human rights\nIdentify clients’ rights as outline by BHDDH and the state of Rhode Island\nExplain the role of an HRO and how it works to provide protection\nDescribe the reporting process when violations are encountered\n\n  \nLearn more and register. \n  \nTrainer \nAnna Erdei\, MBA\, MA\, LMHC\, joined Bay State Community Services (BSCS) in August 2020 and is responsible for overseeing the Outpatient Clinic\, Behavioral Health Community Partner (BHCP) program\, and criminal justice and correctional programs. In her current role as Senior Vice President of Outpatient Services\, Anna provides supervision and support to all programs in the Outpatient Clinic\, including the Director of the Heart-to Heart Program\, Behavioral-Health Community Partners\, and Recovery Coaching Services. She currently serves as the Human Rights Officer at BSCS. Anna obtained her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and her MBA with a concentration in healthcare management from Northeastern University. She received her LMHC licensure in 2007.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/human-rights-officer-training/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250616T145709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195246Z
UID:10000018-1759914000-1760112000@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training of Trainers
DESCRIPTION:Join a training of trainers for Certified Peer Recovery Specialists. To participate\, please fill out this application by September 19\, 2025. \n  \nAfter you submit this application\, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Health\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals (BHDDH) or C4 Innovations will be in touch outlining next steps no later than September 26.  \n  \nIn the spirit of full transparency\, we can only accept 15 people and are giving priority to those who have experience working as peer recovery specialists and/or using their lived experience with recovery to facilitate trainings/workshops for current and potential peer recovery specialists and have participated in the BHDDH Certified Peer Recovery Specialist 46-hour training. \n  \nWe ask that if you find out you can no longer attend for whatever reason\, please let us know as soon as possible so we may offer the slot to someone else.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-supervisor-training-of-trainers-2/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250708T181851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195105Z
UID:10000023-1759482000-1759507200@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Training
DESCRIPTION:This training will include a review of the basic principles and practices of harm reduction\, an overview of why it works\, sample harm reduction strategies\, and interactive activities to enhance learning. Harm reduction is a philosophy and set of strategies that seeks to minimize harm associated with high-risk behaviors while supporting positive\, incremental behavior change. The harm reduction approach believes all people are capable of change and will do so when they are ready and when circumstances allow. It uses compassion\, dignity\, respect\, and consistent positive regard to promote healing and long-term recovery. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the core tenants of the harm reduction approach\nExplain why harm reduction works to increase recovery outcomes\nDescribe high-risk behaviors and corresponding harm reduction strategies\nExplain how motivational conversations play a key role in the harm reduction approach\n\n  \nRegistration & More Info: ritta.skilljar.com/harm-reduction-october-3-2025-in-person-amos-house \n  \nTrainer: \nElizabeth Black\, LADC\, has spent her career working with and on behalf of people with behavioral health disorders. She holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and is a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Ms. Black serves as subject matter expert\, trainer\, and technical assistance provider for behavioral health and recovery initiatives.  Her areas of interest and expertise include harm reduction\, medication for opioid use disorder\, rural healthcare systems\, and health and wellness in recovery.  Prior to her current role at C4 innovations\, Ms. Black worked for the Department of Mental Health for the state of Oklahoma for over a decade. In her work there\, she oversaw the implementation of health and wellness interventions into behavioral health services statewide. In that role\, her team received a governor’s commendation for their work which resulted in better health outcomes in Oklahoma’s most vulnerable communities. She currently resides in Quincy\, MA.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/harm-reduction-training-3/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250821T195927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T192039Z
UID:10000033-1759309200-1759327200@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Adult Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based\, internationally recognized training that teaches participants how to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. This interactive course equips individuals with the skills to provide initial support and connect someone to appropriate professional help. Participants will learn to recognize common mental health conditions such as depression\, anxiety\, psychosis\, and substance use disorders. Through discussion\, role-play\, and scenario-based exercises\, learners will gain confidence in starting supportive conversations\, de-escalating crises\, and guiding individuals toward appropriate resources. This course is ideal for anyone interested in supporting mental wellness in their workplace\, community\, or personal life—including employers\, educators\, first responders\, faith leaders\, and community members. Upon completion\, participants will be certified as Mental Health First Aiders.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of the training\, participants will be able to:\n\nRecognize the signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use challenges in adults.\nUnderstand risk factors and warning signs of mental health crises\, including suicide and self-harm.\nApply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to assess situations and provide appropriate initial help.\nListen nonjudgmentally and provide reassurance and support to individuals in distress.\nEncourage appropriate professional help and self-help strategies for someone experiencing a mental health or substance use issue.\nRespond to mental health crises effectively\, including panic attacks\, suicidal thoughts\, overdose\, and acute psychosis.\nPromote a supportive and stigma-free environment for mental health in the workplace and community\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on September 30 and October 1\, 2025 for this free 2-day training. Learn more and register here!\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nAndrew Alexander\, Director of Workforce Development\, Thrive Behavioral Health\, leads initiatives to strengthen behavioral health services through training\, education\, and staff development. With over a decade of experience in the mental health and human services field\, Andrew brings a deep understanding of trauma-informed care\, adult learning principles\, and workforce resilience. He is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and a passionate advocate for building supportive\, stigma-free communities. Andrew’s engaging and compassionate training style empowers participants to confidently support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.\n\n\n\nDaisy M. Hernandez\, MSW\, LCSW\, MBA serves as a Trainer and the Director of REC Peer Recovery TA at C4 Innovations. She earned her Master of Social Work as a fellow of the Integrated Behavioral Health Fellowship from Westfield State University and her Master’s in Business Administration from Elms College.  Ms. Hernandez has dedicated her clinical social work career to community mental and behavioral health organizations within under-served communities.  Her professional experience spans the entire spectrum of substance use disorder (prevention through recovery). As a native of Puerto Rico\, she has leveraged her lived experience\, bilingualism\, and education to support and advance racial justice and empower individuals who are over-represented in behavioral health and social services as a result of negative impacts of social determinants of health\, including re-entry. 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Thrive Behavioral Health\, 2756 Post Rd #103\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250821T195927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T192039Z
UID:10000032-1759222800-1759240800@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Adult Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based\, internationally recognized training that teaches participants how to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. This interactive course equips individuals with the skills to provide initial support and connect someone to appropriate professional help. Participants will learn to recognize common mental health conditions such as depression\, anxiety\, psychosis\, and substance use disorders. Through discussion\, role-play\, and scenario-based exercises\, learners will gain confidence in starting supportive conversations\, de-escalating crises\, and guiding individuals toward appropriate resources. This course is ideal for anyone interested in supporting mental wellness in their workplace\, community\, or personal life—including employers\, educators\, first responders\, faith leaders\, and community members. Upon completion\, participants will be certified as Mental Health First Aiders.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of the training\, participants will be able to:\n\nRecognize the signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use challenges in adults.\nUnderstand risk factors and warning signs of mental health crises\, including suicide and self-harm.\nApply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to assess situations and provide appropriate initial help.\nListen nonjudgmentally and provide reassurance and support to individuals in distress.\nEncourage appropriate professional help and self-help strategies for someone experiencing a mental health or substance use issue.\nRespond to mental health crises effectively\, including panic attacks\, suicidal thoughts\, overdose\, and acute psychosis.\nPromote a supportive and stigma-free environment for mental health in the workplace and community\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on September 30 and October 1\, 2025 for this free 2-day training. Learn more and register here!\n\n\n\nTrainers\n\nAndrew Alexander\, Director of Workforce Development\, Thrive Behavioral Health\, leads initiatives to strengthen behavioral health services through training\, education\, and staff development. With over a decade of experience in the mental health and human services field\, Andrew brings a deep understanding of trauma-informed care\, adult learning principles\, and workforce resilience. He is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and a passionate advocate for building supportive\, stigma-free communities. Andrew’s engaging and compassionate training style empowers participants to confidently support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.\n\n\n\nDaisy M. Hernandez\, MSW\, LCSW\, MBA serves as a Trainer and the Director of REC Peer Recovery TA at C4 Innovations. She earned her Master of Social Work as a fellow of the Integrated Behavioral Health Fellowship from Westfield State University and her Master’s in Business Administration from Elms College.  Ms. Hernandez has dedicated her clinical social work career to community mental and behavioral health organizations within under-served communities.  Her professional experience spans the entire spectrum of substance use disorder (prevention through recovery). As a native of Puerto Rico\, she has leveraged her lived experience\, bilingualism\, and education to support and advance racial justice and empower individuals who are over-represented in behavioral health and social services as a result of negative impacts of social determinants of health\, including re-entry. 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Thrive Behavioral Health\, 2756 Post Rd #103\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250804T141804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T190501Z
UID:10000030-1758880800-1758891600@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:ACEs: From Hardship to Healing
DESCRIPTION:As we have come to understand the role of trauma in behavioral health conditions\, we know that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can leave lasting imprints on the body\, brain\, and behavior. This training offers a comprehensive introduction to the ACEs framework\, an exploration of the original groundbreaking study\, and an overview of best practices in identifying and mitigating ACEs to support health\, healing\, and happiness in those we serve. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe key findings and implications of the original ACE Study\nExplore the updated ACE Pyramid and how it maps the trajectory from trauma to outcomes in adulthood\nIdentify best practices for supporting prevention\, healing\, and resilience in the people we serve\n\nLearn more and register today! \nTrainer: \nEileen Hayes\, LICSW\, has been the President and CEO of Amos House since January 2001. Throughout her tenure she has helped grow the agency from a soup kitchen to a major social service agency that offers programs and services to individuals facing poverty\, hunger and homelessness. Under her leadership\, Amos House launched two social enterprises\, More Than a Meal Catering and Amos House Builds. Both businesses employ graduates of its training programs and generate income to support the organization. During her time at Amos House\, she expanded its housing portfolio to 22 apartments and rooming houses that offer safe\, recovery housing for over 200 men\, women\, and families. During the pandemic\, Eileen and her team were on the front lines managing a warming center for over 200 individuals a night. In response to the increase in unhoused individuals and families\, Eileen opened a family shelter with 57 families and over 150 children\, as well as a shelter for older adults with special health needs. She received her Master’s in Social Work at NYU in 1984 and has spent her life’s work engaged in program design and implementation focused on strengthening individuals and families. She is a well-known trainer and facilitator in topics focused on trauma informed interventions including Trauma-Informed Care\, ACES\, DBT and MI.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/aces-from-hardship-to-healing/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250721T161948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T184236Z
UID:10000026-1758794400-1758805200@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing III: Practical Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Forty years after its creation\, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is more relevant than ever in the clinician toolkit. Recognized for both its stand-alone impact and its seamless integration into other treatment modalities\, like Solution-focused Therapy\, CBT\, ACT\, etc.\, MI is always evolving. \nThrough interactive exercises\, demonstrations and discussions we’ll explore topics in MI that add to your impact with clients and improve outcomes in your specific context and environment\, including: \n\nExploring participant-generated case studies\nLearning how to emphasize client autonomy and create client-generated goals\nIdentifying ways to harness the power of complex affirmations and values to improve outcomes\nPracticing specific skills for cultivating Change Talk and softening Sustain Talk\nIdentify ways to integrate MI with other treatment modalities: CBT\, DBT\, ACT\, etc.\n\nObjectives: \n\nExplore MI in the real world by practicing with your colleagues\nIdentify key MI skills and common pitfalls\nWork with client scenarios that you face everyday\nExplore the MI framework and tools for eliciting Change Talk\n\n\nRegistration and more info: https://ritta.skilljar.com/motivational-interviewing-iii-practical-skill-building-september-25-2025-in-person-codac \nTrainer: \nLisabeth Gutierrez Bennett\, NBC-HWC\, NCTTP\, NCNTT\, Training Director\, CODAC Behavioral Healthcare \nBeth administers CODAC’s Motivational Interviewing training initiatives and oversees programs related to tobacco and nicotine treatment. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)\, developing and facilitating training tailored to a wide variety of medical\, behavioral health and social service agencies nationwide. Her boots-on-the-ground experience translates into impactful\, practical training programs that help participants increase their competence and confidence when helping others. \nWith a clinical background in health coaching\, she holds the National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching\, National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice and National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment. Beth is a trainer for the internationally accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) certification and co-author of the University of Massachusetts Medical School TTS training curriculum. Before joining CODAC\, Beth developed MI training for a team of 14\,000 registered dieticians\, exercise physiologists and registered nurses.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/motivational-interviewing-iii-practical-skill-building/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250721T161625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T184402Z
UID:10000025-1758708000-1758718800@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing II: Rapid Engagement for Effective\, Collaborative Change
DESCRIPTION:Encouraging behavior change can be one of the most challenging and frustrating aspects of working with people in your environment. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers the opportunity to communicate clearly\, cultivate the desire for change and create personalized treatment plans that lead to results. \nThis course will teach specific MI clinical skills but is more than a toolkit. You will learn a grounded approach that\, by focusing on Change Talk\, stimulates rapid engagement\, builds strong therapeutic relationships and promotes a sense of true collaboration. You will go home knowing how to free stuck people to imagine a new way of doing things\, identify their next steps and effectively work toward beneficial outcomes. \nObjectives: \n\nGain confidence creating rapid engagement in brief interventions\nLearn 5 ways to harness the incredible power of reflections\nExplore ways to both identify and create Change Talk\nGenerate client-centered goals by using The Why and Scaling Questions\nPractice with peers to respond in real time to real-world situations\n\n\nRegistration & more info: https://ritta.skilljar.com/motivational-interviewing-ii-rapid-engagement-for-effective-collaborative-change-september-24-2025-i \nTrainer: \nLisabeth Gutierrez Bennett\, NBC-HWC\, NCTTP\, NCNTT\, Training Director\, CODAC Behavioral Healthcare \nBeth administers CODAC’s Motivational Interviewing training initiatives and oversees programs related to tobacco and nicotine treatment. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)\, developing and facilitating training tailored to a wide variety of medical\, behavioral health and social service agencies nationwide. Her boots-on-the-ground experience translates into impactful\, practical training programs that help participants increase their competence and confidence when helping others. \nWith a clinical background in health coaching\, she holds the National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching\, National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice and National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment. Beth is a trainer for the internationally accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) certification and co-author of the University of Massachusetts Medical School TTS training curriculum. Before joining CODAC\, Beth developed MI training for a team of 14\,000 registered dieticians\, exercise physiologists and registered nurses.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/motivational-interviewing-ii-rapid-engagement-for-effective-collaborative-change/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250616T144933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T151247Z
UID:10000017-1757926800-1758124800@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor Training of Trainers
DESCRIPTION:Join the beta test of RI Department of Behavioral Health\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor Training of Trainers. To participate\, please fill out this application by August 29. \nAfter you submit this application\, someone from RI Department of Behavioral Health\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals or C4 Innovations will be in touch outlining next steps no later than September 5. \nIn the spirit of full transparency\, we can only accept 15 people and are giving priority to those who are currently supervising peers at programs who receive Medicaid reimbursements for CPRS services and those that attended a CPRS Supervisor training. \nParticipants who attend and participate in all training sessions will receive proof they’ve completed the Training of Trainer training. Please note that attendance does not guarantee a certification or approval to train. Active participation and meeting all requirements are essential. \nWe ask that if you find out you can no longer attend for whatever reason\, please let us know as soon as possible so we may offer the slot to someone else.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-supervisor-training-of-trainers/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250721T161000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T184509Z
UID:10000024-1757498400-1757509200@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing I: Foundations\, First Steps & Feeling Confident
DESCRIPTION:When change is difficult\, we need to deliberately communicate\, connect\, and collaborate in effective ways. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers an evidence-based\, grounded approach to conversations about next steps\, as well as a specific clinical skill set that create effective interventions. Focused on identifying and cultivating personal motivation\, MI conversations are fertile ground where solutions arise and positive outcomes become more likely. \n\n\nThis highly interactive course covers the fundamentals of MI theory and then concentrates on the boots-on-the-ground skills that will make an immediate difference in your work. This is the appropriate class for beginners and for practitioners at any level who want to reexamine their skills and use them in a more confident and nuanced way. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore the MI spirit and tasks\nPractice 5 skills in the MI tool kit\nLearn to identify Change Talk\nIdentify and avoid the Fixing Reflex\nEncourage you to put MI into practice\n\nRegistration & more info: ritta.skilljar.com/motivational-interviewing-i-foundations-first-steps-and-feeling-confident-september-10-2025-in-perso \nTrainer: \nLisabeth Gutierrez Bennett\, NBC-HWC\, NCTTP\, NCNTT\, Training Director\, CODAC Behavioral Healthcare \nBeth administers CODAC’s Motivational Interviewing training initiatives and oversees programs related to tobacco and nicotine treatment. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)\, developing and facilitating training tailored to a wide variety of medical\, behavioral health and social service agencies nationwide. Her boots-on-the-ground experience translates into impactful\, practical training programs that help participants increase their competence and confidence when helping others. \nWith a clinical background in health coaching\, she holds the National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching\, National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice and National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment. Beth is a trainer for the internationally accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) certification and co-author of the University of Massachusetts Medical School TTS training curriculum. Before joining CODAC\, Beth developed MI training for a team of 14\,000 registered dieticians\, exercise physiologists and registered nurses.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/motivational-interviewing-i-foundations-first-steps-feeling-confident/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250708T181256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T183542Z
UID:10000022-1756458000-1756483200@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Training
DESCRIPTION:This training will include a review of the basic principles and practices of harm reduction\, an overview of why it works\, sample harm reduction strategies\, and interactive activities to enhance learning. Harm reduction is a philosophy and set of strategies that seeks to minimize harm associated with high-risk behaviors while supporting positive\, incremental behavior change. The harm reduction approach believes all people are capable of change and will do so when they are ready and when circumstances allow. It uses compassion\, dignity\, respect\, and consistent positive regard to promote healing and long-term recovery. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the core tenants of the harm reduction approach\nExplain why harm reduction works to increase recovery outcomes\nDescribe high-risk behaviors and corresponding harm reduction strategies\nExplain how motivational conversations play a key role in the harm reduction approach\n\n*If this date does not work for you\, the same training will also be held on July 21 and October 3. \nCost: $20 \nRegistration & More Info: ritta.skilljar.com/harm-reduction-august-29-2025-in-person-amos-house \nTrainer: \nElizabeth Black\, LADC\, has spent her career working with and on behalf of people with behavioral health disorders. She holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and is a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Ms. Black serves as subject matter expert\, trainer\, and technical assistance provider for behavioral health and recovery initiatives.  Her areas of interest and expertise include harm reduction\, medication for opioid use disorder\, rural healthcare systems\, and health and wellness in recovery.  Prior to her current role at C4 innovations\, Ms. Black worked for the Department of Mental Health for the state of Oklahoma for over a decade. In her work there\, she oversaw the implementation of health and wellness interventions into behavioral health services statewide. In that role\, her team received a governor’s commendation for their work which resulted in better health outcomes in Oklahoma’s most vulnerable communities. She currently resides in Quincy\, MA.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/harm-reduction-training-2/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250612T175906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T151331Z
UID:10000016-1755505800-1755880200@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor Training
DESCRIPTION:Join a training for supervisors of Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS). To participate\, please fill out this application by August 1\, 2025. \nApplications will be reviewed upon submission and approval will be sent out on a rolling basis\, but no later than August 8\, 2025. After you submit this application\, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Health\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals (BHDDH) or C4 Innovations will be in touch outlining next steps. \nIn the spirit of full transparency\, we can only accept 15 people and are giving priority to those who are currently supervising peers at programs that receive Medicaid reimbursements for CPRS services. \nParticipants who attend and participate in all training sessions will receive proof they have completed the 30 hours of training required to obtain the new Rhode Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor credentials through the Rhode Island Certification Board. \nWe ask that if you find out you can no longer attend for whatever reason\, please let us know as soon as possible so we may offer the slot to someone else.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-supervisor-training-2/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250616T150756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T150756Z
UID:10000020-1754902800-1755273600@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Certifed Peer Recovery Specialist Training\, Continued
DESCRIPTION:Join a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training. To participate\, please fill out this application by July 18. \nThe training will be held on August 7\, 8\, and 11-15\, 2025 from 9 am-4pm each day. You must attend all 7 days/46 hours of the training. \nAfter you submit this application\, someone from RI Department of Behavioral Health\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals (BHDDH) or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps no later than July 25. \nWe ask that if you find out you can no longer attend for whatever reason\, please let us know as soon as possible so we may offer the slot to someone else.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certifed-peer-recovery-specialist-training-continued/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250616T150235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T150957Z
UID:10000019-1754557200-1754668800@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Certifed Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:Join a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training. To participate\, please fill out this application by July 18. \nThe training will be held on August 7\, 8\, and 11-15\, 2025 from 9 am-4pm each day. You must attend all 7 days/46 hours of the training. \nAfter you submit this application\, someone from RI Department of Behavioral Health\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals (BHDDH) or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps no later than July 25. \nWe ask that if you find out you can no longer attend for whatever reason\, please let us know as soon as possible so we may offer the slot to someone else.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certifed-peer-recovery-specialist-training/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171429
CREATED:20250708T180119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T172731Z
UID:10000021-1753088400-1753113600@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Training
DESCRIPTION:This training will include a review of the basic principles and practices of harm reduction\, an overview of why it works\, sample harm reduction strategies\, and interactive activities to enhance learning. Harm reduction is a philosophy and set of strategies that seeks to minimize harm associated with high-risk behaviors while supporting positive\, incremental behavior change. The harm reduction approach believes all people are capable of change and will do so when they are ready and when circumstances allow. It uses compassion\, dignity\, respect\, and consistent positive regard to promote healing and long-term recovery. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the core tenants of the harm reduction approach\nExplain why harm reduction works to increase recovery outcomes\nDescribe high-risk behaviors and corresponding harm reduction strategies\nExplain how motivational conversations play a key role in the harm reduction approach\n\n*If this date does not work for you\, the same training will also be held on August 29 and October 3. \nCost: $20 \nRegistration & More Info: ritta.skilljar.com/harm-reduction-july-21-2025-in-person-amos-house \nTrainer: \nElizabeth Black\, LADC\, has spent her career working with and on behalf of people with behavioral health disorders. She holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and is a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Ms. Black serves as subject matter expert\, trainer\, and technical assistance provider for behavioral health and recovery initiatives.  Her areas of interest and expertise include harm reduction\, medication for opioid use disorder\, rural healthcare systems\, and health and wellness in recovery.  Prior to her current role at C4 innovations\, Ms. Black worked for the Department of Mental Health for the state of Oklahoma for over a decade. In her work there\, she oversaw the implementation of health and wellness interventions into behavioral health services statewide. In that role\, her team received a governor’s commendation for their work which resulted in better health outcomes in Oklahoma’s most vulnerable communities. She currently resides in Quincy\, MA.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/harm-reduction-training/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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