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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T140000
DTSTAMP:20250930T192039Z
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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
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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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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
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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. \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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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:20250723T184509Z
CREATED:20250721T161000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T184509Z
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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:20250708T183542Z
CREATED:20250708T181256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T183542Z
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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:20250616T151331Z
CREATED:20250612T175906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T151331Z
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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:20250616T150756Z
CREATED:20250616T150756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T150756Z
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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:20250616T150957Z
CREATED:20250616T150235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T150957Z
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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:20250710T172731Z
CREATED:20250708T180119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T172731Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T160000
DTSTAMP:20250428T155756Z
CREATED:20250424T172431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T155756Z
UID:10000013-1747386000-1747411200@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Advanced Ethics Beta Test
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Advanced Ethics Beta Test on Friday\, May 16 from 9am – 4pm in the Hillgrove/Foundry Room at the Hilton Garden Inn (1 Thurber Street\, Warwick\, RI 02886). \nAfter you submit this application\, someone from BHDDH or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps. 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. \nPlease fill out the application by April 30. We will reach out to confirm your participation no later than May 2.\n\nThank you! Your commitment to the recovery community in Rhode Island is deeply appreciated. \nFor more information\, contact us at rhodetta@c4innovates.com.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-advanced-ethics-beta-test/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 1 Thurber Street\, Warwick\, RI 02886\, 1 Thurber Street\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T153000
DTSTAMP:20250409T185144Z
CREATED:20250409T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T185144Z
UID:10000012-1745917200-1746027000@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Dual Certified Peer Recovery & Community Health Workers Course\, Continued
DESCRIPTION:Join this dual certificate training for Peer Recovery and Community Health workers. The 70 hour training will include 46 hours of BHHDH peer recovery training and 24 hours of additional community health worker skill based competencies. \nApply today!\nDates: March 31\, April 1-4\, April 7-9\, April 22-24\, April 29-30 \nTime: 9 am-3:30 pm \nLunch will be provided. \nCore competencies include: \n\n Ethics & Boundaries\nMentoring & Education\nRecovery & Wellness\nAdvocacy\nProfessionalism\nEffective Communication\nCultural Competence\nHealth Equity\nCommunity Health Concepts\nCare Coordination\n\nThis course is being offered through a collaboration with Amos House\, Parent Support Network of RI\, and C4 Innovations and with support from BHDDH.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/dual-certified-peer-recovery-community-health-workers-course-5/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T153000
DTSTAMP:20250409T185219Z
CREATED:20250409T184451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T185219Z
UID:10000011-1745312400-1745508600@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Dual Certified Peer Recovery & Community Health Workers Course\, Continued
DESCRIPTION:Join this dual certificate training for Peer Recovery and Community Health workers. The 70 hour training will include 46 hours of BHHDH peer recovery training and 24 hours of additional community health worker skill based competencies. \nApply today!\nDates: March 31\, April 1-4\, April 7-9\, April 22-24\, April 29-30 \nTime: 9 am-3:30 pm \nLunch will be provided. \nCore competencies include: \n\n Ethics & Boundaries\nMentoring & Education\nRecovery & Wellness\nAdvocacy\nProfessionalism\nEffective Communication\nCultural Competence\nHealth Equity\nCommunity Health Concepts\nCare Coordination\n\nThis course is being offered through a collaboration with Amos House\, Parent Support Network of RI\, and C4 Innovations and with support from BHDDH.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/dual-certified-peer-recovery-community-health-workers-course-4/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T153000
DTSTAMP:20250409T185302Z
CREATED:20250409T184341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T185302Z
UID:10000010-1744016400-1744212600@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Dual Certified Peer Recovery & Community Health Workers Course\, Continued
DESCRIPTION:Join this dual certificate training for Peer Recovery and Community Health workers. The 70 hour training will include 46 hours of BHHDH peer recovery training and 24 hours of additional community health worker skill based competencies. \nApply today!\nDates: March 31\, April 1-4\, April 7-9\, April 22-24\, April 29-30 \nTime: 9 am-3:30 pm \nLunch will be provided. \nCore competencies include: \n\n Ethics & Boundaries\nMentoring & Education\nRecovery & Wellness\nAdvocacy\nProfessionalism\nEffective Communication\nCultural Competence\nHealth Equity\nCommunity Health Concepts\nCare Coordination\n\nThis course is being offered through a collaboration with Amos House\, Parent Support Network of RI\, and C4 Innovations and with support from BHDDH.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/dual-certified-peer-recovery-community-health-workers-course-3/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T153000
DTSTAMP:20250409T184207Z
CREATED:20250409T184204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T184207Z
UID:10000006-1743411600-1743780600@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Dual Certified Peer Recovery & Community Health Workers Course
DESCRIPTION:Join this dual certificate training for Peer Recovery and Community Health workers. The 70 hour training will include 46 hours of BHHDH peer recovery training and 24 hours of additional community health worker skill based competencies. \nApply today!\nDates: March 31\, April 1-4\, April 7-9\, April 22-24\, April 29-30 \nTime: 9 am-3:30 pm \nLunch will be provided. \nCore competencies include: \n\n Ethics & Boundaries\nMentoring & Education\nRecovery & Wellness\nAdvocacy\nProfessionalism\nEffective Communication\nCultural Competence\nHealth Equity\nCommunity Health Concepts\nCare Coordination\n\nThis course is being offered through a collaboration with Amos House\, Parent Support Network of RI\, and C4 Innovations and with support from BHDDH.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/dual-certified-peer-recovery-community-health-workers-course-2/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T143000
DTSTAMP:20250310T230434Z
CREATED:20250306T195101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T230434Z
UID:10000002-1741786200-1741789800@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Introducing RI's New Behavioral Health Trainers
DESCRIPTION:C4 is excited to be the new behavioral health training and technical assistance (TA) vendor for the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health\, Developmental Disabilities\, & Hospitals (BHDDH). In collaboration with BHDDH\, we are offering a webinar to introduce ourselves\, hear from you as providers and members of the Rhode Island community\, and share what is new and upcoming for training. We look forward to being your partner and continuing to bring best and evidence-based practices to you\, your organizations\, and the people you serve. \nRegister here.\nEmail us at RhodeTTA@c4innovates.com with any questions. \nPlease choose whichever date works best for you (March 11ᵗʰ or March 12ᵗʰ)—we will cover the same material on both dates.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/introducing-ris-new-behavioral-health-trainers/
LOCATION:RI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T113000
DTSTAMP:20250310T230400Z
CREATED:20250307T143809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T230400Z
UID:10000004-1741689000-1741692600@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Introducing RI’s New Behavioral Health Trainers
DESCRIPTION:C4 is excited to be the new behavioral health training and technical assistance (TA) vendor for the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health\, Developmental Disabilities\, & Hospitals (BHDDH). In collaboration with BHDDH\, we are offering a webinar to introduce ourselves\, hear from you as providers and members of the Rhode Island community\, and share what is new and upcoming for training. We look forward to being your partner and continuing to bring best and evidence-based practices to you\, your organizations\, and the people you serve. \nRegister here.\nEmail us at RhodeTTA@c4innovates.com with any questions. \nPlease choose whichever date works best for you (March 11ᵗʰor March 12ᵗʰ)—we will cover the same material on both dates.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/introducing-ris-new-behavioral-health-trainers-2/
LOCATION:RI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250314T170000
DTSTAMP:20250310T174408Z
CREATED:20250306T150952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T174408Z
UID:10000001-1741593600-1741971600@c4innovates.com
SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor Training
DESCRIPTION:C4 is hosting a RI Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor Training from March 10-14 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. \nEmail us at RhodeTTA@c4innovates.com with any questions.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-supervisor-training/
LOCATION:RI
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