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SUMMARY:Human Rights Officer Training
DESCRIPTION:This training provides a comprehensive overview for Human Rights Officers (HRO) and how they can promote and protect human rights in diverse contexts. Participants will explore the history and principles of international human rights law\, client 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 client rights as outlined by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals (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\, the Behavioral Health Community Partner program\, and the 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 Master of Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare management from Northeastern University. She received her Licensed Mental Health Counselor licensure in 2007.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/human-rights-officer-training-2/
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 Training
DESCRIPTION:Join a training to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist! The training will be held on May 18\, 21\, 26\, 28\, and June 1 and 4. You must attend all 6 days. Please email us at rhodetta@c4innovates.com if you have any questions or concerns about attending all 6 days. \n  \nTo participate\, please fill out this application by April 20\, 2026. After you submit this application\, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps and confirm your participation no later than April 30\, 2026. 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.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-3/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Warren Town Hall (rear parking lot)\, 514 Main Street\, Warren\, RI\, 02885\, United States
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:Join a training to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist! The training will be held on May 18\, 21\, 26\, 28\, and June 1 and 4. You must attend all 6 days. Please email us at rhodetta@c4innovates.com if you have any questions or concerns about attending all 6 days. \n  \nTo participate\, please fill out this application by April 20\, 2026. After you submit this application\, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps and confirm your participation no later than April 30\, 2026. 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.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-3/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Warren Town Hall (rear parking lot)\, 514 Main Street\, Warren\, RI\, 02885\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T170000
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:Join a training to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist! The training will be held on May 18\, 21\, 26\, 28\, and June 1 and 4. You must attend all 6 days. Please email us at rhodetta@c4innovates.com if you have any questions or concerns about attending all 6 days. \n  \nTo participate\, please fill out this application by April 20\, 2026. After you submit this application\, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps and confirm your participation no later than April 30\, 2026. 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.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-3/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Warren Town Hall (rear parking lot)\, 514 Main Street\, Warren\, RI\, 02885\, United States
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:Join a training to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist! The training will be held on May 18\, 21\, 26\, 28\, and June 1 and 4. You must attend all 6 days. Please email us at rhodetta@c4innovates.com if you have any questions or concerns about attending all 6 days. \n  \nTo participate\, please fill out this application by April 20\, 2026. After you submit this application\, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps and confirm your participation no later than April 30\, 2026. 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.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-3/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Warren Town Hall (rear parking lot)\, 514 Main Street\, Warren\, RI\, 02885\, United States
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:Join a training to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist! The training will be held on May 18\, 21\, 26\, 28\, and June 1 and 4. You must attend all 6 days. Please email us at rhodetta@c4innovates.com if you have any questions or concerns about attending all 6 days. \n  \nTo participate\, please fill out this application by April 20\, 2026. After you submit this application\, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps and confirm your participation no later than April 30\, 2026. 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.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-3/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Warren Town Hall (rear parking lot)\, 514 Main Street\, Warren\, RI\, 02885\, United States
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:Join a training to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist! The training will be held on May 18\, 21\, 26\, 28\, and June 1 and 4. You must attend all 6 days. Please email us at rhodetta@c4innovates.com if you have any questions or concerns about attending all 6 days. \n  \nTo participate\, please fill out this application by April 20\, 2026. After you submit this application\, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals or C4 Innovations will be in touch to outline next steps and confirm your participation no later than April 30\, 2026. 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.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-3/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Warren Town Hall (rear parking lot)\, 514 Main Street\, Warren\, RI\, 02885\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260410T100213
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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. The 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. \n  \nThe program integrates evidence-based and experiential peer-to-peer strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness through research and provider feedback. The 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  \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\nBuild a strong support system and utilize 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  \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nDefine key concepts of recovery\, wellness\, self-care\, and self-compassion\, and describe how the concepts apply to 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 wellness goals\n\n\n\n\nLearn more and register!\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\, 24/7 statewide peer Intentional Warm Line\, Intentional Peer Support integrated into ACT and Behavioral Health Home Teams\, and 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\n  \nKatie Wilson is Chief Operations Officer at the Copeland Center and came 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 evidence-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-3/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express\, 855 West Main Road\, Middletown\, RI\, 02842\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T090000
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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. The 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. \n  \nThe program integrates evidence-based and experiential peer-to-peer strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness through research and provider feedback. The 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  \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\nBuild a strong support system and utilize 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  \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nDefine key concepts of recovery\, wellness\, self-care\, and self-compassion\, and describe how the concepts apply to 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 wellness goals\n\n\n\n\nLearn more and register!\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\, 24/7 statewide peer Intentional Warm Line\, Intentional Peer Support integrated into ACT and Behavioral Health Home Teams\, and 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\n  \nKatie Wilson is Chief Operations Officer at the Copeland Center and came 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 evidence-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-3/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express\, 855 West Main Road\, Middletown\, RI\, 02842\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T100213
CREATED:20260311T142000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T142147Z
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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. The 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. \n  \nThe program integrates evidence-based and experiential peer-to-peer strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness through research and provider feedback. The 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  \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\nBuild a strong support system and utilize 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  \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nDefine key concepts of recovery\, wellness\, self-care\, and self-compassion\, and describe how the concepts apply to 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 wellness goals\n\n\n\n\nLearn more and register!\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\, 24/7 statewide peer Intentional Warm Line\, Intentional Peer Support integrated into ACT and Behavioral Health Home Teams\, and 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\n  \nKatie Wilson is Chief Operations Officer at the Copeland Center and came 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 evidence-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-3/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express\, 855 West Main Road\, Middletown\, RI\, 02842\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T100213
CREATED:20251211T203644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T203644Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 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.\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\nLearn more and register for this 2-day training.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nBy the end of the training\, participants will be able to:\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\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\nDaisy M. Hernandez\, MSW\, LCSW\, MBA serves as a Trainer and the Director of the Recovery Education Collaborative Peer Recovery Technical Assistance 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-3/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Thrive Behavioral Health\, 2756 Post Rd #103\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T100213
CREATED:20251211T203644Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 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.\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\nLearn more and register for this 2-day training.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nBy the end of the training\, participants will be able to:\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\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\nDaisy M. Hernandez\, MSW\, LCSW\, MBA serves as a Trainer and the Director of the Recovery Education Collaborative Peer Recovery Technical Assistance 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-3/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Thrive Behavioral Health\, 2756 Post Rd #103\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
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SUMMARY:Whole Health Action Management
DESCRIPTION:Join an online training on whole health action management with the National Council on Mental Wellbeing. \n  \nLearning objectives: \n\nHelp clients identify their strengths\nDevelop weekly action plans\nPut whole health practices into action for more effective behavior changes\n\n  \nRegister today! \n 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/whole-health-action-management/2026-08-18/
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SUMMARY:Whole Health Action Management
DESCRIPTION:Join an online training on whole health action management with the National Council on Mental Wellbeing. \n  \nLearning objectives: \n\nHelp clients identify their strengths\nDevelop weekly action plans\nPut whole health practices into action for more effective behavior changes\n\n  \nRegister today! \n 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/whole-health-action-management/2026-08-19/
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SUMMARY:Human Rights Officer Training
DESCRIPTION:This training provides a comprehensive overview for Human Rights Officers (HRO) and how they can promote and protect human rights in diverse contexts. Participants will explore the history and principles of international human rights law\, client 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 an HRO as a source of advocacy\, support\, and protection for clients. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the history of human rights\nIdentify clients’ rights as outlined 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\, the 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 as 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 Master of Business Administration 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-3/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
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