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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:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:This RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals 46-hour Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) training is designed to prepare individuals with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery to support others. The curriculum focuses on four core domains: advocacy\, mentoring and education\, recovery and wellness support\, and ethical responsibility. \n  \nBy offering insight into the recovery process based on their own experience\, peer recovery specialists are able to provide a unique perspective while providing recovery support services. The CPRS is not a sponsor\, case manager\, or a therapist\, but rather a role model\, mentor\, advocate\, and motivator. \n  \nLearn more and register. \n  \nTrainer: Stacy Levin\, RICARES \n 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-4/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:RICARES\, 166 Valley Street\, Suite 105\, Providence\, RI\, 02909\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RICARES":MAILTO:slevin@ricares.org
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:This RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals 46-hour Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) training is designed to prepare individuals with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery to support others. The curriculum focuses on four core domains: advocacy\, mentoring and education\, recovery and wellness support\, and ethical responsibility. \n  \nBy offering insight into the recovery process based on their own experience\, peer recovery specialists are able to provide a unique perspective while providing recovery support services. The CPRS is not a sponsor\, case manager\, or a therapist\, but rather a role model\, mentor\, advocate\, and motivator. \n  \nLearn more and register. \n  \nTrainer: Stacy Levin\, RICARES \n 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-4/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:RICARES\, 166 Valley Street\, Suite 105\, Providence\, RI\, 02909\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RICARES":MAILTO:slevin@ricares.org
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:This RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals 46-hour Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) training is designed to prepare individuals with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery to support others. The curriculum focuses on four core domains: advocacy\, mentoring and education\, recovery and wellness support\, and ethical responsibility. \n  \nBy offering insight into the recovery process based on their own experience\, peer recovery specialists are able to provide a unique perspective while providing recovery support services. The CPRS is not a sponsor\, case manager\, or a therapist\, but rather a role model\, mentor\, advocate\, and motivator. \n  \nLearn more and register. \n  \nTrainer: Stacy Levin\, RICARES \n 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-4/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:RICARES\, 166 Valley Street\, Suite 105\, Providence\, RI\, 02909\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RICARES":MAILTO:slevin@ricares.org
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:This RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals 46-hour Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) training is designed to prepare individuals with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery to support others. The curriculum focuses on four core domains: advocacy\, mentoring and education\, recovery and wellness support\, and ethical responsibility. \n  \nBy offering insight into the recovery process based on their own experience\, peer recovery specialists are able to provide a unique perspective while providing recovery support services. The CPRS is not a sponsor\, case manager\, or a therapist\, but rather a role model\, mentor\, advocate\, and motivator. \n  \nLearn more and register. \n  \nTrainer: Stacy Levin\, RICARES \n 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-4/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:RICARES\, 166 Valley Street\, Suite 105\, Providence\, RI\, 02909\, United States
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:This RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals 46-hour Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) training is designed to prepare individuals with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery to support others. The curriculum focuses on four core domains: advocacy\, mentoring and education\, recovery and wellness support\, and ethical responsibility. \n  \nBy offering insight into the recovery process based on their own experience\, peer recovery specialists are able to provide a unique perspective while providing recovery support services. The CPRS is not a sponsor\, case manager\, or a therapist\, but rather a role model\, mentor\, advocate\, and motivator. \n  \nLearn more and register. \n  \nTrainer: Stacy Levin\, RICARES \n 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-4/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:RICARES\, 166 Valley Street\, Suite 105\, Providence\, RI\, 02909\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RICARES":MAILTO:slevin@ricares.org
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:This RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals 46-hour Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) training is designed to prepare individuals with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery to support others. The curriculum focuses on four core domains: advocacy\, mentoring and education\, recovery and wellness support\, and ethical responsibility. \n  \nBy offering insight into the recovery process based on their own experience\, peer recovery specialists are able to provide a unique perspective while providing recovery support services. The CPRS is not a sponsor\, case manager\, or a therapist\, but rather a role model\, mentor\, advocate\, and motivator. \n  \nLearn more and register. \n  \nTrainer: Stacy Levin\, RICARES \n 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-4/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:RICARES\, 166 Valley Street\, Suite 105\, Providence\, RI\, 02909\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RICARES":MAILTO:slevin@ricares.org
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SUMMARY:Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:This RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities\, and Hospitals 46-hour Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) training is designed to prepare individuals with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery to support others. The curriculum focuses on four core domains: advocacy\, mentoring and education\, recovery and wellness support\, and ethical responsibility. \n  \nBy offering insight into the recovery process based on their own experience\, peer recovery specialists are able to provide a unique perspective while providing recovery support services. The CPRS is not a sponsor\, case manager\, or a therapist\, but rather a role model\, mentor\, advocate\, and motivator. \n  \nLearn more and register. \n  \nTrainer: Stacy Levin\, RICARES \n 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-training-4/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:RICARES\, 166 Valley Street\, Suite 105\, Providence\, RI\, 02909\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RICARES":MAILTO:slevin@ricares.org
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T090000
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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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