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PENNSYLVANIA MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS' ASSOCIATION

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Upcoming Events:

Upcoming events

    • 22 Apr 2024
    • 25 Apr 2024
    • The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center - 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, Pennsylvania
    A green lightbulb logo for the 21st Children's Interagency Conference

    Shine the Light on Mental Health

    21st Children's Interagency Conference April 22 - 25, 2024 Join your peers at the 21st Children's Interagency Conference from April 22-25, 2024, at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College, PA. This pivotal event, hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services' Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the PA Care Partnership, is a gathering of Pennsylvania's Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) and System of Care (SOC) partners.

    Learn more and register for invaluable insights, connections, and growth!

    • 3 May 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 3
    Register


    QPR:

    Question*Persuade*Refer

    May 3rd, 2024

    1 pm - 3:30 pm

    FREE COST COURSE


    This is a suicide prevention training where the participant learns to recognize warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone to help appropriately. PMHCA and Youth MOVE PA provide this training to professionals and adults as an emergency mental health intervention for suicide.


    Learning Objectives:

    ·        Recognize the warning signs of suicide

    ·        Know how to offer hope

    ·        Know how to get help and save a life

    Learn the warning signs, ask the question, save a life.

    Cost $30 per person

    Certificate of attendance for 2.5 hours will be provided.


    • 20 May 2024
    • 31 May 2024
    • 9 sessions
    • New Roots Recovery Support Center – 121 Water St Wilkes-Barre, PA.
    Register

    Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) Training Series 2024

    The CRS/CFRS training series will be held over 9 days beginning 5/20/24 and concluding 5/31/24.

    ** Please note that we will NOT have class on Monday, May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday. **

    The cost to attend is $900/person for tuition plus $150 for certification testing for a total payment of $1050. Invoice will be sent upon review of application.

    Payment in full is due prior to approval and registration completion.

    Training Location:

    New Roots Recovery Support Center – Wilkes-Barre

    121 Water St

    Wilkes-Barre, PA.

    To Apply:

    • Candidates must begin by creating an account at https://www.pacertboard.org/
    • Once an account is created candidates must apply for the class at https://www.pacertboard.org/class/recovery-specialist-259
    • The class is currently set to “public” and there is no password required to apply
    • Students may test for CRS Certification after completing 78 hours of training including 66 classroom hours and 12 hours of work outside the classroom.

    * The hours listed here are the minimum hours necessary to complete the curriculum. Actual classroom time may vary from week to week depending on class flow. Students should arrive by 8:15 am and expect to be in class to 4:30 pm each day. There will be NO REFUNDS issued after May 1, 2024. Cancellations may be credited towards future class.


    To see the full training flyer and course description, please click the link below:

    CRS Training Flyer May 2024.pdf

    • 1 Jun 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Cowans Gap State Park-6235 Aughwick Rd, Fort Loudon, PA 17224
    • 188
    Register


    A One Day Recovery Celebration at Cowans Gap State Park

    6235 Aughwick Rd, Fort Loudon, PA 17224

    Pavilion 2

    All attendees must be accounted for in the registration process! Please make sure all vendors are fully registered either as guests or individually. 

    June 1st 2024 

    10 AM-5 PM

    REGISTRATION DETAILS:

    Group Registration Opens - April 8
    Individual Registration Opens - April 8
    All Registration Closes - May 24th

    Vendor being accepted NOW!


    • 10 Jun 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 23
    Register


                       Mental Health Advance Directive (MHAD) Training

    June 10th, 2024

    2 pm - 4 pm

    Virtually on Zoom

    $30/per non-member

    $25/per member


     This course is appropriate for anyone wanting an overview of MHADs including but not limited to persons in recovery, peers, MH professionals, community partners, case managers, hospital employees, provider agencies, etc.


    Learning Objectives:

    • WHAT IS A MENTAL HEALTH ADVANCE DIRECTIVE (MHAD)?
    • WHAT TYPES OF DIRECTIVES ARE THERE?
    • WHAT INFORMATION GOES IN AN MHAD?
    • WHAT MAKES AN MHAD VALID?
    • WHO SHOULD MHADs BE GIVEN TO?
    • DO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS HAVE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS?



    • 22 Jun 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Raystown Lake-Aitch Pavillion-Aitch Rd, James Creek, PA 1665
    • 192
    Register


    A One Day Recovery Celebration at Raystown Lake

    Aitch Pavilion

    Aitch Rd, James Creek, PA 16657

    All attendees must be accounted for in the registration process! Please make sure all vendors are fully registered either as guests or individually. 

    June 22nd 2024 

    10 AM-6 PM

    REGISTRATION DETAILS:

    Group Registration Opens - April 8
    Individual Registration Opens - April 8
    All Registration Closes - May 24th

    Vendors being accepted NOW!


    • 20 Aug 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 24
    Register

    Against the Backdrop of an Epidemic

    August 20th, 2024

    1 pm - 4 pm

    Virtually on Zoom

    $40/Non-Members

    $30/Members


    Against the Backdrop of an Epidemic was created to invite conversation and self-exploration into stigma related to substance use disorder. Self-Stigma has prevented many individuals from accessing and even being successful in their recovery. In this workshop, we look to identify those stigmas, break down barriers, and crush self-stigma, giving individuals the tools to access their full potential in their recovery journey. Certificate of participation is provided.

    Learning Objectives:

    • What is stigma?
    • What is self-stigma?
    • How can we change the conversation around stigma related to substance use disorder?
    • 24 Sep 2024
    • 26 Sep 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • PMHCA Office, 2551 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA
    • 16
    Register


    Youth & Young Adult Peer Training


    This 3-day workshop allows for education, conversation, and skill building that focuses on working directly with the youth and young adult population as well as enhancing the knowledge attendees may already have about peer empowered story sharing and relationship building with the peers they work with. Certification is provided

    Learning Objectives:

    • Understand the importance of maintaining ethical boundaries while supporting positive change
    • Define youth engagement and application of best practices
    • Identify peer core values and the many facets of wellness
    • Learn potential risks factors and what to do in a crisis/emergency
    • Develop skills to understand wellness tools, the importance of self-care, and actively participate in the recovery process
    • Practice and Skill Building; Relate to your YAYA peer with a 7-minute introduction

    10% off for PMHCA Members, Become a Member Today!!!



    • 21 Oct 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • 23 Oct 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • DoubleTree Reading
    • 219
    Register

    A Three-Day Event at the Doubletree in Reading, PA

    All attendees must be accounted for in the registration process! Please make sure all vendors are fully registered either as guests or individually. 

    October 21 - Half Day (beginning at 12pm)
    October 22 - Full Day
    October 23 - Half Day (ending at 12pm)

    REGISTRATION DETAILS:

    Group Registration Opens - April 1st
    Individual Registration Opens - July 1st
    All Registration Closes - August 31st
    Vendor and Sponsors being accepted NOW!

    HOTEL INFORMATION:

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels Reading
    701 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
    BOOK ROOM HERE

    If calling the DoubleTree Reading to reserve a room, please use code: PMH. We recommend booking your room as soon as you can. Limited rooms available in the block. Cutoff for these available rooms is September 20, 2024.

Past events

17 Apr 2024 Youth & Young Adult Peer Training
5 Mar 2024 Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Seminar 1 Training
23 Feb 2024 Healing a Wounded Soul: An Exploration of Trauma
17 Jan 2024 Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Seminar 1 Training
8 Jan 2024 Youth & Young Adult Peer Training
14 Dec 2023 Transitioning Into the Adult System | Transitioning & Aging Out
12 Dec 2023 Mental Health Advance Directive Training
9 Dec 2023 Merry Jeepy Christmas: Jeep Registration
29 Nov 2023 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System: Forensic Peer Support
16 Nov 2023 Life Through My Lens
12 Oct 2023 Social Media & Its Connection to Mental Health
3 Oct 2023 Keys to Recovery Conference
3 Oct 2023 Conference - Sponsors & Vendors
14 Sep 2023 Youth QPR- Question, Persuade, Refer
12 Sep 2023 I Didn't Die, But.. and QPR Training
23 Aug 2023 Youth & Young Adult Peer Training
2 Aug 2023 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System: Forensic Peer Support
12 Jun 2023 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
1 Jun 2023 Trauma 101 - An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
5 May 2023 Let's Talk About Stigma - Mental Health Awareness Days
4 May 2023 Let's Talk About Suicide - Mental Health Awareness Days
19 Apr 2023 Youth & Young Adult Peer Training
10 Apr 2023 Trauma 101 - An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
3 Apr 2023 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System: Training of the Trainer
31 Mar 2023 Mental Health Advance Directive Training
2 Mar 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
14 Feb 2023 Trauma 101 - An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
7 Feb 2023 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System: Forensic Peer Support
23 Jan 2023 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
5 Jan 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
7 Dec 2022 Youth & Young Adult Certified Peer Specialist Training
10 Nov 2022 Mental Health Advance Directive Training
2 Nov 2022 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System-3-day Sequential Intercept Model Training
13 Sep 2022 Mental Health Advance Directive Training
8 Sep 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
31 Aug 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
18 Aug 2022 Trauma 101 - An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
28 Apr 2022 MHAD Virtual Training
7 Apr 2022 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
4 Apr 2022 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
22 Feb 2022 Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
10 Jan 2022 FREE Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps
6 Dec 2021 Youth QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
6 Dec 2021 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System-3-day Sequential Intercept Model Training
29 Nov 2021 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
22 Nov 2021 Train the Trainer - Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System-3-day Sequential Intercept Model Training
8 Nov 2021 Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
4 Nov 2021 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
2 Nov 2021 Youth QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
15 Oct 2021 Registration in FULL - MHAD Virtual Training
6 Oct 2021 Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
30 Sep 2021 QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
23 Jul 2021 MHAD Virtual Training
12 Jul 2021 CANCELLED!! Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System-3-day Sequential Intercept Model Training
17 May 2021 Registration CLOSED! Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System-3-day Sequential Intercept Model Training
3 May 2021 MHAD Virtual Training
9 Apr 2021 ***FULL***Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps***FULL***
2 Apr 2021 Young Adult Roadmap Presented by Youth MOVE PA - REGISTRATION CLOSED
22 Mar 2021 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps - FULL
19 Mar 2021 Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
15 Mar 2021 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System-3-day Sequential Intercept Model Training
12 Mar 2021 MHAD Virtual Training - FULL
17 Feb 2021 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps
3 Dec 2020 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps
2 Nov 2020 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps
4 Oct 2020 Rockin' Your Recovery Virtual Festival Sponsor Registration
30 Sep 2020 Online Personal Boundaries & Ethics Training
25 Sep 2020 Human Trafficking: What do I need to know? - Registration CLOSED
28 Aug 2020 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps - FULL
18 Aug 2020 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps - REGISTRATION CLOSED!
13 Aug 2020 Drop-In Network Meeting
20 Jul 2020 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps, Registration Closed: Full
16 Jul 2020 Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care - CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION
7 Jul 2020 MHAD Virtual Training - Canceled!!
26 Jun 2020 Trauma Informed Peer: First Steps
23 Jun 2020 PMHCA Annual Meeting
11 Jun 2020 Trauma Informed Peer: First Steps
28 May 2020 Trauma Informed Peer: First Steps
20 May 2020 MHAD Virtual Training
11 May 2020 Mental Health Awareness PSA!
27 Jan 2020 Cancelled - Peer Support Within The Criminal Justice System

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