Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association upcoming events

Exploring Harm Reduction Training-Hosted by Region 5 Recovery Hub (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Exploring Harm Reduction Training

September 10th, 2026

10 am - 12:30 pm

Virtually on Zoom

This is a MEMBERS ONLY free training.

It is funded by the Region 5 Recovery Hub Grant through The PA Department of Drugs and Alcohol Programs.

The Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association and The Region 5 Recovery Hub now offer insights into Harm Reduction!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people who use drugs? This training, based on SAMHSA's principles of harm reduction, is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to support individuals in your community effectively.

Why Attend?

Save Lives: Gain the skills to prevent overdose and infectious disease transmission.
Supportive Environment: Create a supportive environment that respects the lived experiences of people who use drugs.
Broader Impact: Address broader health and social issues through improved policies, programs, and practices.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the principals and history of Harm Reduction
Explore forms of Harm Reduction
Explore the Future of Harm Reduction

Time: 3 hours

Number of People: 25

Youth and Young Adult Peer-2-Peer Support (12 Oct 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Youth and Young Adult Peer-2-Peer Training

October 12th-14th, 2026

9 am - 4:30 pm each day

This training targets unique and practical ways to engage and share empathic mental health support, reduce isolation, ease developmental angsts, help clarify confusions, build practical skills and pursue life roles that meet youth’s needs in the ways that matter. Individuals, in the metamorphic identity shift from youth to adult with mental health-social emotional disorders – Raising voices, choices, and supports for a personal youth-quake! This training curriculum was thoughtfully co-developed in collaboration with Drexel University. Certificate is provided.

Learning Objectives:

- Discuss the peer -to-peer code of ethical conduct and boundaries to support positive youth development
- Define youth/young-adult growth in the context of Aces and Assets [what impacts healthy adult development and sources of strength and wellbeing
- Review guidelines, differences and strategies to offer safe and sensitive supports during crisis and emergency situations
- Examine the many facets of wellness, self-care states and strategies
- Introduce a template to welcome, engage and effectively support active participate in the recovery, resilience processes and strong adult passages
- Develop and present an innovative 7-minute YaYA Welcoming Plan

Time: 3-Day Training or (18 Hours)

Number of People: 25

Youth and Young Adult Peer-2-Peer Support (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Youth and Young Adult Peer-2-Peer Training

October 12th-14th, 2026

9 am - 4:30 pm each day

Learning Objectives:

- Discuss the peer -to-peer code of ethical conduct and boundaries to support positive youth development
- Define youth/young-adult growth in the context of Aces and Assets [what impacts healthy adult development and sources of strength and wellbeing
- Review guidelines, differences and strategies to offer safe and sensitive supports during crisis and emergency situations
- Examine the many facets of wellness, self-care states and strategies
- Introduce a template to welcome, engage and effectively support active participate in the recovery, resilience processes and strong adult passages
- Develop and present an innovative 7-minute YaYA Welcoming Plan

Time: 3-Day Training or (18 Hours)

Number of People: 25

Youth and Young Adult Peer-2-Peer Support (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Youth and Young Adult Peer-2-Peer Training

October 12th-14th, 2026

9 am - 4:30 pm each day

Learning Objectives:

- Discuss the peer -to-peer code of ethical conduct and boundaries to support positive youth development
- Define youth/young-adult growth in the context of Aces and Assets [what impacts healthy adult development and sources of strength and wellbeing
- Review guidelines, differences and strategies to offer safe and sensitive supports during crisis and emergency situations
- Examine the many facets of wellness, self-care states and strategies
- Introduce a template to welcome, engage and effectively support active participate in the recovery, resilience processes and strong adult passages
- Develop and present an innovative 7-minute YaYA Welcoming Plan

Time: 3-Day Training or (18 Hours)

Number of People: 25

Social Media and It's Connection to Mental Health Training (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Social Media and It's Connection to Mental Health Training

November 18th, 2026

9 am - 10:30 pm

Virtually on Zoom

Our course teaches participants how to practice social media wellness, offers tips to manage excessive social media use, and identifies resources that can help reduce mental health conditions/risk factors. Certificate is provided.

Learning Objectives

Learn statistics related to the impact of excessive social media use

Discuss mental health conditions/risk factors tied to social media use

Explore tips & resources for teens and children related to excessive social media use

Learn how to make a positive impact on social media

Time: 2 Hours

Number of People: 25

Region 5 Recovery Hub Training Symposium (21 Jan 2027)

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Region 5 Recovery Hub Training Symposium

Join us on January 21, 2027, at PaTTAN Central (6340 Flank Drive, Harrisburg, PA) for a dynamic day of learning, connection, and community building.

This Training Symposium brings together peers, providers, advocates, and community members from across Region 5 to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and advance recovery-focused supports.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Connect with others in mental health and recovery communities
Learn practical tools and strategies from experienced presenters
Explore resources and services from local vendors and organizations
Engage in conversations that support innovation in care and access

Sessions will highlight important focus areas including peer support, transitional age youth, forensic and justice-involved populations, rural and telehealth access, transportation solutions, and trauma-informed approaches.

Whether you are a professional, peer, advocate, or community member, this event is designed to inspire, inform, and strengthen recovery across our region.