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Upcoming Events

June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018

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Friday, June 1, 2018

Location: McCormack Building University of Massachusetts, Boston
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Register for the conference here.

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Just Talk About It: Using Mental Health Education to Prevent & Treat Substance Use Disorder
Hosted by: National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region
Time: 3:00 PM

Carl Antisell from the Minding Your Mind organization will share the story of his journey through addiction to recovery. Carl will discuss what to look for as warning signs of potential mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, depression and crisis. Learn to look beyond the stigma associated with mental health, and use strategies with students, friends and family to address signs of difficulty using vocabulary that invites engagement, empathy, care and respect. Learn more & register here.

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Tips and Tricks to Starting a Young Adult Council
Hosted by: Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

This webinar will explain the value of young adult councils for young adults with mental health conditions.  It will also include in-depth instructions on how to organize such a council within any organization that serves this population. Learn more & register.

Friday, June 22, 2018

Creating High Integrity Peer Support in Early Psychosis Programs webinar
Hosted by: SAMHSA
Time: 1:00 PM

This webinar will explore Peer Support as a critical discipline within early psychosis teams. The presenters, Sascha Altman DuBrul, MSW & Jonathan Delman, PhD, JD, MPH, will review the unique history and role of the Peer Support profession, and how it differs in perspective and role from clinical perspectives. The webinar will discuss how agencies and early psychosis programs can most effectively integrate and support Peer Support Specialists. There will be a discussion of common questions and challenges, as well as resources for ongoing learning. Register here.