Trainings and Events:

Speakers will address cultural competency in addiction treatment when working with Latino populations.

Free training; to obtain 2 PCB credits, contact Linda Morrow @299-0131 for low-cost membership information for the Assoc. of Chemical Dependency Providers. No registration required.

This program is FREE to any Lancaster County parent or youth mentor. The evening gives participants insight into chemical use in youth. There will be a review of the stages of addiction, what to look for, how to talk to a child if you suspect alcohol and other drug use, and where to go for help.

Call Bill Pare on the day of the event to confirm the time and location.

This basic SAP training prepares secondary (6-12 grades) level school and agency staff to be a part of their school's student assistance teams. The training covers all of the 8 Standards and Competencies including history and legal guidelines of SAP, effective skills for core team involvement & group development, the four phase process of SAP, the importance of caregiver involvement, legal rights of parents and students, substance abuse and mental health issues within the school setting, building and supporting resiliency in a student, and cultural awareness and competency training.

Practice through role playing parent calls, identifying observable behaviors and interviewing students culminates in the afternoon of day three with all registrants participating on a mock SAP team with roles, and a “case” from referral through to follow up.

Act 48 credits are available upon successful completion of the training and post training competencies. Successful completion of post training competencies results in SAP certification, giving the school board, parents, fellow school personnel and the community the assurance that participants have been trained in the most current information and guidelines as monitored by the Interagency Committee.

Cost includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and training workbook. $325.00 for districts outside of Lancaster County. Contact Phyllis Spencer, Office Administrator, at pspencer@compassmark.org for info on payments.

CALL AMY @299-2831 X 235 TO SEE ABOUT FURTHER AVAILABILITY

The basic workshop of the Alternative to Violence Project is a learning experience that helps the participants develop natural skills that facilitate the resolution of interpersonal conflicts in a non-violent manner.

The workshop is conducted by an experienced team of trained facilitators who use small group interaction, exercises and games the purpose of which are to help the participants realize the inherent goodness in themselves and others, as well as teach specific methods that enhance skills necessary to resolve interpersonal conflicts.

There is no registration fee. A free-will offering will be asked of participants to help cover costs of the workshop. Food and refreshments will be offered at the Meetinghouse, and participants will dine together. A maximum of 3 people from any given organization may attend.

A certificate of completion will be given for 14 hours. Individuals can apply to their certification boards and licensing agencies for continuing education units.

Email Joe DiGarbo for program content questions at jdigarbo@gmail.com.