With the support of the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), WRAP® trainings began in 2006 in Miami-Dade County. The Fresh Start Consumer Network was established in 2006 and in 2009, the Fresh Start Statewide Consumer Network were developed with an award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
WRAP® has been offered to consumers, families and behavioral health stakeholders in Miami-Dade, Monroe, Collier and Broward counties as well as in Orlando and Tampa.
Other trainings have also been offered such as Leadership trainings and Peer Specialist trainings. As a result of the Statewide Consumer Network grant awarded by SAMHSA, many lives have been impacted.
Testimonials from 3 Peer Specialists
"I’ve taken WRAP and Peer Specialist training* and it’s always a great experience! I really like the sharing of personal experiences!”
– Derek Moore, LCSW, CRPS-A, Douglas Gardens CMHC
“I was in the three day Peer Specialist Training* I had the time of my life learning things that I never knew. The class was very helpful for my Certification. And the staff was very nice.”
– Leonarda Esposito, Aspire Health Partners
“I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every unit of training that I have attended through the Fresh Start Consumer Network program. From my first experience in Peer Support, to my latest venture which was WRAP FACILITATOR training*, I've benefited greatly from the classes offered and would highly recommend them to others.
Thank you, and keep up the good work!”
-- Kevin W. Smith, Miami VA Hospital
I would like to thank all the individuals that made it possible for these training to exist. It was a great wealth of information and I must confess it enhanced my knowledge in several ways. I will forever utilize the information and skills in my professional career. Thanks again.
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