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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Trauma-Informed Systems of Care Seminars

Registration now open!

The Department of Children and Families, in cooperation with the Florida Peer Network, is proud to be hosting Building Capacity for Trauma-Informed Systems of Care, six regional seminars throughout the state.

These FREE seminars will be held in July and August 2010. Each seminar is two days- you can attend either or both days. To register and for more information visit www.floridapeernetwork.org/tic

These seminars will focus on:
  • The impact of trauma in the lives of the people served in the mental health system.
  • What it means to provide trauma-informed care.
  • Practical steps you can take to transform the mental health system.
The seminars are for all stakeholders in the mental health/substance abuse system, including:
  • Consumers and family members
  • Executive and clinical leadership of mental health/substance abuse provider agencies
  • Mental health/substance abuse professionals
  • Child Welfare agencies
  • Criminal Justice agencies
  • Advocates
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Judges, state attorneys, public defenders, and judicial system staff
  • State agencies
Location
There are 6 locations to choose from on the website. For the Miami (Southern Region)this seminar will be July 22 & 23, 2010:
Embassy Suites Miami International Airport
3974 NW South River Dr. Miami, FL / #305-634-5000

For Monroe and other counties: attendees who live 50+ miles from training site will be eligible for travel reimbursement- see website for deadline details.

Registration
You must register on-line or by email to the Florida Peer Network.
www.floridapeernetwork.org/tic/

CEUs will be provided, stay tuned to the website for details.

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