Register here on Coursestorm via the link below, and an invitation to join iECHO will be sent to your email on file. Via iECHO, you will receive automated reminder emails, class emails, and the Zoom session link - which is generated one hour prior to each session. iECHO also offers access to previous recorded sessions, lecture PowerPoints, Case Study tips and tricks, and much more! 

https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1699990865315ZAIXLLV3JH  

The Peer Workforce Development ECHO Clinic provides professional development for Certified Recovery Peer Specialists (CRPS) new to the field. Although training and certification processes vary by state and organization, SAMHSA’s Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health (2015) “identifies the critical knowledge, skills and abilities needed by anyone who provides peer support services to people with or in recovery from a mental health or substance use condition.” To support and expand upon core competencies, the Peer Workforce Development ECHO offers a bi-monthly, 1.5 hour long ECHO session with an inter-professional team of behavioral health and peer recovery specialists focused on enhancing the skills and abilities of peer specialists to assist peers in the recovery process and connect with other peer specialists new to field work. This clinic includes an opportunity to engage in expert-led didactic presentations, present cases, receive real-time case consultation and recommendations from specialists, and become part of a safe, collaborative learning community of practice. 

Training objectives:

Over the 4 sessions, peers will cover the following topics:  

• Definitions and Types of Grief and Loss. 
• Collective Grief and Trauma. 
• So-called “Negative” Feelings. 
• Coping Mechanisms; Addiction. 
• Validation and Acknowledgement. 
• Self-care and Supporting Others. 
• Our Common Responses to Loss. 
• How Others React. 
• What to Say and What Not to Say. 
• Compassion and Kindness. 
• Safety and Building Trust. 
• Unintentional Harm. 
• Empathy and Compassion. 
• The “Mental Health” System. 
• Overwhelm. 
• Shanti’s Story of Loss. 
• Prolonged Grief Disorder vs. Peer Support. 
• Injustice and Social Change. 
• Creating Safety for Grievers. 
• Mistakes and Forgiveness. 
• Creativity and Ritual. 
• Transforming Grief Through the Arts; “No Regrets!”

Who should attend?

Peer Recovery Coaches
Peer Supervisors 

For questions please contact us at training@lsfnet.org. 

You will receive the Zoom link to attend at minimum 48 hours prior to the training date. 

*Please note: You will only need to register for and attend one series (cohort 1 or cohort 2). The information covered will be the same. *

Cohort 1 dates and times:

• April 11th 2024 from 12:30-2:30pm
• April 25th 2024 from 12:30-2:30pm
• May 9th 2024 from 12:30-2:30pm
• May 23rd 2024 from 12:30-2:30pm

Cohort 2 Dates and Times: 

• May 1st 2024 from 10-1130am
• May 15th 2024 from 10-1130am
• May 29th 2024 from 10-1130am
• June 12th 2024 from 10-1130am 

Click here to learn more about transforming grief and the curriculm developer. 

Course Description:

 Participants will be presented with an overview of the opioid epidemic to include current trends and related data. This course discusses overdose recognition and response.

• Discuss/Review Opioids and Opioid Epidemic
• Review and understand signs of an overdose
• Discuss and understand an overdose response

Who should attend?

Community Members
Families impacted by Opioid Crisis
Behavioral Health Professionals
Law Enforcement
Medical Professional
Students
Peer Coaches

Note: You will receive Zoom link information following registration via email. 

Each session will cover the same training content. You will only need to choose one session to attend. 

For questions, contact us at training@lsfnet.org

Join us for an in-person event where we will have the opportunity to hear from Dr.Jason hunt about the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder among pregnant women. He will challenge the common myths and stigma around SUD treatment for pregnant women and provide case studies to illuminate research in this area of medication assisted treatment. 

Training Objectives:

• Discuss outcomes of both opioid use and opioid treatment during pregnancy (MAT/pharmacotherapy)
• Discuss what happens when women who use drugs get pregnant
• Review the risks associated with opioid use and pregnancy, newborn outcomes and NAS
• Discuss how Stigma impacts patients and the shame associated with it deters them from seeking treatment

Who should attend?
Community Members
Peer Coaches
Advocates
Behavioral Health Professionals
Individuals impacted by Opioid Crisis
Medical Professionals

About your Trainer:

Jason M. Hunt, MD earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois in 2002. He then completed a obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Louisville in 2006. He completed an Addiction Medicine Fellowship with the University of Florida in 2016. Before becoming an addiction medicine physician he served on the Board of Directors for the Alabama Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association. Dr. Hunt practiced addiction medicine at UF Health / Florida Recovery Center. Currently, his responsibilities included evaluating and treating healthcare professionals and caring for patients in the Dual Diagnosis Unit  at UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital. He also provided consultation services as UF Shands Hospital as well as treatment for patients admitted to the Florida Recovery Center. Dr Hunts interests and expertise are in ob/gyn, specifically opioid use disorders in pregnancy and has given many lectures across the country. He is currently a Peer Mentor for FADAA and DCF. 

This is in an in-person training event that will be held at the Beaches Branch Library in the Community Room. This event is open to the public. 

600 3rd St
Neptun Beach FL 32266

Questions? Contact us at training@lsfnet.org

*This is a 16-hour, 2-day in-person training that will be held in Jacksonville Florida.This training is intended to be taken along with our Choices training course in order to satisfy all training requirements for the CRPS. Please visit the FCB website here for full details. See below for location and training details.*

Click here to register for the Choices training. 

About WRAP Training

WRAP Training is for anyone who wants to learn about WRAP® and begin to incorporate it into their life to improve personal wellness and achieve an improved quality of life. The course is designed to be highly interactive and encourage participation and sharing from all present. The course also lays a broad foundation for building a peer workforce. Successful completion of this course fulfills the prerequisites for being trained as a WRAP Facilitator.

Learning Objectives

Following successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply the Five Key Concepts of Recovery to their everyday life to improve their quality of life.
• Identify tools and action plans to counter the negative effects of life challenges and improve responses to disturbing thoughts and feelings to achieve improved states of wellness.
• Describe the history, foundations and structure of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan®.

*In-Person Event: Baywood Center- Building III*

9428 Baymeadows Rd
Ste 360
Jacksonville Florida 32256

Note: You will only need to choose one session to attend. Each training will cover the same content. 

Sessions to choose from:

• June Sessions
  • June 26th & June 27th 2024 from 930-430pm
• September Sessions
  • September 2nd & September 3rd 2024 from 930-430pm
• November Sessions
  • November 4th & November 5th 2024 from 930-430pm

For questions, please contact us at training@lsfnet.org.

*This is a 5-day in-person training event. Attendance for all five days is required to receive certificate of completion. Choices in conjunction with WRAP training will satisfy the training requirement for CRPS certification in the state of Florida under the Single Source Training Provider. Please visit the FCB website by clicking here for more information on the certification. 

Three cohorts will be offered. Choose the date range that best fits your schedule. See below for details.*

The Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) designation is an entry-level credential for persons who use their professional preparation in combination with their lived experience to help others achieve and maintain recovery from substance use and/or mental health conditions.  This is a five (5) day training for a total of 30- hours providing practical and experiential training on how to work as a peer specialist. There are three different endorsements of lived experience that certified professionals can add to the credential: 

This training satisfies the requirements for Florida Certification Board. Participant must attend all 5 days of the training in order to receive their certificate. 

• Understanding the basics of addiction and the brain
• Understanding common behaviors of addiction and mental health issues
• Utilize SMART goals
• Recognize the importance of self-care
• Practice basic motivational interviewing strategies
• Understand the role of a recovery peer specialist Idenitfy harm reduction Evaluate stages of change and stages of recovery

Who should attend?

Peer recovery specialists, community workers, family advocates and any individuals working with the behavioral health population. 

Three in-person cohorts to choose from:

• July Training Cohort
  • July 22nd, July 23rd, July 24th, July 25th & July 26th of 2024 from 9am-430pm
• September Training Cohort
  • September 23rd, September 24th, September 25th. September 26th & September 27th of 2024 from 9am-430pm
• December Training Cohort
  • December 2nd, December 3rd, December 4th, December 5th  & December 6th of 2024 from 9am-430pm

Click here to register for our WRAP training. 

For questions about the training contact us at training@lsfnet.org

Training Location:
Baywood Center, Building III
9428 Baymeadows Rd
Ste 360
Jacksonville, Florida 32256