4th Bi-Annual 2025 Rural Mental Health & Substance Misuse Summit

Free to Attend, Lunch Provided. CEU's available. 

Thursday, May 15th 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Canvas Church 
15551 NW US Highway 441
Alachua, FL 32615

Keynote Presenter: Dr. Stephen Loyd, Chief Medical Officer at Cedar Recovery, and the Inspiration for Hulu's Original Series DopeSick (featuring Michael Keaton).

Addtional Presentations: 

* Panel discussion on NEW Paramedicine Program in Rural areas

* Uplift Communities; A Faith Initiative 

* Service Navigation for youth

* Integrating the faith community with CarePortal and Better Together

For more info: lesley.hersey@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.*

 *Effective January 1, 2025: Please note the training fee of $40.00 is non-refundable. Please ensure that you can commit to attendance prior to registration. Registration will close a week before training start date.*

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. 

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

Training date: Friday March 21st, 2025– 9:00am-4:30pm Eastern Time

 Training Agenda

Training Objectives:

· Name one risk factor for suicide

· Formulate a cognitive case conceptualization for a client at risk for suicide

· Describe one step of suicide safety planning

· Explain the structured phases of CBT for suicide prevention treatment

· Differentiate between specific skills used in cognitive and behavioral areas of treatment

· Demonstrate the use of CBT for suicide prevention skills with a clinical case

Fee and Registration: Free & Includes CE Credit. Please note that a no-show fee will be assessed on an individual basis. Ensure that you have made any necessary scheduling adjustments to uphold your commitment to attend. 

Training Description: This 6.0 CE credit hour workshop will inform providers about CBT for suicide prevention theory, the treatment process and structure, and prepare providers to apply skills with clients in practice. Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States and worldwide. Studies show that 83% of individuals who die by suicide saw a healthcare provider within one year of death, nearly 50% saw a primary care provider within one month of death, and 20% saw a mental health provider within one month of death. Thus, health and behavioral healthcare providers have a significant opportunity to contribute to suicide prevention efforts. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for suicide prevention is an evidence-based intervention is a valuable and effective approach to use in practice for clients at risk for suicide, experiencing suicidal ideation, and/or engaging in suicide behavior.

Who should attend?

Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, Addictions Counselors, other mental health professionals

Content Level: Intermediate

Presenter Bio:
Dr. Lindsay Bornheimer is an Assistant Professor in the University of Michigan School of Social Work and Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Bornheimer's research aims to examine suicide risk and protective factors, advance theories of suicide and develop and test cognitive-behavioral interventions along with their implementation. Dr. Bornheimer was trained during a predoctoral fellowship at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York

University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Washington University in St. Louis Brown School of Social Work.

Dr. Bornheimer's background in psychology and social work involves specific training and expertise in adult mental health practice. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over ten years of expertise in psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families in both public and private settings. She completed her clinical training at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, and has extensive training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

CE Credit Hours: 6.0 CREDIT HOURS

These CE Credits are valid for: ASWB ACE CE Credits NBCC Credit Hours Maryland Board of Social Work Category I CE Credits DC Board of Social Work Credit

This program is sponsored by LSF Health Systems and is being brought to you by Elevate Continuing Education. Made possible by the through the SAMHSA Zero Suicide Grant. 

Course Completion and CE Info:
To earn CE Credit attendees must fulfill the following:

· Login to the training (Zoom) on time and ensure that you first and last name are showing in Zoom (message staff if unsure or need help).

· Complete a separate Virtual Sign-In Sheet by training start time (link provided in Zoom).

· Attend training in full and participate. Attendees will be required to have their cameras on to ensure full attendance.

o Any attendee not present at their device for more than 5 minutes will be moved to the waiting room and must email info@elevatece.com for re-entry into the training.

· Complete separate Virtual Sign-Out Sheet/Evaluation at conclusion (link provided in Zoom with 15 minute timeframe to begin or complete eval).

If all of the above criteria are met your CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7 days of training completion. If above criteria are not yet you may have credits deducted or may be unable to receive any credits.

ASWB ACE CE Credit: Elevate Continuing Education, #1816, former Maryland CEU Institute, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Elevate Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 05/04/2023 – 05/04/2026.

NBCC CE Credit Hours: Elevate Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7347. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Elevate Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Maryland Social Work Examiners Category I Credit: Elevate Continuing Education is an authorized sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners under the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland and maintains full responsibility for this program.

DC Board of Social Work: Elevate Continuing Education has received approval to provide continuing education credit hours through the DC Board of Social Work.

Course Interaction & System Requirements:

This live webinar is fully interactive and will take place via Zoom. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.

Minimum System requirements:

· An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)

· A computer or device to watch AND listen to the training as well as type questions or responses into the Zoom chat function.

· Attendees will be required to have their cameras on throughout the training to track attendance. This may include:

· A webcam or HD webcam – built-in, USB plug-in, or:

· An HD cam or HD camcorder with a video-capture card Note: See the list of supported devices.

· Virtual camera software for use with broadcasting software like OBS or IP cameras Note: For macOS, Zoom client 5.1.1 or higher is required.

· Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth · View the FULL LIST of compatible operating systems and system requirements.

*For questions of cancellations please email us at training@lsfnet.org. *

You will receive Zoom login information for the training at minimum 48 hours prior to the training date. 

**A note on pricing: Please be advised when registering that this course is only free for Lutheran Services Florida Health Systems contracted network providers and is $250 for non-contracted organizations. We are unable to list both prices above due to provider demand. If you are not a provider, you will be invoiced separately**

High Fidelity Wraparound is an evidence-informed practice we use to operationalize System of Care values, typically when providing case management to youth and families. Wraparound is a three day training that will help provide additional tools to implement a team-based, highly individualized planning process to assist youth in reaching their goals. This 101 training is specially designed for case managers, supervisors, and others who plan to move forward with becoming certified in Wraparound. Training cost includes additional hours for remote technical assistance and coaching in order to achieve certification. Agency teams are encouraged to attend. 

The training curriculum is Florida Certification Board approved for 24 hours of the case management. Participants will receive one copy of the facilitator manual, CEU's (if purchased). 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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. 

Who should attend?

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

 Note: Zoom link will be sent by trainers within 48 hours of the traning date. 

Questions? Contact us at training@lsfnet.org 

*Please note the training fee of $75.00 is non-refundable. Please ensure that you can commit to attendance prior to registration. Registration will close a week before training start date.*

Register here on Coursestorm via the link below, and on iECHO via the link below. iECHO will send 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/PRGM1727288572240B3JQIINQG4

iECHO | All Teach, All Learn

 Micronutrition has recently been the focal point of a resurgence of research about how to manage behavioral health issues and maintain overall supportive health. This ECHO provides participants with a chance to learn from licensed RDs and other healthcare professionals about how to use their grocery list to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, and a variety of other behavioral health conditions.  

ECHO Topics: 

• The Gut Brain Axis: A Wild Game of Telephone – Calliope 
• Aging, Diet, & Maintaining Independence – Dr. Johnson   
• Nutrition & Postpartum Depression - Dr. Johnson   
• Nutritional Equity & Mental Health - Mind the Gap - Dr. Johnson 
• Fueling the Brain: What Should I Eat? Diabetes & Nutrition - Lisa 
• "The Green Thumb Initiative - Bringing Holistic Healing to the Sunshine State" - Ian Norris 
• "Nutrition & Mental Health - The Impact of Affordable, Accessible Gardening" - Ian Norris 
• “Gardening & Nutrition for Mental Health/SUD Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery” - Ian Norris 
• Nutrition & Adolescent Eating Disorders – Jessica Setnick 
• Nutritional Counseling – Courage to Nourish – Alex Raymond  
• Nutrition and Mental Health pharmaceuticals - Dr. Jocelyn Spates

Questions? training@lsfnet.org

Register here on Coursestorm via the link below, and on iECHO via the link below. iECHO will send 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/PRGM17271001511992615ZUEA4R 

The Peer Workforce Development ECHO Clinic provides professional development for Certified Recovery Peer Specialists (CRPS) new to the field. 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. 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. 

Sessions beginning October 8th and continuing into April 2025. Please see full schedule once you register on iECHO for further details. 

Please join us for our next iteration of Wraparound Project ECHO!  This series is focused on opportunities to provide resources, engagement, and education, as part of our continuous mission to share knowledge. We celebrate the roundtable model of Project ECHO by bringing lived experience into constructive conversations with experts from around the state of Florida, creating positive outcomes at a provider and community level that ripple out on a global scale. Our motto is, "Share your wisdom and change the world - one session at a time.”

You have two options to initiate participation to register in this exciting series:

1. Create a (free) account on iECHO and register directly for the series via this public link: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1739906342976IM7C0JDD41

OR

2. Register here via Coursestorm, and receive an invitation to join the series directly from iECHO.

You will receive an auto-generated Zoom link, via email from iECHO, one hour before each session begins. Calendar invites are sent for each session separately. This allows Participants to add only the sessions they wish to attend.

SPECIAL NOTE: Participants can access session recordings, PPTs, Case Study Notes, and other resources on the Series Padlet: https://padlet.com/itaelsf/echo-wraparound-case-management-2025-4e9qc37le4u54b11

Who should attend these sessions: case managers, supervisors, peer specialists, team-based staff, families, clinicians, leaders, and any community members interested in the following topics: 

• Creating Social Connections and Natural Support
• Planning for Transition to Adulthood in Wraparound
• Understanding Supportive Employment
• Engaging Families in the Wraparound Way
• Supporting Wraparound Peers and Mentors
• Demystifying the Certification and Coaching Process
• Developing the Wraparound Supervisor/Supervisee Relationship
• Hiring for Attitude - What Makes a Great Wraparound
• Financing Wraparound for Success
• Common System Challenges in Wraparound

For technical assistance, please contact training@lsfnet.org.