Upcoming Trainings
MACC partnered with the Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services [ADAMH] of Cuyahoga Trainings for the following upcoming trainings.
Implementing National Enhanced Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services [CLAS]
July 9, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
2 CEU's offered
Presented by Alan Nevel
Provides guidance on developing leadership, cultural competence, and capacity in health care organizations for promoting and sustaining CLAS. This training provides recommendations to health care organizations for addressing language and cultural barriers to adequately meet the needs of a population growing in diversity, and provides a blueprint for establishing community engagement, includes recommendations on conducting community assessments
Foundational Immigrant & Refugee Training Part 1
August 11, 2025 -
9:00AM to 10:30AM
1.5 CEUs offered
Presented by Guadalupe Velasquez
This foundational workshop explores the history and current landscape of U.S. immigration, offering insights into the demographic and statistical trends shaping migration patterns. Participants will examine how cultural misconceptions and labeling based on immigration status can lead to misunderstandings and bias. Through a cultural competency lens, the session highlights the diverse contributions of immigrants to our social, cultural, and economic fabric. The workshop also introduces strategies for fostering inclusive and culturally responsive environments that support belonging and equity for immigrant communities.
Foundational Immigrant & Refugee Training Part 2
August 14, 2025
9:00AM to 10:30AM - 1.5 CEUs offered
Presented by Guadalupe Velasquez
Building on the foundational knowledge from Phase I, this workshop delves deeper into the complexities of U.S. immigration patterns and statuses while exploring the challenges and opportunities in funding services for immigrant, refugee, migrant, and asylee populations. Participants will examine the barriers tied to the use of public funds and discover creative, equitable approaches to address funding gaps. Through a cultural competency framework, the training emphasizes effective communication and the development of policies that foster organizational engagement and sustainable, high-quality service delivery.
The Importance of Culturally Competent Care for the Latinx Community
August 27, 2025 - 9:00AM to 11:30AM
2.5 CEUs offered
Presented by Guadalupe Velasquez
In this workshop, we will explore the daily challenges that the Latinx community encounters, including the continuous threat that opioid addiction poses to the well-being of the community and its members. We will discuss how the Latinx community is regarded and treated, as well as how these stereotypes create barriers in accessing healthcare services.
Finally, we will examine the role that these specific barriers play in the ongoing opioid crisis. Workshop participants will learn methods of effective communication based on a culturally competent perspective, and how to create a workplace of belonging for personnel, colleagues, and clients.