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Upcoming Trainings

Supervising Self-Management in the Field of Behavioral Health

Friday June 27th
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Presented by Dr. Laura Hinds

Strengthens skills for supporting staff accountability and development. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 1. To define and explore the tenets of Self-Care, and why it can be a challenging topic in the workplace. 2. To highlight instances where modeling and supporting staff self-management can assist with triggered behavior. 3. To offer practical tips and scripts for modeling and monitoring staff’s management of themselves as it relates to the work.

Upcoming Events

Ohio Behavioral Health Conference

Friday July 27th - The Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH
8:00AM to 3:30PM
Presented with The OSU Kirwin Institute, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS), and the Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH)

The Ohio Behavioral Health Conference is back for its third year with an expanded focus to continue serving and uniting the diverse communities across Ohio and strengthening our behavioral health workforce. Join us for an event filled with impactful speakers, workshops, community resources, and the opportunity to connect with others in the behavioral health field. The Kirwan Institute at the Ohio State University, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC), and the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) will welcome attendees on July 25, 2025, at the Fawcett Center in Columbus, Ohio. Registration will open in June! Conference Focus Areas: Ethics Focus: Ethical Code for Administrative Roles and/or Employees Mental Health and Healing Focus: MRSS - Mobile Response Services and Support (Crisis support/Crisis Response Team, Adult Mobile Care), Self Care for Caregivers, Illnesses/Disorders (Anxiety, Alzheimer’s, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, PTSD, TBI, etc.) Holistic Therapy/Mind-Body-Spirit Connection, Art/Movement Therapy. Policy and Populations Focus: Improving Access and Opportunities, Rural (Telehealth/Broadband Access, Suicide Prevention, Appalachian communities), Resilience, Veterans, Intergenerational (Elder/Youth), Refugee, Immigrant, Racial/Ethnic Identities, Religion/Spirituality. Workforce Development Focus: Burnout, Counselor Training, Role of a Mentor and Peer/Peer Support, Trauma Informed Care.

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Building Cross-Cultural Competence: C.A.R.E. Method Training

The Building Cross-Cultural Competence: C.A.R.E. Method training is ideal for participants seeking an understanding of Cross-Cultural Competence and the importance of providing Cross-Culturally competent services. During the CARE training, participants will understand MACC’s approach to cultural competence, unpack culture and its influence on perceptions, and identify strategies to increase cross-cultural competence within personal lives and organizations. Participant-Centered Learning Objectives: 1) Begin examining personal understanding of cross-cultural competence 2) Learn strategies to engage in cross-cultural competence 3) Deepen understanding of culture’s influence in the workplace

Implementing the National Enhanced Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards

This training guides healthcare organizations in developing leadership, cultural competence, and capacity to promote and sustain CLAS. It also provides recommendations on addressing language and cultural barriers to meet the needs of increasingly diverse communities, a blueprint for community engagement and recommendations for conducting community assessments. Participant Centered Learning Objectives: 1) An overview of Enhanced CLAS Standards and their application in behavioral health settings 2) Implementation strategies to promote culturally and linguistically appropriate services 3) Who should implement CLAS Standards

DEI Strategy Development

We customize training programs to meet your organization's unique needs. Our core training curricula include CARE (Consider, Accept, Recognize, and Execute), CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Acceptable Standards), Racial Equity, and Trauma-Informed Care. We also offer a variety of specialized training tailored for those engaging and serving marginalized communities.

Understanding Racial Equity Through Transformative Self Reflection

MACC’s Racial Equity Framework is rooted in an anti-oppressive understanding of historical policies and present-day practices. It uses social justice strategies and an Afro-futuristic approach to create an equitable future where everyone can thrive. Engaging in racial equity work requires a culturally humble approach to cross-cultural engagement and a willingness to adopt anti-racist behaviors and beliefs. Participant-Centered Learning Objectives: 1) Develop a shared understanding of common racial equity vocabulary. 2) Gain an anti-oppressive understanding of U.S. Racial History 3) Begin developing a personal inventory of anti-racist strategies and frameworks for racial equity.

Trauma-Informed Care

Understanding Trauma at an individual and collective level is vital to providing culturally competent and humble services. In this training, participants will learn the definition of trauma, adverse childhood events, the principles of trauma-informed care, and the benefits of healing-centered engagement with a specific focus on opioids and concurrent diagnosis. Participant-Centered Learning Objectives: 1) Identify the principles of trauma-informed care 2) Understand Trauma at an individual and collective level 3) Identify adverse childhood events 4) Understand the relationship between trauma, opioid use, and mental health.

Additional Trainings Include:

Identifying and Addressing Substance Use Trends
Culturally Competent Care for the Latinx Community
Higher Education and Diversity
Human Resources: Cultural Competence in Service Organizations
Implicit and Unconscious Bias through Media
LGBTQIA+ 101 and 201: Strategies for Engagement and Service Delivery
Public Engagement and Advocacy for Marginalized Communities
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder for Teachers, Educators and Counselors
PLUS MANY MORE!

“The cultural community competency workshop provided knowledge of implicit and explicit biases. Understanding we are not necessarily bound by our in our thoughts."