Upcoming Substance Use/Mental Health Events
MARCH
- March 20th/21st POSTPONED Beyond Addiction Workshops – Williamsburg: Brought to you by Spiritworks and Guideposts, this FREE workshop for parents, family members, recovery communities and caregivers. Attendees will learn the Invitation to Change (ITC) approach, skills and strategies to help facilitate change in a loved one, take-home exercises to use with loved ones, clients, yourself, and more.
REGISTER HERE - March 20th 6pm POSTPONED Care Talks: Multiple Pathways of Recovery – Richmond: Come hear 8 speakers share about different recovery pathways. Special Guest Speaker PerCilla Zeno, Author of ‘I AM Healing’: The 7 Secrets to Wellness and Self-Care. No registration needed, bring a friend!
Location: McShin Foundation 2300 Dumbarton Rd. Henrico
Find more information here: https://caretalks.net/events or see the Facebook event page - March 21st 8:30-5 POSTPONED YOUTH Mental Health First Aid – Culpeper: This FREE course gives members of the public key skills to help youth who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. This training is appropriate for parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, and others who regularly interact with adolescents. FREE, bring your own lunch, drink.
Location: Culpeper County Public Schools Admin Building 450 Radio Lane
Contact: Brittany Dwyer bdwyer@mhafc1.org
or REGISTER HERE - Mar 26th 6pm CANCELLED REVIVE NARCAN TRAINING – Warrenton: Learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose and how to safely respond. Participants receive 2 free doses of nasal delivery Narcan (Naloxone) upon completion of class. Provided by Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services
Location: PATH Foundation 321 Walker Dr, Warrenton
Contact: Kristi South ksouth@rrcsb.org or 540-827-7122
Register here: https://www.rrcsb.org/revive-training/
APRIL
- Apr 14-16 VCU CANCELLED From Research to Recovery Town Hall Richmond
More Info Here: http://cobe.vcu.edu/programs/cobe-town-hall/ - Apr 18th POSTPONED Living the Dream 5K Run/Walk – Culpeper: Help raise awareness of depression, substance abuse and suicide in our community and let others know there is hope for treatment and support. Location: Yowell Meadow Park Culpeper
Contact: Living the Dream Foundation email: livingthedreamculpeper@gmail.com - Apr 22nd 9-1 CANCELLED ACEs Adverse Childhood Experiences Training – Fredericksburg:
ACEs trauma can lead to chronic health concerns like substance abuse and mental health challenges, gain a better understanding of what is trauma and how it affects our biology. FREE
LOCATION: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer 540-374-3337 x100, or jbateman@rappahanockareacsb.org
Rappahannock Area CSB Facebook Events Page
REGISTER HERE - April 23-24 CANCELLED ADULT Mental Health First Aid – Fredericksburg: In this training course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in crisis, and where to turn for help. Day 1: 8:30-2:00, Day 2: 8:30-12:30. Cost: $25, lunch provided.
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1193041277553137/
or REGISTER HERE - April 24th 6pm CANCELLED Care Talks: Multiple Pathways of Recovery – Richmond: Come hear 8 speakers share about different recovery pathways. Special Guest Speaker PerCilla Zeno, Author of ‘I AM Healing’: The 7 Secrets to Wellness and Self-Care. No registration needed, bring a friend!
Location: McShin Foundation 2300 Dumbarton Rd. Henrico
Find more information here: https://caretalks.net/events or see the Facebook event page - Apr 25th POSTPONED DRUG TAKE BACK DAY DETAILS TO FOLLOW
- Apr 30/May 1 CANCELLED ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – Fredericksburg: In this two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid, participants learn to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and how to work with the individual to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Cost: $30, lunch and refreshments provided.
Location: RACSB at River Club; 10825 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
REGISTER HERE
MAY
- FREE 72 hour *FULL* Virtual Peer Recovery Specialist Training – Culpeper: Are you in long term recovery? Do you want to use your lived experience to help others? Consider becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services is offering the 72 hour Virginia State training at no cost other than an $25 registration fee. You must pre-register and are required to attend ALL classes in this session. Service hours will also need to be completed after training is complete.
Dates: May 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd
Location: RRCSB 15361 Bradford Rd Culpeper
Contact: Cory Will at corydwill@gmail.com or CLICK HERE for more information - May 2nd Community Organizing Training CANCELLED -Visit communitiesproject.org for free webinar training options Receive free training in leadership development, community organizing, and through ongoing coaching relationships. The Communities Project saves lives by investing in the community leadership of people with lived recovery experience and those working in the field who lead key addiction-focused initiatives in their communities.
Location: Washington, DC area Registration Opens 3/9/2020 communitiesproject.org - May 14th 8:00-5 CANCELLED YOUTH Mental Health First Aid – Fredericksburg: This course gives members of the public key skills to help youth who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. This training is appropriate for parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, and others who regularly interact with adolescents. Cost: $25, lunch provided .
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
REGISTER HERE - May 20 9-4 CANCELLED Trauma Informed Training (Course 1) – Fredericksburg:
Community Resilience Initiative Course 1: Trauma Informed: This course covers NEAR Science (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, the ACE Study, and Resilience), Brain States, and ROLES strategies for individuals seeking a trauma-informed certification and is open to parents, teachers, medical professionals, mental health practitioners, and any community member interested in learning more about toxic stress and how individuals and communities can build resiliency. Lunch is on your own.
Additional Course 1 Dates Aug 13th & Nov 6th. Course 2 Dates are: June 17th, Sept 24, Dec 10th. *Course 1 is a prerequisite for Course 2
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
REGISTER HERE
JUNE
- June 11-12 CANCELLED ADULT Mental Health First Aid – Fredericksburg: In this training course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in crisis, and where to turn for help. Day 1: 8:30-2:00, Day 2: 8:30-12:30. Cost: $25, lunch provided.
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
REGISTER HERE - June 17th 9-4 CANCELLED Trauma Supportive Training (Course 2) – Fredericksburg:
Community Resilience Initiative Course 2: Trauma Supportive: Covers the science of resiliency and shares promising strategies to build resilient individuals and communities. Topics in this category focus on prevention and teaching strategies that address the often-hidden effects of trauma and toxic stress. It is open to parents, teachers, medical professionals, mental health practitioners, and any community member interested in learning more about toxic stress and how individuals and communities can build resiliency. Lunch is on your own. *Course 1 is a prerequisite for Course 2.
Course 1 Dates: May 20, Aug 13, Nov 6th. Additional Course 2 Dates: Sept 24, Dec 10th.
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
REGISTER HERE
JULY
- July 22nd 9-1 CANCELLED ACEs Adverse Childhood Experiences Training – Fredericksburg:
ACEs trauma can lead to chronic health concerns like substance abuse and mental health challenges, gain a better understanding of what is trauma and how it affects our biology. FREE
LOCATION: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer 540-374-3337 x100, or jbateman@rappahanockareacsb.org
Rappahannock Area CSB Facebook Events Page
REGISTER HERE
AUGUST
- FREE 72 hour *FULL* Peer Recovery Specialist Training – Culpeper: Are you in long term recovery? Do you want to use your lived experience to help others? Consider becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services is offering the 72 hour Virginia State training at no cost other than an $25 registration fee. You must pre-register and are required to attend ALL classes in this session. Service hours will also need to be completed after training is complete.
Dates: Aug 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, & 29th
Location: RRCSB 15361 Bradford Rd Culpeper
Contact: Cory Will at corydwill@gmail.com or CLICK HERE for more information - Aug 13 9-4 Trauma Informed Training (Course 1) – Fredericksburg:
Community Resilience Initiative Course 1: Trauma Informed: This course covers NEAR Science (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, the ACE Study, and Resilience), Brain States, and ROLES strategies for individuals seeking a trauma-informed certification and is open to parents, teachers, medical professionals, mental health practitioners, and any community member interested in learning more about toxic stress and how individuals and communities can build resiliency. Lunch is on your own.
Additional Course 1 Date Nov 6th. Course 2 Dates are: Sept 24, Dec 10th. *Course 1 is a prerequisite for Course 2
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
REGISTER HERE - Aug 31st International Overdose Awareness Day: Global event whose purpose is to raise awareness of overdoses, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends. www.overdoseday.com
SEPTEMBER
- September is National Recovery Month: SAMHSA sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. www.recoverymonth.gov
- Sep 3/4 ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – Fredericksburg: In this two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid, participants learn to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and how to work with the individual to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Cost: $30, lunch and refreshments provided.
Location: RACSB at River Club; 10825 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
REGISTER HERE - Sept 16th 8:00-5 YOUTH Mental Health First Aid – Fredericksburg: This course gives members of the public key skills to help youth who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. This training is appropriate for parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, and others who regularly interact with adolescents. Cost: $25, lunch provided .
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
REGISTER HERE - Sept 19th CAYA Come As You Are 5K: Save the Date! Details to follow.
- Sept 24th 9-4 Trauma Supportive Training (Course 2) – Fredericksburg:
Community Resilience Initiative Course 2: Trauma Supportive: Covers the science of resiliency and shares promising strategies to build resilient individuals and communities. Topics in this category focus on prevention and teaching strategies that address the often-hidden effects of trauma and toxic stress. It is open to parents, teachers, medical professionals, mental health practitioners, and any community member interested in learning more about toxic stress and how individuals and communities can build resiliency. Lunch is on your own. *Course 1 is a prerequisite for Course 2.
Additional Course 1 Dates: Nov 6th. Additional Course 2 Dates: Dec 10th.
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
REGISTER HERE - Sept 30th International Recovery Day: internationalrecoveryday.org
OCTOBER
- Oct 8-9 ADULT Mental Health First Aid – Fredericksburg: In this training course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in crisis, and where to turn for help. Day 1: 8:30-2:00, Day 2: 8:30-12:30. Cost: $25, lunch provided.
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
REGISTER HERE - Oct 21st 9-1 ACEs Adverse Childhood Experiences Training – Fredericksburg:
ACEs trauma can lead to chronic health concerns like substance abuse and mental health challenges, gain a better understanding of what is trauma and how it affects our biology. FREE
LOCATION: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer 540-374-3337 x100, or jbateman@rappahanockareacsb.org
Rappahannock Area CSB Facebook Events Page
REGISTER HERE
NOVEMBER
- Nov 6th 9-4 Trauma Informed Training (Course 1) – Fredericksburg:
Community Resilience Initiative Course 1: Trauma Informed: This course covers NEAR Science (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, the ACE Study, and Resilience), Brain States, and ROLES strategies for individuals seeking a trauma-informed certification and is open to parents, teachers, medical professionals, mental health practitioners, and any community member interested in learning more about toxic stress and how individuals and communities can build resiliency. Lunch is on your own.
Course 2 Date: Dec 10th. *Course 1 is a prerequisite for Course 2
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
REGISTER HERE
DECEMBER
- Dec 10th 9-4 Trauma Supportive Training (Course 2) – Fredericksburg:
Community Resilience Initiative Course 2: Trauma Supportive: Covers the science of resiliency and shares promising strategies to build resilient individuals and communities. Topics in this category focus on prevention and teaching strategies that address the often-hidden effects of trauma and toxic stress. It is open to parents, teachers, medical professionals, mental health practitioners, and any community member interested in learning more about toxic stress and how individuals and communities can build resiliency. Lunch is on your own. *Course 1 is a prerequisite for Course 2.
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg
Contact: Jennifer jbateman@rappahannockareacsb.org or 540-374-3337 ext 7521
REGISTER HERE
