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Upcoming Events:

Upcoming events

    • 6 May 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 13
    Registration is closed

    QPR Training

    May 6th 2025

    9 am to 12 pm

    Virtual on Zoom

    This class is at no cost.

    This is a suicide prevention training where the participant learns to recognize warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone to help appropriately. Youth MOVE PA and PMHCA provide this training to professionals and the community as an emergency mental health intervention for suicide. Certification is provided.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Recognize the warning signs of suicide
    • Know how to offer hope
    • Know how to get help and save a life 

    Time: 2.5 hours

    Number of People: 25

    • 13 Jun 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Mental Health Association Of Butler County
    • 28
    Register


                       Mental Health Advance Directive (MHAD) Training

    June 13th, 2025

    1 pm - 4 pm

    Mental Health Association in Butler County 140 N. Elm St., Butler, PA 16001

    $30/per non-member

    $25/per member


     This course is appropriate for anyone wanting an overview of MHADs including but not limited to persons in recovery, peers, MH professionals, community partners, case managers, hospital employees, provider agencies, etc.

    Learning Objectives:

    • WHAT IS A MENTAL HEALTH ADVANCE DIRECTIVE (MHAD)?
    • WHAT TYPES OF DIRECTIVES ARE THERE?
    • WHAT INFORMATION GOES IN AN MHAD?
    • WHAT MAKES AN MHAD VALID?
    • WHO SHOULD MHADs BE GIVEN TO?
    • DO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS HAVE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS?



    • 20 Jun 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 21 Jun 2025
    • 7:00 PM
    • Carlisle Expo Center-100 K St, Carlisle, PA 17013
    • 120
    Register


    Wellness Conference & Battle of the Bands

    THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND!

    Join us for the Region 5 Recovery Hub 1-Day Wellness Conference and Battle of the Bands! Serving 13 counties, including Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, and York, our mission is to build a strong network of support, provide comprehensive resources, and advocate for the de-stigmatization and integration of individuals affected by Substance Use Disorder (SUD).  

    Get ready for an unforgettable weekend packed with inspiration, fun, and music at the Region 5 Recovery Hub! Our 2-day event is designed to uplift your spirits and bring the community together.

      Don’t miss out on this epic weekend of learning, connecting, and rocking out. Mark your calendars and join us for a celebration of wellness and music like no other!

      Location: Carlisle Expo Center-100 K St, Carlisle, PA 17013

      All attendees must be accounted for in the registration process to be admitted entrance!

      Please make sure all guests are registered. 

      Conference Information:

      Date: June 20th, 2025

      Time: 8 AM to 6PM

      Battle of the Bands Information:

      Date: June 21st, 2025

      Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM 

      REGISTRATION DETAILS:

      Group Registration Opens - 10/9/2024

      Individual Registration Opens - 10/31/2024

      Vendor and Sponsors being accepted NOW!

      • 23 Jul 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
      • Zoom
      • 29
      Register

      Stand Against Stigma

      July 23rd, 2025

      10 am to 1 pm

      Virtual on Zoom

      This class is at no cost.

      The "Stand Against Stigma" Workshop aims to empower youth and young adults in the fight against stigma. But what exactly is stigma? Learn how to overcome the stigmas that we encounter and discover ways to educate others on how to be more inclusive through their actions and words.

      Learning Objectives:

      • Learn what “stigma” means
      • How can stigma be damaging to ourselves?
      • What can be done to fight the stigmas that exist?
      • What role do I play in that fight?

      Time: 3 hours

      Number of People: 25

      • 2 Sep 2025
      • 9:00 AM
      • 3 Sep 2025
      • 4:30 PM
      • 2551 Walnut Street Harrisburg PA 17103
      • 21
      Register

      WRAP Seminar 1

      September 2nd and 3rd, 2025

      9 am to 4:30 pm

      In Person:

      2551 Walnut Street
      Harrisburg, PA 17103

      $270/ member, $300/non-member

      The Wellness Recovery Action Plan or WRAP is a self-designed prevention and wellness tool that you can use to get well and stay well. WRAP is for anyone, most age groups, any time, and for any of life’s challenges. WRAP is listed in the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices. Certification is provided.

      Learning Objectives:

      • Discover your own simple, safe wellness tools
      • Develop a list of things to do every day to stay as well as possible
      • Identify upsetting events, early warning signs, and signs that things have gotten much worse
      • Understand wellness tools and develop action plans to respond at the proper times
      • Create a crisis plan
      • Create a post-crisis plan 

      Time: may vary
      Number of People: 20

    Past events

    13 Mar 2025 Exploring Harm Reduction
    5 Feb 2025 Effective Trainings: A Facilitators Edition
    10 Dec 2024 Advance Level Ethics for Peer Professionals
    5 Dec 2024 I Didn't Die, But... Screening
    19 Nov 2024 Stand Against Stigma Workshop
    18 Nov 2024 Against the Backdrop of an Epidemic
    21 Oct 2024 2024 Conference and Un-Masquerade Ball
    25 Sep 2024 Recovery Hike and Butterfly Release
    24 Sep 2024 Youth & Young Adult Peer Training
    17 Sep 2024 Stand Against Stigma Workshop
    20 Aug 2024 Against the Backdrop of an Epidemic
    22 Jun 2024 Recovery Hub Celebration-Raystown Lake
    10 Jun 2024 Mental Health Advance Directive Training
    1 Jun 2024 Recovery Hub Celebration-Cowans Gap State Park
    20 May 2024 Certified Recovery Specialist Training
    3 May 2024 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
    22 Apr 2024 Shine the Light on Mental Health 21st Children's Interagency Conference
    17 Apr 2024 Youth & Young Adult Peer Training
    5 Mar 2024 Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Seminar 1 Training
    23 Feb 2024 Healing a Wounded Soul: An Exploration of Trauma
    17 Jan 2024 Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Seminar 1 Training
    8 Jan 2024 Youth & Young Adult Peer Training
    14 Dec 2023 Transitioning Into the Adult System | Transitioning & Aging Out
    12 Dec 2023 Mental Health Advance Directive Training
    9 Dec 2023 Merry Jeepy Christmas: Jeep Registration
    29 Nov 2023 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System: Forensic Peer Support
    16 Nov 2023 Life Through My Lens
    12 Oct 2023 Social Media & Its Connection to Mental Health
    3 Oct 2023 Keys to Recovery Conference
    3 Oct 2023 Conference - Sponsors & Vendors
    14 Sep 2023 Youth QPR- Question, Persuade, Refer
    12 Sep 2023 I Didn't Die, But.. and QPR Training
    23 Aug 2023 Youth & Young Adult Peer Training
    2 Aug 2023 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System: Forensic Peer Support
    12 Jun 2023 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
    1 Jun 2023 Trauma 101 - An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
    5 May 2023 Let's Talk About Stigma - Mental Health Awareness Days
    4 May 2023 Let's Talk About Suicide - Mental Health Awareness Days
    19 Apr 2023 Youth & Young Adult Peer Training
    10 Apr 2023 Trauma 101 - An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
    3 Apr 2023 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System: Training of the Trainer
    31 Mar 2023 Mental Health Advance Directive Training
    2 Mar 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    14 Feb 2023 Trauma 101 - An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
    7 Feb 2023 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System: Forensic Peer Support
    23 Jan 2023 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
    5 Jan 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    7 Dec 2022 Youth & Young Adult Certified Peer Specialist Training
    10 Nov 2022 Mental Health Advance Directive Training
    2 Nov 2022 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System-3-day Sequential Intercept Model Training
    13 Sep 2022 Mental Health Advance Directive Training
    8 Sep 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    31 Aug 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    18 Aug 2022 Trauma 101 - An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
    28 Apr 2022 MHAD Virtual Training
    7 Apr 2022 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
    4 Apr 2022 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
    22 Feb 2022 Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
    10 Jan 2022 FREE Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps
    6 Dec 2021 Youth QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
    6 Dec 2021 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System-3-day Sequential Intercept Model Training
    29 Nov 2021 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
    22 Nov 2021 Train the Trainer - Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System-3-day Sequential Intercept Model Training
    8 Nov 2021 Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
    4 Nov 2021 Adult QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
    2 Nov 2021 Youth QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
    15 Oct 2021 Registration in FULL - MHAD Virtual Training
    6 Oct 2021 Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
    30 Sep 2021 QPR - Question*Persuade*Refer
    23 Jul 2021 MHAD Virtual Training
    12 Jul 2021 CANCELLED!! Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System-3-day Sequential Intercept Model Training
    17 May 2021 Registration CLOSED! Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System-3-day Sequential Intercept Model Training
    3 May 2021 MHAD Virtual Training
    9 Apr 2021 ***FULL***Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps***FULL***
    2 Apr 2021 Young Adult Roadmap Presented by Youth MOVE PA - REGISTRATION CLOSED
    22 Mar 2021 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps - FULL
    19 Mar 2021 Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
    15 Mar 2021 Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System-3-day Sequential Intercept Model Training
    12 Mar 2021 MHAD Virtual Training - FULL
    17 Feb 2021 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps
    3 Dec 2020 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps
    2 Nov 2020 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps
    4 Oct 2020 Rockin' Your Recovery Virtual Festival Sponsor Registration
    30 Sep 2020 Online Personal Boundaries & Ethics Training
    25 Sep 2020 Human Trafficking: What do I need to know? - Registration CLOSED
    28 Aug 2020 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps - FULL
    18 Aug 2020 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps - REGISTRATION CLOSED!
    13 Aug 2020 Drop-In Network Meeting
    20 Jul 2020 Trauma Sensitive Peer Support: First Steps, Registration Closed: Full
    16 Jul 2020 Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care - CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION
    7 Jul 2020 MHAD Virtual Training - Canceled!!
    26 Jun 2020 Trauma Informed Peer: First Steps
    23 Jun 2020 PMHCA Annual Meeting
    11 Jun 2020 Trauma Informed Peer: First Steps
    28 May 2020 Trauma Informed Peer: First Steps
    20 May 2020 MHAD Virtual Training
    11 May 2020 Mental Health Awareness PSA!
    27 Jan 2020 Cancelled - Peer Support Within The Criminal Justice System

    Training Events Presented by Affiliates

    PMHCA

    PMHCA@pmhca.org

    2551 Walnut Street

    Harrisburg, PA 17103

    Office Phone: 717-221-1022


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