Multiculturalism – An Introductory Approach for Achieving Social Justice and Reducing Disparities using a Multicultural Education Curriculum for Behavioral & Mental Health Prevention & Promotion Providers (Winter 2011)

Training Agency: MLI, Inc.                      

Date(s):  12/15/11              Time:  9am-4 pm                                                    

Course Description: This 6.5 hour session will introduce components of a multicultural curriculum for Behavioral Health providers and Administrators that focuses on personal and clinical skills, knowledge and awareness towards developing cultural competency for client-provider interactions and at multiple organizational levels. The entire curriculum, the California Brief Multicultural Competency Scale (CBMCS) by SAGE Publications, is part of a larger, four-day program with group experiential activities, presentations and dialogue.   MLI is the first organization in Connecticut to offer this program and to certify CT-based trainers in its implementation. This introductory session will provide a day long primer for salient issues and theories towards understanding key concepts of cultural competency and for the goal of reducing health disparities in Behavioral Health services, care and outcomes. The CBMCS is an evidence-based and empirically-tested program to inform and educate those providing services, or creating programs and policies, about the dynamics of culture, various forms of oppression, and the resultant health outcomes for specific populations. 

Instructor(s): Marc Chartier 

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Location of Training: MLI, Inc. 127 Washington Ave. North Haven, CT 06473

Domain: PGR                Focus Area(s): CUL             Skill Level:  GENERAL

Certification: The Connecticut Certification Board - 6.5 hours 

Who should attend: DMHAS-funded Best Practice and PFS Grantees and active Prevention Coalition members who wish to learn about how to tangibly build capacity and community for their coalition’s work. OR Other prevention providers who wish to create diverse community coalitions, workgroups, or even diversity/cultural competency committees at their workplaces.

Instructor:  Bill Harris

Location: MLI, Inc.

Domain: PGR  Focus Area: CUL   Skill Level: General

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please be sure to include a correct e-mail, phone, and mailing address for each registrant, as you may receive important communications prior to this event.
• Attendees are encouraged to attend the other series trainings, regarding specific populations and related topics.
• Lunch is available for $8.00 through this site, or you may bring your own lunch, or buy lunch outside our offices. Lunch is to be held from 12pm-1pm. You may stay here at this time if you would like to eat with colleagues or just to network!
• In case of cancellations or changes, attendees will be notified by email if possible. A message will also be left at MLI (203-691-1486) by 7 am on the day of the event.

TO REGISTER:  SELECT  TICKET (above)

• This event is Free  under a grant from the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS)

*Refunds for the luncheon will not be made past 5 days prior to event. Refunds prior to this date will be subject to a $1.00 fee.

Tickets are non transferrable. There may be a waiting list for this event and we ask only those that can committ to attending will register for the event. In the case that you need to cancel your registration, we ask that you notify us so that we may offer the seating to those next on the list. Thank you.

ATTENTION PREVENTION PROVIDERS:  This is a training open to DMHAS funded prevention providers, SPF-SIG/BP and PFS grantees and their members.  This is a foundational class that should help you apply theory to your SPF-SIG/BP/PFS practice and steps. If you are not a DMHAS-Funded prevention program provider nor receive these particular program/ grant funds, you are welcome to attend. Feel free to contact us if you have any concerns or questions however. Email: tpetro@mli-inc.org or 203-691-1486 ext 204. Thank you!