Course Title: MLI's Prevention Series 2012: Multiculturalism – An Introductory Approach for Achieving Social Justice and Reducing Disparities using a Multicultural Education Curriculum for Behavioral & Mental Health Prevention & Promotion Providers (WINTER 2012)

Training Agency: MLI, Inc.                      

Date(s):  Thursday May 17^th, 2012   

Time:  9am-4 pm                                                      

Course Description: This 6.0 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. 

This interactive training is limited up to 25 participants to allow 

for activities, dialogue and information and resource exchanges.

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NOTE: For registration, please register here via Eventbrite.com or contact MLI, Inc.

A break is from 12pm-1pm. Lunch is on your own (bring or you may purchase in the area) or may be pre-ordered/pre-paid for $8.00 via the website or check.

Instructor(s): Marc Chartier 

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, Inc. (CCB)  Contact Hours: 6.0

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 unless you contact MLI prior. There may be a waiting list for this event and we ask only those that can committ to attending will register for the event, to be fair to others. 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 all but also 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 in these categories. If you are not a DMHAS-Funded prevention program provider nor receive these particular program/ grant funds, you are still 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!