TRAININGS + EVENTS

LGBTQIA+ Focus Group | Jackson
Jan
1
to Dec 31

LGBTQIA+ Focus Group | Jackson

Are you an LGBTQIA+ individual and have something to say about your LifeWays experience? Please join us for the opportunity to be apart of the change at Lifeways by providing your feedback! Dates are secured after sign up!

Participants will receive a $20 Target gift card, while supplies last!
Registration required.

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LGBTQIA+ Focus Group | Hillsdale
Jan
1
to Dec 31

LGBTQIA+ Focus Group | Hillsdale

Are you an LGBTQIA+ individual and have something to say about your LifeWays experience? Please join us for the opportunity to be apart of the change at Lifeways by providing your feedback! Dates are secured after sign up!

Participants will receive a $20 Target gift card, while supplies last!
Registration required.

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Jackson Healthy For Life
Jan
2
to Dec 17

Jackson Healthy For Life

Healthy for Life is a nutrition and wellbeing program that focuses on empowering people to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices. Join us on your wellness journey if you’re ready to make changes that last!

Every Tuesday from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Stronger Together
Jan
3
to Dec 18

Stronger Together

Drop-In Style Peer Support Group
Join us as we support each other with empowerment and encouragement. This is a peer support group, meaning we all have shared experiences and walk the path of mental health recovery together. This is designed to be a safe, welcoming space to be yourself, receive support, and strengthen others along their journey.

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Wellness Wednesdays
Jan
3
to Dec 18

Wellness Wednesdays

This is an 8-week program focused on nutrition and exercise for healthy living. This class requires registration for the whole course.

Every Wednesday from 11:30 AM - 1 PM.

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Hillsdale Healthy For Life
Jan
3
to Dec 18

Hillsdale Healthy For Life

Healthy for Life is a nutrition and wellbeing program that focuses on empowering people to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices. Join us on your wellness journey if you’re ready to make changes that last!

Every Wednesday from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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2024 Annual Celebration
May
16

2024 Annual Celebration

Our 2024 Annual Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at City View 520 in the Commonwealth Commerce Center in Jackson, MI. This year’s event will feature an awards ceremony for those we serve and our network of dedicated providers, a free lunch, and entertainment. This annual event celebrates those we serve and our network of providers, families, and partners who allow us to do the work we do.

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Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) 2024
Nov
4
to Nov 8

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) 2024

Open to Jackson and Hillsdale officers/first responders, the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is a community partnership of law enforcement, mental health and addiction professionals, individuals who live with mental illness and/or addiction disorders, their families, and other advocates. It is an innovative first-responder model of police-based crisis intervention training to help persons with mental disorders and/or addictions access medical treatment rather than place them in the criminal justice system due to illness-related behaviors. It also promotes officer safety and the safety of the individual in crisis.

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Sextortion - Community Training
Apr
25

Sextortion - Community Training

This community training is educational tool for youth, parents, caregivers, and teachers. This presentation will teach participants how to identify sextortion, risk factors, and preventative measures for potential targets. We will provide parents, caregivers, and teachers conversation starters to aide them in having open communication with the youth in our communities regarding sextortion and online safety.

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Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) 2024
Mar
4
to Mar 8

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) 2024

Open to Jackson and Hillsdale officers/first responders, the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is a community partnership of law enforcement, mental health and addiction professionals, individuals who live with mental illness and/or addiction disorders, their families, and other advocates. It is an innovative first-responder model of police-based crisis intervention training to help persons with mental disorders and/or addictions access medical treatment rather than place them in the criminal justice system due to illness-related behaviors. It also promotes officer safety and the safety of the individual in crisis.

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Virtual ACEs | February, Training
Feb
9

Virtual ACEs | February, Training

Friday February 9, 2024 from 1–3 p.m. (Virtually on Teams)

This extensive training explains the role that adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have on development. Various topics are discussed including, brain development during childhood and adolescence, the impact of childhood adversity, protective factors, and building resiliency.

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Virtual ACEs | December, Training
Dec
11

Virtual ACEs | December, Training

Monday 12/11/2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Virtually on Teams)

This extensive training explains the role that adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have on development. Various topics are discussed including, brain development during childhood and adolescence, the impact of childhood adversity, protective factors, and building resiliency.

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CIT 2023
Oct
30
to Nov 3

CIT 2023

Open to Jackson and Hillsdale officers/first responders, the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is a community partnership of law enforcement, mental health and addiction professionals, individuals who live with mental illness and/or addiction disorders, their families, and other advocates. It is an innovative first-responder model of police-based crisis intervention training to help persons with mental disorders and/or addictions access medical treatment rather than place them in the criminal justice system due to illness-related behaviors. It also promotes officer safety and the safety of the individual in crisis.

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FASD Training | October
Oct
26

FASD Training | October

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: IDENTIFICATION + INTERVENTION
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol before birth. These effects can include physical problems and problems with behavior and learning. This training will help to identify FASDs and intervene.

Virtual Class
Registration required.

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Behavioral Health Mediation Services Training | September
Sep
27

Behavioral Health Mediation Services Training | September

Behavioral Health Mediation Services ensures you have access to a neutral, independent mediation professional to resolve matters related to your experience with Community Mental Health (CMH) or Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) services. We’ll connect you with your local Community Dispute Resolution Program (CDRP) center that can help you resolve your dispute.

LIVE ON ZOOM!
No registration required.

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Whole Health Action Management (WHAM)
Jul
5
to Sep 13

Whole Health Action Management (WHAM)

During this 11-week, peer-led support group, Peer Support

Specialists, people with lived experience of mental illnesses, help you create and work on positive whole health goals.

Each week, we’ll discuss progress and difficulties for reaching our goals. We will support each other in our journey to whole health.

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2023 Annual Celebration
May
11

2023 Annual Celebration

Our first Annual Celebration since 2019 will take place on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at City View 520 in the Commonwealth Commerce Center in Jackson, MI. This year’s event will feature an awards ceremony for those we serve and our network of dedicated providers, a free lunch, and entertainment. This annual event celebrates those we serve and the COMMUNITY of providers, families, and partners who allow us to do the work we do.

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