***All trainings canceled as of March 13, 2020 until further notice***
Continuing Education Credits Available!
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s ACCESS FOR ALL Underserved Cultural Communities committee is offering a one-day, six (6) hour training ideal for LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Licensed or Registered Nurses, license-waived clinical disciplines, and other providers of mental health services and supports for individuals with disabilities.
Trainings will provide information specific to providing mental health treatment, services and supports to people with disabilities:
- Client’s rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act rights and client advocacy
- Culturally relevant best practices for working with clients with disabilities
- Resources to help clients access and use Assitive Technologies
- Reducing barriers to access mental health services in Los Angeles County
DATES AND LOCATIONS
Date: Monday February 24th, 2020
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Wayfinder Family Services 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043
Date: Tuesday March 10th, 2020
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Hillsides (South Pasadena) 149 Pasadena Ave Suite A, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Date: Monday March 23rd, 2020
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Hillsides (Echo Park) 1910 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 650, Los Angeles, CA 90026
This training is NASW approved for participants to receive four (4) CEUs.
For more information and to sign up, please call Wayfinder Family Services at 323-290-4384. Or send an email with your name, phone number, and the training date you wish to attend to WFSrsvp@wayfinderfamily.org
For 24/7 mental health services help, please call the ACCESS line at 1-800-854-7771. Funded by the Mental Health Services Act and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health in partnership with Wayfinder Family Services.
February 20, 2020