Webinar/Virtual Training
Learn more about innovative approaches to supporting better outcomes for those who provide care as well as those seeking and receiving behavioral health care in communities of color in New England!
Join us and...
Take a dive deep into the stats around the mental health and well-being of individuals and communities of color.
Hear from thought leaders, researchers, practitioners, faith and community-based leaders, people with lived experience, and family advocates to discuss innovative approaches to fostering inclusion and engagement.
Take away tools, resources, and actionable solutions to build a positive, inclusive, and transformational culture in your community/workplace.
This regional training event will take place daily from 11 am - 1 pm ET, Monday, May 13 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024. More info on the agenda, speakers, and CE credits available. Participants are eligible to receive attendance certificates and up to 6 CE credits upon confirmation of attendance and participation. Learn more about the event and register today!
The 2024 Innovations Virtual Regional Training Event is brought to you in collaboration with partners from the New England region’s Technology Transfer Center (TTC) Network—New England Addiction TTC, the New England Prevention TTC, and the New England Mental Health TTC.
If you would like accommodations to participate in any of our events, please contact us at
[email protected] ahead of the event date. For example, if you would like an ASL interpreter, please let us know 3 weeks ahead of the event date so we have sufficient time to secure the services.
Webinar/Virtual Training
This 3-part learning series is intended for individuals working in behavioral health who are interested in building skills that will help increase their engagement in advocacy efforts promoting Hispanic and Latino behavioral health equity. This series will begin with an overview of the importance of advocacy for promoting equity, will transition to skill-building for advocacy, and end with developing action plans for engaging in advocacy. The goal of this series is to better equip and prepare behavioral health workers to advocate for behavioral health equity for Hispanic/ Latino clients and communities at the local, state, or federal. After the 3-part webinar series, an optional follow-up learning collaborative of non-profit organizations from Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) will share about how they are advocating for Latino communities.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
In session 2, Skill-Building for Advocacy, participants will learn:
Key strategies for effective behavioral health advocacy
Skills to engage using these key strategies
TRAINING SCHEDULE:
Session 1, The Role of Advocacy in Promoting Behavioral Health Equity: April 9, 12:00–1:30 PM CT
Session 2, Skill-Building for Advocacy: May 14, 12:00–1:30 PM CT
Session 3, Action in Advocacy: June 25, 12:00–1:30 PM CT
CERTIFICATES:
Registrants who fully attend this training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the conclusion of the series.
PRESENTER:
Marilyn Sampilo, PhD, MPH, is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in integrated behavioral health and health disparities among minority populations. She received her PhD in clinical child psychology with an emphasis in pediatric psychology from the University of Kansas and a Master of Public Health from the University of Kansas Medical Center, both of which allowed her to specialize in physical and mental health promotion and prevention efforts to address health disparities among underserved populations. She has extensive experience in the cultural adaptation of treatment and interventions for Hispanic/Latinx children and families and in community engagement and advocacy for this target population. She is currently a Psychologist in the Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health at Cleveland Clinic, leads the Center’s health equity and social justice initiatives, and is a consultant and trainer on issues of diversity and cultural proficiency.
The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.