Training Calendar
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Training Calendar Categories
Prevention Supervision Collaborative
The Prevention Supervision Collaborative is a virtual group that will help to improve your prevention supervision skills, build new skills, and create a stronger network of prevention professionals.
In order to attend:
- You must obtain your OCPS, OCPC, or CHES
- You must be currently providing p...
The Hidden Dangers of Over-the-Counter Medications: Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P2- Prevention Education & Service Delivery/ AOD specific
Description:
Discover the often-overlooked risks of over-the-counter (OTC) medications in this informative training session, "The Hidden Dangers of Over-the-Counter Medications." Explore the various ty...
I Just Texted to Say I Love You: Teaching Approaches & Activities for Healthy Relationships of All Ages
I Just Texted to Say I Love You: Teaching Approaches & Activities for Healthy Relationships of all ages
January 8th, 2025
Description: Admit it, relationships are downright perplexing! Whether it's navigating the dynamics with family, friends, colleagues, or teammates, be it in platonic, romantic,...
GWFPP: Grant Professionals as Change Agents & Social Entrepreneurs, Writing Winning Letters of Inquiry/Intent
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description: Grant professionals are more than just writers. We are change agents. We are social entrepreneurs. We are dedicated to a mission. And we are innovative in our unique approaches to social change. If we ...
Description: We’ve all heard it before: failing to plan is planning to fail! However, in today’s busy world, it is challenging to create and execute a plan flawlessly; things can and will go wrong. This means that it is exceedingly important to have an effective project management plan and process i...
Ethical Decision-Making for the Prevention Professional
CEUs: Prevention
3 Hours
Domains: P7- Ethics in Prevention
Description: This course is a unique opportunity for those who have already completed the Prevention Ethics Basics course and are hungry for more knowledge. In this workshop, prevention professionals will delve deeper into the code of...
Public Relations: Sometimes Your Organization’s Fate is in Their Hands! (Morning Course)
Description: The public has a lot of say about your prevention organization's fate. If you are not known or seen as impactful, donors will not give, and your nonprofit organization will fail to reach its goals. Implementing effective public relations strategies within your prevention organization ca...
Prevention Science Foundations: Risk & Protective Factors
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P6- Professional Growth & Responsibility
Description: This training is designed to provide beginner prevention professionals with a deep understanding of a cornerstone of prevention science: risk and protective factors. Attendees will learn to clearly ex...
OCAM Group Technical Assistance- January 23rd, 2025
Have you ever wanted to chat with an OCAM Coach and “pick their brain” on various subjects? Do you have a question but aren’t sure how, where, or when to ask it? Technical Assistance Group Session is a time to ask those questions!! You may or may not have other prevention professionals on the Zoom w...
GWFPP: Writing Needs Statements That Clearly Demonstrates Why Your Community Needs Your Prevention Services!
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description: Before giving you funding for a grant proposal, a grantor has to be convinced that your project fulfills a pressing societal need. They need to be assured of its importance both practically and passion...
What is a Community Prevention Coalition?
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
1.5 Hours
Domains: P4- Community Organization
Description:
Coalition work is a proven best practice for fostering sustainable, community-level change. This training designed for beginner prevention professionals will delve into the concept of community prevention coalitions, ...
Empowering Prevention Leaders: Best Practices for Effective Prevention Supervision
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS1- Personnel Supervision and Program Management Education
Description:
This training equips prevention supervisors with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively support and guide prevention professionals. Topics include understanding supervision rol...
Prevention Core Competencies Training
Prevention Core Competencies Training
January 29th-31st, 2025
* Please note you must attend all 3 days of this training
Day One: 9am-4pm
Day Two: 9am-4pm
Day Three: 9am-12:15pm
CEUs: Prevention & CHES
14.5 CEU hours total
Domain Breakdown:
P1:3 hours
P2: 3 hours
P4: 2.5 hours
P5...
How to Develop a Social Norming Campaign for Prevention
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P3- Communication
Description: Learn how to change perceptions and behaviors through positive, data-driven messaging. This training session for beginner prevention professionals provides a comprehensive overview of using social norming to promote positive behav...
Policies and Environmental Strategies for Adult Alcohol Use
CEUs: Prevention & CHES
3 Hours
Domain: P5: Public Policy & Environmental Change
Description:
Alcohol use among adults over the age of 21 is legal. This workshop will discuss what alcohol use is, the history of alcohol policies, current alcohol policies, and various environmental strategies that...
What do we know about vaping & what do we do about it? (Morning)
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P2- Prevention Education & Service Delivery
Description:
Many communities are overwhelmed by the exploding trend of vaping among youth and adults alike. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to navigate the e-cigarette landscape and tackle e-cigarette u...
GWFPP: Writing Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes that Clearly Demonstrate a Funder’s Return on Investment!
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description: The goals and objectives section of your grant proposal can make or break your request for funding. This section of your proposal describes what your organization hopes to accomplish with your project ...
OCAM Group Technical Assistance- Feb. 11th, 2025
Have you ever wanted to chat with an OCAM Coach and “pick their brain” on various subjects? Do you have a question but aren’t sure how, where, or when to ask it? Technical Assistance Group Session is a time to ask those questions!! You may or may not have other prevention professionals on the Zoom w...
Hormones are Powerful: 101 on the Endocrine System (Body, Health, and Wellness)
Feb 12th from 9am-12pm
Description: Hey, didn’t we cover the Endocrine System in school? I’m sure that you have basics on the Cardiovascular System, and, when considering the Digestive System, I know you know where you...
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
2 Hours
Domains: P4- Community Organization
Description: This workshop empowers beginner prevention professionals with the skills to create and sustain effective community partnerships. Participants will learn to identify key community sectors for collaboration, discuss the ben...
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description: In the fast-paced world of prevention, fostering a culture of psychological safety is essential for a thriving, effective organization. This training, best suited for intermediate prevention profession...
Prevention Education Series Winter 2025- Session A
Prevention Education Series- Winter 2025 Session A
Tuesdays from 6pm-9:15pm from February 18th, 2025- April 8th, 2025
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
24 Hours total
Domains: P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, Ethics, Cultural Competency
Description: The Prevention Education series is an 8 part series for newer prevent...
Grant Writing for Prevention Professionals: Writing Evaluation Plans that PROVE You are Worthy of Funding!
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description:
Whether you are new to grant writing or have been writing grant proposals for many years, you have definitely heard about the importance of program evaluations. An effective evaluation plan is an int...
An Introduction to the Brain’s Addiction Pathway (Afternoon)
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P2- Prevention Education & Service Delivery
Description: Understanding the role our brains play in addiction is crucial for all prevention professionals, regardless of their background in neuroscience or addiction studies. Why, you might ask? This training is t...
The Art of Meeting Facilitation: How to to Lead Engaging and Productive Prevention Meetings
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P4- Community Organization
Description:
Effective meetings are the foundation of successful collaboration, enabling teams and groups to align goals, share progress, and drive results. However, many professionals lack formal training in the art of meeting faci...
Road to an
Road to an "S" Study Group Cohort #12
8 test prep sessions
Thursday mornings from 9:30am-11am
Dates:
February 27th, 2025
March 6th, 13th, 20th, 2025
April 2nd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 2025
Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to articulate and achieve the necessary requirements for an OCPS
2. P...
The Ever-Changing World of Stimulants (Morning)
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P2- Prevention Education & Service Delivery
Description:
Delve into the multifaceted world of stimulants with this engaging training session designed to equip beginner prevention professionals with a thorough understanding of these substances and their addict...
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description:
Unlock the full potential of your prevention organization by understanding the crucial intersection between professional wellness and organizational effectiveness. This engaging session provides inte...
Leveraging Digital Platforms: Marketing and Social Media in Prevention
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P3- Communication
Description: In today’s digital age, reaching a large audience for your prevention message means turning to social media and let’s face it – using social media can be intimidating! From choosing the right platform to understanding its feat...
OCAM Group Technical Assistance- March 13th, 2025
Have you ever wanted to chat with an OCAM Coach and “pick their brain” on various subjects? Do you have a question but aren’t sure how, where, or when to ask it? Technical Assistance Group Session is a time to ask those questions!! You may or may not have other prevention professionals on the Zoom w...
Core Competencies of Community Prevention Coalitions: A Review of CADCA’s Core Competencies for Coal
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P4- Community Organization
Description: This interactive session is dedicated to a comprehensive understanding and application of the Coalition Core Competencies as defined by CADCA. Designed for beginner prevention professionals, participants will explore the ...
Strategies for Recruiting and Engaging Community Coalition Members
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
2 Hours
Domains: P4- Community Organization
Description: Building and sustaining an effective community coalition requires strategic recruitment and engagement efforts. This training session best suited for beginner prevention professionals will equip participants with the know...
OCAM Group Technical Assistance- April 7th, 2025
Have you ever wanted to chat with an OCAM Coach and “pick their brain” on various subjects? Do you have a question but aren’t sure how, where, or when to ask it? Technical Assistance Group Session is a time to ask those questions!! You may or may not have other prevention professionals on the Zoom w...
Marijuana – Myths, Facts, and Controversies (Afternoon)
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P2- Prevention Education & Service Delivery
Description: Do you feel overwhelmed by the ever-evolving world of marijuana? Keeping up can be challenging! Fortunately, our engaging training session, "Marijuana—Myths, Facts, and Controversies," is here to help! Th...
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains:PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description: A healthy organizational culture is the foundation of a thriving, successful workplace. This training is designed to guide leaders and team members through the essential components of creating and susta...
Building Capacity within your Community, Agency & ADAMHS Board for Problem Gambling Prevention
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 hours
Domain: P1: Planning & Evaluation (1 hour) & P4: Community Organization (2 hours)
Description:
| A healthy organizational culture is the foundation of a thriving, successful workplace. This training is designed to guide intermediate prevention professionals throug... |
GWFPP: Ethical Practice in the Grants Profession, Grant Scams, and Writing the Program Plan
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description:
Ethics in the grants profession seems fairly simple: be honest, practice with integrity, adhere to laws and regulations, value the freedom and privacy of those you serve, etc. However, as with any pr...
Creating A Sustainable Coalition from Day 1
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P4- Community Organization
Description: Building a resilient and impactful coalition is essential for long-term success. This training for beginner prevention professionals will delve into key concepts and practical strategies to empower you in creating a susta...
OCAM Group Technical Assistance- May 14th, 2025
Have you ever wanted to chat with an OCAM Coach and “pick their brain” on various subjects? Do you have a question but aren’t sure how, where, or when to ask it? Technical Assistance Group Session is a time to ask those questions!! You may or may not have other prevention professionals on the Zoom w...
Grant Writing for Prevention Professionals: Writing Grant Budgets & Budget Narratives That Tell a Story With Numbers!
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description: The grant budget and budget narrative are important components of your grant proposal because it shows the funder exactly what their valuable financial resources will support. While making a compelling...
Hallucinogens and the Altered State of Consciousness (PM Training)
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P2- Prevention Education & Service Delivery
Description:
This comprehensive training offers an in-depth exploration into the world of hallucinogens, designed for beginner prevention professionals seeking to understand their effects, usage, and prevention stra...
Empowering Prevention Leaders: Best Practices for Effective Prevention Supervision (May Course)
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS1- Personnel Supervision and Program Management Education
Description:
This training equips prevention supervisors with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively support and guide prevention professionals. Topics include understanding supervision rol...
How to Use Statewide Problem Gambling Campaigns to Impact Your Community
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 hours
Domain: P2: Prevention Education & Service Delivery (1 hour) & P3: Communications (2 hours)
Description:
| Ohio's has a number of award-winning statewide problem gambling campaigns that contain a variety of tools designed to be used by local professionals. This wo... |
Finding and Using Your Voice: Advocating for Prevention! May 2025
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P3- Communication
Description: “Finding and Using Your Voice: Advocating for Prevention!” is designed to empower beginner prevention professionals in their advocacy efforts with the knowledge and skills needed to champion prevention practices effectively. Disco...
May- Prevention Core Competencies Training
Prevention Core Competencies Training
May 28th-30th, 2025
* Please note you must attend all 3 days of this training
Day One: 9am-4pm
Day Two: 9am-4pm
Day Three: 9am-12:15pm
CEUs: Prevention & CHES
14.5 CEU hours total
Domain Breakdown:
P1:3 hours
P2: 3 hours
P4: 2.5 hours
P5: 3 ...
GWFPP: Writing Sustainability Plans, Writing Proposal Summaries, and Putting the Proposal Package Together
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description: Grant writing can seem like a daunting task, and it is easy to feel unsure about how to write the individual sections of a successful proposal. Writing an effective sustainability plan is critical to e...
Key Components of Coalition Operations: Mission, Vision, Bylaws, and Position Descriptions
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P4- Community Organization
Description:
| This session will explore the essential elements that form the foundation of effective coalition operations. Participants will learn about four key components necessary for building and maintaining strong, cohesiv... |
Maximizing Impact: Effective Volunteer Management for Community Prevention
CEUs: Prevention & CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P4: Community Organization
Description:
Are you a coalition leader whose coalition is struggling to accomplish goals? Do you lead volunteers in a community prevention program but have no idea how to retain them? Are you a volunteer manager who hears a lot of...
GWFPP: Working with Partners & Collaborators in Your Grant Processes & Managing the Grant Post-Award
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description: Many funders require collaborations with external organizational partners in their grants process and, therefore, this has become an increasingly essential component of writing successful grant proposa...
Grant Writing for Prevention Professionals: Tips for Surviving a Group Grant Writing Process
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description: Many people serve as the sole grant writer for their prevention organization. However, many more people write grants in a team environment. While working with a team can ease the burden of the grant wr...
OCAM Group Technical Assistance- June 27th, 2025
Have you ever wanted to chat with an OCAM Coach and “pick their brain” on various subjects? Do you have a question but aren’t sure how, where, or when to ask it? Technical Assistance Group Session is a time to ask those questions!! You may or may not have other prevention professionals on the Zoom w...
