Caring for Our Communities
- Caring for Our Communities – How do we pick ourselves up from the ashes of trauma and tragedy? How do we get through the everyday disappointments and setbacks of life? Life will get better, and we need to nurture a vision of how to make it better. Visit these resources for Beacon members and providers alike.
Member Trainings Video Recordings
Each video has its own passcode. To view a training video, first copy the passcode listed underneath the video link you wish to view. Click on the video link you would like to watch and then paste the passcode in the space where asked.
- PA-211 (October 7, 2022)
- What is a Community Support Program/CSP? (September 29, 2022)
- Passcode: $8E^v@YB
- What is a Community Support Program/CSP Slides
- Real World Discussion on Perceptions of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in our Communities (September 30, 2022)
- Passcode: 7d&gDB7X
- The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health (August 5, 2022)
- Passcode: wAjD40*U
- Recovery Panel: Stories of Hope and Recovery
- Passcode: Ri0?JrVx
- Advance Directives (July 8, 2022)
- Passcode: T$=MbnB5
- Health Disparities in Peer Supports and Services (June 30, 2022)
- Passcode: 5jQ^m*%#
- COVID Created Truancy Trouble (June 23, 2022)
- Passcode: 0*iV#36V
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- Enough is Enough: Fatigue and Burnout in the Third Year of the Pandemic (June 3, 2022)
- Passcode: Dzf2%BCt
- Enough is Enough PowerPoint Slides
- PA-EAP Enrollment Process for Medical Assistance (May 26, 2022)
- Passcode: #Y=%IX1N
- Understanding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Families and How We Can Move Forward Together: A Panel Discussion (May 6, 2022)
- Passcode:L!Q3%.Cj
- The 211 on 988 (April 28, 2022)
- Passcode: w3N*O$s8
- When Staying Home Isn’t Safe (April 1, 2022)
- Passcode: 38$2PZ#2
- Tobacco Cessation and Behavioral Health (March 24, 2022)
- Passcode: 7%v$N5JA
- Complaints, Grievances and Member Rights
- Passcode: F3e76*&m
- What the Heck is Spirituality and What Does it Have to do with Mental Health? (August 10, 2021)
- Passcode: +7AP27hu
- Mental Health Crisis Management Part 2: Triaging Risk & De-Escalation Skills (July 27, 2021)
- Passcode: %Z5EA@nD
- Community Housing and Waivers for Children & Adults with Mental Health Conditions (July 13, 2021)
- Passcode: FQ8K!N4d
- The Impact of Bullying Throughout the Lifespan: Facts, Figures and Coping Strategies (June 29, 2021)
- Inspiring A Culture of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (June 14, 2021)
- Passcode: pN1pe8.y
- Uncomfortable Conversations: Let’s Talk Reverse Racism (June 4, 2021)
- Passcode: XU!?Xr2G
- Mental Health Crisis Management Part 1: Recognizing Warning Signs & Offering Support (June 1, 2021)
- Passcode: =VS52eqK
- Ride the Wave with Gab Bonesso (May 18, 2021)
- Passcode: r7SQ0C.z
- Member Complaints Training (May 5, 2021) PowerPoint Only
- Member Grievance Training (May 5, 2021) PowerPoint Only
- Member Rights Training (May 5, 2021) PowerPoint Only
- Uncomfortable Conversations about Stigma, Race and Bias – Let’s Talk Micro Aggressions (April 23, 2021)
- Passcode: A7&#Va9i
- Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) and Services for Children, Youth and Young Adults (April 20, 2021)
- Passcode: $#@ML744
- COVID-19 – Ask the Doctor (April 6, 2021)
- Passcode: &^w0BM$B
- Grief and Isolation (March 30, 2021)
- Passcode: ^GfT%M9j
- Uncomfortable Conversations About Stigma, Race and Bias (March 19, 2021)
- Stop, Drop, Lollipop – A Tobacco Cessation Presentation (March 16, 2021)
- Uncomfortable Conversations About Stigma, Race and Bias (February 19, 2021)
- LBGTQI+ and Mental Health (December 18, 2020)
- Stigma & Implicit Bias – Continuing the Conversation (December 4, 2020)
- Modern Day Addiction Treatment (November 20, 2020)
- Play is Vital Part 1 (November 17, 2020)
- Play is Vital Part 2 (November 17, 2020)
- Connecting Positively with LBGTQI+ Individuals
- Stigma and Implicit Bias (November 6, 2020)
- Increasing Your Knowledge of Trauma for Families (November 3, 2020)
- IBHS (October 27, 2020)
- Journey to Trauma-Informed Recovery (October 23, 2020)
- Stress and Anxiety Management (October 9, 2020)
- WRAP – Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (September 29, 2020)
- Tips for Your Toolbox for a Successful Return to School (September 2, 2020)
- Human Trafficking – Part I (September 11, 2020)
- Human Trafficking – Part II (September 11, 2020)
- Surviving and Thriving Change (August 28, 2020)
- Safely Stepping Back Into the Community (August 14, 2020)
Other Training Opportunities
resourcesResources/Web Links
- Advocacy Organizations
- Al-Anon Family Groups
- Area 60 Western PA Alcoholics Anonymous
- Beacon Health Options
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Drop In Centers
- Gamblers Anonymous
- Healthbridges: Health Information for Persons who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing
- Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)
- Medicare Part D
- Mental Health/Intellectual and Development Disabilities
- National Mental Health Association
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Office of Medical Assistance (OMAP)
- Opioid Addiction & Treatment Resources
- Opioid Treatment Resources (Beacon) New
- PA Coalition Against Rape
- PA Health & Human Services Resource Guide
- Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth, and Family Services
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
- Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers’ Association
- Pennsylvania Network of Care
- Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition
- Pennsylvania Recovery and Resiliency
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- We Are In This Together: Fighting Drug Overdoses New
Autism Spectrum Disorder Information
- Autism Connection of PA
- Autism Services
- Autism Speaks
- First 100 Days Kit (tool kit for families during first 100 days after diagnosis)
- AutismLink
- Bureau of Autism Services and Special Populations
- PA Autism Insurance Act (Act 62)
- Act 62 Information for Families
Childhood Obesity
- Childhood Obesity and Mental Health
- Childhood Obesity and Medications for Mental Illness
- Overweight Children and Depression: Tips for Parents
- Health Problems and Childhood Obesity
- Fighting Childhood Obesity
Deaf/Deafblind/Hard of Hearing
- Hearing Aids and Assistive Devices – What You Need to Know
- HealthBridges Professional Resources
- HealthBridges Home Page
- HealthBridges Hearing Highway Safety Project
- Innocaptions – An APP for cell phone that instantly captions phone conversations. It’s free to people with hearing loss.
- itTechOWL – Provides free special phones to eligible persons. Phones that amplify, have captions, dial with voice, have large numbers for easy dialing, and more.
Diabetes Prevention
domesticDomestic/Sexual Violence
- What is Domestic Abuse?
- Help for Victims of Abuse
- Sexting and Teens
- Drugs, Alcohol and Teen Dating Abuse
- How to Assist Victims of Domestic/Sexual Violence
- Domestic and Sexual Violence Services by County
- Domestic Abuse and Trauma
- Domestic Violence and Pregnancy
- Parents Can Talk to Teens About Healthy Relationships
- What is a Healthy Breakup? (For Teens)
- What is Respect in a Relationship?
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