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SUMMARY:Peer Training Series: Motivational Interviewing & De-Escalation
DESCRIPTION:This monthly Peer Training Series provides peer professionals (CRPS\, CRSS\, CPP\, CPS) with practical skills and knowledge to support recovery and wellness. Topics include communication\, motivational interviewing\, de-escalation\, self-care\, advocacy\, stigma reduction\, overdose response\, and social influences on health. The series is designed to strengthen peer impact\, promote resilience\, and enhance support for individuals and communities. \n7/21/26 – Motivational Interviewing & De-Escalation\n8/11/26 – Storytelling\n9/8/26 – Burnout & Self Care\n10/6/26 – Narcan Training & Overdose Response\n11/10/26 – Understanding and Combatting Stigma\n12/8/26 – Communication & Connection\n1/12/27 – Local Advocacy\n2/9/27 – Non-Medical Drivers of Health\n3/9/27 – Motivational Interviewing & De-Escalation\n4/6/27 – Storytelling\n5/11/27 – Mentoring\n6/8/27 – Risk & Protective Factors (Includes ACES) \nRegister Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iGHoB9qKSO-oTGlM29khDQ
URL:https://ccafl.org/event/peer-training-series-motivational-interviewing-de-escalation/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Coalition Alliance":MAILTO:info@ccafl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T090000
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SUMMARY:Prevention Ethics Training
DESCRIPTION:This six-hour virtual training will focus on the foundation of ethics for the prevention professionals. \n\n\n\n\nThis six-hour virtual training will focus on the foundation of ethics for the prevention professionals and provide tools and resources for supervisors to support ethical behavior. Community Coalition Alliance’s team of trainers will guide participants through the Prevention Code of Ethics Framework and examine the six guiding principles. \n\nRegistration is required for this event. Register here: https://PreventionEthicsJuly2026.eventbrite.com
URL:https://ccafl.org/event/prevention-ethics-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Coalition Alliance":MAILTO:info@ccafl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T100000
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SUMMARY:Peer Training Series: Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:This monthly Peer Training Series provides peer professionals (CRPS\, CRSS\, CPP\, CPS) with practical skills and knowledge to support recovery and wellness. Topics include communication\, motivational interviewing\, de-escalation\, self-care\, advocacy\, stigma reduction\, overdose response\, and social influences on health. The series is designed to strengthen peer impact\, promote resilience\, and enhance support for individuals and communities. \n8/11/26 – Storytelling\n9/8/26 – Burnout & Self Care\n10/6/26 – Narcan Training & Overdose Response\n11/10/26 – Understanding and Combatting Stigma\n12/8/26 – Communication & Connection\n1/12/27 – Local Advocacy\n2/9/27 – Non-Medical Drivers of Health\n3/9/27 – Motivational Interviewing & De-Escalation\n4/6/27 – Storytelling\n5/11/27 – Mentoring\n6/8/27 – Risk & Protective Factors (Includes ACES) \nRegister Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iGHoB9qKSO-oTGlM29khDQ
URL:https://ccafl.org/event/peer-training-series-storytelling/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Coalition Alliance":MAILTO:info@ccafl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000
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SUMMARY:Youth Series: Real Talk on Real Issues Facing Teens - Communication in a Digital World
DESCRIPTION:This Youth series for Youth to helps teens understand and navigate real-life challenges through topics like bullying\, substance use and its effects on the brain\, digital communication\, and legal awareness. It promotes informed choices\, healthy relationships\, and confidence in everyday decisions. \n8/13/26 – Communication in a Digital World\n12/17/26 – The Impact of Substances on Your Brain\n2/18/27 – Bullying\n4/15/27 – Communication in a Digital World\n6/15/27 – Know the Law \nRegister Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sLYaIzx8RjCnBG3YfqRS0A 
URL:https://ccafl.org/event/youth-series-real-talk-on-real-issues-facing-teens-communication-in-a-digital-world/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Coalition Alliance":MAILTO:info@ccafl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T100000
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SUMMARY:Special Topics - Selecting & Preparing Youth for Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Special Topics sessions provide focused learning opportunities on key issues that impact youth development\, health\, and program effectiveness. These sessions are designed to deepen understanding of emerging or important topics\, strengthen practical skills\, and enhance the capacity of participants to support youth\, implement programs\, and promote overall well-being in their communities. \n8/14/2026 – Selecting & Preparing Youth for Advocacy Day\n9/17/2026 – Elevating Youth Voices\n11/12/2026 – An Overview of Resilience\n1/21/2027 – KTL Training of Trainers\n2/11/2027 – Addiction and the Brain\n3/11/2027 – HIPS Implementation\n5/20/2027- Mental Health Awareness Month\n6/10/2027 – Evaluation \nRegister Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FC0zlPjSQcqlLlANQbQUpA
URL:https://ccafl.org/event/special-topics-selecting-preparing-youth-for-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Coalition Alliance":MAILTO:info@ccafl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T100000
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SUMMARY:Peer Training Series: Burnout & Self Care
DESCRIPTION:In this training\, participants gain practical tools to protect their well-being while remaining effective and engaged in demanding\, mission-driven work. Self-Care & Burnout explores the relationship between mission-driven work\, chronic stress\, workplace expectations\, and burnout. Participants examine “suffer culture\,” where long hours and personal sacrifice may become associated with dedication and professional value. The training also explores the “tyranny of urgency” and its impact on rest\, priorities\, and healthy boundaries. Participants will also learn practical\, proactive\, and reactive self-care strategies to help maintain work-life balance and prevent burnout.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the importance of self-care and how to practice it both proactively and reactively.\nExplain the concept of “suffer culture” in non-profit\, mission driven work.\nLearn how to explore boundaries as part of a comprehensive self-care plan.\n\npowered by Advanced iFrame
URL:https://ccafl.org/event/peer-training-series-burnout-self-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Coalition Alliance":MAILTO:info@ccafl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000
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SUMMARY:Stronger Together Mental Health Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:Stronger Together is a two-hour mental health awareness training that helps participants understand\, recognize\, and respond to mental health concerns. Topics include mental health\, risk factors\, warning signs\, impacts on functioning\, and practical strategies for approaching and supporting someone who may be struggling.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the importance of early intervention when someone is struggling with their mental health.\nExplain the signs and symptoms of a mental health struggle.\nLearn a multi-step process for approaching someone who may be struggling with their mental health.\n\npowered by Advanced iFrame
URL:https://ccafl.org/event/stronger-together-mental-health-awareness-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Coalition Alliance":MAILTO:info@ccafl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T110000
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SUMMARY:Special Topics: Elevating Youth Voices
DESCRIPTION:Youth voices have power. In this training\, you will learn how to leverage youth voices for advocacy in ways that benefit both the cause and the youth involved. Participants will learn practical strategies to provide youth leadership opportunities and propel our missions forward\, all while equipping the change-makers of tomorrow.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the importance of youth voices in community-based work.\nExplain the Spectrum of Youth Involvement.\nLearn steps you can take to increase the quality of your youth engagement strategies.\n\npowered by Advanced iFrame
URL:https://ccafl.org/event/special-topics-elevating-youth-voices/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T110000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Advocacy Day (Adults)
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URL:https://ccafl.org/event/preparing-for-advocacy-day-adults/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Coalition Alliance":MAILTO:info@ccafl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T100000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Advocacy Day (Adults)
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URL:https://ccafl.org/event/preparing-for-advocacy-day-adults-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T100000
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SUMMARY:Understanding and Combatting Stigma
DESCRIPTION:Stigma can shape how people are perceived\, treated\, and supported—and its effects can extend across individuals\, families\, workplaces\, and communities. This training examines what stigma is\, where it comes from\, and how negative attitudes\, prejudices\, and false beliefs can influence the way we respond to others. Participants will explore the root causes and impact of stigma\, consider generational perspectives\, and examine the relationship between stigma\, empathy\, and disability. The session moves beyond awareness to identify practical ways individuals can challenge stigmatizing attitudes and behaviors in their personal and professional lives. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of how stigma develops and actionable strategies for helping create more respectful\, empathetic\, and inclusive environments. \nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand the root causes of stigma and the impact it can have on all of us.\nExplain the relationship between empathy\, stigma\, and disability.\nLearn practical actions that can be taken to fight against stigma.\n\nRegister Now: \npowered by Advanced iFrame
URL:https://ccafl.org/event/understanding-and-combatting-stigma/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Peer Training Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Coalition Alliance":MAILTO:info@ccafl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T110000
DTSTAMP:20261014T035101Z
CREATED:20261014T032456Z
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SUMMARY:An Overview of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Resilience is not a fixed trait—it is a set of skills and practices that can be strengthened over time. This training introduces participants to the foundations of resilience\, challenges common myths about what it means to be resilient\, and explores six core pillars: optimism\, self-awareness\, self-regulation\, connection\, mental agility\, and leveraging strengths. Participants will examine practical ways to strengthen resilience through strategies related to optimism\, mindset\, emotional regulation\, stress management\, and supportive relationships. The session emphasizes realistic\, actionable approaches that can be incorporated into everyday life and work\, helping participants build a personalized toolkit for responding more effectively to stress\, setbacks\, and change. \nParticipants will: \n\nDefine resilience and understand common myths about resiliency.\nUnderstand the six Pillars of Resiliency.\nLearn how to implement specific activities to build resilience in three areas.\n\nRegister Now: \npowered by Advanced iFrame
URL:https://ccafl.org/event/an-overview-of-resilience/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Topics Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Coalition Alliance":MAILTO:info@ccafl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T110000
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SUMMARY:Communication & Connection
DESCRIPTION:Strong relationships and effective communication are important components of resilience. This training explores connection as one of the six pillars of resilience and examines how the quality of our interactions with others can influence our ability to navigate stress\, change\, and challenging circumstances. Participants will review the foundations of resilience\, explore communication basics\, and learn practical strategies for developing and maintaining positive connections. The training also considers the relationship between connection and self-care\, emphasizing that resilience involves both individual skills and supportive relationships. Participants will leave with concrete strategies for strengthening communication\, cultivating healthier connections\, and intentionally using relationships as part of a broader resilience toolkit. \nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand resilience and the six pillars.\nExplain why positive connections and good communication skills support overall resilience.\nLearn three strategies for building positive connections.\n\nRegister Now: \npowered by Advanced iFrame
URL:https://ccafl.org/event/communication-connection/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Peer Training Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Coalition Alliance":MAILTO:info@ccafl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T190000
DTSTAMP:20261102T150459Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T150459Z
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Substances on Your Brain
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\nThis lesson explores how substances such as alcohol\, nicotine\, prescription medications\, and illegal drugs affect the brain and nervous system. It examines how these substances alter brain chemistry\, influence thinking\, emotions\, decision-making\, and behavior\, and can lead to dependence\, addiction\, and long-term health consequences.\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand how substances affect brain function.\nIdentify short- and long-term effects of substance use.\nRecognize the risks of addiction and dependence.\nMake informed\, healthy choices.\n\npowered by Advanced iFrame
URL:https://ccafl.org/event/the-impact-of-substances-on-your-brain/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Youth Series
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