Research continues to show what we believe impacts how we speak and what we say matters! Language has a profound impact in substance use disorder related work and this session will focus on utilizing strength-base, person first recovery language and the impact language has on those we serve.

This training provides an opportunity to learn information regarding substance use, definitions and classes of different substances and medications utilized for stabilization and support recovery. It will provide an overview of the impact on the brain, family roles and recovery process.

This introductory course provides staff new to the Ohio START program with the basics necessary to begin working with families. It includes a brief review of key aspects of START including eligibility, timelines, roles and responsibilities, and engaging clients and family serving agencies. Staff will also need to complete the full day Foundations 4 training when next available. This is not intended for anyone that has already attended Foundations 4.

Participants will revisit the philosophy, values and constructs of the Nurturing Parenting Programs. This training is recommended for PCSA caseworkers, family peer mentors, behavioral health providers and anyone else in the county that may be working with Ohio START families. MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE THREE DAY TRAINING TO PARTICIPATE.

This introductory course provides staff new to the Ohio START program with the basics necessary to begin working with families. It includes a brief review of key aspects of START including eligibility, timelines, roles and responsibilities, and engaging clients and family serving agencies. Staff will also need to complete the full day Foundations 4 training when next available. This is not intended for anyone that has already attended Foundations 4.

SUPERVISORS ONLY: This 1-hour Professional Learning Community (PLC) for supervisors will meet bi-monthly. Based on input from the November 2024 Consortium meetings and the subsequent survey, these networking sessions will include a specific topic but will also allow time to discuss current challenges, suggestions and offer any pertinent updates. The topics are based on your input however, they may be subject to change depending on other issues that arise throughout the year. This is open to both PCSA and BH supervisors participating in Ohio START.

This training will offer an overview of the drug Fentanyl, and explore the correlation between this substance and the increase in drug overdose deaths. In addition, this training will highlight the strong addictive qualities of this substance and discuss research supported treatment strategies to assist person who present with Substance Use Disorders of opiates/Fentanyl.

By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
5/21/2025 from 9am-12pm &
5/22/2025 from 9am-12pm
This training includes an overview of the Children's Trauma Assessment Center Trauma Screening Checklist (CTAC). We will also look at how to assess the trauma exposure of their parents, using the Adverse Childhood Experience survey (ACE). This training is required for staff administering the CTAC and/or ACE including: START CW caseworker, FPM, CW supervisors, and BH Supervisors/service coordinators.