BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence, Inc. (MACC) - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://maccinc.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence, Inc. (MACC) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164213 CREATED:20260403T023116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T023328Z UID:10000004-1777370400-1777377600@maccinc.net SUMMARY:FASD 101: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder\, The Basics DESCRIPTION:Our current statistics indicate that 2-4% of youth are affected by FASD in the United States and UK\, yet every study highlights how these numbers vastly underrepresent the prevalence of this disorder. This session will explore what we know understand about the causes\, impact\, and wide-spread effect of FASD on children\, families\, and broader society. From micro-level realities to system-wide impact\, we will review the social\, fiscal\, and sociopolitical truths related to health equity and how to better understand this complex phenomenon. Includes toolkit.2 CEUs awarded for Ohio Chemical Dependency Board. \n0.75 hours in C1\, 0.5 hours in C5\, and 0.75 hours in TR1 \nRegister Now URL:https://maccinc.net/event/fasd-101-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-the-basics/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://maccinc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/istockphoto-1413484194-612x612-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164213 CREATED:20260402T223826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T223914Z UID:10000003-1777467600-1777474800@maccinc.net SUMMARY:From Pain to Portrait: Transforming Lived Experience Through Art DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Arts Equity Collective2.0 Ohio CSWMFT Board CEUs offered \nCost: FREEPresenter: Rachael DuBose\, M.S. Ed.\, LPCC-S\, CCTP \nDiscover how creative expression can be used to promote mental health awareness\, reduce stigma\, and support healing within diverse communities. This interactive training introduces behavioral and mental health professionals to arts-based approaches that can deepen engagement\, elevate underheard voices\, and create more meaningful opportunities for connection\, reflection\, and advocacy. \nThrough visual art\, spoken word\, movement\, discussion\, case examples\, neuroscience-informed insights\, and hands-on experiential exercises\, participants will explore how creative modalities can be integrated into behavioral health\, community\, and educational settings. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies that can be adapted to support individuals\, groups\, and communities in thoughtful\, culturally responsive ways.​ \nThis training aligns with Arts Equity Collective’s broader community work through the Survivor’s Ball\, a signature event that uses art\, storytelling\, and collective remembrance to honor lived experience while shifting dominant narratives around survival and strength. Learn more at https://www.artsequitycollective.org/ \nWhat to Expect\n\nInteractive Creative Exercises – Participate in guided arts-based activities that demonstrate how creative expression can support reflection\, connection\, and healing.​\nDiscussion and Case Examples – Explore examples of how art can be used in behavioral health and community settings to foster engagement and reduce stigma.​\nNeuroscience-Informed Insights – Learn more about the relationship between creativity\, emotional regulation\, healing\, and resilience.​\nPractical Strategies for Professional Use – Leave with ideas and tools that can be adapted for use in clinical\, advocacy\, educational\, or community-facing work.​\nSupportive and Thought-Provoking Dialogue – Engage in meaningful conversation about how creative approaches can expand the way we promote mental health awareness and support diverse communities.\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nBehavioral health professionals\nMental health professionals\nSocial workers\nCounselors\nPeer supporters\nCase managers\nCommunity health workers\nPrevention specialists\nEducators and school-based support staff\nAdvocates and nonprofit professionals\nAnyone interested in creative\, healing-centered approaches to mental health awareness and stigma reduction\n\nWe are limiting this event to a smaller group of up to 40 attendees to allow individualized support and questions when needed. \nPlease contact MoPoetry Phillips  at 1mopoetry@gmail.com  for any additional questions. URL:https://maccinc.net/event/from-pain-to-portrait-transforming-lived-experience-through-art/ LOCATION:Shine Bright Community Center\, 4590 E Broad St\, Columbus\, 43213\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://maccinc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/From-Pain-to-Portrait-Transforming-Lived-Experience-Through-Art.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164213 CREATED:20260403T023552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T023552Z UID:10000005-1778590800-1778599800@maccinc.net SUMMARY:Before the Crisis: Prevention that Actually Works DESCRIPTION:This training reframes prevention as an early\, relational\, and system-level practice rather than a reaction to crisis. Participants examine why prevention often occurs too late\, how stress accumulates before behaviors escalate\, and how timely support can improve outcomes without being permissive or punitive. Through guided reflection and applied discussion\, the course supports a shift from reactive responses to practical\, trauma-responsive\, prevention-focused decision-making embedded in daily practice\, relationships\, and organizational culture.2.5 CEUs awarded for Ohio registered CSWMFT. \nRegister Now URL:https://maccinc.net/event/before-the-crisis-prevention-that-actually-works/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://maccinc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-by-Rendy-Novantino.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164213 CREATED:20260403T024151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T024151Z UID:10000006-1779184800-1779192000@maccinc.net SUMMARY:How to Navigate Cultural Awareness/Competency Work in the Current Political Climate Using the Shared Human Experience Lens​ DESCRIPTION:This course helps professionals navigate cultural awareness and relational practice in today’s complex political and regulatory climate. Participants will explore practical strategies to strengthen therapeutic relationships and trust across diverse populations\, followed by a brief roundtable discussion on current challenges and resources. \n2 CEUs awarded for Ohio registered CSWMFT. \n\nRegister Now URL:https://maccinc.net/event/how-to-navigate-cultural-awareness-competency-work-in-the-current-political-climate-using-the-shared-human-experience-lens/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://maccinc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/navigate-diversity.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164213 CREATED:20260403T024442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T024442Z UID:10000007-1781600400-1781611200@maccinc.net SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid Part 1 DESCRIPTION:This session continues Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) by focusing on how to respond when someone needs support. Participants practice using the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) as a clear framework to assess concerns\, communicate supportively\, and connect adults to appropriate professional help\, self-help\, and community resources—while emphasizing safety and privacy during the conversation. \n**Both Part 1 and 2 required.3.0 CEUs awarded for Ohio registered CSWMFT. \nRegister Now URL:https://maccinc.net/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-part-1/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://maccinc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/istockphoto-1445071466-612x612-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164213 CREATED:20260403T024715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T024715Z UID:10000008-1782205200-1782216000@maccinc.net SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid Part 2 DESCRIPTION:This session continues Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) by focusing on how to respond when someone needs support. Participants practice using the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) as a clear framework to assess concerns\, communicate supportively\, and connect adults to appropriate professional help\, self-help\, and community resources—while emphasizing safety and privacy during the conversation. \n**Both Part 1 and 2 required.2.5 CEUs awarded for Ohio registered CSWMFT. \nRegister Now URL:https://maccinc.net/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://maccinc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/istockphoto-1484445547-612x612-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164213 CREATED:20260403T024906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T024906Z UID:10000009-1782813600-1782820800@maccinc.net SUMMARY:Beyond Sobriety: Empowering Lives through Trauma-Informed Recovery​ DESCRIPTION:This training session will address the critical intersection of trauma and substance use disorders through a comprehensive and transformative approach. By recognizing the profound impact of trauma on individuals with substance use disorders\, this session will inspire participants to implement trauma-informed care principles\, enhance treatment outcomes\, and promote holistic recovery.2 CEUs awarded from OH Chemical Dependency Board. \nRegister Now URL:https://maccinc.net/event/beyond-sobriety-empowering-lives-through-trauma-informed-recovery/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://maccinc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sobriety-circle.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164213 CREATED:20260403T025131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T025131Z UID:10000010-1784109600-1784116800@maccinc.net SUMMARY:Substance Use Across the Lifespan: Prevention\, Treatment\, and Community Response​ DESCRIPTION:This training provides an overview of substance use across different stages of life\, with attention to prevention\, treatment\, and community-based support. Participants will examine broad trends\, contributing factors\, and collaborative strategies for response. \n2 CEUs awarded from OH Chemical Dependency Board. URL:https://maccinc.net/event/substance-use-across-the-lifespan-prevention-treatment-and-community-response/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://maccinc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Help.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164213 CREATED:20260403T025259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T025259Z UID:10000011-1785319200-1785326400@maccinc.net SUMMARY:Loneliness\, Loss\, and Substance Use Later in Life​ DESCRIPTION:This training explores how loneliness\, grief\, and life transitions can impact substance use among older adults. Participants will consider factors that may increase risk and discuss supportive approaches for prevention\, awareness\, and community response. \n2 CEUs awarded from OH Chemical Dependency Board. \nRegistration to Come URL:https://maccinc.net/event/loneliness-loss-and-substance-use-later-in-life/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://maccinc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sobriety-group.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR