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SUMMARY:Church Talk: A Congregation Conversation regarding Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Church Talk is a faith-centered conversation space designed to bring together churches\, ministry leaders\, faith-based organizations\, and community members for open and meaningful dialogue around issues impacting our communities. \nJoin us on Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for an evening focused on Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health. This conversation will include reflection\, shared resources\, and refreshments\, while creating space to explore how churches can help Start the Right Conversation within their congregations and communities. \nModeled after a “Let’s Talk” discussion\, Church Talk offers a welcoming and supportive environment where faith communities can come together to share perspectives\, reduce stigma\, and consider compassionate ways to support individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder and mental health challenges. \nThrough conversation\, reflection\, and connection\, Church Talk aims to encourage faith communities to strengthen families\, uplift those in need\, and promote healing and well-being across the community. \nRegister Now
URL:https://maccinc.net/event/church-talk-a-congregation-conversation-regarding-substance-use-disorder-mental-health/
LOCATION:Trinity Baptist Church\, 461 St. Clair Avenue\, Columbus\, 43203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Teen Talk!
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by 100 Black Men of Central Ohio\, Inc. as part of their Elevate Leadership AcademyPresented in partnership with Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC) through the Start The Right Conversation campaign and sponsored by ADAMH of Franklin County. \nTeen Talk! is a youth-centered community conversation designed to create space for honest dialogue around substance use and mental health challenges. As part of MACC’s Start The Right Conversation campaign\, this event is intended to encourage open discussion\, meaningful connection\, and supportive engagement with young people in a welcoming community setting. \nThrough guided conversation and shared reflection\, Teen Talk! offers youth an opportunity to be heard\, encouraged\, and connected with helpful resources. This event centers the importance of youth voice while promoting understanding\, support\, and healthier conversations around topics that deeply affect young people\, families\, schools\, and communities. \nTeen Talk! also reflects the mission of the Elevate Leadership Academy by uplifting young voices\, encouraging personal growth\, and helping participants build confidence\, connection\, and awareness. \nWhat to Expect \n\nOpen and supportive conversation – Youth will have space to engage in real talk about substance use\, mental health\, and the challenges facing young people today.\nEncouragement and connection – Participants will be welcomed into a setting that promotes listening\, support\, and respectful dialogue.\nResource sharing – Attendees will be connected with helpful information\, community resources\, and support options.\nYouth-centered engagement – The event is designed to uplift youth voice and create an environment where young people feel seen\, heard\, and valued.\nCommunity-based support – Teen Talk brings together trusted organizations and community leadership to foster awareness\, connection\, and hope.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nTeens and youth\nFamilies and caregivers\nYouth-serving professionals\nEducators and school staff\nCommunity members\nMentors and youth advocates\nAnyone interested in supporting healthy conversations around youth mental health and substance use\n\nEvent DetailsSaturday\, April 25\, 202610:00 AM – 11:30 AMColumbus Africentric Early College3223 Allegheny AvenueColumbus\, Ohio 43209 \nRegistration is not required. \n                                             
URL:https://maccinc.net/event/teen-talk/
LOCATION:Columbus Africentric Early College\, 3223 Allegheny Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43209\, United States
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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
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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.​ \n**Please note that there is an option for either in-person attendance and livestreaming. The in-person will include art materials to make your own creation. \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. \nAn email with the Zoom link will be sent to the livestream attendees before the event. \nPlease contact MoPoetry Phillips  at 1mopoetry@gmail.com  for any additional questions. \nRegister Now
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
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