This learning collaborative will focus on the implementation of cultural responsiveness in behavioral health settings with the goal of helping community-based organizations, service providers, and individual community leaders to move from good intentions to actionable outcomes and sustainability. The learning collaborative is open to anyone and everyone who is committed to learning about and advancing DEI efforts, and the knowledge base gained through this series aligns with the National CLAS Standards and the NIATx Change Leader Academy curriculum.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Describe the trust level in your organization regarding DEI
• Learn to reframe your thinking about DEI work as being driven by outcomes
• Discover how DEI progress is helped or hindered by power dynamics
• Explore a novel approach to identity/difference that builds on mutual understanding and defuses backlash
• Gain an understanding of how to use the necessary tools for building an effective DEI strategy

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

• This learning collaborative has a maximum capacity of 30 participants.
• Participant registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
• Due to the limited capacity, individuals working in HHS Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) will be accepted into the learning collaborative first.
• Individuals working outside HHS Region 5 are welcome to register and will be accepted into the learning collaborative on a first come, first serve basis to fill any remaining space until the max. capacity is reached.

TO REGISTER: Click the “register” button and complete the Zoom registration form. You will be notified via email if your registration has been approved and that confirmation email will contain the “join meeting” link.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 7, 2025

TRAINING SHEDULE:

All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 10:00 AM–11:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET on the following dates:

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

CERTIFICATES:

Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.

The Great Lakes ATTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.