The Erie County Department of Mental Health (ECDMH) is delighted to host a monthly training series for anyone working in the system of care addressing mental health, substance use and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
The ECDMH collaborates with representatives from the mental health, substance use and intellectual/developmental disability provider communities to identify opportunities to support agencies, staff and support the retention of staff who deliver vital services.
Mark your calendar for 2025! Trainings will usually take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 12PM to 1PM. All sessions will take place in an online forum.
This is a true community collaborative and we are always looking for presenters to volunteer to share their expertise with our community!
Upcoming Sessions
The Erie County Department of Mental Health is delighted to host monthly online trainings to support agencies and staff involved in the Systems of Care serving the residents of Erie County.
"Side By Side in Grief: WNY Compassion Connection and Why It Matters"
12pm-1pm
Learn more about the history, mission and program offerings of WNY Compassion Connection: A Center for Grieving Children and Families and the power of peer support in grief. This presentation will also provide compelling data and a toolbox of skills and knowledge for better supporting and understanding bereaved people.
WNYCC was established in April 2024 as a monumental expansion of the nonprofit P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative's "Ultimate Compassion" program to serve any origin of loss.
WNYCC's mission is to help grieving children and adults navigate their journey to healing and resilience following a loss to death through the power of peer support and by fostering a grief sensitive community.
Presenters: Gwen Mysiak, CEO of P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative, Co-Founder of WNY Compassion Connection and Katerina Schlabig, WNYCC School Services Coordinator & Grief Educator
Check here often for upcoming sessions!