Mental Health Issues and Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, and Physically Disabled Populations
Continuing Education Credits Available!
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s ACCESS FOR ALL Underserved Cultural Communities committee is offering a one-day, six (6) hour training ideal for LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Licensed or Registered Nurses, license-waived clinical disciplines, and other providers of mental health services and supports for individuals with disabilities.
Trainings will provide information specific to providing mental health treatment, services and supports to people with disabilities:
- Client’s rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act rights and client advocacy
- Culturally relevant best practices for working with clients with disabilities
- Resources to help clients access and use Assitive Technologies, including Telehealth
- Reducing barriers to access mental health services in Los Angeles County
Register:
Wednesday, October 28, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Participants will receive three (3) CEUs upon completion of the training.
For more information and to sign up, please call Wayfinder Family Services at 323-290-4384.
Or send an email with your name, phone number, and the training date you wish to attend to WFSrsvp@wayfinderfamily.org
For 24/7 mental health services help, please call the ACCESS line at 1-800-854-7771. Funded by the Mental Health Services Act and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health in partnership with Wayfinder Family Services.
October 26, 2020