Events

This three-part course integrates theoretical frameworks with practical communication skills to consider how we can bring a more holistic approach to our work with people who use drugs. The first session introduces Dr. Zinberg’s “Drug, Set, Setting” framework to develop a multidimensional understanding of drug use, examining how pharmacological properties, individual characteristics, and societal factors […]

Victim service providers at every level, national, state, and local, are grappling with the painful reality of doing more with less. Federal and state cuts to basic safety net resources are leaving survivors with impossible choices: staying in unsafe environments, facing financial collapse, or returning to abusive situations. At the same time, programs that serve […]

If trauma is chaos, healing is order. This webinar explores what recovery looks like for the helpers themselves—criminal justice and human service professionals carrying the weight of secondary trauma. Drawing from Dr. Judith Herman’s empirically validated Trauma and Recovery framework, we’ll examine each of the four stages of healing through the lens of provider well-being. […]

The Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS) is a rental subsidy for families with children in NYC who are on Cash Assistance (CA).  In this course, we will briefly review key elements of the CA program, including how household size is determined and how income is calculated. We will cover FHEPS eligibility and the FHEPS […]

If you work with people, it’s crucial to know how to defuse dangerous situations before they become violent. This workshop will equip you with a trauma-informed approach to de-escalate situations with confidence, interpersonal communication skills, and empathy. You will explore the dynamics of how our brains manage escalating emotions, identify enablers of violence, and learn regulation skills […]

A complete and well-developed supportive housing application is critical to accurately presenting the client’s needs, strengths, and eligibility for housing. Incomplete documentation or insufficient information can delay approval and reduce the likelihood of a successful housing placement. In this webinar, the presenter will share best practices for conducting housing-focused assessments and preparing accurate, comprehensive applications, […]

What does leadership look like at the top — especially for women who’ve spent decades in public service? In this candid, wide-ranging conversation, three senior leaders in corrections share the real talk behind the titles: how they’ve navigated career wins and setbacks, the weight of caregiving and postponed self-care, the question of what comes next, […]

This second webinar builds on the mobile crisis foundations introduced in Webinar 1 by examining how communities structure the “someone to respond” component of a coordinated behavioral health crisis continuum. The session reviews behavioral health-led mobile crisis teams, co-responder approaches, peer models, and hybrid or regional adaptations comparing their purposes, strengths, limitations, and appropriate use […]

Foundational Launchpad is a no-cost, fully online, primarily self-paced foundation and career-exploration/readiness program delivered in partnership with the Tech Talent Pipeline (TTP). You work through the curriculum on your own schedule, with optional weekly pair-programming and study-group sessions plus a short weekly progress check-in form. The curriculum covers JavaScript fundamentals through object-oriented programming, asynchronous JavaScript, […]

Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D – and what’s Part C? It is important to have a basic understanding of Medicare to better assist Medicare beneficiaries. This course will cover the different parts of Medicare, as well as choices in the Medicare program – Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage – and the pros and […]

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) develops and implements innovative programs that improve lives, public safety, and fairness in the justice system. In this webinar, staff members from MOCJ will detail the different areas that MOCJ works in to support individuals in contact with the criminal justice system and how to prevent deeper […]

Appropriate and effective communication and marketing strategies are essential to building awareness and understanding of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and connecting people to crisis support when they need it. Faith-based communities are often trusted sources of support, connection, and guidance, making them valuable partners in increasing awareness and understanding of 988. This webinar […]

Many individuals in recovery have complex trauma histories that influence eating behaviors, body image, and food access. This training introduces a trauma-informed framework for discussing nutrition in substance use treatment settings. Participants will learn how to recognize trauma- related eating patterns, avoid triggering or stigmatizing food language, and support clients using a compassionate, harm-reduction approach […]

One of the challenging aspects of working with bereaved children is how different grief in children and adolescents looks from adult grief. This two-part series is designed to help care providers develop a foundation from which you can support grieving young people and their families or carers with cultural humility and caring presence. Part 1 […]

This webinar will explore how professionals and organizations can build mutually beneficial partnerships with people who bring lived experience of the criminal legal system and will examine the role of trust, power, communication, boundaries, and meaningful inclusion in developing effective working relationships. Participants will explore strategies for recognizing lived experience as a form of expertise, […]

Dual eligibles are those who have both Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Learn about how Medicare and Medicaid coverage work together, as well as instances when they do not, and coverage options for “dual eligibles.” Covered in this course is a brief overview of Medicare and Medicaid, how dual eligibles can access their health coverage – […]

Non-attorney advocates can play an important role in helping residential tenants navigate housing court in NYC, especially in the wake of COVID-19. Learn about the current landscape of housing court, including how a landlord begins a nonpayment case, how a tenant answers a petition, and how parties appear for their court date. Discover defenses that […]

Anger is a normal human emotion, but when left unmanaged, it can significantly impact emotional well-being, relationships, and treatment outcomes. This workshop explores anger through the lenses of neuroscience and the Person-in-Environment framework, helping participants understand its biological, psychological, and environmental influences. Attendees will learn evidence-informed assessment and intervention strategies to help clients manage anger, […]

First responders are expected to show up in the most chaotic, traumatic, and emotionally charged moments, often without the space to process what that exposure costs them over time. During periods of social unrest, public scrutiny, and organizational instability, that burden only intensifies. When the culture reinforces the idea that seeking help is weakness, stress […]

Future Code NYC x Codesmith is a 42-week, no-cost program designed to transform New Yorkers into full-stack engineers ready to lead in the modern tech landscape. Delivered in partnership with NYC Tech Talent Pipeline, Workforce Development Corporation, and the NYC Department of Small Business Services, this program combines expert-led curriculum, project-building experience, and career development […]

The Martinsburg Initiative (TMI) is a nationally recognized, evidence-based prevention and early intervention model designed to break the cycle of substance use, trauma, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Founded in Martinsburg, West Virginia, TMI brings together law enforcement, schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, and higher education with one shared mission: to strengthen families, prevent substance […]

When our socio-political environment is acutely challenging, both therapist and client are often navigating a similar internal and external crisis. Within the context of global stress, countertransference is heightened. Objective neutrality is replaced by our shared human experience of fear, anxiety, and loss of our sense of safety. Damage to our emotional, social, moral and […]