Recovery University

The education division of Mecklenburg’s PROMISE offers trainings on a variety of  topics related to the Recovery Model and service provision in North Carolina. Participation in the Recovery University trainings satisfies the North Carolina state requirements for 2-5 additional hours of training related to the target population of adults with SPMI and SMI.  Trainings are free to all agencies receiving IPRS funding, all consumers and family members, and one employee from each non-IPRS agency in Mecklenburg County. Trainings will be offered at minimal cost to all other non-IPRS agency employees.

Curriculum for Recovery University incorporates up to date research, evidence based practices, and the formally endorsed North Carolina state curriculum.

Recovery University offers the following:

Recovery Trainings:

Module I:      Why Recovery? History of Mental Health and Emergence of the

                        Recovery Model

Module II:     Recovery Model: Past, Present and Future

Module III:   Promoting a Recovery Oriented Environment

Module IV:   Implementing Recovery: Preparing For the Team Meeting

Module V:    Implementing Recovery: A Team Approach

Module VI:   Recovery Tools

Personalize a Training For YOUR Agency!

Is there a topic that has sparked your organization's interest? Does your agency need specialized training for endorsement or accreditation purposes?

 Requested trainings have included:

History of Mental Health Treatment

History and Emergence of the Recovery Model an In depth Look

Community Support: The Nuts & Bolts

A Technical Look at Person-Centered Planning in Recovery

Developing Individualized and Meaningful Goals

Taking a Chance: Dignity of Risk in Recovery

Bringing the Team Together: Learning How to Run a Team Meeting

Creating Your Own Wellness Toolkit

Motivating Staff

  Mecklenburg's PROMISE can assist you too!

Contact us  today and we will customize a training that will meet your needs!

Community Support Recovery Toolkit Trainings:

 (Coming January 2008)

Crisis Trainings: Predict, Prevent & Plan

 (Coming December 2007)

Crisis Planning: A Powerful Wellness Tool

Developing A Crisis Plan

Wellness Tools

Formally Endorsed State Trainings:

(Coming April 2007)

Role of First Responder and Crisis Training

Person Centered Thinking and Planning

Community Support Service Definition

Staff Development Trainings:

 (Coming Soon TBD)