Trauma-Informed Mental Health Skill Building Trainings

July 2024 – This summer, the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport (CHJS) and the Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC) will equip stakeholders from various Chicago neighborhoods with trauma-informed mental health skills. This training will enhance community support during the summer months when violence rates and compounding stressors typically increase.

Participants will learn strategies to:  

  • Build Relationships cscc
  • Create Trust and Psychological Safety
  • Use Tailored, Evidenced – Based Regulatory Activities
  • Navigate Engagement Approaches 
  • Address the Impact of Implicit Bias
  • Connect to Mental Health Resources

Community Areas: Austin, Greater Englewood, Greater Garfield Park, Virtual 

Schedule:

  • REGISTER –> Austin: Wednesdays 7/24 & 7/31
    • Location: Austin Public Library
    • Time: 1p-4p
  • REGISTER –> Greater Englewood: Tuesdays 8/6 & 8/13
    • Location: Harper High School
    • Time: 10a-1p
  • REGISTER –> Virtual (2-day, 2 hour): Thursdays 8/8 & 8/15
    • Location: Zoom
    • Time: 10a-12p
  • REGISTER –> Greater Garfield Park: Thursdays 7/25 & 8/1
    • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory
    • Time: 2p-5p

 Questions? Reach out to Ivan Ortega, CHJS Chicago Manager. iortega@chjs.org