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July 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: Free
presents:
Mental Health Roadmap
*In-Person Training*
Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Fayette County Community Action Agency, Inc. | 108 North Beeson Ave. Building D. Uniontown, PA 15401
Cost: FREE TO ATTEND!
This program is funded by a generous grant from the Staunton Farm Foundation.
What to Expect
Navigating the mental health system can be overwhelming, but understanding it is the first step toward effective advocacy and support. This practical session guides professionals and family members in recognizing early signs of mental health concerns, exploring care options, and overcoming barriers such as stigma, cost, and accessibility.
With interactive activities and actionable strategies, participants will gain confidence in asking the right questions, preparing for appointments, and addressing challenges in accessing care. Designed to empower individuals and caregivers, this training provides the tools and resources needed to advocate effectively, support loved ones, and navigate the mental health journey with clarity and purpose.
Objectives
- Explore strategies for working effectively with healthcare providers, educators, and insurance professionals to advocate for care.
- Develop skills to define clear goals based on strengths and needs, and outline actionable steps for achieving them.
- Learn to organize, track, and communicate essential information related to diagnosis, treatment, and care plans.
- Gain tools and confidence to ask meaningful questions, address barriers, and advocate for mental health needs effectively.
Facilitator
Lisa Kennedy is a single parent of 4 adult children and grandmother of 4 as well. She is a former Foster Parent and an Adoptive Parent. She’s also currently an Elected School Board Director for The School District of the City of York and a Family Peer Support Specialist. Lisa has spent more than 20 plus years supporting, educating, and advocating for children and families. She enjoys growing and learning through the many opportunities afforded her while engaged in workshops/trainings with others. Lisa has had the opportunity to present locally and across the state of PA in various areas such as education, family support, and mental health needs. She sits on many local, state and national committees and boards in the aforementioned areas.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Social Work: 1.5 CEUs – Pending Approval (No Additional Cost)
Social Work: “NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. Upon approval, 1.5 CEUs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.”
Questions?
Contact Allison Fisher at trainings@penncares.org.
PennCares Cancellation Policy
- PennCares Support Services reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.
- PennCares reserves the right to substitute course instructors as necessary.
- If PennCares cancels an event, registrants will be offered a full refund.
Postponement: Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of an event, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date.
Substitutions and Transfers: We understand that circumstances may occur to prevent you from attending a training. If you find that you are unable to attend one of PennCares’ trainings, you have several options:
- Send a substitute: Substitutions are accepted as long as a written request is received. Substitutions may be made without penalty provided the original registrant contacts PennCares at trainings@penncares.org to request this change.
- Transfer to another course: Transfers are accepted up to the day of the event as long as a written request is received. In the event the registrant cannot attend a scheduled course for which he or she is enrolled, registration can be transferred to another course.
- Refund of monies: Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received by the training refund deadline stated on the training registration form. (See below for cancellation policy).
Registration Cancellation by Participant
- Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to request a refund for your registration is 5 business days before the event.
- Registration cancellations requested prior to the deadline will be eligible to receive a refund less a 5% administration fee. *
- Cancellations received less than 5 business days before the event will not be eligible for a refund and will be billed for the total cost.
- Registered no-shows are not eligible for a refund and will be billed the total cost.
- Cancellations will be accepted via e-mail to trainings@penncares.org and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
- All refund requests must be made by the attendee/payee.
- Refund requests must include the name of the attendee, the training date, and payment method.
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