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We are launching our new SOCAT Training & Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) today!

The TTAC will house trainings, technical assistance, and resources available for the community. Periodically, we will send out newsletters on upcoming trainings that are being offered. If you'd like to subscribe to the mailing list, please click the link below!

If you have any questions around the TTAC and what we offer, please email us at SOC.TACenter@tn.gov.
Upcoming Trainings
Peer Leadership Academy
The Peer Leadership Academy will have two tracks: Young Adult Track and Family Track.

August 11-12, 2018
Nashville, Tennessee

Transition to Independence (TIP) Model Training
This 2-day interactive workshop gets audiences thinking differently about how to work with transition-age youth (TAY) with mental health needs. Attendees will learn about key best practices for this age group, including the developmental differences in working with TAY and their families, ideas to incorporate into one's current practices, and collaboration opportunities with other participants.  

August 23-24, 2018 - 9:00am-4:30pm CST
Nashville, Tennessee

More information and registration coming soon!
Pyramid Model Trainings
The Pyramid Model is a conceptual framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s healthy social and emotional development. The Pyramid Model provides guidance for early childhood special education personnel, early intervention personnel, early educators, families, and other professionals.
 
These two, three-day Train-the-Trainer opportunities, hosted by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, in partnership with TAMHO and The Pyramid Model Consortium will provide materials and training for professionals interested in the ability to train others in the Pyramid Model framework and strategies. To apply to attend the Train-the-Trainer training, please complete this link . Applicants will be notified by August 20,2018.
 
August 27-28-29, 2018  | 9:00am – 4:00 pm CST (Focus: Infant & Toddler)
September 4-5-6, 2018  | 9:00am – 4:00 pm CST (Focus: Pre-K)
Centerstone (44 Vantage Way) - Nashville, Tennessee
 
For more information, contact: Melissa Binkley, Regional Intervention Program Director at melissa.binkley@tn.gov or 615-963-1177. 
Building Strong Brains: ACEs
Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs are stressful or traumatic experiences that disrupt the safe, nurturing environments that children need to thrive. Exposure to ACEs can lead individuals toward the adoption of unhealthy habits and the onset of negative long-term health and economic issues. However, there is hope!

August 29, 2018 - 9:00am-12:00pm CST
Nashville, Tennessee

2018 System of Care Across Tennessee (SOCAT) Conference
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS), in partnership with the Tennessee Commission on Children & Youth (TCCY) and the Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations (TAMHO) are excited to announce the upcoming 2018 System of Care Across Tennessee (SOCAT) Conference . 

September 21-22, 2018
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Conference registration and details coming soon!
Intermediate Wraparound Training
Third training in the series for frontline wraparound practitioners, supervisors, and directors to enhance their skills and move toward higher quality practice. Common implementation challenges are addressed in this training. You must have already taken Introduction to Wraparound and Wraparound in Engagement Trainings.

August 14-15, 2018
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Introduction to Wraparound Training
First training of the series for front-line wraparound practitioners, supervisors, and directors as well as community partners who may participate in a child and family team process.

October 2-3-4, 2018
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Family Engagement Training
Are you having difficulty connecting with families?
Do you want some new and innovative techniques to engage families?

Please join us for a journey on understanding the importance of family engagement and discussing family engagement best practices.

October 17, 2018
Nashville, Tennessee

More information and registration coming soon!
Wraparound in Engagement Training
Engagement in the Wraparound Process (1-day) Second training in the series for frontline wraparound practitioners, supervisors, and directors as well as community partners who may participate in a child and family team process. You must have already taken Introduction to Wraparound Training.

November 13, 2018
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Join our TA Network &
Become a Content Expert
The SOCAT TTAC is looking to expand our network of key individuals and organizations who have expertise in a wide variety of topic areas.

Some areas of expertise we would like to expand in include:
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
  • Parenting a Child, Youth, or Young Adult with a Mental Health or Substance Use Challenge
  • School-Based Mental Health
  • Responding to Challenging Behavior
  • Parenting Support
  • Advocating for your Child Across Settings
  • Navigating the Child-Serving Systems
  • Effective Communication Between Youth/Young Adults and their Parents/Caregivers
  • Youth Transitioning to Adulthood

Would you like to apply to be a Content Expert?
Please click one of the links below depending on if you are an individual or organization!
More Coming Soon: Be on the Lookout!
NEW Training & Technical Assistance Website!
Within the next month, we should have our new TTAC Website up and going! Below are the information you will be able to find on the website:
  • Trainings
  • Technical Assistance
  • Resources
  • AND MORE!

If you can't find what you need, you'll be able to request training, technical assistance, and resources as well!
CARE Model Trainings
This training on the CARE Model will be free to attend. There will be 4 trainings occurring in different parts of Tennessee in September 2018. More information coming soon!
Youth & Young Adult Mental Health Frame Labs
This training on Youth & Young Adult Mental Health Frame Labs will be free to attend.
System of Care Across Tennessee
Training & Technical Assistance Center
500 Deaderick Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37219