Trainings
Winter 2022/2023
90-minute support group workshops
For center advocates
Whether you're prepping for your first group or have years of experience, these 90-minute virtual workshops will provide an opportunity to dig deeper into support group planning and facilitation. Workshop participants must have attended foundational support group facilitator training.
Workshop #1
Wednesday, December 14th 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Workshop #1 will focus on creating a basic support group outline and developing your own curriculum
Workshop #2
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Workshop #2 will focus on de-escalation during support groups and facilitation practice
For center advocates
Whether you're prepping for your first group or have years of experience, these 90-minute virtual workshops will provide an opportunity to dig deeper into support group planning and facilitation. Workshop participants must have attended foundational support group facilitator training.
Workshop #1
Wednesday, December 14th 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Workshop #1 will focus on creating a basic support group outline and developing your own curriculum
Workshop #2
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Workshop #2 will focus on de-escalation during support groups and facilitation practice
Trauma-informed agency training series
TBD
TBD
Spring 2023
Support Group Facilitator Training
TBD
WWC – Wabanaki History Training
TBD
Program Sustainability Training
TBD
Annual language access training
TBD
Trauma-informed agency training series
TBD
TBD
WWC – Wabanaki History Training
TBD
Program Sustainability Training
TBD
Annual language access training
TBD
Trauma-informed agency training series
TBD
Summer 2023
Conflict Resolution Training
TBD
Sex Worker Harm Reduction Training
TBD
Be Your Best Trainer
TBD
Human Trafficking and Exploitation for SA Advocates
TBD
TBD
Sex Worker Harm Reduction Training
TBD
Be Your Best Trainer
TBD
Human Trafficking and Exploitation for SA Advocates
TBD
Fall 2023
Public Speaking Training
TBD
Navigating DHHS contracts
TBD
MECASACon
TBD
TBD
Navigating DHHS contracts
TBD
MECASACon
TBD
WebinARS
Most past MECASA webinars can be accessed by viewing our YouTube page here.
Funding sources and how they can be used
January 5th | 3:00 - 4:30
Facilitator: Elizabeth Ward Saxl & Julie Montefesco, MECASA
Contact: Julie Montefesco, MECASA
Register here
Neurodiversity 101
January 26th | 10:00 - 11:00
Facilitator: Jess Bedard, MECASA
Contact: Jess Bedard, MECASA
Register here
Funding sources and how they can be used
January 5th | 3:00 - 4:30
Facilitator: Elizabeth Ward Saxl & Julie Montefesco, MECASA
Contact: Julie Montefesco, MECASA
Register here
Neurodiversity 101
January 26th | 10:00 - 11:00
Facilitator: Jess Bedard, MECASA
Contact: Jess Bedard, MECASA
Register here
SUPPORT CALLS
MECASA hosts role-specific, optional Peer Support Calls via Zoom. These calls are designed to connect staff throughout the state, share ideas, and stay up-to-date on resources.
CAC Provider Council Call
March 16 | 8:15am-10:00am
Contact: Katie C
Client Services Peer Support Call
Client Services Call Notes
Calls open to all center staff. View call info sheet
Contact: Kayce
Upcoming Call Dates and Topics
February 21, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Safety planning. Zoom Link
April 18 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Boundaries with callers engaging in problematic and/or abusive ways. Zoom Link
June 20 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Assessing and addressing suicidality. Zoom Link
August 15 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Supporting frequent callers. Zoom Link
October 17 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Handling sudden stops in communication with callers. Zoom Link
December 19 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Struggling with not being able to provide more tangible supports. Zoom Link
Topics not yet scheduled:
Creating a community of care
Communications Cohort Call
This call is for center staff working in communications/outreach and selected to participate by their director.
Last Wednesday of each month | 11:00a -12:30p
Contact: Jessica
Director Call
Weekly on Thursdays | 9:00am-10:30am
Contact: Jess
Family Advocate Peer Sharing Call
February 16th | 8:30am-10am
Contact: Katie C
Forensic Interviewer Peer Review
February 9th and 14th | 9:00am-11:00am
Contact: Katie C
Incarcerated Services Peer Support Call
Bimonthly | January 2023 start, awaiting director approval
Contact: Katie K.
Prevention Peer Support Call
Prevention Call Notes
December | no peer call this month (webinar Dec 13 on prevention evaluation part 2)
January date TBD | 3.00-4.00pm | Updates on trauma-informed additions to CSP
February 23 | 3.00-4.00pm | Topic TBD, tentatively porn literacy
March 9 | 3.00-4.00pm | tentative: Kelly Marie Meek: Economic justice approaches to sexual violence prevention
Save the Date: February 23, 2023 | Follow Up to upcoming two-part webinar series on surveys and data in prevention
Contact: Lisa for Zoom link password
Rural Advocate Peer Support Call
Rural Call Notes
Bimonthly on the last Tuesday | 2:00pm-3:00pm
December 27 | Topic: Creative Partnerships to Meet Basic Needs Zoom link
February 28 | Topic: Outreach in Rural Communities Zoom link
April 25 | Topic: Landscape of Recovery & Detox Services Zoom link
June 27 | Topic: Working with Island Communities Zoom link
Augusta 29 | Topic: Title IX & Rural Colleges Zoom link
Contact: Katie K.
Systems/SART Peer Support Call
Systems Call Notes
Calls open to all center staff. View call info sheet
Upcoming Call Dates and Topics
March 21 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Working with medical system partners. Zoom Link
May 16 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Working with LE system partners. Zoom Link
July 18 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Working with legal system partners . Zoom Link
September 19 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: TBD. Zoom Link
Contact: Kayce
Tri-State Advocate of Color Support Call
Monthly on Thursdays | 12:00pm-1:00pm
December 8
From facilitator Tracy Wright - This is solely an opportunity for spaciousness, resiliency, gratitude, reflection and connectedness for BIPOC advocates at local programs across Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. There are no expectations or requirements for what the space needs to be – we leave it’s exploration and development up to those who are in it.
Contact (for Zoom link & more info): Katie K
March 16 | 8:15am-10:00am
Contact: Katie C
Client Services Peer Support Call
Client Services Call Notes
Calls open to all center staff. View call info sheet
Contact: Kayce
Upcoming Call Dates and Topics
February 21, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Safety planning. Zoom Link
April 18 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Boundaries with callers engaging in problematic and/or abusive ways. Zoom Link
June 20 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Assessing and addressing suicidality. Zoom Link
August 15 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Supporting frequent callers. Zoom Link
October 17 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Handling sudden stops in communication with callers. Zoom Link
December 19 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Struggling with not being able to provide more tangible supports. Zoom Link
Topics not yet scheduled:
Creating a community of care
Communications Cohort Call
This call is for center staff working in communications/outreach and selected to participate by their director.
Last Wednesday of each month | 11:00a -12:30p
Contact: Jessica
Director Call
Weekly on Thursdays | 9:00am-10:30am
Contact: Jess
Family Advocate Peer Sharing Call
February 16th | 8:30am-10am
Contact: Katie C
Forensic Interviewer Peer Review
February 9th and 14th | 9:00am-11:00am
Contact: Katie C
Incarcerated Services Peer Support Call
Bimonthly | January 2023 start, awaiting director approval
Contact: Katie K.
Prevention Peer Support Call
Prevention Call Notes
December | no peer call this month (webinar Dec 13 on prevention evaluation part 2)
January date TBD | 3.00-4.00pm | Updates on trauma-informed additions to CSP
February 23 | 3.00-4.00pm | Topic TBD, tentatively porn literacy
March 9 | 3.00-4.00pm | tentative: Kelly Marie Meek: Economic justice approaches to sexual violence prevention
Save the Date: February 23, 2023 | Follow Up to upcoming two-part webinar series on surveys and data in prevention
Contact: Lisa for Zoom link password
Rural Advocate Peer Support Call
Rural Call Notes
Bimonthly on the last Tuesday | 2:00pm-3:00pm
December 27 | Topic: Creative Partnerships to Meet Basic Needs Zoom link
February 28 | Topic: Outreach in Rural Communities Zoom link
April 25 | Topic: Landscape of Recovery & Detox Services Zoom link
June 27 | Topic: Working with Island Communities Zoom link
Augusta 29 | Topic: Title IX & Rural Colleges Zoom link
Contact: Katie K.
Systems/SART Peer Support Call
Systems Call Notes
Calls open to all center staff. View call info sheet
Upcoming Call Dates and Topics
March 21 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Working with medical system partners. Zoom Link
May 16 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Working with LE system partners. Zoom Link
July 18 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: Working with legal system partners . Zoom Link
September 19 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Topic: TBD. Zoom Link
Contact: Kayce
Tri-State Advocate of Color Support Call
Monthly on Thursdays | 12:00pm-1:00pm
December 8
From facilitator Tracy Wright - This is solely an opportunity for spaciousness, resiliency, gratitude, reflection and connectedness for BIPOC advocates at local programs across Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. There are no expectations or requirements for what the space needs to be – we leave it’s exploration and development up to those who are in it.
Contact (for Zoom link & more info): Katie K
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