According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Behavioral health equity is a right! A right to access high-quality and affordable health care services and supports for all populations, including Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality. This series will offer important tools and advance ideas relevant to the varied needs, perspectives, and communities in Region 4.
August 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
In this enlightening virtual training, we will delve into the transformative power of authentic community engagement as a catalyst for advancing health and racial equity. We will explore the dynamic intersection of these critical issues, shedding light on the profound impact of systemic racism on health outcomes. By unpacking the principles of authentic community engagement and offering strategies to overcome barriers, we'll equip you with actionable insights to foster equitable change. Through real-life case studies, ethical considerations, and the role of humility, we'll empower you to actively contribute to healthier, more equitable communities.
By the end of this presentation, you will:
Cerise Hunt, PhD, MSW, is the Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, director for the Center for Public Health Practice, assistant professor in the Department of Community & Behavioral Health at the Colorado School of Public Health on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She is responsible for collaboratively leading the school’s efforts to advance equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence. Cerise is also responsible for forming community linkages that guide public health practice, providing education and workforce development opportunities, and engaging in public health practice research. Cerise was instrumental in the formation of the Colorado Black Health Collaborative, which is a community-based organization that is committed to improving health and wellness in Colorado’s Black, African, and African American communities through collaborations, and partnerships, with community-based organizations, non-profits, public organizations, private entities, and government agencies.
Carlton Hall is the President and CEO of Carlton Hall Consulting LLC (CHC), a multi-faceted, full-service consulting firm designed to provide customized solutions and enable measurable change for communities, organizations, families and individuals. Carlton Hall has been providing intensive substance abuse prevention focused and community problem solving services to the nation for the last 25 years. His responsibilities, unique set of skills and experience have made him one of the most highly sought after instructors and guides for community problem solving across the nation and internationally, with successful achievements in South Africa, Ghana, Bermuda, Kenya and others. CHC is honored to be invited to contribute to annual convenings of The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the governing body of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). CHC has co-organized, delivered and participated in side-meetings and special events.
Carlton spent twelve years with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) serving in several leadership positions and including most recently Acting Vice President, Training Operations, and Acting Director for CADCA's National Coalition Institute. Currently, Carlton and the CHC team provide executive training and technical assistance support to the Southeast PTTC (Region 4). Additionally, Carlton sits on several boards of directors, including, the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (NA-DEC) and Movendi International. Learn more about Carlton at http://carltonhallconsulting.com/about.html
CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for the stated contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar on the video platform.
Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days.
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