Change Matrix empowers partners by building capacity and offering expertise in leadership, evaluation, and learning. We collaborate to manage systemic change, aiming for justice. Discover how we help communities achieve sustainable transformation at an upcoming event.
The strength of community-based organizations (CBOs) is knowing and engaging with their own stories and that of their communities to make a difference. Building on previous Elevate CBOs webinars, this four-part series, led by Carlos Morales of Viva Technology will focus on providing the context and tools necessary for behavioral health organizations to convey their…
This second session in the series asks: How might we create safe and brave spaces to uplift the wisdom and leadership of historically targeted identities in healing work? The learning objectives include: How to create brave and safe spaces for young people who are historically oppressed Teaching advocacy to young people to ensure they know…
Expanding the Bench® (ETB) works to support Evaluators and Funders of Evaluation to ensure that power is distributed equitably to lead change toward justice. In doing so we reach many audiences, and it’s vital that we create a shared understanding around culturally responsive and equitable evaluation (CREE). That’s why, with help from content experts and…
This session’s essential question is: How might we challenge the deficit model permeating prevention and recovery to make space for culturally sustaining perspectives and practices in the field? Counter the impacts of vicarious trauma and burn out by creating a safe and responsive learning community for the YYA workforce to be heard and seen in…
The strength of community-based organizations (CBOs) is knowing and engaging with their own stories and that of their communities to make a difference. Building on previous Elevate CBOs webinars, this four-part series, led by Carlos Morales of Viva Technology will focus on providing the context and tools necessary for behavioral health organizations to convey their…
This session’s essential question is: How might organizations truly value, uplift, and support the wisdom and skill of those with lived experience? Join us as we explore peer support in healing-centered engagement. The learning objectives include: How YYA serving organizations can implement peer support providers, and uplift lived experience professionals Learn about the power and…
This fourth and final session’s essential question is: How might organizations truly value, uplift, and support the wisdom and skill of those with lived experience? Join us as we explore peer support in healing-centered engagement. The learning objectives include: How YYA serving organizations can implement peer support providers, and uplift lived experience professionals Learn about…
The strength of community-based organizations (CBOs) is knowing and engaging with their own stories and that of their communities to make a difference. Building on previous Elevate CBOs webinars, this four-part series, led by Carlos Morales of Viva Technology will focus on providing the context and tools necessary for behavioral health organizations to convey their…
In this session, NTTAC will dive deeper into the relationship of peer-to-peer and guardian-to-child, and share some times during conversations for how to help in the mental health journey of one another, in a non-judgemental, and loving manner. Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Tips: When it comes to peer relationships (may it be between students, colleagues, friends,…
In this first session and throughout the series, MHTTC will take a deep dive into trauma-sensitive and culturally responsive strategies for welcoming students back to school from special education programs, juvenile justice system involvement, hospitalizations, and more. MHTTC goal is to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to create nurturing environments that uplift…
In this second session, Amanda Lipp will focus on trauma-sensitive and culturally responsive strategies for welcoming students back to school from hospitalization. This session will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to create nurturing environments that uplift students and foster their resilience as they navigate these significant transitions. MHTTC will explore practical strategies…
In this last session, Oriana and Melissa will focus on trauma-sensitive and culturally responsive strategies for welcoming students back to school from juvenile justice system involvement. MHTTC goal is to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to create nurturing environments that uplift students and foster their resilience as they navigate these significant transitions.…
