Black Wall Street Reno

Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training
2022-11-07 08:30 - 2022-11-11 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Black Wall Street, 301 Cordone Ave Suite LL40, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Attend Our Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training in November

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist training is a 46-hour course that requires 40-hrs of group participation and 6-hrs of online independent learning through Connect for Recovery i.e. pretest, homework, and posttest. This course will provide you with the foundational knowledge and learning to understand what a PRSS is and what they are not, their role function, and how to perform and apply peer support services in clinical and non-clinical work and/or volunteer environments.

The training covers the core competencies of peer recovery support specialists in four domains, including advocacy, mentoring and education, recovery and wellness support, and ethical responsibility; which will fulfill the Nevada Certification Board to receive a certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist.

This course is in person from November 7-11; Monday-Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm and is being offered at no cost to Nevada’s recovery community. A $5 deposit (plus fees) is required to hold your seat which will be refunded to you at the end of the class. If you’re interested in attending, you can purchase tickets to our peer support specialist training here.

Important info About Peer Recovery Support Training

If you have any questions please contact instructor Sara Cerruto, scerruto@forrecovery.org

All materials will be provided and attendance on all five days is required to complete the training and receive your certificate of completion.

*To qualify for your Nevada PRSS certification you must identify as a person in recovery from substance use and/or mental health and have two years of recovery.

Halloween Spooktacular Costume Party
2022-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Project Discovery “Sky Tavern”, 1110 Sky Tavern Rd, Reno, 89511, United States
Please join us for our Halloween Spooktacular costume party, an evening of family fun at the Sky Tavern Lodge. This all-ages event will be fun for everyone. Come in costume for the contest. There will be plenty of tricks and treats. We’ll dance the night away with DJ spinning favorite songs. We’ll also have a piñata filled with goodies.

This event is a first of its kind at Sky Tavern and ticket sales will benefit Sky Tavern, Project Discovery, Black Wall Street, and Forever14.org.

We hope to see you on the mountain for a Spooktacular Halloween celebration.

P﻿S- No Gore Please

Financial Leadership Class
2022-10-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Black Wall Street, 301 Cordone Ave Suite LL40, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Come join our FREE financial class Saturday, October 22nd featuring financial advisor Robbie Tapia of Edwards Jones for this informative financial leadership class on budgeting & savings.

Food boxes, household items, and much more.

No registration necessary. Just show up and fill out some quick paperwork.

Mobilize Recovery Across America Tour
2022-09-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Reno BELIEVE Sign in City Plaza, 10 North Virginia Street, Reno, 89501, United States
Be part of one of the first stops of the nationwide Mobilize Recovery Bus Tour. Sign the bus and leave a message of hope for others in our country. Join Recovery Advocates, Leaders, and Community Members for this one-of-a-kind event as we celebrate National Recovery Month. Enjoy an evening of connection, speakers, and resources.

Presented by the Foundation for Recovery, this Free event will help to highlight the recovery experiences unique to regions throughout the United States and Nevada. The event is Free to attend but advanced registration is encouraged.

"Public Narrative Training" Course
2022-09-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa, One Lake St. Reno, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Join public narrative trainer Rosi Greenburg and artist Joseph Green for this experimental workshop to learn how to share your stories in powerful ways and use storytelling in your leadership. This workshop is based on Public Narrative, the leadership practice taught by Professor Marshall Ganz at Harvard University.

Space is limited so all participants must register before the event. You must be able to attend the full four hours to attend this workshop as the elements build on one another and go deep. We will have several breaks during the time.

NARCAN Training on August 20th, 2022
2022-08-20 15:00 - 17:30 | Black Wall Street, 301 Cordone Ave Suite LL40, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
PLEASE NOTE – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

This NARCAN training event will help you learn how to administer NARCAN nasal spray to a person who is overdosing on opiates. If you are interested in attending this NARCAN training event, please call us for more information.

Suicide Prevention/ Zip Lining
2022-08-13 07:00 - 17:00 | Project Discovery “Sky Tavern”, 1110 Sky Tavern Rd, Reno, 89511, United States
