TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & CONSULTATION PROGRAMS

Sandra came to PROTOTYPES WomensCare to get the results of the pregnancy and HIV tests she had taken. Both were positive. Numb, distraught, and uncertain about how she had been infected, Sandra was afraid for her unborn child and terrified to disclose her HIV status to her partner, fearing he would accuse her of being unfaithful. Sandra's life was changed by an invitation to participate as a workshop hostess for PROTOTYPES' Healing Our Village Conference. There, she learned about medical interventions that could prevent her from passing HIV to her child. Sandra said, "I left the conference feeling encouraged, empowered and am no longer afraid to share my HIV status with my partner."

Since the inception of the conference in 1991, clients have worked side-by-side with the organizing committee to present this event to more than 4,000 providers.

 

Josette Mondanaro Women's Resource Center (JMWRC)

The Josette Mondanaro Women's Resource Center (JMWRC) encompasses three programs. Its staff development program provides training to staff from more than 200 community-based organizations across LA County on substance abuse, HIV, hepatitis C, trauma, and mental health. JMWRC also convenes an annual skills building conference, Healing Our Village, which brings together providers and clients/consumers from more than 400 agencies to learn best practices in providing culturally responsive services to persons with co-occurring disorders. Finally, JMWRC provides technical assistance to community-based organizations and other community groups for the purpose of enhancing their substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and other vital services for women, adolescents, and children.

For information on the Women's Resource Center, please contact the Director at 310-641-7795.

HIV Cross-Training

PROTOTYPES' HIV Cross-Training Program was implemented in 1991. The program's goal is to increase the knowledge and awareness of administrators, executive directors, clinicians, and other front line staff from community-based organizations throughout LA country about effective education, prevention and intervention strategies for treating HIV/AIDS, particularly as it relates to substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, trauma, and other health concerns. The program also provides HIV-Focused Community Forum/Cross-Training Sessions, which highlight emerging trends and/or new research data.

For information on HIV Cross-Training, please contact the Director at 310-641-7795.

Professional Training

PROTOTYPES' Professional Development Program offers training to social services practitioners, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and substance abuse counselors, to help them reach their maximum potential and to better serve their clients, particularly those highly vulnerable clients with co-occurring disorders. The program includes courses that provide continuing education and certification credits for these professionals.

For information on the Professional Training Program, please contact the Director at 310-641-7795.