A 1.5-hour training with Jessica Goff
March 20, 2024
10am-11:30am
PRESENTATION: This 90-minute interactive training is presented by Seacoast Outright, a NH based nonprofit that serves, supports, and advocates for LGBTQ+ youth. “Engaging with the LGBTQ+ Community” covers applicable terminology, the role of bias on mental health outcomes, and the importance of practicing active allyship. Presenters share practical strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ clients, families, and community members. Questions are encouraged throughout.
Following this training, participants will be able to:
- Explain general terms and concepts relevant to the LGBTQ+ community, including gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation;
- Describe discrimination on negative mental health outcomes and the importance of inclusion, particularly for youth; and
- Identify at least 2 strategies to support LGBTQ+ clients, coworkers, and community members in the workplace and beyond.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Jessica “Jess” Goff (she/her/hers) works as the Community Outreach and Education Coordinator at Seacoast Outright, a nonprofit organization that serves, supports, and advocates for LGBTQ+ youth in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire and beyond. As part of this role, she coordinates educational opportunities and events within the community that increase the visibility and inclusion of LGBTQ+ youth.
Jessica holds her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire and her Bachelor's degree in Human Development from Rivier University. She has worked within the nonprofit sector for the past six years and has continually sought to create intersectional safe spaces in her work with youth, unhoused folks, individuals with Developmental Disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. She is a lifelong NH resident and currently lives in Concord.
REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $25; *Non-Members $30; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org
1.5 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 1 & 3-4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-7 & 15-17
CPS Domains: 3 & 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form. For multiple registrants you must register each one individually. Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received. Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration. Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received. We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics. Thank you.
This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
