Events

Equity Committee Meeting

ACRC’s Equity Committee advances principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the work of the Association and recommends best practices for our membership and the field at large. Meet our Equity Committee Chair, Donelle Hauser! And our...

PRTF Affinity Group Meeting

The challenges of administering care in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility are unique. Our colleagues running PRTFs look forward to connecting with their colleagues to discuss their own barriers and successes in the past and going forward in an ever-changing...

Residential Directors Affinity Group

Most organizations that provide residential interventions employ a solo residential director. This nuanced role has few peers with the same level of responsibility. Join ACRC’s new affinity group to connect and engage with residential directors from across the country...

Youth & Family Committee Meeting

The goal of this committee is to engage, encourage and enhance the youth and family voice within ACRC by participating in board decisions, membership, conferences, and other committees. It also seeks to broaden the awareness and perspective of the youth and family...

Replacing Coercive Interventions Affinity Group

Let’s continue to create cultures of care! Join ACRC members in ongoing conversations around replacing coercive strategies with trauma responsive interventions. While all organizations are further along the path to reducing and eliminating restraints, removing point...

Membership Committee Meeting

As a membership organization, it is important to keep our membership diverse and connected. This committee seeks ways to promote networking, engagement and educational opportunities; as well as ensuring new members are welcomed and integrated into their new network of...

Program Committee Meeting

ACRC’s program committee makes recommendations about ongoing training and webinar topics and produces our renowned annual conference. Both the annual conference and the yearly direct care summit draw attendees from around the world to dive into clinical excellence and...

Family Needs and Assessment (FANS) Training Opportunity

The Family Needs & Strengths (FANS) assessment and outcome tool for Family Peer Support is derived from the Child Needs & Strengths (CANS), developed by Dr. John Lyons in partnership with Family Peer Support Services Program Directors in New York state. Family...