Forest View Hospital offers the following CEUs and patient-focused seminars:

A collaboration with the Kent County Community Health Improvement Plan.

Every month in Grand Rapids, people who are refugees are arriving after fleeing horrendous conditions in their homelands caused by war and civil unrest. They come here to seek safety and a new life. Many arrive with mental health challenges, such as PTSD.

This 5-part educational series will provide useful information for both clinicians and non-clinicians who are working with refugee community members.

October 4 – Developing a Greater Understanding of the Experiences of Refugees and Misplaced People

October 11 – Foundations OF Refugee Trauma Treatment

October 18 – Serving Refugees – Communication Considerations and Skill Development

October 25 – Fundamentals to Understanding the Treatment of Refugee Mental Health

November 1 – Refugee Substance Use Disorder/Philosphy of Care

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Forest View Hospital’s professional staff are ready to help find the best treatment options for you or your loved one. Call 616-942-9610 for a no-cost, confidential assessment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need immediate medical assistance, contact 911 or seek the nearest emergency room.