Upcoming Trainings at PRTC
September 2026
Strengthening Professionalism in the Recovery-Oriented Field
This interactive training supports peers in moving from preparation to employment in the recovery workforce. Participants will build practical skills in professional communication, resume development, job searching, and interview preparation. Participants will gain the tools and confidence needed to present themselves professionally, navigate the hiring process, and pursue meaningful employment in recovery-oriented settings.
Training Dates and Times
Thursday, September 24, 2026
10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4cG6C1V
Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
September 29, 2026, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | In-person
Philadelphia Recovery Training Center, PRTC
520 N. Columbus Blvd. Ste. 201
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Trauma impacts more people than we may realize. Are you prepared to recognize it and respond in a trauma-informed way?
Research shows that 67% of people have experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE). Understanding how trauma can affect a person’s physical, emotional, and social well-being is an important part of creating safer and more supportive environments.
Join us in person for an engaging, interactive workshop that brings trauma-informed care to life through discussion, multimedia, and hands-on learning. Together, participants will explore the complex impact of trauma and strengthen their understanding of how trauma-informed approaches can support the individuals and communities they serve.
Presented by Melissa L. Groden, MS, HC-BCP, CFRS
Register here: https://bit.ly/3VtfSAm
Need assistance? Our computer lab is open every Friday, a welcoming space for peers to get one-on-one support as they work toward their next goals. We can help with online applications, resume updates and formatting, completing online trainings for CRS/CFRS recertification, and even taking the CRS exam in person at the center.
Register here: https://bit.ly/49Zm7jg
The Philadelphia Recovery Training Center (PRTC) is more than a training center. It is a place where peers, supervisors, and recovery professionals come to grow, lead, and strengthen the recovery community. PRTC provides recovery-focused, peer-centered trainings that support skill-building, professional growth, and continuing education. Our goal is to help individuals and organizations build confidence, strengthen leadership, and create lasting impact in the field.
As part of PRTC, the Philadelphia Peer Leadership Academy (PPLA) has been building peer leaders since 2007. PPLA was created through the vision and support of DBHIDS and PRO-ACT, who recognized the need for stronger peer-driven leadership in Philadelphia’s behavioral health system. The program was built on the belief that people with lived experience should have a voice in shaping services, strengthening communities, and leading system change. Together, PRTC and PPLA are committed to developing strong, confident, and community-rooted leaders who help move recovery forward.
Training services are free in Philadelphia through funding provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)