Welcome to The Forum
A new center for training and collaboration to inspire and equip non-profit professionals
We help the people who help the people.
Launched in early 2023, The Forum is a community hub for education, training, mentoring, and collaboration for non-profit professionals. Located conveniently on Hope Haven‘s campus, we are offering cost-effective training and continuing education from top educators and presenters open to the non-profit community on wide-ranging topics such as:
- Compassion Satisfaction
- De-escalation
- Ethics and Boundaries
- Mental Health
- Motivational Interviewing
- Leadership Training
- Racial Bias and Equity in the service community
- Substance Use Disorder – Basics and Referrals
- Trauma Informed Care
Build Confidence in your Mental Health Interventions
Coming on March 20th: Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention
Expert trainer Dr. Andrea Garraway provides practical information to identify suicidal ideation and other crisis events, providing effective assessment and intervention tools. An engaging and innovative approach to ensure compassionate and confident responses -- you won't want to miss it.
March 30th: Mental Health Issues and Interventions
Building a community of frontline staff
The Mission of The Forum is to equip, train and support those who are accomplishing the work of helping the marginalized populations in Charlotte. Staff who feel supported and equipped to do the hard work that their mission requires, will serve with confidence and competence.
Out of a deep understanding and appreciation for the challenges of walking with the most vulnerable in our community, we offer the tools, training, staff care events and support that allows front line staff to serve with confidence and longevity. The support offered by The forum reduces burnout/ compassion fatigue and develops a vibrant community of service.
There is great need in Charlotte at the intersection of poverty, homelessness, addiction, and mental health issues.
But there is also great compassion for the most marginalized people in our community! Every day dedicated front line staff walk alongside people struggling with these issues, providing life-changing services and restoring hope.
The Forum was created to support the dedicated staff who are doing this great work—often overworked and underpaid and needing a place to collaborate, connect and learn together.
“The Forum is a great example of 1 + 1 = 3. The efficiency of the Forum provides high quality trainings at lower costs for mission-driven organizations, all while building connectivity across staff from different organizations.”
– Liz Clasen-Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Roof Above
Collaboration & Connection
Collaboration and Connection are the hallmarks of The Forum trainings and groups because we know that when staff from agencies across the community come together to learn and grow, they also form connections and networks that benefit their clients and their agencies.
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of attendees report feeling more confident and committed to continue serving the community because of the training they received at The Forum.
We want to hear from you!
We want to hear form you: Do you have an idea for a class that you and your team would like for us to offer? Do you know of a presenter that you would like to take a class from at The Forum? Or just have a general question or feedback?
Contact The Forum Director Barbara Thomas via email, or using this form. We can’t wait to hear from you.