EncoreWorks: Build Your Next Chapter with Confidence
2026-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Centerstone Administrative Offices – Springfield, MO, 2885 West Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
EncoreWorks: Build Your Next Chapter with Confidence

Join Centerstone for EncoreWorks, a free four-week employment support program designed to help participants sharpen job search skills, strengthen resumes, and prepare for their next opportunity.

May 18 – June 10, 2026
Mondays and Wednesdays
11:00 a.m. – Noon CT
Springfield, Missouri

Event Details

Location
Centerstone Administrative Offices, 2885 West Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO

About This Program

EncoreWorks is a no-cost employment support program offered by Centerstone, the nation’s largest nonprofit behavioral health provider. It was created to help community members successfully navigate today’s job market.

Who Should Attend

The program is open to anyone re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or looking for their next role. Individuals aged 50 and older are especially encouraged to participate.

What to Bring

Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop if available. A limited number of loaner devices will be provided.

Quick Details

When: Every Monday and Wednesday, May 18 – June 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – Noon CT
Where: Centerstone Administrative Offices
Format: In-person, facilitator-led sessions
Cost: Free

What You’ll Gain

Resume development and refinement
Interview preparation and techniques
Job search strategies and best practices
Support navigating online job platforms
Confidence in your professional story

Meet the Facilitators
Davida Norwood, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Dee DePriest, Talent Acquisition Specialist

Centerstone | Employment Support Program

Fairway to Recovery 2026
2026-05-16 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club, 4800 Chase Oaks Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34241, United States
You’re invited to tee off at Centerstone’s Fairway to Recovery at Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club in Sarasota! This 2nd annual golf tournament promises to be a day of fun and friendly competition, and all proceeds from the event will support Centerstone’s recovery services.
Fairway to Recovery is all about having a great time while making a difference. The day offers a blend of relaxation and excitement while supporting Centerstone’s life-changing work for those in recovery. Whether you’re there to perfect your game, connect with friends and colleagues, or support an important cause, golfers of all skill levels are welcome. Enjoy delicious food, exciting drawings, and prizes for the top performing teams.
We look forward to seeing you on the greens and making a positive impact on our community, together!

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Hope Starts Here: Food, Mental Health, and Community Support
2026-05-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Centerstone West Frankfort, 902 West Main, West Frankfort, IL, United States
Hope Starts Here: Food, Mental Health, and Community Support

Join Centerstone and the City of West Frankfort for a community event focused on mental wellness, practical support, and connection.

Friday, May 15, 2026
West Frankfort, Illinois
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT
Public Event

Event Details

Location
Centerstone – West Frankfort Office, 902 West Main Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896

About This Event

This Mental Health Awareness Month event brings the community together to support well-being, reduce stigma, and strengthen access to practical resources.

Event Highlights

The program includes the unveiling of an outdoor food pantry and an official proclamation reading honoring Mental Health Awareness Month.

How You Can Help

Attendees are invited to bring a non-perishable food item, hygiene product, or cleaning supply to help stock the new outdoor pantry.

Quick Details

When: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT
Where: Centerstone – West Frankfort Office
Parking: Please avoid the empty lot next to the office

Bring a Donation

Non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies are all welcome and will help stock the new outdoor pantry for community members in need.

Community Impact

The event connects mental health awareness with tangible community support, reinforcing that hope starts with accessible care, shared resources, and neighbor-to-neighbor action.

Centerstone | Community Event

Seeking Safety Group Therapy
2026-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual event
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based skills group tailored to women who have experienced trauma or substance use. Seeking Safety offers 25 topics, each representing coping skills relevant to trauma and substance use disorder, such as healthy relationships, healing from anger, and recovery thinking.
To promote a safe and effective treatment group, this event is only open to individuals who identify as female.
In order to receive a certificate of completion, participants are expected to complete ten sessions.
Topics can be completed in any order, so you can join the group at any time.

Every Thursday
Beginning January 8, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT
Register with the form below

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.” Hellen Keller

To register for the group, please complete the form below:

Tobacco Free Group
2026-05-14 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Centerstone Alton – Edwards Street, 2615 Edwards Street, Alton, IL, 62002, United States
This evidence‑based group is designed to teach practical skills, increase motivation, and support members in reducing tobacco use and breaking free from a highly harmful habit. The group focuses on building healthier routines and encouraging engagement in treatment and meaningful activities.
Who can Join?
All individuals in Centerstone services are welcome, including:

Individuals who are currently using tobacco and feeling curious about change.
Those who have recently tried to quit and want additional support.
People who need or want to stop using tobacco for health, personal, or other reasons.

Group Facilitators:

Kelly Van (Kelly.Van@centerstone.org)
Angela Shewmake (Angela.Shewmake@centerstone.org)
Melissa Freand (Melissa.Freand@centerstone.org)

Interested?
Contact one of the group facilitators or your counselor.

Every Monday
Beginning January 12, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT
Virtually via Zoom
Contact Group facilitators for Zoom link

Every Thursday
Beginning January 8, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT
Centerstone Alton Office
2615 Edwards St., Alton, Illinois 62002

On The Line: CBT for Substance Use Disorder
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual event
Register For The Zoom Training
*This session is intended for residents of Tennessee.
Register For The Zoom Training

Synopsis of Training:

This course is designed to teach and help staff deliver the core components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders (CBT for SUD), an evidence based psychotherapy, to clients experiencing substance use disorders. This training will utilize a few different training methods that were designed specifically for clinicians working in real world settings. It is not designed to be an extensive CBT-SUD training, but rather an introduction and overview of core CBT for SUD techniques.
Learning Objectives:

How to build trust and create buy-in with clients experiencing a SUD
How to structure your CBT for SUD sessions and set realistic goals
How to utilize a functional analysis with your client
How to prepare for relapse and introduce harm reduction

The Centerstone Research Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7204. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centerstone Research Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of programs.
