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Education & Training

We TEACH Skills
For REAL LIFE

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What's Included?

Skills-based learning that meets you and your community where you are.

From hands-on workshops to certification-track trainings, our education programs build practical skills for individuals, families, and organizations.

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  • Skills-Based Workshops

    Practical sessions on stress management, healthy coping, and communication skills for individuals and groups.

  • Professional Development

    CEU-eligible trainings for clinicians, educators, and community partners on evidence-based practices.

  • Peer Support Training

    Curriculum that prepares community members to support one another through mental health and substance use challenges.

  • Family & Caregiver Education

    Practical tools and guidance for families supporting a loved one through recovery or mental health care.

  • Organizational Training

    Custom trainings for schools, workplaces, and community organizations on prevention, wellness, and resilience.

Meet Our Team

Led by a Team Committed to Building Real-World Skills

Dr. Paulette R. Eason-Williams
Rhonda Shelley (placeholder photo)
Adrienne Gross (placeholder photo)
Jeanette Perkins (placeholder photo)

Dr. Paulette R. Eason-Williams

Executive Director of Heuristic Quest Foundation
PhD, LCPC, CADC

Every training program at HQ2 reflects Dr. Eason-Williams' commitment to equipping individuals and communities with practical tools for lasting wellness.

"Our vision is to create a spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally safe environment of self-aware individuals, educated about themselves and their choices, so that they may become more happy, healthy, and prosperous."

Rhonda Shelley

Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

Rhonda leads workshops on healthy coping skills and communication, bringing the same warm, client-centered approach to groups that she brings to individual sessions.

"Our vision is to create a spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally safe environment of self-aware individuals, educated about themselves and their choices, so that they may become more happy, healthy, and prosperous."

Adrienne Gross

Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

Adrienne facilitates peer support and community trainings, creating a supportive, judgment-free space for participants at every skill level.

"Our vision is to create a spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally safe environment of self-aware individuals, educated about themselves and their choices, so that they may become more happy, healthy, and prosperous."

Jeanette Perkins

Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor
CADC

Jeanette combines trauma-informed care with substance use expertise to lead trainings that help caregivers and professionals support lasting recovery.

"Our vision is to create a spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally safe environment of self-aware individuals, educated about themselves and their choices, so that they may become more happy, healthy, and prosperous."

Why HQ2?

Real change happens when people have the tools to sustain it, so our trainings are practical, evidence-based, and built for real life. The more skills someone builds, the more equipped they are to support themselves and others.

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    Practical, Skills-Based Curriculum

    Every training is hands-on and built around real situations, so participants leave with tools they can use immediately, not just information.

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    Led by Experienced Clinicians

    Our trainings are developed and delivered by licensed clinicians with direct experience in mental health, substance use, and community outreach.

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    Accessible to Everyone

    Most education and training programming is offered at low or no cost to the community, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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From requesting a training to what our workshops cover, here's what people ask most about education and training at HQ2.

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