Past Events

Need assistance applying and/or integrating the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria? Join On-the-Spot the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. CT for a one-hour session with an ASAM professional who will answer and discuss questions related to: program development; 6-dimensional assessment and treatment planning; and continued service, transfer and discharge management. Participants will have the opportunity to share case studies and receive guidance on how to use ASAM to make informed decisions with the client across the continuum of care. OtS is an open forum guided by the participants at each session. We look forward to meeting you and providing guidance on using ASAM. No registration required, join anytime within the hour. Join ASAM Integration and Application OtS anytime during the scheduled day/time using the Zoom login below: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/761231872 Step 2:  Join by Telephone (ONLY if device does not have a microphone built in) Dial: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 761 231 872

Mid-America ATTC is proud to present a four-part series on Trauma-Informed Care for Faith Communities. This educational training is designed to support faith communities of all types by deepening participants’ understanding of trauma's prevalence, the impact of chronic stress, and practical strategies that can be implemented to support the well-being of all. The Intro to Trauma-Informed Care in Faith Communities will take place in person at the Oasis Church International: 11500 E 53 St, Raytown, MO 64133. About the Presenters: Pastor Michael Brooks is a proud native of Kansas City, Mo. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of The Oasis Church International (formerly) Zion Grove Baptist Church in Kansas City since July 2000. He has over 37 years of experience as a Senior Pastor and Minister. He is also a certified Substance Use Counselor and has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and detox units around the country in many different settings. He works as a Community Health Worker with the Jackson County Health Department. Pastor Brooks is heavily involved in the community. The President of the Concerned Clergy Coalition, Formerly Co-Chair of the Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equality (MORE2), and a founding member of the Violence Free KC Committee with the Kansas City Health Department. He is also the founder of (H.O.P.E.) Ministries, Helping Our People Evolve, & was Co-Founder of HOPE Academy Charter School for high school dropouts. He is a Kansas City coach, mentor, advocate, and consultant. Kreasha Williams is currently serving as a Senior Behavioral Health Consultant with the Center for Trauma Informed Innovation, at University Health-Behavioral Health in Kansas City, Missouri. Employment at University Health for the past 24 years has contributed to a myriad of personal and professional growth opportunities. With a background in mental health, substance use education, and Christian counseling, Mrs. Williams is proficient at leading strategic learning, facilitating community education, and organizational development initiatives with a foundation in trauma informed care and resilience. Kreasha Williams is also the founder and sole proprietor of Vision Speaks, a faith-based establishment where the mission is to inspire, influence, and activate personal growth in others; encouraging individuals to always aspire for greater. Mrs. Williams actively serves communities as a licensed minister, certified executive coach, certified professional coach, mentor, motivational and inspirational speaker, trainer and facilitator. Please download the training flyer for more information.

Description: Difficult moments don’t have to grow into "incidents" that can threaten client engagement and retention. This workshop is designed to equip participants with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training has been approved for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

DESCRIPTION The Central East ATTC is collaborating with the Black Psychiatrists of America organization to deliver a webinar that focuses on the inequities in care and treatments of vulnerable populations who are battling with addiction.  During this webinar, participants will focus on gaining knowledge on the basis of addiction, patient placement criteria, and policies that impact racial justice. OBJECTIVES • Explain the basic science of addiction and the intersection of harm reduction philosophy • Identify researched standards of care and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria • Assess ASAM’s Racial Justice Policy Statement and recommendations for addiction professionals   *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform. Contact Hours (Certificate of Attendance): up to 1. 25 for attending the entire session. If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you. PRESENTER Rochelle Head-Dunham MD, DFAPA, FASAM Dr. Rochelle Head-Dunham is a graduate of Xavier University (Gamma Alpha, Fall 1980) and Tulane University School of Medicine, and is an Addiction Psychiatrist who currently serves as the Executive Director and Medical Director for Metropolitan Human Services District. Dr. Head-Dunham is an Endowed Professor at LSU, is an Associate Professor also at LSU and Adjunct Clinical Professor at Tulane. Dr. Dunham is no stranger to federal and state level service as she is a 33 year state civil service employee/ She formerly served as both, LA-OBH Assistant Secretary and Medical Director, the State Commissioner for MH and SSA Director for Addictive Disorders.   Named a “Physician Champion” for the state of Louisiana, she is a thought leader and strategist on systems level change. Her visionary impact to our communities is progressive, transformative, and health justice informed.  

Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based, conversation model for evoking and enhancing intrinsic motivation to change behaviors. In this video-conversation, participants will discuss the core components of this model and practice using the skills of Motivational Interviewing, particularly in the context of substance use behavior change(s). Prior knowledge of Motivational Interviewing is not required. This learning community is open to everyone engaging in conversations about behavior change - educational degrees or credentials are also not required. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This three-part training has been approved for six renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and six initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend all three sessions in their entirety, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Curious about the Invitation to Change (ITC) model? This session is designed to introduce you to this holistic approach for supporting families affected by substance use. Learn how ITC empowers support systems—family, friends, and caregivers—with effective tools to help their loved ones. Who Should Attend? This session is perfect for anyone who is part of a support system for someone struggling with substance use. Whether you’re a family member, friend, or caregiver, ITC offers valuable insights and practical tools to foster positive change and compassionate support. Join us to discover how ITC can make a difference! Location: Kansas City Public Library: Lucile H. Bluford Branch 3050 Prospect Avenue Kansas City, MO 64128

Description: This interactive learning community conversation deconstructs the 'art' of listening to it's core elements and provides opportunities for listening practice and reflection. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training has been approved for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS): Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Health Our CLAS training series aims to promote equity in health outcomes by increasing cultural and linguistic awareness. This training is ideal for organizations and individuals focused on advancing equitable practices and reducing disparities for marginalized communities. January 14 – Virtual Webinar (9 AM - 12 PM CST) March 25 – Virtual Webinar (9 AM - 12 PM CST) November 11 – Virtual Webinar (9 AM - 12 PM CST)

Description: Research data indicate higher rates of trauma among justice-involved persons than the general population. The effects of traumatic experiences can challenge a person’s capacity for recovery and pose significant barriers to accessing services, often resulting in an increased risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system. This interactive training instructs on what trauma is and how to avoid re-traumatizing individuals, increase safety for them and practitioners, potential to decrease recidivism, and promote and support recovery of justice-involved persons. Although this training is designed with community corrections, court personnel, and law enforcement in mind, behavioral health providers working with justice involved persons may also find it useful in understanding core issues of trauma and trauma-informed approaches. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CTSS, CARC Credits: This training meets the requirements for six renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and six initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee.

The focus of substance use disorder treatment services tends to target behavioral, physical and cognitive aspects of substance use and recovery. Addiction services also have to consider acquisition of blood-borne infections and other communicable diseases and how their impacts can influence  client/patient motivation and health. This training will inform on the most commonly experienced substance use related conditions and how providers can best support their client/patient community during their recovery process. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CTSS, CARC

Curious about the Invitation to Change (ITC) model? This session is designed to introduce you to this holistic approach for supporting families affected by substance use. Learn how ITC empowers support systems—family, friends, and caregivers—with effective tools to help their loved ones. Who Should Attend? This session is perfect for anyone who is part of a support system for someone struggling with substance use. Whether you’re a family member, friend, or caregiver, ITC offers valuable insights and practical tools to foster positive change and compassionate support. Join us to discover how ITC can make a difference! Location: Kansas City Public Library: Lucile H. Bluford Branch 3050 Prospect Avenue Kansas City, MO 64128

Description: Difficult moments don’t have to grow into "incidents" that can threaten client engagement and retention. This workshop is designed to equip participants with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training has been approved for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

This learning collaborative will focus on the implementation of cultural responsiveness in behavioral health settings with the goal of helping community-based organizations, service providers, and individual community leaders to move from good intentions to actionable outcomes and sustainability. The learning collaborative is open to anyone and everyone who is committed to learning about and advancing DEI efforts, and the knowledge base gained through this series aligns with the National CLAS Standards and the NIATx Change Leader Academy curriculum.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Describe the trust level in your organization regarding DEI Learn to reframe your thinking about DEI work as being driven by outcomes Discover how DEI progress is helped or hindered by power dynamics Explore a novel approach to identity/difference that builds on mutual understanding and defuses backlash Gain an understanding of how to use the necessary tools for building an effective DEI strategy   REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: This learning collaborative has a maximum capacity of 30 participants. Participant registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Due to the limited capacity, individuals working in HHS Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) will be accepted into the learning collaborative first. Individuals working outside HHS Region 5 are welcome to register and will be accepted into the learning collaborative on a first come, first serve basis to fill any remaining space until the max. capacity is reached.   TO REGISTER: Click the “register” button and complete the Zoom registration form. You will be notified via email if your registration has been approved and that confirmation email will contain the “join meeting” link.   REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 7, 2025   TRAINING SHEDULE: All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 10:00 AM–11:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET on the following dates: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Wednesday, April 9, 2025   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.   The Great Lakes ATTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

The Take 10! Transforming Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and their Families series discusses current issues and challenges confronted by diverse women presenting with substance use, SUDs, and who are in recovery. Women experience SUD in ways that are distinct from men. Historically, access to treatment for women has been limited, a disparity that persists today. Studies show that when women begin treatment for SUDs, they frequently arrive with more severe medical, behavioral, psychological, and social struggles compared to men. For these reasons, there is a need for gender-specific services.   Topic 3 (Overview Session): Considerations for Male Clinicians Treating Women with SUDs This 30-minute overview session will introduce participants to the emotional, physical, and socioeconomic factors that uniquely impact women during treatment, and especially how these factors relate to considerations for male clinicians treating with women with SUDs.   Learning Objectives This overview session will address the assessment and screening of co-occurring disorders in women with a special focus on the following information: Women’s treatment history and current aspects of women-centered treatment in the United States, with a focus on the Midwest The link between trauma, substance use, and other co-morbidities in women Trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches for specific racial/ethnic women in recovery Effective clinical strategies, interventions, and resources that help improve engagement, retention, and completion of treatment programs   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.   Trainer: Tim Devitt, Psy.D., LCPC, CADC, is a clinician, trainer, consultant, researcher and executive leader with a 35+ year commitment to providing recovery-oriented services to individuals, families and organizations. He currently operates a clinical therapy and consultation practice in the Chicago Metropolitan Area with a specialization in integrated mental health and substance use care for adolescents and adults. His past programmatic development work has included leading the integration of mental health and substance use treatment in assertive outreach, residential and center-based outpatient and intensive outpatient programing. Tim has presented nationally and co-authored 20 peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter on the integration of evidence-based practices to best meet the comprehensive needs of people with substance use and mental health conditions. Tim is the proud recipient of the 2022 William White. Lifetime Achievement Award (awarded by the IL Chapter of The National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Counselors, NAADAC), a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), a lecturer at the University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, a senior adjunct faculty at Adler University (MA in Military Psychology and MA in Applied Psychology), and serves as board member for Serenity Academy of Chicago, a start-up 501(c)(3) organization committed to the formation of alternative peer groups and a recovery high school for youth and families struggling with addiction and Edna’s Circle, a start-up recovery home and comprehensive recovery services program on the Westside of Chicago. The Great Lakes ATTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

Making Your Job of Changing Things Easier Thinking about making a change to improve how your behavioral health organization does its work, reduce stress on staff, and have a more meaningful impact on those you serve? Change can be hard, and time consuming, and it’s often difficult to know if it makes a difference. In February 2025, SSW ATTC will be offering a four week virtual NIATx Change Leader Academy (CLA) to learn straightforward, practical, effective tools for implementing changes at your organization and in your work and measuring the impact. Participation is free, but organizations will be asked to submit an application to participate because capacity is limited. Registration will open mid-January 2025. Want to Learn More? Check out this 2 minute NIATx ON A NAPKIN video. Sign up to participate in a 30-minute virtual information session about the upcoming SSW ATTC NIATx Change Leader Academy (CLA) and for notification of the opening of the learning collaborative registration. The information session will be held on January 7, 2025 from 10:00 – 10:30 am Central Time. SIGN UP FOR INFO-SESSION

Description: Difficult moments don’t have to grow into "incidents" that can threaten client engagement and retention. This workshop is designed to equip participants with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training has been approved for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

A common approach in learning any complex skill is to work with experts assisting in the development of competencies. Motivational Interviewing (MI) On-the-Spot offers an opportunity to enhance practitioners’ skills and confidence in the utilization and integration of MI into practice by providing access to subject matter experts to obtain immediate feedback during a one-hour, online, open forum. Bring your questions and join in on the dialogue to increase MI knowledge and change clinical practice approaches through the utilization of an MI style of communication.   To join Motivational Interviewing OtS use the Zoom login below on the scheduled time and day: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84298416541 Step 2: Join by Telephone (ONLY if device doesn't have a microphone built in): Phone: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 842 9841 6541

This 16-hour training (12 hours of live interactive training through Zoom + 4 hours of professional development plan assignments), combined with the 14-hour online “Clinical Supervision Foundations I” training, will meet the 30-hour Clinical Supervision training requirement for the Advanced Counselor and Master Counselor status, as referenced in the OASAS Substance Use Disorder Scope of Practice. This training recognizes the crucial role that Clinical Supervision holds as the cornerstone of performance improvement at both the program and client level. Clinical Supervision, when properly implemented by competent Clinical Supervisors, improves client care, develops clinical skills, and improves the knowledge and professionalism of clinical personnel. It is also paramount in imparting and maintaining ethical standards in the addictions profession. Registrants must complete “Clinical Supervision Foundations I” and email their certificate to [email protected] no later than Thursday, January 2nd in order to attend this training. We will email the Zoom links for the training after receiving your certificate. Click HERE for more information regarding the 14-hour “Clinical Supervision Foundations I” training through HealtheKnowledge. New guidelines from OASAS... "Pre-requisites for attending CSFII have been updated to include a CASAC with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. In addition, all registrants must be current clinical supervisors or currently on a career path to be in the position within one year. Registered individuals must provide proof that they meet either criterion by having their current supervisor sign off on their training registration, in addition to providing a copy of their completion certificate for the 14-hour CSFI online training." Trainer: Dr. Delores Blackwell, LCSW Credits: This training meets the requirements for 16 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 16 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend all three sessions in their entirety, turn on their video cameras, actively participate, and complete the homework assignment to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Need assistance applying and/or integrating the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria? Join On-the-Spot the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. CT for a one-hour session with an ASAM professional who will answer and discuss questions related to: program development; 6-dimensional assessment and treatment planning; and continued service, transfer and discharge management. Participants will have the opportunity to share case studies and receive guidance on how to use ASAM to make informed decisions with the client across the continuum of care. OtS is an open forum guided by the participants at each session. We look forward to meeting you and providing guidance on using ASAM. No registration required, join anytime within the hour. Join ASAM Integration and Application OtS anytime during the scheduled day/time using the Zoom login below: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/761231872 Step 2:  Join by Telephone (ONLY if device does not have a microphone built in) Dial: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 761 231 872

The Take 10! Transforming Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and their Families series discusses current issues and challenges confronted by diverse women presenting with substance use, SUDs, and who are in recovery. Women experience SUD in ways that are distinct from men. Historically, access to treatment for women has been limited, a disparity that persists today. Studies show that when women begin treatment for SUDs, they frequently arrive with more severe medical, behavioral, psychological, and social struggles compared to men. For these reasons, there is a need for gender-specific services.   Topic 2 (Overview Session): Assessment  and Screening of Co-occurring Disorders This 30-minute overview session will introduce participants to the emotional, physical, and socioeconomic factors that uniquely impact women during treatment, and especially how these factors relate to the assessment and screening of co-occurring disorders.   Learning Objectives This overview session will address the assessment and screening of co-occurring disorders in women with a special focus on the following information: Women’s treatment history and current aspects of women-centered treatment in the United States, with a focus on the Midwest The link between trauma, substance use, and other co-morbidities in women Trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches for specific racial/ethnic women in recovery Effective clinical strategies, interventions, and resources that help improve engagement, retention, and completion of treatment programs   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.   Trainer: Carmela J. DeCandia, PsyD, is a licensed clinical child psychologist who has dedicated her career to advancing best practices and policies to support vulnerable children and families, and to improve the systems which serve them. In practice for nearly 30 years, her primary work focuses on building trauma-informed systems of care. Her specialties include: child and adolescent development, family homelessness,  addressing the impact of traumatic stress, program development and systems change, neurodevelopmental testing and family assessment. A compassionate clinician and effective leader, she is nationally recognized as a writer, advocate, and public speaker. She has led direct service and national agencies including St. Mary’s Women and Children’s Center and The National Center on Family Homelessness. Currently, Dr. DeCandia is the Owner and President of Artemis Associates, LLC where she provides training and consultation to organizations  to enhance resilience for children, families, and their providers. In addition, she maintains a clinical practice in neurodevelopmental and psychological testing of children at Strong Roots Counseling center, and is the Principal Investigator on a NICHD funded project to develop the screening instrument - NEST Early Childhood. Dr. DeCandia has published extensively in academic journals and educational reports, and lectures on lifespan development and psychological testing at Boston College Graduate school in Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology. For her work, she was named the recipient of the 2016 Horace Mann Spirit of Service Award by Antioch University.   The Great Lakes ATTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the Health Education & Training Institute, is providing targeted TA in Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Substance Use – Advancing the Practice on 12/19/24 with subject matter expert Stephen Andrew. This training is for learners who have completed the Motivational Interviewing Fundamentals and who want to deepen their skill and understanding of MI. [This targeted technical assistance (TA) event was requested by a specific Region 1 organization. If your organization is interested in similar TA please contact [email protected]]

Wednesday December 18, 2024 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT Presenter: Catherine Thatcher Brunson Description: The holiday season, often marked by joy and celebration, can also be a period of heightened stress and emotional challenges. This presentation delves into the often-overlooked intersection of substance use and suicide, focusing on the critical importance of self-care during this time. We will explore the complex dynamics that can exacerbate substance use and suicidal ideation during the holidays, including social isolation, financial stress, and strained family relationships. Learning Objectives:  Explore how factors like social isolation, financial stress, and strained family relationships can bring up substance use and suicidal thoughts during the holidays. Discover effective coping strategies and practical self-care techniques. Understand ways to build resilience and promote mental well-being. Create a supportive environment for navigating holiday challenges. Learn the knowledge and tools to prioritize self-care and offer compassionate support to those struggling during the holiday season. Presenter Bio: Catherine Thatcher Brunson has worked in the field of prevention for over 20 years and has served as a consultant and trainer with the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America (CADCA). She is a certified QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Suicide Prevention Instructor, an evidence-based suicide prevention program. Ms. Brunson was the recipient of the FBI’s Community Director’s Leadership Award and received a Presidential appointment to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Drug Free Communities Advisory Commission. She has a B.S. in business from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Continuing Education: This webinar is approved by the TCB Standards Committee, Provider Number 2050-20, One and a half (1.5) hours general Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Expires 06/25. TCB is a member of IC&RC, the global leader in the credentialing of prevention, addiction treatment, and recovery professionals. AR, LA, NM, and OK are eligible to submit TCB approved CEUs to their licensing board as long as their state approves IC&RC credits.   This webinar is in response to a need in HHS Region 6 and intended for behavioral health professionals and students in AR, LA, NM, OK, and TX.

Description: Behavioral health and health care settings offer a spectrum of programs including substance use, mental health, and medical and recovery services. Professionals providing these supports use an array of competencies to empathize and assist persons with substance use and other psychosocial problems. Always focused on helping others, professionals can experience challenges in practicing self-care for themselves. This interactive workshop provides an opportunity for providers to review wellness practices and experience the benefits of intentional, micro-structured, self-care interventions. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training has been approved for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

DESCRIPTION SCREENING, BRIEF INTERVENTION, and  REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (SBIRT) SBIRT is a comprehensive public health approach for delivering prevention, early intervention and referral to treatment services to people using substances in a harmful or risky way. During this training we will be discussing the conceptual framework of SBIRT as a public health model and its impact as a system change initiative. We will also review the skills necessary to provide screenings, brief interventions, and extended brief interventions.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Identify SBIRT as a system change initiative. 2. Discuss the need to change how we think about substance use behaviors, problems and interventions. 3. Distinguish between the information screening does and does not provide. 4. Define brief intervention/brief negotiated interview. PRESENTER  Billie Jo Smith, MS, LPC Billie Jo currently serves as a Program Manager for the Behavioral Health Integration team at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Health Plan.  Billie Jo has worked in the addiction treatment field for over 15 years, first as a clinician, and later a supervisor and manager in various clinical settings including residential and outpatient treatment facilities. Billie Jo trains and consults with providers in the behavioral and physical health fields across the United States. Billie Jo conducts all levels of Motivational Interviewing (MI) training up to and including coaching and supervision.  Billie Jo trains MIA-STEP (Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools for Enhancing Proficiency), SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment), Technology-Based Clinical Supervision and other topics relevant to the treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders.  Billie Jo has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2018.  Billie Jo is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania.