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DESCRIPTION In collaboration with the MidAltlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) and STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins, there is an opportunity to attend a virtual First Responders series. This event explores the ways in which Trauma specific to an HIV diagnosis and Treatment can intersect with historic personal trauma to create a unique experience for those living with HIV.  First Responders will be offered practical information and strategies re: how to best support clients with this complex trauma experience. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Relay the ways in which HIV diagnoses and treatment may leave a trauma legacy for clients pursuing Behavioral and Medical Health Care Summarize the considerations that First Responders working with people living with HIV need to hold be effective interventionists Recite at least 5 strategies to increase effective support to people living with HIV related to their health and well-being despite a trauma history TARGET AUDIENCE  The training is designed for EMS and first responders in Pennsylvania. Interested EMS workers in other states are also welcome to attend but will only be able to receive a certificate of attendance. SPEAKER Laura Hinds, MSW, LCSW, is a clinical social worker with experience in medical, behavioral, and mental health settings. Laura has had the pleasure of working with high-acuity special needs populations and their providers for over 22 years. An alumna and instructor at Penn’s School of Social Policy and Practice for 13 years, and Bryn Mawr’s School of Social Work and Social Research for the past 4 years, Laura has supported the learning and education of new social workers, veterans in the field, and their interdisciplinary partners. With a focus on trauma, human and gender development, racial equity, and crisis intervention Laura supports special needs populations and those who serve them.              SERIES FLYER  

Participants will increase awareness about sexual orientation, gender identity, and how personal biases impede care and ultimately identify how to develop an environment that is LGBT user effective. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training meets the requirements 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 training in its entirety, turn on their video cameras, and actively participate to receive credit.

The Institute of Medicine describes person-centered care as the qualities of compassion, respect and responsiveness to the needs, values, and expressed desires of each individual patient. But how do we ensure that we as providers are working from ‘where the client is at’ instead of from our own agenda?    Effective engagement strategies grounded in eliciting information, positive regard and empathetic understanding will be discussed. Further, the content will inform and highlight Cultural Humility key components as a means to person-centered care to enhance the opportunities that build trust and rapport. When people who seek services are heard and included in their treatment care, they are more likely to commit to their own recovery and wellness process.   Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-T Credits: This training meets the requirements 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 training in its entirety, turn on their video cameras, and actively participate to receive credit.

DESCRIPTION This session will review a myriad of intersections in holistic treatment. We will explore the impacts of social determinants of health, strategies to build client-healthcare provider partnerships, and guidance on trauma-informed care. By the end of the session, engagers will be more informed and aware about applying CLAS Standards and bridging equity and inclusion.   OBJECTIVES Become acquainted with the basics of CLAS Standards application in behavioral healthcare environments Increased awareness of returning citizens and social determinants of health impacting this vulnerable population Understand the holistic health needs of clients who identify as returning citizens and re-entry populations Identify specific strategies to build proactive partnerships for wellness care; and Learn how to build bridges of equity and inclusion within a healthcare setting SPEAKERS Jacqueline Coleman, MEd, MSM, BA, CPC, is a certified professional coach with extensive experience as a senior program manager. Jacqueline has expertise in workforce development, organizational development and contract management. She is a cultivator and trainer of professionals in multiple sectors. Jacqueline provides strategic consultation on LEADERVATION (gender-tailored programs, equity and diversity initiatives, and systems change processes).     Ebony Johnson, MHS has trained, coached and collaborated with public health, education, human rights and social justice professionals from community-based organizations, national change organizations and across global normative bodies. She provides thought leadership, technical writing and facilitation across the UN Nations Family on macro and micro levels to deepen the commitments to global polices, investments and integrated practices that are rooted in equity, human rights and inclusion. With expertise in public speaking, public health and diplomacy, she facilitate sessions at the General Assembly, European Development Days, the International Conference on Population and Development and other fora to advance global progress health, rights and quality of life. In alignment, I am the architect of a UN platform wherein I curate conversations with political leaders, academics and public health experts on neocolonialism, racism, gender equity, human rights, diversity, and equity and inclusion that has reached a global audience of over 285,000.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term that refers to a wide range of life-long physical, cognitive, and behavioral effects that can occur as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). Additionally, individuals with FASD often struggle with co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges and may benefit from modifications to treatment that take into consideration the cognitive, behavioral and adaptive functioning challenges that are common across the spectrum. This presentation will provide the attendee with a brief overview of FASD, information regarding assessment and diagnosis, and suggestions for ways to tailor treatment/intervention to support success. Learning objectives: Develop a basic understanding of the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing brain Become familiar with the various diagnoses that make up the spectrum Identify “red flags” that point to the possible need for referral for assessment Reframe behavior utilizing a neurodevelopmental lens/brainstorm ideas for accommodations/tailoring treatment About the speaker: Dr. Joanne Sparrow is a clinical psychologist in private practice currently licensed in Washington and Colorado; she works primarily with adults who present with histories of complex trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder, mood and anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders. As part of her advocacy work on behalf of individuals with FASD and their families, Dr. Sparrow is president of FASD Focus NW (the Washington state affiliate of FASD United) and is an Executive Committee Member of FASD United.

    Cultural Elements in Working with Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx Populations Learn how cultural change can impact Substance Use Disorders and Recovery in Hispanic, Latino/a, and Latinx individuals, families, and communities     By the end of this training participants will be able to:  Identify and address barriers faced by Hispanic, Latinos, Latinx communities and service providers regarding access, quality of care, and readiness for treatment and recovery;  Explain the relationship between culture and the continuum of care;  Understand the impact of immigration and migration on mental health, addiction, and family dynamics; and   Identify approaches to integrating culture into your practice.    Trainer:  Haner Hernández, Ph.D., CPS, CADCII, LADCI Dr. Hernández is Puerto Rican, bilingual, and has worked for over 33 years in the health and human service field developing, implementing, and evaluating culturally and linguistically intelligent youth and adult health prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support programs.  Date and Times: Wednesday, December 13, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1 hour break)    Location: University of Central Arkansas (UCA)  This is a closed event for students at UCA, an Educational Consortium Partner of the SSW ATTC.  

Staff will be trained on Law 121 of 2019, also known as the Bill of Rights, and the public policy of the government of Puerto Rico in favor of the elderly, from a patient rights perspective. CEUs are not offered for this webinar. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Objectives: Identify the criteria and components of the Law 408 and its application Review the criteria for clinical diagnosis and treatment for substance abuse disorder from the perspective of health equity. Discuss possible social factors to determine proper level of care   CEUs are not offered for this webinar. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

In order to register for this course, you must complete the Motivational Interviewing Level 1 and Level 2 course.   Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based method for reducing harm and improving outcomes for patients with substance use disorders. This SBIRT training will prepare participants to deliver SBIRT interventions in health care and other settings. In this interactive, instructor-led workshop, you will learn the SBIRT process, practice using SBIRT screening tools, practice administering and interpreting assessments, and understand how to give feedback and make recommendations, including recommendations for treatment.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Define the five categories of use on the substance use continuum Explain the rationale for universal SBIRT Understand how to use motivational interviewing to conduct each step of the SBIRT process (screening, brief assessment, and intervention/referral) Administer SBIRT to adult patients Discuss how to conduct patient follow-up after initial SBIRT sessions Describe indications, adverse effects, and dosing for FDA-approved medications for substance use disorders Delineate common barriers to administering high-quality SBIRT systematically to all patients and how to overcome those barriers     TRAINING SCHEDULE:  December 13 from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM CT  December 14, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM CT This is a two day training. You must attend both days.     CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 8 NAADAC-certified continuing education (CE) hours. CE certificates are sent to qualifying individuals via email within two weeks after the event or training.      TRAINER: Richard L. Brown, MD, MPH Richard L. Brown , MD, MPH, is a highly experienced family physician and healthcare leader who is a nationally recognized leader in implementing the "Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment" (SBIRT) program focused on preventing problematic use, abuse and dependence of alcohol and illicit drugs. Dr. Brown has served as a practice-transformation team member for an SBIRT-related project administered by the National Council on Behavioral Health and funded by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.  Most recently, Dr. Brown served as a market medical director for ConcertoHealth. Previous to that he as professor of Family Medicine and director of the Wisconsin Initiative to Promote Healthy Lifestyles, at the School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and CEO and Chief Medical Officer for Wellsys, LLC. Among his many accolades, Dr. Brown is a recipient of several awards including the Hope in Healing Award from the Addiction Resource Council of Waukesha, Wis. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Brown University in Providence, R.I., where he also received his M.D. degree. He also earned an M.P.H. degree from the University of Washington, in Seattle, Wash.      The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC 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.

Objectives: Learn the approaches to understanding crises. Learn the main models of crisis intervention. Learn crisis intervention strategies. Learn the characteristics of effective crisis workers.   CEUs are not offered for this webinar. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

The New England ATTC is proud to partner with the Rhode Island Department of Health to sponsor the 6th Annual Rhode Island Substance-Exposed Newborns Conference on December 12, 2023 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This year's conference will bring together clinical, research, and community content experts to raise awareness of evidence and emerging best practices and policy information as well as statewide resources to support pregnant and postpartum people and their babies an families affected by prenatal substance exposure. 

Are you looking to discuss how you apply Motivational Interviewing to your work or enhance your MI Skills in general? Join us every 2nd Monday of the month from 1-2pm PT to learn from other practicing professionals and receive consultation from a member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers). These monthly consultation sessions will be open to all workforce members within Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) without registration. We do ask that individuals joining these sessions have attended, at minimum, an Introduction to MI training (8-12 hours). Each session will provide a space for a brief didactic review of core MI concepts or techniques for approximately 10-15 minutes and the reminder of the hour will be reserved for consultation or general discussion. Connect to the Zoom call here (no registration required).  (Find complete Zoom details (phone numbers, e.g.) here.)

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 meets the requirements 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 training in its entirety, turn on their video cameras, and actively participate to receive credit.

    SAPC-UCLA Lecture Series Please join us for a live virtual lecture series on   The Dangerous Health Effects of Alcohol: What Your Patients and Clients Need to Know     Friday, December 8, 2023 10:00am-1:15pm PST   A Special Lecture Presented by: County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Program With UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, Southern California Research Center for ALPD and Cirrhosis, USC Institute for Addiction Science and the  Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology   Presenters and Panelists: Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, PhD, MPH, MA Keck School of Medicine of USC Terry D. Church, DRSc, MA, MS USC Institute for Addiction Science & USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy Brian P. Lee, MD Keck School of Medicine of USC Stephen J. Pandol, MD Cedar Sinai Medical Center & David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA   Description: This lecture series event is designed for providers and clinicians of the SAPC network and will provide a detailed review of the negative health impacts of alcohol consumption, especially as it relates to liver and pancreatic diseases. Specifically, this lecture will address the synergistic effect of alcohol and secondary risk factors such as diet and viral hepatitis on the development and progression of alcohol associated liver and pancreatic diseases (ALPD). Based on scientific studies, the Southern California Research Center for ALPD and Cirrhosis believes the best approach to understanding ALPD is to define the relationship between the diseases and these risk factors. This allows for the development of more effective prevention and treatment measures to be utilized by healthcare professionals. Through this lecture, participants will learn about the risk factors for ALPD, gain a deeper understanding of alcohol associated diseases in the community, and learn about current treatment options for alcohol use disorder and ALPD. A panel discussion with the presenters will follow the presentations which will allow for greater discussion and deepening in knowledge, translating into meaningful encounters substance use providers may have with patients. Please see the flyer for more details including the learning objectives. The panel portion of the lecture series event will feature Los Angeles County-based providers sharing what their agency has done to help support their providers in dealing with grief and loss in the field. Helpful resources will be shared including how to support SUD treatment providers.    Objectives: At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: 1.    Identify two (2) population groups at risk for liver and pancreatic diseases as a result of their alcohol consumption and how alcohol correlates to these diseases. 2.    Explain two (2) reasons why alcohol associated liver disease is connected to metabolic dysfunction (MetALD).  3.    Specify two (2) assessment options and two (2) treatment options for Alcohol Use Disorder. 4.    Describe three (3) individual behavioral and three (3) health factors which may increase the risk of liver and pancreatic diseases among persons consuming alcohol.   Research reported in this presentation was supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of the National Institutes of Health under Award #P50AA011999. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.  Continuing Education: The training course meets the qualifications for the provision of three (3.0) continuing education credits/ contact hours (CEs/CEHs). UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs (Provider #64812). UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for three (3.0) hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCS, and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs (CCAPP, #2N-00-445-1123), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE, #CP40 872 C 0822), and CAODCs (CADTP,  #151). CE credit will be awarded six-eight weeks after the virtual training. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early.   UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) and SAPC. UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) is accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) designates this live virtual training course for a maximum of three (3.0) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The California Board of Registered Nursing recognizes that Continuing Medical Education (CME) is acceptable for meeting RN continuing education requirements as long as the course is certified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM (rn.ca.gov). Nurses will receive a Certificate of Participation following this activity that may be used for license renewal. Continuing medical education will be awarded within 6-8 weeks following completion of the training.   Instructions for Filing a Grievance Concerning UCLA ISAP’s Continuing Education Program: Please contact Dr. Thomas E. Freese, CE Program Administrator, in writing (UCLA ISAP, 10911 Weyburn Avenue, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90024-2886) or by phone (310-267-5397). Alternately, you may contact Dr. Gloria Miele or Dr. James Peck, ISAP-affiliated doctoral-level psychologists responsible for program planning for the ISAP CE Program. Drs. Miele and Peck can be reached in writing at: 10911 Weyburn Avenue, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90024-2886 or by phone at: 310-267-5888 (Miele) or 310-267-5346 (Peck).   Please contact Brandy Oeser at 310-267-5331 or via email at [email protected] if you have questions or concerns. If you need a disability-related reasonable accommodation/alternative format for this event, please contact Brandy Oeser at (310) 267-5331 or via email at [email protected] by September 23, 2022.   This lecture series will be recorded.   Refund/Cancellation Policy: Notice of cancellation must be made at least 72 hours in advance of the training by emailing Brandy Oeser at [email protected]. You can also cancel directly via zoom.   Pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited to 1000 people. Registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.   You will receive a zoom confirmation if space has been reserved for you.   Funding for this lecture was made possible in part by cooperative agreement 5UR1TI080211-02 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.    

  Xylazine: What Providers Need to Know about this Emerging Issue Presented by Beth Rutkowski, MPH   Friday, December 8th, 2023 9:00AM - 10:00AM HST Location: Zoom   Hawaiʻi SUPD trainings are held in conjunction with the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) Program. If you are no longer able to attend the training, please withdraw your registration via the link in your registration confirmation email. This program is approved for up to 5.0 continuing education contact hour(s) by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (#ADAD-24-813) and by the National Association of Social Workers – Hawaiʻi Chapter (NASWHI-CEP-005) for up to 5.0 Social Work continuing education contact hour(s). This training is co-sponsored by:     At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Name three (3) health effects of xylazine in humans. 2. Distinguish two (2) major types of harm caused by xylazine use, in both short- and long-term contexts. 3. Explain three (3) overdose prevention tools or strategies.   About the Trainer: Beth Rutkowski, MPH Director of Training, UCLA ISAP/Co-Director, PSATTC   Beth Rutkowski, MPH, has been associated with UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) since December 2000, and currently serves as the Director of Training and Co-Director of the SAMHSA-funded Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center. The majority of Ms. Rutkowski’s time is focused on the development of synchronous and asynchronous training and intensive technical assistance activities and products and based on evidence-based substance use disorder research and targeted to the community at large. In addition, she organizes and conducts conferences and trainings throughout the Pacific Southwest region (HHS Region 9, covering AZ, CA, HI, NV, and the six U.S. Affiliated Pacific Jurisdictions) on scientifically validated interventions and topics. Ms. Rutkowski has co-authored and edited several peer reviewed research articles, book chapters, special issues, and technical reports on a variety of topics related to the treatment of substance use disorders.

This is a closed event for staff at Argus Community. Professional boundaries set the parameters of effective and appropriate interaction between professionals and the people they serve. Boundaries protect clients and patients as well as providers. This interactive course will discuss professionalism and ethics, dual relationships, and how to build a safe working environment. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training meets the requirements 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 training in its entirety, turn on their video cameras, and actively participate to receive credit. NOTE: As of January 1, 2018, CASACs are required to complete a continuing, 6-hour requirement for OASAS approved ethics training. This training meets 2 of the 6 hours required for CASAC renewal.

The New England ATTC in partnership with the Health Education & Training Institute is providing targeted TA in “Foundational Motivational Interviewing” on 12/7/23, 12/8/23, 12/14, and 12/15/23 with Sara Schieffelin LICSW, Member of MINT. MI is a client-centered, evidence-based method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. This four-day training will introduce how to use MI with patients with substance use and mental health diagnoses. Participants will have extensive opportunities to practice integrating MI techniques into a range of therapeutic interventions. When you are registering for this training please click the option to pay offline and make a note on the form that this training is covered by the New England ATTC.

  The Impact of Stimulants and Fentanyl on Brain, Body, and Behavior and Effective Treatment and Overdose Prevention Approaches   Presented by Beth Rutkowski, MPH   Thursday, December 7th, 2023 8:00AM - 2:30PM HST Location: In-Person UH Mānoa Campus Center Dining room 203E 2465 Campus Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822 Parking available on campus at the lower campus parking garage for $5.00.   At the end of this training, participants will be able to: Identify three (3) specific patterns and trends in stimulant and fentanyl use in the United States. Recall at least three (3) acute and chronic effects of stimulants and fentanyl. Explain at least two (2) specific behavioral treatment interventions proven to be effective in treating people with a stimulant use disorder. Describe two (2) medical and two (2) behavioral treatment interventions proven to be effective in treating people with an opioid use disorder. Explain three (3) overdose prevention tools or strategies. Hawaiʻi SUPD trainings are held in conjunction with the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) Program. Space is limited. Priority for this training will be given to those in the process of obtaining or renewing an ADAD Substance Use Certification.  If you are no longer able to attend both sessions, please withdraw from the training by emailing [email protected].  This program is approved for up to 5.0 continuing education contact hour(s) by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (#ADAD-24-812) and by the National Association of Social Workers – Hawaiʻi Chapter (NASWHI-CEP-005) for up to 5.0 Social Work continuing education contact hour(s).   This training is co-sponsored by:       About the Trainer: Beth Rutkowski, MPH Director of Training, UCLA ISAP/Co-Director, PSATTC   Beth Rutkowski, MPH, has been associated with UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) since December 2000, and currently serves as the Director of Training and Co-Director of the SAMHSA-funded Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center. The majority of Ms. Rutkowski’s time is focused on the development of synchronous and asynchronous training and intensive technical assistance activities and products and based on evidence-based substance use disorder research and targeted to the community at large. In addition, she organizes and conducts conferences and trainings throughout the Pacific Southwest region (HHS Region 9, covering AZ, CA, HI, NV, and the six U.S. Affiliated Pacific Jurisdictions) on scientifically validated interventions and topics. Ms. Rutkowski has co-authored and edited several peer reviewed research articles, book chapters, special issues, and technical reports on a variety of topics related to the treatment of substance use disorders.

  The Impact of Stimulants and Fentanyl on Brain, Body, and Behavior and Effective Treatment and Overdose Prevention Approaches   Presented by Beth Rutkowski, MPH   Thursday, December 7th, 2023 8:00AM - 2:30PM HST Location: In-Person UH Mānoa Campus Center Dining room 203E 2465 Campus Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822 Parking available on campus at the lower campus parking garage for $5.00.   At the end of this training, participants will be able to: Identify three (3) specific patterns and trends in stimulant and fentanyl use in the United States. Recall at least three (3) acute and chronic effects of stimulants and fentanyl. Explain at least two (2) specific behavioral treatment interventions proven to be effective in treating people with a stimulant use disorder. Describe two (2) medical and two (2) behavioral treatment interventions proven to be effective in treating people with an opioid use disorder. Explain three (3) overdose prevention tools or strategies. Hawaiʻi SUPD trainings are held in conjunction with the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) Program. Space is limited. Priority for this training will be given to those in the process of obtaining or renewing an ADAD Substance Use Certification.  If you are no longer able to attend both sessions, please withdraw from the training by emailing [email protected].  This program is approved for up to 5.0 continuing education contact hour(s) by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (#ADAD-24-812) and by the National Association of Social Workers – Hawaiʻi Chapter (NASWHI-CEP-005) for up to 5.0 Social Work continuing education contact hour(s).   This training is co-sponsored by:       About the Trainer: Beth Rutkowski, MPH Director of Training, UCLA ISAP/Co-Director, PSATTC   Beth Rutkowski, MPH, has been associated with UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) since December 2000, and currently serves as the Director of Training and Co-Director of the SAMHSA-funded Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center. The majority of Ms. Rutkowski’s time is focused on the development of synchronous and asynchronous training and intensive technical assistance activities and products and based on evidence-based substance use disorder research and targeted to the community at large. In addition, she organizes and conducts conferences and trainings throughout the Pacific Southwest region (HHS Region 9, covering AZ, CA, HI, NV, and the six U.S. Affiliated Pacific Jurisdictions) on scientifically validated interventions and topics. Ms. Rutkowski has co-authored and edited several peer reviewed research articles, book chapters, special issues, and technical reports on a variety of topics related to the treatment of substance use disorders.

The Impact of Stimulants and Fentanyl on Brain, Body, and Behavior and Effective Treatment and Overdose Prevention Approaches Presented by Beth Rutkowski, MPH   Thursday, December 7th, 20238:00AM - 2:30PM HST Location: In-Person UH Mānoa Campus Center Dining room 203E 2465 Campus Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822 Parking available on campus at the lower campus parking garage for $5.00.   At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Identify three (3) specific patterns and trends in stimulant and fentanyl use in the United States. Recall at least three (3) acute and chronic effects of stimulants and fentanyl. Explain at least two (2) specific behavioral treatment interventions proven to be effective in treating people with a stimulant use disorder. Describe two (2) medical and two (2) behavioral treatment interventions proven to be effective in treating people with an opioid use disorder. Explain three (3) overdose prevention tools or strategies. Hawaiʻi SUPD trainings are held in conjunction with the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) Program. Space is limited. Priority for this training will be given to those in the process of obtaining or renewing an ADAD Substance Use Certification.  If you are no longer able to attend both sessions, please withdraw from the training by emailing [email protected].  This program is approved for up to 5.0 continuing education contact hour(s) by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (#ADAD-24-812) and by the National Association of Social Workers – Hawaiʻi Chapter (NASWHI-CEP-005) for up to 5.0 Social Work continuing education contact hour(s).   This training is co-sponsored by: About the Trainer: Beth Rutkowski, MPH Director of Training, UCLA ISAP/Co-Director, PSATTC Beth Rutkowski, MPH, has been associated with UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) since December 2000, and currently serves as the Director of Training and Co-Director of the SAMHSA-funded Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center. The majority of Ms. Rutkowski’s time is focused on the development of synchronous and asynchronous training and intensive technical assistance activities and products and based on evidence-based substance use disorder research and targeted to the community at large. In addition, she organizes and conducts conferences and trainings throughout the Pacific Southwest region (HHS Region 9, covering AZ, CA, HI, NV, and the six U.S. Affiliated Pacific Jurisdictions) on scientifically validated interventions and topics. Ms. Rutkowski has co-authored and edited several peer reviewed research articles, book chapters, special issues, and technical reports on a variety of topics related to the treatment of substance use disorders.

  The Impact of Stimulants and Fentanyl on Brain, Body, and Behavior and Effective Treatment and Overdose Prevention Approaches Presented by Beth Rutkowski, MPH Thursday, December 7th, 2023 8:00AM - 2:30PM HST Location: In-Person UH Mānoa Campus Center Dining room 203E 2465 Campus Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822 Parking available on campus at the lower campus parking garage for $5.00.   At the end of this training, participants will be able to: Hawaiʻi SUPD trainings are held in conjunction with the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) Program. Space is limited. Priority for this training will be given to those in the process of obtaining or renewing an ADAD Substance Use Certification.  If you are no longer able to attend this session, please withdraw from the training by emailing [email protected].  This program is approved for up to 5.0 continuing education contact hour(s) by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (#ADAD-24-812) and by the National Association of Social Workers – Hawaiʻi Chapter (NASWHI-CEP-005) for up to 5.0 Social Work continuing education contact hour(s). This training is co-sponsored by:     Identify three (3) specific patterns and trends in stimulant and fentanyl use in the United States. Recall at least three (3) acute and chronic effects of stimulants and fentanyl. Explain at least two (2) specific behavioral treatment interventions proven to be effective in treating people with a stimulant use disorder. Describe two (2) medical and two (2) behavioral treatment interventions proven to be effective in treating people with an opioid use disorder. Explain three (3) overdose prevention tools or strategies.   About the Trainer: Beth Rutkowski, MPH Director of Training, UCLA ISAP/Co-Director, PSATTC   Beth Rutkowski, MPH, has been associated with UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) since December 2000, and currently serves as the Director of Training and Co-Director of the SAMHSA-funded Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center. The majority of Ms. Rutkowski’s time is focused on the development of synchronous and asynchronous training and intensive technical assistance activities and products and based on evidence-based substance use disorder research and targeted to the community at large. In addition, she organizes and conducts conferences and trainings throughout the Pacific Southwest region (HHS Region 9, covering AZ, CA, HI, NV, and the six U.S. Affiliated Pacific Jurisdictions) on scientifically validated interventions and topics. Ms. Rutkowski has co-authored and edited several peer reviewed research articles, book chapters, special issues, and technical reports on a variety of topics related to the treatment of substance use disorders.

This is a three-part training: December 5th, 12th, and 19th from 10:00am - 2:00pm 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. 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. This training also meets the requirements for 14.5 contact for LCSWs and LMSWs. Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc., Training Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0694. 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 credit. Registrants must complete “Clinical Supervision Foundations I” and email their certificate to [email protected] no later than December 1st in order to attend this training.

This is a closed event. Recent data suggests that colorectal cancer rates are higher in African Americans over 50, compared to the general population, and is increasing among younger community. Research also indicates that Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is effective in using a public health approach in identifying persons with at-risk behavior for various psychosocial and potentially debilitating health conditions including colorectal cancer.   This interactive (role plays, videos, large group activities) training will review evidence-based health screening tools, and considerations for culturally framing screening in communities of color. Content will also include skills practice focused on the brief intervention, and components of successful facilitation of referrals to treatment with be discussed. 

  Join South Southwest ATTC at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Conference, Momentum: Prevention, Justice, Recovery. Our SSW ATTC Director, Maureen Nichols will present on  Stimulants and their Impact on Brain and Behavior: Best Practices and Approaches for Effective Treatment and Recovery.    __________________________   Participants can expect an overview of stimulants for a broad general audience. Topics include national data on the use of cocaine and methamphetamines, an explanation of the different types of stimulant drugs, the science on the impact of the two substances on the brain and body, and a focus on evidence-based treatment practices. Learning Objectives: At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:      1. Identify three (3) specific national patterns and trends in stimulant use.      2. Recall at least three (3) short-term and three (3) long-term physical or psychological effects of stimulant use.      3. Apply at least two (2) specific behavioral treatment interventions that have been proven effective in treating people with a stimulant use disorder.  Join us from December 5th - 7th, 2023 - with Maurren Nichols presenting at 3:15pm on Dec. 5th. - at Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center: 2501 Conference Dr, Norman, OK 73069