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In this one-day training, you will learn strategies to help break intergenerational patterns of addiction. Topics include: risk factors and pathways of intergenerational addiction unique risks for children of parents with substance use disorders co-occurring conditions and trauma as risk factors the impact of siblings on the intergenerational transmission of addiction parenting practices and cultural rituals that help reduce intergenerational transmission of addiction  Includes free lunch. CEUs: Earn 6 CEUs forPeer Recovery Specialists through the Minnesota Certification Board Download Event Flyer

Description: Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic, relapsing disease. Treatment should be patient-centered and designed with patient input. The evidence-based pharmacologic treatment for OUD is medication combined with psychosocial treatment. One of the barriers in managing patients with OUD is the need for a larger workforce and better communication at points of transition. This workshop will serve to bring interprofessional healthcare providers together to explore barriers to care and identify solutions.   Learning Objectives: Recognize stigma towards patients with opioid use disorder and implement strategies to address any related issues Understand the role of interdisciplinary healthcare professionals who manage patients with substance use disorders Discuss issues related to substance use disorders and their treatment from the perspective of colleagues from another discipline Identify barriers to care and develop a plan for executing interdisciplinary solutions   Cost: Free   Presenters: Keynote Speaker: Senator Adelaide Eckardt - The Opioid Crisis: Putting the Pieces Together Panelists:  Bethany DiPaula, Pharm.D., BCPP Victoria Selby, PhD, CRNP-PMH, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP Michael Trader, LCSW-C Howard Ashkin, MMH, PsA Lelin Chao, MD   Contact Hours: (Please see CE provider statement) Pharmacy - 4.25 ACPE Medicine- 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1  Nursing - 4.25 ANCC Social Work - 4 Category 1 CEU             

The goal of this training is to help participants develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities at substance use Screening (S), Brief Intervention (BI), and Referral to Treatment (RT). SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for persons with substance use disorders, as well as those who are at risk at of developing these disorders. The course will: introduce the terms, topics, and resources essential to SBIRT; examine its effectiveness in the treatment setting by examining assessment tools; and discuss how to use motivational interviewing in the intervention process and how to make effective referrals and practice using SBIRT. Objectives: Understand what information screening does and does not provide Describe the goals of conducting a BI Understand how to provide a BI Describe Referral to Treatment Identify SBIRT as a system change initiative Understand the continuum of substance use   This is a closed event. For additional information, please contact [email protected].

Purpose- This kickoff webinar includes the TOR program overview, programmatic expectations, data collection & program evaluation overview, grants management/financial expectations, TTC program overview, and questions from grantees. Presenters- Alec Thundercloud, MD - Director of Office of Tribal Affairs and Policy Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services William Longinetti, M.S. and Amy Romero, M.A. - Government Project Officers Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Darren Fulmore, Ph.D. - Public Health Advisor Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services   Download the presentation handouts.   To View All Webinars: https://attcnetwork.org/centers/national-american-indian-and-alaska-native-attc/tor-ta-webinars

This three-hour course will review some of the trends emerging in substance use. It will include information on heroin, methamphetamines, fentanyl, K2 & bath salts. For each substance, participants will learn the composition of the drug, routes of administration, and effects. Training will also include group discussions about treatment and prevention strategies for each substance.

[This is a closed event] This training is designed to help addiction providers understand the demographics of the Hispanic and Latino populations, the cultural elements present in the population, and to identify strategies and techniques for engagement, treatment and improving outcomes.

Working with persons from diverse backgrounds require that providers elicit and utilize patients’ or clients’ cultural perspectives so as to access appropriate and culturally conducive health care and behavioral health services. This skills-building training is designed to instruct on agency and systems level issues of culture, potential impact of bias and macroaggressions on persons of marginalized communities, contrasting cultural values within the context of dominant culture, and the influence of culture on engagement and communication for both provider and persons seeking services. Training content will provide a brief overview of the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services, (CLAS), for organizational guidance and support for building equity and inclusion in their settings. Participants will also engage in skills practice activities using culturally enhanced and process-oriented strategies for effective engagement, retention, and support the patient or client’s recovery process.

The Great Lakes Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) in partnership with the Ohio Association of County Behavioral health Authorities (OACBHA) and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) is sponsoring a Matrix Model Learning Collaborative for providers in Ohio.  This initiative will involve a two-day face-to-face Matrix training, a one-day fidelity monitoring training for Key Supervisors and six monthly peer learning calls.  The goal of this collaborative is to implement the evidence-based practice effectively and sustainably in local agencies.   This is a closed event. However, you can learn more about our upcoming training and technical events on the Great Lakes ATTC website under Upcoming Events. If no upcoming events are taking place near you, please contact your nearest state project manager to inquire about future training opportunities in your region.

The Great Lakes ATTC in partnership with Wayside Recovery Center is offering the Peer Support Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (PS ECHO), a free interactive online learning series for substance use disorder and mental health Peer Recovery Specialists, as well as Community Health Workers. PS ECHO is a movement to share knowledge, and amplify capacity to provide best practices, creating an online community for peers to: Share community and statewide resources Learn new skills and tools for doing peer work Meet and connect with other peers PS ECHO sessions take place via Zoom on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Register and receive the Zoom link: Contact Lucia Diaz-French at [email protected]

The importance of identifying and addressing mental health issues in a substance use disorder treatment setting is essential to improving the overall outcomes for participants. Initiating early detection and intervention for those that have a co-occurring disorder is crucial and we now know that treatment works best if we are addressing both the substance use AND the mental health disorder during the treatment process. According to SAMHSA, the most effective dual diagnosis regimen treats both the mental illness and substance issues at the same time. This online learning series will provide 15 hours of instruction and will include blended activities of virtual online groups and self-study related to understanding and integrating Mental Health Disorder knowledge into the provision of Substance Use Disorder treatment. This will include interactive discussions, videos, performance based feedback, articles, and activities. WHEN: Every Thursday, Oct 24–Dec 12, 2019 from 10:00–11:30 am (MT) / 11:00 am–12:30 pm (CT) No session on November 28, 2019 (Thanksgiving Day) OBJECTIVES: Learn foundational knowledge on core aspects of Mental Health Disorders. Identify signs related to Mental Health Disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Personality Disorders and their age of onset. Understand the prevalence of Mood Disorders, Anxiety, and Trauma and the implications in the treatment setting for those diagnosed with these and a SUD. Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of Mental Health Disorders on the treatment and recovery process of SUDs for those diagnosed with both. Demonstrate a basic understanding of screens that can be used in a treatment setting to identify mental health and Co-Occurring Disorders. Identify at least three strategies towards integration that could be used in a SUD treatment care setting to improve outcomes by addressing mental health and SUD concurrently. Identify at least two issues that can be addressed to increase competence of treatment providers in the area of Co-Occurring Disorders in a SUD treatment agency. Identify risk factors and signs of Co-Occurring Disorders as well as tools used to identify these. Understand the increased risk factors as well as warning signs for suicide for those diagnosed with a Co-Occurring Disorder. TRAINER(S)/FACILITATOR(S): Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC

This course will review crystal meth in the MSM community, describe routes of administration, reasons why MSM use it, treatment options, and barriers to treatment.

This training is by invitation only, for Providence Kodiak providers.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it is now recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for this population. In addition, research has shown that it is effective in treating a wide range of other disorders such as substance dependence, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders. DBT can be conceptualized as affect regulation techniques.

Safe, stable, and affordable housing is increasingly recognized as a vital part of recovery. What role can substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs play in providing this essential need for their clients? Find out the basics of housing and how to get started in this 6-session virtual learning community beginning in August 2019! By the end of session 5, participants will be able to: Understand the economic argument for housing as an intervention. Describe landlord law and its relevance to housing development. Identify the breadth of funding sources available for housing.

Conference Agenda Day 1 morning (October 23, 2019): 7:30 am—8:30 am Continental Breakfast/Registration 8:30 am—9:00 am Welcome and Introductions 9:00 am—10:30 am Plenary Session Integrated Care: Looking Beyond the Horizon Ron Manderscheid, PhD, The National Association of County Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Directors, NARMH - The National Association for Rural Mental Health 10:30 am—11:00 am Break 11:00 am—12:30 pm Workshops A-I : Session I  A. Pediatric Pain Assessment and Management Jeffrey I. Gold, PhD, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California B. Creating Safe Spaces for LGBT(QI) Older Adults Yelba Carrillo, M.Ed Psy, MSW, Los Angeles LGBT Center, Senior Services C. Moral Injury: Reframing the Psychological and Spiritual Impacts of War Nathan Graeser, MDiv, LCSW, DSW, UCLA Veteran Family Wellness Center D. Supporting the Health of People Who Use Drugs in the Primary Care Setting Leticia Cervantes Karen C. Lamp, MD, Venice Family Clinic Martha Meza Tobin D. Shelton, LCSW, MPH, Venice Family Clinic E. Implementing Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders in Mental Health Settings Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD, Dept of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences & Anthropology, UCLA Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, DFASAM, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services Allison J. Ober, MSW, PhD, RAND Corporation F. Spirituality and Motivational Interviewing: Leveraging Faith while Overcoming Barriers Curtis Lehmann, PhD, Azusa Pacific University, Department of Psychology G. Community Transition Center: A Collaborative Approach to Offender Reentry Angela Barrow, BA, County of San Diego Probation Department Eddie Head, BA, San Diego County Probation—Community Transition Center Angel Vargas, MFT, Optum– BHST H. Overcoming Challenges to MAT in Criminal Justice Shannon Robinson, MD, California Correctional Healthcare Services, CDCR Affie Tamuno-Koko, RN, California Correctional Healthcare Services, CDCR I. The Role of Peers in Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Programs Moderator: Keris Myrick, MBA, MS, Los Angeles County Dept of Mental Health, Peer Services Ali Britton, Los Angeles County Dept of Mental Health, Peer Services Marilynn Huff, MS, Los Angeles County Dept of mental Health, Whole Person Care Intensive Service Recipients Soo “Kris” Lee, Tarzana Treatment Centers Conference Agenda Day 1 afternoon (October 23, 2019): 12:30 pm—1:30 pm Lunch 1:30 pm-1:45 pm Break 1:45 pm—3:15 pm Plenary Session What’s Culture Got to Do With It? Cheryl Grills, PhD, Loyola Marymount University, Department of Psychology 3:15 pm—3:30 pm Break 3:30 pm—5:00 pm Workshops J-R: Session II J. Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry: An Introduction to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Other Neuromodulation Techniques Marc Heiser, MD, PhD, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health K. Decriminalizing Mental Illness: The Antelope Valley’s Alternative Resource Court Diversion Collaborative—Finding Success through Integration Hon. Denise McLaughlin-Bennett, JD, Los Angeles County Superior Court John L. Henderson, JD, Los Angeles County Public Defender L. Addressing Compassion Fatigue in the Context of Service Delivery Gloria M. Miele, PhD, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs Beth Rutkowski, MPH, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs M. Putting the Culture Cube into Action Cheryl Grills, PhD, Loyola Marymount University, Department of Psychology N. Complementary and Integrative Health Therapies for Pain Katherine Bailey, PhD, West Los Angeles SUD & Pain Clinics Stephanie Taylor, PhD, VA QUERI Complementary & Integrative Health Evaluation Center O. Caring for the Medical and Mental Health of Transgender Youth Aydin Olson-Kennedy, MSW, ACSW, Los Angeles Gender Center Johanna Olson-Kennedy , MD, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles P . Eating Disorders are Treatable: An Introduction to CBT-E Andrea D. Murray, PhD, Harbor-UCLA Outpatient Psychiatry Q. Freedom, Recovery and Empowerment with Dogs / F.R.E.D. Jamie G. Kelley, LMFT, MS, PPS, Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Elizabeth Kover, MS, Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Rhonda Starr, Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Service R. Adolescent Substance Use: Evaluation and Treatment Scott Hunter, MD, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Conference Agenda Day 2 morning (October 24, 2019): 7:30 am—8:30 am Continental Breakfast/Registration 8:30 am—9:00 am Opening Remarks 9:00 am—10:30 am Plenary Session Lying and Running Stop Signs: Addressing Stigma and Overwork in our Workplaces Elizabeth Morrison, LCSW, MAC, Elizabeth Morrison Consulting 10:30 am– 10:45 am Break 10:45 am—12:15 pm Workshops S-AA: Session III Transgender and Gender Diverse Care at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Loma Linda Ranya Garcia, PharmD, Veterans Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare System Sommer Feliciano, LVN, Transgender Veteran Health Care Program T. The Los Angeles County Sobering Center—A Diversion Model for Complex Populations Lezlie Murch, MA, LPCC, Exodus Recovery, Inc. Ronald McCray, Exodus Recovery, Inc. Hilary Aquino, MA, AMFT, Exodus Recovery, Inc. U. CHLA Emergency Department and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Christina Esquibel, CATC, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Irene Lim, LCSW, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Brett McGillivray, MSW, LCSW, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles V. Resiliency Wellness Program—A Blueprint for Integrating Nonpharmacological Treatment Options in the Outpatient Mental Health Setting Francisco Navarro, MD, Mind Health Institute—Pasadena W. Part I: Peer Work for Valley Health Associates Amy Bravo, Valley Health Associates Part II: The Role of Peer Mentors in Transitioning Patients from Addiction to Recovery Miguel Tirado, PhD, California State University, Monterey Bay X. Substance Use in Youth Populations Rachel Gonzales-Castaneda, PhD, MPH, Azusa Pacific University– School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences Y. Tribal Response to Opioid Epidemic with Medication and Medicine—Integrating Cultural Traditions in the Treatment of Opioid Use Grace Katie Bell, MSN, RN-BC, CARN, PHN, Telewell Indian Health MAT Project Z. Bias, Judgment and Stigma in the Workplace: How Can we Work on Equity in our own Workplace? Elizabeth Morrison, LCSW, MAC, Elizabeth Morrison Consulting AA. Addressing Food Insecurity in Los Angeles County Dipa Shah, MPH, RD, Los Angeles County Department of public Health   Integrated Care Conference Goals: To facilitate attendees’ ability to coordinate services to improve healthcare integration and collaboration for mental health, primary care, and substance use disorder services.  To help attendees identify the characteristics of services and providers that best support health, wellness, and recovery.  To provide access to information regarding emerging best practices for treating the complex needs of those with co-morbidities and strategies for implementation.  To provide attendees with learning opportunities that enhance their skillset and improve outcomes

Over the past 20 years, a growing understanding of the pervasive and harmful impact of traumatic events on individuals, families, and communities has led to the emergence of research on the effects of trauma and treatment strategies to address mental health and substance use disorders. According to SAMSHA, trauma is a widespread, harmful, and costly public health problem, occurring because of violence, abuse, neglect, loss, disaster, war, and other emotionally harmful experiences. While many people who experience a traumatic event do not have lasting negative effects, others experience more difficulty with traumatic stress reactions. Research has documented the relationship between exposure to traumatic events and substance abuse. For example, approximately 20%-90% of individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD) have a history of childhood trauma and 37% to 52% have a Posttraumatic Stress Disorder diagnosis (Mergler et al, 2018). When it comes to trauma, there are no boundaries with regard to age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, geography, or sexual orientation. This 7-week online learning series will increase the skill level of behavioral health professionals to define and recognize trauma in individuals. Helping individuals affected by trauma to manage their symptoms using a strength-based approach minimizes re-traumatization and enhances practitioners’ ability to provide trauma-informed support. WHEN: Every Tuesday, October 22 – December 3, 2019 12:00 – 1:30 PM CT OBJECTIVES: Identify initial and ongoing reactions to trauma Review Identity Resilience and Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) Explain the effects of trauma on various developmental stages Identify common experiences that produce traumatic impact Outline the Polyvagal Theory and brain/body responses to trauma Conceptualize the system-wide impact of trauma informed care Describe the core components of trauma and diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder Review the relationship between childhood trauma substance use and suicidal ideation Identify the key principles of a trauma-informed care in treating substance use and mental health disorders TARGET AUDIENCE: Professionals in Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, Peer Recovery Support, and medical practitioners located in the Mountain Plains ATTC Region (HHS Region 8). PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS Prior to the October 22, 2019, view a 20-minute tutorial on how to use the videoconferencing platform Attend a live one-hour online Orientation Session on Tuesday, October 22nd at 11:00 am Mountain Time / 12:00 pm Central Time Commit to 6-weeks of training for 1.5 hours weekly on scheduled series days/times and complete ONE hour of weekly learning activities Access to appropriate technology to utilize online videoconferencing platform (i.e., an internet connection, built-in or USB webcam, laptop/tablet, built-in/USB/Bluetooth speakers and microphone) Be prepared and actively engage while on camera 90% of the scheduled series time TRAINER(S)/FACILITATOR(S): Kate Speck, PhD, MAC, LADC Pam Oltman, MS, LIMHP, LADC

To prescribe buprenorphine, one of three medications approved by the FDA for the treatment of opioid use disorder, physicians are required to complete 8 hours of training in order to apply to the Drug Enforcement Agency for a waiver. This course will provide prescribers with the 8 hours of required MAT training. Following completion of the course, attendees will be given a link to complete the remainder of the training at no cost from the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS). Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician assistants (PA) are required to complete 24 hours of training including the 8 hour MAT training.  This event has been approved by the Office of Continuing Medical Education and has been awarded a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Please contact [email protected] with any questions. American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is the Data Sponsor for this training. Funding for this course was made possible (in part) by 1U79TI026556 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.  Additional Funding Attribution: Arizona State Opioid Response (SOR) grant, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, grant #T1081709-01. Registration: Free. Please email [email protected] for questions. Registration Link: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=482108&

Issues in Counseling October 18, 2019 The School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling is pleased to announce the second in a series of counseling related workshops. This second session will focus on Ethics. Attendees can earn 3 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) for LPC and LCDC licensure. The fee is $50. The location is Ethics session of the Issues in Counseling series will be held at the Medical Education Building (EMEBL) Room 2.125. The topics will be: Raising the Bar: Ethical Practices for Counselors and Therapists- Dr. Eva Miller Ethical Guidelines for Treating Clients with HIV/AIDS in Substance Abuse Treatment- Dr. Eluterio Blanco    Registration Link: https://webapps.utrgv.edu/it/em/index.cfm? event=Public.View.Courses&Event_id=621   For more information., please contact Marylou Hernandez at [email protected].  Issues 

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: 761231872 Joining via web-cam is strongly encouraged.  

Training is available for physicians interested in seeking their waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid use disorders. To obtain the waiver to prescribe, providers are required to take eight hours of training. Following trainings, physicians who have successfully completed the course, may apply to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) to obtain the waiver.

Is your health center ready to integrate and implement SBIRT? Join us for a one-hour session with a knowledgeable SBIRT professional who will answer and discuss questions related to: administration and use of screening materials including the AUDIT, DAST, and the CRAFFT among others; brief interventions and referrals to treatment including making effective warm handoffs; and workflow and integration of SBIRT into medical settings. Participants will have the opportunity to share case studies and receive guidance on how to integrate SBIRT into their health center sustainably. We look forward to meeting you and providing guidance on implementing SBIRT.   To join OtS SBIRT Implementation use the Zoom login below on the scheduled time and day : Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/726139665 Step 2:  Join by Telephone (ONLY if device does not have a microphone built in): Phone: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)                Meeting ID: 726 139 665 Joining via web-cam is strongly encouraged.