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  Providing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for people with developmental disabilities (DD) requires a flexible and individualized approach, yet there is a lack of available guidelines to inform best practices. This webinar will provide insights, practical suggestions, and expert tips for behavioral health professionals who work with people who have SUD and DD. The webinar will review estimates of the number of people with SUD and DD, as well as the most common diagnoses in this population and systems in which they are most likely to be encountered. It will show some of the unique needs and challenges faced by this group and show how providers can address these in the treatment planning and delivery process, including involving family members and caregivers, coordinating with other professionals and agencies, and supporting people with DD as they transition between different services and levels of care.   Learning Objectives: Identify the unique needs and challenges faced by people with co-occurring substance use disorder and developmental disabilities, including common diagnoses and encountered systems. Identify strategies to address the specific needs of people with developmental disabilities in the treatment planning and delivery process. Understand the available resources and tools that can assist in providing individualized, high-quality care for people with substance use disorder and developmental disabilities.   Speaker: Scott Walters, PhD does research on developing better ways of helping people change. Recent projects include: 1) a “just-in-time” adaptive smartphone intervention to reduce drinking among adults experiencing homelessness; 2) development and implementation of communication skills training for US Army operational units; 3) an online vocational training program for veterans with justice involvement; and 4) development of more effective substance use interventions for people with developmental disabilities.  

The Indigenous Behavioral Health Series The series is designed for providers of substance use treatment and prevention services, peer support specialists, and those working in primary care settings, social services, schools, and mental health settings.     Crisis Intervention This series will provide a review of common crisis situations, an overview of crisis intervention guidelines and strategies, and describe clinical responses to common behavioral health emergencies and crises in clinical practice. Join us to gain skills in handling crisis events.   Topics include:   Tuesday, August 29th: Conceptual Issues of Behavioral Emergencies and Behavioral Crises Tuesday, September 12th: Clinical Response to Trauma Tuesday, September 19th: Case-Illustrations Tuesday, September 26th: Reflections Upon Important Crisis Intervention Topics - Q&A   Our speakers are Dr. Ken Winters, Dr. Jacque Gray, Nelda Huskie, and Dr. Kathy Tomlin. All sessions are Tuesdays from 12-1:30 ET / 11-12:30 CT / 10-11:30 MT / 9-10:30 PT / 8-9:30 AKT

 DESCRIPTION The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally shifted the health and wellbeing of every human on planet Earth. LGBTQ community members were impacted early in the crisis, and continue to show disparities in contracting the virus, as well as higher rates of death, disability, substance use disorders, and suicide related to pandemic distress. These impacts were not evenly distributed across all LGBTQ people, however, but were concentrated among queer and transgender of color and gender diverse people in general. New research is emerging that points to both expected and surprising impacts of the disease unique to LGBTQ people. This webinar will explore LGBTQ population dynamics, needs, and ways to support vulnerable community members as the world population emerges into the post-COVID reality.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Assess the impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic on LGBTQ people in the US. Compare the disproportionate physical and psychosocial challenges faced by specific sectors of the community. Relate the effects of COVID 19 to current and emerging patterns in substance use, misuse, and substance use disorders within these populations. Identify in-community and behavioral health system interventions and supports that may promote healing and wellness within the LGBTQ community. PRESENTER Kate Bishop, MSSA, Education Coordinator at the LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton, is a seasoned professional development trainer with expertise in working with LGBTQ populations, sexual and reproductive health care, adolescent development, intimate partner violence, and sexual trauma. She is certified as a trainer through GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) as well as SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders). Before joining the Chase Brexton team, she developed the capacity building program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s STAR TRACK Adolescent HIV program, providing cultural responsiveness trainings for agencies that serve sexual minority youth of color. Ms. Bishop holds a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from Hiram College and a Masters in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University. *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.75 contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform. Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days. 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.

Stigma is associated with negative and often fear based perspectives and misunderstandings of people with mental health, substance use problems or physical disabilities. Add layers of race and ethnicity, and you have racial stigma, referring to how people of diverse backgrounds are unfairly perceived and treated. The combined impact plays a major role in why many who would benefit from treatment do not seek care. This interactive four-hour workshop will review mitigating factors such as stress, discrimination, microaggressions and societal attributions influence racial stigma and differential treatment. The intersecting challenges of social determinants of health and development of racial trauma in communities of color will also be explored. The content will also review bias reducing strategies that help mitigate stigma and benefits of integrating culturally responsive care to help attain and retain highest levels of patient centered care for persons of color and other marginalized communities. TRAINER: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-T CREDITS: This training meets the requirements for four renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and four 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.

SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) is an evidence-based practice that uses a preventive public health approach to identify and intervene with persons whose pattern of use put them at risk for or are experiencing substance-related health and psychosocial problems. SBIRT can also be useful in identifying those with a high likelihood for a substance use disorder. As an effective intervention, SBIRT helps to reduce harmful levels of substance use in health and behavioral health settings.  This interactive (role plays, videos, large group activities) 12-hour training will provide an extensive review of validated substance use screening tools and will include skills practice focused on the brief intervention and a review of essential components of successful referrals to treatment. 

  Statistics are indicating over 100,000 overdoses are occurring annually and increasing. Appropriately, funding is targeting many organizational and structural opportunities to address opioid use. But how do we respond to the emotional and psychological toll the overdose of a client or resident has on professional caregivers and other peers? What are the best ways to support staff providing care? This interactive session will review grief challenges that addiction professionals experience when clients and residents suffer a recurrence and succumb to an overdose. Content will review the behavioral, physical, and psychological responses to grief, coping strategies, and provider self-care. Discussion will also review agency prevention/postvention activities that can help support staff and residents healing from overdose loss. 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. This course is also approved under the ASAP-NYCB Certification Board for CARC Elective & CARC/CRPA CE in addition to OASAS-approved hours. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

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. CREDITS: This training meets approval 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.  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. Participants are required to attend the training in its entirety, turn on their video cameras, and actively participate in order to receive credit.

    The Undoing: Building New Knowledge and Skills in Advocacy, Prevention and Intervention UNT DALLAS FALL 2023 SYMPOSIUM | DALLAS, TX   The 2023 Behavioral Health and Human Services Symposium seeks to educate and develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of professionals and paraprofessionals who work with children and youth. The goal is to provide educational and training activities that engage students and community-based organizations in gathering and sharing information. We will explore the roles that racial, social, emotional, psychological, and economic barriers have on the mental well-being of minority populations challenged with adverse behavioral health. We hope participants will reflect on how we build new knowledge on the canvas of our lived experiences. The Symposium's theme comes from The Daily Undoing: Being Better at Being Human by David Gaudet.   Details: September 22, 2023 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Central Time at the UNT Dallas Student Center at 7500 University Hills Blvd. Dallas, TX 75241   Registration: $50 Early Bird (Aug. 1st - Sep. 1st) $75 Regular (Sep. 2nd - Sep. 22nd)   Keynote Speakers: Tonya Stafford Tonya Stafford is a native of Dallas, Texas, with over 10 years of experience working with women, young girls and children who have been victims of sex trafficking. Tonya’s own story of resilience has made her a sought-after resource to provide training on uncovering this underground world. She has worked with the FBI, law enforcement, Homeland Security, Special Victims Unit, school professionals, faith-based community leaders, medical professionals, prosecutors and more. Her speaking engagements always include her amazing personal story that will inspire you to a call to action. Tonya is a dedicated advocate for women and children and has used her story to testify on the Texas State Senate Hearings on a House Bill 2290 recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month (HB 2290) passed on September 1, 2015.   Nancy Kirkpatrick Nancy Fitzpatrick is a funded CAT III site Project Director, who successfully administered SAMHSA grant funding and providing oversight of a school-based therapy initiative that serves children, ages 3 to 18, who have experienced various types of trauma. Nancy also developed the trauma awareness training for the project on (1) how to recognize trauma; (2) how to respond to trauma; (3) how to create trauma-informed systems for children; and (4) how to manage secondary traumatic stress. Nancy successfully administered these trainings to over 300% of the first-year target population goal. As a Steering Committee member and an Affiliate Advisory Council member with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, and as a national advisory board member of the TRANSFORM (Trauma and Racism Addressed by Navigating Systemic Forms of Oppression using Resilience Methods) Program with Washington State University, Nancy works closely with trauma-focused research professionals and evidence-based intervention providers to promote awareness and create transformative training tools to develop trauma-informed systems of care. She is a passionate advocate for the homeless, for those who suffer with mental illness, and for children impacted by trauma. Nancy continues to use her unique skill set and commitment to learning to maximize every effort in developing solutions for at-risk populations. Nancy also serves as the Health Committee Co-Chair for the Milwaukee Section of the National Council of Negro Women.   Registration Deadline September 22, 2023, 9:00 AM Central Time   Register above or at the event website

The New England ATTC in partnership with RICARES is providing a basic/universal TA session titled “Understanding stigma through the lived experiences of people with opioid use disorder” on 9/21/23 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This project explores the lived experiences of persons who were in recovery from OUD or a family member of someone with OUD with a focus on stigma. In looking at the stories told by people with OUD, researchers in this study found three main types of stigma that were described by people who participated in the study (storytellers): 1) Social stigma, 2) Self-stigma, and 3) Structural stigma. Stigma can impact people with OUD in multiple different ways, at different times in their treatment and recovery journeys. Hearing these stories can help us better understand the lived experience of stigma and how to reduce stigma in the future. Article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37390780/  

  COURSE DESCRIPTION Loss of social contact, loss of loved ones, body betrayal, and increased isolation are common experiences for the elderly and can result in depression and suicidal ideation. This session supports social service providers in contemplating the risk factors and support options for caring for an elder who may be experiencing suicidality. From assessing threats, to addressing means, and engaging the elder in a safety plan, this course will offer both considerations and strategies to increase hope in this population and keep them safe.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Highlight the research and its deficits in including the needs and realities of elders in their studies. Offer a review of risk factors and threats of which providers should be aware when assessing the needs of elders who are at risk for suicidal ideation. Offer strategies, considerations, and a space to reflect on the opportunities providers have in identifying and addressing situations in which an elder is suicidal.   PRESENTER 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’s 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.        *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.75 contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform. Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days. 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.  

TRAINING DATES: September 21, 2023 September 28, 2023     DESCRIPTION: Many of the people we interact with are actively experiencing high levels of distress. This may be due to health conditions, poverty, family challenges, or other life stressors. The Creating Calm training series will focus on attendees’ experiences and provide concrete tools for engaging with clients in distress.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will: Develop greater empathy and understanding related to distress Gain insight into their own reactions to distressed people Gain knowledge about the roots of particular kinds of distress Learn tools for responding to distress that will improve engagement Clarify risk and safety boundaries     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: Mat Roosa, LCSW-R Mat Roosa was a founding member of NIATx and has been a NIATx coach for a wide range of projects. He works as a consultant in the areas of quality improvement, organizational development, and planning, evidence-based practice implementation. His experience includes direct clinical practice in mental health and substance use services, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and human service agency administration.   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

This is an expanded version of the popular TOR Care & Share sessions that began in early 2020, now open to all prevention, treatment, and recovery professionals working with Native populations. This session is a guided discussion for participants to share their expertise, unique tribal and community practices, and offer peer-to-peer support for others serving Native people and tribal communities. Discussion topics are determined by registration responses. This session is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. 2-3:30 ET / 1-2:30 CT / 12-1:30 MT / 11-12:30 PT / 10-11:30 AKT

Beyond sobriety, programs dealing with substance use disorders have embraced a more comprehensive goal: Recovery.  There are four recognized domains of recovery: Health, Home, Purpose, and Community.  There are a myriad of resources, both internal and external, that make up recovery capital.  As a person begins their journey, they draw on their initial store of recovery capital and as that journey continues, they gain more recovery capital.  More recovery capital, more recovery.  More recovery, more recovery capital. By assisting an individual identify their recovery capital and make plans for its increase, their recovery becomes stronger.  This session, presented by Norma Jaeger, PhD (ABD), Executive Director of Recovery Idaho, will explore the many potential elements of recovery capital and how to support an individual in building more recovery capital to support their life in recovery. About the speaker: Norma Jaeger spent more than thirty years managing and evaluating addiction and mental health programs in North Idaho, Portland Oregon, and Seattle Washington. She developed addiction and mental health programs for pregnant and postpartum women’s, children’s mental health programs and several programs for individuals in the criminal justice system. She was the Program Manager for offender programming at the Idaho Department of Correction for one year leaving to become the Statewide Coordinator for expansion and support to Idaho’s 70+ Drug, Mental Health, and Veterans’ Courts as well as providing consultation to treatment courts and related conferences throughout the country. She served two terms on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, and received the Stanley M. Goldstein Hall of Fame Award from that association in 2018. She taught for fifteen years at Boise State University in the Department of Criminal Justice and currently serves as Executive Director for Recovery Idaho, a statewide recovery community organization. She holds a Masters’ Degree in Health Administration and is completing a dissertation for a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Boise State University, focused on procedural justice. She is honored to serve as Executive Producer for I Married the War, a documentary film illuminating the stories of wives of combat veterans.    

  Childhood Psychological Maltreatment - Essentials for Evidence-Based Counseling Childhood psychological maltreatment (CPM) is the most widespread and damaging form of child maltreatment; however, it is the least studied form of abuse. Presenters will discuss the long-term psychological and social impact of CPM, the barriers to effectively counsel individuals with CPM histories, and the evidence-based interventions and complementary approaches for comprehensively addressing the issues those with CPM histories experience. Noon - 1:00 PM | September 20th   Presenter: Dr. Justin Watts, Ph.D., NCC Objectives:  Review Childhood psychological maltreatment research data collected by Dr. Watts. Overview Childhood psychological maltreatment and its relationship to substance use. Gain information on barriers to effective counseling with individuals who have experienced Childhood psychological maltreatment. Interact with professionals during Q&A.   Zoom Link: https://unt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdOCrrDgtHdC_0iof_voNJyNwkjf2l6xvLinks to an external site. Zoom Meeting ID: 890 3932 3774 Zoom Meeting Passcode: 706229   Hosted by SSW ATTC partner school the University of North Texas at Denton and Recovery to Practice 1 CEU available

This training is now filled. Please watch for future opportunities!   Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based collaborative conversational style used to help strengthen an individual's own motivation and commitment to change. In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and practice the spirit and relational skills of MI.   Note: Participants must complete Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills (Level 1) to be eligible to attend the subsequent training in the MI series: Motivational Interviewing: Technical Skills (Level 2). Those who fully attend Level 1 will automatically receive an invitation to register to attend Level 2.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills (Level 1), participants will: Have an introductory level understanding of the purpose, benefits, and challenges of MI Understand and practice the four processes used in MI: planning, evoking, focusing, and engaging Recognize differences between helpful client engagement vs. harmful client engagement Prepare to apply the spirit of Motivational Interviewing to patient interactions Observe and practice the core skills of MI: listening, open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summarization.     Training Dates: September 20, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT September 27, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT October 4, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT     CONTINUING EDUCATION: Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 9 NAADAC certified continuing education (CE) hours. CE certificates are sent via email within two weeks after the conclusion of the training.      TRAINER: Sue EckMaahs Sue EckMaahs has practiced and trained Motivational Interviewing (MI) for over 30 years.  With a background in Sociology, she has provided MI implementation, training, and coaching services to thousands of professionals and over two hundred organizations, nationally & internationally.  Her audience spans mental health, substance abuse, public health & primary care, education, child protection/family reunification, workforce development, and re-entry/corrections.  On a personal note, she loves hiking with her partner Steve & dog, Cassie!       To ensure all participants get the most out of these interactive virtual trainings, we ask that everyone be prepared to do the following in every session:       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.

DESCRIPTION: Throughout the United States, an estimated 1-2 million older adults are in need of treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs). This presentation addresses evidence-based best practices for treating older adults with substance use disorder.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify commonly used drugs for older adults and the risks associated with these substances. Describe logistical differences in treating and responding to older adults with SUD. Present effective treatment strategies for treating older adults.     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: Randall Webber, MPH, CADC, has worked in the addiction field for the past 45+ years as a counselor, program director and trainer. He has provided training on street drug pharmacology, addiction science, counselor ethics, and substance abuse treatment strategies. Randall has authored or co-authored numerous publications and has held teaching positions at several colleges and universities. He also serves on the board of directors of the Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals     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.

The Indigenous Behavioral Health Series The series is designed for providers of substance use treatment and prevention services, peer support specialists, and those working in primary care settings, social services, schools, and mental health settings.     Crisis Intervention This series will provide a review of common crisis situations, an overview of crisis intervention guidelines and strategies, and describe clinical responses to common behavioral health emergencies and crises in clinical practice. Join us to gain skills in handling crisis events.   Topics include:   Tuesday, August 29th: Conceptual Issues of Behavioral Emergencies and Behavioral Crises Tuesday, September 12th: Clinical Response to Trauma Tuesday, September 19th: Case-Illustrations Tuesday, September 26th: Reflections Upon Important Crisis Intervention Topics - Q&A   Our speakers are Dr. Ken Winters, Dr. Jacque Gray, Nelda Huskie, and Dr. Kathy Tomlin. All sessions are Tuesdays from 12-1:30 ET / 11-12:30 CT / 10-11:30 MT / 9-10:30 PT / 8-9:30 AKT.

                                The Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center is partnering with Anne Arundel County, Maryland Health Department to sponsor the guest speaker below to present on Trauma Informed Care at this year's Behavioral Health Symposium. Please note this is a hybrid event and the location can be found above. Join us by clicking the register button above or using the QR code in the graphic. Presenter                                                                                                                                                 Mark Lepore, Ed. D, LPC, LCSW is a mental health trainer for the American Red Cross (ARC) and a Volunteer  Partner Director for the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) branch, headquartered in Washington, DC. He led the professional team that wrote curriculum, at the request of the U.S. Department of Defense, for military service members and their families reconnecting after deployment. Those resources are now utilized both nationally and internationally as part of the resiliency programs available to all branches of the Armed Forces, including members of the Reserves and National Guard as well as active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.            

  Domain Review for the IC & RC Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counseling Exam (AADCE)   Test Prep: Sept 16th Join us for a Free Webinar! Saturday, September 16, 2023. 1:00 – 5:00 pm https://nsula.webex.com/nsula/j.php?MTID=mcd8f57f3fa8eef7dda1569230adad127  Suggested Materials: Candidate guide for the IC & RC Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Examination  

  Join the National Recovery Rally hosted in Region 6 state Oklahoma!   Faces & Voices of Recovery is coming to Oklahoma this year! We are excited to host the National Recovery Rally at OSU OKC this September! There will be live music, fantastic national speakers, recovery resources, games, activities for kids and adults, food, and so much more! Join us for an activity to honor our loved ones lost to overdose or suicide. You will have the opportunity to name those individuals in your registration and their names will be read aloud during the rally. Come and show your support for the recovery community in the state of Oklahoma by "demonstrating the power and proof of long-term recovery" (Faces & Voices) and enjoy a day full of fun activities with friends and family!   When Saturday, September 16, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CDT   Where 900 N Portland Ave 900 North Portland Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73107   Registration Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-recovery-rally-tickets-669444866617?utm_source=Faces+%26+Voices+of+Recovery&utm_campaign=f0d10aa884-november-2020-advocacy-policy_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3410cda480-f0d10aa884-352525369  

When working with Hispanic and Latino populations, clear language should never be a linear process, particularly for a collectivist society that defines and interprets experiences within a cultural context. Latino values such as "machismo" and "personalismo" can be very insightful, but when defined and understood through an American perspective, we wonder why we feel a "disconnect’" with the Hispanic client/patient we need to provide services to. This interactive presentation will inform on Latino cultural nuances that can reframe communication for Hispanic individuals with substance use and/or mental health problems and discuss prevention strategies to support “recuperación” (recovery). TRAINER: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-T 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 ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

The uptake in the use of telehealth for SUD treatment and recovery services since the start of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) has been swift and has transformed how services are delivered. Many experts predict that SUD treatment and recovery services will use a hybrid service delivery method (some services in-person and some online). Join the online consultation session every third Friday of the month to discuss/share virtual service delivery tips and practices for practitioners and peers focusing on telehealth and digital recovery support services. The facilitator, Maryellen Evers, is a person with lived experience and a provider of clinical services via telehealth. Guest speakers and national experts focused on digital recovery support may also present during the sessions.   To join Virtual Recovery Services OtS 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/99479731969 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: 994 7973 1969

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

This training will assist participants in understanding the fundamentals of contingency management (CM) and developing a plan for CM implementation in their organization or clinical setting. Special attention will be paid to the use of CM as a primary treatment for stimulant use disorders.     TRAINING DATES: September 14 from 2-5pm CT September 21 from 2-5pm CT     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Learn the behavioral fundamentals foundational to CM. Learn the skills and tools needed to conduct CM. Plan for the implementation of a CM program in your practice setting.     CONTINUING EDUCATION: Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 6 NAADAC-certified continuing education (CE) hours. CE certificates will be sent to qualifying participants via email within two weeks after the training.      TRAINER: Mat Roosa, LCSW-R Mat Roosa was a founding member of NIATx and has been a NIATx coach for a wide range of projects. He works as a consultant in the areas of quality improvement, organizational development, and planning, evidence-based practice implementation. His experience includes direct clinical practice in mental health and substance use services, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and human service agency administration.     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