Event Type: Educational Event What: Peer Recovery Specialists are valuable resources for other persons in recovery and demonstrate how to achieve and maintain wellness. This training is designed to help peer recovery specialist who are interested in mentoring and education utilize life experience, positive relationships and self-care to increase the capacity for sustainable recovery. When: […]
District of Columbia
“SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone” Training Review
The District of Columbia Department of Mental Health regularly conducts a free three-hour training entitled “SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone”. Although open to anyone over the age of 15, the majority of attendees tend to be employees of the Department of Behavioral Health who needed to earn continuing education credits. This author recently attended one of them. This […]
Is there really “an app for that”? Thoughtfully using smartphones and tablets to further our mission
This is the web version of a presentation our Instructional Design and Technology Specialist gave at the National Network meeting for the ATTCs in November 2013:
What’s New Update STI, HIV, TB, Hepatitis, Family Planning and Addiction
What’s New Update STI, HIV, TB, Hepatitis, Family Planning and Addiction Event Type: Educational Event What: This conference will focus on the integration efforts that support a collaborative healthcare approach. Current medical updates in services for STDs, HIV, TB, hepatitis, family planning and addictions will be discussed. When: 11/20/2013; 9:45 AM To 3:30 PM Where: […]
“Introduction to Mental Illness” Training at the D.C. Department of Mental Health
On September 20, 2013, the District of Columbia’s Department of Mental Health conducted a free three-hour training seminar titled “Introduction to Mental Illness” which this author attended. Although open to the general public, most of those in attendance dealt in some professional capacity with individuals with mental illness, but still felt the need to become better […]
Treatment Planning Training in Washington DC
Treatment Planning M.A.T.R.S. (Measurable, Attainable, Time-Limited, Realistic and Specific) Free 6 Contact Hours Available October 4 or 11, 2013 9 am – 4 pm Click here to download the flyer for October 4 Click here to download the flyer for October 11
Clinical Supervision Foundations Course
Clinical Supervision Foundations Course Event Type: Educational Event What: This course consists of two interconnected components: an online course and a face‐to‐face training, and is intended for supervisors in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery settings. The course totals 30 contact hours and introduces clinical supervisors, along with persons preparing to become supervisors, to […]
SAMHSA’s 24th Annual “National Recovery Month”
Link to Register for National Recovery Day – http://adaa.dhmh.maryland.gov/SitePages/Recovery_Month_Registration.aspx
Recovery Plan Development (Eastern Region)
Recovery Plan Development (Eastern Region) Event Type: Educational Event What: Participants will be able to help individuals in recovery identify and record individual goals, resources, strengths and skills, and resolve barriers to achieving goals in the eight life domains: Recovery from substance use or abuse, Living and financial independence, Employment and Education, Relationships and social […]
Recovery Plan Development (Western Region)
Recovery Plan Development (Western Region) Event Type: Educational Event What: Participants will be able to help individuals in recovery identify and record individual goals, resources, strengths and skills, and resolve barriers to achieving goals in the eight life domains: Recovery from substance use or abuse, Living and financial independence, Employment and Education, Relationships and social […]