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: […]
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Ask an Expert about the Affordable Care Act
We are fortunate to have board members who bring a real wealth of knowledge and experience to our work. This month Dr. Ron Manderscheid provides expert answers to questions about the ACA (reposted from http://www.fascenter.samhsa.gov/askTheExpert/Oct2013.aspx) Questions & Answers about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – October 2013 Welcome Welcome to this month’s edition of “Ask the […]
“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 […]
SUPERVISING PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST (Eastern Region)
SUPERVISING PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST (Eastern Region) Event Type: Educational Event What: This one-day training is directed to individuals who are responsible for supervising peer recovery specialist (PRS). The training will assist the supervisors in identifying and directing the skills, knowledge and abilities of their PRS staff as well as supporting them in their roles. When: […]
SUPERVISING PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST (Western Region)
SUPERVISING PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST (Western Region) Event Type: Educational Event What: This one-day training is directed to individuals who are responsible for supervising peer recovery specialist (PRS). The training will assist the supervisors in identifying and directing the skills, knowledge and abilities of their PRS staff as well as supporting them in their roles. […]
Treatment for Drug Offenders — How to Make It Work!
Treatment for Drug Offenders — How to Make It Work! Event Type: Educational Event What: This free program will have three phases to this training. This opportunity will enhance and sustain your skills in working with offenders who are drug involved. The program includes two full days of face-to-face training followed by six monthly 90 […]
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
Tips for Talking with Your Patients About Their New Health Coverage Options
Health care providers touch the lives of uninsured individuals and families daily and are a trusted source of information for their patients. Providers and their staff can be an excellent resource in educating their uninsured patients about the new health insurance marketplace and expanded Medicaid coverage. Everyone who works in the health care delivery field […]
Movie Review: The Crash Reel
The Crash Reel is a deeply moving feature length documentary about traumatic brain injury (TBI). In it, filmmaker Lucy Walker masterfully tells the story of champion snowboarder Kevin Pearce and how he and his family’s lives were changed forever after one fateful moment. This film works at many different levels. At first the audience might […]
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 […]