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: […]
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Reality Check: Effectively Using Video to Reach our Stakeholders
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:
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:
Avatar Assisted Therapy at the “Brave New World”
At the “Brave New World: Using Technology to Enhance Behavioral Health” Symposium Dick Dillon addressed the challenges of limited accessibility of traditional addiction treatment. This symposium took place on March 8, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. Dick Dillon is the founder and CEO of Innovaision, LLC and his co-presenter, Dave Ennis, MS, is the Western Region […]
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: […]
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 […]