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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid Event Type: Educational Event What: This 6-hour course is geared to anyone who wants to provide Mental Health First Aid to those in need. It is an excellent introduction for addiction staff to the mental health treatment. As we move to a behavioral treatment system it is increasingly important that those […]
Housing Support and Homeless Services – Getting Ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace Toolkit
SAMHSA Enrollment Coalition “Getting Ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace” Toolkit This toolkit explains the health care law and how it helps people with mental and substance use disorders; outlines how to use the Health Insurance Marketplace; and provides a wealth of communications ideas and materials with a focus on getting the word out to […]