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 […]
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September is Recovery month – find out where you can join the celebration in your area
SAMHSA defines recovery from alcohol and drug problems as “a process of change through which an individual achieves abstinence and improved health, wellness, and quality of life.” Below are highlighted some of the many recovery events occurring this month in the Central East ATTC Region to celebrate the gift of recovery. Maryland Metropolitan Baltimore’s 7th […]
Learn more about the uninsured in your area
The Health and Human Services Department (HHS) has put together useful in-depth demographic information for the uninsured in every region of the country. Those in our Region 3 can click on their state below: Delaware District of Columbia Maryland Pennyslvania Virginia West Virginia Our readers in other parts of the country can click here to […]
Conversations: Trends in Behavioral Healthcare
Conversations: Trends in Behavioral Healthcare Type/Format: Print Media (i.e. newsletterbulletin) Description: regular series oforiginal articles on trends in the field of behavioral healthcare Release Date: 7/11/2013 Language: English This product is available for download using the following link(s). Conversations: Trends in Behavioral Health NOTE: To view Adobe Acrobat files, you must have a copy of […]
The ValueOptions Maryland, Clinical Trainer
The ValueOptions Maryland, Clinical Trainer position is a full-time position with benefits Responsibilities: · Develop and maintain training materials for the Clinical Department and external customers · Orient all Clinical Department staff to Maryland’s Public Mental Health System (PMHS) and their role in Care Management · Train internal staff (and external customers) on how to use the […]
Using Motivational Incentives, an Evidence Based Practices, in Behavioral Health Treatment Webinar Series
The Central East ATTC and the Clinical Trials Network Mid-Atlantic Node are pleased to offer recordings of our Webinar Series on Motivational Incentives which was held in the spring of 2013. While it is recommended that you watch all 4 of the series, it is fine to start at any point. ” . . […]
The Tic-Tac-Toe Board
The Tic-Tac-Toe Board Event Type: Educational Event What: This second webinar will introduce participants to the use of the tic-tac-toe board. Participants will discover how this simple tool can be extremely useful in case management and for breaking larger goals into to smaller, achievable steps. Participants will learn how this method can use low-cost prizes […]
Using the ATTC/NIDA Blending Products to Affect Change
Using the ATTC/NIDA Blending Products to Affect Change Event Type: Educational Event What: You will have the opportunity to hear an overview by NIDA researchers about technology transfer in science to practice implementation. Expert ATTC trainers will present information on four different Blending products: PAMI, Buprenorphine, MIAStep,HIV Rapid Testing and Mi-Presto. In the afternoon,you will […]
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: 4/11/2013; No Time Specified Where: The location […]
Voucher Systems and the Fishbowl Method
Voucher Systems and the Fishbowl Method Event Type: Educational Event What: This third webinar will introduce to participants the Fishbowl Method. Originally conceived by Nancy Petry, this draw method with low-cost prizes was designed to take advantage of intermittent reinforcement to make incentives affordable to community programs. We will discuss what makes this style so […]