Since our region has been redefined to now include Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia we will be spotlighting resources in these states in the upcoming months. The West Virginia Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors is a non-profit association that is dedicated to advocacy for those impacted by substance abuse. Visit their webpage for resources and […]
Spotlight
Art With Impact – Mental Health Short Film Competition
One of Art With Impact‘s goals is to use short film to create awareness and discussion about mental health. In order to achieve that goal it sponsors a monthly short film contest. Winning filmmaker to receive $1,000 cash prize and have work featured in campus events around the country. Film projects can be up to […]
Trends in Behavioral Healthcare: Join the Conversation – Health Exchanges Promise Sweeping Change
The Danya Institute and Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network are pleased to present this regular series of orignal articles on trends in the field of behavioral healthcare. Our latest article is an in-depth look at health exchanges by special guest author Douglas Canter. Health exchanges promise sweeping change Congress enacted the Patient Protection and […]
Human Trafficking 101 for Service Providers now available in Spanish
We are pleased to offer this Spanish translation of our Human Trafficking 101 for Service Providers. Many thanks to Natalia Guevara (www.NataliaGuevaraTranslations.com) for her high quality translation services and our friends at the National Hispanic/Latino ATTC for reviewing her work. Trata de Personas 101: Guía para Proveedores de Servicios Hoy, veintisiete millones de personas están esclavizadas. […]
New Videoes on our Youtube Channel – Using the ATTC/NIDA Blending Products to Affect Change
Maxine Stitzer, Ph.D., principal investigator of the Mid-Atlantic node, explains the mission of the Clinical Trials Network to disseminate research-based drug abuse treatment into clinical practice. Dr. Stitzer shares with the audience how clinicians, scientists, and experienced trainers who are part of this NIDA/SAMSHA blending inititative have worked to create user-friendly treatment tools and […]
DVD review: When I Came Home
The Danya Institute and Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network are pleased to present original reviews of books and movies of special interest to our stakeholders. When I Came Home is an authentic and gritty portrait of an Iraqi war veteran’s struggle to rebuild his life back in the states. Dan Lohaus’ powerful […]
Trends in Behavioral Healthcare: Join the Conversation – The Road Map to 2014
The Danya Institute is pleased to present this regular series of orignal articles on trends in the field of behavioral healthcare. Our latest article is by special guest author Douglas Canter on Executive Director Ryan Springer’s presentation on The Road Map to 2014 earlier this year. “Specialty care knowledge is valuable,” said Ryan Springer, the Executive Director […]
Trends in Behavioral Healthcare: Join the Conversation – Human Trafficking and HIV in DC
The Danya Institute is pleased to present this regular series of orignal articles on trends in the field of behavioral healthcare. Our latest article is by special guest author Abby Charles, MPH, Program Manager at CommonHealth ACTION on Human Trafficking and HIV in DC. “It ought to concern every person, because it’s a debasement of our […]
Online Virtual Leadership Development
Management Challenge is a one-day leadership development experience in which managers practice developing their employees. Staff can put his/her managerial skills into action during this team-based simulation as they engage virtual employees in critical conversations and coaching. Most face gaps in communication skills that affect their ability to mentor and motivate. Emphasis is on peer […]
A Guide to Abbreviations and Acronyms
The Danya Institute is pleased to present this list of frequently used acronyms for our stakeholders. AAAP – American Academy of Addiction Psychiatrists ACA – Affordable Care Act or Adult Child of Alcoholic ACO – Accountable Care Organizations AETC – AIDS Education and Training Center AHEC – Area Health Education Center AMA – American Medical Association APA – American […]