Sponsor: NH Alcohol and Drug Counselors Association in collaboration with the North Country Health Consortium/ Northern NH Area Health Education Center A 2-hour training with Jennifer Goulet, CHW/RC PRESENTATION: Individuals experiencing substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health related concerns often face discrimination and negative bias from society, including from healthcare and behavioral health professionals. Stereotypes that generate prejudice, and ultimately to discrimination, stem from misinformed beliefs about addiction. Even the most well-intentioned health care professionals… Read more »
Engaging and supporting transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth and families in the clinical setting 
Sponsor: National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center: a program of the Fenway Institute Access to pediatric gender-affirming care for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth is vital to positive mental and physical health outcomes and should be considered part of routine primary care. This program will engage pediatric primary care providers, mental health providers, health center administrators and support staff in establishing welcoming and affirming clinic environments and engaging families in supporting their TGD children, with… Read more »
Innovations in HIV care for Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ native people
Sponsor: National LGBTQIA+Health Education Center: A Program of The Fenway Institute This webinar is designed to help health centers recognize and respond to the unique considerations for the prevention and treatment of HIV for Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ Native people. Participants of this webinar will hear from expert panelists discussing best practices for providing affirming, high-quality, HIV prevention and treatment in both rural and urban settings. Participants of this webinar will hear from expert panelists… Read more »
Two-Drug ART Regimens (Dual Therapy): Its Time is Here
Sponsor: National Clinician Consultation Center in partnership with the Health Resources and Services HIV/AIDS Bureau for this interactive webinar for clinicians. HIV Treatment has been identified as one of four key strategies to Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) to treat HIV has evolved significantly since the advent of potent combination therapy in 1996. Most recently, there has been a shift toward 2-drug regimens as clinical studies have demonstrated these regimens can… Read more »
CROI Update 2022Sponsor: New England AIDS Education and Training Center
Description: Join us virtually for an evening of updates from the 2022 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. Presenters will discuss news and findings from the conference. Speakers: Rajesh T. Gandhi, MDDirector, HIV Clinical Services & Education, Massachusetts General HospitalProfessor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Kenneth H. Mayer, MDInfectious Disease AttendingDirector of HIV Prevention ResearchBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterProfessor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Medical Research DirectorThe Fenway Institute, Fenway Health Mary Montgomery, MDAssociate Physician,… Read more »
Mental Health and HIVSponsor: New England AIDS Education and Training Center
Description In this webinar, Dr. Alex Keuroghlian will address the intersections of mental health and HIV. Targeted Populations: A variety of the listed populations will be discussed at this event including: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or other gender. Topics: A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event including: behavioral health and mental health disorders. To register for this event click here
Pain Management in Individuals with HIV: Challenges and Opportunities
Sponsor: New England AIDS Education and Training Center Presented by: Kathleen Broglio, DNP, ANP-BC, ACHPN, CPE, FPCN, FAANP, Nurse Practitioner, Section of Palliative Medicine, Associate Professor, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Brief Description: Individuals with HIV experience chronic pain secondary to the disease and its treatment which can affect quality of life. Pain and its treatment can also be affected by comorbid conditions such as substance use disorders and mental health conditions. For… Read more »
Essentials of Treating Stimulant Use Disorder
Sponsor: Office Based Addiction Treatment Training and Technical Assistance The training is designed to be a guide for addiction providers interested in providing and caring for people who use stimulants including cocaine and methamphetamines. Virtual meeting Via Zoom Description The training is designed to be a guide for addiction providers interested in providing and caring for people who use stimulants including cocaine and methamphetamines. The training will review the basic science of addiction related to… Read more »
Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) Exam Review for RNs/NPs – via Zoom
Sponsor: Office Based Addiction Treatment Training and Technical Assistance This no-cost course reviews topics covered in the certification exam for addictions nursing and is intended to support nurses preparing to sit for the exam. Virtual meeting Via Zoom Description Boston Medical Center is sponsoring a FREE exam review course for RNs and NPs working in the addiction field who have an interest in becoming a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse –… Read more »
NATCON22
Sponsor: National Council for Wellbeing The National Council for Mental Wellbeing invites you to join thousands of professionals representing the very best of our field as they convene at NatCon22, the largest conference in mental health and substance use treatment, from April 11-13, 2022, to be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Your NatCon22 registration allows you to: Engage in unparalleled networking opportunities connecting with peers and luminaries, including Monday evening’s Opening Reception and… Read more »