Sponsor: AdCare Educational Institute of New England The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, often called Summer School, is a 5-day intensive learning experience to further knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of substance use disorder services. Each year, participants from many disciplines come together to form a unique, diverse learning community. In order to safely meet your continuing education needs this summer, we are pleased to take the 52nd Summer School learning community… Read more »
Virtual: Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) – 4 Day Training
Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association A 31 hour (4-day + Online Component ) training event with Marissa Carlson, CPS and Julie Yerkes April 13, 15, 19 & 21, 2021 8:30am to 4:30pm (daily) The NH Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Services with SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), invites you to register for the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST): Building Our Behavioral Health Workforce. What is the Substance… Read more »
Families & Addiction
Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association Please be advised that the format of this training (virtual or in-person) will be decided two weeks prior to its scheduled time and based on the best public health advice NHADACA can access. Some trainings are not appropriate for the virtual format and may be cancelled as late as two weeks prior to their start date. PRESENTATION: This introductory workshop explores how the addiction of the individual… Read more »
Initial Training on Addiction and Recovery
Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association This training will be remote if in-person is not possible Please be advised that the format of this training (virtual or in-person) will be decided two weeks prior to its scheduled time and based on the best public health advice NHADACA can access. Some trainings are not appropriate for the virtual format and may be cancelled as late as two weeks prior to their start date…. Read more »
Understanding ASAM Criteria for Non-Clinicians
Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association This training is scheduled to be held in person; however, we reserve the right to offer it virtually based on public health conditions and CDC Advisories. PRESENTATION: This training will focus on an introduction to the ASAM criteria and its application. Participants will learn the 6 dimensions of the criteria, Withdrawal Management levels of care, treatment levels of care, imminent danger, continuing care criteria and discharge… Read more »
Exploring Youth Homelessness
Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association While we plan to hold this training in person, CDC Guidelines and advisories may require it to be offered virtually. We will advise participants accordingly. PRESENTATION: This training will explore the experience of youth homelessness, including its intersection with substance use disorder. The scope of the problem, both nationally and in New Hampshire, will be discussed, along with an overview of the many definitions of homelessness and… Read more »
Harm Reduction
Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association PRESENTATION: In response to the recent uptick in overdoses in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, H2RC is working to enhance naloxone distribution in the region and is offering a new Overdose Prevention training for people who want to dispense naloxone, better support people who use drugs, or further their understanding of the overdose crisis. The goal of these trainings is to enhance the existing system of… Read more »
Virtual: Substance Use and Abuse During Prenatal and Perinatal Period
Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association PRESENTATION: The purpose of this workshop is to explore the role of substance use and abuse during the reproductive time frame. We will explore the importance of early recognition of possible substance use problems during pregnancy. Almost half (approximately 45 %) of pregnancies are unplanned leading to a host of possible complications for women in general and more specifically with substance abuse issues. They may be more… Read more »
Virtual: Relationship-Building & Belonging: Capitalizing on the “Flock” Response
Sponsor: North Country Health Consortium/ Northern NH Area Health Education Center and NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association PRESENTATION: In this session, Cassie Yackley will explore the fundamental role that relationships play in the management of stress. Unfortunately, so many people have had childhood relational experiences that were negative or even neglectful or abusive, which can rob a person of a sense of worthiness and safety with others. The behavioral manifestation of this personal… Read more »
Virtual: HIV Update for Substance Use Professionals
Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association PRESENTATION: This one-day training is geared toward substance use professionals and will provide participants with basic and updated information about HIV other STDs. This includes risk factors, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, prevention, the relationship between HIV and other STDs. Updated information on mother-to-child transmission and prevention and an overview of the epidemic is also covered. At the end of this workshop, participants will: Increase knowledge… Read more »