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SUMMARY:Family members and addiction treatment outcomes: Applying research to clinical practice
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nFamily members (i.e.\, nuclear family\, extended family\, chosen family) of people with substance use disorder can positively impact addiction treatment initiation\, engagement\, retention\, as well as sustained recovery. This training will reframe the role of family members in the lives of people with substance use disorder\, highlighting the importance of family and social support in achieving optimal health outcomes. The experience of family members and their capacity to improve all addiction-related outcomes will be discussed. Additionally\, this training will highlight gaps in current resources for family members and how education and information provided to family members can impact the treatment and recovery of their loved ones. The importance of providing evidence-based information to families will also be emphasized. Lastly\, the training will introduce concrete and simple changes to current models of addiction treatment to engage the family and leverage the invaluable support they provide to people with substance use disorder. \nIntended audience\nAll medical and non-medical staff seeking to learn about the role of the family in addiction treatment are encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nAlicia Ventura\, MPH (she/her) \nAlicia Ventura is the Director of Special Projects and Research for Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) Grayken Center for Addiction\, Training\, and Technical Assistance Program and BMC’s Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) Program. She is also a board member and membership secretary of the Addiction and the Family International Network. Alicia has over 15 years of experience conducting public health and clinical research. She has focused the last decade of her career exclusively on research\, evaluation\, and program development related to mitigating the harmful consequences of alcohol and drug use\, including the impact on affected family members. Alicia developed a harm-reduction-focused educational program for family members affected by a loved one’s substance use\, which she directs and co-facilitates out of Boston Medical Center. Alicia also currently provides training and technical assistance for healthcare organizations on improving the integration of the family into routine addiction treatment. She is currently the Principal Investigator of a qualitative study looking at the experience of affected family members and their interactions with the healthcare and addiction treatment systems; she is also a Co-Investigator on a mixed-methods study examining the attitudes toward and experiences of addiction treatment providers as related to interacting with family members. Alicia has lectured on the reciprocal relationship between affected family members and their loved ones with addiction for local\, national\, and international audiences. She has published on various topics\, including reproductive health\, HIV\, alcohol\, and drug use\, and family members impacted by substance use. Alicia received her Master’s in Community Public Health from New York University. \nObjectives\nUpon completion of the training\, participants will have the knowledge necessary to: \n\nDescribe the impact of family members on the lives and treatment of loved ones with substance use disorder.\nExplain how education and information provided to family members\, directly and indirectly\, impacts substance use outcomes.\nDemonstrate practices that can be used to integrate family members into the care of people with substance use disorder.\n\nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/family-members-and-addiction-treatment-outcomes-applying-research-to-clinical-practice/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T073000
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SUMMARY:MA OBAT ECHO®: Treating Gambling Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series\, Glimar Rodriguez\, LADC-I\, LICSW\, MA PGS\, will present the didactic entitled “Treating Gambling Use Disorder.” The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) 12-part Massachusetts Office Based Addiction Treatment ECHO® (MA OBAT ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on comprehensive care for patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). The free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of primary care teams to integrate addiction treatment using a multidisciplinary care model. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nGlimar Rodriguez\, LADC-I\, LICSW\, MA PGS \nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/ma-obat-echo-treating-gambling-use-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T090000
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Treating Stimulant Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis training is a guide for addiction care teams caring for people who use stimulants\,  including cocaine and methamphetamines. The training will review the basic science of addiction related to stimulants. The session includes discussion on the practical implementation of evidence-based treatment for patients who use stimulants\, with a concentration on outpatient treatment settings. \nIntended audience\nPhysicians\, advanced practice providers\, nurses\, social workers\, recovery coaches\, and all other healthcare professionals treating addiction are welcome and encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nJustin Alves\, MSN\, FNP-BC\, ACRN\, CARN\, CNE (he/him) \nJustin is a clinical nurse educator with Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, where he contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Justin is also a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center and the nursing director of two housing first programs operated by the Justice Resource Institute\, Inc. He has expertise in infectious diseases and their co-occurrence with substance use disorders\, community outreach\, and harm reduction. Justin’s work in HIV/AIDS includes being president of the Boston Chapter of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care\, consulting for the New England AIDS Education Training Center\, and other positions. He currently sits on the stimulant work group for the Opioid Response Network (ORN)\, the advisory board of the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center\, and the item writing committee for the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). Justin received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Northeastern University in 2013\, his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2020\, and his Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner certificate from the University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2023. He also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB)\, certification as an AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) through the HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board (HANCB)\, and is a certified nurse educator (CNE) through the National League of Nursing. \nVanessa Loukas\, MSN\, FNP-C\, CARN-AP (she/her) \nVanessa is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, an assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\, and a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center. She has expertise in managing substance use disorders\, co-occurring psychiatric conditions\, and infectious diseases in primary care settings. Her clinical interests include harm reduction\, low-barrier treatment\, medical addiction groups\, and improving care for persons involved in the criminal-legal system. Through her primary role on the Grayken TTA team\, Vanessa contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Prior to joining the Grayken TTA team\, Vanessa practiced as a nurse practitioner and was the program director for the addiction treatment program at the South End Community Health Center\, caring for high-risk patients with substance use disorders and psychiatric diagnoses. Her work integrated harm reduction\, on-demand treatment\, infectious disease treatment\, and medical addiction groups including within the male/female re-entry/recovery units at the Suffolk County House of Corrections. Vanessa received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Simmons University and is a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the role of psychostimulants in the overdose epidemic and recognize population disparities.\nDescribe the impact of stigma associated with stimulant use disorder (StUD).\nRecognize two risk factors for developing StUD and understand the neurobiological changes associated with stimulant use.\nDescribe overamping and management of acute stimulant intoxication.\nIdentify health risks associated with stimulant use and apply harm reduction interventions.\nUnderstand interventions to treat acute stimulant intoxication and long term treatment including de-escalation and behavioral interventions.\nUnderstand the essentials of integrating stimulant treatment into outpatient addiction treatment.\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)\, Opioid Response Network (ORN) \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/essentials-of-treating-stimulant-use-disorder-2/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T090000
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SUMMARY:MA OBAT ECHO®: Treating Substance Use Disorder in People Experiencing Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series\, Danny Rodrigues\, LICSW\, PMH-C\, will present the didactic entitled “Treating Substance Use Disorder in People Experiencing Homelessness.” The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) 12-part Massachusetts Office Based Addiction Treatment ECHO® (MA OBAT ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on comprehensive care for patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). The free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of primary care teams to integrate addiction treatment using a multidisciplinary care model. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nDanny Rodrigues\, LICSW\, PMH-C \nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/ma-obat-echo-treating-substance-use-disorder-in-people-experiencing-homelessness/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T120000
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SUMMARY:Trans and Gender Diverse Folks and Substance Use Treatment: Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis one-hour course provides foundational knowledge for those working in addiction treatment settings on best practices for creating welcoming spaces in addiction care for transgender & gender diverse (TGD) individuals. \nIntended audience\nPhysicians\, advanced practice providers\, nurses\, social workers\, recovery coaches\, counselors\, community health workers\, and all others are welcome and encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nMeghan McGrath\, MSW\, LICSW (they/them) \nMeghan McGrath is the Behavioral Health (BH) Lead for Boston Medical Center’s GenderCare Center where they provide individual therapy\, conduct surgical referral letter assessments\, and serve as an advocate for and provide training about gender-affirming care across the healthcare system. Prior to joining BMC\, Meghan served as an integrated behavioral health provider within primary care and family medicine settings at an LGBTQIA+ mission-driven community health center in Boston\, MA. While there\, they also oversaw the behavioral health department’s monthly continuing education program for the 85-person BH department and managed an annual advanced training program hosting candidates for behavioral health master degrees during their final year practicums. Additionally\, Meghan previously served as a faculty member for the National TransECHO program providing clinical education and support to a cohort of more than 50 participants across 20 health centers within the contiguous United States\, including Puerto Rico and Hawaii\, all seeking to expand their ability to and capacity for providing gender-affirming care. As a faculty field liaison at Simmons University’s School for Social Work\, Meghan worked to ensure the integrity of students’ field education placements\, served as a resource to agency field instructors\, and helped students achieve their educational goals within the field placement. They are also co-author of a chapter on gender identity emergence in adulthood within the first case-based\, comprehensive textbook to address the unique health care needs of transgender and gender-diverse adults. Meghan views training and education as a form of service to individuals but also to the field at large and has sought opportunities to support learning communities throughout their career. Meghan earned their Master of Social Work at Smith College School for Social Work. \nAnnie Potter\, MSN\, MPH\, FNP-BC\, CARN-AP (she/her) \nAnnie is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, an assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\, and a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center. Annie contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for clinicians supporting patients with substance use disorders. Annie is also consultant and educator for the Massachusetts HEALing Communities Study\, a multi-state study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. She is also the Medical Director for the Massachusetts Community Health Center ECHO and an expert faculty member of the Provider Clinical Support System Exchange (PCSS-X). Annie’s other clinical interests include treatment and prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C\, family planning\, and care for gender-diverse individuals. Before joining Boston Medical Center\, Annie practiced at a community health center in Baltimore\, MD\, where she established and directed the city’s first walk-in HIV treatment and prevention program. She holds specialty certifications for the treatment of HIV and Hepatitis C. Annie earned both her Master of Nursing and Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. \nObjectives\n\nRecognize terminology re: affirming care\, gender\, identity\nAppreciate the impacts of systemic\, societal\, and personal traumas on the transgender & gender diverse (TGD) population.\nUnderstand the intersection of TGD experience and SUD\nEngage with Trans and Gender Diverse folks in affirming ways\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS) \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/trans-and-gender-diverse-folks-and-substance-use-treatment-foundations/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T133000
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CREATED:20240625T134658Z
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SUMMARY:SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Screening Tools for Older Adults with Substance Use
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series\, Vassiliki Pravodelov\, MD\, will present the didactic entitled “Screening Tools for Older Adults with Substance Use.” The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS)\, Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS)\, Transitional Support Services (TSS)\, Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP)\, long-term residential program\, sober and recovery homes\, primary care\, and psychiatry. This free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nVassiliki Pravodelov\, MD \nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/sud-care-continuum-echo-screening-tools-for-older-adults-with-substance-use/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240625T134446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T134446Z
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Treating Stimulant Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis training is a guide for addiction care teams caring for people who use stimulants\,  including cocaine and methamphetamines. The training will review the basic science of addiction related to stimulants. The session includes discussion on the practical implementation of evidence-based treatment for patients who use stimulants\, with a concentration on outpatient treatment settings. \nIntended audience\nPhysicians\, advanced practice providers\, nurses\, social workers\, recovery coaches\, and all other healthcare professionals treating addiction are welcome and encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nJustin Alves\, MSN\, FNP-BC\, ACRN\, CARN\, CNE (he/him) \nJustin is a clinical nurse educator with Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, where he contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Justin is also a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center and the nursing director of two housing first programs operated by the Justice Resource Institute\, Inc. He has expertise in infectious diseases and their co-occurrence with substance use disorders\, community outreach\, and harm reduction. Justin’s work in HIV/AIDS includes being president of the Boston Chapter of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care\, consulting for the New England AIDS Education Training Center\, and other positions. He currently sits on the stimulant work group for the Opioid Response Network (ORN)\, the advisory board of the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center\, and the item writing committee for the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). Justin received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Northeastern University in 2013\, his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2020\, and his Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner certificate from the University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2023. He also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB)\, certification as an AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) through the HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board (HANCB)\, and is a certified nurse educator (CNE) through the National League of Nursing. \nVanessa Loukas\, MSN\, FNP-C\, CARN-AP (she/her) \nVanessa is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, an assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\, and a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center. She has expertise in managing substance use disorders\, co-occurring psychiatric conditions\, and infectious diseases in primary care settings. Her clinical interests include harm reduction\, low-barrier treatment\, medical addiction groups\, and improving care for persons involved in the criminal-legal system. Through her primary role on the Grayken TTA team\, Vanessa contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Prior to joining the Grayken TTA team\, Vanessa practiced as a nurse practitioner and was the program director for the addiction treatment program at the South End Community Health Center\, caring for high-risk patients with substance use disorders and psychiatric diagnoses. Her work integrated harm reduction\, on-demand treatment\, infectious disease treatment\, and medical addiction groups including within the male/female re-entry/recovery units at the Suffolk County House of Corrections. Vanessa received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Simmons University and is a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the role of psychostimulants in the overdose epidemic and recognize population disparities.\nDescribe the impact of stigma associated with stimulant use disorder (StUD).\nRecognize two risk factors for developing StUD and understand the neurobiological changes associated with stimulant use.\nDescribe overamping and management of acute stimulant intoxication.\nIdentify health risks associated with stimulant use and apply harm reduction interventions.\nUnderstand interventions to treat acute stimulant intoxication and long term treatment including de-escalation and behavioral interventions.\nUnderstand the essentials of integrating stimulant treatment into outpatient addiction treatment.\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)\, Opioid Response Network (ORN) \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/essentials-of-treating-stimulant-use-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240625T135750Z
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SUMMARY:Recovery Housing as a Bridge to Aligning Social and Medical Interventions
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, July 31st\, 2024\, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET for a UVM CORA Community Rounds Workshop Series session\, “Recovery Housing as a Bridge to Aligning Social and Medical Interventions.” Our speakers are Milena Stott\, LICSW\, SUDP; Policy\, Outreach\, and Engagement Specialist and Erica Walker\, LCSW\, LCADC; Outreach and Engagement Specialist\, both of the Rural Center of Excellence (RCOE) on SUD Recovery at the Fletcher Group. This presentation will discuss Recovery Housing as a model to bridge social and medical needs. The speakers will define the concept of a recovery ecosystem and how we can use holistic models to promote recovery. It will also address Recovery Housing in rural communities and share program case studies and successful blended funding strategies that promote the development of these programs.\n\n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n1. Outline guidance and support offered by the Fletcher Group’s RCOE \n2. Define recovery housing​ and recovery ecosystem \n3. Describe social and medical interventions​ related to recovery housing\, and systemic changes supporting their alignment \n4. Discuss strategies to promote healthy rural communities \n  \nMilena Stott\, LICSW\, SUDP\,\nMilena works with housing authorities\, housing operators\, and Medicaid agencies to expand and finance recovery support services. Building on management experience as a strategist and innovator in integrated health systems\, she helps organizations implement programs and reimbursement strategies that integrate housing into value-based insurance contracts. A dually licensed clinician\, her relationship skills and systems approach are especially useful in addressing challenges in rural communities. \nErica Walker\, LCSW\, LCADC\nErica\, a clinician with a decade of experience supporting those affected by substance use and trauma\, is passionate about integrating clinical services with recovery housing and the peer-led social model. She collaborates with housing operators and recovery support service providers with a focus on rural communities. Kentucky-based\, Erica has extensive experience helping organizations to identify resources and funding opportunities\, engage local stakeholders and manage operations and policies. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/recovery-housing-as-a-bridge-to-aligning-social-and-medical-interventions/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Center on Rural Addiction":MAILTO:CORA@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T130000
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SUMMARY:Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis training provides healthcare teams with information on available injectable buprenorphine formulations for the treatment of opioid use disorder and how to implement them into clinical practice. \nTopics include the pharmacology and side effects of injectable buprenorphine formulations\, storage\, administration and patient selection processes\, dosage\, initiation and maintenance for patients using weekly and monthly injectable doses\, and the workflows and administrative tasks involved in implementing injectable buprenorphine in healthcare settings. \nNOTE: This training is 60 minutes long. There will be an optional 30-minute Q&A session following the training\, which will not count for credit. \nIntended audience\nPhysicians\, advanced practice providers\, nurses\, social workers\, recovery coaches\, and all other healthcare professionals treating addiction are welcome and encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nAndrea Jodat\, DNP\, FNP-BC\, CARN-APJessica Kemp\, RN\, CARN \nObjectives\n\nExplain the pharmacology and side effects of injectable buprenorphine formulations.\nRecall processes of patient selection\, storage\, and administration of injectable buprenorphine.\nDevelop basic understanding of dosing\, initiation and maintenance using weekly and monthly injectable buprenorphine.\nIdentify workflows and administrative requirements for implementing injectable buprenorphine within healthcare settings.\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS) \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/long-acting-injectable-buprenorphine-treatments-for-opioid-use-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240625T133610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T134034Z
UID:3337-1721649600-1721653200@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Zeroing in on Xylazine
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis training will provide knowledge regarding xylazine\, a CNS depressant\, which has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. This training will discuss the physiologic effects of xylazine\, manifestations of xylazine intoxication\, overdose\, communicable infections associated with xylazine use\, and wound care for persons injecting xylazine. \nNOTE: This training is 60 minutes long. There will be an optional 30-minute Q&A session following the training\, which will not count for credit.  \nIntended audience\nProviders\, nurses\, social workers\, other clinical staff\, and non-clinicians. \nSpeakers\nRaagini Jawa\, MD\, MPH\, FASAM (she/her) \nDr. Jawa is an Assistant Professor and Clinician Investigator in the Department of General Internal Medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and a clinician investigator in the Center for Research on Health Care. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Jawa’s research focuses on the intersection of Infectious Disease and Addiction\, including studying how to optimize integration of harm reduction services for individuals with substance use disorders within traditional health settings\, developing multidisciplinary provider facing interventions so as to prevent\, diagnose\, and treat infectious and non-infections complications of drug use. Clinically\, she provides office-based addiction treatment in IM Recovery Engagement Program and attends on the Endovascular Infection Service at UPMC. \nTehya Johnson\, MSN\, AGPCNP-BC \nTeyha is a Nurse Practitioner working at the intersection of people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. She specializes in harm reduction\, street outreach\, and primary care based in Boston\, MA\, both as an advocate and a provider. \nObjectives\nFollowing this training\, participants will have the knowledge necessary to: \n\nDescribe the physiologic effects of xylazine.\nRecognize manifestations of intoxication in persons using xylazine.\nRecall signs of xylazine overdose and appropriate response.\nIdentify common skin and soft tissue infections associated with xylazine use.\nDescribe practices to decrease risk of skin and soft tissue infections in persons using xylazine.\nRecall methods of wound care for persons injecting xylazine.\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS) \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/zeroing-in-on-xylazine/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240625T133052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T133052Z
UID:3336-1721115000-1721120400@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:MA OBAT ECHO®: Harm Reduction Resources in the Community
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series\, Mary Wheeler will present the didactic entitled “Harm Reduction Resources in the Community.” The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) 12-part Massachusetts Office Based Addiction Treatment ECHO® (MA OBAT ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on comprehensive care for patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). The free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of primary care teams to integrate addiction treatment using a multidisciplinary care model. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nMary Wheeler \nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/ma-obat-echo-harm-reduction-resources-in-the-community/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240625T132613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T132613Z
UID:3335-1720612800-1720618200@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Harm Reduction Resources in the Community
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series\, Mary Wheeler\, will present the didactic entitled “Harm Reduction Resources in the Community.” The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS)\, Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS)\, Transitional Support Services (TSS)\, Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP)\, long-term residential program\, sober and recovery homes\, primary care\, and psychiatry. This free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nMary Wheeler \nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/sud-care-continuum-echo-harm-reduction-resources-in-the-community/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240625T131930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T134120Z
UID:3333-1719478800-1719486000@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices: The Nurse Care Manager Model of Office-Based Addiction Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis two-hour\, virtual course is designed to provide a history of the nurse care manager (NCM) model of office-based addiction treatment\, explain how the model increases treatment access\, and identify the roles of the nurse manager and interprofessional care team members to sustain the model. Participants will recognize the NCM as an advocate and a source of evidence-based treatment for teams and community partners. Participants will also develop an understanding of workflows to sustain the daily operations of the NCM model. \nIntended audience\nNurses\, Social Workers\, LMHCs\, LADCs\, CADCs\, and anyone who works patients with substance use disorder. \nSpeakers\nAndrea Jodat\, DNP\, FNP-BC\, CARN-AP \nAndrea is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, where she contributes to the development and delivery of continuing education programs\, peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. She is also a family nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center\, an assistant professor of medicine at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\, and conducts research in the use of telehealth and coordinated care for persons with opioid use disorder and depression. Andrea is an active member of the Boston University Medical Group Advanced Practice Provider Council and the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners. Andrea has worked with vulnerable populations for over 10 years including managing substance use disorders and overall healthcare for persons experiencing homelessness with the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. She is a term lecturer and preceptor for nurse practitioner students at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions (IHP) and received her Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the IHP in 2018. She also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). \nNancy Regan-Brooks\, MSN\, FNP\, CNM\, CARN-AP \nNancy is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, where she contributes to the development and delivery of continuing education programs\, peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Nancy is also a nurse practitioner\, board certified in both family medicine and midwifery with over a decade of experience working in addiction treatment. Prior to joining the Grayken TTA team\, Nancy held a position as director of the substance use disorder program at the Community Health Center of Cape Cod\, where she maintains clinical practice. Nancy began her career in a community health center in South Boston managing a wide range of pediatric\, prenatal\, and adult patients. She later transitioned to addiction medicine at High Point Treatment Center in Jamaica Plain where she worked in an acute treatment setting of medically supervised detoxification and treated acute and chronic medical issues on a Crisis Stabilization Services Unit. Nancy also participated in the HEALing Communities Study — a multi-state study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse aimed at reducing overdose deaths — as a lead community partner\, facilitating treatment on demand and engaging and empowering other community providers. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in 2011 from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and her Master of Science in Nursing Midwifery in 2017 from Frontier Nursing University. She also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). \nObjectives\n\nRecall 2-3 characteristics of the NCM that are central in providing comprehensive care.\nExplain how the NCM increases access to care by acting as the hub of the treatment team.\nName 3 ways in which the NCM can decrease barriers to care.\nIdentify the role of the NCM in advocating for persons with substance use disorder (SUD) and disseminating evidence-based treatment to team members.\nDevelop basic understanding of workflows to optimize efficiency and support sustainability of the model.\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS) \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/best-practices-the-nurse-care-manager-model-of-office-based-addiction-treatment/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240625T131538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T132721Z
UID:3331-1719403200-1719406800@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Recovery Capital and Social Determinants of Health
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series\, Lydie Ultimo\, LCSW\, will present the didactic entitled “Recovery Capital and Social Determinants of Health.” The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS)\, Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS)\, Transitional Support Services (TSS)\, Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP)\, long-term residential program\, sober and recovery homes\, primary care\, and psychiatry. This free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nLydie Ultimo\, LCSW \nLydie is the Executive Director at Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services\, working to drive strategic initiatives within the medical organization. Before her current role\, she was Vice President of Addiction Services at Bay Cove Human Services\, overseeing the addiction and recovery services division. Her career includes various roles within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, including Director of the Office of Health Equity and Bureau Director of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. \nObjectives\nAt the conclusion of this activity\, participants will be better able to: \n\nDefine Recovery Capital and how it relates to Social Determinants of Health\nList at least 3 ways to assess for Recovery Capital\nIdentify Strategies to establish and promote Recovery Capital in daily practice\n\nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/sud-care-continuum-echo-recovery-capital-and-social-determinants-of-health/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240529T201238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T201238Z
UID:3329-1718193600-1718197200@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Xylazine Trends and Public Health Implications for Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide an overview of xylazine\, current data on prevalence and other trends associated with its use\, and will also discuss the public health implications associated with xylazine use. This presentation will also offer harm reduction strategies for mitigating the public health impact of xylazine. Throughout the presentation\, unique implications for rural communities will be systematically addressed. Register and attend to learn more! \nSpeaker:\nMichael Chaple\, PhD\, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center\, and Director of the Northeast and Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/xylazine-trends-and-public-health-implications-for-rural-communities/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Center on Rural Addiction":MAILTO:CORA@uvm.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240611T142214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T142214Z
UID:3330-1718186400-1718190000@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Telemedicine and Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Populations
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Greg Greenberg\, MD \nSponsor: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) \nCost: No Fee \nTarget audience: This activity is designed for counselors\, physician assistants\, physicians\, and psychiatrists. This activity is accredited for physicians. \nCredit designations available: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ \nAbout the webinar: The treatment of opioid use disorder in rural communities can be complex due to transportation\, connectivity\, and other barriers. While telemedicine can help overcome some of these challenges\, it also presents additional obstacles. This presentation will review the challenges associated with treating opioid use disorder in rural areas. It will explore the advantages and disadvantages of using telemedicine\, the difficulties in obtaining urine toxicology screenings\, and why this may not be a significant problem. \nEducational objectives:  At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to: \n\nList the benefits and pitfalls of the use of telemedicine to treat OUD.\nImplement strategies to maximize the benefit of a telemedicine visit.\nCreate processes in your practice to allow for individualized treatment of patients with OUD that includes in-person and telemedicine depending upon the needs of your patient population.\nIdentify items of informed consent and etiquette for telemedicine visits with patients.\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/telemedicine-and-treating-opioid-use-disorder-in-rural-populations/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240503T153007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T153007Z
UID:3325-1716294600-1716305400@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming\, Integrated Services for People with Co-Occurring Disorders - Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Kenneth Minkoff\, MD \nThis presentation describes how to design systems and services based on the expectation that individuals and families will have co-occurring MH\, SUD\, health conditions\, trauma\, and other complex needs\, so that all programs are “co-occurring programs” and all people providing services are “co-occurring helpers.” The presentation describes the six evidence based principles of intervention for integrated service delivery and illustrates how any individual or team can begin to apply these principles and interventions in their own program in order to have more success – and more fun – working with the people with complex challenges who need our help the most. \n  \nThe workshop is in two parts. Each part is three hours\, and provides an opportunity to go into detail on how the six evidence-based principles can be specifically applied to developing competency-based practice in any MH and SUD program\, by any person in a helping role\, with any level of licensure or training\, including peers and front line staff. \nMore info & registration
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/welcoming-integrated-services-for-people-with-co-occurring-disorders-part-two/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240503T152841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T152841Z
UID:3324-1716208200-1716219000@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming\, Integrated Services for People with Co-Occurring Disorders: Part One
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Kenneth Minkoff\, MD \nThis presentation describes how to design systems and services based on the expectation that individuals and families will have co-occurring MH\, SUD\, health conditions\, trauma\, and other complex needs\, so that all programs are “co-occurring programs” and all people providing services are “co-occurring helpers.” The presentation describes the six evidence based principles of intervention for integrated service delivery and illustrates how any individual or team can begin to apply these principles and interventions in their own program in order to have more success – and more fun – working with the people with complex challenges who need our help the most. \n  \nThe workshop is in two parts. Each part is three hours\, and provides an opportunity to go into detail on how the six evidence-based principles can be specifically applied to developing competency-based practice in any MH and SUD program\, by any person in a helping role\, with any level of licensure or training\, including peers and front line staff. \nMore info & registration
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/welcoming-integrated-services-for-people-with-co-occurring-disorders-part-one/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240501T184344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T184344Z
UID:3323-1715774400-1715778000@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:An Overview of the Kentucky Women's Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN)
DESCRIPTION:Michele Staton\, PhD \nProfessor\, University of Kentucky College of Medicine \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Michele Staton is a Professor in the Department of Behavioral Science\, and a Faculty Associate of the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research. Her research focuses primarily on justice-involved individuals with substance use disorders in rural communities\, with a specific focus on high-risk related health consequences including HIV and HCV. Dr. Staton serves as PI on a number of NIH/NIDA-funded projects\, including the Kentucky hub of the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN). As the only JCOIN site to focus exclusively on women\, this study aims to increase utilization of medication to treat opioid use disorder among women during the transition from jail to the community. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/an-overview-of-the-kentucky-womens-justice-community-opioid-innovation-network-jcoin/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Vermont Center on Behavior and Health":MAILTO:Nicole.Twohig@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240409T165932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T165932Z
UID:3322-1714201200-1714235400@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Northern New England ASAM Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Conference Agenda \nDay Two: \n\n8:30 AM – 8:45 AM:    Welcome Remarks\nClifton “Fred” Lord MD\, President of NNESAM\, ASAM Fellow\, Board Certified in Addiction Medicine\, CEO/Medical Director/Chairman of the Board of CT Valley Addiction Recovery Inc \n8:45 AM – 9:45 AM:   Non Substance or Behavioral Addictions in the DSM-5 and ICD-11: Clinical and Practical ConsiderationsMarc Potenza MD\, PhD\, Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine\, Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine; Director of the Division on Addictions Research\, Center of Excellence in Gambling Research\, Women and Addictive Disorders Core Health Research at Yale and Yale Research Program on Impulsivity and Impulse Control Disorders; President Elect of International Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM affiliate) \n\n\n\n9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:   Addiction\, Pain and Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs)\nElisabeth Mock MD\, MPH\, FAAFP\, FASAM\, NNESAM member\, Board Certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine\, Clinical and Policy Consultant for the Maine Prescription Drug Monitoring Program \n\n11 AM – NOON:   Psychedelics and the Treatment of SUD: The Risks and Potential Rewards of Using Psychedelics in Recovery\nDavid E. Smith MD\,MS (pharmacology); Post Doc Fellowship Pharmacology and Toxicology; Diplomat\, American Board of Medicine (ABAM); Fellow/Past President of ASAM; Charter Member of the California Society for the Treatment of Alcoholism and other Drug Dependencies (now CSAM); Charter member and Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Pharmacologists (FAACT); Founder\, Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic\, San Francisco; Founder and Executive Editor of the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs (formerly known as Journal of Psychedelic Drugs) \n\n1 PM – 2 PM:   Emotional Sobriety and the Science of Addiction\nAndrew Seefeld MD\, Board certified in Emergency Medicine; Director of Speare Memorial Hospital Emergency Department; Director of Trauma and Emergency Medical Services programs; member of ASAM and NNESAM;  Currently pursuing Addiction Medicine Board Certification \n2 PM – 3 PM:   Hep Free NNE – Hepatitis Elimination in Northern New England\nDavid de Gijsel\, MD\, MPH\, MSc\, Fellow of ASAM; NNESAM member; Board Certified in Internal Medicine\, Infectious Disease and Addiction Medicine;  Chief Health Officer at Better Life Partners /Belonging Medical Group in Hanover\, NH; staff physician in the Section of Infectious Diseases and International Health atDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon\, NH; Assistant Professor at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice \n3:15 PM – 4:15 PM:   Understanding Kratom – Consumption\, Addiction: A Workshop for Clinicians\nCornel Stanciu\, MD\, FASAM\, NNESAM member\, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine\, Director of Addiction Services at New Hampshire Hospital \n4:15 PM – 4:30 PM:    Closing Remarks\nClifton “Fred” Lord MD\, President of NNESAM\, ASAM Fellow\, Board Certified in Addiction Medicine\, CEO/Medical Director/Chairman of the Board of CT Valley Addiction Recovery Inc \nRegister for Both Days  (In-person or Virtual)
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/northern-new-england-asam-annual-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern New England Society of Addiction Medicine":MAILTO:manager@nnesam.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171440
CREATED:20240409T165157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T165157Z
UID:3320-1714150800-1714159800@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Northern New England ASAM Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Conference Agenda \nDay One: \n5 PM – 6:30 PM:            Conference Check-in and Welcome Reception\nRefreshments and social hour. \n6:30 PM – 7:30 PM:     Haight Ashbury 1967 Summer of Love-The Birth of the Free Clinic \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformal Discussion with Dr. David Smith – founder of the Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic\, and pioneer in the field of addiction medicine (Not approved for professional continuing education credit) – Available via Virtual conference link – More About Dr. Smith \n\nRegister for Both Days  (In-person or Virtual)
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/northern-new-england-asam-annual-conference/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern New England Society of Addiction Medicine":MAILTO:manager@nnesam.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T120000
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SUMMARY:Engaging People Not Ready to Quit in Smoking Treatment: Evidence-Based Approaches
DESCRIPTION:Jessica Cook\, PhD \nProfessor\, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Cook is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW-SMPH) and an investigator at the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI). Dr. Cook is also a Clinician Investigator at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA\, where she directs the Veterans Tobacco Research Group and co-directs the VA Interprofessional Advanced Fellowship in Addictions Treatment. Dr. Cook’s research program focuses on developing more effective tobacco dependence treatments. This research involves developing interventions for smokers initially unwilling to quit as well as for smokers at increased risk for relapse (e.g.\, smokers with psychiatric comorbidity)\, and identifying mechanisms of behavioral change in tobacco treatment. \n\nREGISTER FOR WEBINAR HERE
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/engaging-people-not-ready-to-quit-in-smoking-treatment-evidence-based-approaches/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Vermont Center on Behavior and Health":MAILTO:Nicole.Twohig@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T160000
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SUMMARY:Improving Continuity of Care for Justice-Involved Individuals: Lessons from the Field
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \n\nEd Hayes\, Assistant Superintendent at Franklin County Sheriff’s Office\, Administrative Director of the FCSO OTP\nRachel Katz\, NP Director\, Addiction Services\, Friends of the Homeless (FOH)\, Medical Respite\, CNP\n\nSponsor: National Council for Mental Wellbeing–NCMW \nCredit designational available: none \nTarget Audience: Administrative staff\, counselors\, interprofessional teams\, psychologists\, social workers \nAbout the webinar: Transitioning from jails and prisons back into the community can be especially difficult for people with opioid use disorders (OUD). Research suggests that opioid use overdose increases dramatically within the first 30 days of citizens returning to the community. Further\, individuals recently released from incarceration face a risk of opioid overdose ten times greater than the general public. During these transitions\, it is critical that people receive seamless and appropriate resources to prevent overdose and return to use. This proper transition can help lower healthcare costs\, hospitalizations and emergency department visits\, as well as decrease mortality and recidivism for justice-involved individuals. Yet at this time\, only 13 states have sought Medicaid waivers to provide SUD services pre-release. Join us today as we explore how programs can successfully develop services to ensure returning citizens receive appropriate care to address OUD. \nEducational objectives: \n\nReview the context of opioid crisis and its intersection with the jails and prisons.\nExamine the components of a successful jail-based opioid treatment program.\nDiscuss continuity of care planning for patients reentering the community from incarceration with OUD.\nDescribe a program that collaborates with community health care collaborators.\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/improving-continuity-of-care-for-justice-involved-individuals-lessons-from-the-field/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000
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SUMMARY:Treating Adolescents with Substance Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Marc Fishman\, MD \nTarget Audience: This activity was developed to meet the needs of physicians and interprofessional healthcare providers. \nDiscussion is designed to promote interactivity through an informal “round table” conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/treating-adolescents-with-substance-use-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T130000
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CREATED:20240202T004918Z
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SUMMARY:Overdose-related Compassion Fatigue in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Erin Winstanley\, PhD \nVisiting Professor\, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Winstanley received her doctoral degree from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health\, she has postdoctoral training in behavioral pharmacology\, and she has over 20 years of experience as a behavioral health services researcher. Dr. Winstanley’s current research is focused on reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with the overdose epidemic\, as well as the use of technology to improve access and quality of behavioral health services. She has expertise in rural health\, clinical trials\, patient-reported outcomes\, and health policy. Her work is committed to discovering and implementing evidence-based strategies to improve health outcomes for individuals with behavioral health problems. She is Co-Chair of the NIDA CTN Rural Special Interest Group (SIG)\, which is working to advance clinical research on substance use disorders in rural areas. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR WEBINAR HERE
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/overdose-related-compassion-fatigue-in-rural-communities/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Vermont Center on Behavior and Health":MAILTO:Nicole.Twohig@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T120000
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) for Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Anna Ratzliff\, MD\, PhD; Jasen Christensen\, DO \nWebinar Description \nThis presentation will review the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)\, which is an evidence-based approach to delivering behavioral healthcare in primary care settings. This model has been adapted to address substance use disorders in primary medical settings. CoCM requires a team of providers; trained primary care providers (PCP) work with embedded behavioral health care managers (BHCM) to provide a range of effective treatments\, including evidence-based medication and/or psychosocial treatments\, and a psychiatric consultant who engages with the team primarily through indirect care. Implementation and clinical considerations for CoCM for substance use disorders will be reviewed. \nTarget Audience \nThis activity is designed for administrative staff\, counselors\, interprofessional teams\, nurses\, pharmacists\, pharmacy technicians\, physician assistants\, physicians\, psychiatrists\, psychologists\, social workers\, students and educators. This activity is accredited for physicians and other healthcare professionals. \nEducational Objectives \n\nDefine the need for substance use treatment in primary care settings.\nList evidence for Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) and usefulness in substance use disorder treatment.\nDescribe strategies to implement CoCM for substance use disorders.\nName clinical learning goals for teams to deliver CoCM for substance use disorders.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/collaborative-care-model-cocm-for-substance-use-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T130000
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SUMMARY:The Changing World of Cannabis Consumption and Cannabis Regulation
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Monthly Lecture Series \nAlan Budney\, PhD\, Professor of Psychology\, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth \nDr. Budney has conducted extensive research on the development and evaluation of innovative behavioral treatments for Cannabis Use Disorders in adults and adolescents. This programmatic research has focused on integrating innovative contingency management interventions with more traditional behavioral therapies and using computer-assisted therapies t enhance access to and theist effectiveness of these approaches. His recent work leverages social media enrollment strategies to assess the impact of impact of the changing legal landscape of cannabis\, to develop on-line interventions for cannabis use problems\, and to develop methods for accurately measuring cannabis consumption to inform more meaningful public health messaging out the potential negative and positive consequences of cannabis use. \nREGISTER FOR WEBINAR HERE
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/the-changing-world-of-cannabis-consumption-and-cannabis-regulation/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Vermont Center on Behavior and Health":MAILTO:Nicole.Twohig@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000
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SUMMARY:Evidence-Based Treatment of PTSD in Individuals with OUD\, and Innovative Approaches for Increasing Access to Care in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will discuss effective treatment approaches for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in individuals with co-occurring opioid use disorder (OUD). It will also explore ways to increase access to evidence-based trauma treatment for members of rural communities. Register and attend to learn more! \nSpeaker:\nKelly Peck\, PhD\, Assistant Professor with joint appointments in the Departments of Psychiatry and Psychological Science at the University of Vermont (UVM) and the Director of Clinical Operations for the UVM Center on Rural Addiction (UVM CORA). \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/evidence-based-treatment-of-ptsd-in-individuals-with-oud-and-innovative-approaches-for-increasing-access-to-care-in-rural-communities/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Center on Rural Addiction":MAILTO:CORA@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
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SUMMARY:Women & Alcohol: What does stress have to do with it?
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, November 15th for the #VCBHLectureSeries as we welcome Sherry McKee\, PhD\, Director\, Yale Behavioral Pharmacology Laboratory. Dr. McKee will present “Women & Alcohol: What does stress have to do with it?” \nDr. McKee directs a translational program of research focused on treatment development for addictive disorders\, with an emphasis on women and more recently criminal justice populations. Her work spans clinical trials\, behavioral pharmacology\, survey research\, and epidemiological research to uncover mechanisms underlying poor outcomes and to translate these finding into improved interventions. She also leads a federally funded partnership between Yale University\, the of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services\, and the State of Connecticut Department of Correction\, to develop and implement an integrated system of addiction care for adults returning to their communities following incarceration. \nThe VCBH Monthly Lecture Series was originally created as an in-person series designed as a way to interact and engage with top researchers in the intersectional fields we often work with at VCBH including behavior change\, addiction\, chronic disease\, and health disparities for people who are at increased risk. Following the COVID-19 pandemic\, the VCBH made remote viewing available for the lecture series. \nRemote Registration
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/women-alcohol-what-does-stress-have-to-do-with-it/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Vermont Center on Behavior and Health":MAILTO:Nicole.Twohig@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T140000
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CREATED:20231011T144032Z
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SUMMARY:Ready or Not Here Come the Nitazenes
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Edwin Salsitz\, MD \nTarget Audience: This activity was developed to meet the needs of physicians and interprofessional healthcare providers. \nDiscussion is designed to promote interactivity through an informal “round table” conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/ready-or-not-here-come-the-nitazenes/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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