Events

Please join us for a Center for Technology and Behavioral Health (CTBH) seminar with Katie Witkiewitz, PhD New Perspectives on Addiction Relapse and Recovery: An Idiographic Contextual Approach Topic: Treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other addictive disorders have progressed considerably over the past 30 years. Yet, there is still lack of consensus about […]

Part of the Essential Substance Abuse Skills Webinar Series Speaker: Sean A. Bear 1st, BA, CADC, Meskwaki Tribal Nation

Course Description: This course will provide basic group counseling skills that apply evidence-based addiction research into real world practice. Skills that address heterogeneous group populations (e .g., stage of the recovery process, age, gender, cultural diversity, sexual orientation, dual diagnoses, socioeconomic status, education, and support systems) unique to substance use treatment will be provided. This […]

This webinar aims to describe programs that are currently underway including the supportive evidence to capitalize on the time that a patient spends in the acute care setting to promote health and therapeutic engagement while minimizing future harm. Presenter Dr. Michael Lynch is a board certified emergency physician and medical toxicologist. He is the medical […]

This webinar is part of a series on research-based integrated health care topics. Current and timely subjects of interest to American Indian and Alaska Native behavioral healthcare issues are presented using evidence-based information by nationally recognized speakers who are experts in their field. This series offers one-hour sessions on the 4th Wednesday of each month. […]

This conference presents valuable information and resources for consumers, family members and those in the behavioral health field Presented by: NH Suicide Prevention Council, NH Public Health Network, Youth Suicide Prevention Assembly, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Hampshire in partnership with The Injury Prevention Center at the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD). Sponsors: […]

The care of the emergently ill or injured patient provides unique challenges in a rural or critical access setting. Join Dartmouth’s Center for Rural Emergency Services and Trauma (CREST) for its 11th annual symposium designed for regional emergency medicine and trauma providers by experts in austere, out of hospital, and tertiary rural emergency care. The […]

Many children who lose a parent encounter public systems such as child welfare, mental health, and juvenile probation, both before and after the death of their parent(s). As the opioid […]

The NH Behavioral Health Summit is a TWO-DAY EXCLUSIVE statewide event in NH for behavioral healthcare providers and organizations, including mental health and substance use disorders. Conference Objectives: Provide opportunities […]

 “The Doorway-NH” program which is set to provide 24/7 access to help for substance use that is within an hour’s reach of any New Hampshire resident. In light of the […]

“The Doorway-NH” program which is set to provide 24/7 access to help for substance use that is within an hour’s reach of any New Hampshire resident. In light of the […]

“The Doorway-NH” program which is set to provide 24/7 access to help for substance use that is within an hour’s reach of any New Hampshire resident. In light of the […]

On January 9th the National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS) is hosting a webinar on "The Electronic Cigarette Dragon: The Public Health Concern That Became a Criminal Justice Challenge."   […]

“The Doorway-NH” program which is set to provide 24/7 access to help for substance use that is within an hour’s reach of any New Hampshire resident. In light of the […]

“The Doorway-NH” program which is set to provide 24/7 access to help for substance use that is within an hour’s reach of any New Hampshire resident. In light of the opioid crisis that has disproportionally affected New Hampshire, this program is intended to make screening, evaluation, and care coordination services more centralized, available, and accessible. […]

“The Doorway-NH” program which is set to provide 24/7 access to help for substance use that is within an hour’s reach of any New Hampshire resident. In light of the opioid crisis that has disproportionally affected New Hampshire, this program is intended to make screening, evaluation, and care coordination services more centralized, available, and accessible. […]

“The Doorway-NH” program which is set to provide 24/7 access to help for substance use that is within an hour’s reach of any New Hampshire resident. In light of the opioid crisis that has disproportionally affected New Hampshire, this program is intended to make screening, evaluation, and care coordination services more centralized, available, and accessible. […]

“The Doorway-NH” program which is set to provide 24/7 access to help for substance use that is within an hour’s reach of any New Hampshire resident. In light of the opioid crisis that has disproportionally affected New Hampshire, this program is intended to make screening, evaluation, and care coordination services more centralized, available, and accessible. […]

The Institute for Research, Education, and Training in Addictions (Ireta) is hosting a webinar on January 23rd on "Improving Clinical Quality in Methadone Treatment: Results of a 2-Year Pilot." Click on the link before for more information on the topic, presenters, and how to register. https://ireta.org/training/upcoming-webinars/

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) leadership, in collaboration with the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program (COAP) team, invites you to this no-cost webinar on January 24, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., ET. About the Webinar: To address the national opioid crisis, communities across the country are using medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a practice which pairs Food and […]

This is the first of a two-part webinar series that will introduce SAMHSA’s recently-developed national guidelines, “TIP-63, Guidelines on the Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.” In the face of the still-growing epidemic of opioid use and overdose deaths, more clinicians are stepping up to offer medications for OUD in a range of practice […]

This is part of a New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) webinar series on "Substance Abuse Prevention in AI & AN Communities, Challenges and Opportunities for Intervention." Presenter: Anne Helene Skinstad, PhD; Sean Bear, BA, CADC; Cindy Sagoe, B.Pharm, MPH

This is the second of a two-part webinar series that will introduce SAMHSA’s recently-developed national guidelines, “TIP-63, Guidelines on the Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.” In the face of the still-growing epidemic of opioid use and overdose deaths, more clinicians are stepping up to offer medications for OUD in a range of practice […]

Tuesday | February 19, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET Presenters: Thomas Penders, MD, Walter B Jones Ctr; East Carolina University; Cornel Stanciu, MD, MRO, Director of Addiction Services at New Hampshire Hospital and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine Target audience: This activity was developed to meet the […]

This webinar will provide an overview of HIPAA regulations including changes required through Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of health information Define the concept of “need to know” Review HITECH changes to HIPAA Review the Notice of Privacy Practices Discuss release of information

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. This innovative training, combining online and in-person components, offers practitioners a comprehensive introduction to the substance abuse prevention field. Grounded […]

Presenter: George Kolodner, MD; Founder, Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown University School of Medicine and University of Maryland School of Medicine Sponsor: American Psychiatric Association (APA) About the webinar: This webinar presentation will challenge participants to rethink outpatient withdrawal management. An outpatient setting for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms is safe […]

Presenter(s): Allen Masry, MD Psychiatrist Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse, Mays Landing, NJ Webinar description: Many patients presenting for treatment for opioid and substance use disorders today have both psychiatric and medical co-morbidities. Many patients are also on varying psychiatric medications. Some patients stop taking their medications on their own. This presents challenges to […]

Sponsored by: Mad*Pow Speakers: Dustin DiTommaso, SVP, Behavior Change Design, Mad*Pow Aidan Hudson-Lapore, Behavior Change Designer, Mad*Pow Wednesday - February 27, 2019 / 1:00pm ET Free Event Engagement is a prerequisite to any successful behavior change intervention, but engagement alone doesn’t guarantee a beneficial outcome. If we want to improve outcomes by improving engagement, we […]

This training is for people who have already completed the online Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics training. Registrants MUST participate in both components to receive continuing education credit. 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 […]

Join this months National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS) webinar! Title: Drug Threats in the United States: 2019 Update Presenter: Jill M. Head, Supervisory Chemist, United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Eastern Time (US and Canada). Register here

Date: March 19, 2019 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET Presenter: Jane C. Maxwell, PhD; Research Professor, Addiction Research Institute, The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School […]

Topic: In traditional treatment programs for addiction, the majority of patients are not offered ongoing medical treatment with opioid agonist medications. The minority who do receive medical care typically face […]

Tuesday | March 26, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET NOTE: If you are unable to attend the live webinar, it will be archived within two weeks on […]

Motivational Enhancement Techniques: Working with Patients with Substance Disorders or High Risk Using Presenter: Angela Colistra, PhD, MS, BS, LPC, CAADC, CCS; Assistant Clinical Professor Counseling and Family Therapy Department,Drexel […]

Reducing Inpatient Opioid Consumption: Creating a Therapeutic Foundation with Breakthrough Analgesia Based on Patient Function Presenter: Peggy Lutz, MSN, FNP-BC, RN-BC, Service Line Director, Pain Management, Ascension Wisconsin; and Chad […]

"Fun, Fab, and Fifty! Don’t miss this special 50th Anniversary of the ASAM Annual Conference! The ASAM Annual Conference is the nation’s premiere event showcasing best practices and the latest […]

The Opioid Response Network, in conjunction with the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center and the New England Association of Drug Court Professionals, is hosting a webinar for individuals who […]

MONDAY April 29, 2019 in Lebanon, NH The New Hampshire Medical Society, Vermont Medical Society, NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Addiction Technology […]

Host: Maine Plains  ATTC Series Title: Compassion Fatigue Online: The Opioid Epidemic - Increasing Knowledge and Skills for Behavioral Health Providers Dates: Part I: May 1, 2019 Part II: May […]

This conference presents evidence-based practical management strategies of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in health care settings. The $125 registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and 6.5 credit hours. CME open […]

THURSDAY May 16, 2019 in Keene, NH The New Hampshire Medical Society, Vermont Medical Society, NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Addiction Technology […]

Host: The National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS) Coordinating Center Title: Recent enhancements in the timeliness and specificity of drug overdose death certificate data from NCHS Presenter: Margaret Warner, PhD (Injury Epidemiologist in […]

THIS NO COST, 12 HOUR TRAINING (1.5 DAYS) WILL BE PUT ON BY YOUNG ADULTS, SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18-25. AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE CONNECT TRAINING, PARTICIPANTS WILL […]

IRETA offers a free webinar series  open to all addiction and allied health and human service providers, as well as policymakers, advocates and researchers interested in evidence-based approaches to substance use. […]

Quality Counts (QC), in collaboration with BlueWater Emergency Partners and several other partners (MMA and ACEP) is working under a contract with the state of Maine to host an education […]

Part 1 of the series provides an overview of stimulant (cocaine and methamphetamine) use in the U.S. Presenter Rick Rawson, Ph.D., will discuss: The extent and geography of stimulant use […]

Turning Lives Around: How Law Enforcement and the Courts Can Change the Conversation about Crime and Mental Illness This event is brought to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center from Artist Lynda Cutrell […]

Quality Counts (QC), in collaboration with BlueWater Emergency Partners and several other partners (MMA and ACEP) is working under a contract with the state of Maine to host an education […]

What: The New Hampshire Medical Society, NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network are pleased to offer this FREE […]

Quality Counts (QC), in collaboration with BlueWater Emergency Partners and several other partners (MMA and ACEP) is working under a contract with the state of Maine to host an education […]

Registration - 8:30 - 9 AM Lunch - 11:45 AM - 12:30 pm Conference Presentation Lineup - 9 AM - 4 PM:  CHW Certification: Pathways & Decisions Fishbowl: CHW Initiatives in […]

Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADS) are legal documents that permit persons with mental illnesses to declare their preferences, instructions and consent for future mental health treatment, or appoint a surrogate decision […]

Day One: Understanding and Using the ASAM Criteria to Engage Individuals into Collaborative Treatment for Substance Use Disorder 8:30AM-4:00PM This workshop is designed to review the underlying principles and content […]

This event is brought to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center from Artist Lynda Cutrell of the 99 Faces Project. Objective: Mental health and substance use disorder impact our workforce, communities and families […]

The 2019 NH Providers Association Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting will take place from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (registration and breakfast begin at 9:00 am) and includes a light […]

Part 2 of the webinar series will feature a panel of providers presenting their experiences with effective treatment strategies and evidence-based practices for working with individuals with stimulant use disorders. […]

While the first two installments of this webinar series focus on effective treatment strategies and models for addressing stimulant use disorders, this last installment features three presenters discussing change management […]

This four-day event gives addiction and behavioral health professionals the opportunity to combine in-depth study of an area of special interest with the opportunity to learn in a beautiful, rejuvenating […]

GOALS  Our goal is to raise awareness that anxiety, depression, substance misuse and suicide can form as a cluster, and the opposite of this societal condition is connection. Connection is […]

Maine has one of the highest infant mortality rates in New England. This daylong learning collaborative brings together key players to discuss and plan strategies around improving the state of perinatal […]

Registration opens March 1! Abstract & Poster Submissions open March 1! Host: The University of Utah’s Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Epidemiology’s Program for Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, […]

Survivors of overdose are often considered complex clients because they present with multiple, interacting problems and seem to be the most difficult to engage in treatment. Despite using more health […]

Co-Prescribing Benzodiazepines and Opioids: The Black Box of Increased Overdose Risk* Presenter: Elisabeth Fowlie Mock, MD, MPH Learning Objectives: Review the trends in benzodiazepine prescribing Evaluate risks of co-prescribing benzodiazepines […]

Speaker: Samuel Likindikoki, MD, MMed Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, Muhimbili Univeristy of Health and Allied Sciences The State of Psychiatry in Tanzania

Speaker: Brian Shiner, MD, MPH Title: Measurement Strategies for Evidence-Based Treatments for PTSD: Trends and Associations with Patient-Reported Outcomes

Speaker and topic TBD.

Keynote Speaker Michael Gass, PhD, LMFT, is a Professor and the Director of the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Research Center (obhcenter.org) at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Gass received his […]

The NH Behavioral Health Summit is the EXCLUSIVE statewide event in NH for behavioral healthcare providers and organizations, including mental health and substance use disorders. Conference Objectives: Provide opportunities for […]

2019 New Hampshire Behavioral Health Summit Hosts: The New Hampshire Providers Association, New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association, New Hampshire Community Behavioral Health Association Audience: Behavioral healthcare providers […]

Speaker: Angela Henricks, PhD Presentation Topic: TBD

Speaker: Glen Wylie, DPhil Presentation Title: TBD

Speaker and presentation title: TBD