Events

Presenter: Gail Rose, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Summary: Ever wondered what SBIRT is, where it came from, and why to use it? In this webinar, Dr. Rose will present the origins of SBIRT and summarize the evidence for its efficacy. She will describe the process and the variety of options […]

Description: Behavioral health disparities reflect the lack of access to quality care for specific populations. Despite notable efforts to address inequitable outcomes, research suggests that race and ethnicity are predictors of how services are delivered, and unconscious bias is one component that has been identified as influencing the provision of poor care. With the steady […]

Anecdotal evidence suggests that even with a growing number of Black recovery leaders and Black-led recovery organizations, Black people continue to be underrepresented and underserved within recovery support settings. SAMHSA’s Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS) invites you to join national experts in a conversation about racial equity in recovery […]

Presenter: Richard Rawson, PhD, Research Professor, Vermont Center for Behavior and Health, University of Vermont in Burlington, VT and Professor Emeritus, UCLA Department of Psychiatry, Los Angeles, CA Summary: The emergence of increased rates of cocaine and methamphetamine use and associated overdose deaths (with and without opioids) is being referred to as the “4th wave of the opioid […]

Description This webinar will review the latest legislation on 42 USC 290dd-2(b), which migrates a portion of the substance use disorder confidentiality regulations into HIPAA. Participants will be presented with both the update and a discussion of the integration of the amended 42 USC 290dd-2. In addition, a review of the most current regulations put […]

Description: Building off the psychological framework of unconscious bias as discussed in the first session, this second presentation will review and inform on how unconscious bias is reflected in words, communications, and relations toward persons of color through case scenarios reflecting its impact in the addiction, mental health, and prevention settings. The elusiveness of cognitive […]

Description: In the first two sessions we define and describe the impact of unconscious bias on cognition and provider practice, as well as how it contributes to behavioral health disparities. This third session will offer practical tools and strategies for organizations and providers to identify and address unconscious bias and support the delivery of culturally […]

Conference topics will include managing children and adolescents in crises with attention to differences in latency age and adolescent populations, including related issues of custody, DCYF involvement, issues with developmentally delayed patients, management of agitation and assessing safety concerns. Register Here

Description: This fourth session will bring together a panel of direct service providers who work closely with communities of color and are actively engaged in facilitating strategies that identify and mitigate unconscious bias to ensure delivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Organizational leadership will speak to lessons learned in the implementation of effective protocols […]

This two-day online event will explore the intersectionality of substance use disorders, mental health, and social justice. Day one will feature a discussion with Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of the book WHITE FRAGILITY, and Joyce Taylor of King5 News. Day two will feature keynote speaker Yolo Akili Robinson and concurrent sessions on race, social justice, […]

Routine screening and assessment for mental health and substance use is essential for identifying the full range of behavioral health issues affecting each client. This webinar will explore best practices for screening, including recommended and validated screening tools as well as policies and procedures that will support routine, systematic, and comprehensive clinical assessment. Register Here

Sanchit Maruti, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, VT. September 30, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time Substance use disorders contribute to an increased risk of dying by suicide. Approximately 40% of patients seeking treatment for SUDs report a history of suicide attempts. This presentation will describe […]

Day One                       8:30-9:00am               Opening Remarks Vermont State Leadership             9:00-10:00am             Impact of OUD on […]

Day Two        8:30-9:00am                     Opening Remarks Vermont State Leadership     9:00-10:00am                   Managing Burn-Out and Secondary Traumatic Stress Bride, PhD Review signs of burn-out and/or secondary traumatic stress […]

Keynote Address: The Decline in US Life Expectancy: Are Deaths of Despair Responsible?, Steven Woolf, MD, MPH, Professor of Family Medicine and Population Health, Virginia Commonwealth University   Session 1: Substance […]

Session 1: Challenges of Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Settings, Part 1 Session Chair: Stacey C. Sigmon, PhD, Associate Professor, Director, UVM Center on Rural Addiction, Departments of Psychiatry and Psychological […]

This webinar will discuss strategies for developing integrated treatment plans, assessing and monitoring the interactive course of both disorders, and implementing specialized interventions for both disorders including psychoeducation, pharmacology, family […]

Description Hailed as safe, natural and a potential cure-all by the public, both medical and recreational cannabis is quickly becoming legal and mainstream across the country. While it has the […]

Description Adolescence is a unique and active period of development. Differential diagnostic understanding and treatment is complicated, specialized, and vital. Often, protective change and treatment progress can be stalled by […]

Summary: Through both environmental and genetic factors, substance use disorders frequently perpetuate from one generation to another within families. Treating individuals struggling with a substance use disorder in isolation often represents […]

Description Harm reduction practices in the addiction recovery field are often misunderstood and carry a stigma with them. Professionals who work in these programs know their value, but more traditional […]

Summary: Maternal smoking is the leading cause of poor birth outcomes, increases the risk for adverse neonatal outcomes, and is associated with the development of chronic health conditions later in life. […]

Description This webinar will introduce an interdisciplinary approach to pain management, including pain physical therapy. We will explore the options for chronic pain management in patients with a history of […]

The latest state of telehealth developments in the COVID-19 environment Behavioral health provider and consumer telehealth survey results How the New Hampshire Telehealth Alliance will keep members informed in 2021; […]

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUDs) co-occur at high rates and this co-occurrence is generally associated with worse outcomes than either disorder alone. Dr. Peck will provide a summary […]

Join Addiction Policy Forum for a conversation about current trends in the opioid epidemic, strategies for self care, and how to support our colleagues, family, children and more. Register Here

When an individual has behaviors that cause difficulty in treatment settings, we often label the person as being non-compliant, unmotivated, or disruptive. When they are back in treatment numerous times, […]

The New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), and the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals (NEARCP), are hosting a new webinar for criminal justice professionals. Many of us […]