The study and consideration of Special Populations impacted by addiction and addictive disorders is vital. Various aspects of the client’s identity may and can influence the client’s substance using behavior, the responsiveness to treatment, and the recovery...
Events
Advanced Work with Justice Involved Women
The presence of female offenders in the correctional population within the nations criminal justice system has been expanding at a rate that far outweighs their male counterparts. Historically, correctional institutions are designed to serve the predominately male...
Implementing Harm Reduction Strategies
This training is intended to give clinicians a better awareness of strategies associated with harm reduction and how utilizing these strategies will impact areas such as: engagement; 'motivation'; relationship/rapport; progress toward identified goals; mitigation of...
Evidenced-Based and Emerging Best-Practices for the Treatment of Individuals with Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Problems and Other Health Related Conditions
This one-day, interactive workshop will provide participants with an overview of evidenced-based treatment principles and emerging best-practices for the treatment of individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders, mental health problems and other health...
Overview of ASAM Criteria
An overview of the ASAM Criteria with a focus on guidelines and assessing level of function. Introduction to level of risk using a 0-4 rating. Utilizing guidelines to assist in placing clients in Addiction programs at the appropriate level of care. Participants will...
Effective Utilization of Clinical Documentation
Clinical documentation is a standard requirement for all treatment settings. It is needed to reflect medical necessity of ongoing care as well as to provide a roadmap of the individuals course in treatment. Although professionals can verbally reflect what has taken...
RI Certification Board Informational Workshop
The Rhode Island Certification Board will present a workshop on the certification process for professionals seeking certification as drug and alcohol counselors, prevention specialists, clinical supervisors, criminal justice addictions professionals, co-occurring...
[Webinar]: ASD in Adulthood: Creating a System of Support for Clients on the Spectrum
The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI and The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals This training will be held for three hours on 10/13/2021 and 10/14/2021. Both days must be attended. This training is...
[Webinar]: ASD in Adulthood: Creating a System of Support for Clients on the Spectrum
The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI and The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals This training will be held for three hours on 10/13/2021 and 10/14/2021. Both days must be attended. This training is...
Hocus Pocus – Free Family Film
Don't miss this free family film screening! The Kent County Prevention Coalition will be distributing lock bags and prevention information at this event. For more information, click here.