Prestera Center Community Event
Thursday, September 22nd
9:00AM-3:30PM EST
Prestera Center, WV works to identify and address problems in early stages to prevent more serious hardships from occurring. Join us for this Community Event where you can participate in SUD, Stigma and Harm Reduction Training, as well as engage in meaningful dialogue.
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Trainer Bio:
James Cowser, MSSW, LCSW, MCAP, Director, Innovative Clinical Solutions for the Consulting and Training Solutions Team at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Jim Cowser has interest in both direct clinical practice and the effective development and improvement of clinical systems. Cowser embraces a clinical framework, which allows for the flexible use of standardized and evidence-based curricula to address the complex challenges of implementation across settings and various levels of care. These implementation strategies can quickly lead to implementation practices within sustainable treatment delivery systems. Cowser has experience with implementation in diverse service settings, including corrections, community supervision, integrated primary care and inpatient and outpatient specialty care. His focus on person-centered approaches and the integration of all effective treatment methods and modalities results in flexible, realistic, effective plans. Jim is passionate about integrated care rooted in dignity and respect, multiple pathways of recovery, family systems engagement and the integration of Medication into addiction treatment settings.