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.

Where:

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301

Objectives

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  1. Review how Stigma is defined
  2. Discuss how the impact of Stigma can have on practice
  3. Identify ways we can work to reduce Stigma related to Substance Use and/or Disorders

Agenda (morning & afternoon session):

9:00-9:30AM Welcome, Laying the foundation with Integrated Care


9:30-10:30AM Understanding Substance Use Disorders and the needs in our community (Group Discussion)


10:30-10:45AM BREAK


10:45-11:30AM Addressing Stigma and being a Community Recovery Supporter


11:30AM-12:30PM LUNCH BREAK (Food provided at no cost)


12:30-1:00PM Welcome, Laying the foundation with Integrated Care


1:00-2:00PM Understanding Substance Use Disorders and the needs in our community (Group Discussion)


2:00-2:15PM BREAK


2:15-3:00PM Addressing Stigma and being a Community Recovery Supporter


3:00-3:30PM Questions and Discussion


*The afternoon session will be a repeat from the morning. Come for either morning or afternoon or stay for both! CEs will be provided for the training sessions for those that attend, complete the sign in sheet and complete the Evaluation that is emailed after the event.

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Continuing Education

The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies is an NBCC approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP # 6547, and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. This course has been approved by Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits, NAADAC Provider #77968. Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies is responsible for all aspects of its programming. Participants are required to keep their certificate for a minimum of six years. For information about this continuing education program, please contact the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, P.O. Box 11 CO9, Center City, Minnesota 55012, 1-651-213-4538.

Questions

If you have any questions or an ADA request please contact Jessica Milkey at JMilkey@HazeldenBettyFord.org

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