Methadone Best-Practice Standards
Training Opportunities for Providers of Recovery-Oriented Methadone Services

Many trainings for 2011-2012
Download the attachment to view details of all trainings listed in the booklet.

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We are pleased to announce
The Crisis Intervention Association of Pennsylvania Annual Conference,

“The Impact of Crisis on Family Systems”

The conference will take place on October 2nd and 3rd, 2012
at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, Pennsylvania. 

Download attachments for more information or check out the website at www.crisispa.org

August 26–30, 2012; Davos, Switzerland
This conference will cover topics in risk reduction and disaster management, emergency risks, urban risks, health risks, ethics, and other disaster-related risk management topics.
http://www.idrc.info

“Empowerment in an Environment of Change” - July 25 - 27, 2012 in State College
The primary purpose of this conference is to expand the capacity of local education agencies and communities, in partnership with youth, young adults and families, in promoting the successful transition of youth/young adults with disabilities to post-school outcomes of employment, post-secondary education and training, community participation and healthy lifestyles. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about effective practices to assist youth/young adults with disabilities to be empowered in an environment of change.

Please download attachment for more informantion and how to register.

June 2012 (location and date to be announced)
This conference will cover topics on disaster assessment, disaster medical training, and preparedness and planning. It is designed to help train missionaries, relief workers, members of churches, nongovernmental organizations, and military members.
http://www.swi.org/dart.html

May 21–25, 2012; Nashville, TN
This event will provide a forum for local, State, and Federal public health and emergency preparedness practitioners and policy makers to work with and discuss the latest equipment, technologies, and services available for disaster response and recovery.
http://events.jspargo.com/drre12/public/enter.aspx

May 21–25, 2012; Nashville, TN
This summit will provide an opportunity for attendees to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities in disaster preparedness and response in order to improve their capability to deliver public health and medical care services during disasters.
http://www.integratedtrainingsummit.org

Sponsored by the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.

DATE:FRIDAY APRIL 27, 2012
9:00 TO 4:00 P.M.    Registration Begins at 8:30 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: This course will assist addiction professionals in exploring their beliefs, through thoughts and attitudes of people of diverse cultural backgrounds.  It will help professional to explore the dynamic impact of culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender and social class in therapeutic environments and on well-being, behavior, and social beliefs.  Participants will become more sensitive to and effective in their work and interactions with clients of different cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
     
LOCATION: Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. Conference Room
90 West Chestnut Street, Suite 310
Washington, PA 15301

COST: $15/PERSON/continental breakfast/breaks and snacks provided
      Tuition is non refundable unless cancellation is received by MARCH 29, 2012

TRAINER: Victoria Lahey

REGISTER BY: MARCH 15, 2012
  
CEU Credits: 6

PARKING: Parking is available in the Crossroads parking garage below Millcraft
  Center at a cost of $4.50 for all day.

Please download attachement for more information and how to register

Sponsored by the Institute of Recovery and Community Integration
Improve your recovery and peer support skills and increase your employability
Featuring Copeland Center National Director for Wellness & Education, Gina Kaye Calhoun

April 23 – 27 and May 7 – 11 in State College

Application information attached – deadline for submission is March 5

Sponsored by the Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc. and The Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs

DATE:FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012

9:00 TO 4:00 P.M.    Registration Begins at 8:30 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: This course will address ethical considerations in addiction treatment.  In protecting the client, the agency and the counselor from litigation, the counselor must have knowledge and understanding of State and Federal laws and regs governing treatment of the addict, and the HIV positive client.  The topic of court mandated clients will be addressed, as well as general concerns about counselor/client limitations and boundaries.  Boundary violations will be discussed.
     
LOCATION: Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. Conference Room
90 West Chestnut Street, Suite 310
Washington, PA 15301

COST: $15/PERSON/continental breakfast/breaks and snacks provided
      Tuition is non refundable unless cancellation is received by MARCH 29TH.

TRAINER: Victoria Lahey

REGISTER BY: MARCH 29, 2012
  
PCB/CEU/Social Work  Credits: 6

PARKING: Parking is available in the Crossroads parking garage below Millcraft
  Center at a cost of $4.50 for all day.

Please download attachement for more information and how to register
 

This conference will provide training on effective stress management and self-care strategies, and a forum to discuss disaster response, emergency management, and the stress of trauma work.
http://www.newpaltz.edu/idmh/conferences.html

This year’s PA Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services conference is featuring:
Dr. Michael Fowlin: Nationally known actor and psychologist, Michael deals with the issues of race, discrimination, violence prevention, personal identity, suicide, gender equity, homophobia, and emotional pain. Michael’s mission is to create an atmosphere of worldwide inclusion, not just tolerance, towards all people.
Victoria Maxwell: Actress, researcher, educator, and mental health worker, Victoria describes the light and dark side of living with bipolar disorder, anxiety and psychosis. Her funny and truthful play both entertains and educates, exploding stigmas and portraying the love and resilience it takes to stay together as a family in the mist of illness.
April 17, 18, and 19, 2012 in State College

Conference Agenda
Registration Form
Scholarships are available, apply by February 1st
Scholarship Application

Understanding Dementia: Diagnosis, Treatment and Behavioral Management
CEU Trainings Offered Across Pennsylvania
Last Chance to Register for December Training! Space is limited.
The Coalition's 2011/12 Training Series is now available for registration! Join us to learn to:
• Differentiate the most common forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's Dementia, Vascular dementia, Frontal Temporal Dementias, and Lewy Body dementia.
• Identify the new diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer's disease
• Articulate the difference between delirium and dementia
• Appreciate the common psychiatric and behavioral symptoms of the individual suffering from dementia
• Describe interventions that may be used with individuals who are suffering from dementia, including: Communication skills, behavioral management, psychosocial interventions, and medications
• Identify community resources available for both professionals and family caregivers

All of the following CEUs have been confirmed or are in process:
• Nursing
• Long Term Care Administrators
• Social Workers
• Certified Counselors
• Case Managers
• Personal Care Home Administrators

The following locations will be offered:
• April 4, 2012, Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County
• May 9, 2012, Edwardsville, Luzerne County
• May 16, 2012, Clearfield, Clearfield County

Download attachment for more details and how to register

The Crawford County Drug and Alcohol Executive Commission Inc. and
the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs present

HEALING THE SHAME WITHIN THE DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY

MAXIM FUREK
TRAINER

March 30, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

The cost of the training is $15.00 per person.  Lunch IS included.

PERKINS FAMILY RESTAURANT (Conference Room)
18276 Conneaut Lake Road
Meadville, PA  16335

SEATING IS LIMITED! 
Please reserve your seat ASAP by calling
CCDAEC, Inc. at (814) 724-4100 by March 21, 2012.

This is a BDAP-sponsored training.  All attendees must be registered users of BTMS.
This is a six hour training accredited by the Pennsylvania Certification Board.

Download attachment on how to register

Presented by the Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition
This training will prepare current Certified Peer Specialists to utilize existing experience, skills and training to work with Older Adults living with behavioral health disorders. Training will include an understanding of mental health and co-occurring issues as they relate to aging issues. Peers will increase their level of expertise while gaining specialized techniques that support Older Adults.

Choose from 1 of 2 sessions:
March 27th, 28th, & 29th in Scranton or
May 2nd, 3rd, & 4th in State College

For more information and registration form see the attached flyer
 

The Crawford County Drug and Alcohol Executive Commission Inc. and
the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs present

The Spirituality of  Women’s Recovery
with  Marilyn Stein

March 23, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

The cost of the training is $15.00 per person.  Lunch IS included.

PERKINS FAMILY RESTAURANT (Conference Room)
18276 Conneaut Lake Road
Meadville, PA  16335

SEATING IS LIMITED! 
Please reserve your seat ASAP by calling
CCDAEC, Inc. at (814) 724-4100 by March 14, 2012.

This is a BDAP-sponsored training.  All attendees must be registered users of BTMS.

This is a six hour training accredited by the Pennsylvania Certification Board.

Download attachment on how to register
 

Register now for the PCPA 2012 Technology Conference for mental health, intellectual disability, and drug and alcohol providers. Mark your calendar for March 21 - 22 and join the association's Board of Directors and staff in Lancaster. Comprehensive information - including secure online registration and printable registration forms for those who prefer to pay by check - is available through the Technology Conference page on the PCPA web site. Workshop descriptions, speaker information, the complete schedule, networking opportunities, and back¬ground about exhibitors and sponsors can be found through corresponding links.
 
Significant discounts are available to those who register prior to February 17! Questions about the conference may be directed to Jen Bankard, director of training and resource development. Questions specific to registration may also be directed to Tieanna Lloyd.
 

We are pleased to offer the brochure for the 2012 Veteran’s Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery conference.  This year we are offering distinguished clinicians and veterans, including the author of the NY Times bestseller, Until Tuesday, as plenary presenters.  The conference will be held at the Hilton Harrisburg on March 21-22, 2012.  A book signing will be held on Thursday March 22, 2012.  If you are interested in purchasing Until Tuesday at the conference, make sure you indicate that on the registration form.  Last year’s conference was  extremely popular and we needed to close registration due to space limitation, so please register early if you are interested in attending.  For more information or to register online visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu/bhe and click on the Veteran's Conference link.

This event will feature pre-conference learning institutes and conference education sessions. The conference will focus on disaster mental health, social media, military members and their families, and the revised edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), DSM-V.
http://www.counseling.org/Convention

The Conference Center, Saint Vincent College

March 20-21 and April 18-19, 2012

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
• Identify impact of sudden loss of a parent on children’s social, emotional, and physical development.
• Explain how strengthening family relationships can support troubled adolescents.
• Describe effective strategies to use with at-risk youth one-on-one and in a group setting.
King of Prussia - Monday, March 19: click here to view the full program brochure
Pittsburgh - Friday, May 4: click here to view a list of some of the topics being offered
STAR Center

Sponsored by the Institute of Recovery and Community Integration
5 Day intensive training to learn to become an effective Mental Health Recovery Educator and WRAP Group Facilitator
Featuring Copeland Center National Director for Wellness & Education, Gina Kaye Calhoun

March 12 – 16 in Harrisburg

Application information attached – deadline for submission is January 30    
 

A conference sponsored by Community Care Behavioral Health Organization

March 8, 2012 • Omni William Penn Hotel • Pittsburgh, PA

Health Homes are person-centered systems of care that facilitate access to, and the coordination of, a full array of physical and
behavioral health care services and supports. The Health Home model works to improve health care quality and clinical outcomes as well as individuals’ experiences in health care systems.

Creating health homes: embracing recovery will focus on the Health Home model and how health homes support individuals’ efforts to improve their wellness and physical health.

Please download attachment for more information and how to register.

Understanding and Accessing Medicare Services for Mental Health Consumers and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) A Suicide

Prevention Training; choose from 2 locations:
March 7 from 9:30 - 3:15 in DuBois - Online Registration
April 16 from 9:30 - 3:15 in Sharon – Online Registration

For more information visit: PA Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition - Behavioral Health Connection - Seating is Limited!

Registration form attached may be submitted via fax @ 717-370-6019 to PBHAC/BHC
 

As an initiative of the Medicaid Infrastructure Grant, AHEDD is coordinating reimbursement to PA for this online course through Virginia Commonwealth University’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (VCU-RRTC)
March 5 – May 14, 2012
Participants/agencies who want to participate in this reimbursement program must complete registration requirements on or before February 24
For more information, see attachment or visit: Works for Me 

Research studies have been consistent in identifying stress as a significant issue for adolescents. Self reported studies show that many adolescents have witnessed or experienced violence in their homes or communities. Stress In Adolescence is a 20 session curriculum training designed for adolescents in any setting. This training is a one day experience for staff. At the conclusion, participants will be provided the 20 session curriculum and be certified as Trainers to continue the experience within their organizations! The training will be held at the Westmoreland County Juvenile Services Center, 2771 South Grande Blvd, Greensburg, PA 15601from 9-3pm. The cost of the training is $20 which will cover ACT 48 Hours, training certificate and manuals. Lunch is on your own. To register: call Jacqueline Vaughan at 724-830-1816 or visit the website www.co.westmoreland.pa.us under juvenile probation.

Presented by the Keystone Pride Recovery Initiative, Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association and the Dauphin Club House
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
9:00 am – 4:00 pm in Mt. Gretna
This seminar is for anyone wishing to become more aware of issues faced by persons referred to as LGBTQI. The focus will be on ways to become fully welcoming and affirming to all persons who differ from us and to learn from them how to be helpful as part of a healing community of support.
To learn more visit: Keystone Pride Recovery Initiative
Print application for this program. Registration application must be received by close of business on February 20, 2012.

The Pennsylvania Association of Student Assistance Professionals (PASAP) are pleased to announce that the 2012 PASAP Conference will be held in State College, PA at the Penn Stater Conference Hotel. This 22nd Annual Conference will begin at noon on Sunday, February 26, 2012. The conference will conclude at noon on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.  Since 1991 the PASAP Conference has been a unique conference that has provided countless number of SAP professionals the opportunity to gather together and receive high quality professional development.   PASAP is continuing to focus on the theme entitled "One Student at a Time" which expresses the central mission of SAP to identify and support those students who may be at-risk for achieving academic success. There is another fantastic line-up of keynote speakers and workshop presenters scheduled for this year's conference. Please be sure to mark your calendars and make plans to attend the PASAP Conference this February. For further information regarding the conference and registration information, please visit the PASAP website at http://www.pasap.org/. 

The Conference Center, Saint Vincent College. This training is designed for those team members who have joined or will be joining an existing Secondary SAP Core Team. This training is also for agency personnel providing services in the schools (including liaisons and school-based services). 

The Resource Training Center, 449 39th Street 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232.
This 3-day course is specifically designed to teach you how to instruct a class, facilitate a group, develop your own curriculum, and present topics using engaging and interative strategies. Cost is $200. 18 Continuing Education Units

Download the attachment for more information and how to register

Presented by The Crawford County Drug and Alcohol Executive Commission Inc. and
the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs

Elizabeth Jackson
TRAINER

February 17, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

The cost of the training is $15.00 per person.  Lunch IS included.

PERKINS FAMILY RESTAURANT (Conference Room)
18276 Conneaut Lake Road
Meadville, PA  16335

Please download attachment for more details

Training participants will learn about the subjective experience of hearing distressing voices (auditory hallucinations), increase their understanding of the day to day challenges facing people with psychiatric disabilities, become more empathic towards voice hearers, and be inspired to consider changes in practice which would better address the needs of people who hear distressing voices. The cost of the conference is $49. To register or obtain additional information, please call Michel Keller at 724-837-1808 Extension 1712 or email at mkeller@wcsi.org.

The Conference Center, Saint Vincent College.  This training will provide information on how to recognize signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol usage. In addition the workshop will provide updates on drug usage in our area. The training will be held from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. The cost of the training will be $35 which includes continental breakfast, lunch, and training materials. For additional information or to register, please call Saint Vincent College Prevention Projects at 724-805-2050

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275 State Street, Albany, NY
An opportunity to hear speakers and visitor legislators.  Lunch included.  For more information, contact Friends of Recovery, New York at 518-487-4395 or michelle@for-ny.org.
 

Drug and Alcohol Trainings for February 2012.

Download the attachment to see a complete listing of all trainings and how to register for each training.

Trainings hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Certificate with PCB credits will be issued for each training upon completion.
Training Location: PRO-A office, 900 S. Arlington Ave., #254A, Harrisburg, PA 17109, please contact Nancy Howard, Training Manager at proatraining@comcast.net or 717-545-8929 to register for Harrisburg trainings.
Schedule attached

Download brochure for more details and schedule

The PA Long Term Living Training Institute is pleased to announce Housing 101, an exciting new housing resource. Housing 101 is a web-based training series is for Nursing Home Transition Coordinators, Aging Care Managers, Service Coordinators, and others involved in helping individuals to transition from nursing homes to the community. Housing 101 provides an overview of the various issues consumers face when trying to obtain affordable and accessible housing. 
See attachment for more information or visit http://www.ltltrainingpa.org/housing101/housing101intro.cfm

Please download attachment for more details

Training topics Below is a link to the training topics we currently offer through the Coalition. We can come to your site and offer the trainings, or we also have regular training opportunities available that you will receive notice about as a member of the Coalition.
http://www.olderpa.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1080869

This is a comprehensive listing of seminars ranging from Management and Supervisory Skills, Leadership Skills, Butsiness Writing, Administrative Assistants Training, Financing and Accounting, CompuMaster Technical etc. See attachment and website - www.skillpath.com

The courses for the 2011 training year can be viewed in the Regional Course Catalog. Information on how to access the online registration is available on that site.