Events

RI Council on Problem Gambling 4th Annual Conference

Registration for this conference opens January 15th. To register, go to www.ricpg.com. Early bird registration is $85 before April 1st. Student registration is $45, and regular registration after April 1st is $100. The day starts at 7:30am with registration and a GA...

Lung Force Expo

At this year's Lung Force Expo, a healthcare professional track (7:30am-4:00pm) will be available as well as a patients/caregivers track (8:30am-3:30pm). Six educational hours will be offered for nurses, respiratory therapists, certified health education specialists,...

SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment

What is SBIRT? – Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidenced based practice used to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic use and dependence of alcohol and illicit substances. SBIRT is an approach to the delivery of early...

Trauma-Informed Treatment for Those with PTSD

This all day training will address the complex behavioral health needs of individuals, including returning veterans, with PTSD. The training will address how the brain is affected by trauma, how to asses for trauma, and how to develop an evidence based treatment plan...

Case-Based Learning Workshop

This workshop will provide students with an opportunity to see theory in practice. Students will be requested to bring one example of a difficult case that they have, or a case that they would like to discuss. This workshop will serve as a platform for participants to...

Community Organizing for Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

Engaging leaders and other influencers in a community has always been critical for organizing efforts to support prevention, treatment and recovery. Effective community organizing skills are more important than ever in a social service environment where change is...

Ethics for Peer Recovery Specialists and Coaches

This training, designed for Peer Recovery Specialists, will explore key ethical issues including confidentiality, boundaries, and dual relationships. This training also provides participants with a forum for examining contemporary ethical, legal, and socio-cultural...