The mission of AdCare Educational Institute is to advance knowledge, skills, and awareness in the prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders, behavioral health, and related public health issues. The Institute accomplishes its mission through the development and implementation of high quality, yet affordable training programs and educational events. Activities are offered to individuals and organizations who directly or indirectly encounter problems associated with substance use disorders, mental health or are affected by other public health issues. From a humble beginning, the agency has grown significantly and currently has offices in Worcester, Massachusetts and Augusta, Maine. The New England branch is co-located in the Augusta office.
External link for AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc
6 E Chestnut St
Augusta, Maine 04330, US
The New England PTTC newsletter is always packed with events and resources.
Our latest news features Prevention Stories, Launches our graphic medicine, Against the Odds - Request a copy now, & features upcoming events/webinars + resources from our partners. https://lnkd.in/endTJWqD #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth #MyPreventionStory
Check out and share our latest blog post with tips for Mainers who will be placing bets on the first World Series since legalized sports betting went operational in our state: https://lnkd.in/dG9Vkxmb
Our New England Prevention Technology Center team is hosting a FREE webinar: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: Research from Policy to Practice October 28, 2024 1:00 PM—2:00 PM EST We will describe what is known about prenatal cannabis use trends and health consequences using data from Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s large integrated healthcare delivery system. We will discuss why pregnant individuals use cannabis and describe disparities in prenatal cannabis use and related outcomes. There will be a discussion about the potential harms of punitive policies that penalize or criminalize prenatal substance use.https://https://lnkd.in/d2jG2vsX #cannabis #pregnancy #publichealth #research #policy
Accommodations for Treatment of Co-Occurring TBI and Substance Use in Group Settings Presenter: Dr. Chrystal Fullen October 28, 2024 10:30 - 12:00 Eastern FREE Webinar https://cvent.me/ldQBxP This training is designed for clinicians, therapists, and group facilitators working with individuals managing both traumatic brain injury (TBI) and comorbid substance use disorder (SUD). The focus is on creating effective accommodations in group therapy settings to address unique challenges such as agitation management, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, neurological changes, and disruption of group dynamics. In addition, the prioritization of clinician wellness will also be highlighted. #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #SUD
Please join us for the November installment of Governor Mills’ Opioid Response Webinar Series, focusing on the critical issue of Human Trafficking, Exploitation, and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment in Rural Maine. Details and registration: https://cvent.me/rgPPyQ The vast majority of Maine is geographically rural. This session will discuss how human trafficking, exploitation, and related substance use and mental health needs appear within rural regions. The session will also explore the strengths and challenges of supporting families and communities impacted by these needs Speakers to include Carey Nason, Executive Director of St. Andre Home and its flagship program, CourageLIVES, and Ashley Johnson, Program Manager at Grace House for Women.
Register now: Maine’s 2024 Nurture ME Summit: It’s Okay to Ask for Help: Supporting the Voices and Needs of Families in Maine October 30 & 31, 2024 Details and registration: https://cvent.me/vxKR44 The summit includes keynote speakers, plenary sessions, panel discussions, and 17 breakouts! Keynote speakers include: Bekah Bischoff & Janelle Palacios PhD, CNM Topics to include: Cannabis Use Disorder Changing the Narrative: The Social Determinants of Health Impacting Infant Mortality Maine Recovery Courts Intimate Partner Violence and Maternal Health How Movement and Community Heal MOMS Stress Management Course A Collaborative Effort to Raise Awareness of Early Diagnosis and Interventions for FASD
Register today! Maine Mental Health Counselors Association 2024 Conference IMPROVING TODAY CHANGING TOMORROW Snow Pond Center For the Arts, Sidney, ME October 17, 2024, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET October 18, 2024, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ET https://cvent.me/zG8Blw Join us for an opportunity to learn alongside other behavioral health professionals in our state with the purpose of improving today and changing tomorrow. This two-day workshop will allow for professional clinical skill building, a step-by-step process to building a clinical practice, as well as guidance on the importance of advocacy in our profession.
Erin, Kim, and Sarah are happy to be at Maine Public Health Association Innovations in Public Health Conference in Portland today. We love sharing our prevention resources with the community. Our table is packed with resources on vaping, problem gambling, tools for professional development, and more. Stop by if you’re at the conference. #Maine #PublicHealth #Prevention
Governor Mills Opioid Response Webinar Series Practices in Supporting Youth and Families in Recovery. Friday, October 4 11:30 - 12:30 https://cvent.me/2Bmok5 Topics Covered: Strategies for engaging and supporting family members caring for youth and young adults with substance use disorders Understanding parental challenges and reframing addiction as a chronic family disease Identifying family recovery resources at the local, state, and national levels About the Speaker: Jordana Willers, Ed.M., is the Youth & Young Adult Training Coordinator for the Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR), a statewide organization focused on policy, program/systems development, training, services, and research. In her role, she provides training, technical assistance, and support for youth and young adult substance use treatment programs and collaborates with youth-serving systems and state agencies across Massachusetts, in partnership with the Department of Public Health/Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). Join us for this discussion aimed at enhancing support for families in the recovery journey! #opioidepidemic #recovery #hope #youth
Join our team! AdCare Maine has two openings: Associate Training Project Coordinator (part-time) Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator – PTTC (full-time) Find details at https://lnkd.in/dZ_4dmsK #Mainejobs #workforcedevelopment #Maine