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May, 2013

  • Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 2013, 8:30am – 12:30pm;
    Tobacco Cessation Roundtable Workshop;
    Trainer: Cathy McDonald, M.D., MPH and Judy Gerard, ATOD Network Project Manager
    Location: Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services, 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94606 - Gail Steele Room - formerly Alameda Room.
    Who should attend: Clinical staff in BHCS and primary care settings who are providing cessation services and/or treatment interventions and would like to increase their knowledge and skills by learning tips from the experts, and how other providers are addressing treatment challenges and celebrating successes.
    Description of training: A Participatory Workshop and Group Practice Discussion to facilitate learning what BHCS and primary care tobacco cessation programs are doing to access and treat tobacco dependence, support client cessation efforts, and how they are addressing challenges and barriers to treatment. Handouts and resource information provided.
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    No Fee and Pre-Registration Required.
    Contact: To inquire about attending, contact Judy Gerard, (510) 653-5040 x349 or email atodnetjudy@aol.com.

  • Friday, May 24, 2013, 9:30am – 4:00pm;
    Spirituality 101 Training for Providers
    Location: ACBHCS Vocational Services, 333 Hegenberger Drive, Carmel Room, 6th floor, Oakland, CA;
    Trainer: : David Lukoff
    This workshop will be led by pioneering expert Dr. David Lukoff and a pool of diverse local spiritual/faith leaders. Mental health services providers will learn how to embrace and explore faith/spiritual practices as a key element to achieve wellness and recovery utilizing a culturally responsive approach.
    5 CEUs for LCSWs, MFTs, RNs, CAADAC only.
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    No Fee and Pre-Registration Required; Open until filled
    To register or for information contact: Minister Monique Tarver at (510) 552-5284 or mtarver@peersnet.org.

  • Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 1:00 – 3:00pm (Registration begins at 12:30pm
    Practical Tips for Helping Clients on General Assistance to Qualify for SSI;
    Location: Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services, 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94606 - Gail Steele Room - formerly Alameda Room.
    This training is for all interested persons and features Steven Weiss, attorney and regional SSI advocacy coordinator, Bay Area Legal Aid.
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    No Fee and Pre-Registration Required. 2 CEUs provided for LCSW, MFT, RN and CAADAC.
    Contact: To register online go to:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/May29HelpingClientsQualifyforSSI
    For Registration Assistance: contact Stephanie Cardenas, (510) 567-8113 or scardenas@acbhcs.org.
    For information, contact Paul Takayanagi, (510) 639-1373

June, 2013

  • Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 9:00am – 3:30pm (registration 8:30-9:00am);
    Welcoming Practices for LGBTQI2-S Clients and Consumers – From First Contact to Intake, to Service Provision;
    Location: Alameda County Training and Education Center, 125-12th Street, 4th floor, Oakland, CA.
    Trainer: Louise Monsour, MFT; Pacific Center for Human Growth
    Learning Objectives:

    1. Identify welcoming strategies;
    2. Provide tools for creating a welcoming practice;
    3. Increase participants comfort levels and competency when engaging members of the LGBTQI2-S community.

    5 CEUs for LCSWs, MFTs, RNs, CAADAC only.
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    No Fee and Pre-Registration Required; Open until filled.
    NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION AT: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LGBTWelcomingpracticesJune5_2013
    For Registration Assistance: contact Stephanie Cardenas, (510) 567-8113 or scardenas@acbhcs.org.
    For information, contact Paul Takayanagi, (510) 639-1373; or ptaka@acbhcs.org.

  • Friday, June 14th, 2013, 8:00am-4:15pm
    Suicide by Cop: Understanding the Impact on Families, Communities, and Law Enforcement;
    David Lester, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; Jeff Shannon, MFT, Police Officer, Berkley Police Department Crisis Intervention, Training (CIT) Coordinator; Bettye Foster, Lead Family Advocate, Family Education and Resource Center. For more information, see flyer. While this is a free event, seating is limited – please register to confirm your space.
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    TO REGISTER: Fax the attached registration form to (510) 420-2461
    Online Registration at: http://tinyurl.com/cssconference2013
    For other question or concerns, please contact cssconference2013@crisissupport.org.

  • Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 9:00am – 4:00 pm (registration 8:30 – 9:00am);
    Ethical and Legal Review and Update for Behavioral Health Care Services;
    Location: Downtown Oakland
    Trainer: : Daniel O. Taube, JD/PhD
    Participants will receive update and review of ethical and legal issues related to behavioral health.
    6 CEU's for MFTs and/or LCSWs; RN and CAADAC and for Psychologists.
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    No Fee and Pre-Registration is mandatory. Open until filled.
    NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION AT: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EthicalLegalReviewandUpdateJune19_2013
    For Registration Assistance: contact Stephanie Cardenas, (510) 567-8113 or scardenas@acbhcs.org.
    For information, contact Paul Takayanagi, (510) 639-1373; or ptaka@acbhcs.org.

  • Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 8:30am-3:30pm;
    Advanced Tobacco Cessation & Pharmacotherapy Interventions;
    Trainer: Cathy McDonald, M.D., MPH and Judy Gerard, ATOD Network Project Manager
    Location: Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services, 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94606 - Gail Steele Room - formerly Alameda Room.
    Who should attend: Clinical staff who are already knowledgeable and practicing basic tobacco cessation techniques and need additional skills for solving more complex tobacco treatment issues. (Clinical Staff of substance abuse, mental health and primary care providers, Health Educators, Community Cessation Facilitators, Case Managers, Home Health Care Workers, Nurses and other Healthcare providers). Description: Learn more advanced tobacco cessation counseling techniques and pharmacotherapy protocols that will enhance your clients’ chances of quitting smoking. Handouts and resource information provided.
    Description: Learn more advanced tobacco cessation counseling techniques and pharmacotherapy protocols that will enhance your clients’ chances of quitting smoking. Handouts and resource information provided.
    View Flyer
    No Fee and Pre-Registration Required.
    Contact: To inquire about attending, contact Judy Gerard, (510) 653-5040 x349 or email atodnetjudy@aol.com.