Putting the Pieces Together- NORTH- Solutions Building Provider Training

 

BY SPECIAL INVITATION ONLY
This two hour workshop will provide an introduction and overview of service needs for persons with dual diagnoses (DD/MI) with a specific focus on adults. Attendees will discuss the complex nature of dual diagnoses, specialty services needs for this population and practical tools and strategies to assist dually served adults in maximizing their independence in their local communities. Information will also be provided about a new 40 hour counselor certification program for Dual Diagnosis offered at the William R. Mead Training Academy.

Participants will:
• Discuss strategies for effective service delivery to adults with co-occurring mental illness and developmental disabilities.
• Identify effective behavioral interventions for these persons with complex needs
• Describe strategies for maximizing independence.

Mental Health Systems, Inc. is an approved provider for the following professionals :

NURSES: Mental Health Systems, Inc. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP 15343) for 2.5 contact hours.
LCSWs/MFTs: Course meets the qualification for 2.5 hours of continuing education credits as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #PCE 2280).
CAADE: California Association for AOD Educators (Provider #CP40-829-C-0311).
CAADAC: California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (Provider # 1S-01-478-1011)
CAARR: California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (Provider #5046).
RAS: Breining Institute Registered Addictions Specialist (Provider #CEP0803031013-WRM-HS-CW).

Mental Health Systems Inc. maintains responsibility for these educational activities.