2021.07.15 Women and Girls Awareness Day:Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Conference
***REGISTRATION FOR THIS CONFERENCE IS NOW CLOSED***
"Renewal, Recovery & Resiliency"
Addressing the Opioid Epidemic, Mental Illness, and Trauma
*Women are the primary focus of this conference*
Pre-registration is required.
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021
Time: 9:30am – 10:00am (Check-In/Network)
10:00am – 2:00pm (Program)
Training Description
Research indicates that women are twice as likely to develop PTSD, experience a longer duration of posttraumatic symptoms and display more sensitivity to stimuli that remind them of the trauma.
Although women are at greater risk for negative consequences following traumatic events, many often hesitate to seek mental health treatment. Survivors often wait years to receive help, while others never receive treatment at all.
Untreated posttraumatic symptoms not only have tremendous mental health implications, but can also lead to adverse effects on physical health. Female survivors may encounter physical symptoms including headaches, gastro-intestinal problems and sexual dysfunction.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Learn effective steps to help identify opioiate abuse trauma
- Learn how to address opioiate abuse and trauma
- Understand the prevalence of HIV and mental illness
Suggested Participants:
WOMEN AND GIRLS 13 & UP, Community members, case-managers, social-workers, and treatment professionals responsible for facilitation of treatment plans for persons receiving mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities.
Registration Policy
Pre-registration is required. Participants are welcome to attend the training as a walk-in (someone that did not pre-register), however, walk-ins will NOT be guaranteed seats or materials. Walk-ins will be asked to wait until the training begins in order to receive training materials and be seated to assure that there is enough room. Plan to pre-register to ensure your attendance.
You will receive a confirmation of your registration via e-mail. If you do not, please contact the DWC Message Center at dwchelp@dwmha.com.
Continuing Education Information
3.0 Continuing Education Credits are approved for this training. Participants must arrive on time and remain in the training for its entirety. You must have your license number when you check in.
- Substance Use Professionals 3.0 non-specific CEC hours are approved by MCBAP for substance use professionals, such as Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CAADC).
- Social Workers: 3.0 Continuing Education Credits are approved for this training.
- Qualified Mental Health Professional: 3.0 training hours are approved for clinical trainings in the behavioral health field (QMHP)
- Children's Mental Health Professional: 3.0 training hours are approved for clinical trainings in the behavioral health field (CMHP)
For questions or concerns please contact Drake Phifer at Dphifer@DWIHN.ORG