Jun 28, 2019

2019.06.28. Women and Girls Awareness Day:Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Conference

***REGISTRATION FOR THIS CONFERENCE IS NOW CLOSED***

 


"The Best Defense Is a Good Offense"

Addressing the Opioid Epidemic, Mental Illness, and Trauma

 

*THIS CONFERENCE IS FOR WOMEN ONLY*

 

Pre-registration is required.

Date: Friday, June 28, 2019

Time: 8:30am – 9:00am (Breakfast and Registration)

           9:00am – 2:00pm (Program)  

                                                              Location: Waterview Loft at Port Detroit 130 E. Atwater Street Detroit, 48226                                                                              

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: 

  1. Learn effective steps to help identify opioiate abuse trauma
  2. Learn how to address opioiate abuse and trauma
  3. 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

4.0 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 4.0 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:  4.0 Continuing Education Credits are approved for this training. 
  • Qualified Mental Health Professional: 4.0 training hours are approved for clinical trainings in the behavioral health field (QMHP)
  • Children's Mental Health Professional: 4.0 training hours are approved for clinical trainings in the behavioral health field (CMHP)

ADA Accommodations

If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Dphifer@dwmha.com. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the training date.


For technical assistance, contact our help desk at dwchelp@dwmha.com.

If you have questions regarding the training, contact Drake Phifer@dwmha.com


Registration is required. Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.


By joining us at this event, attendees consent to Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority's Detroit Wayne Connect photographing, videotaping and using your image and likeness.


If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Tinetra Burns at  tburns@dwmha.com. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the event date.


If you work WITHIN Wayne County please dismiss the payment portion of the registration process and hit "submit".

If you work OUTSIDE of Wayne County there is a nominal $15.00 registration fee to attend this training. Please pay prior to your arrival by entering your credit card information when the registration process asks for it. You may also bring a company check or money order for the full amount with you to the registration table at the event as well. All checks/money orders can be made out to ‘DWMHA’. Receipts will be available upon request.


Substitutions are permitted at any time. No Shows will be billed at the same rate. Cancellations must be received in writing no later than 7 business days prior to the training to asmith1@dwmha.com in order to obtain a full refund. If cancellation is received less than 7 days prior to the training, no refund will be issued.