In this interactive workshop, we will examine some of the traditional models of prevention, intervention and treatment and their degrees of effectiveness. Participants will be asked to view prevention through a different lens and will be given the opportunity to brainstorm new ways of addressing concerns. We will review updated terminology and best ways to start the conversation with teens and young adults. Participants will be given tools and suggestions for starting an Early Intervention Program in their school or community. This will include suggestions for interviewing, screening, assessment and referral including a review of levels of care according to American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.
Participants will be able to:
Identify different types of prevention
Show an understanding of the importance of starting effective prevention early on
Differentiate levels of care according to ASAM criteria
Outline the basics of an Early Intervention Program suited to their population
Learn from examples of Motivational Interviewing questions that may be effective in exploring substance use with teens and young adults
This training is intended for K-12 and IHE educators, school and campus security personnel, prevention providers, law enforcement, probation officers, school and campus administration, treatment professionals, counselors, student conduct professionals, prosecutors, residence life staff, and other interested school, campus or community personnel.
Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for law enforcement and school/campus security officers will be available.
There is no fee to attend this training. Pre-registration is required.
Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
Betsy Bell, K-12 Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Coordinator804.997.1658Email Betsy