BOAPC

Table Top Exercise to test the HIV/Bloodborne Pathogen Community Response Plan
2021-05-21 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Table Top Exercise to test the HIV/Bloodborne Pathogen Community Response Plan Save the Date. On May 21 at 1-4pm

Harm Reduction Works meeting
2021-04-13 18:00 - 19:30
TONIGHT APRIL 13, 2021
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Harm Reduction Works is a fully scripted, harm reduction based, replicable self-help/mutual aid group founded in Northampton, MA in March 2019
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TUESDAY APRIL 13, 2021
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Topic: Tuesday Night Harm Reduction Works-HRW meeting
Time: April 13, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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The Connection Between Trauma and Opioid Use Disorder
2021-04-13 13:00 - 14:30
https://www.bmcobat.org/training/register/event/?category=123&start=22&id=645&pkIDed=635
Virtual meeting
Via Zoom
Description
OBAT TTA+ and Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. are partnering to provide a series on addiction treatment in the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) setting. This series will have six sessions covering a variety of topics that are offered twice.
This 1.5 hour session, titled “The Connection Between Trauma and Opioid Use Disorder” will be a presentation on implementing Trauma-Informed care into the OTP setting.
This training will be held via Zoom. We would prefer that you log in using a computer with a web cam so that we can all connect to each other via video. Please note that signing on with video is required to receive CEs. If you do not have access to a web cam, please let us know.
Intended audience
OTP and OBAT staff providing treatment for substance use disorders in Massachusetts
Objectives

Participants will identify principles of trauma informed care as it relates to stress response and dysregulation.

Participants will describe how to recognize symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and adaptations to care to improve treatment response.
Participants will analyze PPPW patients as an example of how to apply trauma informed care.
Participants will describe potential triggers in the OTP setting and interventions to better implement the principles of the trauma informed care model in that setting.

Sponsored by
Bureau of Substance Addiction Services
Accreditation information
Boston University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Boston Medical Center grants 1.50 hours to all nurses who attend and complete the evaluation. Boston Medical Center is approved as a provider of continuing professional development by American Nurses Association, Massachusetts, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Boston University School of Social Work which is authorized through the MA state board of Social Work to provide 1.50 CE Credit Hours.

Please join Jess Tilley from HRH413 in a conversation especially for Berkshire County First Responders: Working with People Who Use Drugs
2021-04-01 13:00 - 15:00
Please join Jess Tilley from HRH413 in a conversation especially for Berkshire County First Responders:Working with People Who Use DrugsThursday, April 1, 1:00- 3:00 p.m.ZOOM LINK:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84323964738?pwd=[REDACTED]

Naloxone ‘Train the Trainer’ Session
2021-03-29 09:00 - 12:00
Naloxone Train the Trainer – When: March 29th, 9am—12pmZoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83806332241?pwd=[REDACTED]

Massachusetts Drug Supply Data Stream Project (MADDS) RACK Study (Rapid Assessment of Community Knowledge)
2021-03-25 13:00 - 14:30
Massachusetts Drug Supply Data Stream Project (MADDS)RACK Study(Rapid Assessment of Community Knowledge)Thursday, March 25thfrom 1—2:30pmZoom: https://bit.ly/3qsSluh

Women Recover Conference: Empowerment
2020-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Four Points by Sheraton, 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA, 02062, United States
“The Women Recover Empowerment Conference will present new tools for providers to help women be empowered participants in their addiction treatment and recovery process. Autonomy, self-advocacy, and the reflective process will be featured topics in a day packed with panels, workshops, and opportunities to learn and connect!”

Introduction to Trauma-Informed Treatment with Adolescents (395)
2020-04-09 08:30 - 16:00
Date: April 9th, 2020
Registration: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Training: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) will be leading a series of regional trainings. These trainings are open to DPH, Bureau of Substance Addiction providers as well as other youth serving agencies and departments.
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Description:
This 6-hour training is designed for beginning to mid-level experienced clinicians as well as direct care staff to improve their skills concerning their work with adolescents who struggle with a trauma history as well as substance use issues.
The core content includes adolescent developmental stages (social, emotional and cognitive), defining trauma, emotional and behavioral traits displayed by those who have experienced trauma, the relationship of trauma and substance use, trauma-informed and trauma-specific best practices within the milieu or therapeutic relationship and coping with secondary trauma and burnout.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to
– Educate participants about the impact of trauma and mental illness and develop an enhanced understanding of trauma’s impact on cognitive, social and behavioral functioning in adolescents
– Identify symptoms of trauma as they relate to an individual’s physiological, cognitive, emotional and belief systems
– Provide training and technical assistance to the audience to create trauma-informed environments and care
– Assist staff in identifying and utilizing hands-on, trauma-informed strategies within the milieu
– Assess staff’s abilities concerning trauma-related incidents and motivate staff to approach incidents in a trauma-informed manner
Sponsored by: MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, Office of Youth and Young Adult Services, IHR & AdCare Educational Institute, Inc
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Central County Substance Misuse & Prevention Work Group
2019-04-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Berkshire Athenaeum Auditorium, 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Navigating Services
Join us in hearing from different local organizations representing comprehensive drug user services, treatment options and case management. We’ll touch on topics such as how to navigate insurance barriers or where to begin looking for different treatment options.

Central County Substance Misuse & Prevention Work Group
2019-03-06 09:30 - 11:30 | Berkshire Athenaeum Auditorium, 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Support Services/Recovery Coach Updates
Sharing updates:

BSAS: Ruth Jacobson Hardy
Living in Recovery: Joe Buyse
BHS: Shannon McCarthy
Brien Center: Megan Wroldson
