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| ABOUT THE EVENT The New England Institute of Addiction Studies is pleased to announce the Fifteenth Annual New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Treatment (formerly the New England Advanced School of Addiction Studies and the New England School for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence). This four-day event gives treatment professionals the opportunity to combine in-depth study of an area of special interest with the opportunity to learn in a fine resort setting. The program includes advanced clinical and administrative skilled-based treatment in best practices and evidence-based practices, as well as a variety of current and emerging best opioid treatment practices. The highly popular program site, the Waterville Valley Resort & Conference Center, is nestled in a secluded area of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The Valley offers indoor and outdoor swimming, tennis and racquetball courts, a nine-hole golf course, and hiking trails. Free time has been set aside so students can enjoy these facilities on designated evenings and afternoons. Each year, the New England Institute welcomes new participants and previous participants. We invite you to join us in our 14th year of intensive and stimulating studies, networking, and relaxing in one of the most beautiful parts of New England! Participants will choose from a wide variety of intensive, research-based courses. ABOUT WATERVILLE VALLEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE  The Waterville Valley Resort and Conference Center is located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. The resort has a variety of hiking trails, restaurants, cafes and specialty shops.The Waterville Valley Resort offers the following fee-based recreational activities: access to the White Mountain Athletic Club, swimming, racquetball courts, spa, nine holes of midweek golf, unlimited tennis on 18 clay courts, boat use, rollerblade rental, and mountain bike rental. Participants can purchase a package pass for these recreational activities in Waterville Valley, or "pay as you go" for individual activities. Further information will be sent with confirmation packets. Please note: The recreational package is not included in lodging rates. TARGET AUDIENCE Please note that participants attending advanced course offerings must hold substance abuse treatment credentials or have worked in chemical dependency treatment for at least five years.
SPONSORS SPECIAL THANKS to the Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England at Brown University and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA for their support of selected courses. PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND COURSES The four day program is a combination of one hour major presentations and intensive workshops totaling 25 contact hours. Complete course descriptions are provided in the Best Practices catalog (.PDF) or on the course listing page. Monday, August 20  SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS The New England Institute of Addiction Studies is committed to providing accommodations so students with disabilities can participate in the program. Sign Language Interpreters and Assistive Listening Devices or other accommodations are available upon request. Deadline for Sign Language Interpreter requests is July 15, 2007. The school site has wheelchair accessible space available, but we need to know your needs in advance to make arrangements. Please note your accommodation requests, such as ASL interpreter, accessible rooms, etc. on your application form. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Attendance at the complete four day program of courses and major presentations provides 25 contact hours. Application for professional certification credit is being made to the following groups: Social Workers and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors. EAP Professionals: please contact NEIAS for additional information about post event EAP PDH's. The New England Institute is an approved NAADAC education provider. AdCare Educational Institute, Inc., a co-sponsor, will provide contact hours for Nurses (LPN/RNs) through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Nurses from outside Massachusetts should check with their state and professional associations to verify reciprocity or acceptance. For Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), AdCare Educational Institute, Inc. is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors (NCCs). AdCare adheres to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. To ensure state credentialing, contact your local board of certification. New York participants: The New England Institute of Addiction Studies, Inc. is a New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider, Provider Number 0456. Application is being made to NYS OASAS for this school to meet all or part of the CASAC/CPP/CPS education and training requirements. ACADEMIC CREDIT Academic credit is available for some courses for an additional fee. In a collaborative effort with NEIAS, Johnson State College, in Johnson, VT is offering undergraduate and graduate level academic credit at the School for an additional fee of $200 per credit hour. More Information About Academic Credit In addition, some colleges and universities have approved the NEIAS programs for undergraduate or graduate credit as an independent study for students enrolled in their institutions. Check with your faculty advisor. SCHOLARSHIPS FEES Tuition for the New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Treatment is: The cost covers: LODGING LODGING IS A SEPARATE FEE. Please note that all types of lodging are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Single, double or family occupancy is available. APPLICATION DEADLINES July 20, 2007: If you require a Sign Language Interpreter or CART service July 20, 2007: For scholarship supported applications August 6, 2007: For all other participants CANCELLATION, REFUND, AND SUBSTITUTION POLICIES Cancellation All cancellations must be received in writing at the New England Institute by the following deadlines. Written cancellations may be faxed (207-621-2550) or e-mailed by the following deadlines: SPECIAL NOTE TO AGENCIES PAYING TUITION: Registrations secured by purchase order or agency authorization letter will be liable for the cancellation and refund policy. Refund Policy Full tuition refunds will be issued if: Registration Substitution The New England Institute accepts substitutions for participants from the same agency who cannot attend the conference. All substitutions must be received in writing by August 15, 2007. Written substitutions may be faxed (207-621-2550) or e-mailed . Please clearly state who is replacing whom. The substitute is required to send a completed Best Practices School application to the New England Institute at the time a written substitution is submitted. APPLY ON-LINE Apply using the secure online registration form. View Courses, view housing options or download the PDF file of the Best Practices Catalog. DOWNLOAD A CATALOG AND APPLICATION! Click on a link below to download information about New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Treatment. You can print the registration form and fax to (207-621-2550) or mail to NEIAS, 75 Stone Street, Augusta, ME 04330.
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