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ABOUT THE EVENT
The The New England Institute of Addiction Studies is pleased to announce the Ninth Annual New England School of Prevention Studies. For the fourth year, event is co-located at the 40th Annual New England School of Addiction Studies, with opportunities for attendees to take advantage of both programs. The School of Prevention Studies is designed for prevention professionals from various settings to combine intensive study in an area of special interest with the opportunity to network. The School features keynote addresses and a variety of workshops to choose from, delivered by nationally and regionally recognized speakers. The workshops incorporate a variety of current and emerging research based prevention programming, from core through more advanced skills. This event is a collaborative effort of the New England state substance abuse agencies and several other organizations. We invite you to join us for intensive and stimulating studies and networking. We are excited about offering the Prevention School and the Addiction School in the same location for the fourth year in a row. Participants have the opportunity to attend offerings from both programs, and co-locating the schools offers wonderful networking and combined learning opportunities for participants working in different areas of the behavioral health services continuum. SCHOOL GOALS The school goals are to provide participants with an opportunity to:
The school is designed for the following adult professionals:
THE PROGRAM The program is a combination of major presentations, courses, and facilitated forums. Courses provide intensive, skill based training in research-based prevention programming for the prevention practitioner or administrator. Teaching Methodology: When teaching courses, faculty members utilize the following modalities: lecture, audiovisual materials, and practical application in experiential activities, group discussions, and case presentations. SCHEDULE Monday, June 1, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
* Denotes extra activities participants are not required to attend. COURSE LIST Prevention School courses are listed below. For detailed course descriptions, download a catalog or the complete course descriptions (These are both large files).
Track ABC (21.75-Hour) Courses NOTE: ALSO MEETS DURING TRACK C AND RUNS LONGER THAN OTHER PREVENTION SCHOOL COURSES 151.ABC Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists Course - Sandra Puerini Del Sesto, M.Ed., CPSS Track AB (15.75-Hour Courses) Monday through Wednesday during both Tracks A and B 251.AB Sustaining Your Coalition's Prevention Efforts Track A (8.75-Hour Courses) Monday through Tuesday 351.A Prevention for 18 - 25- Year-Olds in the Workplace and Other (Non-College) Settings 352.A Adolescent Development and Prevention of High Risk Behaviors Shared Addiction School and Prevention School Courses: 341.A Promoting Recovery with Recovery Support Services 342.A Relapse Prevention and the Continuum of Care...Prevention? Treatment? Healthy Living? 343.A Changing Minds - Changing Lives. Addressing Addiction Outside of Treatment Settings Track B (7-Hour Courses) Wednesday 451.B Prevention for 18 - 25- Year-Olds in a College Setting 452.B Environmental Strategies Shared Addiction School and Prevention School Courses: 441.B Deepening Our Understanding of Culture and Its Integration into Competent Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery Work 442.B Relational Trauma and Addictive Disorders 443.B Street Drugs And Current Trends: Oxycontin, Ecstasy, Ice, GHB,"Cat", Ketamine, DXM, and Other Synthetics 444.B Youth Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training |
ABOUT THE AREA
 Located on a stunning 140 acres overlooking Mount Hope Bay, the Roger Williams campus takes advantage of the New England coastline’s natural beauty. The location is in historic Bristol, RI, easily accessible from Providence, Boston or New York City. The East Bay has a distinctive character shaped by its relations to Narragansett Bay and the personality of its 50,000 residents. Located only a few miles from the cities of Providence, Newport and Fall River, Massachusetts, the East Bay offers visitors and residents a unique blend of American and Old World heritage.
Recreational opportunities abound in the East Bay. Considered the gem of Rhode Island's state parks, magnificent Colt State Park offers a splendid view of Narragansett Bay and is a favorite for boating, hiking, fishing, picnicking and bicycling. Public parks are common throughout our County and offer abundant opportunities to enjoy open, natural space and aquatic pleasures. Independence Park and Rockwell Park in Bristol have recently been improved to better serve area residents.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS All students completing the three-day Prevention Studies program of courses, major presentations, and facilitated forums will receive a certificate of completion for 2.025 CEU's, or 20.25 contact hours. All students completing a combination of the programs (Prevention School Tracks A & B and Track C of the Addiction Studies School) will receive a certificate of completion from the New England Institute of Addiction Studies for 2.75 CEU's, or 27.5 contact hours. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION The New England Institute of Addiction Studies, Inc. is an approved NAADAC Education Provider. Through the NH Training Institute on Addictive Disorders, a co-sponsor, this program is pre-approved by the NH Board of Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Practice and NH Prevention Certification Board for CEU Performance Domains and Categories of Competence. This program has been approved for 27.5 Continuing Education contact hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. The New England Institute is a recognized Sponsor of Continuing Education Activities by the Maine State Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. Through DATA of Rhode Island, a sponsor, the program will provide contact hours toward chemical dependency cerficiation and licensing and prevention professional certification and licensing through the Rhode Island Board for the Certification of Chemical Dependency Professionals. Attendance at the Prevention School will help toward addiction professional certification in most states, depending on your state's requirements. Application has been made to several professional organizations to accept New England Institute CEU's, including those certifying substance abuse counselors, substance abuse prevention professionals, teachers and social workers. 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 In a collaborative effort with NEIAS, Johnson State College offers undergraduate and graduate level academic credit for some courses at the Summer School for an additional fee of $200 per credit hour. Fact Sheet In addition, some colleges and universities approve the Prevention School program for undergraduate credit as an independent study for students enrolled in their institutions. Check with your faculty advisor.  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 on request. The conference site has wheelchair accessible space available. Please note your accommodation requests, such as ASL interpreter, accessible rooms, etc. on your application form.
CANCELLATION All cancellations must be received in writing at the New England Institute 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 Optional fees are non-refundable. Full tuition refunds will be issued if a written cancellation letter is received at the New England Institute by May 15, 2009. REGISTRATION SUBSTITUTION The New England Institute accepts substitutions for participants who cannot attend the school. All substitutions must be received in writing by May 22, 2009. 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 application to the New England Institute at the time a written substitution is being submitted. Substitutes wishing to replace scholarship recipients MUST check with their state agency (or other scholarship source). APPLICATION DEADLINES April 1, 2009: For Special Accommodation requests. April 17, 2009: For all other participants. HOW TO APPLY To receive an application: Send Applications to the New England Institute as follows: New England Institute of Addiction Studies 75 Stone Street Augusta, ME 04330 FAX: 207-621-2550 PHONE: 207-621-2549 TTY: 207-623-0830 E-MAIL: SPONSORS SCHOLARSHIPS Some New England state alcohol and drug abuse agencies have set aside funds for partial scholarships. For more information about your state scholarship contacts and state scholarship applications, click here or contact the New England Institute at 207-621-2549 or CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS: Connecticut DMHAS scholarships for ALL NEIAS programs are awarded each year in a multi-event scholarship process that begins in February and concludes in April. PLEASE NOTE: Applying only to the school does not mean that you have applied for a scholarship. You must follow your state's scholarship application process and meet your state's scholarship application deadlines. If you apply for a scholarship and will NOT attend if you do not receive scholarship funding, select "Please withdraw if I do not receive a scholarship" on your application form. Otherwise, you will be responsible for your balance due if you do not cancel your application. Requests and applications for scholarship assistance must be made directly to your state agency. Be sure to follow their instructions regarding your state's scholarship application process. Please note that the School application is not a scholarship application. In addition: Send copies of (1) the School application and (2) your state's scholarship application to both the New England Institute and your state agency as soon as possible, to assure your choice in courses. Do not wait until you have been awarded a scholarship to apply to the school. (If the scholarship is not awarded and you choose not to attend, you may cancel your application until May 15, 2009 without penalty.) A FEW COMMENTS FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS |
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