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Prevention Works for ME!
2nd Annual Prevention Convention

November 14, 2008

Spectacular Event Center, Bangor ME


This convention will bring together advocates and practitioners of prevention; prevention of the use of illegal drugs, the mis-use of legal drugs, and the underage and high risk use of alcohol. These are the people dedicated to creating communities, workplaces and schools that are healthy environments to raise our children, live our lives and contribute to the future prosperity of Maine. We will hear about current research in the field, programs and strategies that are proven to work, ways to get the information we need to make our case, and some basic information those new to the field need to know. You are invited to come and learn, network and share your knowledge. We know that prevention works well and it works for Maine.

Convention Sponsors

Maine Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse
Maine Office of Substance Abuse, Department of Health and Human Services
Supported by AdCare Educational Institute of Maine

Convention Agenda
8:00 - 8:30 am Registration and Breakfast  
8:30 - 8:45 am Welcome/Overview of Day  
8:45 - 9:45 am Keynote Presentation with Q and A David R. Anderson
Communications Director for the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health Policy and Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems at George Washington University Medical Center's Department of Health Policy.
9:45 - 10:00 am Break  
10:00 - noon AM Sessions - Click on a title for the workshop description  
  1. Substance Abuse Prevention 101 Erica Schmitz, Director of MESAP, Maine's Environmental Substance Abuse Prevention Center

Bill Lowenstein, Executive Director of the New England Institute of Addiction Studies and Director of Maine Projects for AdCare ME
  2. Know It's Out There! How to Find Resources, Data and Grants to Support Your Prevention Program Jo McCaslin, Office of Substance Abuse Information and Resource Center

Leanne Morin,Office of Substance Abuse Information and Resource Center
  3. Working With Law Enforcement - How To, Steps to Take Maryann Gotreau MPPM, State of Maine Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws grant coordinator

Tom Roth, Captain Westbrook Police Department
12:00 - 12:30 Pre-Lunch Discussion - Town Hall Meetings, presentation from communities with success stories, and moderated discussion of barriers encountered in the community and ideas to address them.  
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch  
1:30 - 3:30 PM Sessions - Click on a title for the workshop description  
  1. Methamphetamine 101 Lisa Remick, DEA
  2. Developing Community Leaders and Advocates Malory Shaughnessy, Statewide Coordinator of the Maine Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse (MAPSA) and the Maine Methamphetamine Prevention Project

Erica Schmitz, Director of MESAP, Maine's Environmental Substance Abuse Prevention Center
  3. Creating School Policies - Panel with Real Stories Maryann Gotreau MPPM, State of Maine Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws grant coordinator

Emily Wolff, Assistant Project Director for the 21 Reasons Coalition in Portland and MESAP
3:30 Adjourn: Drop off Evaluations and Pick up Certificates  

Target Audience
The specific audience includes: Community Coalition Professionals and Members; Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinators; Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Promotion Practitioners; Program Managers and Administrators; Law Enforcement Professionals, SROs and Community Policing; State Agency Prevention Staff; Volunteers and Task Force Members; Others who deliver substance abuse prevention services or who are interested in substance abuse prevention.
Register
To register complete and submit this form. Please note that Bold items must be completed or the form will not be sent. Registration is also accepted by mail to AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, 75 Stone Street, Augusta, ME 04330 or fax (207-621-2550). A printable registration form can be downloaded.

Registration Fee is $25 for MAPSA members and $35 for Non-members. For a MAPSA application Click Here.

Registration deadline is 11/7/08 or when the convention capacity is reached. Deadline for special accommodations is 10/31/08.

Space is limited so please register as soon as possible.
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Fees and Payment
Fee includes Program, Lunch, and a Certificate of Attendance.
Fee or agency purchase order must be received prior to admission to the workshop. Payment may be made at the door.
No shows will be charged the full fee. Cancellations must be received in writing by November 12, 2008.

Fee is $25 (Dues paying MASAP member)
Fee is $35 (MASAP Non-member)

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Check or Purchase Order should be payable to AdCare and mailed to AdCare, 75 Stone Street, Augusta, ME 04330



Location and Directions
The Spectacular Event Center is located at 395 Griffin Road, Bangor, ME. Map and Directions
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This web site is maintained by:

New England Institute of Addiction Studies and
 AdCare Educational Institute of Maine
75 Stone Street,
Augusta, ME 04330
207-621-2549 (Phone)
207-623-0830 (TTY)
207-621-2550 (Fax)

AdCare Educational Institute of Massachusetts
5 Northampton Street, Worcester, MA 01605
508-752-7313 (Phone)
508-752-8111 (Fax)