NEW WORKSHOPS LISTED ON THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM SPRING WORKSHOP CALENDAR!

When registering for a workshop, please note that each event has tabs titled with information regarding the workshop. Space is limited for each workshop and fills up quickly, so please register before the deadline.
The calendar is also posted on website: www.adcare-educational.org
Click here to view the entire Suicide Prevention Training Calendar.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRAINING - March 26, 2010 (All Day)

Integrated Model for Prevention, Assessment and Treatment of Suicidality in Adolescents/Adults with Substance Use Issues or Disorders
Presenter: Dr. Kenneth Minkoff, one of the nation's leading experts on integrated treatment of individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance disorders
Date: March 26, 2010 Time: 8:00 (registration) – 4:00
Place: Holiday Inn, Boxborough
Link to details and registration:
http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S%2cM3%2cdaa19783-ee32-497d-a21b-78e4afd2bf65

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DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATIVE BREAKFASTS AT THE STATE HOUSE

The Department of Mental Health has announced the dates and locations of several of its Citizen Area Legislative Breakfasts.  The themes will focus on an update on the new Community Based Flexible Supports System, Tansformation and the FY 2011 Budget.  The remaining breakfast events are as follows:

  • Thursday, March 11th – North East Area – State House (The Great Hall)
  • Friday, March 19th – Central Mass Area – Worcester Technical High School, One Skyline Drive, Worcester
  • Wednesday, March 24th Metro Boston Area - State House (The Great Hall)
  • Friday, April 9th - Western Mass Area - Springfield Technical Community College, 1 Armory Square, Springfield.

The events at the State House will start at 9:30 AM with registration & refreshments. The Program will begin promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude at 11:00AM. These events are open to all
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NAMI LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY DAY - MARCH 29, 2010- at THE STATE HOUSE 

  • 10:30 Press Conference and Training, Grand Staircase

  • 12:00 pm Lunch

  • 12:30 PM Meetings with your legislators

There is no charge for this event, but NAMI would like you to register.  To get more information and a registration form call 781-938-4048 or send an email to NAMIMassLobbyDay@gmail.com

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ANNUAL NAMI WALKS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY MAY 15, 2010

The National Alliance on Mental Illness has announced its NAMI Walks Massachusetts is scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2010. Lead corporate sponsor for the walk is Beacon Health Strategies. Those interested in sponsoring a team should contact Karen Gromis, NAMI Walk Manager tel: 781-938-4048 dax: 718-938-4069 by March 8, 2010 or visit www.nami.org/namiwalks/ma

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