Events
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control Program and its related public health and non-profit partners frequently offer training, events, and conferences focused on the many different areas of tobacco and substance use prevention and control.
If you have an conference in Maine that is relevant to the prevention and control of tobacco, substance use, suicide or injury; submit information to tsup.dhhs@maine.gov. We will review and post if appropriate.
8th Annual Maine Harm Reduction Conference
Exploring Self-Injury: Harm Reduction Tips: Self-injury is a common and
In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore why individuals introduce pain to their bodies, and to practice sitting with discomfort with our own and others’ experiences. The presenters will discuss the many forms of introducing pain to one’s person, and provide information on safer methods to avoid infection or lethal injury, including tips to build kits to support safer methods.
How to Open and Operate a Peer-Run, Low-Cost, and Low-Barrier
Recovery House: This workshop on recovery-oriented housing will serve to educate peers and providers on process to open a recovery house, as well as the law surrounding it. Particular attention will be devoted to the law, and attendees will learn about how and why recovery-oriented housing is a civil right recognized by the federal government.
Recognizing At Risk Drinking Habits: This workshop will explore assessment tools and give participants insight to their drinking habits, and offer alternative skills to manage problematic behaviors.
How to identify, respond to, and risk factors of an opioid overdose: This workshop will teach you the skills to be able to recognize and help a person experiencing an opioid overdose. You will also learn factors that increase your risk of an opioid overdose.
Beginning Skills for Working with Transgender Clients
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The Role of Life Experience in Raising Healthy, Thriving Children & Communities
The Role of Childhood Experience in Raising Healthy, Thriving Children and Communities
This three-hour, inter-active session will provide participants with an introduction to the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study including what ACEs can look like, sound like, and feel like for those impacted, as well as the potential impact of toxic stress upon healthy brain development. We will explore the prevalence of ACEs in Maine as well as examine Adverse Community Environments and their impact on children, families and communities. Additionally, through large and small group activities, we will learn strategies that help to build or promote resilience for healthy and thriving children, families and communities. Registration is Free - Must pre-register - Lunch can be purchased during registration
Protective Factors in Strengthening Maine Families
Protective Factors in Strengthening Maine Families
Protective Factors in Strengthening Maine Families Training is for those who provide programs that support families. The training will offer opportunities to increase capacity to build protective factors that promote optimal development and prevent abuse and neglect. Registration is free – Must pre-register – Lunch can be purchased during registration.
The Role of Life Experience in Raising Healthy, Thriving Children & Communities
The Role of Childhood Experience in Raising Healthy, Thriving Children and Communities
This three-hour, inter-active session will provide participants with an introduction to the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study including what ACEs can look like, sound like, and feel like for those impacted, as well as the potential impact of toxic stress upon healthy brain development. We will explore the prevalence of ACEs in Maine as well as examine Adverse Community Environments and their impact on children, families and communities. Additionally, through large and small group activities, we will learn strategies that help to build or promote resilience for healthy and thriving children, families and communities. Registration is Free - Must pre-register - Lunch can be purchased during registration
Supporting Families, Supporting Youth: Working with LGBT Young People and their Caregivers
Family connectedness and support is an important protective factor in the well-being of LGBT youth. However, many families and young people face challenges navigating their way to strong, affirming relationships. This training is geared towards a broad range of providers representing primary care, mental health, behavioral health, educators, community, clergy, etc. who work with LGBT youth and their families. A light lunch will be provided.
The Role of Life Experience in Raising Healthy, Thriving Children & Communities
The Role of Childhood Experience in Raising Healthy, Thriving Children and Communities
This three-hour, inter-active session will provide participants with an introduction to the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study including what ACEs can look like, sound like, and feel like for those impacted, as well as the potential impact of toxic stress upon healthy brain development. We will explore the prevalence of ACEs in Maine as well as examine Adverse Community Environments and their impact on children, families and communities. Additionally, through large and small group activities, we will learn strategies that help to build or promote resilience for healthy and thriving children, families and communities. Registration is Free - Must pre-register - Lunch can be purchased during registration
Protective Factors in Strengthening Maine Families
Protective Factors in Strengthening Maine Families
Protective Factors in Strengthening Maine Families Training is for those who provide programs that support families. The training will offer opportunities to increase capacity to build protective factors that promote optimal development and prevent abuse and neglect. Registration is free – Must pre-register – Lunch can be purchased during registration.
Let’s Go! National Obesity Conference
Join us to explore the impact of rest and relaxation on improving patients' health and supporting provider resilience. Using mindfulness as a framework, we will discover how to use healthy sleep hygiene and relaxation methods to positively affect prevention and management of obesity and related health conditions.
Maine Public Health Association 2018 Annual Conference
This year's conference features 34 oral presentations about addiction, public health programs and research in Maine, a poster session, and a plenary presentation, "Public Health Reimagined: A Blueprint for Building a Modern, Responsive, and Relevant Public Health System in Maine". Fees for conference are variable, please check the registration form.