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.
FASD Basics: For Parents and Professionals
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a brain-based physical disability with behavioral symptoms.
The FASD BASICS workshop introduces a neurobehavioral approach to living with, caring for, and working with individuals and families impacted by FASD acknowledges the source of behaviors: the brain, and provides a set of research-based best practices for helping people with fetal alcohol exposure.
2019 Clinical and Legal Opioid Update
2019 Clinical Opioid Update: Learning Objectives:
- Review latest research relating to opioid + pain prescribing practices
- Constantly consider harm reduction
- Discuss opioid use disorder and treatments
2019 Legal Opioid Update: Learning Objectives:
- Review impact of Chapter 488 in Maine
- Discuss opioid laws, rules and initiatives of the new administration
- Study Chapter 21 requirements & logical implementation
- Investigate methods to further transform local and regional prescribing
Co-Prescribing Benzodiazepines and Opioids: The Black Box of Increased Overdose Risk: Learning Objectives:
- Review the trends in benzodiazepine prescribing
- Evaluate risks of co-prescribing benzodiazepines and opioids
- Consider taper plans
- Recall importance of risk reduction
Registration is Free - Advanced Registration is required. Light snacks will be provided.
2019 Clinical and Legal Opioid Update
2019 Clinical Opioid Update: Learning Objectives:
- Review latest research relating to opioid + pain prescribing practices
- Constantly consider harm reduction
- Discuss opioid use disorder and treatments
2019 Legal Opioid Update: Learning Objectives:
- Review impact of Chapter 488 in Maine
- Discuss opioid laws, rules and initiatives of the new administration
- Study Chapter 21 requirements & logical implementation
- Investigate methods to further transform local and regional prescribing
Co-Prescribing Benzodiazepines and Opioids: The Black Box of Increased Overdose Risk: Learning Objectives:
- Review the trends in benzodiazepine prescribing
- Evaluate risks of co-prescribing benzodiazepines and opioids
- Consider taper plans
- Recall importance of risk reduction
Registration is Free - Advanced Registration is required. Light snacks will be provided.
2019 Clinical and Legal Opioid Update
2019 Clinical Opioid Update: Learning Objectives:
- Review latest research relating to opioid + pain prescribing practices
- Constantly consider harm reduction
- Discuss opioid use disorder and treatments
2019 Legal Opioid Update: Learning Objectives:
- Review impact of Chapter 488 in Maine
- Discuss opioid laws, rules and initiatives of the new administration
- Study Chapter 21 requirements & logical implementation
- Investigate methods to further transform local and regional prescribing
Co-Prescribing Benzodiazepines and Opioids: The Black Box of Increased Overdose Risk: Learning Objectives:
- Review the trends in benzodiazepine prescribing
- Evaluate risks of co-prescribing benzodiazepines and opioids
- Consider taper plans
- Recall importance of risk reduction
Registration is Free - Advanced Registration is required. Light snacks will be provided.
Tobacco Intervention: Intensive Skills
- Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
- Learn to develop effective treatment plans
- Discuss considerations for medication management
- Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.
This training is appropriate for individuals who have completed the Basic Skills Training within the past five years and are interested in increasing their tobacco treatment skills. The training is a requirement for those interested in the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice.
Registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch.
Emerging Best Practices of Youth Prevention: Using Neuroscience to Reach Developing Brains
A three-part series focused on leveraging prevention best practices to effectively engage youth within our communities.
Come join the Maine Youth Action Network's team, in this free training series to learn the neuroscience behind why scare tactics miss the mark in adolescent brains; strategies for directly involving youth in prevention-focused research; and how to grow and sustain lasting, supportive relationships with any young person.
Part 1- Using Neuroscience to Reach Developing Brains December 5th @ The Point - South Portland - 9:30-4:00
Part 2 - Community Driven research with Youth February 6th @ The Opportunity Alliance Timbers Room - South Portland - 9:30-4:00
Part 3 - Relationships as Protective Factors April 2nd @ The Point - South Portland - 9:30-4:00
Over the course of these trainings, attendees will be working in peer cohorts to build and strengthen their networks and professional communities. Due to this structure, if you are interested in only attending one of these training please email allyson.gardner@opportunityalliance.org to be placed on our wait list.
Transforming Knowledge into Action: Youth Mentoring Strategies
A three-part training series focused on building youth engagement skills and expanding your professional learning networks.
Join the Maine Youth Action Network's team for this free training opportunity! Participate in a learning cohort with other emerging leaders in the youth engagement field. This series provides participants with train-the-trainer content on youth mentoring best practices, engagement & retention strategies, and youth facilitation strategies. You'll leave with training materials, strengthened skills and deeper connections to other youth workers in your community.
Part 1- Youth Mentoring Strategies -December 6th @ The Point Community Center -South Portland 9:30-4:00
Part 2 -Youth Engagement and Retention February 7th @ The Opportunity Alliance - Timbers Meeting Room - South Portland 9:30-4:00
Part 3 - Facilitating for Youth Voice April 3rd @ The Point Community Center - South Portland 9:30-4:00
Over the course of these trainings, attendees will be working in peer cohorts to build and strengthen their networks and professional communities. Due to this structure, if you are interested in only attending one of these trainings please email allyson.gardner@opportunityalliance.org to be placed on our wait list.
Got Consent? It’s More Than Yes or No
Whether you are already providing consent education, or don't know where to start, this training is for you!
As a result of this training, participants will:
- Be able to define consent.
- Understand Maine's new consent education law.
- Identify age-appropriate messages and strategies for addressing consent.
- Share lesson plans and ideas for incorporating consent in their work with youth, in and out of the classroom
Lunch is included in the registration fee.
Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training
Emerging Best Practices of Youth Prevention: Community Driven Research with Youth
Learn about community-driven research models and their value in creating environmental change.
Using these models, develop strategies to directly partner with youth in prevention focused research and build their skills and engagement.