Faces & Voices of Recovery invites professionals in the state of Illinois to a FREE virtual training. In conjunction with the Illinois Department of Human Services we bring you this training on Peer Supervision. This training and workshop will give you the framework you need to know to become an effective supervisor. All tools and systems given in
Jennifer Kershaw Jensen, MSN, APRN-NP, CPNP is a Nurse Practitioner in The Potocsnak Family Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Lurie Children's Hospital. Her clinical areas of expertise include substance use prevention and treatment as well as care for LGBTQ+ identified youth. Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to identify risk factors
Description This training will provide knowledge regarding Xylazine, a CNS depressant, which has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. This training will discuss the physiologic effects of Xylazine, manifestations of Xylazine intoxication, overdose, communicable infections associated with Xylazine use, and wound care for persons injecting Xylazine. Intended audience Providers, nurses, counselors, and
Faces & Voices of Recovery invites professionals in the state of Illinois to a FREE training. In conjunction with the Illinois Department of Human Services we are proud to offer this training session aimed at explaining the challenges faced by those in the Re-entry community. For many, incarceration can be a deeply traumatic experience. Often those exiting
This discussion is designed to promote interactivity through an informal "round table" conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues. The email you use to register for this roundtable will be used to enroll you in the evaluation on our learner management system. If
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 22, 2023 – 10AM to 2PM The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Join community members, recovery survivors, and experts to learn more about how we can all work together to raise recovery awareness.
We are excited to announce this year’s Opioid Conference, being held in Champaign, IL on June 27, 2023. We have an exciting lineup of speakers. Please share this announcement with anyone in your area that may be interested in attending. Registration fee is $75. If you need to book a room—you must register before May
UPCOMING EVENT: International Overdose Awareness Day 2023 – August 31st, 2023 Location: NORTH SCHOOL PARK | N Evergreen Ave & E Eastman St, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Check and see if a photo you sent to us in the past in on our poster board via this link: bit.ly/3OBuHeE
Free training! Faces & Voices of Recovery invites the recovery community to a FREE virtual training sponsored by the Opioid Response Network. Compassion Fatigue is real and prevalent for those working in the human services field or any other role that is focused on caring for others. It is now considered an organizational contagion. Its insidious