• AMSR for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Professionals

    Prevention First -Webinar

    The training aims to provide participants with the background knowledge and practical skills that they need to address suicidal risk and behaviors in clients in care for substance use disorder treatment. Participants will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge and apply practical skills in the following areas: Approaching Your Work: Learn how to manage reactions

    Free
  • AMSR for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Professionals

    Prevention First -Webinar

    The training aims to provide participants with the background knowledge and practical skills that they need to address suicidal risk and behaviors in clients in care for substance use disorder treatment. Participants will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge and apply practical skills in the following areas: Approaching Your Work: Learn how to manage reactions

    Free
  • Co-occurring Disorders Program Curriculum Training Series 4 of 4: Family Program

    Prevention First -Webinar

    Co-occurring Disorders Program Implementation Training Mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorder counseling and clinical staff; during portions of the training, we strongly encourage attendance from administrative and clinical leadership, intake/registration, and quality and compliance departments The goal of the counselor implementation training is to help clinicians apply for the evidence-based programs in the Co-Occurring

    Free
  • Canceled Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances Webinar

    Zoom

    Please join us on the last Thursday of any month, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, to learn about the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances. The Helpline is a centralized information and referral hub helping to connect individuals to harm reduction, recovery, and support services across the state.   Participating in this webinar will

    Free
  • Alcohol Misuse and Mental Health in the Pandemic Era and Beyond

    Prevention First -Webinar

    Alcohol consumption and related harms were increasing in the United States prior the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for women. During 2020, the first year of the pandemic, alcohol consumption increased more than at any time in the past 50 years. Deaths from alcohol jumped 25%, more than during the prior 10 years combined.

    Free
  • Recovery Home Series-Part 5: Relapse Prevention Skills and Strategies

    Virtual

    Please join us for the fifth part of our Recovery Home Series. This webinar will describe the cycles of addictions, relapse risk factors, and different types of triggers that can contribute to relapse. The onsite staff in Recovery Homes offer many services and provide an effective support system for residents.  Relapse can be common among

    Free
  • Helpline Champions Workshops Session 1: Building Relationships & Helpline Overview

    Virtual

    Being a Helpline Champion is a great way to take concrete action to help those impacted by substance use in your community. We invite folks who are committed to changing how we talk about, think about, and support those who have substance use disorders to join the Helpline Champion community. Helpline Champions volunteer in their

    Free
  • Helpline Champions Workshops Session 2: Community Mapping & Outreach/Approaches/Strategies

    Virtual

    Being a Helpline Champion is a great way to take concrete action to help those impacted by substance use in your community. We invite folks who are committed to changing how we talk about, think about, and support those who have substance use disorders to join the Helpline Champion community. Helpline Champions volunteer in their

    Free
  • Managing Toxic Stress and Burnout: 7 Types of Rest

    Webinar

    The work we do in overdose prevention has always been difficult, but added stressors brought on by the pandemic, natural disasters, and systemic racism have caused unprecedented levels of toxic stress and burnout. Join us on Tuesday, February 28 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PT to learn about strategies to address burnout within yourself.

    Free
  • Telebehavioral Health Essential Best Practices and Ethics

    Prevention First -Webinar

    Providing telebehavioral health services legally, ethically, and safely requires preparation and protocols that are different for each profession. Learn the essential ethical considerations for direct-to-consumer telebehavioral health services and how to prevent and respond to ethical issues. Illinois-specific regulation guidelines and practical resources will be included.

    Free