Faces & Voices of Recovery invites Illinois residents to a FREE virtual training sponsored by the State of Illinois. In conjunction with the Illinois Department of Human Services we are proud to bring you this training about the power of personal storytelling and speaking truth to power. Our Stories Have Power: Recovery Messaging is a training that
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
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
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
Faces & Voices of Recovery invites Illinois residents to a FREE virtual training sponsored by the Illinois Dept of Human Services. Ethics, Values, & Boundaries takes a comprehensive look into ethical codes of conduct and their role in peer support services and clinical settings. Often ethical codes are muddied when working with human beings struggling with obstacles such as
Dr. Maria Rahmandar is an attending physician in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Lurie Children's Hospital, the Medical Director of the Substance Use & Prevention Program, and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, with a secondary appointment in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She is board-certified
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
This program is designed to train Chicagoland primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in the assessment and treatment of opioid use disorders in their clinical settings. The training will provide not only clinical guidance but also provide technical support around the clinical workflows, policies, and protocols to ensure compliance with clinical standards and evidence-based practice.
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