DDAP Announces Additional Webinars
Jack Phillips
Mr. Phillips is responsible to assist the association with health policy, which primarily includes member communication and advocacy with the Governor’s office, General Assembly, and state regulatory agencies. Mr. Phillips was most recently at the Pennsylvania Department of State as Director of Legislative Affairs.
DDAP Announces Compulsive Gambling Webinars
Virtual Training Opportunity!
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP) is offering several live web-based workshops. Please join CCGP for the following one-hour sessions. These free trainings have limited spots and require registration. Additional details, including continuing education information and registration steps can be found on the Events page of the CCGP website. Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation email with information on how to access the web event.
Online Gambling: Expansion and Use in Times of Crisis
April 29, 2020 – 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm • Trainer: Gregory A. Krausz, MA, CAADC, LPC
This webinar will offer the opportunity for a discussion about how crisis, isolation and availability can impact online gambling behaviors. The focus will be on the importance of addressing the stress that is often associated with crisis, offering the use of services including teletherapy and the development of effective ways to achieve connection and communication with clients.
Wide World of Sports Gambling
May 6, 2020 – 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm • Trainer: Daniel J. Trolaro, MS
Consistently, there are more creative and fast paced forms of entertainment to help people escape, cope, or adjust to the stressors of life. Two areas that have seen explosive growth exists in the world of daily fantasy sports contests and the emergence of legalized sports gambling. With the advent and expansion of these skill-based forms of entertainment, individuals have access to information and opportunities to wager 24 / 7. This workshop will explore the psychological aspects and gambling-like mechanics common to daily fantasy sports contests while looking at emerging trends and future considerations in sports gambling.
Foundations of Responsible Gambling
May 12, 2020 – 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm • Trainer: Ken Litwak II, CADC, ICGC-I, CCTP, DRCC
This webinar will discuss the basic principles of responsible gambling. This broadcast will give a brief overview of problem and disordered gambling, discuss the unique aspects of internet compared to brick and mortar casino gambling, and describe the principles of responsible gambling. We will review the warning signs of problem gambling and discuss where to go for help for gamblers and family members who feel they have a problem.
If you have additional questions, please contact CCGP directly.
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SAMHSA Offering TTA Related to COVID-19
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is committed to providing regular training and technical assistance (TTA) on matters related to the mental and substance use disorder field as they deal with COVID-19. SAMHSA’s technical assistance programs are delivering great resources during this time. View the updated available TTA resources to assist with the current situation here.
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Relias Webinar: innovaTEL Telepsychiatry Shares Telemental Health Best Practices
As telemental health expands across the country in response to COVID-19, behavioral health providers are having to rapidly train up and transition staff with limited or little experience in delivering services remotely.
We’ve partnered with innovaTEL Telepsychiatry (also a National Council strategic partner) on the upcoming webinar, Ask the Experts: innovaTEL Telepsychiatry Shares Telemental Health Best Practices, to give you:
- Best practices for offering telemental health services at your organization/practice
- Tips to prepare you and your staff as you move to telemental health
- Ways to engage new and established clients when meeting virtually
Join us on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET to hear from the experts and ask your questions on offering telemental health services.
Register for the Webinar
Also, check out our telemental health resource page for free training courses on telehealth.
NAATP Announces COVID-19 Impact Measurement Tool
COVID-19 Impact Measurement Tool
Dear Members and Colleagues,
NAATP is committed to providing our members, as well as those who care for and support people with substance use disorders, with resources to help you in your important work. Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, those who provide addiction treatment and services have needed to make rapid changes in service delivery. Nearly all outpatient, and many residential, treatment providers have adapted some or all services to telehealth. In the midst of a national health crisis and stay-at-home order, the need to provide connection with people who suffer from the isolating disease of addiction is even more critical… [read full letter for details].
Innovative Practice Solutions for Crisis Services During The Pandemic Emergency
All Mental Health Service Providers Will Benefit From This Timely Information
Crisis services have urgent needs. A survey of over 350 crisis service providers showed that the crisis system is experiencing severe challenges. Crisis delivery must be treated with heightened consideration. The study showed that staffing and employee health concerns were paramount as were protective equipment for people in the field. Sustainability was a key concern.
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