SAPC Quarterly Lecture Series: Best Practices in Co-Occurring Disorders

Featured Presenter:

Andrew Kurtz, MA, LMFT, Clinical Specialist UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs

Panel Representatives:

Danielle R. Buckland, LCSW Managing Director of Behavioral Health Pomona, Prototypes, A Program of HealthRIGHT 360

Brandon Fernandez-Comer, BA Operations and Development Manager, Cri-Help, Inc

Gary Tsai, MD, FAPA, FASAM Medical Director and Science Officer Substance Abuse Prevention and Control County of Los Angeles, Dept of Public Health

April E. Wilson, MSW, CATC IV Vice President, Behavioral Health Southern California, Prototypes, A Program of HealthRIGHT 360

Justin Wormer, LCSW, River Community Program Manager, A Program of Social model Recovery Systems, Inc

Substance Use Treatment can be complicated by a variety factors due to the severe impact substances have on the body. Patient’s with Co-Occurring disorders, defined here as having a substance use disorder as well as one or more mental health and/or physical health conditions, often require special consideration and unique approaches when planning or delivering care. A critical aspect of the treatment of co-occurring conditions involves identifying all of the complicating variables that require individualization of the treatment plan and additional understanding or specialization by the treatment providers. Co-Occurring disorders are among the most prevalent factors outside of the actual substance that impact the treatment of Substance Use Disorders. Providers need to understand the impact of co-occurring disorders and best practices for integrating treatment approaches for these conditions.

This training will introduce participants to the epidemiology and prevalence, and neurobiology of co-occurring disorders in the United States. Participants will also learn about how to develop behavioral intervention strategies for those with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. The training will cover treatment considerations, planning, and an overview of EBP interventions, including DDMI, DDCBT and Medication Assisted Treatments.

The second part of this training provides attendees the opportunity to discuss challenges with and pose questions to a panel representing SUD Administrators, academics and SUD providers who specifically address co-occurring disorders in their agencies and professional roles. The panel will offer their unique perspectives on the clinical and programmatic considerations involved in the treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders.

Continuing Education:

The training course meets the qualifications for the provision of three (3.0) continuing education credits/ contact hours (CEs/CEHs). UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs (Provider #64812). UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for three (3.0) hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCS, and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of  continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs  (CCAPP, #2N-00-445- 1119), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE, #CP 20 872 C 0819), and CAODCs (CADTP, #151).    CE credit will be awarded at the conclusion of the training. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PARKING AT THE SAPC ALHAMBRA CAMPUS COSTS $3.00 PER VEHICLE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO CARPOOL.  THIS LECTURE IS FREE BUT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Please contact Victoria Norith by phone (310) 267-5408 or e-mail (vnorith@mednet.ucla.edu) if you have questions, concerns, special needs, or require additional information before registering for this training.

If you need a disability-related reasonable accommodation/alternative format for this event, please contact Shannon Bertea at (310) 267-5398, sbertea@mednet.ucla.edu by Friday, April 27th

When
Friday, May 4, 2018 through Friday, May 4, 2018
10 AM - 1:15 PM

Where
LA County Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control
Lecture Hall-Building A-7
1000 South Fremont Avenue
Alhambra, CA  91803

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