Bellevue College Alcohol/Drug Counseling Program

08/21/2022

Are you interested in receiving guidance for addressing those in clinical supervision who are also in recovery? Join presenters John Paulson, ACSW, LCSW, MAC, LCAC, and Veronica Huggins, PhD, on Wednesday, August 24 at 3:00pm ET for a free NAADAC webinar! https://bit.ly/3we7xRD

07/16/2022

Registration is open!

We are so excited for Counselor Camp 2022! A beautiful camp setting, yoga, hiking, rejuvenation and inspiration!
Up to 17 Behavioral Health and Education CEUs available.
Camp cost just $150.00 Ethics preconference just $30.00

Workshop highlights this year include:
* 4hr. Ethics Preconference with David Flack
* The Impact of Oppression on Mental Health
* Grief & Loss in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
* Spotting Learning Disabilities in Youth Clients
* Iceberg Ahead: Understanding Ourselves, to better Understand Others
* Generating Rapport and Empathy
* When Race/Racism is the Elephant in the Room
* Selfcare
* and much, much more!

Please join us September 16-18. 🌲🌲🌲
Sponsored by WAADAC, NAADAC’s state affiliate in Washington and Empower Youth Network.

Counselor Camp is undoubtedly the longest running youth/young adult focused conference in the PNW.
Counselor Camp is an inspiring weekend conference of seminars and activities designed for professionals who work with adolescents or young adults within the broad scope of behavioral health, education, prevention and more.

For more information visit.

Joining Together to Care for Youth and Young Adults Friends and colleagues, Counselor Camp 2022 registration is now open. Join us Sept. 16-18. Click here to Register Program Details When– Sept. 16th-18th 2022 Where- Cispus Learning Center Counselor Camp is undoubtedly the longest running youth/you...

06/11/2022

Do you want to learn more about addiction treatment for adolescent populations? Register for NAADAC’s newest Specialty Online Training: Adolescent Treatment and Recovery! The first webinar in the series takes place on July 1 at 12:00pm ET. https://bit.ly/3NEC020

06/02/2022

Learn about SFBT, how and why it works, and receive concrete tools you can begin using immediately on a free NAADAC webinar today at 3:00pm ET with presenter Teri Pichot, LCSW, MAC, LAC! https://bit.ly/3GqXwoo

This webinar is sponsored by CE4Less. https://bit.ly/3lMvN7X

03/07/2022

The Counselor Camp Steering Committee is so excited to share the official 2022 Counselor Camp Save the Date. Please mark your calendars, September 16-18. 🌲🌲🌲

For more information follow the QR code or visit our website. Registration will be opening May 1st.

Sponsored by WAADAC, NAADAC’s state affiliate in Washington and the Empower Youth Network

https://empoweryouthnetwork.org/counselor-camp-healing-the-mind-body-and-spirit/

12/31/2021

Please be advised and share with your community.

12/04/2021

Join this important conversation.

REGISTER TODAY: A Discussion Panel on Behavioral Health Equity and Prevention
Date: Wednesday December 15, 2021 at 1 pm PST

Registration Required: https://www.pttcnetwork.org/centers/content/spot-discussion-panel-behavioral-health-equity-and-prevention

11/24/2021

Please share with your community!

King County and Washington state are experiencing the highest number of fentanyl-related overdoses in history. King County Department of Community & Human Services and Public Health - Seattle & King County are sharing new strategies, resources, and tools to reduce fentanyl-related overdoses in your community in our upcoming webinar.

If you work with at-risk adults or teens you won’t want to miss this insightful webinar with a panel of experts.

Katie Weber works with nonprofit and government clients to develop campaigns addressing health-related topics such as opioid misuse and recovery, ma*****na use, alcohol misuse, and more. She oversaw the research, development, and ex*****on of the Laced & Lethal campaign in close partnership with Kin...

11/14/2021

Prevention, identification, and treatment of SUD is essential to end the epidemic facing communities.

In the April 2021 issue of Counselor, read "Practice-Based Research Networks and the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network: Increasing SUD Research in Diverse Settings".

Brenda Mollis, Laura-Mae Baldwin, Katrina Donahue, and Rowena J. Dolor cover why the research is important, and how to understand the magnitude of opioid prescribing.

https://www.counselormagazine.com/en/article/practice-based-research-networks-and-the-national-drug-abuse-treatment-clinical-trials-network-increasing-sud-research-in-diverse-settings/

11/08/2021

Great resource!

If you or someone you know needs help, use SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator to 🔎 find support for and substance use disorders in your area ➡️ https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

11/02/2021

Thanks for the update ADAI Clearinghouse.

UPDATED: SAMHSA recently updated TIP 33 (Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders) with the latest research on co***ne, methamphetamine, and prescription stimulants, plus recommendations on treatment approaches.

Check it out here: https://store.samhsa.gov/.../treatment.../PEP21-02-01-004

10/28/2021

The ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder 2020 Focused Update is intended to inform and empower clinicians, health system administrators, criminal justice system administrators, and policymakers who are interested in implementing evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for individuals with OUD.

This is an update to the previous guideline released in 2015 and includes major revisions to 35 existing recommendations, along with the addition of 13 new recommendations.

FREE Download. www.ASAMNationalGuideline.com