Upcoming and Recent News and Events

This page includes upcoming and recent news and events related to substance use and mental health.

Read about past news and events


ECHO - Effective Strategies for Supervising Mental Health Peer Specialists

September 28, 2022, through April 12, 2023

Register here


Stress Management and Resilience Training (SMART)

January 12, 2023, through April 20, 2023

8-part instructional and skill-building sessions from Thursday, January 12 through Thursday, April 20, 2023. 12 to 1 pm EST. Find more information about previous enrollment (PDF)


2023 Addiction & Recovery Intro – 6 hours

8:30 am to 4 pm with 1-hour lunch “on your own”

  • February 16, 2023, NH Audubon 
  • May 11, 2023, NH Audubon
  • August 3, 2023, NH Audubon
  • October 26, 2023, NH Audubon

This introductory workshop on addiction and recovery is designed to raise awareness and understanding of the dynamics and impact of addiction on people whom we serve. It will cover the neurological basis of addiction; mental, behavioral, emotional and spiritual dimensions; stages of change; recovery; motivational techniques and resources.

This course is pre-approved for 6 CEUs.

To register or for more information, please contact The Training Institute by calling 603-225-7060 or emailing TrainingInstitute@nhadca.org.


2023 Families & Addiction – 3 hours

8:30 am to 12 pm

  • February 17, 2023, NH Audubon 
  • May 12, 2023, NH Audubon
  • August 4, 2023, NH Audubon
  • October 27, 2023, NH Audubon

Families & Addiction This introductory workshop explores how the addiction of the individual affects the entire family system. Special attention will be paid to the effects on the children in the family and discussion will center on strategies and resources to help increase their resiliency and coping skills. 

This course is pre-approved for 3 CEUs.

To register or for more information, please contact The Training Institute by calling 603-225-7060 or emailing TrainingInstitute@nhadca.org.


The Neuroscience of Addiction and Prevention

March 8, 2023, 9 to 10 am

Learn more about this event on the NAADAC website.


Psychiatry Grand Rounds 2023 - Substance Use and Schizophrenia: Cracking the Chicken-or-Egg Question, Jibran Khokhar, PhD, BSc

Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 8 to 9 am, Location varies at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.75 hours), CME-Designated Participation Credit (6.75 hours), ANCC Nursing Contact Hours (6.75 hours)

Register here.


Universal Precautions for Opioid Prescribing and Buprenorphine as a first-line consideration for Pain Management and Opioid Use Disorder

Monday, March 20, 2023, 7:30 am to 12:15 pm, virtual and in-person at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Auditoria C&D, Lebanon, NH

In this seminar, advanced practice providers and physicians will acquire knowledge and skills about universal precautions in opioid prescribing in any clinical setting. We will also address the use of buprenorphine for pain management and opioid use disorder.
 
Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.00 hours), CME-Designated Participation Credit (4.00 hours), ANCC Nursing Contact Hours (4.00 hours).

Register here.


2023 Addiction Medicine Conference

March 24 and 25, 2023, Asheville, NC    

This conference will provide clinically relevant SUD knowledge and skills for physicians, advanced practice providers, other providers and others working in a variety of healthcare settings.


Enhancing Ethical Decision Making While Working with Clients Experiencing Mental Health and Substance Use Concerns

March 31, 2023, 8:30 am to 4 pm, remote via Zoom     

6 Contact Hours Available
 
Register here.

Hybrid: Harm Reduction & Naloxone Administration - Train the Trainer

April 6, 2023, 9 to 10:45 am

262 Cottage Street, Suite 230, Littleton, NH or remote via Zoom

Learn more about this event on the NAADAC website.


HIV Update for Substance Use Professionals

April 6, 2023, 8:30 am to 4 pm, 130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301    

6 Contact Hours Available

Register here


Hybrid: Harm Reduction & Naloxone Administration - Train the Trainer

April 6, 2023, 9 to 10:45 am, 262 Cottage Street, Suite 230, Littleton, NH or remote via Zoom

During this training session, attendees will identify effective management of harm reduction strategies related to opioid overdose including the administration and management of Naloxone. Additionally, they will be positioned to provide trainings in their organization and community for training others to administer Naloxone in a culturally sensitive manner.  
Following the completion of this training, participants will:

  • Identify signs of an opioid overdose.
  • List three steps of Naloxone Administration and Management
  • Recall three teaching strategies to effectively train others on naloxone administration.

1.5 Contact Hours Available

Register here


Internal Biases and the LGBTQIA+ Community in Substance Use and Mental Health Care

April 7, 2023, 8:30 am to 4 pm, 130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301    

6 Contact Hours Available

Register here.


The ASAM 54th Annual Conference - Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science

April 13 – 16, Washington DC

Register here