The University of Washington Addictions, Drug, and Alcohol Institute (ADAI) is hosting in-person trainings May 3 and 29 for those interested in learning how to better care for individuals with behavioral health concerns. The target audience for these trainings include those who work in hospitals, clinics, jails, federally qualified health centers or other settings where individuals with behavioral health concerns may receive services.
The May 3 session, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Philanthropy Center, Spokane, is “Whole-Person Care: Skills to Support People with OUD.” This session will focus on how social determinants of health impact care for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) and the importance of shared decision-making and patient-centered practices. Participants will learn how to separate symptoms due to mental health disorders versus substance use, and practice skills for talking to patients about their mental health symptoms and management. Learn more and register for this in-person event. Contact ADAI Continuing Education Coordinator Ali Lenox at AliLenox@uw.edu with any questions.
The May 29 training, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at UW Botanic Gardens Center for Urban Horticulture in Seattle, is “Is This Depression or Opioid Use? Psychosis or Meth? Separating and Addressing Mental Health Symptoms from Substance Use Among People in MOUD Care.” This session will focus on differentiating mental health and substance use disorder symptoms for people who are taking medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Participants will learn best practices for treating mental health symptoms in individuals on MOUD. Learn more and register for this in-person event. Contact ADAI Continuing Education Coordinator Ali Lenox at AliLenox@uw.edu with any questions. (Brittany Weiner)
