Center for Excellence on Addiction

NH Governor's Commission on Alcohol & Other Drugs Public Forum
2023-10-06 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | New Hampshire Technical Institute, 31 College Dr, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The New Hampshire Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and other Drugs is providing NH citizens with two opportunities to let their voices be heard about the state’s plan to address the addiction crisis.
Join us for the public forum on October 6th in the Sweeney Auditorium (Room 122) at NHTI, 31 College Drive Concord, NH 03301, from 9:30-11:30am. Register to join the public forum virtually via Zoom.
Public Forum Agenda
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SAVE-THE-DATE: NAADAC 2023 Annual Conference
2023-10-06 07:00 - 22:00 | Denver, Colorado
Join hundreds of fellow addiction professionals for #NAADAC2023, a seven-day addiction-specific educational experience that will feature immersive training sessions, a live Q&A with National Association for Addiction and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) leadership, two engaging panel discussions, poster presentations, an exhibit hall, networking opportunities, and so much more! Earn 51 CEs!

SAVE-THE-DATE: Hepatitis Free Northern New England (Hep Free NNE)
2023-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, NH, United States
Hep Free NNE will convene partners and community members from across ME, NH, and VT to launch the development of a community-driven, data-informed plan to end hepatitis B & C. During this virtual summit, attendees will hear a presentation of local hepatitis B &C data – the first time this kind of data has been available – as well as a report-out of what people with lived experience and other stakeholders shared in a recent round of interviews and focus groups.

Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs – Data Task Force Meeting
2023-10-03 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual, NH, United States
CANCELLED: Meetings of the Data Task Force are open to the public. Virtual attendance is encouraged.
Meeting Agenda

Mobilize Recovery Day of Service 2023
2023-09-30 | New Hampshire
Unite recovery advocates, families, allies, and supporters to create and participate in service events across the country (and globe) to give back to hundreds of communities on September 30, 2023.

Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs - Budget Task Force Meeting
2023-09-29 09:30 - 11:00 | New Hampshire
Budget Task Force meetings are open to the public. Virtual attendance is encouraged.
Meeting Summary
Meeting Minutes

Transforming Public Health for a Resilient Future: Equipping and Empowering our Workforce to Advance Health Equity
2023-09-29 06:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-28 08:30 - 17:00, 2023-09-27 11:00 - 17:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana
This event brings together thought leaders and public health practitioners with diverse backgrounds and expertise to connect, learn, and engage with peers who are passionate about addressing critical topics currently facing the field of public health and the public health workforce. Join the National Network of Public Health Institutes for three days of engaging content showcasing the best and emerging practices and innovations related to public health infrastructure, the public health workforce, complex public health challenges, and topics related to performance management and quality improvement.

NH Treatment Court Conference
2023-09-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash, 104 Grand Summit Dr, Bartlett, NH, 03812, United States
The NH Treatment Court Conference brings together treatment court coordinators, case managers, community support organizations, probation and parole staff, judges, attorneys, behavioral health providers, social workers, and law enforcement for two days of education on how to better support persons throughout NH involved with treatment courts. Registration is now open and pre-registration is required before September 11, 2023.

NH Perinatal Substance Exposure Collaborative Meeting
2023-09-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual, NH, United States
Review materials from the meeting:

Collaborative Meeting Notes September 20, 2023 | Recording
Community Navigator Presentation
NH CRG Handout

Meetings for the NH Perinatal Substance Exposure Collaborative Meeting are virtual and open to the public. Please contact nhcenterforexcellence@jsi.com for meeting information.

Project SUCCESS (Schools Using Coordinated Community Efforts to Strengthen Students)
2023-09-14 08:30 - 12:15, 2023-09-13 08:30 - 17:00, 2023-09-12 08:30 - 17:00 | 130 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03301
The interactive training will provide participants with the information and skills needed to implement this program. Project SUCCESS prevents and reduces substance use among secondary school adolescents, by providing a full range (universal, selective and indicated) of substance use prevention strategies. These include a prevention education series, schoolwide awareness activities, counseling, screening and referral, and environmental strategies.

Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs - Coordination and Cooperation Task Force Meeting
2023-09-08 09:30 - 11:00 | New Hampshire
Meetings of the Coordination and Cooperation Task Force are open to the public. Virtual attendance is encouraged.
Meeting Summary
Meeting Minutes

Working with Individuals Who use Stimulants in Drug Court Settings
2023-08-25 12:30 - 16:00 | 130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
This presentation will review the current state of stimulant use, provide a review of evidence-based approaches and real world suggestions that best meet the needs of stimulant users, and discuss barriers and facilitators to serving individuals who use stimulants (with or without other drug use). Participants will develop a higher level of competency and confidence in working with people who use stimulants who are enrolled in drug court programs.

Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs Meeting
2023-08-25 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-06-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Executive Council Chamber at the State House, 107 North Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Commission meetings are open to the public.

Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs – Data Task Force Meeting
2023-08-01 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual, NH, United States
Meetings of the Data Task Force are open to the public. Virtual attendance is encouraged.
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Summary
Meeting Minutes

Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs - Budget Task Force Meeting
2023-07-28 09:30 - 11:00 | New Hampshire
Budget Task Force meetings are open to the public. Virtual attendance is encouraged.
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary

Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs - Coordination and Cooperation Task Force Meeting
2023-07-14 09:30 - 11:00 | New Hampshire
Meetings of the Coordination and Cooperation Task Force are open to the public. Virtual attendance is encouraged.
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Summary
Meeting Minutes

NH Perinatal Substance Exposure Collaborative
2023-06-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual, NH, United States
Review materials from the meeting:

Collaborative Meeting Notes – June 21, 2023 | Recording (Password: [REDACTED]
NH Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems CQI Project
Does Your Practice Struggle to Help Patients Find and Connect to Services Flyer
NH Community: We Need Your Help Invitation
Improving Child Protection Reporting in New Hampshire Handout
Myths, Facts and In Between: Supporting At-Risk Birthing Parents with Substance Use Disorder and Reporting/Notification
Legislative Update on Maternal Health Issues

Meetings for the NH Perinatal Substance Exposure Collaborative Meeting are virtual and open to the public. Please contact nhcenterforexcellence@jsi.com for meeting information.

Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and other Drugs – Data Task Force Meeting
2023-06-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual, NH, United States
Meetings of the Data Task Force are open to the public. Virtual attendance is encouraged.

54th Annual New England School of Addiction & Prevention Studies
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-08 | New Hampshire
The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, commonly called Summer School, is a multi-day intensive experience for participants to further their knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of substance use disorder services through in-depth coursework. Live and virtual options available.

Understanding Disparities and Building Health Equity: A Social Justice Framework & Approach
2023-06-02 08:30 - 16:00 | Virtual, NH, United States
This virtual training will explore the development of disparities in the US and impacts on marginalized and racialized communities. Utilizing a social justice framework, participants will learn about building health equity and community engagement.

Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs - Budget Task Force Meeting
2023-05-26 09:30 - 11:00 | New Hampshire
Budget Task Force meetings are open to the public. Virtual attendance is encouraged.
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Summary
Meeting Minutes

The Dope on Drugs
2023-05-26 08:30 - 16:00 | 130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
This two-part interactive training is designed for professionals working in the field of Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders. This presentation will provide detailed information on the history, pharmacology, use patterns, and current trends associated with common and emerging substances of misuse, with a particular focus on New Hampshire.

Zeroing in on Xylazine
2023-05-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual, NH, United States
This training will provide knowledge regarding Xylazine, a CNS depressant, which has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. The training will discuss the physiological effects of Xylazine, manifestations of Xylazine intoxication, overdose, communicable infections associated with Xylazine use, and wound care for persons injecting Xylazine.

VIRTUAL: Beyond Self-Care - Tending to the Wounded Healer
2023-05-19 12:45 - 16:00 | Virtual, NH, United States
This seminar will invite participants to reflect on their own self-care, their relationship to the larger socio-political landscape, and how each of these areas impact client outcomes. This seminar is designed as a call to action to challenge participants to step into their own healing with courage.
