Trainings and Events:

Thursday, Aug 12th

Parents Night: Talking to Teens About Alcohol & Drugs

This program is FREE to any Lancaster County parent or youth mentor. The evening gives participants insight into chemical use in youth. There will be a review of the stages of addiction, what to look for and how to talk to a child if you suspect alcohol and other drug use and where to go for help.

Call Bill Pare on the day of the event to confirm the time and location.

Friday, Aug 20th

Ethics for the Addiction Professional

This course will address ethical considerations in addiction treatment. In protecting the client, the agency and the counselor from litigation, the counselor must have knowledge and understanding of State and Federal laws and regulations governing treatment of the addict, and the HIV positive client. Will discuss film “Subtle Boundary Dilemmas” as part of training. Boundary violations will be discussed.

6 PCB credits- lunch on your own

 

Monday, Aug 30th

Case Management Overview

Defines the practice of strength-based intensive case management services for those with substance abuse disorders. Gives a broad overview of the case management concept and where it fits in substance abuse treatment.

6 PCB credits; you MUST HAVE a BDAP username & password to register with us. Fee waived for agencies in Lancaster County who are contracted with the local SCA; $20 for everyone else.

You may pay with credit card after you hit "Register", pay at the door, or mail a check to "Compass Mark", c/o Phyllis Spencer, 630 Janet Avenue, Lancaster PA 17601. Please note that the check is for Case Management Overview and list the names of registrants the check is covering. Thank you!