Greenfield Health and
Safety Fair
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The Greenfield He  alth and Safety Fair is this Saturday,
October 1, from 9 - 12.
Where? Greenfield Fire Station,
412 Main Street
Free flu shots
Free raffles
Information tables
Activities
The Opioid Task Force will have a table at this event. We hope to see you there!
Click the image above for details and a PDF flyer
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Recover Project Halloween Dance Party
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Click the image above for details and a PDF flyer
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Nurturing Fathers' Program Facilitator Training
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From October 4-6 there will be  a 3 day facilitator training for the Nurturing Fathers' Program. Learn about the Nurturing Parenting Program Model and practice key skills.
When? October 4-6, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Where? Enlace de las Familias,
299 Main Street, Holyoke
To register, click here.
Want to learn more about the Nurutuing Fathers' Program? Visit their website.
Click the image above for details and a PDF flyer
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Motivational Interview Training
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A free training!
Motivational Interviewing (MI) has been applied to a wide range of problem behaviors related to alcohol and substance abuse as well as health promotion, medical treatment adherence, and mental health issues. Although many variations in technique exist, this MI training will provide parents a snapshot of the practice.
Click the image for more details and a PDF flyer.
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Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring Program
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The Massachusetts Prescription Awareness Tool, also known as MassPAT, is now live.
"The MA PMP collects dispensing information on Massachusetts Schedule II through V controlled substances dispensed pursuant to a prescription. The Drug Control Program (DCP) analyzes the PMP dat a to determine prescribing and dispensing trends; provide patient prescription history information to prescribers and dispensers; provide educational information to health care providers and the public; and to provide case information to regulatory and law enforcement agencies concerning drug distribution and diversion."
The state's updated prescription monitoring program includes:
- Efforts to make the system more user-friendly and efficient
- Easier access to patient data
- Improvements to the registration process
For more information about MassPAT, click here.
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Job Posting: Recovery Community Specialist
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The Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS), Office of Youth and Young Adult Services (OYYAS), is hiring a Recovery Community Specialist! Job responsibilities include:
- Supporting part of the SAMHSA funded SYT-I Grant and the
continued development of policies, infrastructure, and process to increase meaningful input from youth, young adults, and their families toward the BSAS and OYYAS policies and programming
- Working with members of BSAS, OYYAS, and other internal and external stakeholders to assist with the development of a recovery coaching curriculum and infrastructure.
For more information and to apply, click here.
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The Center for Human Development (CHD) is hiring a Clinical Director for a new adolescent recovery program. Job responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing individual and group therapy
- Creating comprehensive treatment plans
- Facilitating staff training
- ...and more!
Click here for a complete job posting.
To apply, please visit CHD's website and apply online to
requisition number 16-0391.
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Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing
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Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing (GRASP) was created to help provide sources of help, compassion and understanding to families who have lost a loved one through drug use.
For more information, click here to view the program brochure
or visit the GRASP website.
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Transforming Education for Social Justice Conference
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The Transforming Education for Social Justice Conference is a regional conference that brings together people in Western Massachusetts who are interested in social justice and equity in k-12 schools, early childhood classrooms, and the surrounding communities.
When? October 15 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Check-in begins at 7:30 am)
Where? Kittredge Center, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke
For event details and registration, click here.
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Trauma-Informed Practices & Family Drug Court Training
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On Friday, September 23, the Opioid Task Force partnered with the Center for Professional & Community Education  at Clinical and Support Options, the Foundation for Community Justice, and the Franklin Family Drug court to host a free training about trauma-informed practices and the Franklin Family Drug Court.
Approximately 50 attorneys and court staff participated in the 3-hour training facilitated by Licensed Psychologist at Clinical & Support Options (CSO), Dr. Miriam Defant. Dr. Defant presented on topics including:
- The definitions and prevalence of trauma and Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs)
- The effects
of trauma on development, functioning and addiction
- Trauma-Informed Care strategies as applied to court processes and supports
- Self-care and vicarious traumatization for court personnel and legal professionals
Dr. Miriam DeFant speaks to court staff at Friday's training.
To learn more about CSO's new training institute,
click here or check our their flyer!
Do you want to learn more about trauma-informed practices?
Visit SAMHSA's website on trauma-informed care.
Click here for news coverage from the training.
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Recovery Coach Academy Training
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health ( MDPH) Bureau of Substance Abuse Services ( BSAS) is hosting a five-day Recovery Coach Academy Training in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) training is designed for those interested in becoming Recovery Coaches and/or for learning the principles and philosophies of Recovery Coaching. The training will provide a comprehensive overview of the purpose, tasks, and roles of Recovery Coaches.
When? Monday, October 17, 2016 - Friday, October 21, 2016
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (each day)
Where? Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West
Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
For a complete event summary and to register, click here.

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Marijuana and the Developing Brain
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A free forum open to all community members.
- How marijuana affects adole
scent brain development
- How to protect young people from becoming regular users
- What you can do to protect young people from substance abuse
- Impacts of November's marijuana legalization ballot question
Thursday, October 13, 6-8 pm
Greenfield Gardens Apartments
58 Pray Drive, Greenfield
Click the image above for details and a PDF flyer
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Job Posting: Director of Substance Abuse Treatment
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Youth Services in Brattleboro, Vermont is hiring a Director of Substance Abuse Treatment. This position will involve direct work with clients, including in-office clinical hours as well as time in the community with clients and agency staff. Desired qualifications include:
- Knowledge of addiction and recovery, and trauma/complex trauma and their effects on adolescent development

- Knowledge and experience with strength-based practices, youth development, and harm reduction frameworks
- Experience with different types of client billing, particularly Medicaid
- ...and more!
For a complete job posting and details on how to apply, click here.
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