You are invited to attend a day of learning and resources

Core Competencies for Clergy and Other Leaders in
Addressing Alcohol and Other Drug Dependencies

Friday, June 27, 2008

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

(Registration begins at 8:30)

Luzerne County Community College

1333 South Prospect Street

Nanticoke, PA 18634

A unique opportunity for clergy and congregational leaders to receive the latest information, resources and strategies on how to educate and offer hope to individuals and families suffering from the impact of addiction and substance abuse.

Objectives:

Raise awareness of how addiction to alcohol, other drugs affects individuals and their families

Discuss role of clergy and congregations in offering information, hope and recovery support for those affected by alcohol and drug abuse.

Review core competencies for clergy and congregational leaders in understanding and addressing alcohol and drug abuse.

Facilitated By:

Douglas Ronsheim

Exec. Director of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors

Steve Hornberger

Faith Initiative Program Consultant

NACoA

This training is no cost – includes continental breakfast and lunch

AAPC credits and PCB credits available

Registration: Bureau Training Management System (BTMS)

To register go to www.health.state.pa.us, scroll to middle of page until you see Drug and Alcohol

Look for sub-title under D&A "Training Opportunity," page you will see BTMS "Click here," click that (if you have log on continue, if not registration needed, located under logon)

The training is listed in Specialized Training

Scroll down to course click on hyper-link and register.

If you have problems or questions regarding registration, please call our Training Section at (717) 787-8200

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Older Adults and Substance Abuse: Issues for Pennsylvania

 The Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Association of County Drug & Alcohol Administrators will be sponsoring a conference entitled Older Adults and Substance Abuse: Issues for Pennsylvania, June 19 – 20 at the Penn Stater Conference Center, State College Pennsylvania. For Registration and hotel information please click on the following web link:
http://www.pacdaa.org/pacdaa/cwp/view.asp?a=2518&q=554963&pacdaaNav