Speaker: Dr. Haner Hernández
Location: Zoom
Instructional level: Intermediate
Part I, Date/Time: Wed., Nov. 3, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (Central)
Part II, Date/Time: Wed., Nov. 10, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (Central)
For: for professionals in psychology, behavioral health, social work, and substance use
Register today at go.unl.edu/pathways-to-recovery
No fee to attend this training.
This two-part training will explore the development of disparities related to substance use disorders and mental health, how to build health equity and community engagement, and helpful tools and strategies for engagement, retention, and improving outcomes.
Part I will explore the development of disparities related to substance use disorders and mental health in the United States and their impacts on marginalized communities. Utilizing a social justice framework the participants will learn about building health equity and community engagement.
Part II will build on topics discussed in Part I and focus on the implementation of tools and strategies for participant and client engagement, retention, and improving outcomes.
Sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center.
This training is funded in whole or in part by funds from the SAMHSA Community Mental Health Block Grant, SAMHSA Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Block Grant, and state funds sub-granted from the Nebraska Department of Health and Services, Division of Behavioral Health.