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Protocol Development - Online
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The likelihood of schools or youth serving agencies encountering a suicidal youth is real and few events are more painful or potentially disruptive. Protocols provide guidance on steps to take in order to safely assist youth and staff by providing them with direction, structure and support. This workshop is appropriate for schools and social service providers. The value of the workshop will be greatly increased if each school or agency sends a minimum of 2-3 key staff (i.e. administrators, social workers, school nurses, guidance counselors, school resource officers, etc).
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Understanding Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
8/30/2010
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Medical Care Development invites all of its managers and direct care staff to attend this FREE program that has been
designed specifically for MCD employees.
Presenters Milton Ayer, Sheryl Bowen, Randy Mills, and Bruce Trost will speak on some of the major diagnosis that effect MH and DD clients: Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar, Depression, Mood Disorders, Autism, PDD, Mental Retardation, Epilepsy, and more.
MCD employees will learn to recognize and understand the symptoms, behaviors and causes of each disorder, they will receive an update on available medications and treatments, and learn what underlying medical conditions frequently accompany these disorders.
The functional assessment model will be reviewed and attendees will learn how to create an individualized and effective plan that discourages bad behaviors and reinforces positive ones.
This conference is FREE and only for MCD employees. All attendees will receive six (6) CEUs. Lunch will not be provided.
CONFERENCE AGENDA:
8:00 – 8:30 Registration
8:30 – 9:30 MH Presentation (Milton Ayer - Schizophrenia, delusions vs. hallucinations)
9:30 – 9:45 Break
9:45 – 10:45 MH Presentation (Sheryl Bowen – Mood disorders, Major depression, Bipolar)
10:45 – 11:15 MH Panel Discussion (Milton and Sheryl - questions and answers)
11:15 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 DD Presentation (Randy Mills - Autism, PDD, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, behavioral strategies and interventions, & medical conditions commonly associated w/DD)
1:30 – 1:45 Break
1:45 – 4:00 DD Presentation (Bruce Trost – Functional Assessment, Positive Behavior Supports)
4:00 – 4:30 DD Panel Discussion
(Randy and Bruce - questions and answers)
PRESENTERS:
Milton Ayer, Clinical Director, Auburn Group Home and Marston Street Apartments
Sheryl Bowen, Clinical Director, Friendship House
Randy Mills, RN, Norway Regional Nurse
Bruce Trost, Assistant Division Director, Skowhegan DD Division
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1st Annual Maine Colorectal Cancer Stakeholder Meeting
9/15/2010
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We are very pleased to announce that the Maine Colorectal Cancer Control Program (MCRCCP) will be holding its first Stakeholder’s Meeting on September 15, 2010 at the Senator Inn in Augusta from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This program is offered by the Maine Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, Maine CDC, in partnership with Medical Care Development. Please join us for presentations on the description and structure of the MCRCCP, evaluation findings from the program start-up, and an update on public outreach and community education efforts. This meeting will also provide the opportunity for networking and collaborative discussions among health system partners, Healthy Maine Partnerships, and other key stakeholders. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is limited.
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If you are already registered, view related materials:
SavetheDate.pdf
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New Developments in Understanding & Treating Self-Injury - FREE
9/24/2010
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This presentation will focus on understanding, managing and treating diverse forms of self-injury including arm and body cutting, self-inflicted burning, and excoriation of wounds. Self-injury will be distinguished from suicidal behavior in terms of a number of key characteristics. Eight levels of care in the management and treatment of self-injury will be reviewed.
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Health Literacy Training - FREE
9/29/2010
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Learning Objectives:
Describe the gap between the reading difficulty of health materials and patient/consumer reading interests and abilities
Identify the organization, writing, and design characteristics of effective plain language materials, print or web-based
Practice using a validated readability formula and interpreting results
Practice with a quick tool for planning printed materials
Practice patient-friendly (plain language) writing techniques
Choose one action step to follow up after the workshop
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MPHA's 26th Annual Meeting
10/5/2010
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This conference will highlight strategies, outcomes, research and initiatives from Maine and across the Country. Fifteen breakout sessions from field experts will showcase public health successes and lessons learned and keynote speaker, Nicole Witherbee, PhD, will emphasize how poverty, housing and food insecurity affect the foundation of public health.
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If you are already registered, view related materials:
MPHA_Membership_Form 2010_2011pub.pdf
registration_brochure_MPHA2010 FINAL_kjd.pdf
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Gatekeeper Training - Belfast
10/5/2010
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Gatekeeper Training is a full day training designed for adults who serve as the first line of recognition and referral for a distressed youth, possibly at risk for suicide. This includes those individuals connected to youths because of the roles and responsibilities inherent in the nature of their job and those adults to whom youths naturally turn for help and guidance.
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Suicide Assessment for Clinicians - Ellsworth
10/8/2010
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The ability to conduct an informed suicide risk assessment is a vital skill for any clinician working with at-risk populations. This day-long workshop builds knowledge about suicide trends in high risk populations and takes you through the steps of suicide risk assessment, intervention and treatment options. Focus is on assessment skills across the lifespan. (For those working in clinical roles with youth or adults.)
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Training of Trainers Training - Presque Isle
10/13/2010
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A 3.5 hour program available to those “gatekeepers” willing to facilitate 60 or 90 minute suicide prevention awareness sessions for co-workers and/or other community members. Easy-to-use packaged materials are provided. (Gatekeeper training is a pre-requisite before enrolling in this training.)
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CALME Annual Meeting
10/21/2010
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Share successes and start planning for year 3, network with other project schools & agencies, see guest speakers and presentations. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: referral network agencies, crisis service providers, school coordinators, school administrators, mental health professionals, SAT/RTI Teams
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Gatekeeper Training - Bangor
11/4/2010
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Gatekeeper Training is a full day training designed for adults who serve as the first line of recognition and referral for a distressed youth, possibly at risk for suicide. This includes those individuals connected to youths because of the roles and responsibilities inherent in the nature of their job and those adults to whom youths naturally turn for help and guidance.
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Infectious Disease Annual Conference
11/9/2010
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Since 1983, the Division of Infectious Disease, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has organized an annual infectious disease conference targeting public health issues of emerging concern. Health care practitioners, laboratorians, and public health partners are invited to receive current information on surveillance, clinical management and diagnosis, and disease control interventions.
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of registration brochure.
If you are already registered, view related materials:
Save the date.pdf
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Lifelines Teacher Training - Bangor
11/17/2010
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Learn How to Teach Youth About Suicide Prevention
A full-day training program for health educators and others who will implement Lifeline student suicide prevention lessons in the school health curriculum. These lessons are aligned with Maine Learning Results Health Education Standards. They are part of a research-based, field-tested program that has been evaluated in Maine. (Gatekeeper training is a prerequisite before enrolling in this training.)
If interested please
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Training of Trainers Training - Bangor
12/2/2010
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A 3.5 hour program available to those “gatekeepers” willing to facilitate 60 or 90 minute suicide prevention awareness sessions for co-workers and/or other community members. Easy-to-use packaged materials are provided. (Gatekeeper training is a pre-requisite before enrolling in this training.)
If interested please
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Transitions Teacher Training - Bangor
12/9/2010
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The Transitions Program is a program designed to help schools reinforce concepts presented in the Lifelines Program and to better prepare students for life after high school. These lessons review concepts presented in the Lifelines Training and add additional information that reflect the changes that students will soon be experiencing. PRE-REQUISITE: All attendees must have taken Gatekeeper Training AND work in a school that is implementing the Lifelines Program.
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Suicide Assessment for Clinicians-Portland
12/10/2010
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The ability to conduct an informed suicide risk assessment is a vital skill for any clinician working with at-risk populations. This day-long workshop builds knowledge about suicide trends in high risk populations and takes you through the steps of suicide risk assessment, intervention and treatment options. Focus is on assessment skills across the lifespan. (For those working in clinical roles with youth or adults.)
If interested please
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Gatekeeper Training - Portland
1/6/2011
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Gatekeeper Training is a full day training designed for adults who serve as the first line of recognition and referral for a distressed youth, possibly at risk for suicide. This includes those individuals connected to youths because of the roles and responsibilities inherent in the nature of their job and those adults to whom youths naturally turn for help and guidance.
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Gatekeeper Training - Bucksport
1/13/2011
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A full-day training for adults in school and community settings designed to 1) provide up-to-date information about suicide; 2) teach basic suicide intervention skills; 3) increase personal confidence and ability to effectively respond to suicidal behavior; and 4) identify helpful resources.
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Lifelines Teacher Training - Portland
1/27/2011
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Learn How to Teach Youth About Suicide Prevention
A full-day training program for health educators and others who will implement Lifeline student suicide prevention lessons in the school health curriculum. These lessons are aligned with Maine Learning Results Health Education Standards. They are part of a research-based, field-tested program that has been evaluated in Maine. (Gatekeeper training is a prerequisite before enrolling in this training.)
If interested please
click here for online registration
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Training of Trainers Training - Portland
2/10/2011
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A 3.5 hour program available to those “gatekeepers” willing to facilitate 60 or 90 minute suicide prevention awareness sessions for co-workers and/or other community members. Easy-to-use packaged materials are provided. (Gatekeeper training is a pre-requisite before enrolling in this training.)
If interested please
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Transitions Teacher Training - Portland
2/17/2011
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The Transitions Program is a program designed to help schools reinforce concepts presented in the Lifelines Program and to better prepare students for life after high school. These lessons review concepts presented in the Lifelines Training and add additional information that reflect the changes that students will soon be experiencing. PRE-REQUISITE: All attendees must have taken Gatekeeper Training AND work in a school that is implementing the Lifelines Program.
If interested please
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Gatekeeper Training - Augusta
3/8/2011
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Gatekeeper Training is a full day training designed for adults who serve as the first line of recognition and referral for a distressed youth, possibly at risk for suicide. This includes those individuals connected to youths because of the roles and responsibilities inherent in the nature of their job and those adults to whom youths naturally turn for help and guidance.
If interested please
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Suicide Assessment for Clinicians - Augusta
3/18/2011
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The ability to conduct an informed suicide risk assessment is a vital skill for any clinician working with at-risk populations. This day-long workshop builds knowledge about suicide trends in high risk populations and takes you through the steps of suicide risk assessment, intervention and treatment options. Focus is on assessment skills across the lifespan. (For those working in clinical roles with youth or adults.)
If interested please
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Training of Trainers Training - Augusta
3/31/2011
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A 3.5 hour program available to those “gatekeepers” willing to facilitate 60 or 90 minute suicide prevention awareness sessions for co-workers and/or other community members. Easy-to-use packaged materials are provided. (Gatekeeper training is a pre-requisite before enrolling in this training.)
If interested please
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Suicide Assessment for Clinicians - Houlton
4/29/2011
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The ability to conduct an informed suicide risk assessment is a vital skill for any clinician working with at-risk populations. This day-long workshop builds knowledge about suicide trends in high risk populations and takes you through the steps of suicide risk assessment, intervention and treatment options. Focus is on assessment skills across the lifespan. (For those working in clinical roles with youth or adults.)
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Gatekeeper Training - Augusta
5/5/2011
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Gatekeeper Training is a full day training designed for adults who serve as the first line of recognition and referral for a distressed youth, possibly at risk for suicide. This includes those individuals connected to youths because of the roles and responsibilities inherent in the nature of their job and those adults to whom youths naturally turn for help and guidance.
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Suicide Assessment for Clinicians - Brunswick
5/13/2011
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The ability to conduct an informed suicide risk assessment is a vital skill for any clinician working with at-risk populations. This day-long workshop builds knowledge about suicide trends in high risk populations and takes you through the steps of suicide risk assessment, intervention and treatment options. Focus is on assessment skills across the lifespan. (For those working in clinical roles with youth or adults.)
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