Substance Abuse Coordinating Team

Statement of Purpose: The mission of SACT is to maintain a forum for the communication and coordination among prevention, intervention and treatment substance abuse providers in the city of Woonsocket.

Past Trainings

The Impact of Parental Substance Abuse on the Family

April 26, 2002

Objectives:

Learn the basics about substance abuse/addiction
Learn about the prevalence of substance abuse among families
Learn about the developmental needs of children
Learn about parenting styles that nurture children and those styles associated with substance abuse
Learn about family dynamics in the substance-abusing family

Presenter: Eileen Dykeman, LCDP, Project Link, Woman and Infant’s Hospital

Couples Issues in Substance Abuse Treatment

November 8, 2001

Objectives:

Learn about how to administer a brief couples assessment inventory
Learn to assess where substance abuse is interfering with the couple’s development of intimacy
Learn to make the connections between substance abuse work that is individually centered and couples work that is relationship centered

Presenter: Michael Werle, Ed.D

Recovery in the Family: The Basics

May 18, 2001

Objectives:

Learn the basic concepts of assessment and treatment of families with substance abuse
Learn how to engage the family in treatment
Learn the identification of problems to be addressed in treatment
Learn Family Systems Theory, including family roles, communication patterns and boudaries.

Presenter: Lawrence C. Grebstein, PhD, ABPP

Opiate Dependence and Treatment

November 17, 2000

Objectives:

To learn about the purpose and symptoms of opiate use
To learn about the characteristics and consequences of opioid addiction, including physical, social, emotional and family
To learn about opiate treatment, including pharmacological and psycho-social approaches

Presenters:

Steven Gumbley, MA, LCDP; Barbara Rampo, MS, RNP; Anne Morgan, MS, RN; Denise Howard, MA

Cultural Diversity Training: Southeast Asian Community

February 10, 2000

Objectives:

To review the effect of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on Southeast Asian Americans
To learn about the culture and the variety of subcultures
To learn about cultural rituals
To learn about the family system from the perspective of intergenerational roles and the perspective of gender differences
To learn about the culture in relation to religious beliefs
To learn about possible barriers for medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment
To learn about treatment modalities to helpfully impact the Southeast Asian community

Presenters: S.E.D.C. Staff: Kimly Sao, Makara Khang, May Kue, & Keopraseut Phrathep

Domestic Violence vs Substance Abuse, The Clinical Conflict

October 26, 1999

Abstract: The aim of this workshop was to identify the potential conflict that may exist between substance abuse & domestic violence treatment, to raise awareness about the interrelation of the two, how the system works, and what resources exist.

Objectives: To learn about the cycle of addiction and the cycle of domestic violence, to learn family patterns as related to both, to learn identification and intervention strategies and about resources

Presenters: Mary Osborn, MPA, LCDS Sojourner House - Former Executive Director; Tressa Alston-Washington Sojourner House - Director of Residential Services; Nancy Cardi-Murray, MA, CAGS, LCDP Discovery House- Development Director

Motivational Interviewing

May 18, 1999

Abstract: Changing a particular behavior involves not only the ability to change, but more importantly, the motivation to change. This workshop focused on the acquisitions and application of motivational enhancement strategies in substance use intervention. Videotape and role-plays demonstrated motivational interviewing (MI). Audience members had the opportunity to participate in group exercises designed to build the skills necessary to help clients identify, examine, and change maladaptive patterns of substance use. The workshop covered how to discuss the problem in an open-ended way, identify the individual's interest in changing, provide personalized feedback about risks related to the behavior, and establish strategies for implementing change if the individual desires. In research, MI has been shown to be effective in reducing alcohol abuse and smoking in adults, and more recently with adolescents.

Presenter: Nancy P. Barnett, Ph.D

Objectives:

Learn the stages of change model and understand its use in the context of MI

Learn the general treatment principles and basic strategies of MI

Develop an understanding of how to facilitate open discussion and the other consideration of change on others, including how to provide resistance

Learn how to provide personalized feedback

Practice MI basic strategies

Discuss the potential use of MI within a variety of work settings

AIDS Awareness

March 16, 1999

Abstract: This training presented an update on information about HIV regarding the epidemiology, risks, transmission, harm reduction, confidentiality issues, counseling and testing, and referral process. The challenge of HIV/Hepatitis C prevention for the provider and educator was addressed. While HIV was the main theme of the presentation, Hepatitis C was reviewed to enlighten the audience on the seriousness of this life-long infection.

Presenters: Carol A. Browning, MS, RNC; Susan Storti, RN, MA, CARN, CAS; Bryan Lindberg, MA, CDP

Objectives:

Describe epidemiological aspects of HIV

List the risk factors associated with the transmission of HIV and Hepatitis C in the substance user

Provide information and confidentiality implications of HIV counseling and testing

List the methods of harm reduction in the drug user

Describe how substance use effects the immune system

Cultural Diversity Training, Latino Community

January 19, 1999

Abstract: This conference highlighted the definition of culture. It helped facilitate a better understanding of the impact our bias may have on the client. In addition, help the client adapt to his/her new circumstances. And finally, it integrated cultural awareness to best practice.

Presenter:

Digna Marrero, CDP

Objectives:

Describe the subcultures with the Latino Community

Describe barriers to treatment for various cultures

Highlight organizations providing treatment and services to the Latino community

Provide a discussion of the many myths attributed to the Latino cultures

Future Trainings

An upcoming training is scheduled for April 2003, the focus will be on "Cultural Diversity: The Muslim Community". Please contact the Woonsocket Task Force on Substance Abuse at (401) 766-3332 for further information.

A Substance Abuse Provider Matrix is provided for your information. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access the matrix. Click on the Adobe link for the free software then click on MATRIX to access the document.
Substance Abuse Treatment Services in Woonsocket

Discovery House .

1625 Diamond Hill Road

Woonsocket, RI 02895

Phone: (401) 762-1511

Tri-Hab, Inc

58 Hamlet Avenue

Woonsocket, RI 02895

Phone: (401) 765-4040

Family Resources, Inc.

245 Main Street

Woonsocket, RI 02895

Phone: (401) 765-5797

Detox Programs:

SSTAR of RI

21 Peace Street

Providence, RI 02907

Phone: 1-800-747-6237

For additional information contact the Woonsocket Task Force on Substance Abuse at (401) 766-3332 or contact M. Carcifero, MSW, HCSW, Executive Director.

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Youth Committee - Policy and Enforcement Committee - Substance Abuse Coordinating Team - Elderly Committee