The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) will be leading a series of regional trainings. These trainings are open to DPH, Bureau of Substance Addiction providers as well as other youth serving agencies and departments.
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Description:
This training provides an overview of the disease of addiction, key issues to be aware of when working with youth struggling with substance use, and how best to support youth in recovery and their families. We will review key risk factors for the development of youth substance use disorders, including early onset, trauma, co-occurring mental health issues, genetics, and environmental factors. We will look at trends of use and best practices for screening, engagement, and referral to treatment. This training will focus on identifying the different levels of care currently available in Massachusetts, licensed by the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS)/Office of Youth and Young Adult Services, including detox/stabilization, residential treatment, recovery high schools, and outpatient services. Peer recovery supports and family recovery resources will also be identified.
This training is aimed towards anyone working with youth and young adults; prior knowledge is not required.
Objectives:
By the end of the training, participants will be able:
- Define and describe the intersection between substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and trauma for youth and young adults.
- Differentiate key risk factors for the development of youth substance use disorders, including early onset, trauma, co-occurring mental health issues, genetics, and environmental factors
- Identify evidence-based screening tools and best practices for engaging youth and young adults in substance use treatment.
- Interpret what’s currently available to treat youth and young adults with substance use disorders within the BSAS continuum of care in Massachusetts.
- Identify what’s available for both peer recovery and family recovery supports
