MIPH Events

Suicide Awareness and Prevention

derek johnson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:20:05 -0600

Suicide Awareness and Prevention

9:00 - 4:00 PM

What causes people to commit suicide? How do I ask a client if they are feeling suicidal? How do I handle the response and deal with the strong emotions suicide can generate?

Under the Influence? The Alcohol Message in the Music

derek johnson — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:43:05 -0600

Under the Influence? The Alcohol Message in the Music

Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010

Time: 3:00-4:15 p.m., Eastern Time

Synergy - Revitalizing for Generations to Come

derek johnson — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:31:09 -0600

Description

More than 2800 members of private and public human service delivery systems will gather at the largest, most comprehensive human service conference in the Midwest. Close to 200 cutting edge breakout sessions are offered, as well as 150+ exhibits introducing programming and technologies. Nineteen continuing education hours are offered.

Nonprofit Technology and Communications Conference

derek johnson — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:10:04 -0600

Remix*Refresh*Reload is a daylong conference designed to provide an overview of current and emerging technology resources and tools and specific hands-on information to help you create effective communications to reach and engage your audience. The conference is designed for nonprofit leaders and practitioners at any level of experience.

Partnering with Athletics for Substance Abuse Prevention

derek johnson — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:54:43 -0600

March 24, 2010 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Central) Susan Bruce & Mary Wilfert

Partnering with Athletics for Substance Abuse Prevention

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

derek johnson — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:09:21 -0600

Upon completion of this training, participants should be able to:
•    recognize that caregivers and persons at risk are affected by personal and societal attitudes about suicide;
•    discuss suicide with a person at risk in a direct manner;
•    identify risk alerts and develop safeplans related to them;
•    demonstrate the skills required to intervene with a person at risk of suicide;
•    list the types of resources available to a person at risk of suicide, including themselves;

Evergreen House Annual Conference: Prevention Strategies To Grow Healthy Kids And Families

derek johnson — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:41:24 -0600

The purpose of this annual conference is to bring together youth-serving professionals and parents to share information, network, and learn from each other. In 2010, we have a special focus on prevention-oriented strategies and asset-building to grow healthy kids and families. Presenters and participants will discuss real-world solutions being implemented with families and communities locally and statewide. Our presenters are passionate about their topics and many will share their personal stories and experience along with their professional expertise.

Every Student Connected: Prevention of, Preparation for, and Response to School Safety Threats

derek johnson — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:53:40 -0600

Friday, March 26 8:00-12:00.

Ensuring a safe, secure school climate is critical to enhancing student school connectedness. Potentially threatening situations or behaviors can leave adults unsure about how to best respond. This workshop will show how schools can use an assessment process to address potential threats, share findings from the Safe School Initiative’s national study on targeted school violence, and provide tools and strategies for keeping schools safe.

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Minnesota Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Annual Conference

derek johnson — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:56:59 -0600

Join students and professionals for a keynote speaker and workshops! To learn more and download the event brochure, please visit http://www.teendriver411.com/MN_SADD_Conference.html

Not What the Doctor Ordered? Trends and Tools to Prevent Prescription and OTC Medication Abuse

derek johnson — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:35:03 -0600

Presenter: Rick Moldenhauer

Rick Moldenhauer, MS, LADC, ICADC, LPCC is a Treatment Services Consultant at the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, DHS. Rick has 25+ years of direct care experience in a wealth of settings involving chemical dependency treatment. He is on a variety of State and Federal initiatives involving best practices and committees for various purposes. He is an author, frequent speaker and technical assistant in quality delivery of chemical dependency services.

Not What the Doctor Ordered? Trends and Tools to Prevent Prescription and OTC Medication Abuse

derek johnson — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:54:48 -0600

Presenter: Rick Moldenhauer

Understanding Contemporary Hmong Culture, Traditions and Spirituality for Better Health

derek johnson — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:47:14 -0600

From the mountains of Laos to the communities of Minnesota, what social conditions have changed which impact the health of the Hmong American community today?

Conference Goal - To increase knowledge and effectiveness of health, human service, and education professionals to serve Minnesota’s Hmong community.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

MN Dept. of Health
Snelling Office Park
1645 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108

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Not What the Doctor Ordered? Trends and Tools to Prevent Prescription and OTC Medication Abuse

derek johnson — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:57:27 -0600

Presenter: Rick Moldenhauer

Rick Moldenhauer, MS, LADC, ICADC, LPCC is a Treatment Services Consultant at the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, DHS. Rick has 25+ years of direct care experience in a wealth of settings involving chemical dependency treatment. He is on a variety of State and Federal initiatives involving best practices and committees for various purposes. He is an author, frequent speaker and technical assistant in quality delivery of chemical dependency services.
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Not What the Doctor Ordered? Trends and Tools to Prevent Prescription and OTC Medication Abuse

derek johnson — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:01:04 -0600

Presenter: Rick Moldenhauer

Rick Moldenhauer, MS, LADC, ICADC, LPCC is a Treatment Services Consultant at the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, DHS. Rick has 25+ years of direct care experience in a wealth of settings involving chemical dependency treatment. He is on a variety of State and Federal initiatives involving best practices and committees for various purposes. He is an author, frequent speaker and technical assistant in quality delivery of chemical dependency services.
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Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST)

derek johnson — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:12:49 -0600

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST)

April 21-23, 29-30, 2010
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

This training is open to anyone working in alcohol, tobacco, or other drug prevention in communities within the 7-county metro area who would like to learn more about how to serve in culturally diverse communities.
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Lessons Learned Conference: Improving Approaches to Reducing Underage Drinking

derek johnson — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:16:45 -0600

What: An opportunity to learn more about successful projects to improve criminal justice system approaches to reduce under- age drinking. Attend this event to hear how communities have implemented the Zero Adult Provider (ZAP) project.

Who: The conference is recommended for people interested in exploring effective collaborative ways of dealing with youth alcohol use, particularly:
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Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference

derek johnson — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:19:10 -0600

This annual conference is for people who care for or work with children and youth. It offers professionals and families opportunities to
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Not What the Doctor Ordered? Trends and Tools to Prevent Prescription and OTC Medication Abuse

derek johnson — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:05:42 -0600

Presenter: Rick Moldenhauer

Rick Moldenhauer, MS, LADC, ICADC, LPCC is a Treatment Services Consultant at the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, DHS. Rick has 25+ years of direct care experience in a wealth of settings involving chemical dependency treatment. He is on a variety of State and Federal initiatives involving best practices and committees for various purposes. He is an author, frequent speaker and technical assistant in quality delivery of chemical dependency services.
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7th Annual Minnesota Problem Gambling Conference

derek johnson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:37:39 -0600
This is a Save the Date announcement. More information, program details and registration options will be available after the first of the year.

This conference is expected to address cutting edge information in the area of problem gambling and will be appropriate for a broad range of professionals and others involved in this issue.

Not What the Doctor Ordered? Trends and Tools to Prevent Prescription and OTC Medication Abuse

derek johnson — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:08:19 -0600

Presenter: Rick Moldenhauer

Rick Moldenhauer, MS, LADC, ICADC, LPCC is a Treatment Services Consultant at the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, DHS. Rick has 25+ years of direct care experience in a wealth of settings involving chemical dependency treatment. He is on a variety of State and Federal initiatives involving best practices and committees for various purposes. He is an author, frequent speaker and technical assistant in quality delivery of chemical dependency services.
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MOAPPP's 19th Annual Conference

derek johnson — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:04:51 -0600

This year’s conference brings with it the possibility of an appearance by the recently confirmed US Surgeon General. MOAPPP officially invited Dr. Regina Benjamin to address our conferees and, if her schedule permits, her appearance brings with it national recognition of MOAPPP as a leader in our field. Even if the Surgeon General is unable to join us, conference planners have confirmed three highly respected and charismatic keynote speakers to provide data, stories and calls to action during the upcoming conference.
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Not What the Doctor Ordered? Trends and Tools to Prevent Prescription and OTC Medication Abuse

derek johnson — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:11:22 -0600

Presenter: Rick Moldenhauer

Rick Moldenhauer, MS, LADC, ICADC, LPCC is a Treatment Services Consultant at the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, DHS. Rick has 25+ years of direct care experience in a wealth of settings involving chemical dependency treatment. He is on a variety of State and Federal initiatives involving best practices and committees for various purposes. He is an author, frequent speaker and technical assistant in quality delivery of chemical dependency services.
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Not What the Doctor Ordered? Trends and Tools to Prevent Prescription and OTC Medication Abuse

derek johnson — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:13:48 -0600

Presenter: Rick Moldenhauer

Rick Moldenhauer, MS, LADC, ICADC, LPCC is a Treatment Services Consultant at the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, DHS. Rick has 25+ years of direct care experience in a wealth of settings involving chemical dependency treatment. He is on a variety of State and Federal initiatives involving best practices and committees for various purposes. He is an author, frequent speaker and technical assistant in quality delivery of chemical dependency services.
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The 2010 Montana Summer Institute

derek johnson — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:05:59 -0600

The Montana Summer Institute will be at the Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, MT on July 14th-16th, 2010 with the pre- Institute on July 13th. The 2010 Summer Institute will offer an interactive, skill-building experience that focuses on the next level of social norms: The Positive Community Norms Model. With the assistance of other national leaders, Dr.
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