Registration is closed for the Substance Use & Pregnancy Conference as the event has reached capacity.
If you would like to be placed on a waitlist for the conference, please email nikki.busmanis@maine.gov.
Please join us on
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015,
for the
Substance Use and Pregnancy Conference:
Prevention and Intervention Opportunities
at the Seasons Event & Conference Center in Portland.
Meet and learn from fellow providers, clinicians, counselors, and others to discuss the impact of prenatal substance use, how to prevent it, and ways to support families.
Registration will be open until September 27 or until the conference reaches capacity.
Registration fees
Substance Use & Pregnancy Conference (Pay with Credit Card- $30) Closed
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$30.00Aug 25 - Sep 25
Substance Use & Pregnancy Conference (Pay by check- $30) Closed
Checks payable to: AFFM 34 Main St. Orono, ME 04473
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FreeAug 25 - Sep 25
Payment Clarification
Registration fee is $30 whether paid online or by check. If paying by check, please make checks payable to:
AFFM
34 Main St.
Orono, ME 04473
New Opportunity: Table Exhibits
There are a limited number of tables available for organizations to exhibit their resources/outreach materials.
Please email Nikki Busmanis (nikki.busmanis@maine.gov) if you are interested in having a table.
Note: Space is limited. There is a $30 fee to cover the registration/participation for one staff member.
Breakout Topics
Morning Breakout Sessions
· Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment—
Catherine Chichester, Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine
· Diagnosis and Intervention Strategies for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Children and Adolescents: Perspectives from (Neuro)Psychology—
Anne Uecker, PhD, MaineGeneral Health
· Infant Safety: Safe Sleep, Abusive Head Trauma, Safe Storage—
Kelley Bowden, MS, RN,and Jennifer Hayman, MD, Maine Medical Center
· Criminal Justice System Perspective: Women and Substance Use—
Amanda Edgar, Family Crisis Services
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
· Collaborative Care for Pregnant Women with Substance Use Disorders—
Alane O’Connor, DNP, Maine Dartmouth Family Practice
· Diagnosis and Intervention Strategies for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Children and Adolescents: Perspectives from (Neuro)Psychology—
Anne Uecker, PhD, MaineGeneral Health
· Infant Safety: Safe Sleep, Abusive Head Trauma, Safe Storage—
Kelley Bowden, MS, RN, and Jennifer Hayman, MD, Maine Medical Center
· Criminal Justice System Perspective: Women and Substance Use—
Amanda Edgar, Family Crisis Services
CEUs/CMEs
Participants will be issued a certificate upon completion. No CEUs/CMEs will be provided.
If you are seeking CEUs/CMEs, you will need to contact your licensing board to determine if this topic and training event is applicable to your discipline.
Disclaimer
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Affordable Care Act, Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Expansion and Formula Grants (D89MC23149 $23,507,900; X02MC27403 $1,000,000; and X02MC26322 $1,000,000). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age or national origin, in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities, or its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Maine Human Rights Act and Executive Order Regarding State of Maine Contracts for Services. Questions, concerns, complaints or requests for additional information regarding the ADA may be forwarded to DHHS ADA Compliance/EEO Coordinators, 11 State House Station - 221 State Street, Augusta, Maine 04333, 207-287-4289 (V), 207-287-3488 (V), TTY users call Maine relay 711. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in program and services of DHHS are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the ADA Compliance/EEO Coordinators. This notice is available in alternate formats, upon request.
Event schedule
- Wed, September 30, 2015 7:30 AM - Registration
- Wed, September 30, 2015 8:30 AM - Welcome and Housekeeping
- Wed, September 30, 2015 8:45 AM - Keynote: Mark Publicker, MD
- Wed, September 30, 2015 9:45 AM - Break
- Wed, September 30, 2015 10:00 AM - Morning Workshops
- Wed, September 30, 2015 10:50 AM - Break
- Wed, September 30, 2015 11:00 AM - Speaker Panel: Supports for Women and Families/Engaging Families in Treatment
- Wed, September 30, 2015 12:15 PM - Lunch
- Wed, September 30, 2015 1:25 PM - Action Plan Discussion
- Wed, September 30, 2015 2:25 PM - Break
- Wed, September 30, 2015 2:35 PM - Afternoon Workshops
- Wed, September 30, 2015 3:35 PM - Closing
Contact information
- Event contact
- Nikki Busmanis
- nikki.busmanis@maine.gov
- Phone
- +1 207-287-2816
- Website
- Visit website