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December 1, 2009 Local Events Around the World
  World AIDS Day 
  December 1 is World AIDS Day 2009, the 22nd Anniversary of this observance day.
World AIDS Day is a time for people to join together and raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on the world’s health.    
   
December 2, 2009 Madison
 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM AODA, Mental Health, and HIV 
  Do you have clients who are challenged by mental health and alcohol/other drug abuse?

This new one-day workshop provides an overview of drugs of abuse and mental health issues -- and their association with HIV. Designed for HIV prevention providers and HIV case managers, the course provides a wealth of information and strategies to support clients dealing with HIV, mental health, addiction, as well as associated stigma.

The course is taught by Kevin McConeghey and Brett Brasher, experienced counselors at the Mental Health Center of Dane County and members of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers.

Objectives:

• Increased knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs of abuse and implications for HIV
• Increased knowledge of mental health issues associated with HIV
• Increased comfort and skill using motivational interviewing approaches to support clients dealing with mental health, AODA, and HIV
• Awareness of the limitations of your professional training
• Increased knowledge of promising practices and strategies case managers can use
• Increased familiarity and likelihood of using additional resources related to mental health, substance abuse and HIV

Audience:
Staff and managers of agencies funded by the Wisconsin AIDS/HIV Program or permission of instructor.
   
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December 8, 2009 Madison
 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Annual Case Manager Meeting 
  This one-day meeting provides a professional update for Ryan White HIV Case Managers in the State of Wisconsin.

Objectives:
• Provide case managers with an opportunity to share challenges, successes, and network
• Provide information regarding changes in service provision

Audience:
Open only to individuals who are funded by the Wisconsin AIDS/HIV Program to provide Ryan White case management services.
   
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Upcoming Events
12/1/2009 World AIDS Day
12/2/2009 AODA, Mental Health, and HIV
12/8/2009 Annual Case Manager Meeting