HIV/AIDS Training System - Event Description

AODA, MENTAL HEALTH, AND HIV

DATE:	December 2, 2009
TIME:	8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:	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.
SPONSOR:	WI AIDS/HIV Program & Wisconsin HIV/AIDS Training System
LOCATION:	Quality Inn and Suites, 2969 Cahill Main, Madison, WI
LUNCH:	Lunch will be provided
MEETING WEBSITE:	Quality Inn and Suites
REGISTRATION PROCESS:	Register for this training online via this website
REGISTRATION BEGINS:	10/1/2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:	11/25/2009
REGISTRATION PAGE:	Register
CONTACT PERSON:	Megan Reading
CONTACT PHONE:	(608) 265-4551
CONTACT EMAIL:	reading@wisc.edu



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