Centerstone to host free webinar: Substance Use Levels of Care: A Recovery Journey

Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, will host the free Substance Use Levels of Care: A Recovery Journey webinar on Tuesday, February 28 from noon to 1 p.m. CT.

This training has one hour of continuing education (CEUs) approved for IL LCPC / LPC, IL LCSW / LSW, and IL Nursing (LPN, RN, APN) under IDFPR Professional Counselor CE License No. 197.000263 and IDFPR Nurse CE Sponsor License No. 236.000184. This virtual webinar will explore the topic of substance use treatment and its various levels of care. Participants will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the different levels of care and how to apply them in real-world scenarios.

Additionally, the webinar will explore the benefits of early intervention and the components of an effective recovery journey. The focus will be on providing a comprehensive and individualized approach to substance use treatment, and attendees will learn how to develop strategies for referring clients to the appropriate level of care based on their specific needs.

“The Substance Use Levels of Care: A Recovery Journey webinar promises to be a valuable and educational experience for anyone interested in the field of substance use treatment,” said Taylor Marks, manager of grant program implementation at Centerstone.

To register, visit bit.ly/LoC022823.

Objectives of the training include:

• Identify the different levels of care for substance use treatment and their appropriate applications.

• Explore the benefits of early intervention, including the reduction of substance use-related harms.

• Describe the components of an effective recovery journey for clients in various levels of care.

• Recognize the importance of an individualized and comprehensive approach to substance use treatment.

• Develop strategies for referral to appropriate levels of care based on the assessed needs of clients.

The training’s presenter is Jennifer Miller, LCPC, CRC. Miller is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. She is currently the statewide Clinical Coordinator over Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services for Centerstone operations in Illinois and has been working in community mental health settings since graduating with her master’s degree from Adler University in 2017. Miller has spent her years at Centerstone working with individuals who are receiving MAT services and has specialized training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and co-occurring disorders.

For more information, contact Marks at taylor.marks@centerstone.org or call 1-877-HOPE123 (877-467-3123), ext. 1813.

This webinar will be offered quarterly on the fourth Tuesday in May, August and November in 2023.

This training is sponsored by Centerstone’s Medication Assisted Treatment (CMAT) program and is funded in part by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.