Virtual Lunch Hour Workshop: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use

January 30, 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

Description: In this training we will:

  1. Discuss the ACEs model and research,

  2. Explore Positive Childhood Experiences,

  3. Learn how to use ACEs, PCEs, and resiliency strategies to help families.

Presenter Bio: Stacy Haines is a Community Support Specialist at DCCCA, providing substance misuse prevention training and technical assistance to communities in the central Kansas region. She began work in prevention in 2005 and has served communities in both Kansas and Indiana as a prevention specialist and as a Drug Free Communities Grant Director. Stacy has a bachelor’s degree in communication from Pittsburg State University (Go Gorillas!) and is a trainer for Mental Health First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Prevention Ethics, INDEPTH Youth Tobacco Intervention, N-O-T Youth Tobacco Cessation, and Overdose and Naloxone Training.

Cost: $15

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Virtual Lunch-Hour Workshop: Opioid Overdose Prevention

Opioid Overdose Prevention and Medication Safety

October 30, 12:00 -- 1:00 pm

This presentation will provide participants up-to-date information on opioid trends, opioid overdose prevention, naloxone administration, and best practices for medication safe use, storage, and disposal. Participants will learn how to access free resources for themselves or families they serve including naloxone, medication disposal bags, and devices for storing medication safely in the home.

 Presenter: Deanne Armstrong, Prevention Advisor

Deanne has been with DCCCA for 12 years and in the prevention field for over 20. Her prevention experience started in Nebraska before moving to Kansas in 2007. She began as a community mobilizer, served as a Drug Free Community program director, a grant manager and was the coordinator of a 12-county coalition. She believes in prevention and that community people solve community problems best. Deanne enjoys providing consultation, technical assistance and training to community coalitions and stakeholders to assist them with addressing behavioral health needs with evidence-based approaches.

Cost: $15

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Head Start California Health Institute: KHSA Members Receive a $50 Discount

Are you ready to discover a new path to wellness?  Use code 2023State to get $50 off the regular price and register now for the Head Start California Health Institute, a three-day, in-person conference that focuses on all thing’s health! This year’s event will be held in Santa Rosa, CA, amidst the beautiful Sonoma Wine Country on November 6-8, 2023.

The Health Institute provides training for early learning professionals who work with families in all aspects of health, including physical and mental well-being. This unique conference has been a signature event for over a decade. Learn best practices and the recommended tools to provide effective and safe services to children and families. Attendees will participate in three keynote sessions, over 20 workshops, dedicated time to visit community resource tables, a networking reception, and more!

Plus, Kansas Head Start Association Members Receive $50 off the registration price using code: 2023State

 
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Use code 2023State to get $50 off the $825 registration price!