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X-WR-CALDESC:Alcohol and medication misuse and mental health conditions can
  be significant problems for older adults. Our growing life expectancy\, c
 oupled with the aging of the “baby boom” generation make the need to addre
 ss these issues more critical than ever before. As with other age groups\,
  by preventing these problems from occurring in the first place\, and by a
 ddressing them promptly when they do arise\, we can enhance the lives and 
 health of millions of older Americans. The Get Connected program was creat
 ed to help health\, social\, and aging services providers learn more about
  alcohol and medication misuse and mental health conditions in older adult
 s so they can address these issues more effectively. It has been designed 
 to help health and aging services providers undertake health promotion\, a
 dvance prevention messages and education\, and undertake screening and ref
 erral for mental health conditions and the misuse of alcohol and medicatio
 ns. \n\nBreakfast\, lunch and continuing education credits provided.  \n\n
 Space is limited. Registration is required.\n\nAll participants will recei
 ve the Get Connected Toolkit which provides the materials necessary for tr
 aining staff who work with older adults\, as well as\, materials to educat
 e older adults.\n\nPresenters:\n\nStephanie Drag\, MA\, LAC\, CPS\nDirecto
 r of School and Family Services\nThe Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources
 \, Children's Aid and Family Services\n\nRosemary Marchetto\nPrevention Sp
 ecialist\nThe Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources\, a program of Childre
 n's Aid and Family Services\n\nMarielisa Rosado\nAssistant Health Educator
 \nBergen County Department of Health Services\n\nPanelists: \n\nJames Leit
 ch\, CPRS\nRecovery Specialist\nThe Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources\
 , Children's Aid and Family Services\n\nJasmine Takach\, PharmD\, RPh\nPha
 rmacist\nThe Valley Hospital \n\nSenior Care Pharmacist\nKelsey Bisson\, L
 CSW\nBalance and Thrive Counseling\n\n\nCourse Objectives\nParticipants wi
 ll be able to:\n•  Increase understanding that life transitions associated
  with aging can lead to problems with alcohol and medications.\n•  Learn t
 he warning signs of an alcohol\, medication problem\, and mental health co
 nditions and why these signs are hard to detect among older adults.\n•  In
 crease awareness that substance misuse and mental health conditions in old
 er adults are not part of the aging process and can be treated.\n•  Increa
 se awareness that prevention\, screening\, and treatment are effective for
  alcohol and mental health conditions\, particularly for older adults.\n• 
  Increase comfort and confidence in discussing sensitive issues with older
  adults.\n\nContinuing Education:\nNJ-NASW Social Work Credits have been a
 pplied for.\n\nContinuing Education Credits applications have been submitt
 ed for: The Certification Board of NJ.\n\nThis program is being coordinate
 d by The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources in partnership with United 
 for Prevention in Passaic and funded through by a grant through NJDHS - Di
 vision of Mental Health and Addiction Services\n\nFAQs\nHow do I request a
 ccommodations for a disability?\nBuilding and event space are accessible v
 ia wheelchair. Other special accommodations can be made upon request. Cont
 act Donny Bellamy at 201-740-7011 for more information.\n\nI have dietary 
 restrictions. Can you accommodate me?\nPlease let us know on the registrat
 ion form or contact Donny Bellamy at 201-740-7011. We may be able to assis
 t you.\n\nHow do I file a grievance or complaint?\nTCADR will respond to a
 ll complaints in a timely and ethical matter. The Complainant submits a wr
 itten grievance or complaint to Donny Bellamy at 201-740-7011.  If further
  information is needed\, TCADR will contact the complainant and provide an
  opportunity where the complainant can provide further information. TCADR 
 reviews the available information and determines a course of action/resolu
 tion. A response will be sent to the complainant in writing that describes
  the determination/resolution.
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DESCRIPTION:Alcohol and medication misuse and mental health conditions can 
 be significant problems for older adults. Our growing life expectancy\, co
 upled with the aging of the “baby boom” generation make the need to addres
 s these issues more critical than ever before. As with other age groups\, 
 by preventing these problems from occurring in the first place\, and by ad
 dressing them promptly when they do arise\, we can enhance the lives and h
 ealth of millions of older Americans. The Get Connected program was create
 d to help health\, social\, and aging services providers learn more about 
 alcohol and medication misuse and mental health conditions in older adults
  so they can address these issues more effectively. It has been designed t
 o help health and aging services providers undertake health promotion\, ad
 vance prevention messages and education\, and undertake screening and refe
 rral for mental health conditions and the misuse of alcohol and medication
 s. \n\nBreakfast\, lunch and continuing education credits provided.  \n\nS
 pace is limited. Registration is required.\n\nAll participants will receiv
 e the Get Connected Toolkit which provides the materials necessary for tra
 ining staff who work with older adults\, as well as\, materials to educate
  older adults.\n\nPresenters:\n\nStephanie Drag\, MA\, LAC\, CPS\nDirector
  of School and Family Services\nThe Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources\
 , Children's Aid and Family Services\n\nRosemary Marchetto\nPrevention Spe
 cialist\nThe Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources\, a program of Children
 's Aid and Family Services\n\nMarielisa Rosado\nAssistant Health Educator
 \nBergen County Department of Health Services\n\nPanelists: \n\nJames Leit
 ch\, CPRS\nRecovery Specialist\nThe Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources\
 , Children's Aid and Family Services\n\nJasmine Takach\, PharmD\, RPh\nPha
 rmacist\nThe Valley Hospital \n\nSenior Care Pharmacist\nKelsey Bisson\, L
 CSW\nBalance and Thrive Counseling\n\n\nCourse Objectives\nParticipants wi
 ll be able to:\n•  Increase understanding that life transitions associated
  with aging can lead to problems with alcohol and medications.\n•  Learn t
 he warning signs of an alcohol\, medication problem\, and mental health co
 nditions and why these signs are hard to detect among older adults.\n•  In
 crease awareness that substance misuse and mental health conditions in old
 er adults are not part of the aging process and can be treated.\n•  Increa
 se awareness that prevention\, screening\, and treatment are effective for
  alcohol and mental health conditions\, particularly for older adults.\n• 
  Increase comfort and confidence in discussing sensitive issues with older
  adults.\n\nContinuing Education:\nNJ-NASW Social Work Credits have been a
 pplied for.\n\nContinuing Education Credits applications have been submitt
 ed for: The Certification Board of NJ.\n\nThis program is being coordinate
 d by The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources in partnership with United 
 for Prevention in Passaic and funded through by a grant through NJDHS - Di
 vision of Mental Health and Addiction Services\n\nFAQs\nHow do I request a
 ccommodations for a disability?\nBuilding and event space are accessible v
 ia wheelchair. Other special accommodations can be made upon request. Cont
 act Donny Bellamy at 201-740-7011 for more information.\n\nI have dietary 
 restrictions. Can you accommodate me?\nPlease let us know on the registrat
 ion form or contact Donny Bellamy at 201-740-7011. We may be able to assis
 t you.\n\nHow do I file a grievance or complaint?\nTCADR will respond to a
 ll complaints in a timely and ethical matter. The Complainant submits a wr
 itten grievance or complaint to Donny Bellamy at 201-740-7011.  If further
  information is needed\, TCADR will contact the complainant and provide an
  opportunity where the complainant can provide further information. TCADR 
 reviews the available information and determines a course of action/resolu
 tion. A response will be sent to the complainant in writing that describes
  the determination/resolution.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T090000
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LOCATION:340 Outwater Lane\, Garfield\, NJ 07026 US
SUMMARY:Get Connected: Linking Older Adults with Resources on Medication\, 
 Alcohol\, and Mental Health - Bergen County
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