SAMHSA Headlines: Fewer Adolescents Getting Substance Abuse Prevention Messaging

SAMHSA Headlines: Fewer Adolescents Getting Substance Abuse Prevention Messaging

27 FEB		Webinar: Guide to Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT): An Introduction to Screening This webinar will introduce health professionals to the use of valid, brief screening tools and determining recommended level of intervention based on level of risk.
28 FEB		Webinar: Patient Privacy and Confidentiality in the Changing Health Environment: HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 and Health Care Reform This webinar will discuss the essentials of Federal Regulation 42 CFR Part 2, the interplay between 42 CFR Part 2 and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulation in settings where primary care and substance abuse/mental health services are integrated, and substance abuse documentation and information sharing using electronic health records. For additional background on understanding privacy regulations in the behavioral health field, read SAMHSA News Volume 20, Number 1.
28 FEB		Webinar: Peer Involvement in Integrated Physical and Behavioral Health Services: Promoting Wellness Through Recovery-Oriented Care The purpose of this webinar is to outline the principles of recovery-oriented integrated health care and to discuss the roles of peers in integrated health services.
3–6 MAR		26th Annual Children's Mental Health Research and Policy Conference Register to be a part of the national conversation on children's mental health research and policy. This conference brings together more than 500 stakeholders to share information on health, education, and more. Location: Tampa, Florida
8–10 APR		National Council for Behavioral Health Conference Registration is open for the 2013 National Council for Behavioral Health Conference. SAMHSA Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration Program grantees are eligible for a discount. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada