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14 AUG SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) National Advisory Council Meeting The meeting will include a report from the CSAT Director, a budget update, discussions on preparing the field of addictions treatment for integrated care, and more. Attendance can be in person or via teleconference—888-324-3613; passcode: 2586604. 14 AUG SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) National Advisory Council Meeting The meeting will include discussions on the future of SAMHSA, prevention in the context of health reform, and SAMHSA's strategic initiative on prevention. Attendance can be in person or via teleconference—888-769-9418; passcode: CSAP. 14 AUG SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) National Advisory Council Meeting The meeting will include a report from the CMHS Director, an update on the future of SAMHSA, public awareness activities, and more. Attendance can be in person or via teleconference—888-469-1983; passcode: NAC. 14 AUG SAMHSA's Advisory Committee for Women's Services Meeting The meeting will include an update from the SAMHSA Women's Coordinating Committee, discussions on SAMHSA Block Grants and health reform with a focus on women's services, the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors Women's Services Network, and more. Attendance can be in person or via teleconference—888-677-8206; passcode: SAMHSA. 15 AUG Joint Meeting of SAMHSA's National Advisory Councils and Committees SAMHSA's four National Advisory Councils will meet to discuss the future of SAMHSA, the National Behavioral Health Quality Framework and Barometer, prevention in health care, and more. Attendance can be in person or via teleconference—888-677-8206; passcode: 4517550. 15 AUG Webinar: Evidence-Based Prevention Policies Designed To Promote Healthy Youth Development and Well-Being [PDF - 583 KB] SAMHSA, in partnership with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), is hosting this webinar as part of a series focusing on key prevention-related topics to further expand the national dialogue on prevention. Presenting are Kelli A. Komro, M.P.H., Ph.D., Institute for Child Health Policy, University of Florida Research Foundation, Jonathan Cohen, Ph.D., founder and president of the National School Climate Center (NSCC), and Dan Bellizio, J.D., the NSCC policy and legal director. 16 AUG SAMHSA National Advisory Council Meeting The meeting will include discussions on the future of SAMHSA, wellness, and prescription drug abuse issues. Attendance can be in person or via teleconference—888-677-8206; passcode: SAMHSA. 21 AUG Webinar: Culturally Appropriate Strategies for Prevention-Based Work in Tribal Communities [PDF - 583 KB] SAMHSA, in partnership with NASMHPD, is hosting this webinar as part of a series focusing on key prevention-related topics to further expand the national dialogue on prevention. Presenting are Spero Manson, Ph.D., director of the Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health, University of Colorado, and Beverly Cotton, R.N., M.S.N., CPNP, SANE-A, SANE-P, acting director of behavioral health at the Indian Health Service. 26 AUG The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Expanding Use of Psychiatric Service Dogs This panel discussion explores the ADA's impact on the work of SAMHSA, opportunities created by the ADA for recovery and community integration, and ongoing challenges for those with behavioral health concerns. Join by phone: 888-769-9722; passcode: 5281183. 19 SEP National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Attend to learn about planning, priority setting, and budget development for the National Institutes of Health's AIDS research, council updates, and more. Location: Rockville, Maryland