Fourth National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery

July 26, 2010 until July 28, 2010
Chicago, IL

Join with leaders, colleagues and stakeholders as we create a two-and-a-half-day Conference Community to dialog on the current research, innovations and trends serving women and girls with substance use disorders and their families.

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About the Conference

This is not your standard conference! There will be a variety of energizing ways to learn, converse, contribute, and play. You'll have opportunities interact with presenters and with other participants one-on-one, in small group discussions, and in personalized technical assistance sessions. Plus, there will be hands-on training available on technology tools such as blogging, Facebook, and electronic health records.

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Conference Vision

It is the intent of the conference co-sponsors to create a CONFERence filled with informed dialogue and stimulating resources that inform, inspire and encourage the best possible services for women with substance use disorders and their families.

As suggested by the conference theme, “Thriving in Changing Times,” the 2010 conference will focus on:

What—effective practices and policies to improve outcomes for women
How—building capacity to successfully institute effective practices and policies and
Why – exploring current trends and strategies for meeting challenges and integrating innovations and research.

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Topics and Common Threads

We have identified the following common threads that will be woven throughout the conference:

Based in recovery-oriented system of care
Acknowledge and address cultural responsiveness and disparities
Collaborative and integrated approaches
Mix of policy and program applications
Address the uniqueness of women across the life span
Integrate the principles of gender-responsive, trauma-informed care

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Emphasis Areas

Session topics fall into the following emphasis areas

Critical Issues of the Day
Specific Populations of Women
Gender Responsive Practices
Co-Occuring Health and Mental Health
Workforce Development
Technology
Family-Centered Approaches and Child Welfare

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CEUS Continuing Education Units: 16.25

National
NAADAC the Association for Addiction Professionals
Social Work, from Jane Addams College of Social Work

Regional
Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc.
Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals

Evening Activities

In addition to days jam-packed with learning opportunities, there will be also be time to relax and discover the sights and sounds of Chicago. From morning yoga to nighttime blues, we hope you'll leave this conference feeling reaffirmed, reconnected, and renewed.

The Fourth National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery: Thriving in Changing Times is grounded in the principles of recovery and gender-responsive, trauma-informed care. The conference offers opportunities to explore a wide array of topics such as the following.