Ongoing Trainings

Ongoing Training Events

All hours are acceptable for NCSAPPB certification
and recertification requirements

Approval of certification hours does not imply endorsement of event.
* DESIGNATES CLINICAL SUPERVISION SPECIFIC HOURS

ND = Nicotine Dependence Training
PSY = Psychopathology
SAOA = Substance Abuse in Older Adults
EBT = Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches
SAV = Substance Abuse Issues Affecting Veterans
HIV = HIV/AIDS/STD/TB/Bloodborne Pathogens
Ethics = Ethics
CSS = Clinical Supervision

(Updated January 12, 2012)

ASAM: LOCUS & CALOCUS
Various
Sponsored by UNC-CH School of Social Work Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by L Worth Bolton, ACSW, LCAS, CCS
Contact Worth Bolton – 919-962-4371 (lwbolton@email.unc.edu)
Approval number 11-610-S
Up to 6 hours SS (EBT hours)

Person Centered Thinking & Planning for Substance Abuse Clients
Chapel Hill
Sponsored by UNC-CH School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by Worth Bolton, MSW, LCAS, CCS
Contact Sue Butler – 919-962-6426 (butlersu@email.unc.edu)
Approval number 12-006-S
Up to 6 hours SS (EBT hours)

Clinical Supervision for Certification / Licensing
Winston-Salem
Sponsored by N/A
Presented by Joseph Adegboyega, PhD, LCAS, CCS, SAP
Contact Joseph Adegboyega – 336-624-1461 (drjadegboyega@gmail.com)
Approval number 12-048-S
Up to 30 hours SS (CSS hours )

Ethics: Understanding & Applying
Various
Sponsored by N/A
Presented by Daniel Bulatek
Contact Daniel Bulatek – 607-342-7153 (info@plycorefitness.com)
Approval number 12-058-S
Up to 6 hours SS (Ethics hours )

January – June (monthly)
Clinical Supervision for the Addiction Professional - Clinical Supervision for Credentialing Licensure
Durham
Sponsored by Clinical Addiction Professional Services
Presented by Stephen A Loney, LCAS
Contact Stephen Loney – 919-680-8833 (caps4uinc@frontier.com)
Approval number 12-017-S **
Up to 18 hours SS **

Clinical Supervision of Substance Abuse Services in the Evolving NC Clinical Environment
TBD
Sponsored by UNC-CH School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by Worth Bolton, MSW, LCAS, CCS
Contact Sue Butler – 919-962-6426 (butlersu@email.unc.edu)
Approval number 12-005-S**
Up to 30 hours SS**

Person Centered Thinking & Planning for Substance Abuse Clients
Chapel Hill
Sponsored by UNC-CH School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by Worth Bolton, MSW, LCAS, CCS
Contact Sue Butler – 919-962-6426 (butlersu@email.unc.edu)
Approval number 12-006-S
Up to 6 hours SS

Spring Semester (Jan – May)
HSE 123: Interviewing Techniques
Asheville
Sponsored by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Presented by Megan Getty-Odom
Contact Megan Getty-Odom – 828-254-1921 x 465 (modom@abtech.edu)
Approval number 11-303-G
Up to 45 hours GSB

Spring Semester (Jan – May)
HSE 210: Human Services Issues
Asheville
Sponsored by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Presented by Megan Getty-Odom
Contact Megan Getty-Odom – 828-254-1921 x 465 (modom@abtech.edu)
Approval number 11-309-G
Up to 30 hours GSB

Spring Semester (Jan – May)
HSE 220: Case Management
Asheville
Sponsored by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Presented by Megan Getty-Odom
Contact Megan Getty-Odom – 828-254-1921 x 465 (modom@abtech.edu)
Approval number 11-305-G
Up to 45 hours GSB

Spring Semester (Jan – May)
HSE 240: Issues in Client Services
Asheville
Sponsored by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Presented by Megan Getty-Odom
Contact Megan Getty-Odom – 828-254-1921 x 465 (modom@abtech.edu)
Approval number 11-213-S
Up to 45 hours SS

Spring Semester (Jan – May)
HSE 242: Family Systems
Asheville
Sponsored by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Presented by Megan Getty-Odom
Contact Megan Getty-Odom – 828-254-1921 x 465 (modom@abtech.edu)
Approval number 11-308-G
Up to 45 hours GSB

Spring Semester (Jan – May)
MHA 238: Psychopathology
Asheville
Sponsored by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Presented by Megan Getty-Odom
Contact Megan Getty-Odom – 828-254-1921 x 465 (modom@abtech.edu)
Approval number 11-312-G
Up to 45 hours GSB

PASAPA Training Series IV
Kannapolis
Sponsored by PASAPA
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Angie Banther – 336-248-8914 (abanther@lexcominc.net)
Approval number 11-552-S
Up to 30 hours SS

Challenges to Recovery
Raleigh
Sponsored by Wake County Step by Step Program
Presented by Malinda Jackson
Contact Malinda Jackson – 919-250-1260 (malindadj@yahoo.com)
Approval number 11-546-S
Up to 3 hours SS

DOT – SAP Qualification & Update Training
Charlotte
Sponsored by Alcohol & Drug Abuse Testing Centers, Inc
Presented by Jon P Speckman, MSM, LCAS, CCS
Contact Brenna Ralston – 704-544-1156 (officemgr@adatc.com)
Approval number 11-567-S
Up to 14.5 hours SS (including 2 hours Ethics)

Tobacco Dependence Treatment in Mental Health Settings: Using the Breathe Easy, Live Well Curriculum
Various
Sponsored by SR-AHEC, NC EBP Center
Presented by Todd Collier, M Ed, CTTS
Contact John Bigger – 910-678-9207 (john.bigger@sr-ahec.org)
Approval number 11-537-S
Up to 5.25 hours SS

November 2011 – April 2012
Sure Bet 1 & 2
Asheville
Sponsored by MAHEC
Presented by Matthew J McCreary LPC, PCGC, ECCGC, CADC
Contact Victoria Morris – 828-257-4481 (Victoria.morris@mahec.net)
Approval number 11-426-S
Up to 15 hours SS

Freedom from Smoking Facilitator Training
Various
Sponsored by Eastern AHEC, Governor’s Institute, NC AHEC Program
Presented by Olaunda Green
Contact Sara Woolard – 252-744-5231 (woolards@ecu.edu)
Approval number 11-474-S
Up to 9.25 hours SS

Blood Borne Pathogens for the Substance Abuse Professional: What You Need to Know
Various
Sponsored by ASHI
Presented by Donna J Damanti
Contact Donna Damanti – 919-934-5965 (eet30cpr@nc.rr.com)
Approval number 11-480-S
Up to 3 hours SS

Contingency Management: Strategies & Ideas for Enhancing Engagement & Retention in SA Services
TBD
Sponsored by UNC-CH, School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by L Worth Bolton, MSW, ACSW
Contact James Coley – 919-843-3018 (jc@unc.edu)
Approval number 11-485-S
Up to 6 hours SS

Diagnostic Assessment for Substance Abuse
TBD
Sponsored by UNC-CH, School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by L Worth Bolton, MSW, ACSW
Contact James Coley – 919-843-3018 (jc@unc.edu)
Approval number 11-486-S
Up to 6 hours SS

Substance Abuse, PTSD & Returning OEF/OIF Guard & Reserve Veterans
TBD
Sponsored by UNC-CH, School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by L Worth Bolton, MSW, ACSW
Contact James Coley – 919-843-3018 (jc@unc.edu)
Approval number 11-487-S
Up to 6.5 hours SS

Understanding Substance Abuse Issues for the Non-Substance Abuse Professionals
TBD
Sponsored by UNC-CH, School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by L Worth Bolton, MSW, ACSW
Contact James Coley – 919-843-3018 (jc@unc.edu)
Approval number 11-488-S
Up to 6.5 hours SS

Utilizing ASAM Criteria for Adult Substance Abuse
TBD
Sponsored by UNC-CH, School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by TBD
Contact James Coley – 919-843-3018 (jc@unc.edu)
Approval number 11-489-S
Up to 12 hours SS

Substance Abuse Counselor Training I, II & III
Wilmington
Sponsored by Cape Fear Community College
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Diane Badakhsh – 910-362-7254 (dbadakhsh@cfcc.edu)
Approval number 11-443-S
Up to 288 hours SS

September – June
Healing the Body, Centering the Mind, Expanding the Spirit: A Yoga-Based Integrative Care Training for Behavioral Health Clinicians
Asheville
Sponsored by MAHEC
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Victoria Morris – 828-257-4481 (Victoria.morris@mahec.net)
Approval number 11-424-C
Up to 180 hours (up to 42 hours SS & up to 138 hours GSB)

October – June (2nd Weds & 3rd Thurs of month)
Motivational Interviewing Practicum for Beginners
Durham & West End
Sponsored by SR-AHEC, NC EBP Center
Presented by Paul Nagy
Contact John Bigger – 910-678-9207 (john.bigger@sr-ahec.org)
Approval number 11-450-S
Up to 13.5 hours SS

October – June (2nd Weds & 3rd Thurs of month)
Adopting Best Practices in Substance Abuse Treatment (Series)
West End & Durham
Sponsored by SR-AHEC, NC EBP Center
Presented by Paul Nagy
Contact John Bigger – 910-678-9207 (john.bigger@sr-ahec.org)
Approval number 11-451-S
Up to 15 hours SS

October – June (once a month)
Advanced Motivational Interviewing Practicum
Durham
Sponsored by SR-AHEC, NC EBP Center
Presented by Paul Nagy
Contact John Bigger – 910-678-9207 (john.bigger@sr-ahec.org)
Approval number 11-452-S
Up to 13.5 hours SS

August 26, 2011 – July 13, 2012 (once a month)
CPR / First Aid
Salisbury
Sponsored by Daymark Recovery
Presented by Frances Johnson, RN
Contact Robert Werstlein - 980-621-8682 (rwerstlein@daymarkrecovery.org)
Approval number 11-378-G
Up to 6 hours GSB

Advanced Motivational Interviewing
TBD
Sponsored by UNC-CH, School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by L Worth Bolton, MSW, LCAS, CCS
Contact James Coley – 919-962-6562 (jc@unc.edu)
Approval number 11-419-S
Up to 13 hours SS

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Various
Sponsored by Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by L Worth Bolton, MSW, LCAS, CCS
Contact James Coley – 919-843-3018 (jc@unc.edu)
Approval number 11-333-S
Up to 13 hours SS

Substance Abuse Education for the Family – Professional Training
Mill Spring
Sponsored by Pavillon
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Steven Millette – 800-392-4808
Approval number 11-282-C
Up to 18 hours (10 hours SS & 8 hours GSB)

Independent Peer Reviewing Training & Site Visit Implementation
Raleigh
Sponsored by UNC-CH, School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact James Coley – 919-843-3018 (jc@unc.edu)
Approval number 11-281-C
Up to Up to 12 hours (6 hours SS and 6 GSB)

Ethical Practice with HIV/AIDS Clients in Substance Abuse Services
Chapel Hill
Sponsored by UNC-CH School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by Worth Bolton, MSW, LCAS, CCS & Carolyn “Sue” Butle, MS
Contact James Coley – 919-843-3018 (jc@unc.edu)
Approval number 11-175-S
Up to 6 hours SS

Ethical Practice in Substance Abuse Services
Chapel Hill
Sponsored by UNC-CH School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by Worth Bolton, MSW, LCAS, CCS
Contact James Coley – 919-843-3018 (jc@unc.edu)
Approval number 11-176-S
Up to 6 hours SS

HIV & Hepatitis Education
Various
Sponsored by Various
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Joy Smith – 828-252-7489
Approval number 11-104-S
Up to 6 hours SS

Advanced Skill Series for Substance Abuse Counselors – Part A, B & C
July 16 – November 15
Jacksonville
Sponsored by Coastal Carolina Community College
Presented by Robert M Peebles
Contact Nell Sligh – 910-938-6749 (slighn@coastalcarolina.edu)
Approval number 11-088-S
Up to 72 hours SS

Full CSAC. LCAS, CCS, CSAPC, CSARFE & CCJP Training
Elizabeth City
Sponsored by Roanoke Bible College/Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Grayling Ferrand: 347-731-3379 or 252-722-5137 (grayling.ferrand@verizon, net)
Approval Number 11-089-S
Up to 408 hours SS

Nicotine Dependence
Raleigh
Sponsored by N/A
Presented by Karee Redman, CSAPC
Contact Karee Redman, CSAPC – 919-327-0783 (karee_redman@yahoo.com)
Approval number 11-053-S
Up to 6 hours SS

AIDS / HIV
Raleigh
Sponsored by N/A
Presented by Karee Redman, CSAPC
Contact Karee Redman, CSAPC – 919-327-0783 (karee_redman@yahoo.com)
Approval number 11-054-S
Up to 6 hours SS

Crisis Intervention Strategies
TBD
Sponsored by Domestic Abuse is Not Acceptable (DANA)
Presented by Sherry Cahn, LCAS, LPC, CCS
Contact Lee Cornett – 336-372-3462 (leecornett@yahoo.com)
Approval number 11-014-S
Up to 5.5 hours SS

Counseling the HIV / AIDS Client
TBD
Sponsored by N/A
Presented by Ron Bancroft
Contact Ron Bancroft – 252-746-5126 (rbancroft@suddenlink.net)
Approval number 11-015-S
Up to 6.5 hours SS

On Becoming a Substance Abuse Professional in the 21st Century
TBD
Sponsored by Drug Education & Human Development Centers, Inc
Presented by Nellie Newsom
Contact Nellie Newsom – 252-410-0544 (nnewsom@earthlink.net)
Approval number 11-017-S
Up to 18 hours SS

OPC Area Program – Addiction Training Series
Chapel Hill
Sponsored by OPC LME
Presented by Tom Velivil, CCS, LCSW
Contact Senga Carroll – 919-913-4146
Approval number 10-540-S
Up to 20 hours SS

SA Training Series III
Concord
Sponsored by PASAPA
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Angie Banther – 336-248-8914 (abanther@carolina.rr.com)
Approval number 11-006-S
Up to 30 hours SS

Coming Into the 21st Century: Website Design for Substance Abuse Professionals
Roanoke Rapids
Sponsored by Drug Education & Human Development Centers, Inc
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Nellie Newsom – 252-410-0544 (nnewsom@earthlink.net)
Approval number 11-007-G
Up to 18 hours GSB

Clinical Supervision of SA Services in the Evolving NC Clinical Environment
TBD
Sponsored by UNC-CH School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by Worth Bolton
Contact James Coley – 919-843-3018 (jc@unc.edu)
Approval number 11-012-S
Up to 30 hours SS**

Person Centered Thinking & Planning for Substance Abuse Clients
TBD
Sponsored by UNC-CH School of Social Work, Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program
Presented by Worth Bolton
Contact James Coley – 919-843-3018 (jc@unc.edu)
Approval number 11-013-S
Up to 6 hours SS

January 8 – May 17
Substance Abuse for Counselors Fundamental Series: Parts A, B, & C
Jacksonville
Sponsored by Coastal Carolina Community College
Presented by Robert Peebles
Contact Nell F Sligh – 910-938-6749
Approval number 10-557-S
Up to 72 hours SS

Nicotine Dependence for Certification / Recertification
Raleigh
Sponsored by N/A
Presented by Karee Redman
Contact Karee Redman -- 919-327-0783
Approval number 10-373-S
Up to 6 hours SS

Integrating Tobacco Use Intervention in Chemical Dependency Treatments
Raleigh
Sponsored by Wake County Recovery Month Committee
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Ronda Sanders – 919-431-4026
Approval number 10-457-S
Up to 2 hours SS

Underage Drinking & Social Hosting Laws
Raleigh
Sponsored by WCHS Recovery Month Committee
Presented by Karee Redman
Contact Karee Redman -- 919-856-5336
Approval number 10-454-S
Up to 3 hours SS

Parents, Adolescents & Addiction … What to Do?
Greensboro
Sponsored by Moses Cone Behavioral Health
Presented by Deb Young, CCAS
Contact Kate Murr – 336-832-9633
Email: katemurr@mosescone.com
Approval number 10-375-S
Up to 1 hour SS

CBT Supervision Series
Elkin
Sponsored by Crossroads LME
Presented by Marty Weems
Contact Marty Weems – 919-632-7012
Approval number 10-360-S
Up to 9 hours SS**

Substance Abuse Education: Preparation for the Written Exam
Raleigh
Sponsored by Wake Tech Community College
Presented by Anthony Porrett, LCAS, CCS
Contact Anthony Porrett – 919-747-0160
Approval number 10-360-S
Up to 30 hours SS (including 3 hours HIV & 3 hours Ethics)

Reach Out Program: HIV/AIDS Continuing Education Program
Greenville
Sponsored by WBJ-ADATC
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Ashley Collins – 252-707-5074
Approval number 10-361-S
Up to 6 hours SS

Motivational Interviewing Introduction
Butner
Sponsored by RJ Blackley-ADATC
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Donald Rhodes – 919-575-7051
Approval number 10-368-S
Up to 6 hours SS

Treating the Dually Diagnosed Substance Abuse Client
Various
Sponsored by DACDP
Presented by Don Reeves
Contact Don Reeves – 828-778-5138
Approval number 10-372-S
Up to 6 hours SS

A Provider’s Introduction:
Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Individuals
Sponsored by Mecklenburg County Area Mental Health
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Gayle Butterfield – 704-432-0348
Approval number 10-323-S
Up to 13.5 hours SS

July 10 – August 14
Treatment Planning for the Substance Addicted Client
Goldsboro
Sponsored by Wayne Community College
Presented by Dr. Janet Wise
Contact Joyce Hamilton-Fleming – 919-735-5151
Approval number 10-297-S
Up to 24 hours SS

August 18 – December 16 (Fall Semester)
Addiction Recovery & Social Work Practice
Raleigh
Sponsored by NCSU – Dept of Social Work
Presented by Chris Budnick, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Contact Linda Williams – 919-513-1989
Approval number 10-274-S
Up to 45 hours SS

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