Intro to Co-Occurring Disorders for Clients With HIV/AIDS

This one-day training will introduce non-physician providers to co-occurring disorders (substance abuse and mental illness) and their impact on people living with HIV/AIDS. The training will also review trauma and its impacts on care as well as “red flags” or warning signs that might indicate a problem with substance abuse and/or mental health. Participants will also be offered tools for making referrals for appropriate treatment for clients who may be experiencing co-occurring disorders.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define the term “co-occurring disorders” as it applies to substance abuse and mental illness;
• Define the term “trauma” and how it impacts substance abuse, mental illness, and HIV/AIDS;
• List qualities important for a provider in working with people with co-occurring disorders;
• Define the term “red flag” and give examples from case studies; and
• Identify communication skills that help a provider make a referral for co-occurring disorders.

Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers who work with people living with HIV.

Prerequisites: None

Continuing Education Credits:This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

To register, visit www.hivtrainingny.org.