Conquering Mental Illness & Substance Abuse: Level Up Your Best Practces
You can make a difference! Join the Jefferson Parish Behavioral Health Regional Advisory Council for a day of learning and empowerment. Our guest speaker, Richard K Ries, M.D., F.A.P.A., F.A.S.M., is a nationally renowned expert and founding member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatrists and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He will discuss mental illness and substance abuse topics such as co-occurring symptoms and self-medication, the impact of substance use and abuse on youth and their parents, and when to provide Medication-Assisted Treatment. Admission is free and CEU credits are available for social work professionals. This event is brought to you with the support of Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA).
Date and Time
Friday May 10, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Friday, May 10, 2019
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Activity Center of Celebration Church
2001 Airline Dr.
Metairie, LA 70001
Fees/Admission
FREE
Contact Information
Angela Schifani, Media & Communications Specialist, JPHSA
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