The American Association of Suicidology is offering FREE webinar trainings for mental health providers who treat persons who have served or are currently serving in any of the National Guard or Reserve Components of the Military.
Webinars are also offered for service members and their families who have served or are currently serving in any of the National Guard or Reserve Components of the Military. To register click the following link: AAS Learning Environment
– Traumatic Brain Injury: Signs and Symptoms (11:30am-12:00pm ET)
Presenter: Lisa Brenner, PhD, ABPP, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Date: April 7th, 2016
Time: 11:30- 12:00pm
Location: Webinar
The American Association of Suicidology is offering FREE webinar trainings for mental health providers who treat persons who have served or are currently serving in any of the National Guard or Reserve Components of the Military.
Webinars are also offered for service members and their families who have served or are currently serving in any of the National Guard or Reserve Components of the Military. To register follow the link here: AAS Learning Environment
Substance Abuse and Motivational Interviewing
Presenter: Linda Carter Sobell, Ph.D., ABPP, Nova Southeastern University
Date: March 30th, 2016
Time: 9- 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar
Upcoming webinar:
April 7, 2016
– Traumatic Brain Injury (9:00-11:00am ET)
Presenter: Lisa Brenner, PhD, ABPP, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
On behalf of CMAA, the City of Lowell, CBA, Lowell Community Health Center, Lowell Elder Care, The Lowell Alliance, Lowell Police Dept., and Fallon Health: You’re invited to join in the 7th annual Cambodian New Year Celebration to honor traditional Khmer Art & Culture.
This free event will food, music & more!
Date: Saturday, April 9th, 2016
Time: 9- 3:00 pm
Location: Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St., Lowell, MA 01854

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is proud to acknowledge the efforts of those who planned and organized events for Recovery Month in 2015 through an awards program.
To be eligible for an award, your event must have been posted on the Recovery Month website by December 31, 2015, (previous award winners are not eligible).
Please complete the Recovery Month Annual Event Award Program application form and return it, with all supporting materials, by April 15, 2016. You can return the form and materials by email, mail, or fax using the email address, postal address or fax number listed on page 6. Award winners will be notified no later than July 15, 2016.
There are three award categories:
- Rally and Walk/Run Events:Includes events such as walks and/or runs, motorcycle/bicycle rides, and rallies.
- Educational Events:Includes events such as forums, town hall meetings, trainings, health fairs, movie or video discussion groups, provider or treatment center open houses with educational components, and faith-based lectures or trainings.
- Special Celebrations:Includes events such as art shows, picnics, cookouts, awards programs, concerts, open houses, entertainment events, communication/media events, sporting events, baseball games, festivals, poetry jams, and worship or prayer services.
One winner from each category will be selected. Travel arrangements and expenses will be paid for one person from each of the winning organizations to attend the 2016 Recovery Month Luncheon on September 8 to accept the 2015 Recovery Month Annual Event Award.
Winners will be highlighted on the Recovery Month Web site and through Recovery Month social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Winners will also be highlighted in SAMHSA News, SAMHSA’s eNetwork, as well as through SAMHSA’s Office of Communications.
For more information contact Scott Rieder at 202-248-5476 or Amy Smith at 240-276-2892.