Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention: Working Effectively with High Risk Youth–La Puenta, CA

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Event:
Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention: Working Effectively with High Risk Youth–La Puenta, CA
Start:
April 15, 2011 9:30 am
End:
April 15, 2011 4:30 pm
Category:
Updated:
March 6, 2011
Venue:
Twin Palms Recovery Center
Phone:
(626) 968-8875
Address:
219 North Glendora Ave., Room 3, La Puenta, CA, 91744, United States

Don’t miss this insightful training on the latest trends in alcohol and drug prevention strategies for youth. This workshop is designed to provide best practice models and strategies for utilizing parent involvement and substance abuse prevention education for youth.  Participants will gain concrete tools and referrals to resources that can be utilized to enhance their effectiveness with youth.

Richard Ayala, MSW, NCAC, RAS, ACRPS, CCS

Mr. Ayala has provided program development, training, on-site recovery coaching, interventions, addiction assessment, evaluations, case management, and client-centered treatment planning to all chemically dependent populations. He specializes in working with resistant clients and criminal offenders. Mr. Ayala is Clinical Director of Smith and Jones Inc, the first full service abstinence based substance abuse and non-chemical addictions clinic in Amsterdam, Netherlands which serves both adult and adolescent populations.

Workshop topics include:

  • Cultural Competence
  • Counseling Techniques
  • Screening/Assesment Tools
  • Prevention Best Practices Resources

Richard Ayala, MSW, NCAC, RAS, ACRPS, CCS

 Mr. Ayala has provided program development, training, on-site recovery coaching, interventions, addiction assessment, evaluations, case management, and client-centered treatment planning to all chemically dependent populations. He specializes in working with resistant clients and criminal offenders. Mr. Ayala is Clinical Director of Smith and Jones Inc, the first full service abstinence based substance abuse and non-chemical addictions clinic in Amsterdam, Netherlands which serves both adult and adolescent populations.

 

This training is worth 5.5 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs).  Free lunch provided.  Note:  Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Seating is limited.  Register online before Tuesday, April 5, 2011. 

 

Click link to register:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M2PWGT3

 

Questions? Call Sonny Quintanar, Prevention Coordinator, 626-968-8875.