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ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Purchase Book View More Chris Dudzik Experienced Lieutenant with a demonstrated history of working in the law enforcement industry. Skilled in Law Enforcement, Patrol Operations, Emergency Management, Emergency Services, Grant Administration, Professional Standards, Traffic Safety, and Evidence Collection. Strong education and protective services professional, graduated from University of Delaware, NJ State Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. I'm a paragraph. I'm connected to your collection through a dataset. Click Preview to see my content. To update me, go to the Data Manager. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

About Why Attend? Location Register Today Kristen Harper M.Ed. Kristen Harper, M.Ed. is a nationally recognized leader in behavioral health and recovery support services with nearly two decades of experience advancing policy, funding, and workforce development. She served as a Public Health Advisor and Special Assistant in SAMHSA’s Office of Recovery, where she elevated the role of the peer workforce, embedded recovery-oriented principles across the agency, and advanced harm reduction policy. Prior to that, she was a Government Project Officer (GPO) in SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), managing national prevention grants and serving as a Special Advisor on harm reduction initiatives. Kristen’s career has spanned higher education, nonprofit leadership, and national technical assistance. She was the Founding Director of the Center for Addiction Recovery at Georgia Southern University, Executive Director of the Association of Recovery Schools, and a Recovery Specialist at C4 Innovations, contributing to the BRSS TACS and Opioid Response Network initiatives. She has secured millions in funding for organizations and programs that expand access to peer recovery services and harm reduction support. A 2021 Innovation to Impact Fellow at Yale University and active member of Georgetown University’s Recovery Policy Collaborative, Kristen is dedicated to strengthening the peer workforce and advancing equitable, recovery-oriented systems of care. Back to All Speakers Join us for a powerful and inspiring closing keynote session that brings together two influential voices in the mental health and substance use recovery peer movement: Former Director of SAMHSA’s Office of Recovery, Paolo del Vecchio and Special Assistant, Kristen Harper will explore the rich history, dynamic present, and bold future of peer support, with a special focus on unifying our collective efforts across mental health and substance use fields regardless of service setting. In this unique keynote format, Kristen will engage Paolo—longtime advocate, national leader, and pioneer in the recovery movement—in a candid conversation that draws on their shared commitment to advancing peer-led services and systems transformation. Together, they will reflect on the evolution of the peer movement, highlighting pivotal moments, policy milestones, and grassroots efforts that have shaped the landscape we navigate today. This session will not be a one-way presentation. It will be an invitation to interact with Paolo and Kristen and the audience. Participants will gain deeper insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the peer workforce, especially at the intersection of mental health and substance use. The discussion will address the historical silos that have often divided our efforts and examine how a unified, person-centered approach can strengthen outcomes and promote greater inclusion, equity, and impact across the system of care. As the conversation unfolds, Paolo and Kristen will offer practical recommendations for peer specialists, organizational leaders, and system advocates looking to build a more integrated and empowered workforce, while also reviewing the current Administration's policies that could impact the future of peer support. They will discuss how peer roles can be elevated, how values like mutuality and lived experience can remain central in evolving systems, and how to ensure that peer support continues to drive meaningful changes in people’s lives. Key themes will include: The origins and trajectory of the peer support movement Strategies to bridge the divide between mental health and substance use peer work Policy and system-level changes needed to advance workforce integration The importance of leadership, advocacy, and cultural humility in peer practice A call to action for unifying around a person-centered, trauma-informed approach Whether you are a seasoned peer professional, a new advocate, or a system leader committed to recovery values, this closing keynote will leave you with renewed energy. Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 3:00pm - 4:00pm SLC Navesink Closing Keynote Strengthening the Future of Peer Support: A Conversation on the Evolution and Unity of the Peer Workforce Community Presenting Advancing Recovery: Peer-Led, People-Centered September 12, 2025 • Brookdale Community College Learn More

About Why Attend? Location Register Today Joseph Green Founder, LMS Voice Joseph Green is a storyteller, educator, and narrative disrupter with a passion for connecting people through the power of words. Joseph brings over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations harness their stories to inspire change. He’s facilitated more than 5,000 workshops across the country, guiding everyone from students to professionals on topics like substance use recovery, mental health, social justice, and youth empowerment. Whether delivering a keynote for organizations like Google, SAMHSA, or the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, or connecting with audiences in schools and communities, Joseph has a gift for making every story resonate. Joseph’s work has been featured in the award-winning documentary Tipping the Pain Scale, a powerful exploration of systemic failures and solutions in addiction recovery, and in the CDC and Ad Council’s Recovery Starts With Hope Campaign. His poetry, storytelling, and leadership are rooted in one belief: when people are empowered to tell their authentic stories, they can transform their lives and their communities. Most recently, Joseph collaborated with a team of psychologists and neuroscientists from Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital to develop an innovative drug and mental health education curriculum designed for parents and caregivers. This initiative equips families with tools to better understand and support loved ones facing substance use and mental health challenges. In addition, Joseph is working with the Catalyst Center, a collaboration of the California Alliance, to infuse storytelling into their comprehensive training program. This initiative empowers non-medical, youth-serving personnel across California to recognize when and how to engage with young people around substance use and other behavioral health concerns. As the CEO of LMSvoice, Joseph leads a team that’s redefining what it means to inspire connection and social change through storytelling. Whether on stage, in workshops, or behind the scenes, he’s dedicated to creating spaces where stories spark understanding, empathy, and real action. Joseph invites you to dare to disrupt harmful narratives, embrace your voice, and make a lasting impact—because every story has the power to change the world. Back to All Speakers Join us as we kick off the 2025 NJPN Peer Recovery Support Summit: Advancing Recovery, Peer-Led, People Centered. Building on the strong foundation of previous summits—where peers, advocates, and allies came together to exchange ideas, spark innovation, and uplift the peer recovery community—this year’s Summit aims to carry that spirit forward with renewed energy and connection. This opening session will set the tone for a dynamic and inclusive gathering focused on advancing peer-led recovery support and centering the voices of those with lived experience. Attendees will explore emerging trends, and prepare to engage collectively in workshops, discussions, and networking designed to uplift and strengthen the NJ peer workforce. Come ready to connect, learn, and be inspired as we embark together on a journey toward a more equitable and people-centered recovery movement. Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 9:00am - 9:30am SLC Navesink Room Welcome Opening Remarks Join us for a powerful and interactive session on Narrative Disruption—the practice of using lived experience to drive personal, organizational, and societal transformation. Together, we’ll explore how storytelling can be a catalyst for leadership development, team building, advocacy, and communicating core values. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of value-centered storytelling and the evidence-based Schwartz Values Model using the engaging R1 Learning Discovery Cards. Whether you’re a peer, ally, or advocate, this session invites you to harness your voice, shift narratives, and lead with authenticity. Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm MAC 210 Workshop Narrative Disruption—Storytelling for Change Presenting Advancing Recovery: Peer-Led, People-Centered September 12, 2025 • Brookdale Community College Learn More

9a42881a-6036-41e4-9747-efb470246239 Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers Melissa O'Mara, Esq. Licensed Attorney Melissa O’Mara is a licensed attorney in the State of New Jersey and a person in long term abstinence based recovery from drugs and alcohol since August 30, 2011. A 2014 graduate of Centenary University and a 2017 graduate of New England Law | Boston, Melissa is a committed legal professional and an addiction recovery advocate dedicated to finding solutions to the addiction crisis. Melissa oversees multiple deflection and diversion programs including self-referral programs within police departments (PAARI/Straight to Treatment), 24/7 response teams that dispatch with law enforcement and peer recovery coaches, before or after arrest, to provide peer support, as well as various other first responder deflection and diversion initiatives. Melissa also teaches the "5 Minutes to Help Program" through the New Jersey Department of Health which trains NJ emergency medical providers and other first responders to combat stigma, utilize motivational interviewing , and provide warm hand-offs to services for those they encounter who suffer an opioid overdose. She also trains peer recovery coaches, through the New Jersey Prevention Network, on how peers can effectively build, enhance, and effectively participate in first responder deflection and diversion programs. Melissa’s goal in her legal career is to use the justice process to hold offenders responsible while also supporting rehabilitation by providing people multiple intervention points and a variety of pathways to recovery and wellbeing. View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Workshop Session 4 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Skill Building Front Line Collaborations: Peer Recovery Support and Law Enforcement Both Peer Recovery Support Services and Law Enforcement are responding on the front lines to the opioid Epidemic, recognizing that substance use disorder impacts the community on multiple levels including public health and public safety. In this session, we will highlight the collaborative approach between peer recovery support services and law enforcement agencies working together, to ensure equitable access to recovery support within the communities they serve. We will look at how the programs are meeting the unique needs of the community, the successes, the challenges, and how a network of professionals are utilizing best practices to reshape the landscape of recovery support accessibility in the state of NJ. With the assistance of federal and state funding, some counties are continuing to operate traditional, arrest-based programs, while others have chosen to proactively link individuals living with substance use disorder to treatment and/or recovery services through non-arrest modules such as mobile vehicles, on-scene response teams, Superior Court or Municipal Court programs, and direct “boots on the ground” outreach to localized areas and to those identified as most at-risk of overdosing. The Panel Discussion is with leaders working within these collaborative programs between peer recovery support services and law enforcement within New Jersey. All Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about these valuable resources and their impact on communities while interacting with the panelists. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE PANEL Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today

About Professional Development Mail Certification Courses CDA CADC LCADC CCS ACS Mail Renewal Trainings Mandatory Legal Standards Cultural Humility Trainings Clinical Supervisor Trainings Advanced Renewal Trainings Mail Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Student Portal Home > Clinical Training and Workforce Development > Certifications and Trainings > Opiate Training > Opiate Training Opiate Training NJPN offers opiate training sessions for LPCs and LCSWs in New Jersey. These sessions are designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to address opioid use disorders and related issues in their practices. The training may also fulfill the one-hour opiate training requirement for LPC and LCSW licensure. Education Hours Qualifications Course Format Upcoming Renewal Trainings Credential Type Opiate Training Eligibility Requirements Examination Information Scholarship Details Please check our Upcoming Renewal Trainings page for details about fees and/or scholarships related to any upcoming Opiate Trainings. THE PATH TO CERTIFICATION How to Apply Review the course or training details and ensure you meet or exceed eligibility requirements. If you are ready to sign up, fill out the application form (button link is to the right). NJPN will review your application and notify you if you have been accepted into the course or training. Ready to Apply? Click the button below to get started. Application Link Internship Opportunities NJPN helps connect eligible individuals with DMHAS licensed treatment agencies statewide seeking ADC Interns. Students attending CDA courses through NJPN are provided one-on-one assistance to secure an internship while attending courses. Learn more about the internship process and application details by clicking the button below. ADC Internship Assistance Resources What People Are Saying “I had a positive experience. Online learning allows opportunities for increased levels of social networking to gather more comprehensive resources.” L/CADC Program Graduate FAQ Have Questions? More FAQs Apply Today Are you ready to take your career in addiction services to the next level? Unlock the potential of your future—apply for this training today! Complete the Application Contact Us. Name* Email* Message* Submit Message Made possible by NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Professional Development About Certifications & Trainings Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Student Portal Scholarships & Tuition FAQs

About Professional Development Mail Certification Courses CDA CADC LCADC CCS ACS Mail Renewal Trainings Mandatory Legal Standards Cultural Humility Trainings Clinical Supervisor Trainings Advanced Renewal Trainings Mail Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Student Portal Home > Clinical Training and Workforce Development > Certifications and Trainings > Mandatory Legal Standards > Mandatory Legal Standards Mandatory Legal Standards NJPN conducts Mandatory Legal Standards trainings both virtually through Zoom and in-person. These sessions fulfill the initial and bi-annual renewal requirements for a Committee-approved Legal Standards course (for more information refer to: N.J.A.C.13:34C-5.2 d ). 6-hour Training: This NJPN course is for all qualified CADCs and LCADCs who are in their first renewal period and have not yet completed an initial 6-hour Mandatory Legal Standards training. NOTE: C502- Legal Aspects does not qualify to fulfill the Legal Standards requirement for renewal. 3-hour Training: This NJPN course is for all qualified CADCs and LCADCs who completed the initial 6-hour Mandatory Legal Standards training and only need the updates provided in this 3-hour Legal Standards course. Education Hours 6 Initial Hours, 3 Renewal Hours Qualifications Holds CADC or LCADC Those working in a DMHAS licensed SUD treatment agency should select courses labeled "DMHAS." Those who do not work at a DMHAS licensed SUD treatment agency should select courses labled "FFS" Course Format Virtual (synchronous) and In-Person Upcoming Renewal Trainings Credential Type Mandatory Renewal Training Eligibility Requirements 6-hour Training: Must be in the first licensing renewal period. 3-hour Training: Previously completed the 6-hour training and is outside of their first licensing renewal period . Examination Information Scholarship Details CADC and LCADC clinicians working in DMHAS-licensed SUD treatment agencies may apply for a scholarship to attend either the 6-hour Initial or 3-hour Renewal Mandatory Legal Standards course at no cost through a grant from NJ-DMHAS. THE PATH TO CERTIFICATION How to Apply Review the course or training details and ensure you meet or exceed eligibility requirements. If you are ready to sign up, fill out the application form (button link is to the right). NJPN will review your application and notify you if you have been accepted into the course or training. Ready to Apply? Click the button below to get started. Application Link Internship Opportunities NJPN helps connect eligible individuals with DMHAS licensed treatment agencies statewide seeking ADC Interns. Students attending CDA courses through NJPN are provided one-on-one assistance to secure an internship while attending courses. Learn more about the internship process and application details by clicking the button below. ADC Internship Assistance Resources What People Are Saying “I had a positive experience. Online learning allows opportunities for increased levels of social networking to gather more comprehensive resources.” L/CADC Program Graduate FAQ Have Questions? More FAQs Apply Today Are you ready to take your career in addiction services to the next level? Unlock the potential of your future—apply for this training today! Complete the Application Contact Us. Name* Email* Message* Submit Message Made possible by NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Professional Development About Certifications & Trainings Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Student Portal Scholarships & Tuition FAQs

The practice of mindfulness offers a way to support understanding, relating to, and being with one’s moment-to-moment experiences in ways that are beneficial, both for the individual and others. Research has shown results in reducing anxiety and depression, and increasing emotional intelligence, resiliency, and compassion for self and others. Sign Up Duration 8 Weeks Location Online Designed For Peer Support Specialists Licensed Clinical Staff About Sign Up Your Instructor Home Mindfulness Training Mindfulness for Peer Recovery Specialists Training Back to Mindfulness Trainings Mindfulness for Peer Recovery Specialists Training The practice of mindfulness offers a way to support understanding, relating to, and being with one’s moment-to-moment experiences in ways that are beneficial, both for the individual and others. Research has shown results in reducing anxiety and depression, and increasing emotional intelligence, resiliency, and compassion for self and others. Sign Up Duration 8 Weeks Location Online Designed For Peer Support Specialists Licensed Clinical Staff TRAINING DATES About the Course The practice of mindfulness offers a way to support understanding, relating to, and being with one’s moment-to-moment experiences in ways that are beneficial, both for the individual and others. Research has shown results in reducing anxiety and depression, and increasing emotional intelligence, resiliency, and compassion for self and others. About Support Resources — Participants will have access to a Mindfulness app subscription — Live Zoom sessions — Individual Support Sessions for Peers — The Confab What You'll Achieve Upon completion of the 8-week course, participants will develop a basic level of competency and techniques on mindfulness concepts and interventions. To achieve and enhance overall personal well-being, participants will learn strategies that include mindfulness, reappraisal, and savoring skills. Define and understand mindfulness, both conceptually and experientially Identify at least four benefits of the effect of mindfulness meditation and practices on personal well-being Utilize mindfulness skills to manage stress reactivity to internal and external stressors Develop mindfulness skills to utilize as a Peer Recovery Specialist Renewal Credits 16 educational hours can be applied to re-certification for CPRS and NCPRSS. How Do I Sign Up? Signing up for a Mindfulness training is simple. Find an applicable training below. If you don't see a training that fits your schedule, check back soon to see any available future dates. Apply online using our registration form. We review all applications to ensure qualification and correct placement. NJPN will follow up with you to confirm your entry to the training program. You're on your way to mindfulness! Please Note: These trainings are multi-week commitments and attendance is crucial in order to receive credits. Partial credit will not be given for incomplete attendance. No dates currently available. Check back soon. Sign Up Your Instructor Lesley Williams Your Instructor

Register for this upcoming renewal training hosted by NJPN. About Professional Development Mail Certification Courses CDA CADC LCADC CCS ACS Mail Renewal Trainings Mandatory Legal Standards Cultural Humility Trainings Clinical Supervisor Trainings Advanced Renewal Trainings Mail Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Student Portal Home > CTWD Upcoming Renewal Trainings (Item) > Back to All Events 3-hour Mandatory Legal Standards: June 24th, 2026 The 3-Hour Renewal Mandatory Legal Standards training is for all LCADCs and CADCs who previously completed the 6-hour course in their initial renewal cycle and need to satisfy the bi-annual requirement established by the Division of Consumer Affairs for all NJ licensed and certified counselors. Apply Today to Register DATES & TIMES June 24th, 2026 TRAINING APPLIES TO Tag 01 Tag 02 Tag 03 Tag 04 Tag 05 LOCATION TYPE OF TRAINING Mandatory Renewal Training CLINICAL HOURS 3 CEUs TUITION $75 About the Training Who should attend: You may apply to this training if you have NOT completed an initial Mandatory Legal Standards training To qualify for this training, you must be working for a DMHAS-licensed substance abuse treatment facility and hold an LCADC or CADC. This training satisfies the mandatory requirement for 2022 renewal application for all NJ CADC & LCADC as established by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Partial credit is not issued. Renewal Credit Information This course is tuition-based. If you work for a DMHAS-contracted SUD treatment agency, you are eligible to apply for this training when it is available for scholarship. If you choose to enroll in this course, please note that the indicated fee will apply. Scholarship Qualifications Apply Today Selection Process Full scholarship opportunity for individuals employed at a NJ-DMHAS contracted SUD treatment agency. Ready to apply? Click the button below to get started. Application FAQ Have Questions? More FAQs Apply Today Complete the Application Made possible by NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Professional Development About Certifications & Trainings Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Student Portal Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Contact Us. Name* Email* Message* Submit Message

ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster Purchase Book View More Linda Graham, MFT Psychotherapist, Author, Consultant, Trainer Linda Graham, MFT is an experienced psychotherapist and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. Linda integrates modern neuroscience, mindfulness, and relational psychology in her national and international trainings. She is the author of Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster and the award-winning Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Maximum Resilience and Well-Being . Ten years of weekly Resources for Recovering Resilience are archived at www.lindagraham-mft.net . Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 1 KEYNOTE Cultivate a Resilience Mindset Resilience is always needed. Whether coping with small annoyances or full-blown disasters, our capacity to “bounce back” – and learn from – any crisis or distress is essential to our ease of mind and well-being. Resilience is innate in our being because it is innate in our brain; it is learnable, trainable, recoverable. We can develop the resilience mindset that transforms any adversity into learning and growth, and we learn that we can. Join resilience expert Linda Graham in exploring the five intelligences that allow you to meet all of the challenges and uncertainties of our difficult times with renewed compassion, clarity, and courage. The art of living lies less in eliminating our troubles than in growing with them. - Bernard Baruch RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | DOE | NASW-NJ [Clinical credit] Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Purchase Book View More Steven D. Kniffley Jr., PsyD. Assistant Professor & Coordinator of Collective Care Center (Racial Trauma Clinic) Spalding University Steven D. Kniffley Jr. is the Associate Director for the Center for Behavioral Health and an Assistant Professor in Spalding University’s School of Professional Psychology. He is also the coordinator for the Collective Care Center which is one of the few racial trauma clinics in the country. Steven received his doctorate and master’s degree in clinical psychology from Spalding University where he specialized in child, adolescent, and family therapy. Steven completed his post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School. He also has a Master’s in Public administration from Wright State University. Steven's area of expertise is research and clinical work with Black males. Specifically, his work focuses on understanding and developing culturally appropriate interventions for Black male psychopathology as well as barriers to academic success for this population. Additionally, Steven conducts research and clinical work on the challenges related to the experience of racial trauma. Specifically, he has developed a treatment protocol for the experience of racial trauma and train clinicians in the implementation of the protocol. As an educational consultant, Steven has worked internationally with students and school administrators in South Africa and India. He also serves as an organizational diversity consultant and work with law enforcement departments on addressing conflicts between communities of color and police officers. Some of Steven's books and works in progress include: “Knowledge of Self: Understanding the Mind of the Black male ,” “Out of KOS (Knowledge of Self): Black male psychopathology and its treatment , ” and “Black males and the Criminal Justice System .” Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 1 AM WORKSHOP Racial Trauma & Communities of Color This presentation provides an overview of race based stress and trauma etiology, assessment, and treatment. Specifically, this presentation: Defines race related stress Explores the experience of racial trauma and its impact on psychological, physical, and relational health Discusses the systemic impact of racial trauma Highlights evidence-based tools for racial trauma assessment and treatment RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | DOE | NASW-NJ [General or Social & Cultural Competence Credit] Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

Register for this upcoming renewal training hosted by NJPN. About Professional Development Mail Certification Courses CDA CADC LCADC CCS ACS Mail Renewal Trainings Mandatory Legal Standards Cultural Humility Trainings Clinical Supervisor Trainings Advanced Renewal Trainings Mail Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Student Portal Home > CTWD Upcoming Renewal Trainings (Item) > Back to All Events Beyond the Rainbow: Understanding Substance Use In LGBTQIA+ Communities This presentation is designed to enhance provider competence and confidence in working with LGBTQIA+ clients within Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment settings. Beginning with a foundational review of key terminology, attendees will explore essential language and concepts that promote affirming, inclusive care. The session will then provide an overview of substance use patterns, risk factors, and systemic barriers that uniquely affect LGBTQIA+ individuals, grounded in historical and clinical context. Finally, participants will engage with evidence-based, culturally responsive strategies to improve engagement, reduce harm, and support long-term recovery for LGBTQIA+ clients. This training aims to foster both understanding and action toward more equitable, inclusive treatment environments. Apply Today to Register DATES & TIMES At your Pace TRAINING APPLIES TO Tag 01 Tag 02 Tag 03 Tag 04 Tag 05 LOCATION TYPE OF TRAINING Renewal Training CLINICAL HOURS 1 CEU TUITION $35 About the Training This presentation is designed to enhance provider competence and confidence in working with LGBTQIA+ clients within Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment settings. Beginning with a foundational review of key terminology, attendees will explore essential language and concepts that promote affirming, inclusive care. The session will then provide an overview of substance use patterns, risk factors, and systemic barriers that uniquely affect LGBTQIA+ individuals, grounded in historical and clinical context. Finally, participants will engage with evidence-based, culturally responsive strategies to improve engagement, reduce harm, and support long-term recovery for LGBTQIA+ clients. This training aims to foster both understanding and action toward more equitable, inclusive treatment environments. Learning Objectives : At the end of this course, participants will 101 Review of Terminology: Attendees will learn/review key terminology related to the LGBTQIA+ community and why it is necessary to be an affirming provider in SUD treatment LGBTQIA+ Substance Use Overview; Risk Factors & Barriers to Care: Attendees will learn history of LGBTQIA+ issues in counseling and how this impacts clients and SUD counselors Clinical Implications & Strategies for Inclusive Practice: Attendees will learn culturally appropriate interventions and take away key points for growth and harm reduction Course offering 1 CEU. Renewal Credit Information IMPORTANT NOTE : These courses are tuition-based , and scholarships will not apply to this training. However, if you work for a DMHAS-contracted SUD treatment agency , you may be eligible for other scholarship-based courses offered through the Addiction Training and Workforce Development (ATWD) Program , funded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. For more information, please contact trainings@njpn.org Scholarship Qualifications Apply Today Selection Process When maximum capacity is reached, a waitlist is established. Ready to apply? Click the button below to get started. Application FAQ Have Questions? More FAQs Apply Today Complete the Application Made possible by NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Professional Development About Certifications & Trainings Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Student Portal Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Contact Us. Name* Email* Message* Submit Message

About Why Attend? Location Register Today Sam Rivera Executive Director, OnPoint NYC Sam Rivera has 31 years of progressive experience in social services. His primary focus of expertise lies in Criminal Justice/Reentry, HIV/AIDS, Addiction/Recovery, and Mental Health. He currently serves as the Executive Director of OnPoint NYC, a long-standing wellness organization that provides services to active drug users and sex workers in Northern Manhattan and The South Bronx, many of whom are low-income or homeless as well as of color and LGBTQ. As an Afro-Taino, he brings to this role his several decades of cutting-edge service provision experience and a commitment to social justice. He has dedicated his professional career to ameliorating the harms associated with the War on Drug Users, racism/sexism, structural inequality, and mass incarceration and will continue to work to end systemic as well as systematic barriers to populations that are most vulnerable. Due to his dedication to this work, Sam Rivera was recently recognized as one of Time100's Most Influential People of 2023. Back to All Speakers Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop focused on how peer recovery programs can better serve and empower historically excluded communities, with a special emphasis on Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and low-income individuals. Drawing on real-world examples from OnPoint NYC’s impactful work, we’ll explore strategies to build inclusive peer-led programs, create meaningful leadership opportunities for marginalized peers, and shift organizational culture toward equity and harm reduction. This session invites you to participate in open discussions, hear powerful peer perspectives, and learn from case examples grounded in equity-focused peer support skills. Together, we will highlight the critical role peers play as leaders and changemakers, while honoring diversity and promoting recovery-oriented, inclusive practices. Whether you’re a peer specialist, ally, or advocate, join us to deepen your understanding and commitment to building equitable, supportive recovery spaces for all. Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm MAC 206 Workshop Centering Equity in Peer Recovery Work Presenting Advancing Recovery: Peer-Led, People-Centered September 12, 2025 • Brookdale Community College Learn More