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Georgia Affiliate Information

Georgia Addiction Counselors Association
Sue Otts, Executive Director
4015 South Cobb Drive, Suite 160
Smyrna, GA 30080
p: 770.434.1000
f: 770.434.3144
gaca@gaca.org
www.gaca.org

Georgia Upcoming Events

Aug 16	Substance Abuse Suble Screening Inventory Training Session I The SASSI: Administration & Scoring How the SASSI was developed and how it should be used. Administration & scoring of the adult & adolescent questionnaire. Basic knowledge of the individual scales. No prior experience with the SASSI required. Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to use both the adult (SASSI-3) and adolescent (SASSI-A2) versions of the SASSI as an addictions screening tool. Session II The SASSI: Clinical Interpretation Clinical use of the SASSI scales. Screening and assessment information. Giving client feedback. Practice interpretation using SASSI profiles Participants who attend this session should be familiar with administration & scoring of the SASSI. Upon completion of the session, participants will feel comfortable making clinical interpretations from both the adult & adolescent SASSI scales and using the SASSI to engage the client in the treatment process. (If you bring your own profiles, be sure to maintain strict client confidentiality.) More information
Aug 20-22	Health Communication, Marketing and Media National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media August 20 -22, 2013 Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Ga. Sponsored by: The National Public Health Information Coalition The National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media brings together academia, public health researchers and practitioners from all levels of government and private sectors, and provides a forum for cross-disciplinary dialogue. Come meet with colleagues and shape the practice of health communication, marketing and media. More information
Sep 27	Compassion Fatigue and Professional Burnout September 27, 2013 9:00 to 4:30 6 CE Hours $69 Training Location: View Point Health Systems 175 Gwinnett Drive Lawrenceville, Ga. Professionals in the healthcare field expose themselves to clients with trauma and other extreme life events on a daily basis. Without self-care the professional can also display symptoms referred to as compassion fatigue. The professional working with these symptoms often do not realize the symptoms exist. This training will help professionals identify the symptoms of compassion fatigue and ways to combat those symptoms. This training will discuss the differences between Professional Burnout and Compassion Fatigue. This training is a must for supervisors to be able identify these symptoms and provide appropriate interventions. We will also discuss how these issues impact not only the professional but the other staff, agencies and employers. More information
Oct 11-15	NAADAC National Conference Come to the NAADAC Annual Conference NAADAC Offers the Education You Need You\\\'re a busy professional: The NAADAC annual conference will provide a well-balanced educational experience focusing on the needs of addiction-focused professionals. Innovative sessions and cutting edge presenters will provide education you need to get ahead in your job and provide the hours you need for your certification or license. Learn more or register now. Continuing Education Credit Approval All continuing education provided by NAADAC at the 2013 Annual Conference will have the following approval and acceptance: NAADAC National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) OASAS Social Work CAADAC Educational tracks at the Annual Conference NAADAC will offer the following tracks in 2013: • Clinical Supervision • Clinical Techniques • Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis • Cultural Competence / Special populations • Educational and Professional Development • Ethics • Prevention • Trauma and addiction Earn Over 30 Continuing Education Credits The NAADAC annual conference will include keynote speakers, daily plenary sessions and breakout workshops. October 11 will feature two all-day, pre-conference seminars, with three post-conference sessions on October 15. The conference will also feature an Awards Dinner which will honor outstanding addiction-focused professionals from around the nation and an evening event for the NAADAC Political Action Committee (admission by donation). Also included will be optional evening events, to allow you to earn more education credits or to enjoy your time in Atlanta. Getting to Atlanta The nearest airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – ATL (19 miles from the hotel): 80 percent of the country is within a two-hour flight of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which has nonstop service to 151 U.S. destinations. Airlines that serve the airport include AirTran Airways, Air Canada, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Air Lines, GeorgiaSkies, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. MORE Ready to be Seen? The NAADAC annual conference is the perfect place to highlight your business or product! To exhibit and participate in other marketing programs please contact Leslie Ringe, Account Executive for the NAADAC Annual Conference Marketing Program. Phone 215.343.7363 Fax 215.249.4741 or email leringe@verizon.net for the conference prospectus. More information
Oct 11	Legal and Ethical Issues in Addictions and Avoiding Malpractice October 11, 2013 9:00 to 4:30 6 CE Hours $69 Training Location: View Point Health Systems 175 Gwinnett Drive Lawrenceville, Ga. Many professional working in addiction are not familiar with the requirements of federal and state laws that impact addiction treatment. This training will provide detailed information on how professionals, community service workers, peer specialist and case managers can navigate these complicated legal issues. We will review the differences in HIPPA laws and CFR 42 and the requirements that must be followed by all professionals. We will also discuss specific issues around ethics and how professionals must respond to ethical challenges in a growing and ever changing system that now includes electronic treatment issues. The training will also provide information on requirements and new topics of information regarding treatment and electronic therapy and support. Great mental health professionals to obtain knowledge around legal requirements in addiction treatment. More information
Nov 15	New Trends in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders November 15, 2013 9:00 to 4:30 6 CE Hours $69 Training Location: View Point Health Systems 175 Gwinnett Drive Lawrenceville, Ga. Professionals must be ready for change. Technology and bioscience will change how behavioral health is delivered in the future. All healthcare professionals must understand new treatment trends will change the addiction and behavioral health field. This training will review emerging trends in addiction treatment such as recent information of neuroscience, addiction pharmacology and medications based on bioscience. Digital medications, DNA to test for appropriate medications to determine which medications are best based on person’s DNA. This technology is available now. One new strategy involves using vaccines or immunotherapies, which target the drug itself-rather than the implicated neural pathways or receptors-by binding to the drug and blocking its entry into the brain. Cocaine and nicotine vaccines are both imminent for release in 2013, and one for methamphetamine addiction is under development. This training will provide new and updated information for all professionals. National surveys have long documented the high prevalence of drug abuse among people diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, such as ADHD and PTSD. Supported research focusing on genetic and gender vulnerabilities, similar brain regions involved in co-occurring disorders, and environmental and developmental influences. New drugs for trauma will also be discussed. Professionals must see how these trends will impact not only services but how treatment is delivered in the future. You don’t want to miss this one! This training is sure to sell out so book your registration early! More information
Dec 12	Motivational Interviewing A Required Clinical Tool December 12, 2013 9:00 to 4:30 6 CE Hours $69 Training Location: View Point Health Systems 175 Gwinnett Drive Lawrenceville, Ga. Knowledge and skill in motivational interviewing are critical tools in working with resistant and other client populations. The appropriate use of motivational interviewing (MI) is also critical. Clinicians working with clients with certain disorders such as personality and anti-social personality disorders will need to use caution utilizing MI. This training will discuss the typical use of Motivational Interviewing, but also discuss some of the key issues and challenges in using MI with certain disorders and populations. We will also address special skills needed, how to adjust treatment and how and when to use MI with the more challenging populations. More information

Georgia NAADAC Approved Education Providers

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Circle of Recovery, Inc.
Karen D. Kelly
PO Box 360515
Decatur, GA 30036
p: 404-243-5576
f: 404-243-6455
www.circleofrecovery.com

Divine Exchange Ministries, Inc.
Elder Canzada Twyman
3645 Marketplace Blvd # 130 -388
East Point, GA 30344
p: 202-521-9903
f: 202-521-9903
info@divineexchange.org
www.divineexchange.org

FinancialPsychologyCeus.com
Joe Lowrance
1675 Noble Dr
Atlanta, GA 30306
p: 404-663-8383
joelow123@comcast.net
www.financialpsychologyceus.com

High Impact Training & Counseling
Mr. Gary Byrd
41 Marietta St Ste 809
Atlanta, GA 30303
p: 404-523-6074
f: 404-523-3749
g1212@aol.com
www.angermanagementofga.com

Imagine Hope, Inc.
Marie Sutton
393 Sixth St
Atlanta, GA 30308
p: 404-874-4040
f: 404-874-3800
msutton@mindspring.com
http://imaginehope.com/

Imani Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Bernadine Brown
1074 Memorail Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
p: 404-584-6288
f: 404-584-6292
bbrown@imani.foundation.net
www.imaniinc.com

Joyfields Institute
5805 State Bridge Rd Ste G255
Johns Creek, GA 30097
p: 678-720-2772
f: 678-605-0271
yvette@joyfields.org
www.joyfields.org

Meehan Institute, The
Glenn Schendel
5110 Old Ellis Pt
Roswell, GA 30076
p: 770-889-1399
f: 770-888-7687
meehaninstitute@gmail.com

Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia
1710 Commerce Hwy
Athens, GA 30607
p: 770-840-9912
f: 706-541-0689
joalfred@bellsouth.net
otpgeorgia.org

Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health, The
Robin E. Cato, JD, Executive Director
PO Box 433
Royston, GA 30662
p: 706-356-7031
f: 866-389-3974
sash@sash.net
www.sash.net

Willowbrooke at Tanner
Debra Price
20 Herrell Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
p: 770-456-3275
f: 770-456-3977
dprice@tanner.org
www.tanner.org/main/willowbrookeattanner.aspx

Georgia Educational Programs

The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) maintains the Directory of Addiction Study Programs (DASP), a comprehensive list of institutions offering certificate, associate, bachelor, master and/or doctoral programs in substance use disorders.
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Georgia U.S. Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professionals

F. Tirrell Andrews
3720 BERMUDA RUN DRIVE
VALDOSTA, GA 31605
p: 229-333-2351
tandrews@peacewaycms.com

Jessica Barbee
2709 ABBOTTS GLEN PLACE
ACWORTH, GA 30101
p: 678-994-4313
JBARBEE86@GMAIL.COM

Frank Barker
835 E 65th St Ste 104
Savannah, GA 31405
p: 912-355-1440
wfbarker@recoveryplace.org

Michael Berryhill
1998 Overton Trl
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
p: 404-508-0078
berryhillmichael15@yahoo.com

John Bledsoe
PO Box 213
Calhoun, GA 30703-0213
cccpsy@comcast.net

Mitchell Blocker
PO Box 53589
Fort Benning, GA
mitchblocker@ymail.com

Cheran Bodry-Stone
1435 Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
p: 706-202-8417
CBODRY@GMAIL.COM

Walter Brooks
6245 Hedgestone Way
Douglasville, GA 30135
p: 404-597-3613
drwalterbrooks1820@hotmail.com

David Clark
8624 Lake Dr
Snellville, GA 30039-6528
p: 770-602-1979
drdavidclark@bellsouth.net

Charles Corva
10 Wilson Road
Stockbridge, GA 30281
p: 770-506-9575
CHUCKCORVA@AGROWTHPLACE.COM
www.agrowthplace.com

Michael Cunningham
835 E 65th St
Savannah, GA 31405
p: 912-355-1440
mcunningham@recoveryplace.org

William Darsey
215 E Court St
Hinesville, GA 31313
p: 912-876-4010
willdarsey@hotmail.com

Mollye Daughtry
2299 Echo Cliff Ct
Atlanta, GA 30345
p: 404-372-5478
mddaughtry1@gmail.com

Nick Defilippis
990 Hammond Dr # 730
Atlanta, GA 30328
p: 770-730-9930
nickdef1@aol.com

John Dury
1180 Old Tucker Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
p: 770-921-2800
jdury@apshealthcare.com

Kay Falk
3294 McEver Park Cir
Acworth, GA 30101
p: 770-426-7511
KAY@ADDICTIONEVALUATIONS.COM

James Flanigan
215 Hunnicutt Dr
Athens, GA 30606
p: 706-207-9436
flanigancounsels@yahoo.com

Minnette Gamble
8500 Franscions Woods Drive #412
Columbus, GA 31909
p: 706-545-7020
minnette.berry@yahoo.com

Shirlonda Hambrick-Taylor
2 Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30310
p: 803-466-9061
staylor@lradac.org

Donnie Harris
5202 Tew Ln SW
Covington, GA 30014
drharris5630@yahoo.com

MARK HARRIS SR
270 17th St. NW
Unit 1003
Atlanta, GA 30363
p: 708-271-7363
mark8889@sbcglobal.net

Jason Hill
147 COLONIAL WAY
BRUNSWICK, GA 31520
p: 912-222-3851
hilljason6574@gmail.com

John Iacovini
6205 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31405
p: 912-484-1372
IACOVINJ@BELLSOUTH.NET

Gera Irvine
105 WILLIAM WAY
MACON, GA 31216-6160
p: 478-361-2875
mavyn1@aol.com

Cathryn Johnson
2165 Enon Rd. SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
p: 404-767-3303
cbjlcsw@aol.com

Sadie Maguire
448 Telfair St
Augusta, GA 30901
p: 706-722-7788
MAGUIREMOORE@CS.COM

Jeannette Mcclellan
2162 Shin Court
Buford, GA 30519
p: 678-391-4580
tonie00@yahoo.com

Michael Mitchell
PO Box 487
Decatur, GA 30031
p: 404-743-1094
mrmitch_lmft@yahoo.com

Sue Moore
448 Telfair St
Augusta, GA 30901
p: 706-722-7788
MAGUIREMOORE@CS.COM

James Morgan
Building 300 12 West DDCAMC
Augusta, GA 30905
p: 706-787-2917
GAMAINE@COMCAST.NET

Melissa Morse
1435 Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
p: 706-549-7755
MELISSA.ANNE.MORSE@US.ARMY.MIL

Calvin Nelson
118 W. Hill Ave
Valdosta, GA 31601
p: 229-896-1522
calvinnelson316@hotmail.com

Lorraine Oliver
6360 HIGHWAY 85
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
p: 404-808-6882
loliver1913@yahoo.com

Kathy Poissot
103 Estates Way
Warner Robins, GA 31008
p: 703-562-0201
kpoissot@yahoo.com

Amina Porter
1077 GLENDALE DRIVE
R
EAST POINT, GA 30344
p: 404-409-4500
aminaporter@yahoo.com

Calvin Scott
4600 Keighley Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
p: 404-321-6111
cls1906@yahoo.com

Alina Stelzer
414 McAfee Ct
Kennesaw, GA 30144
ALINMK@COMCAST.NET

Jerry Thomas
3047 Hudson Ct
Decatur, GA 30033
p: 404-634-2408
jthoma1@bellsouth.net

Elizabeth Upshaw
455 Winn Way
Decatur, GA 30030
p: 404-508-6445
bethu@dekcsb.org

David Vinson
106 WAGON WHEEL CT
ELLERSLIE, GA 31807
p: 706-951-4649
dukevinson@yahoo.com

Dorothy Watts
175 Country Club Dr # 200E
Stockbridge, GA
p: 770-389-1925
dwatts60@aol.com

Keith Wheeler
1304 River Oaks Dr.
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
p: 912-315-6730
kewheels@yahoo.com

Kenny Wiggins
1006 DENHAM DR
AMERICUS, GA 31709
p: 706-545-8368
kww9696@gmail.com

Kirk Williams
46 Sycamore Station
Decatur, GA 30030
p: 404-245-9265
kirkmw1@me.com

Ken Wilson
2610 Commons Blvd
Augusta, GA
p: 706-733-1935
KEN@STRMAIL.NET