54th Annual Summer School - June 5 – 8, 2023
In Person Program at Worcester State University, Worcester, MA
and Live Virtual Program
The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, commonly called Summer School, is an intensive 4-day learning experience to further knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of substance use disorder services. For over 50 years, participants from many disciplines have come together to form a unique, diverse learning community.
This year will be our first hybrid program, with options to attend in person or virtually!
During COVID-19 challenges, the Summer School offered a highly successful learning community online for three summers.
We are delighted to return to Worcester State University for a face-to-face program.
Due to the demand for intensive Summer School program online, we are happy to continue to offer a live virtual program.
- Select from many intensive courses from across the continuum of treatment, prevention, and recovery.
- A set of face-to-face, interactive courses will take place at Worcester State University.
- Another set of virtual live courses will take place live by videoconference, allowing for course group work and interaction.
- In addition, plenary sessions will take place at Worcester State University, and will be livecast for our virtual attendees.
- Options are available to attend the full program, or any number of days.
- Earn up to 28.5 Contact Hours during the week.
- Partial and full scholarships are available for New England participants.
- Audience: Treatment, prevention, recovery support professionals, those working in related social services and healthcare, and all who recognize the impact of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on individuals, families, and communities.
Courses are designed for the extensive demands of today's professionals and organizations:
- Certification, licensing, and re-credentialing;
- Evidence-based practices;
- Addressing health disparities and equity issues;
- Behavioral healthcare and primary care integration;
- Recovery oriented care across the continuum;
- Addressing current and emerging drug trends;
- And many other topics!
New England summer programs have been developed to respond to specific needs in our regional workforce. Participants may attend offerings specifically for treatment, prevention, or recovery support, or select courses of interest to all.
Register today at: https://cvent.me/WqQgla!
We hope to see you in June at this year’s In Person Summer School or the Virtual Summer School! Complete Summer School Information, course information and scholarship application links are available on the Summer School website at: https://cvent.me/WqQgla.
