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2008 Calendar of Events

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JANUARY

National Birth Defects Awareness Month

National Mentoring Month

24: Thank Your Mentor Day
Location: Olympia, Washington
Contact: Tom Pennella at pennetx@dshs.wa.gov, or go to http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/chc/wmy2008/index.html

24-25: Clinical Supervision II Training
Location: Seattle, Washington
Contact: Judi Wangler at (503) 373-1322

28-29: CDP Exam Prep Course Training
Location: Burien, Washington
Contact: Robin Roberts at (360) 725-3734 or roberrl@dshs.wa.gov

28-February 1: Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training
Location: SeaTac, Washington
Contact: Matt Brown at (775) 682-8538, mbrown@casat.org or Robin Roberts at (360) 725-3734, roberrl@dshs.wa.gov

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FEBRUARY

National Children of Alcoholics Week

21-22: Regions 3 & 4 Warm Beach Retreat Conference
Location: Stanwood, Washington
Contact: Contact: John Cecsarini at (425) 710-7524 or cell (425) 330-4262

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MARCH

National Problem Gambling Awareness Week

National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week

Kick Butts Day - Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids

3-7: Leadership Institute
Location: Seattle, Washington
Contact: Mary Anne Bryan at (503) 378-6001 or bryanm@ohsu.edu

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APRIL

Drug Free Washington Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

National Alcohol Screening Day

THIS TRAINING IS FULL
23-25: Counselor Academy VI
Location: Spokane, Washington
Contact: Shannon Flemister at (509) 329-3736 or flemism@dshs.wa.gov

28-29: CDP Exam Prep Training
Location: Moses Lake, Washington
Contact: Robin Roberts at (360) 725-3734 or roberrl@dshs.wa.gov
Note: There is no cost; it is recommended students purchase the NAADAC “Basics of Addiction Counseling: A Desk Reference and Study Guide” at http://naadac.stores.yahoo.net

29-30 Focus on the Future
Location: SeaTac, Washington
Contact: www.evergreencpg.org

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MAY

Alcohol and Other Drug Related Birth Defects Awareness Week

World No Tobacco Day

THIS TRAINING IS FULL
8: Motivational Interviewing Trainings
Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington
Contact: Pam Dekoning at (360) 658-6892

THIS TRAINING IS FULL
9: Motivational Interviewing Trainings
Location: Bellingham, Washington
Contact: Pam Dekoning at (360) 658-6892

9: Saying It Out Loud Conference
Location: Shoreline, Washington
Contact: Jeanette Demianew at demiajm@dshs.wa.gov or go to http://casat.unr.edu/dasa/

THIS TRAINING IS FULL
12: Motivational Interviewing Trainings
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Contact: Jennifer Howard at (360) 725-3810

12-16: Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training
Location: Moses Lake, Washington
Contact: Matt Brown at (775) 682-8538, mbrown@casat.org or Robin Roberts at (360) 725-3734, roberrl@dshs.wa.gov, or visit http://casat.unr.edu/ to register

THIS TRAINING IS FULL
13: Motivational Interviewing Trainings
Location: Olympia, Washington
Contact: Jennifer Howard at (360) 725-3810

THIS TRAINING IS FULL
14: Motivational Interviewing Trainings
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Contact: Rikisha Richardson at (253) 476-7039

THIS TRAINING IS FULL
15: Motivational Interviewing Trainings
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Contact: Rikisha Richardson at (253) 476-7039

THIS TRAINING IS FULL
16: Motivational Interviewing Trainings
Location: Seattle, Washington
Contact: Jeanette Demianew (206) 272-2152

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JUNE

Summer Drinking Awareness Kit

11-13: 2008 Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference
Location: Yakima, Washington
Contact: Alison Avery at (206) 628-4608, ext. 12

25-27: Institute on Addictions Treatment Conference
Location: Yakima, Washington
Contact: Virginia Ochoa at ochoava@dshs.wa.gov or go to http://casat.unr.edu/dasa/

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JULY

11: Ethics Training for Chemical Dependency Professionals
Location: Yakima, Washington

15: Engaging and Empowering Families in Finding Solutions: A Workshop for Adolescent Treatment Providers
Location: Wenatchee, Washington
Contact: Judi Wangler at 503-373-1322 or wanglerj@ohsu.org

17: Engaging and Empowering Families in Finding Solutions: A Workshop for Adolescent Treatment Providers
Location: Kent, Washington
Contact: Judi Wangler at 503-373-1322 or wanglerj@ohsu.org

21-22: CDP Exam Training
Location: Burien, Washington
Contact: Robin Roberts at 360-725-3734 or roberrl@dshs.wa.gov

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AUGUST

National Night Out

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SEPTEMBER

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

21-23: Foster Parent/Caregivers Conference
Location: Yakima, Washington
Contact: Michael Luque at 360-902-7986 or lumi300@dshs.wa.gov.

29-30: Co-Occurring Disorders Conference
Location: Yakima, Washington
Contact: Ruth Leonard at leonamr@dshs.wa.gov or go to http://casat.unr.edu/dasa/

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OCTOBER

National Crime Prevention Month

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week

National Red Ribbon Week

3-5: Counselor Camp 2008 - Old Wisdom, New Practices (co-sponsored by DASA)
Location: Randle, Washington
Contact: Darcy Ottey at (425) 485-7396 or darcy@riteofpassagejourneys.org

7-9: Annual Women's Coalition of Washington Conference
Location: Plain, Washington
Contact: Sue Green at greensr@dshs.wa.gov or http://womenscoalitionwa.org

17-18: Washington State Prevention Summit
Location: Yakima, Washington
Contact: Sarah Mariani at mariase@dshs.wa.gov or go to http://casat.unr.edu/dasa/

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NOVEMBER

Tie One On For Safety Campaign

Great American Smokeout

3-7: Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training
Location: Western Washington--More information coming soon!
Contact: Matt Brown at (775) 682-8538, mbrown@casat.org or Robin Roberts at (360) 725-3734, roberrl@dshs.wa.gov

14:  7th Annual Washington State Drug Court Professional Fall Conference  Agenda
Location:  Seattle, Washington
Contact:  Brad Finegood at brad.finegood@clark.wa.gov
 

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DECEMBER

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

Holiday Drinking Awareness Kit

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