The Science of Addiction and Recovery Lived Experience Panel

September 14, 2023

2 – 3 p.m. EST

In honor of National Recovery Month, attend this live virtual session to gain information on how addiction occurs and learn strategies for meeting the needs of residents with a substance use disorder in a nursing facility. Participants will have an opportunity to hear real-life experiences from a panel of individuals who will share their recovery journey.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the science of addiction.
  • Explore the complex needs of nursing home residents with substance use disorders (SUD).
  • Learn strategies that nursing facility staff can use in working with residents with a SUD.
  • Learn from the stories of individuals with lived experiences in long-term recovery.
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the center of excellence for behavioral health in nursing facilities (COE-NF)

Established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the COE-NF offers Certified Medicare and Medicaid Nursing Facility Staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to trainings, technical assistance and additional resources, at no cost.

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What We Do

We help nursing facilities to improve the quality of life and care provided for residents who are experiencing a variety of behavioral health disorders, with a focus on Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Disorders (COD).

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We provide direct technical assistance, evidence-based training, and resources that are appropriate for every member of your long-term care facility — from those providing day-to-day direct care, to clinical and administrative staff.

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