NETLab Addictions Symposium: A two-part event on addressing the challenge of addiction in the Jewish community and beyond
The disease of addiction is impacting the lives of millions and affecting entire communities – including Jewish communities.
Human services staff, lay leaders, and other community professionals are all encouraged to participate in this NETLab featuring programs and services that are making an impact in addressing substance use disorders and other forms of addiction. Each day will feature speaker sessions from human service agencies throughout the U.S and Canada, impact stories, and inspiring conversations.
The symposium will include a diverse set of speakers and topics along with 5 CEUs for participants.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
The Network’s Addictions Symposium is approved (Approval #886512686-8406) by the National Association of Social Workers for 5 social work continuing education credit hours. Credit hours are based on the length of a given session.
Those wishing to obtain continuing education credits this year must participate on both 1/24 & 1/31 and complete the CEU application. The application can be found here and will be sent via email to participants as well.
Questions regarding CEUs should be directed to Megan Manelli.
Evaluation forms can be completed during or after the symposium but must be submitted within 7 business days of the completion of the symposium. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 30 days following the conference.
Please be aware that the following states do not accept National CE Approval Programs and require individual program/provider application processes: New York and Michigan. The following states currently do not recognize NASW National Approval. Applications can be submitted to NASW state chapters: New Jersey and Oregon.
WHEN:
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 12-3 p.m. EST
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 12-3 p.m. EST
WHERE:
Virtual
WHAT:
A two-part symposium to discuss how Jewish human services agencies can more effectively address addiction in their communities, where we’ll share strategies and tools, highlight examples of the sector’s response and motivate greater action to meet the mounting challenge of addiction in the Jewish community and beyond.
WHO:
Hosted by The Network, in collaboration with Jewish Addiction Awareness Network (JAAN), a leading resource across the U.S. and Canada. This NETLab is an offering of The Network’s Center for Innovation and Research, with funding from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
PARTICIPANT FEES:
$54/members, $75/non-members
Schedule Overview
Tuesday, January 24th
12:00-12:15 pm: Welcome to The Network’s Addictions Symposium
12:15-12:45:
“Expanding and Reframing Our Understanding of Addiction”
Marla Kaufman, Executive Director, Jewish Addiction Awareness Network (JAAN)
12:45-1:30: Choose 1 of 2 breakout sessions:
- “Multiple Pathways to Recovery”
Sharon Burns-Carter, C.A.C, Substance Use Outreach Coordinator, Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services - “Engaging Families & Facilitating Change: The CRAFT Program through a Jewish Lens”
Al Benarroch, Executive Director & Ivy Kopstein, MSW, Former Addictions Services Coordinator, Jewish Child and Family Service Winnipeg
1:30-1:45 pm: Break
1:45-2:30 pm
“Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof: Jewish Principles of Harm Reduction”
Joel Dworkin, HAMSA Program Manager, JF&CS Atlanta
2:30-3:00 pm: Q&A and Closing
Tuesday, January 31st
12:00-12:15pm: Welcome and reflections from Day 1
12:15-12:45
“Making an Impact: Addressing Addiction & Recovery in the Jewish Community, a Panel Discussion”
Marla Kaufman, Executive Director, JAAN
Panelists:
Sarah Schneider Hong, LMSW, Chief Program Officer, Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
Sarah Link Ferguson, M.A., Development Officer, First Call
Steve Levin, Community Member, Chicago
12:45-1:30: Choose 1 of 2 breakout sessions:
- “Developing a Program for Substance-Exposed Newborns and Their Families: Lessons from Project NESST (Newborns Exposed to Substances: Support and Therapy)”
Amy R. Sommer, LICSW, Clinical Director, Center for Early Relationship Support, JF&CS of Greater Boston - “Yad b’Yad/Hand in Hand: Judaism and Recovery”
Beth Fishman, PhD, Addiction Services Program Manager, JCFS Chicago
1:30-1:45 pm: Break
1:45 pm-2:30 pm- Choose 1 of 2 breakout sessions:
- “Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Employment Services – Lessons Learned on the Relationship Between Recovery and Obtaining & Succeeding in Employment”
Maria Delgado, Program Manager
Sam Cole, Employment Specialist, JEVS Human Services - “The Link Between Attachment and Substance Use”
Sally Anderson, Licensed Professional Counselor, Jewish Family & Career Services Atlanta
2:30pm-3:00pm: Q&A and Closing
Join us!
