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Description
Is familiarity with the effects of stigma and using de-stigmatized language required for ethical practice? This training will explore the stigma related to substance use disorder, treatment, and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Discussion will focus on the effects of stigma, ethical dilemmas related to SUD, and how to avoid endorsing stigmatized beliefs.
Contact Hours
4 Hours
Presenter Biography
Alyssa Pelchat, LCSW, CCS, is the Director of Crisis Services overseeing Access, OPTIONS, Crisis Triage, and Mobile Crisis. She has a master’s degree in social work from the University of New England. Alyssa joined Sweetser in February of 2021 as the Clinical Supervisor of Crisis Triage and the OPTIONS program. Prior to working at Sweetser, she worked with children, teens, and adults in a variety of settings, including primary care and residential treatment, as well as within Maine’s prison system.
