Join NAADAC in Greece on March 7–13, 2020

November 4, 2019 Join NAADAC for a Professional Exchange Delegation to Greece on March 7-13, 2020 NAADAC, the Association of Addiction Professionals and the National Council for Behavioral Health are honored to have been selected to lead the Addiction and Mental Health Counseling Professionals Delegation in Greece. Join NAADAC Executive Director Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP, and the National Council for Behavioral Health President and CEO Charles Ingoglia, MSW, from March 7-13, 2020, for this important international delegation that will give you a unique opportunity to learn about the state of addiction and mental health programs in the Mediterranean region of Europe. Earn up to 15 CEs! The government-imposed austerity reforms following the economic crisis of 2010 in Greece severely impacted social programs for addiction counseling and mental health services. In the years since this dramatic reduction in programs, the new government has launched several initiatives to rebuild social and humanitarian support programs. Our delegation will visit new centers and meet with our counterparts as we discuss the progress and advances in addressing addiction and mental health in Greece. Connect with addiction and mental health professionals in Greece to discuss: Epidemiology of mental health and substance use disorders in Greece; Assessment, intervention, referral, and treatment and care options; Post-austerity reform programs to address the scarcity of service providers and access to treatment; Role of primary care and community-based services in the identification and treatment of addiction for patients and affected family members; Ongoing quality of life and community rehabilitation programming; and International refugee programs and treatment for post-conflict trauma disorders. Delegation Leaders Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP, is the Executive Director of NAADAC, the Association of Addiction Professionals. She previously served as the Executive Director of Danya Institute and the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center. Prior to that, she was the Program Director for Volunteers of America Western Washington serving and the administrator of alcohol/drug centers providing a broad range of services, and a trainer in Domestic Violence/Anger Management and Conflict Resolution. Moreno Tuohy has written on a variety of professional issues, including addiction evaluation, counseling methods, co-occurring disorders, treatment and recovery. She has served as President of NAADAC, Certification Board Commissioner, International Chair, Treasurer and Legislative Chair for NAADAC. Charles Ingoglia, MSW, has over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, working as a provider, advocate, and educator for government and public sector organizations. Prior to becoming President and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health, Ingoglia served as the Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Practice Improvement, where he directed the federal and state affairs function of the National Council, and oversaw practice improvement and technical assistance programs offered to more than 500,000 behavioral health professionals across the U.S. Ingoglia is adjunct faculty at the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management.   NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703.741.7686 / 800.548.0497 Send to Friend || Subscribe |

Beacon House's 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala was a tremendous success!

UNITED VETERANS BEACON HOUSE 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala What a night! More than 501 Long Islanders gathered to salute our veterans! On Wednesday October 16th, 501 Long Islanders gathered at the Heritage Club in Bethpage for the United Veterans Beacon 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala. Thanks to our sponsors and supporters - we raised a record $298,000 to help support our housing and community-based programs, thereby serving even more homeless veterans and veteran families. The evening was truly amazing! The festive affair began with the American Bombshells performing patriotic tunes during the welcome reception. The cocktail hour, dinner, and silent and basket auctions followed as guests mingled and enjoyed the festivities. Outstanding entertainment included opera singer Gary Lorentzen, who opened the dinner program with an acapella performance of the National Anthem. The Todd Barrie Entertainment Group performed lovely jazz tunes throughout the remainder of the evening. This year's gala featured the unveiling of a permanent addition to our annual celebration: The Red Carpet Salute Ceremony. Participating Long Island employers honored individual veteran employees, demonstrating their appreciation for the hard work and unique experiences veteran employees bring to the workplace. A hush fell over the room, and many grew quietly emotional as each honored veteran walked through the ballroom, along the red carpet, where they received a commemorative challenge coin. Also memorable was the keynote address by Beacon House president and CEO, Frank Amalfitano. Frank spoke from the heart about his long history with Beacon House - from his early days driving around Long Island in his red GMC pick-up truck, working to get homeless veterans off the street - to the agency's present-day stature as a premier provider of services to homeless veterans. Over 24,000 veterans and veteran families assisted, 47 residential units providing shelter, over 100 dedicated staff, and thousands upon thousands of hours each year dedicated to helping veterans regain their independence. Frank thanked the crowd for their continued support of Beacon House and the veterans it serves. The 2019 honoree, Mr. Richard Hoagland, Senior VP of GEICO, spoke of the importance of community engagement, and the ongoing need to support and protect the men and women who serve our nation. Mr. Frank Bono, Owner of Primi Italian Steakhouse received the 2019 Community Partner of the Year Award. The 25th Anniversary Gala proved to be the best ever for United Veterans Beacon House. New records were set for funds raised and attendance. The Red Carpet Salute was an impactful addition to our program. Guests enjoyed musical entertainment, dining and making new connections with their fellow guests. Most importantly, our veterans were the primary beneficiaries. They will continue to receive housing, employment training, programming and other assistance they need; and Beacon House will continue to light the way toward a life of healthy independence for all veterans. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THE GALA Click here to view our scroll of honor CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION FOLLOW US  ‌  ‌  ‌

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