2008 DATES ANNOUNCED FOR DRIVER INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Dublin Counseling Center is pleased to announce the 2008 schedule of dates for its Chemical Assessment and Prevention Program [CAPP]. CAPP is a 72-hour program for persons arrested for an OMVI/DUI offense involving alcohol. The program serves individuals with a research-based curriculum certified by the State of Ohio as an approved driver intervention program. It is designed as an alternative to the mandatory three-day jail sentence.

Dates for 2008 are as follows:
January 3-6; 24-27
February 14-17
March 6-9
April 10-13; 24-27
May 15-18
June 12-15
July 10-13; 31-8/3
August 21-24
September 11-14; 25-28
October 16-19
November 13-16; 20-23
December 11-14

The program is held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin [formerly Dublin Clarion Hotel]. Debbie Gershel, MA, LSW, CCDCIII is the coordinator of the CAPP program. Gershel has more than twenty years of clinical experience.

For information on the CAPP program, to register for a weekend or to find out more about substance abuse services offered by Dublin Counseling Center, contact (614) 889-5722. Dublin Counseling Center is CARF accredited and a provider agency of the Franklin County ADAMH Board.

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Mental Health America of Franklin County Hosts Annual Children's Mental Health Conference on September 26th.
This year's program is titled "A Delicate Balance - Bipolar Disorder in
Children and Adolescents: An Evidence-Based Approach."
The daytime program for professionals will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
at The Fawcett Center, located at 2400 on Olentangy River Road. The
presenters will be Mary Fristad, Ph.D. and Melissa DelBello, M.D. Seven
CEUs have been approved for this program.

An evening program for the community will take place later that day
from 7 - 9 p.m. at the same location.

To register online or download a brochure, visit:
https://secure.mhafc.org/events_registration.asp.

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NAMI Franklin County - Educational Monthly Meeting- "Ask the Doc"- SR Thorward, MD and Alan Levy, MD
Two Outstanding Psychiatrists Will Answer Questions About Mental Illness, Medications, Side-effects, Latest Research, etc.
This is always a popular event – plan to arrive early!

This event occurs the second Monday of each month.
6:30 p.m. - Social Time
7 - 8:30 p.m. - Program

Maple Grove Methodist Church
7 West Henderson Road
Corner of Henderson and North High Street
Parking access from West Aldrich
1 block south on High Street from the Henderson/High intersection

All discussion forums are FREE open to the public.

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Operation Street Smart: A new A.G.E. & Internet Crimes Against Children Presented by: Franklin County Sheriff\'s Department
Operation: Street Smart: A New A.G.E. (Adult Gang Education) is a program designed to educate parents teachers, social workers, community partners and anyone with a nexus to children about current gang trends, terminology, culture and media influences. It includes a history of gangs, a breakdown of the different types of gangs and threat groups, and their criminal activities. Program participants will be able to better identify gang activity in their area, recognize its influences in their schools and community, and be empowered to help combat this growing problem.

Internet Crimes Against Children will educate parents and members of the community about online child solicitation and internet predators. There will be discussion regarding various aspects of the multitude of criminal acts associated with these individuals. Warning signs for parents to look out
for, grooming tactics used by internet predators, statistics, ways parents can keep their children safe while online will be presented. Information will be provided about what parents should do in the event their child receives a sexual solicitation or inappropriate material via the internet.

Friday, September 26, 2008
8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Lunch on your own!
Grace Bible Church
424 Gender Rd.
Canal Winchester, Ohio

Sponsored by:
Prevention Council of Central Ohio &
Prevention Works for a Drug Free Fairfield County
RCHs and CEUs pending!

For more information or to register, call 614-220-8796.

FREE TRAINING!

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The ADAMH Training and Learning Institute at Maryhaven
Maryhaven has a strong tradition of providing exceptional professional development opportunities both for our staff and for professionals throughout Ohio.

Through the ADAMH Training and Learning Institute at Maryhaven we are able to offer courses that will meet all the requirements of the licensure board to obtain and maintain your licensure at a low cost.

Maryhaven is accredited by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board and the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for continuing education credits. Our educational offerings focus on professionals in substance abuse treatment and prevention, as well as mental health.

Visit our website for a current list of courses and cost information, www.maryhaven.com/Training/

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