Posts Tagged ‘Newburgh’
Hep C 101 Educational In-Service – Newburgh
Wednesday, January 20th, 2016World AIDS Day Lunch & Learn
Thursday, November 12th, 2015
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Health Services Coordination Available in Orange & Sullivan Counties
Sunday, October 11th, 2015Do you know an Orange or Sullivan County resident living with chronic health conditions that doesn’t have insurance?
HVCS now offers FREE Health Services Coordination for uninsured individuals with chronic health conditions or mental health illnesses. The HSC Program can:
• Assess health needs and refer them to resources
• Refer them to food and housing sources
• Inform them about insurance options
• Enroll them in the NYS health insurance marketplace, including Medicaid
• Serve as contact to NYS health insurance marketplace
Our Coordinator is a Certified Application Counselor.
Our step-by-step guidance from application assistance to enrollment in Health Homes can help individuals who are already overwhelmed by chronic or mental health condition get one step closer to the healthcare and social support they need. Visit our website for more information, or contact our Health Services Coordinator directly!
The Latest on PrEP: Educational Inservice (Newburgh)
Wednesday, February 4th, 2015
All interested community members and service providers are welcome to attend. Complimentary lunch provided. Please RSVP for either session to Anthony at (914) 785-8277 or via email.
Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble to Support HVCS
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014
Calling all holiday helper elves! Help HVCS collect additional donations and have FUN at the same time! HVCS volunteers will be wrapping holiday gifts at Barnes & Noble in Newburgh, NY on Wednesday, December 17th and Thursday, December 18th from 6 pm until close (10 pm) in exchange for donation “tips.” Barnes & Noble will supply the space, wrapping paper, tape and all supplies you need, and HVCS will provide the donation bin.
We need volunteers to staff the table between 6 pm and 10 pm on both nights. You can sign up for an hour, two hours, or the full shift–however much time you can spare!
To sign up, please call Anthony at (914) 785-8277 or email him.
This is a great way to make the holidays special for shoppers AND for HVCS’ clients in need.
Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble to Support HVCS
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014Calling all holiday helper elves! Help HVCS collect additional donations and have FUN at the same time! HVCS volunteers will be wrapping holiday gifts at Barnes & Noble in Newburgh, NY on Wednesday, December 17th and Thursday, December 18th from 6 pm until close (10 pm) in exchange for donation “tips.” Barnes & Noble will supply the space, wrapping paper, tape and all supplies you need, and HVCS will provide the donation bin.
We need volunteers to staff the table between 6 pm and 10 pm on both nights. You can sign up for an hour, two hours, or the full shift–however much time you can spare!
To sign up, please call Anthony at (914) 785-8277 or email him.
This is a great way to make the holidays special for shoppers AND for HVCS’ clients in need.
Intro to HIV, STIs & Viral Hepatitis
Monday, April 7th, 2014This one day introductory training will prepare non-physician health and human services providers to address HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and viral hepatitis in an integrated, client-centered manner. The training will review the similarities and differences in transmission, screening, available treatments and needed support services for each of the diseases. The training will emphasize the connection between these diseases and the skills needed to effectively interact with clients whose sexual or substance using behaviors place them at risk for HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Recall data showing the overlap of cases of HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis;
- State the rationale and importance of integration of services related to HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis;
- State the similarities and differences in how HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis are transmitted;
- Deliver an integrated prevention message for HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis;
- Provide clients with basic information about the spectrum of illness, testing and treatment for HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis; and
- Link clients to needed HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis testing, treatment and support services.
Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this training. It is intended for individuals who have not had prior training in HIV, STIs or viral hepatitis. Audience: This introductory training is for non-physician health and human services providers who will be responsible for delivering prevention, care or support services related to HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis.
Continuing Education Credits: This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.
To register, visit www.hivtrainingny.org.
NEW: Active Drug Users and HIV/HCV Retention in Care and Treatment Adherence
Monday, April 7th, 2014This one-day training is designed to assist health and human services providers in promoting retention in care and treatment adherence with active substance users. Providers that are aware of effective strategies for working with active substance users can play a vital role in assisting clients with retention and treatment adherence. Topics to be covered during the training include: defining active substance use, including levels of use; strategies for talking with clients about the importance of maintaining healthcare; harm reduction strategies and tools for working with active substance users.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Increase their knowledge of issues related to active substance use and HIV/HCV retention in care and treatment adherence;
- Recall the definition of active substance use and recognize various forms of substance use and stages of use;
- Recognize strengths of substance users and identify ways to use those strengths to achieve retention in care and treatment adherence
- Recognize strategies employed by providers to work with active substance users;
- Describe strategies for supporting retention in care and treatment adherence during periods of chaotic use, relapse and transitions in and out of drug treatment
Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this course, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous knowledge or basic training on HIV, hepatitis C and substance use.
Audience: All health and human service providers.
Continuing Education Credits: This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.
To register, visit www.hivtrainingny.org.
Positive Prevention: Connecting Care and Prevention
Monday, April 7th, 2014This one day training will provide participants with updated information and strategies for promoting prevention among people living with HIV/AIDS. The latest research demonstrates that early initiation of treatment, retention in care and viral load suppression are critical to the health of people with HIV and also play a key role in reducing new infections. Participants will learn strategies for coupling messages about the importance of clinical care with behavioral interventions to address the risks associated with sexual and substance using behaviors.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Recall the latest research that demonstrates the link between treatment and prevention;
- Explain to clients the importance of early initiation of anti-retroviral treatment, viral load suppression and retention in care;
- Recall how co-morbidities such as HIV/HCV co-infection or HIV/syphilis co-infection can affect transmission and acquisition of HIV and other infectious diseases;
- Refer clients as needed to other intensive prevention interventions including group level interventions, condom distribution programs, partner services, syringe access and others; and
- Practice skills related to promoting prevention among clients living with HIV of all ages.
Prerequisite: None. It is strongly suggested that participants have attended basic training in HIV/AIDS.
Audience: All health and human service providers who interact with clients who are living with HIV/AIDS.>
Continuing Education Credits:
This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.
To register, visit www.hivtrainingny.org.
Intro to Co-Occurring Disorders for Clients With HIV/AIDS
Monday, April 7th, 2014This one-day training will introduce non-physician providers to co-occurring disorders (substance abuse and mental illness) and their impact on people living with HIV/AIDS. The training will also review trauma and its impacts on care as well as “red flags” or warning signs that might indicate a problem with substance abuse and/or mental health. Participants will also be offered tools for making referrals for appropriate treatment for clients who may be experiencing co-occurring disorders.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Define the term “co-occurring disorders” as it applies to substance abuse and mental illness;
- Define the term “trauma” and how it impacts substance abuse, mental illness, and HIV/AIDS;
- List qualities important for a provider in working with people with co-occurring disorders;
- Define the term “red flag” and give examples from case studies; and
- Identify communication skills that help a provider make a referral for co-occurring disorders.
Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers who work with people living with HIV.
Prerequisites: None
Continuing Education Credits:This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.
To register, visit www.hivtrainingny.org.