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We’re looking for volunteers to serve as ARCS representatives within restaurants that are participating in Dining Out for Life. Ambassadors’ main roles are to 1) greet and thank diners for coming 2) inform them that a part of their bill will be donated to ARCS that night 3) hand out special envelopes so diners can […]
This 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. […]
This 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 […]
HIV Testing in NYS 4 OASAS credits (not approved for initial CPS credentialing); 4 CNE hours This half-day training will provide information about new developments in HIV testing as a result of passage of Chapter 308 of the Laws of 2010. As a result of this training, participants will be able to: • List the […]
“What the Female Condom Can Do for Your Clients” January 23rd, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hudson Valley Community Services, Inc. 40 Saw Mill River Road Hawthorne, NY
This 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 […]
6.5 OASAS credits (not approved for initial CPS credentialing) This one-day training will build participant knowledge and skills in offering sexual harm reduction options to substance users. Although expanded access to syringes and drug treatment options have helped people greatly reduce their substance use-related risks for HIV, the latest research shows that sexual risk behaviors […]
Group Facilitation Skills for STD/HIV Prevention Interventions 13 OASAS credits (not approved for initial CPS credentialing) This two-day training will help to increase providers' confidence, knowledge and skills in facilitating groups, particularly for group level HIV/STD prevention interventions (e.g., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention evidenced-based interventions). As a result of this training participants will […]
More Choices, Safer Sex: What the Female Condom Can Do This one-day training will provide current data on female condom efficacy and acceptability, hands-on practice that addresses proper female condom insertion and use-related challenges, and strategies and skills to help participants provide clients with effective condom negotiation skills. As a result of this training, participants […]
Calling all DOFL 2012 Ambassadors and committee members! We’re holding 3 one-hour training sessions for ambassadors to prepare you for Dining Out for Life on April 26th. We’ll do some role playing, watch a short video, and go over best practices when you’re talking with diners and donors. Training sessions will be held at 6 […]