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Event Dates: Friday, March 5th 2010
Time: From: 09:00 AM
To: 04:00 PM
Event Name: Health Care for the Homeless
Description:

At the conclusion of the

Health Care for the Homeless is ONTRACK with Recovery conference, participants will be able to:

identify the health disparities and the unique challenges and barriers that homeless persons encounter on their road to recovery;

explain the concept of recovery and the importance of promoting recovery-oriented practices for persons experiencing homelessness;

describe the evidenced-based and promising practices of Screening, Brief Interventions and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), integration and how to apply concepts into their own service areas and recovery; and

assist individuals in using their unique skills and strengths in their recovery journey.

Who Should Attend:

This conference is designed for family members and persons that have experienced homelessness and community-based service providers such as physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, case managers, service coordinators, administrators and others interested in the health needs of persons experiencing homelessness.

Deadline: 02/26/2010
Building: Sheraton Staion Sqare Hotel
Street Address: 300 West Station Square Drive
City: Pittsburgh
State: PA
Zip Code: 15219
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Sponsor: Allegheny ONTRACK Initiative
Contact Person: Helen Snead
Contact Email: hsnead@ccac.edu
Telephone: 412.237.6576