2020 is proving to be a successful year for CADCA training events! Now that Forum 2020 has concluded, we are excited to announce that the Mid-Year Training Institute 2020 (Mid-Year) is in full swing. This year’s training will take place at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center in Nashville, TN from July 26-30.
Visit the MYTI website to access important event information.
Keynote Speaker Announced
Elinore F. McCance-Katz, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Secretary of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will participate as this year’s Mid-Year Keynote Speaker. Her powerful and informative presentations always leaves a mark on those in the prevention field. Mark your calendars today, as this is something you don’t want to miss! Dr. McCance-Katz is the first Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use. She obtained her Ph.D. from Yale University with a specialty in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She is board certified in General Psychiatry and in Addiction Psychiatry. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry with more than 25 years as a clinician, teacher and clinical researcher. Now Accepting MYTI 2020 Call for Presentations
We want you to share new developments, successes and best practices that your organization or coalition has discovered! Submit your Mid-Year training presentation, which follows this year’s theme of Prevention. Progress. Possibilities. for an opportunity to share your knowledge and skills with Mid-Year attendees. All applications received will be considered for the 75-minute training slots on Monday, July 27. Submissions are due Friday, April 3, at 5 pm EDT.
Scholarships Now Being Accepted
Youth and adult scholarships are available to attend Mid-Year. All applications are to be submitted online. The submission period ends Noon EST Friday, April 10. Visit the Scholarships web page for details and to apply. Note, scholarship recipient notifications will be emailed out the week of April 27.
Showcase Your Goods and Services
Vendors (i.e., Resource Partners) are welcome to join CADCA in educating attendees on new and exciting ways to create and maintain safe, healthy and drug-free communities!Don’t miss this unique opportunity to showcase your organization, products and services to our coalitions. Resource Partners will have the ability to generate new leads, gain exposure and access new customers while maintaining relationships with existing ones.
