Maine Harm Reduction Conference

$10 to register without CEUs/CMEs

$25 to register with CEUs/CMEs

LIMITED SPACE - ONLY 120 SEATS AVAILABLE!! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!!

IN OBSERVANCE OF HEPATITIS AWARENESS MONTH JOIN THE MAINE HARM REDUCTION ALLIANCE FOR THEIR THIRD ANNUAL MAINE HARM REDUCTION CONFERENCE!!!

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. This silent epidemic is a major concern and a growing issue throughout the U.S. and Maine. Recent surveys of persons who inject drugs (PWID) indicate that one third of young PWID are infected with Hepatitis C. Older and former PWID typically have an even higher prevalence (70%-90%), reflecting the increased risk of continued drug use.

The philosophy and practice of harm reduction works by helping to reduce the harm resulting from intravenous drug use and other risky behaviors. This includes reducing cases of Hepatitis C, HIV and other blood borne pathogens and injection related injuries.

Help the Maine Harm Reduction Alliance( MEHRA) combat the spread of Hepatitis C. Join us for the third annual Maine Harm Reduction Conference.

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Description:
Work with addictions and/or persons using drugs? Want to know what more you can do to improve health and decrease harm for this population? Come join the Maine Harm Reduction Alliance for their second annual Maine Harm Reduction Conference.

This day long harm reduction conference has been organized by the Maine Harm Reduction Alliance (MEHRA).

This years keynote address will be delivered by Mark Kinzly, Harm Reduction Coalition Board Member, Evaluation Specialist with Street Works and former Site Coordinator for NIDA Funded Research with Yale School of Medicine . Mark has spent over 20 years researching and advocating around drug use and harm reduction. His worked has provided the foundation for innumerable harm reduction programs ranging from Connecticut through New York through Maine. This years keynote will continue our focus on the intersection between culture, social structure, marginalization, drug use and health outcomes.

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Who Should Come:
Health Care Providers: Physicians, Family Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Register Nurses

Social Servants and Public Health Professionals: Social Workers, Prevention Providers, Outreach Workers, Epidemiologists, Youth Workers, Counselors, Clinicians

Civil Servants: Local Government Officials, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Fire Department, EMTs

Advocates: Legislators, Activists, People in recovery, People who use drugs, Allies

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Registration:

Registration forms can be downloaded from this website and submitted according the instructions detailed below and on the form.

Registration is first come, first served. If a particular workshop that you have requested is full you will be placed in another open workshop and notified of the change. To reserve a place, please submit this registration form and mail payment to the address below. Participants will be confirmed after payment is received.

To Register:

Submit completed form to Jayne Walsh of the Maine CDC, HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Program.

Fax: 207-287-3498

Email: [email protected]

Mail: Jayne Walsh; HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Program; Maine DHHS, CDC; 286 Water St., 9th Fl., SHS #11, Augusta, ME 04333

Registration Fees:

The conference costs $10 for attendees not seeking continuing education credit, and $25 for those applying for applicable CEUs/CMEs. Checks should be made payable to Down East AIDS Network and mailed to the address above care of Jayne Walsh and the HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Program.  Payment is due no later than May 7 to hold your seat. Should payment not be received by May 7 you will be contacted once for confirmation of attendance, if your attendance is not confirmed the space will be released.

Registration fees are nonrefundable. Fees include costs of continental breakfast, light snacks, lunch, coffee and beverages, materials and CEUs/CMEs.

Confirmation:

All confirmed participants will receive a follow-up email containing details about the training location and directions.

**All communication from DEAN+HEAL to participants will be sent via email.** For registration questions, please call Jayne Walsh at Maine CDC, HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Program: .

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