A 3-hour training with Kimberly Haney, LADC & Dave Suckling
June 13, 2024
12:45am-4:00pm
PRESENTATION: Police officers are playing a significant role in fighting the opioid addiction crisis. They're often the first on the scene of overdoses and drug-related incidents. Many police departments have changed their approach to that of treatment instead of incarceration. The presenters will share how they're working collaboratively with community programs to reduce the negative impact of substance use disorder in their region. Throughout this presentation Alexandria's Chief of police, Chief Dave Suckling, will share about his experiences with illicit substances as an officer. He'll share about the Departments response to overdose calls, drug & alcohol involved traffic stops and other drug related incidents. Dave will offer tips of what to do, and not to do when confronted with illicit substances. Participants will learn how to identify common street drug and paraphernalia. Dave will discuss how Alexandria's police department's response to substance use disorder has shifted, as well as share their unique response to a community tired of losing loved ones to substance use. Following Dave's presentation, Kim Haney, LADC, will review changes in substance use trends over the last decade. Kim will introduce current harm reduction methods being used in their region and review New Hampshire treatment options. Kim will give an overview of how the Rural Communities Opioid Response Implementation Grant has helped community providers work together to respond to opioid misuse in their region.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the current street drugs and trends;
- Identify common paraphernalia;
- Describe medication disposal options; and
- Explain the treatment options in NH.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Dave Suckling became the Chief of Police in Alexandria in 2020. Prior to this, he was a police officer in Danbury and completed the full-time academy in 2014. Dave has received numerous awards and recognition, such as the Carol J Estes Community Leader Award from the Communities for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth in 2022, The South Lakes Region Champion for Leadership award from the New Hampshire School Administrators Association. The 2018 NH Congressional Law Enforcement Award, and the Certificate of Commendation in 2013. Dave assisted the town in becoming a recovery friendly town, and implemented an officer assisted path to treatment for individuals struggling with substance use disorder. Dave became passionate about helping people enter treatment after growing tired of seeing community members dying from substance use disorder.
Kimberly Haney, LADC is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with a masters degree from Plymouth State University and over 15 years of experience in the substance use disorder field. Among other awards, Haney received the NH Providers Association Provider of the year award in 2020. Her passion for helping individuals with substance use disorder started early in her own recovery from substance use disorder. She has experience as a certified recovery support worker, a clinician, a program manager and a director. Haney is currently the Medication Assisted Treatment program manager at HealthFirst Family Care, Inc. in central NH.
REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $25; *Non-Members $30; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org
3 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 3 &4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 4-5 & 11-17
CPS Domains: 2 & 4-6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form. For multiple registrants you must register each one individually. Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received. Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration. Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received. We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics. Thank you.
This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
