This course will focus on the role of employment in recovery with a focus on justice-involved job seekers and the integration of clinical community behavioral health services with IPS supported employment services. Attendees will learn how clinicians and IPS supported employment services interact via the referral stream to support job seekers through their employment journeys....
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Join Us for the 2026 VitAL Annual ConferenceAlabamians are leading the way in building a better future for behavioral health. The VitAL Annual Conference brings together professionals, advocates, and changemakers from across the state to share ideas, inspire action, and strengthen our collective impact. This year’s event will feature dynamic keynote speakers, practical workshops, and...
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Individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community face unique challenges that can increase their risk for suicide, particularly when barriers to care and support exist. This webinar will explore the factors that contribute to suicide risk during incarceration and community reentry, while examining the impact of access to behavioral health care, housing, employment, substance...
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The presentation will provide eye-opening information about the ongoing and ever-changing concerns of substance use in the U.S, and their clinical relevance. With Dr. Mathias's role at the dual diagnosis unit of the psychiatric hospital, he is keenly in tune with the imminent needs for addiction treatment. This session will utilize several case studies to...
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This webinar provides a broad overview of the psychosocial elements involved in the transition to fatherhood and men's perinatal mental health. It examines how father involvement impacts the family system through real-world examples, and presents evidence-based approaches for engaging fathers with perinatal services, their children, and their partners during pregnancy and early parenthood. Learning objectives:...
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All community members are welcome! Questions? Email jescrivner@ua.edu
Addressing the Problem before it's a Problem: Proactively Mitigating Behaviors in Autism Spaces will prepare attendees with evidence-based strategies for engaging with challenging behaviors across the autism spectrum. These strategies are designed to proactively support de-escalation, transitions, and other challenges while also strengthening family support, education, and person-centered interventions. The session will also educate participants on...
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Free event - all are welcome! Questions? Email jescrivner@ua.edu
Addressing the Problem before it's a Problem: Proactively Mitigating Behaviors in Autism Spaces will prepare attendees with evidence-based strategies for engaging with challenging behaviors across the autism spectrum. These strategies are designed to proactively support de-escalation, transitions, and other challenges while also strengthening family support, education, and person-centered interventions. The session will also educate participants on...
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College students and young adults face unique academic, social, financial, and transitional challenges that can contribute to increased mental health concerns and suicide risk. This webinar will explore risk and protective factors within this population while highlighting evidence-based approaches to early identification, intervention, and suicide prevention. Participants will learn how higher education institutions, healthcare and...
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All community members are welcome! Questions? Email jescrivner@ua.edu
