MESUD LC 2026 Stigma Training Day

Friday May 29, 2026, from 9 am to 2:00 pm at Thomas College and on Zoom.

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Description:

Stigma against people with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) is a set of negative attitudes and stereotypes that can create barriers to treatment and make these conditions worse. Stigma can prevent people who need care from seeking it, disclosing substance use, or can result in poorer quality care. This hybrid training day will explore actionable steps to reduce SUD stigma in everyday clinical settings, to equip prescribing clinicians and their teams to better meet the needs of their patients.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand key concepts and theories related to the science of health stigma from a social-psychological perspective

2. Identify opportunities to implement evidence-based strategies to reduce stigma in everyday clinical context

Registration instructions:

Cost - Conference registration is complimentary, with coffee and lunch.

Continuing Ed Credit -

1. Review the information below
2. Choose to join us in-person at the Thomas College or virtually on Zoom
3. Review the agenda

Food:

Lunch and Light Refreshments will be provided. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options will be available.

Special Accommodations:

We will do our best to respond to requests. Please contact Bethany Underhill at [email protected] as soon as possible or by May 1, 2026 with any accommodation requests.

Certificates:

An electronic survey will be distributed to be completed within one week after the event. Certificates will be emailed within a month to those who complete the survey.

Continuing Medical Education

This activity includes topics recommended by the DEA and SAMHSA to satisfy 2023 MATE Act requirements.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Hanley Center of Health Leadership and Education and CCSME. The Hanley Center is accredited by the Maine Medical Association Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Hanley Center designates this conference for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity qualifies for up to 1 credit(s) of the 3 CME credit requirement for opioid Medic*tion education found in P.L. 2015, Chapter 488, Maine’s legislation to address the opioid drug crisis.

Contact Hours

This course has been approved by Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine (CCSME), as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 4 educational credits. NAADAC Provider #324712, CCSME is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

CCSME is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AdCare Educational Institute, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 4 hours of continuing education. Partial credit will not be issued.

Social Workers: The Board of Social Workers Licensure does not pre-approve continuing education. Retain a copy of certificate issued and training agenda to provide to the Maine State Board of Social Workers. Provision of these two documents is necessary for the Board of Social Workers to issue continuing education credit.

Licensed Counselors: The Maine State Board of Counseling Professionals does not pre-approve continuing education. Retain a copy of certificate issued and training agenda to provide to the Maine State Board of Counseling Professionals. Provision of these two documents is necessary for the Board of Counseling Professionals to issue continuing education credit.

4 contract hours CHES. CCSMEis a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Cancellations - If you need to cancel your registration, please contact Bethany Underhill at [email protected] | 207-878-6170.

Check out the image below for information about parking for those joining in-person. If you have any questions please contact Bethany and [email protected]

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