The Brien Center Networking and Training Night

Title: HELP! Does My Client Need to be Sectioned? Involuntary Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment.

Presented by: Dr. Linda Smothers - The Brien Center.

Overall Conference Description:

Background and information about Massachusetts laws regarding involuntary evaluation and treatment. We will cover Section 12 and Section 23.

At the end of this training participants will be able to:

· Review current Massachusetts laws regarding involuntary psychiatric assessment and commitment

· Identify criteria for involuntary assessment and admission

· Discuss complex clinical presentations and appropriateness of Sections 12 and 23

Agenda - Tuesday October 9, 2024

500 PM – 530 PM Registration, Refreshments and Networking

530PM -700 PM Program

Location: Zucchini's Restaurant - Pittsfield, MA

Please feel free to send the invitation to your colleagues within the community that may be interested in attending.

Approval for 1.5 CE for Social Work, LMHCs, Nurses, LADCs and Psychologists have been received. Please contact Anna Paladino, Training Coordinator at [email protected] with any questions. There is NO fee for CEs.

Host or Publisher The Brien Center