This interactive training will provide participants with information and resources to support the mental well-being of LGTBQ+ youth. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice gender inclusive language while also increasing their understanding of the impact of inclusivity for positive outcomes specifically in reference to mental health and substance use.
Training Title:
Empowering Inclusivity: LGBTQ+ Youth, Substance Use, and Inclusive Language
Ashley Osborne is an accomplished nonprofit professional, specializing in the fields of sexual health, harm reduction, and substance use prevention, with a particular focus on LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults. With eight years of dedicated service in the nonprofit sector, Ashley brings a wealth of experience to the table, including two years of direct supervision.
The North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services is sponsoring a training series to support workforce development for systems that interact with, support, and provide treatment for persons who have mental illness co-occurring with an intellectual/developmental disability. The webinars will cover the most common challenges in providing effective care to this population.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6642. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Successfully completing the course (both part one and two) qualifies for up to 4 contact hours.
The completion of this course has been approved by the North Carolina Specialist Addiction Professional Practice Board for up to 4 credit hours. For questions please email us at bhs-support@unc.edu
