The MassHire Department of Career Services, Commonwealth Corporation, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health – Bureau of Substance Addiction Services have partnered to offer training sessions for front line career center staff on addiction recovery and resources. These training sessions have been developed to address the impact of addiction to alcohol and other drugs and the influence of the recovery process on the customers utilizing MassHire Career Centers.

Session topics will include:

Elements of substance use problems, disorders, and addiction
Current state of substance use and addiction in Massachusetts
Overview of recovery and the recovery process
Overview of signs & symptoms associated with: alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, hallucinogens, opioids/opiates
Impact of substance use on the individual, family and friends
Resources for individuals and families for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of substance use problems
Making the Link Between Recovery and Career Counseling: Engaging individuals and establishing rapport; important considerations in building a career/education plan
Relevant referral options

These training sessions will provide information that enables career center counselors to efficiently and effectively engage, establish rapport, and support individuals in their recovery, while they pursue their career and educational goals.

Addiction, Recovery, and Available Resources Training - Springfield