Credits
Preconference Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
- 0.6 CEUs
- 6.0 Contact Hours
- 6.0 Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
- 6.0 Hours - NBCC
- 6.0 Hours - NCASPPB (C)
Main Conference Day One - Thursday, May 7th, 2026
- 0.6 CEUs
- 6.0 Contact Hours
- 6.0 Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
- 6.0 Hours - NBCC
- 6.0 Hours - NCASPPB (C)
Main Conference Day Two - Friday, May 8th, 2026
- 0.4 CEU
- 3.5 Contact Hours
- 3.5 Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
- 3.5 hours - NBCC
- 3.5 hours - NCASPPB (C)
NBCC: MAHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5514. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. MAHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of their programs.
NCASPPB (C): North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board has approved this workshop for up to 16 hours (SS, GSB & specialty hours including ETHICS, EBT, CSS, PSY & HIV hours available based on sessions attended).
Psychologists: MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for up to 16 hours Category A.
CEU: MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for up to 1.6 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
Contact Hours: MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for up to 16 Contact Hours.
Audience
Mental health and substance abuse professionals, including substance abuse counselors, psychologists, social workers, licensed clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, peer support specialists, nurses, school counselors, and other professionals interested in these topics.
Planning Committee
- Judi Swayne, LCSW, LCAS, Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- Vernetta Eleazer, MS, LCAS, CCS, Oasis Recovery Center
- Judith Johnson-Hostler, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC, CSI, Alcohol & Drug Council of North Carolina, Division of MH/DD/SUS, Addictions & Management Operations Section, NC Department of Health and Human Services, DPH - Maternal Health Branch (WICWS)
- Angela Ramsey, MSW, LCAS, CSI
- Linda Hamilton, CDAC, Beyond Addiction
- Melissa Parker, LCAS, CSI, Insight / Asheville Women's Recovery Center
- Hilary Beeler, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS / Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services
And the following individuals from Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC):
- Barbara Warren, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, Conference Planner / AHEC Mental Health Director
- Nick Hunter, Program Logistics Specialist