2025 Spring Registration Brochure

8 NJAMHAA's Spring Conference 2025 Morning Session DAY 1 | APRIL 8, 2025 Jason Jennings, MEd, MDiv Founder and CEO Community Association for Revitalization and Empowerment Corporation Number and Type of Credits: General Social Work Navigating Housing through Mental Health, Addiction, and Behavioral Challenges, Course #6189, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA) as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 2/26/2025 - 2/26/2027. Social workers completing this course will receive 1 general continuing education credit. This course is approved by the NJ Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA), as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #87719, NJAMHAA is responsible for all aspects of the programming. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This workshop is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to address the intersection of housing instability, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and behavioral challenges. Participants will explore the critical role stable housing plays in promoting health and well-being, while learning practical strategies to overcome barriers that clients face in accessing and maintaining housing. This session incorporates evidence-based approaches, including trauma-informed care and housing-first principles, to foster sustainable solutions. Through interactive discussions and actionable insights, attendees will develop the skills needed to collaborate with community partners, advocate for housing equity, and implement client-centered strategies that lead to lasting success. Navigating Housing through Mental Health, Addiction, and Behavioral Challenges SESSION 1.4............................................................... 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM By the end of the session, participants will be empowered to effectively support individuals and families in achieving stable, adequate, and sustainable housing, regardless of the challenges they face. Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 1. Identify barriers to housing stability. 2. Describe trauma-informed and housing-first practices. 3. List practical solutions for client engagement and support. Target Audience: Healthcare Professionals Audience Target Levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced