The 4th Annual Veterans Conference 2014

Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery for Veterans May 14–15, 2014 Hilton Harrisburg One North 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17101

Sponsored by a grant from SAMHSA and coordinated by DUCOM/BHE

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Educational Objectives ANSI/IACET Standard which is recognized internationally as the Standard of good practice. As a result of their Authorized Provider By the end of this conference participants will be able to: status, Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare • Recognize unique traits displayed by veterans to law enforcement Education is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that officers; qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. Drexel University College • Identify initiatives of the Veterans Administration to address of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education, is authorized by substance abuse among veterans; IACET to offer .9 CEUs for this program. • Cite issues that can occur as OAF/OIF/OEF reintegrate into their families and communities; PA Educators Act 48: Drexel University College of Medicine, • Recognize resilience and supports that can assist veterans in Behavioral Healthcare Education is recognized by the Pennsylvania many aspects of life. Department of Education to offer continuing education credits under Act 48 guidelines. Drexel University College of Medicine, Target Audience Behavioral Healthcare Education adheres to Act 48 Continuing Education Guidelines. PA educators will receive a maximum of9 • Veterans Service Organizations hours of credit for attending this program. • Behavioral Health Program Administrators and Clinicians • Criminal Justice Professionals PCB (PA Certified Additions Counselor): Drexel University College • State/local officials or citizens interested in diversion of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education will award a • County MH/MR Administrators maximum of 9 PCB Approved Hours of Education for this program. • Professionals involved in the court system Our program is certified by the Pennsylvania Certification Board, • Officers involved or interested in CIT Provider # 133. Credit Information Conference Etiquette APA (Psychology): Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral It is difficult to maintain room temperatures that are comfortable Healthcare Education is approved by the American Psychological for all participants. Conference attendees should be aware that Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. room temperatures will vary throughout the conference center. A Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare light sweater or jacket is helpful when room temperatures become Education maintains responsibility for the program and its content. too cool. This program is being offered for up to 9 hours of continuing education. Participants are asked to turn off cell phones and beepers when attending a workshop, or to change them to a silent signal, if CPRP: Drexel University College of Medicine/BHE is approved by the necessary. Please step outside of the room when responding to a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (Provider #107) to sponsor page or a call. continuing education for Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners. Drexel University College of Medicine/BHE maintains Hotel Information responsibility for the program and its content. This program is The conference will be held at the Hilton Harrisburg, One North Second being offered for up to 9 hours of continuing education. Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. A block of sleeping rooms has been LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT (PA SBSWE Licensed Social Workers reserved at the hotel for the rate of $134 single/double. This special in Pennsylvania): Drexel University College of Medicine is a rate is only guaranteed until April 21, 2014. To make reservations, preapproved provider of continuing education for Social Workers please call the Hilton directly at 717-233-6000. Be sure to mention and Clinical Social Workers. This program is being offered for up to Drexel University College of Medicine Veterans Conference. 9 hours of continuing education. Parking – Overnight guests of the Hilton Harrisburg are offered a NBCC (National Counselors):“Drexel University College of Medicine/ special subsidized rate for parking in the connecting Walnut Street BHE is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) parking garage. The reduced rate of $10.00/Evening – Unlimited and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC Exits for Overnight Guests and $5.00/Exit for Daily Meeting Guests. requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the ADA Accommodations program.” We can award a maximum of 9 hours of CE Credit. Individuals needing accommodations under ADA should contact PA Nurses: Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral the registrar at 215 831-4055. Healthcare Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Participants will be awarded a maximum of 9 contact Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) hours for attending this program by Grant #5H79SM059266-02 from SAMHSA entitled “Trauma Related Services to Promote Community-based CEU (IACET): Drexel University College of Medicine, Living in our VA Population.” The views expressed in written Behavioral Healthcare Education has been accredited conference materials or publications and by speakers and as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this of the Department of Public Health and Human Services; accreditation, the Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices or Healthcare Education has demonstrated that it complies with the organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Page 2 Biographies of Plenary Presenters

Major General Tony Cucolo is the Divinity from Princeton University where he graduated Magna Commandant of the U.S. Army War College. Cum Laude. His hobbies include high altitude mountaineering, Prior to his arrival at Carlisle Barracks, he rock climbing and backpacking. He has published several articles spent ten months as the Director of Force and book chapters and most recently co-authored Warrior Development for the Deputy Chief of Staff, Reintegration which is planned for a November 2014 release. Department of the Army in . MG Cucolo’s most recent operational David Finkel is a journalist and author assignment was as Commanding General, who since 2007 has been documenting 3rd and / the effects of war on the human psyche. , . During that His finely honed methods of immersion time, he deployed the Division Headquarters to to command reporting and empathy for often- all US forces operating in the seven Iraqi provinces north of overlooked lives yield stories that transform Baghdad. Throughout their tour, the Marne conducted readers’ understanding of the difficult counterinsurgency and stability operations, implemented Arab of the difficult subjects he depicts. His – Kurd confidence building measures along that interior ethnic most recent book, the critically acclaimed fault line, supported the Iraqi national election of 2010, and Thank You For Your Service, chronicles the executed the significant drawdown of US forces in the summer of challenges faced by American soldiers and their families in war’s 2010, successfully ending Operation Iraqi Freedom and opening aftermath. It is the recipient of the Carla Cohen Literary Prize for Operation New Dawn in northern Iraq. MG Cucolo has served non-fiction and is a finalist for the 2013 National Book Critics 18 of the past 33 years in Infantry and Armored divisions. He Circle Award in non-fiction, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize commanded grade, commanded a mechanized infantry for Current Interest, and the Public Library’s Helen , Armored Combat Team and was Deputy Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism. His previous Commanding General for a Light Infantry Division. While in book, The Good Soldiers, a bestselling account of a U.S. infantry battalion command, he deployed his units into Bosnia, along with battalion during the “surge,” won multiple awards and a deployment into Operation Enduring Freedom and served as was named a top ten book of the year by the New York Times. An Deputy Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force, during editor and writer for The Washington Post, Finkel has reported the ’s service in from 2003 from Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, and across the United to 2004. As a General Officer his assignments include Director, States, and has covered wars in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Joint Center for Operational Analysis of Iraq, Afghanistan and Among his honors are a Pulitzer Prize in 2006 and a MacArthur the U.S. Gulf Coast immediately after Hurricane Katrina. He is a Foundation “genius” grant in 2012. He lives in the Washington, graduate of the US Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School, D.C. area. the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and is a proud graduate of the U.S. Army War College Class of 1998. He James R. McKay is a Professor of holds a bachelor’s degree from the US Military Academy and a Psychology in Psychiatry at the University Masters degree from the University of San Francisco. MG Cucolo of Pennsylvania. He is the Director of the is married to Ginger and they have three grown children and a Penn Center on the Continuum of Care in Great Dane. Home is wherever the Army sends them the Addictions, and the Director of the Philadelphia VA Center of Excellence in Lt. Colonel Douglas A Etter is the Division Substance Abuse Treatment and Education Chaplin for the 28th Infantry Division for the (CESATE). Dr. McKay received a Ph.D. Army National Guard. He is from Harvard University, and completed responsible for 12,000 soldiers and manages a postdoctoral fellowship in substance 27 Unit Ministry Teams. Additionally, he abuse treatment outcome research at Brown University. He is is the Manager, Public and Community the recipient of numerous National Institute of Health research Relations for the Lebanon VA Medical grants, including 6 R01s, a P01 Center, and K02 and K24 awards. Center where he is responsible for all Dr. McKay is the author or coauthor of over 150 peer reviewed strategic and operational communications, journal articles, 22 book chapters, and two books. His work community and stakeholder relationships has included evaluations of continuing care treatments for and is a member of the Administrative Executive Board. Lt. alcohol and cocaine use disorders, evaluations of American Colonel Etter is a veteran of two combat tours of Operation Iraqi Society of Addiction Medicine and other patient placement Freedom. He is a recipient of the Combat Action Badge, two criteria, development of adaptive interventions for substance Bronze Star Medals and twenty other military decorations. He is use disorders, and the identification of factors over time that a graduate of the Chaplin Officer Basic, Advanced and Lieutenant predict relapse following substance abuse treatment. He has Colonel Course as well as a graduate of Command and General been a member of National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Health Staff College and the US Army War College. He has numerous Services Grant Review Committee, and is a fellow of Division 50 awards including the RD Frye Community Hero Award and the of the American Psychological Association. Dr. McKay’s current Communications Award from the US Department of Veterans research efforts are focused on the development and evaluation Affairs. Additionally, he is an ordained Presbyterian minister and of flexible approaches to the management of addiction. a state certified paramedic. He possesses a Master’s Degree in

Page 3 Conference Information

Conference Planning Committee Carrie Amann, PA DOC, Harrisburg Julie Bergstresser, VA Medical Center, Lebanon Michael Brown, DBH, Veterans Jail Diversion Coordinator, Philadelphia Christina M Finello, DBH, Specialized Clinical and Criminal Justice Unit, Philadelphia Kirk Heilbrun, Drexel University, Philadelphia Dennis Hughes, Chairman, MH Advocacy Council, Pittsburgh Terence E. Moloney, OMHSAS, Harrisburg Donna N. McNelis, Drexel College of Medicine, Philadelphia John Spicer Nichols, Penn State University Jessica Reichenbach, OMHSAS, Harrisburg Michael Rocco, Allegheny County DHS/OBH, Bureau of Adult MH Services Katy Winckworth-Presnar, PA MH and Justice Center of Excellence

David Finkel, a Pulitzer Prize winner and MacArthur Genius awardee will be available to sign “Thank You for Your Service” on Thursday May 15, 2014. We will have the book for sale throughout the conference.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Full Conference Fee - $85.00 Fee includes tuition, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and a luncheon. Continuing education certificates are also included in the registration fee. Registration fee does not include overnight accommodations. There will be paid scholarships to the first 50 Veterans who register for this conference. This scholarship will include all of the above noted amenities. These scholarships do not include overnight accommodations. Refunds will be made up until five (5) working days prior to the conference minus a $25 administrative fee. All refund requests must be submitted in writing. Substitute attendees are permissible with approval from the Registrar prior to the conference. A confirmation letter will be e-mailed to all registrations received within 5 working days prior to the conference. Driving instructions are available on page 2 of this brochure or on our website at www.drexelmed.edu/bhe.

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Veterans Conference 2014 Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery for Veterans

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

11:30am Registration and Snacks 12:30pm – 12:45pm Welcome - Donna N. McNelis, PhD 12:45pm – 1:00pm Opening Remarks – Lynn Patrone, OMHSAS, Chief of Staff 1:00pm – 2:00pm Plenary I – James R. McKay, PhD “VA Initiatives in Addressing Substance Abuse” 2:00pm – 3:00pm Plenary II - Lt. Colonel Douglas A Etter “Police Negotiations with Veterans” 3:15pm – 3:30pm Break 3:30pm – 5:00pm Concurrent Session I

3:30-5:00pm W01 - Vet Centers: Assisting Combat Theater Veterans and Their Families in their Readjustment to Civilian Life Deborah Jesseman, MSW, LSW Team Leader, Norristown Vet Center, Norristown, PA Michael Volz, BA, Veteran Outreach Specialist, Harrisburg Vet Center, Harrisburg, PA Service members and veterans returning from combat theater deployments have many unique and specific needs during their readjustment to civilian life. A portion of those returning veterans will find themselves involved in the justice system. This workshop will focus on the needs of returning service members and their families, the role and mission of the Harrisburg and Norristown Vet Centers, and ways to improve access to care for veterans in the Commonwealth.

W02 - The Lehigh County Veterans’ Mentor Program Steve Luksa, Debbie Garlicki, Brenda Trayes, Maureen McManus and Shane Schmeckenbecher, Lehigh County District Attorney’s Veterans’ Mentor Program Steering Committee Members, Allentown, PA The Lehigh County Veteran’s Mentor Program provides qualified veterans with a trained mentor who serves as an advocate and ally, helps them navigate court, treatment and VA systems. The program helps our veterans receive the services they need to reach their full potential as productive members of society. At the completion of the presentation participants will be able to determine the viability of a program in their community, identify how to create a program, and understand what training and reference materials are necessary.

W03 - Caring for PTSD and Addiction Shari Kim, PhD, Psychology Resident, TrueNorth Wellness Services, York, PA This workshop will explore the complex interaction of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and addictions in individuals, including veterans. Participants will learn how to identify and understand the experience of PTSD, how veterans with PTSD use drugs and alcohol to cope with the symptoms, and how addictions can mask and complicate identification of mental health symptoms. Case studies will be presented, and treatment issues and methods will be explored.

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Thursday, May 15, 2014 8:45am – 9:00am Welcome 9:00am – 10:00am Plenary III - Major General Tony Cucolo “Issues of Reintegration” 10:00am – 10:15am Break 10:15am – 11:45am Concurrent Session II 11:45am – 1:00pm Lunch and Book Signing 1:00PM – 2:30pm Concurrent Session III 2:30PM – 3:30pm Plenary IV – David Finkel “Thank You For Your Service” 3:15pm Evaluations, Continuing Education Validation and Adjournment

10:15-11:45am T04 - Substance Abuse in OEF/OIF Era Veterans Clare Seletsky, MA, Clinical Coordinator - First Responder Addiction Treatment Program, Livengrin Foundation Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom era veterans face unique challenges in reintegration following deployments. Exposure to combat trauma, multiple deployments and lack of mental health/addiction providers are some of the reasons that chemical dependency and abuse in OIF and OEF veterans is staggering. SAMHSA estimates that 20% of returning veterans are abusing or dependent on alcohol or drugs. This self- report based figure is likely much lower than reality for these veterans. This workshop will explore barriers to treatment, military policy on drug and alcohol use, as well as tips for providers working with recent veterans with substance use disorders. T05 - Breaking Free: The Power of Choice: Veterans’ Edition Jean Coyne, MSEd, Program Supervisor, Pittsburgh Mercy Health System Kacie McGregor, LSW, MSW, Prevention Specialist, Pittsburgh Mercy Health System Stephen Schott, BA Prevention/Intervention Specialist, Pittsburgh Mercy Health System, Pittsburgh, PA Breaking Free: The Power of Choice is a therapeutic group designed for the forensic and other at-risk populations. It is essential to tailor group experiences and facilitators to meet the needs of the veteran population. Finding a professional facilitator who has military experience in order to provide culturally-competent services is essential. This leader can better meet veterans where they are and help them to consider how they, as veterans, have different needs and may develop belief systems differently due to their military experiences. Participants will learn how the Cognitive Self-Change model is utilized in group to challenge veterans’ beliefs and support them developing new, healthy thinking.

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Thursday, May 15, 2014 10:15-11:45am continued T06 - CIT for Veterans Michael Brown, Veterans Jail Diversion Coordinator, Specialized Clinical and Criminal Justice Unit, Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, Philadelphia, PA Jeff Hoerger, LPC, Team Leader, Bucks County Vet Center Lawrence Davidson, MSW Candidate, West Chester University CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) programs are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing mental health crises. A special module focused on the needs of veterans has been developed in Pennsylvania. Frequently, police are the first responders when veterans are in crisis or display symptoms of mental illness which may be disruptive to the public. This session will describe some of the unique considerations that need to be employed when working with veterans.

1:00–2:30pm T07 - York County Veteran Treatment Court (VTC) - Trials, Errors and New Initiatives Craig Trebilcock, JD, Court of Common Pleas Julie Bergstresser, MSW, Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator, Lebanon VA Medical Center Andrew Frantz, Treatment Court Administrator Barre Shepp, Mentor Coordinator for veterans Treatment Court Heather Lape, Veterans Treatment Court Probation Officer, York, PA The York County Veterans Treatment Court has partnered with the Magisterial District Courts to help identify and serve veterans in need, prior to penetrating into the justice system. Many summary level offenses “are the tip of the iceberg” when dealing with veterans returning back into our communities. Courthouse Facility Dogs and Mentors are most important. Mentors serve as a coach, guide, role model and support in a vet-to-vet relationship. The team has partnered with physicians to reduce unnecessary opiate prescriptions and demonstrates a unique role with law enforcement. T08 - The PA Department of Corrections: Veteran Initiatives Christopher E. Reed, MBA, Veterans Coordinator, PA DOC Otis Nash,Veteran Service Unit Project Manager Krista Griffith, PA Board of Probation and Parole The PA Department of Corrections has recognized the numbers of veterans residing within the institutions. Several forward-thinking initiatives have been developed to address the veteran population and to assist veterans for reentry to society. This session will describe the Veterans Service Units (VSUs) as well as highlight the innovative steps taken to streamline reentry. Additionally, the presenters will describe the Graterford’s dog training program entitled “A New Leash on Life” which trains service dogs for veterans with PTSD.

Page 7 Registration Form

You may register online by logging onto our website at www.drexelmed.edu/bhe and clicking on the Conferences link on the left hand side of the page. This will take you to theVeterans Conference page where you will be able to view the entire brochure and either click the link to register online.

This form should only be used if you do NOT have internet access. To register, please type or print clearly on this form and mail with payment. Duplication of this form is permitted. (Note: please be sure to fill out this form as you would like it to appear on your name badge and certicate.) PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY: Name______Degree______Employed by______Title/Position______Department______Work Address______City______State______Zip______Email Address*______Day Phone: (____) ______Evening Phone: (____) ______Fax: (____) ______Veteran: Yes No *We require a valid email address in order for you to receive your certificate. TYPE OF CREDIT DESIRED (Please check one) APA LSW/LCSW NBCC PA Act 48** PCB/CAC/CCDP/CCDP-D PSNA CEU CPRP ** Required for PA Act 48, Professional ID # ______Required for CPRP Certification # ______SPECIAL REQUESTS I require special assistance - please contact the Registrar at 215-831-4055 DAYS ATTENDING (Please check all that apply) Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Thursday, May 15, 2014 WORKSHOP CHOICES (Please check your choices below and be sure to select an alternate workshop in case your 1st choice is full) Concurrent Session I: W01 W02 W03 Concurrent Session II: T04 T05 T06 Concurrent Session III: T07 T08 PAYMENT - CONFERENCE FEE: $85.00 Enclosed is a check for the total amount of $ ______Please make checks payable to: Drexel University College of Medicine/BHE Please charge $ ______to my: Visa Mastercard Discover Card Cardholder’s Name______Credit Card Number______Expiration Date______Security Code______(3 numbers on back of card) Mail Registration Form with Payment to: Registrar • Veterans Conference • Drexel University College of Medicine/BHE Friends Hospital • P.O. Box 45357 • Philadelphia, PA 19124 Call: 215-831-4055 or toll-free 877-243-3033 for further information. Visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu/bhe to Register online. Page 8