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Skip to content Search for: Home Events Programs & Services Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders Services Prevention Training/Technical Assistance Services Problem Gambling Services Public Health and Health Care Emergency Preparedness Services Professionals Contact Us The leaders in trainings & conferences. Affordable and engaging events taught by experts. Click to begin Want to discover more? Feel free to look around Click to begin OUR SERVICES TRAININGS & EVENTS We bring audiences quality continuing education with expert, nationally recognized trainers. Our events offer professional growth and success. PROGRAMS & SERVICES Our program management services build capacity, increase awareness, and enhance knowledge and skills for professionals and organizations. PROFESSIONALS Our goal is to enhance professionals and the workforce in the prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders, behavioral health, and other public health issues. See Some More Services WHAT ELSE DO WE PROVIDE? Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorders Services We provide support, trainings, and specialized services for the the development of Maine behavioral health professionals in the fields of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. We serve as one of three Maine Behavioral Health Workforce Development Collaborative (MBHWDC) partners. Prevention Training/Technical Assistance Services We provide program support, trainings, and technical assistance for the prevention workforce in Maine, and in New England, serving as the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (New England PTTC). Problem Gambling Services We coordinate services including training and development, in addition to managing the network of non­-casino self­-exclusion sites and administrative oversight of the Gambling Addiction Treatment Network of providers. Public Health and Health Care Emergency Preparedness Services We provide program development support for multiple public health and health care emergency preparedness services in Maine. MEET OUR TEAM Director of Operations, AdCare Maine and Director, New England PTTC Scott M. Gagnon, MPP, PS-C sgagnon@adcareme.org Director of Operations, AdCare Maine and Director, New England PTTC Scott M. Gagnon, MPP, PS-C sgagnon@adcareme.org Executive Director, AdCare Educational Institute, Inc. James J. Gorske, MBA jim@adcare-educational.org Executive Director, AdCare Educational Institute, Inc. James J. Gorske, MBA jim@adcare-educational.org Problem Gambling Services Coordinator Lori Manson, BS lmanson@adcareme.org Problem Gambling Services Coordinator Lori Manson, BS lmanson@adcareme.org Training Project Coordinator Sarah Johnson, BA, BS sjohnson@adcareme.org Training Project Coordinator Sarah Johnson, BA, BS sjohnson@adcareme.org Workforce Development Coordinator and SIRP/PRIME Program Coordinator Holly Kiidli, PS-C hkiidli@adcareme.org Workforce Development Coordinator and SIRP/PRIME Program Coordinator Holly Kiidli, PS-C hkiidli@adcareme.org Training & Outreach Coordinator – New England PTTC Erin Burnett, PPS eburnett@adcareme.org Training & Outreach Coordinator – New England PTTC Erin Burnett, PPS eburnett@adcareme.org Workforce Development Coordinator Lorana Laliberte llaliberte@adcareme.org Workforce Development Coordinator Lorana Laliberte llaliberte@adcareme.org Communications and Manager of Special Projects Jessica Mehorter, BS jmehorter@adcareme.org Communications and Manager of Special Projects Jessica Mehorter, BS jmehorter@adcareme.org Coordinator, Health Alert Network Nathaniel Riethmann Nathaniel.Riethmann@maine.gov Coordinator, Health Alert Network Nathaniel Riethmann Nathaniel.Riethmann@maine.gov Volunteer Management Coordinator and MRC State Coordinator Ed Molleo IV Edward.F.Molleo@maine.gov Volunteer Management Coordinator and MRC State Coordinator Ed Molleo IV Edward.F.Molleo@maine.gov Quality Assurance Manager Diane Geyer, LCPC, LADC, CCS dgeyer@adcareme.org Quality Assurance Manager Diane Geyer, LCPC, LADC, CCS dgeyer@adcareme.org VIEW THE FULL TEAM IMPACT NUMBERS 2019 Trainings & Conferences 379 Programs Managed 12 Workforce Development 11596 Collaborative Partnerships 83 WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY? “I think that AdCare presents well organized, interesting, and comfortable trainings, with the best food. I don’t know how the team gets it all done, but in all the years I have been attending events, AdCare’s are always the best!” “The presenter had a deep understanding of the topic and was able to get us to demonstrate new skills. I found this very worthwhile.” “I’ve been to many conferences in the field the past 20 years. This conference has been one of the best. I feel reenergized & excited to use new tools.” “I think this was an excellent training and really enjoyed the case study to discuss more information. This training helped me to get connected to more resources.” WHO WE ARE We bring audiences quality continuing education with expert speakers. Our events and program management services offer growth to professionals in the fields of substance use disorders, behavioral health, and public health. We value helping professionals succeed and share the vision of our community. About Us The mission of AdCare Educational Institute is to advance knowledge, skills, and awareness in the prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders, behavioral health, and related public health issues. The Institute accomplishes its mission through the development and implementation of high quality, yet affordable training programs and educational events. Activities are offered to individuals and organizations who directly or indirectly encounter problems associated with substance use disorders, mental health or are affected by other public health issues. From a humble beginning, the agency has grown significantly and currently has offices in Worcester, Massachusetts and Augusta, Maine. The New England branch is co-located in the Augusta office. Latest News Update: AdCare Maine modifies policies in response to coronavirus April 9, 2020 AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc., continues to monitor the quickly evolving developments related to COVID-19. AdCare Maine continues to meet internally to create contingency plans of […] New England PTTC Newsletter | April 2020 Edition The second edition of the New England PTTC’s bi-monthly newsletter is available. This month’s edition features an update from the director, COVID-19 resources, regionally and nationally developed trainings and tools […] COVID 19 – SAMHSA Resources for Behavioral Health Programs SAMHSA has organized trending information for behavioral health programs including COVID-19 guidance for telehealth remote communication, disaster planning tips for treatment programs, COVID-19 guidance for opioid treatment programs and more. 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