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.

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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 are one of three experienced organizations in the Partnership for ME.

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.

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MEET OUR TEAM

Director of Operations, AdCare Maine and Director, New England PTTC
Erin Burnett, PPS - eburnett@adcareme.org
Portrait of Erin Dunne, Training & Outreach Coordinator New England PTTC, smiling in professional attire.
Director of Operations, AdCare Maine and Director, New England PTTC
Erin Burnett, PPS - eburnett@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
Co-Director, New England PTTC and Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, AdCare Maine
Sarah Harlow, MA, PS-C sharlow@adcareme.org
Co-Director, New England PTTC and Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, AdCare Maine
Sarah Harlow, MA, PS-C sharlow@adcareme.org
Workforce Development Coordinator
Lorana Laliberte - llaliberte@adcareme.org
Workforce Development Coordinator
Lorana Laliberte - llaliberte@adcareme.org
Problem Gambling Services Coordinator
Lori Manson, BS - lmanson@adcareme.org
Portrait of Lori Manson, Problem Gambling Services Coordinator smiling in professional attire.
Problem Gambling Services Coordinator
Lori Manson, BS - lmanson@adcareme.org
Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator
Kim Parent, BA, B.U.S, PS-A kparent@adcareme.org
Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator
Kim Parent, BA, B.U.S, PS-A kparent@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 Project Coordinator
Ryan Kneeland, BA rkneeland@adcareme.org
Training Project Coordinator
Ryan Kneeland, BA rkneeland@adcareme.org
Fellow | Special Populations Researcher
ZamZam Abdirahman, BSN, RN ZAbdirahman@adcareme.org
Fellow | Special Populations Researcher
ZamZam Abdirahman, BSN, RN ZAbdirahman@adcareme.org
Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator, New England PTTC
Susan Pomerleau, BS - SPomerleau@adcareme.org
Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator, New England PTTC
Susan Pomerleau, BS - SPomerleau@adcareme.org
Communications
Jessica Mehorter, BS jmehorter@adcareme.org
Communications
Jessica Mehorter, BS jmehorter@adcareme.org
Quality Assurance Manager
Diane Geyer, LCPC, LADC, CCS dgeyer@adcareme.org
Quality Assurance Manager
Diane Geyer, LCPC, LADC, CCS dgeyer@adcareme.org
Director of Special Projects
Tammy McLaughlin, tmclaughlin@adcareme.org
Director of Special Projects
Tammy McLaughlin, tmclaughlin@adcareme.org
Coordinator, Health Alert Network Division of Public Health Systems
Nathaniel Riethmann Nathaniel.Riethmann@maine.gov
Coordinator, Health Alert Network Division of Public Health Systems
Nathaniel Riethmann Nathaniel.Riethmann@maine.gov

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.

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Latest News

Problem Gambling Services predicts increased demand due to expansion of no-cost problem counseling services

For more than a dozen years, Maine has offered no-cost counseling for problem gambling through Maine’s Gambling Addiction Treatment Network. This funding is available to cover the cost of counseling […]

Problem Gambling Services announces two free webinars in June

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Maine announces 3 NEW no cost problem gambling services in 2025

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