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.
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
IMPACT NUMBERS 2019
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
Announcing the upcoming launch of our graphic medicine, Against the Odds – Request a copy now!
AdCare Maine and the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center are excited to announce the upcoming launch of our graphic medicine, Against the Odds – a new tool to help […]
Congratulations! Scott Gagnon, MPP, PS-C Honored with Dual Prevention Professional Awards
Please join us in congratulating Scott Gagnon, MPP, PS-C on his recent dual Prevention Professional of the Year Awards. Scott is a Certified Prevention Specialist and has been a professional […]
Join SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) on Wed., 10/30, 3—4 pm ET
October is Substance Use Prevention Month! Join SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) on Wed., 10/30, 3—4 pm ET, to learn about how states are advancing prevention + telling […]