Throughout this webinar, attendees will be introduced to the foundational aspects of creating and sustaining productive community-based research partnerships. The presenters will highlight successful case studies and models that demonstrate the practical application of these collaborations, showcasing how they can lead to the development of innovative, evidence-based treatment strategies specifically tailored for women. Key discussions will include case examples such as the integration of exercise and wellness programs and the enhancement of peer support efforts, illustrating the diverse ways in which partnerships can enrich treatment interventions. However, the primary focus will remain on the overarching strategies and principles that guide these successful collaborations. Designed for social workers, treatment professionals, researchers, and advocates, this webinar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster meaningful collaborations that can significantly impact women’s recovery journeys. Join us to learn how you can contribute to advancing women's substance use disorder treatment through the power of community-based research partnerships.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the Foundations of Community-Based Research Partnerships: Understand the essential elements and benefits of forming partnerships between academic institutions and community organizations for enhancing substance use disorder treatment among women.
2. Examine Successful Models of Recovery-Oriented Community Collaborations: Gain insights into effective collaborative models that integrate research and practice, focusing on how these partnerships facilitate the development and implementation of innovative treatment strategies.
3. Apply Principles of Partnership to Improve Women's Treatment Outcomes: Learn strategies for applying community-based research partnerships to real-world treatment settings, enhancing outcomes for women in recovery from substance use disorders.

Moderator:

Lili Windsor, PhD, MSW, Professor of Social Work and Associate Dean for Research. School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Presenters: 

Natasha S. Mendoza, PhD, MSW, Associate Professor, Arizona State University School of Social Work

Beverly Wohlert, PhD, CEO, Arizona Women’s Recovery Center

Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement no. 1H79TI086770 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

PCSS-MOUD Funding Statement:

Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement no. 1H79TI086770 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

ASWB ACE CE Language: 

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), provider #1163, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CSWE maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 01/23/2018 - 01/23/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 continuing education credits.