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SUMMARY:Words Matter: Stigma and Language in the OTP Context
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking webinar with Andrea Macone (BSAS) and Michael Jellison (MGH)  as they explore how the language we use shapes public perceptions of substance use and recovery. Through real-world examples and open discussion\, the speakers will address key questions such as: \n\nWhy do words matter?\nIn what situations can they matter most?\nAre there times you would adjust your language depending on the audience?\nWhat are some practical action steps for staff at Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs)?\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the impact of language in framing what the public thinks about substance use and recovery\nGive examples of alternatives to stigmatizing language\nGet answers to questions about how to discuss substance use with your community using an affirming and strengths-based approach
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/words-matter-stigma-and-language-in-the-otp-context/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
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SUMMARY:Patient-Centered Care in OTPs: Aligning Practice with Federal Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:OTPs are uniquely positioned to deliver a full continuum of outpatient and intensive outpatient services\, ensuring a patient-centered continuity of care as individuals move through recovery. \nThis webinar will explore how the fourth edition of The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria can be effectively applied within OTP settings to support best practices in holistic substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. \nParticipants will learn about The ASAM Criteria’s six assessment dimensions and how they are used to determine patient needs\, guide clinical decision-making\, develop treatment plans\, and deliver person-centered care. The session will highlight how aligning OTP services with ASAM-guided treatment planning can improve patient engagement\, enhance care coordination\, and support long-term recovery. \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the six dimensions of The ASAM Criteria\, and explain their role in individualized assessment and treatment planning in OTPs.\nDescribe how applying The ASAM Criteria supports patient-centered care and aligns with recent regulatory changes at OTPs.\nDiscuss how OTPs are well-equipped to deliver patient-driven care that adapts as patients move through different stages of treatment.
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/implementing-person-centered-care-using-the-american-society-of-addiction-medicine-asam-criteria/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250616T194519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T194519Z
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SUMMARY:OTP Staff Discussion Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open forum designed specifically for OTP staff! This is a casual\, drop-in event where you can: \n\nChat with OTP colleagues about challenges\, wins\, and creative solutions\nDiscover helpful resources and best practices from other OTPs\nBuild new connections and strengthen our OTP community\n\nNo registration or formal agenda—just drop in\, join the conversation\, and take what’s helpful to you. Join our listserv to receive details to access the session and updates on the latest events & resources.
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/otp-staff-discussion-hour-2/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250522T224755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T175411Z
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SUMMARY:Program Experiences – Enhancing Infectious Disease Services in the OTP Setting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on infectious disease services in Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs). The session will begin with an overview of the DPH Best Practice Memo on Infectious Disease Testing and Linkage to Care in OTPs\, followed by two guest presenters\, from Everest Recovery and Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center\, who will discuss their experience receiving infectious disease technical assistance over the past year. They will share their current workflows for infectious disease testing and linkage to care\, along with their notable successes and challenges in this area. Come with questions about infectious disease care and a readiness to share what’s been working well or been challenging at your practice! \nBy the end of this roundtable\, participants will be able to: \n\nSummarize the MA DPH Best Practice Memo\nExamine infectious disease testing programs at two MA OTPs\nAssess opportunities for enhancing infectious disease testing at their practice
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/program-experiences-enhancing-infectious-disease-services-in-the-otp-setting/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250425T142512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T122642Z
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SUMMARY:May 2025 OTP Convening on Patient-Centered Care
DESCRIPTION:This two-part\, statewide virtual convening brought together Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) professionals from across Massachusetts to explore patient-centered care strategies\, share challenges and successes\, and collaborate on real-world solutions. The agenda includes keynote speakers\, regional discussions\, interactive breakouts\, and guided meditations to support learning and connection. This convening offers up to 6.0 CEUs across multiple disciplines. Certificates will be issued based on attendance and participation. \nVisit the Virtual Convening – May 2025 OTP Convening on Patient-Centered Care page to learn about the sessions\, speakers\, schedule\, and more.
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/may-2025-otp-convening-on-patient-centered-care-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convening
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CREATED:20250403T124846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T122725Z
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SUMMARY:May 2025 OTP Convening on Patient-Centered Care
DESCRIPTION:This two-part\, statewide virtual convening brought together Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) professionals from across Massachusetts to explore patient-centered care strategies\, share challenges and successes\, and collaborate on real-world solutions. The agenda includes keynote speakers\, regional discussions\, interactive breakouts\, and guided meditations to support learning and connection. This convening offers up to 6.0 CEUs across multiple disciplines. Certificates will be issued based on attendance and participation. \nVisit the Virtual Convening – May 2025 OTP Convening on Patient-Centered Care page to learn about the sessions\, speakers\, schedule\, and more.
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/may-2025-otp-convening-on-patient-centered-care/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
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SUMMARY:Staff Discussion Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual\, staff-led drop-in session designed to connect OTP staff across programs. These open forums are a space to share challenges\, celebrate wins\, exchange ideas\, and learn from each other—no registration or agenda required. Just drop in and join the conversation!
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/staff-discussion-hour-4/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250404T005411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T165128Z
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SUMMARY:Caring for Pregnant and Parenting People in Opioid Treatment Programs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar exploring how Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) can create more supportive\, person-centered environments for pregnant and parenting individuals. We’ll also discuss a recent Massachusetts policy change that helps keep families together by removing automatic reporting requirements for parents in stable recovery. Guest speakers from the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) and Behavioral Health Network (BHN) will share insights and strategies to improve care for this population.
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/caring-pregnant-parenting-people-in-otps/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250404T005134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T005528Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Discussion Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual\, staff-led drop-in session designed to connect OTP staff across programs. These open forums are a space to share challenges\, celebrate wins\, exchange ideas\, and learn from each other—no registration or agenda required. Just drop in and join the conversation!
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/staff-discussion-hour-3/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250404T005054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T005822Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Discussion Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual\, staff-led drop-in session designed to connect OTP staff across programs. These open forums are a space to share challenges\, celebrate wins\, exchange ideas\, and learn from each other—no registration or agenda required. Just drop in and join the conversation!
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/staff-discussion-hour-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250403T214111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T122247Z
UID:10000007-1739365200-1739368800@massotptraining.org
SUMMARY:Reimagining Patient-Centered Care in OTPs
DESCRIPTION:This webinar supported OTP staff in deepening their understanding of person-centered care and its impact on treatment outcomes. Presenters from Spectrum Health Services shared how they promote patient agency and collaborative decision-making\, while a Recovery Coach with lived experience offered insights into navigating recovery and meeting the needs of individuals in care.
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/reimagining-patient-centered-care-in-otps/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250403T213534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T122432Z
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SUMMARY:Telehealth Best Practices for SUD and Considerations for Engagement in Counseling
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explored strategies to improve patient outcomes through telehealth\, with insights from CODAC Behavioral Healthcare and a spotlight on Massachusetts Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs). Topics included identifying barriers to telehealth\, recognizing its effectiveness\, and understanding the cultural shifts needed to support successful implementation in counseling settings for individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/telehealth-best-practices-for-sud-considerations-engagement-counseling/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250403T212906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T122540Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices for Patient-Centered Care: Expanding Infectious Disease Testing in OTPs
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable brought together Massachusetts Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs)\, the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS)\, and the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS) to discuss infectious disease testing and linkage to care. The session covered state and federal regulations\, best practices\, and strategies to expand testing for HIV\, hepatitis C\, and syphilis in OTP settings.
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/best-practices-for-patient-centered-care-expanding-infectious-disease-testing-in-otps/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250403T194445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T221721Z
UID:10000004-1729598400-1729603800@massotptraining.org
SUMMARY:Increasing Access to Take-Home Medications
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable featured Behavioral Health Network (BHN) and focused on strategies to enhance access to take-home medications in OTPs. OTP staff connected to share successes\, challenges\, and practical approaches to support patient-centered care.
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/increasing-access-to-take-home-medications/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250403T191409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T202807Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Federal Regulations for OTPs: An Open Q&A with SAMHSA
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an open Q&A session focused on the latest federal regulations for OTPs. Representatives from SAMHSA will be on hand to answer your questions\, offering direct insights and clarifications on the new regulations. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to engage with the experts!
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/navigating-federal-regulations-otps-open-qa-samhsa/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250609T122052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T122053Z
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SUMMARY:Impact of New Federal Regulations in Opioid Treatment Programs
DESCRIPTION:In June\, OTP colleagues across the state joined to learn about the regulatory changes and discuss considerations for implementation. While these sessions were focused on community-based OTPs\, some training content may apply to any OTP-certified program\, such as Intensive 24-Hour Diversionary Medically Managed Withdrawal Management Services\, 24-Hour Diversionary Medically Managed Withdrawal Management\, Services\, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs Operated by Penal Facilities. Virtual opportunities were offered to detail the waiver from certain regulatory requirements and specific guidance to align 42 CFR Part 8 and 105 CMR 164.000. \nParticipants were able to ask questions to clarify guidance\, discuss alignment with regulatory requirements\, and identify opportunities for navigating the changes. \nDiscussion: \n\nOverview of the changes within the new regulations.\nConsideration of changes and how they may impact OTP daily operations and the patient experience.\nCollective experiences and insights to navigate the path forward together.
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/impact-of-new-federal-regulations-in-opioid-treatment-programs-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T130620
CREATED:20250425T165052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T150614Z
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SUMMARY:Impact of New Federal Regulations in Opioid Treatment Programs
DESCRIPTION:In June\, OTP colleagues across the state joined to learn about the regulatory changes and discuss considerations for implementation. While these sessions were focused on community-based OTPs\, some training content may apply to any OTP-certified program\, such as Intensive 24-Hour Diversionary Medically Managed Withdrawal Management Services\, 24-Hour Diversionary Medically Managed Withdrawal Management\, Services\, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs Operated by Penal Facilities. Virtual opportunities were offered to detail the waiver from certain regulatory requirements and specific guidance to align 42 CFR Part 8 and 105 CMR 164.000. \nParticipants were able to ask questions to clarify guidance\, discuss alignment with regulatory requirements\, and identify opportunities for navigating the changes. \nDiscussion: \n\nOverview of the changes within the new regulations.\nConsideration of changes and how they may impact OTP daily operations and the patient experience.\nCollective experiences and insights to navigate the path forward together.
URL:https://massotptraining.org/event/impact-of-new-federal-regulations-in-opioid-treatment-programs/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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