Sans Bar - St. Louis is back by popular demand! Join us Saturday, November 2nd for Sans Bar: Refilled. It will be a night of good times & good vibes sans alcohol. Unlimited handcrafted AF (alcohol-free) beverages, music by dj vThom, late night food, mingling, and a few more surprises. Oh, and the best part - you’ll be able to remember it all the next day. It's going to be a boooooze free bonanza - costumes optional.

This training will equip teens with the tools to effectively use their voices to advocate for law and policy changes with regard alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. It is open to both high school students and sponsors who work with teens (counselors, teachers, other professionals, etc). The event is free but registration is required. This event is sponsored by the Elevate Youth Coalition. Elevate is a group of teens who meet twice a month to discuss the importance of mental health in…

NCADA’s 4th Annual Heroin/Opioid Remembrance and Resource Event is a benefit to remember those lost to our region’s opioid epidemic, to celebrate those in recovery, and to provide resources to families coping with substance use issues. This event will feature a delicious Italian appetizer buffet with open seating. Throughout the evening, we will hear from various speakers on their unique role in addressing the heroin and opioid epidemic. Bartolino's is located at 2103 Sulphur Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139 (next to Drury…

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a one-day training that teaches participants how to provide initial help to young people experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance use disorders. This program is designed for adults who interact with youth ages 12-18. The information presented will help you:  Be aware of some basic signs and symptoms of the most common mental health disorders among youth  Recognize potential warning signs exhibited by youth with mental health issues…

This month’s speaker and topic: Dr. Alex Ramsey, Washington University: “Genomic Applications for Smoking Cessation and Smoking-related Diseases” The St. Louis Coalition on Addictions is an NCADA program that brings together individuals concerned about addiction. It provides a forum for networking, for learning and advocacy about the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and for discussion of other addictions. Participation is open to anyone interested in the prevention and treatment of addictions. Lunch is provided free of charge…

The goal of this program is to provide law enforcement (with an emphasis on interviewers and interrogators), attorneys, and guardians ad litem with the necessary education and tools to understand and successfully communicate with children while minimizing trauma. This event is free, however, registration is required. Registration: This program is funded by the Missouri Task Force on Children’s Justice.

When you sign a code of ethics, who is the commitment really between? Who determines what's right and what's wrong? Ethics yoU will help you answer these questions, and more. Explore priorities that drive ethical decisions Review codes of ethics Complete a self assessment to examine your approach to ethical decision making Practice applying ethic codes Cost is $30. (3 contact hours approved by the Missouri Credentialing Board and the State Committee for Social Workers.) Registration is required, and is due by December 3.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a one-day training that teaches participants how to provide initial help to young people experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance use disorders. This program is designed for adults who interact with youth ages 12-18. The information presented will help you:  Be aware of some basic signs and symptoms of the most common mental health disorders among youth  Recognize potential warning signs exhibited by youth with mental health issues…