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Annual Silver City Addiction Institute
General Information

The Silver City Addiction Institute is facilitated by addiction professionals and educators devoted to providing a vibrant training & fellowship experience.  The Institute will be held at the Global Resource Center on the campus of Western New Mexico University.

College Credit Available
 
The Annual Drug and Alcohol Institute is a required course for students at WNMU majoring in Chemical Dependency Studies.   Students needing college credit can register at WNMU for three hours at the 400 or 500 level in Criminal Justice or Psychology.  You can contact our Faculty Sponsor, Dr. John Bourdette, with questions, or register and meet with him when you arrive.  You must attend the entire Institute, and complete additional reading and writing assignments as assigned.

Continuing Education Credit

For those not needing college credits, there will be 25-32 CEU's of National Board of Certified Counselor Credits (NBCC).  These CEU's  are accepted by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board for all licenses issued including LPC, LADAC, and LSAA.

Accommodations

Lodging will not be provided on the campus, you can find local comfortable and affordable lodging in Silver City using the link below. Local camping is also available, but we will have to check on the forest closings closer to the event due to the fire conditions.

Standard Contents
Although the theme and special topics change yearly, there are standard components that are included each year to meet the ongoing training needs of practicing counselors.
 
Traditional Healing
Ethics
Licensure Test Preparation
Assistance with Licensure/Certification
 


Other Features
10th Annual Ron Nestle Golf Invitational
Herbal Walk
 

Find our more about Silver City at the Chamber of Commerce Web-site. Activities, Events, Art, Recreation and Lodging

For Information and Registration forms contact:

(505) 222-0327
or email nmaenorg@gmail.com


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