Opioid Initiative

Hope is Dope

 

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Hope Nights - Free & Open to the Public

Provided by BC3's Opioid Initiative

Hope Nights are free events open to the public aimed at bringing those in recovery and those supportive of recovery together for an evening of fun. 

March through December - View Hope Nights schedule

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Veterans in Recovery: Hope is Dope

This 4-class series is open to all veterans in recovery. Author and Licensed Professional Counselor Steve Treu will explain how to naturally activate the brain's reward pathways previously impacted by substance or alcohol use. You will learn science-based and spiritual-based tools to advance your recovery.  This class will be held on Tuesdays starting October 29th through November 12th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Abie Abraham VA Clinic, Conference Room 1MH009, 353 North Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001. 

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You Can't Fool Mother Nature: How Neurochemistry and Physics Guide Mental Health

This class is for professionals who work in the substance use and mental health fields. Based on the book New Eyes: A Unifying Vision of Science and Spirituality by licensed professional counselor Steve Treu, join us as we explore topics from the book with therapeutic suggestions on how to apply them for mental health. CEU Credits are available. This class will be held on Tuesdays, October 29th through November 12th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on BC3’s Main Campus in Classroom BH 186 and is available virtually.  

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Professional Training: Hope is Dope

This training is open to all county agencies and employees, human service and treatment providers and employees. Participants will learn the science behind addiction and the recovery process and how a well-informed and supportive community increases recovery rates. CEU credits are available where applicable. This class will be held on Tuesdays, November 12th and 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Butler County Community College, Main Campus, BH Building, Room 146.

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Hope is Dope: Community Series

This Community Series is free and open to the public. This class explores the concepts of addiction and recovery as described in the book Hope is Dope: Achieving Chemical Balance by author and Licensed Professional Counselor Steve Treu. This class will be held on the following Tuesdays: October 8^th, 16^th, & 22^nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Phillips Hall at the Butler County Family YMCA, 339 North Washington St. Butler, PA 16001. 

•  "The Brain is its Own Pharmacy"
• "Neuroplasticity: Rewiring the Brain"
• "Planning for Action"

Cost: Free 

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Establishing Financial Wellness

Establishing Financial Wellness is a course focused on providing you with the skills necessary to manage your money in ways that will give you peace of mind. This course is intended to provide you with an understanding of balancing your income to expenses through budget management. 

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Instructor: Steve Treu

 Licensed Professional Counselor and of author of:  Hope is Dope and New Eyes and Quantum Revolution Counseling

 

 

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Continuing Education Units

For licensed professionals needing CEU’s, “Reset Your Brain: Hope is Dope” provides 6 CEU’s.  Butler County Community College is a Pre-approved Sponsor. 

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Community Collaborators 

BC3 would like to thank the following collaborators that support  “Reset Your Brain: Opioid Initiative:

• Center for Community Resources
• ANR
• ART CENTER IN BUTLER
• CCO JUBILEE
• First Energy
• The Confluence in New Castle
• Roar Center in Sharon
• YMCA

 

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