Description

Following our early discussion / webinar in November 2023 on military culture and high-risk factors for problematic gambling behavior among this population, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Problem Gambling Services (PGS) has invited OHA’s Veteran & Military Behavioral Health Liaisons to join us to continue learning about this population and to share some of the projects and programs OHA has initiated related to Veterans and the military population within our behavioral health system. Additionally, OHA's Veteran & Military Behavioral Health Liaisons, Emily and Susan, will offer content which may inform how we think about delivering services to Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF).

Time Frame

Webinar aired on 12/13/2023. The webinar recording will remain online indefinitely for participants to review and for everyone else to access and learn from. Continuing Education (CE) hours are not available for this recording. 

CE Hours

This webinar recording is not accredited for Continuing Education (CE) hours.

Who Should Attend

Families, mental health clinicians, addiction professionals, social workers, family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, prevention specialists, mental health treatment supervisors, agency administrators, other helping professionals.

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Presenter

Instructor Susan Davis

Susan Davis, MA is a licensed professional counselor and certified alcohol and drug counselor with over seven years of experience treating serious mental illness, personality disorders, and co-occurring conditions. An army veteran, she spent six years working with forensic inpatient clients at the Oregon State Hospital, specializing in trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and substance use treatment. Susan currently serves as a Program Implementation Strategist with the Oregon Health Authority’s Health Systems Division, where she provides subject matter expertise in substance use disorders and Veteran behavioral health.

Instructor Emily Watson

Emily Watson, MPA is the Veteran and Military Behavioral Health Liaison at the Oregon Health Authority, where she collaborates with state and federal agencies, tribes, and community partners to advance behavioral health programs and policies for veterans and military-connected communities. She has over ten years of experience with the State of Oregon and has worked in both public and nonprofit sectors, including service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine focused on community and economic development. She holds degrees in international affairs and public administration, with training in emergency and project management.
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