Central East PTTC Webinar Resources Page
Bisexual Women and Substance Misuse
Kate Bishop, MSSA (MSW)
April 27, 2022
This webinar was provided by the Central East PTTC. The Central East ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC are programs managed by the Danya Institute.
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Certificate of Attendance and CEUs: To be eligible for certification, you MUST be registered for this event through the DBH Training Institute. Additionally, you must have attended the live webinar in Zoom. The following certification is being provided:
- Social Work continuing education certificates (issued by the DC Board of Social Work and provided by the DBH Training Institute)
- To access this certificate-Approximately 15 business days after completing this training, log in to your DBH Training Institute account and go to "My Certificates." Make sure your pop-up blocker is turned off or you will not be able to view or print your certificate. Please contact the DBH Training Institute if you have further questions about the certificate process.
- See link for more information. Social Work Board: https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/social-work-licensing
- Counseling continuing education certificates (issued by the DC Board of Counseling and provided by the DBH Training Institute)
- To access this certificate-Approximately 15 business days after completing this training, log in to your DBH Training Institute account and go to "My Certificates." Make sure your pop-up blocker is turned off or you will not be able to view or print your certificate. Please contact the DBH Training Institute if you have further questions about the certificate process.
- See link for more information. Counseling Board: https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/professional-counseling-licensing
RESOURCES
Bisexual Women and Substance Misuse Fact Sheet
https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/central-east-pttc/product/bisexual-women-and-substance-misuse
Bisexual Resource Center https://biresource.org/
The Bisexual Resource Center works to connect the bi+ community and help its members thrive through resources, support, and celebration. Through this work, we envision an empowered, visible, and inclusive global community for bi+ people.
BiNet USA /www.binetusa.org/
The oldest advocacy group for bisexuals in the US, BiNet USA provides national network for bisexual organizations and individuals across the United States, and encourages participation and organizing on local and national levels.
The American Institute of Bisexuality https://www.bisexuality.org/
The American Institute of Bisexuality encourages, supports and assists research and education about bisexuality, through programs likely to make a material difference and enhance public knowledge, awareness and understanding about bisexuality.
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