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VSIAS 2009:

“Intervention and Treatment of Co-occurring Illness,
Substance Use Disorder”

 

Welcome Addiction Professionals,

The Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies (VSIAS) is in its eighth year of operations! This premier addictions studies conference is truly a collaborative venture. See Sponsors for a listing of the many organizations that contribute time, energy, wisdom, and resources.

This year, 2009, we look forward to VSIAS taking place in the Williamsburg Hospitality House. This will allow participants to remain in air-conditioned comfort during the hot days of July, with no need to walk in the morning heat to attend your first session and then walk back at the hottest hour of the day. Additionally, the Williamsburg Hospitality House is convenient to local restaurants and boutiques, allowing attendees to sample the local fare and purchase Williamsburg mementos.

VSIAS continues to provide an ideal opportunity for participants to bring family members and stay additional days to enjoy the many attractions of Williamsburg (Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, dozens of golf courses, outlet shopping, and the beaches are just a little over an hour away.)

In short, the Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies has it all--­ the Premier Addictions Conference, excellent speakers, timely topics, reasonable fees for conference attendance and rooms, a historic location,  and CEUs available through The College of William and Mary. Most of all, it fosters networking between you and other respected addiction professionals attending VSIAS.

See you there!
Patrice
Patrice Porter, LPC, LSATP
Chair 09, Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies 

Featured Tracks (see Presenter page for list of featured speakers):

  • Adolescents
  • Basics
  • Gender Specific
  • Military Trauma
  • Process
  • Skill Training

VSIAS will also provide content-specific continuing education workshops for those of you seeking recertification and/or licensure continuing education hours. The cost for CEU’s from The College of William & Mary is $10.00. Cash or check.

Special Feature! 3 credit hour graduate course.
“Substance Abuse and Society” (meets education requirements for LPC);
E-mail info@vsias.org for registration information on the Grad Course

PLEASE NOTE:

  • VSIAS registration has changed this year. Please download your registration form and mail your registration form and payment to: VSIAS, P. O. Box 29726, Richmond, VA 23242-0726 by July 5, 2009. We will be accepting Purchase Orders. If you cancel up until July 5, 2009, then there will be a $50 fee for canceling. If you cancel after July 5, 2009, then there will be a $75 fee for canceling. Reimbursement will be by check if there is a cancellation. There will be on-site registration. Checks only on-site made out to VSIAS. If you are paying by credit card, VSIAS will accept Master Card and Visa only (no credit cards accepted for on-site registrations). You will need to click on the PayPal button and submit your credit card payment before mailing your registration form to us. Please send a copy of your credit card confirmation with your registration.
  • Awards Luncheon will be on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. The cost is $15.00 and must be paid when you send in your registration with your check or if you pay by credit card (Master Card or Visa) you must include this fee with your registration fee. We will accept Purchase Orders. There will be no Awards Luncheon tickets sold at the conference.
  • If you are applying for a Working Scholarship, please contact Ron Pritchard at ronpritchard@verizon.net. Instructions for the Working Scholarship are on the HOME page and should be read before contacting Ron.
  • Pre-register for all workshop preferences. Skill-building workshops are limited to a specific number and assigned on a first-come (by the date of registration) basis. A waiting list will be generated. For those workshops not limited in number, pre-registration is preferred in order to best accommodate space requirements. You are not required to adhere to these choices and will still have the flexibility to go to any presentation that has space.
  • Early Bird registration is March 15, 2009 – May 31, 2009. One Day: $125, Three-Day: $285.
  • Regular registration is June 1, 2009 – July 15, 2009. One Day: $150, Three-Day: $345.
  • On-Site registration will cost One Day: $160, Three-Day: $370. Payable by Agency/Organization check only. No personal checks. You will not be able to use a credit card to register at this time. There will be no Awards Luncheon tickets sold.
  • Cancellations ALL cancellations must be received in writing. If you cancel up until July 5, 2009, then there will be a $50 fee for canceling. If you cancel after July 5, 2009, then there will be a $75 fee for canceling. Reimbursement will be by check if there is a cancellation.
  • No print copies of handouts will be provided. Handouts will be available for download at www.vsias.org after the conference.
  • There is free parking at the Williamsburg Hospitality House on a first come basis.
  • Class cancellations may occur if there are not enough participants registered for that session.
  • Once your registration and payment are received, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. PRINT and BRING your CONFIRMATION receipt with you to the conference so you will remember your workshops. VSIAS will not provide you with a record of your workshop choices on-site. If your EMPLOYER is registering for you, please make sure they give you a copy of your confirmation with workshops listed.
  • No print copies of handouts will be provided. Handouts will be available for download at www.vsias.org after the conference. There will be no CD handouts.