Maine Prevention Certification Board

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting all of us right now, the Maine Prevention Certification Board (MPCB) has voted to offer case by case 90-day extensions on certification deadlines by request. Deadlines that fall between March 27th, 2020 and September 27th, 2020 are all covered under a 6 month extension. Deadlines September 28th, 2020 to present will be reviewed case by case. The MPCB will continue to accept requests for extensions until a consensus is reached that it is no longer necessary.

To submit a request for an extension, please email the MPCB Administrator at info@mainepreventioncertification.org with the following information at least 45 days prior to the deadline:

1: The reason for your request (reduced work hours, inability to obtain training hours, limited or frozen financial resources)

2: Documentation from your supervisor which confirms the reason for your request.

3: The estimated amount of time you will need in your extension.

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Welcome to the Maine Prevention Certification Board (MPCB) Website, your source for information on substance abuse and tobacco prevention credentials in Maine, including:

Information on prevention credentialing in Maine
Information on the board that administers credentialing in Maine
A manual that explains the certification process
Application materials
Training/continuing education information
Prevention ethics information
Announcements

The Maine Prevention Certification Board is a peer-led nonprofit organization, serving and representing prevention professionals under the sponsorship of AdCare Educational Institute of Maine. The certification board is committed to setting, monitoring and enforcing standards for Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention professionals to ensure the public’s protection and enhance the profession. The board is a proud member of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), which establishes standards and facilitates reciprocity for the credentialing of prevention professionals.[/column]

Maine CADC, LADC, or CCS Licensing & Exam:
For more information, please visit the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselor’s website:
http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/alcohol/index.html

Serve on the Maine Prevention Certification Board!
Link to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2TN3FDB

**Please note: There have been changes to the PS-C Initial Certification and Re-certification applications, effective 1-1-2018. In addition, there are new PPS Re-certification requirements as of 3-1-2018.

Maine Prevention Trainings Calendar – The Maine Workforce Development Workgroup and the Maine Prevention Certification Bard have partnered with community providers across the state to create a shared prevention training calendar. The vision is that this shared calendar will reduce training overlap and help in scheduling trainings with attendees across domains. View and search the Maine Prevention Training Calendar.

Prevention Technology Transfer Network – The purpose of the PTTC is to improve implementation and delivery of effective substance abuse prevention interventions, and provide training and technical assistance services to the substance abuse prevention field. View and search the PTTC training and events calendar. For local events, select the New England PTTC under the “center” drop down list.

Prevention for ME – Provides leadership, partnership, and education throughout Maine to reduce and prevent substance misuse, commercial tobacco use, and promote well-being across the lifespan. View the Prevention for ME event and training calendar.

AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc. – We bring audiences quality continuing education with expert instructors. Our events offer growth and success to professionals in the fields of substance use disorder, behavioral health, and public health. Browse our calendar and choose events for you. View and search the AdCare Maine training calendar.

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