Julie Stevens - Prevention Training Services

Julie Stevens, MPS, ACPS, ICPS Julie’s Trainings

Georgetown, TX 78633 · 512-699-5914 · Juliestevens49@gmail.com

Julie Stevens is an energetic and enthusiastic trainer and advocate of science-validated substance abuse prevention strategies, programs and practices.

Recognized as the Texas Association of Addictions Professionals Terry Hale Addiction Professional of the year in 2009 for her contributions to the advancement of the profession.
Awarded the 2011 Presidential Leadership Award from the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium in recognition of her passion and commitment to creating healthy and safe communities,
Presented the 2012 Master’s Academic Achievement Award from the College of Liberal Studies of the University of Oklahoma, which recognizes the outstanding master’s graduate for exemplary achievement.
Awarded the 2019 Special Leadership Award from the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium for exemplary work in prevention.

What People Are Saying…

Facilitating more than 250 3-hour to 5-day workshops so far in her career, Julie Stevens has trained over 5000 people to make a positive impact on the prevention of substance abuse.

Here is a sample of their experiences with her:

“The presenter is highly knowledgeable and passionate about the Ethics of Prevention Specialists. She makes a dry topic very interesting and humorous.”
“Julie has confidence and knowledge of what’s going on. Great presentation.”
“Julie was outstanding – knowledgeable, funny, personable, able to deliver info.”
“Julie is very knowledgeable, excellent presenter and facilitator and very passionate.”
“Julie kept me entertained but also made me want to learn.”
“Great presenter, dynamic, makes topic very interesting and exciting
“Julie is an amazing trainer. She utilizes all teaching methods to help us understand the materials.”

With thirty years experience in the alcohol/drug abuse field including treatment, prevention and advocacy, Ms. Stevens’ areas of expertise include all aspects of substance abuse prevention training and technical assistance, program development, strategic planning, program administration, budget management, and networking.

Education

Masters of Prevention Science, University of Oklahoma

15 post-graduate hours, clinical psychology, Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Baylor University

Licenses and Certifications

International Certified Prevention Specialist # 701504 (1997 – present)

Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist (Texas) # 1191-1197 (2008 -present)

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (Texas) #886 (1988-2007)

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern (Texas) # 20922 (2013-2018)

Current Professional Activities

Adjunct Professor, University of Oklahoma, 2013 – present

Board Member, Texas Certification Board of Addictions Professionals, and Prevention Committee Chair, 2006 – present

Board Member-at-Large, International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, 2019-present.

Board Delegate, International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, and Prevention Committee Chair, 2007 – present

Member, CSAP’s Prevention Core Competencies Work Group, 2009 – 2013.

Advisory Committee Member, Austin Community College Human Services, 2014-2016

Member, Board of Directors, LifeSteps Council on Alcohol and Drugs, 2016-2017

Member Emeritus, Board of Directors, LifeSteps Council on Alcohol and Drugs, 2017 – present

Member, State of Texas Epidemiology Workgroup for Behavioral Health, 2017 – 2019

Member, Steering Committee, Conference on Integrating Primary and Behavioral Health Care Through the Lens of Prevention – 2015 – 2020

Recent Presentations

2021

January 7 – “Ethics Refresher,” – Texas Prevention Training, Virtual
January 13 – “A Lifespan Approach to Prevention,” – Texas Prevention Training, Virtual
January 29 – “Certified Prevention Specialist Exam Prep Course,” – Challenge
February 2 – “A Competent Workforce: Prevention Specialist Certification,” – CADCA
February 4 – “Ethics in Prevention Refresher,” – Texas Prevention Training, Virtual
March 3 – “Certified Prevention Specialist Exam Prep Course,” – Texas Prevention Training, Virtual
March 23 – “Certified Prevention Specialist Exam Prep Course,” – Guidance Care Center of Florida Virtual
April 2 – “Certified Prevention Specialist Exam Prep Course,” – National Prevention Specialist Conference Virtual
April 6 – “Opioids: The Making of a Crisis,” – Rainbow Days Virtual
April 13 – “Collective Efficacy: Creating a Community Collaboration,” – Arkansas Regional Prevention Provider, Region 6 Virtual
April 14 – “A Lifespan Approach to Prevention,” – Texas Prevention Training, Virtual
April 16 – “Social Determinants of Mental Health,” – Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina Virtual
April 20, 22, 27, 29 – “Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training,” – Texas Prevention Training, Virtual
May 6 – “Ethics in Prevention Refresher,” – Texas Prevention Training, Virtual
May 13 – “Vaping: The New Social Phenomenon,” – Rainbow Days
May 17 – “Social Determinants of Mental Health” and “Risk and Protective Factor Framework: Fostering Resiliency in Kids,” – Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina Virtual
June 2 – “Certified Prevention Specialist Exam Prep Course,” – Texas Prevention Training, Virtual
June 4 – “Social Determinants of Mental Health,” – Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina Virtual
June 18 – “True Colors,” – LifeSteps
July 9, 2021 – “Ethics for the Prevention Professional,” – Texas Prevention Training, Virtual
July 13, 2021 – “Ethics for the Prevention Professional,” – CADCA Mid-Summer Conference
July 15, 2021 – “Ethics for the Prevention Professional,” – CADCA Mid-Summer Conference
July 20, 2021 – “Social Determinants of Mental Health,” – Texas Prevention Training – Virtual
July 23, 2021 – “Social Determinants of Mental Health,” – Prevention Training Services – Virtual
August 4, 2021 – “CPS Exam Prep Course,” – Texas Prevention Training, Virtual
August 11, 2021 – “Prevention Across the Lifespan,” – Texas Prevention Training, virtual
August 12, 2021 – “It’s Time To Talk Again, Behaviors of Concern for Older Adults,” – Rainbow Days
August 26, 2021 – “Building a Competent Workforce,” – NPN Conference
August 27, 2021 – “Opioids: The Making of a Crisis,” – Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina
September 11, 2021 – “OK Boomer! SUD Risk and Protective Factors for Older Adults” – Texas Association of Addiction Professionals Conference
September 17, 2021 – “Strategies for Strengthening Families,” – Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina
October 5, 2021 – “True Colors,” – Wellness Point – Longview Texas
October 15, 2021 – “CPS Exam Prep Course,” – Prevention Training Services
October 26, 2021 – “Prevention Across the Lifespan,” and “Social Determinants of Mental Health,” – Addictions Professionals of North Carolina Conference
November 2, 2021 – “Basic Ethics in Prevention Refresher,” – Texas Prevention Training.
November 10, 2021 – “Prevention Across the Lifespan,” – Texas Prevention Training, virtual
November 19, 2021 – “CPS Exam Prep Course,” – Texas Prevention Training Virtual
December 2, 2021 – “Opioids: The Making of a Crisis,” Prevention Training Services
December 6, 2021 – “Social Determinants of Mental Health,” – North Carolina Prevention Training and Technical Assistance, virtual

2022

January 14, 2022 – “Prevention Across the Lifespan,” – Texas Prevention Training, virtual
February 2, 2022 – “Basic Ethics in Prevention Refresher,” – Texas Prevention Training.
February 4, 2022 – “Ethics for the Prevention Professional” – North Carolina Prevention Training and Technical Assistance, virtual
February 10, 2022 – “Prevention Across the Lifespan,” – Texas Prevention Training,
February 25, 2022 – “Social Determinants of Mental Health” – CASAT, Nevada
March 4, 2022 – “Changing Community Conditions through Public Policy” – North Carolina Prevention Training and Technical Assistance, virtual
March 9, 2022 – “Child and Adolescent Development” – Texas Prevention Training
March 17, 2022 – “Media as a Risk Factor” – North Carolina Prevention Training and Technical Assistance, virtual
April 7, 2022 – Networking Forum – North Carolina Prevention Training and Technical Assistance, virtual
April 21, 2022 – “Prevention Ethics” – Prevention Training Services, virtual
April 25, 2022 – “The Path to Certification” – North Carolina Prevention Training and Technical Assistance, virtual
April 26 – 27 – “Ethics Training of Trainers” – Prevention Training Services
May 3, 2022 – “The Role of the Prevention Specialist” – North Carolina Prevention Training and Technical Assistance, virtual
May 11, 2022 – “Basic Ethics in Prevention Refresher,” – Texas Prevention Training
May 13, 2022 – “Prevention Across the Lifespan,” – Texas Prevention Training, virtual

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