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WMU Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse - SPADA Western Michigan University's Addiction Studies Program (SPADA) The need for behavioral health clinicians continues to grow.

Western Michigan University has been preparing professionals for this important field since 1973. And today the Addiction Studies program (SPADA) is stronger than ever. SPADA continues to be a leader in the education of personnel in a variety of positions in alcohol and substance abuse treatment. Courses are taught by faculty from departments across the university, and the SPADA-affiliated faculty are sought out as consultants and as experts in the field. DISCLAIMER

Western Michigan University students, please do not ask to be “FRIENDS” with an individual staff member as this is against our department policy. Instead, please "like" our page and you will get updated information from our office, including upcoming events and useful resources. Please note that this site is not monitored regularly by Western Michigan University staff. If you need assistance please do so during our business hours from 9AM-5PM Monday - Friday at 269-387-3340 or at http://wmich.edu/extended/contact

10/22/2026

There's still time to register for the Practical Approaches to Addiction in Our Community Conference, which will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus. The event will feature two plenary speakers, breakfast roundtable discussions, and small group breakout sessions. For additional info and to register, please visit https://ow.ly/Ojvn50ZMAZ0. If you have questions, please email [email protected].

10/22/2026

Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health is hiring for a Care Management Specialist II position. See the link below.

10/21/2026

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10/09/2026

The scholarship program targets students pursuing degrees in social work, counseling, and other professions focused on substance use disorder treatment, with applications due Nov. 9.

Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Scholarship Is now accepting applications. Covers tuition, books, etc. Read about the ...
10/09/2026

Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Scholarship Is now accepting applications. Covers tuition, books, etc. Read about the scholarship and submission here:

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Go Red for RED RIBBON WEEK. ❤️
10/05/2026

Go Red for RED RIBBON WEEK. ❤️

10/01/2026

On Monday, Dr. Lillian Smith, dean of the WMU College of Health and Human Services, hosted a welcome reception for Dr. J. Adrian Tyndall, the Hal B. Jenson, MD Dean, President and CEO of . The event, which was attended by leaders from the medical school and WMU, including Russ Kavalhuna, WMU President and chair of the WMed Board of Directors, highlighted the shared commitment and collaboration of WMed and CHHS to train future healthcare professionals.

Free Naloxone now on campus. 🫶 See information below from WMU Health Promotion and Education.
09/25/2026

Free Naloxone now on campus. 🫶 See information below from WMU Health Promotion and Education.

09/24/2026

WMU CHHS Faculty Lecture Series
📅 Monday, October 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 WMU CHHS Building | Free Parking in Lot 104

Explore the evolution and future of health and human services through one-hour keynote presentations by CHHS faculty and directors.

Our school is hosting an alumni career panel on Wednesday, October 7 at 11 AM. Graduates of the public health, healthcar...
09/23/2026

Our school is hosting an alumni career panel on Wednesday, October 7 at 11 AM. Graduates of the public health, healthcare services and sciences and health administration program will be speaking. Come join us if you can! 

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