Are you a SAPST trainer who has successfully completed a SAPST Training of Trainers course? If so, apply to participate in this 3-hour training to learn how to deliver the four-day SAPST in a virtual format.

Participants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this training:

• Successfully completed a SAPST Training of Trainers course
• Work in the Great Lakes region (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI). (Those outside Region 5 will be placed on a waiting list.)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Participants will be able to:

• Identify the differences between implementing the SAPST virtually and in-person
• Use the tools necessary to implement the SAPST virtually

CERTIFICATES:

Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.

PRESENTER: 

Ben Stevenson II currently serves as the Acting Manager for Prevention and Harm Reduction Services for Montgomery County, MD. He is a seasoned prevention professional who has been in the substance use prevention field for over 18 years working with thousands of youths, professionals, and parents in various communities across the country.

Prior to his current role, Ben has served as Training Manager with CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) as well as served as a Training and Technical Assistance Associate with the SAMHSA’s CAPT (Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies) with the Southeast Resource Team working directly with states providing training and technical assistance. He has worked in various capacities across the continuum of care throughout his career working in treatment and recovery in addition to his prevention work. Ben enjoys developing and facilitating prevention programs for youth and adults. He is very passionate about prevention and its ability to impact communities by promoting healthy lifestyles.

Ben was first certified in prevention as a Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant in North Carolina and currently is a Certified Prevention Professional in Maryland.

The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.