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The impact of climate change on human health and well-being is supported by ample evidence, and the field of substance misuse prevention is starting to explore the implications of these effects on our work. It is important for the prevention community to know and understand the effects of climate ch

Central East PTTC Webinar Resources Page Preventing Underage Alcohol Use Part 2: Strategies and Recommendations for the Field of PreventionEmily Patton, Olivia StuartApril 11, 2024 This webinar was provided by the Central East PTTC. The Central East ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC are programs manag

As April unfolds, we find ourselves at the crossroads of education and action, as we bring our attention to a critical matter that demands our collective efforts – underage alcohol use. The prevalence of underage alcohol use demands our attention and calls for a community-wide response. This isn

What is 988 and how does it work? SAMHSA has created a video explaining what 988 is, how it works, and the importance of having a national suicide and crisis lifeline. View and share the video here: https://www.samhsa.gov/.../988/what-is-988-how-does-it-work

The Marketing and Communications Workgroup created this website to improve prevention marketing and to build systems capacity through increased collaboration and integration among prevention professionals. This collection of resources meets these goals by providing a place for you to find prevention

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month. SAMHSA is committed to addressing the needs of individuals, including youth, and families with substance use disorders or mental health issues who are experiencing homelessness. We invite you share programs and resources to spotl

Join us in honoring National Native American Heritage Month this November by sharing products and trainings offered by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, PTTC, our national centers, and SAMHSA.     Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC Breaking Intergenerational Patterns of Addiction,

On behalf of our entire New England PTTC team, our hearts and thoughts are with our friends and colleagues in Lewiston, Maine in light of this horrific incidence of gun violence.  Lewiston/Auburn, Maine, in particular is close to my heart. For over ten years it was my home. Before I came to wor

SAMHSA, in collaboration with RTI International, released two important resources intended to aid community practitioners in the ongoing work to end the overdose crisis. Engaging Community Coalitions to Decrease Opioid Overdose Deaths and Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (OR

October is Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, and the need for prevention has never been greater. If prevention is to be effective, we must focus on what works. We also know that early intervention is vital for youth. As adolescents' brains develop, every year substance use is delayed r

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week this October 23-31 by sharing substance use prevention strategies, highlighting educational resources, and spreading the word about the importance of "Living Drug Free."   Download the Red Ribbon Week Toolkit and access additional inf

National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who m

988 Information and Resources These resources can help state, tribal, and territorial organizations and their partners implement the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. They include implementation tools, guidance on messaging about 988, and recommendations for establishing crisis services infrastruct

The Marketing and Communications Workgroup created this website to improve prevention marketing and to build systems capacity through increased collaboration and integration among prevention professionals. This collection of resources meets these goals by providing a place for you to find prevention

  REGISTER HERE   Webinar Description: Cannabidiol (CBD) products are often marketed for a range of different health conditions; however, there is little evidence to support the safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter, non-FDA-approved CBD products for many of these uses. This webinar

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today released a new data report Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Behavioral Health: Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health, indicating that lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are more likely than st

National Resources: June is Pride Month, PTTC National Coordinating Office Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Resource Page, SAMHSA, 2022 SAMHSA releases new data on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Behavioral Health, SAMHSA Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence a

Resources to Support LGBTQIA+ Individuals The PTTC Network joins with others in recognizing June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Our network is committed to ensuring all our programs are equitable and inclusive. New Data on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Behavioral Health Center for Excellence on LGBTQ+ Be

By Janice Williams, Ph.D. Retired   During the month of May, we recognize prevention week through the lens of substance use and misuse. The prevention narrative has swung from substance abuse prevention to substance use and misuse, and inclusion of mental health well-being. The opioid epidemic

National Prevention Week is taking place from May 7–13, 2023! Join us National Prevention Week is a national public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and posi

  National Prevention Week (NPW)  is a national public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and positive mental health.    There are many

May 7th to May 13th marks SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week, an annual observance that aims to promote mental health and substance use prevention across the United States. This year’s theme is “A Celebration of Possibility,” emphasizing the power of community action in preventing substance m

April was first designated as Alcohol Awareness Month in 1987 to increase public awareness about the prevention and treatment of excessive alcohol use–which continues to kill more than 140,000 Americans every year.   In addition, alcohol misuse increased dramatically during the pandemic,

Just released, Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth provides a comprehensive research overview of effective and ineffective therapeutic practices related to youth of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity. SAMHSA’s new report: Provides an up