Pacific Southwest PTTC

Webinar Description: Timing is everything – especially when it comes to delivering successful prevention programs that truly resonate with your audience. This webinar will discuss the importance of considering developmental stage when selecting and implementing evidence-based preventive interventions. Following a brief discussion of developmental theory and how it can be applied to selecting and implementing evidence-based preventive interventions across the lifespan, examples of existing evidence-based programs implemented in several contexts including schools and families will be provided.   Webinar Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Analyze the concept of human development within context Recognize the developmental stages most associated with the peak onset of mental and behavioral health issues and related risk and protective factors Describe how brain development can inform developmentally timed preventive interventions Compare the different types of preventive interventions typically employed at various stages of development   Who Should Participate: Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau.   Dates & Times: States and American Samoa February 19, 2025 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Arizona 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pacific 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Hawaii 12:00 p.m. - 01:30 p.m. American Samoa Pacific Jurisdictions February 20, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Republic of the Marshall Islands 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pohnpei and Kosrae 09:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap 08:00 a.m. - 09:30 a.m. Republic of Palau (View in your time zone)   Presenter: Nathaniel R. Riggs, PhD Dr. Riggs is a professor of Human Development and Family Studies and the executive director of the Colorado State University Prevention Research Center, a campus-wide trans-disciplinary center committed to studying the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective and sustainable preventive interventions across the lifespan. Dr. Riggs has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters related to his research interests in testing preventive interventions that promote youth socioemotional development and prevent adolescent risk behaviors. He is also an engaged scholar who works alongside community partners to support the implementation of evidence-based preventive interventions. To support this work, he is the principal investigator on several federal, state, and locally funded projects with community partners around Colorado. Dr. Riggs also frequently participates in the process of translating research into policy. He is currently a member of Colorado State University's Government Relations Faculty Ambassadors Initiative, a program training CSU faculty on best practices for engaging federal policymakers and funding agencies.   Registration: Click here to register for the webinar: Powering Prevention with Developmental Theory   Continuing Education: Participants will receive a certificate of attendance of 1.5 hour for completion of this live webinar event.   Cost: FREE!   Questions: For questions about registration or any other inquiries, please contact Clarissa Lam Yuen at [email protected].

An in-person training in partnership with       Overview The Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals is a three-day, in-person, training that covers the foundations of substance use prevention science for early and mid-career prevention professionals. By taking this training, you will be able to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of prevention and ultimately enhance your ability to make a positive impact in your community. The course covers a wide variety of topics including prevention science, community organization, needs & resource assessment, evidence-based interventions, and more. The Prevention Core Competencies and accompanying knowledge, skills, and abilities offer professional direction to the prevention field, affecting staff development, career ladders, and pipelines, and providing guidance for training programs and service delivery qualification. The curriculum utilizes evidence-based strategies for adult learning; and builds upon and complements existing workforce training curricula and resources (SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST), Foundations of Prevention Science and Practice Curriculum, and Universal Prevention Curriculum). Learning Objectives By the end of this training, participants will be able to Describe the key elements of prevention planning and evaluation. Define core prevention professional knowledge, skills, and competencies. Acknowledge the importance of research-based theories and processes that help explain and build effective prevention interventions, and Describe how evidence-based (EB) prevention strategies can be delivered across settings including the family, school, media, community, or workplace. Who Should Participate This training is limited to community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Virtual Trainer of Trainers coming Summer 2025! Looking to become a trainer for this curriculum? Join our Virtual Training of Trainers (TOT) session in 2025! To qualify, participants must have over three years of experience in substance misuse prevention and have completed the 16-hour in-person or virtual Prevention Core Competencies training within the past three years. The 6-hour self-paced online course version does not meet TOT requirements.   Location This is an in-person training and will take place at: 2625 Augustine Drive, Room 125 Santa Clara, CA 95054 Dates and Times March 18, 2025, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm March 19, 2025, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm March 20, 2025, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm   Who Should Participate Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.   Facilitators Alicia Hughes is a Washington State Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) and has been working in the prevention field since the 2010s. Starting in California, she supported individuals with technical assistance and training to obtain their state certifications in addiction counseling. From 2018 to 2024, Alicia led the Washington State substance use disorder prevention workforce system, assisting with implementing prevention trainings and leading the WA State Fellowship Program. Now, Alicia works with Thurston County to plan and implement chronic disease and substance use prevention programming, in addition to continuing to support the Region 10 PTTC’s prevention workforce system. Debby Jones is a Certified Prevention Specialist and the Prevention Director for Wasco County and YouthThink in the state of Oregon. She also serves as the counties Overdose Prevention Coordinator. Jones received her BS Degree from Brigham Young University. She currently serves as the Chair for the State of Oregon’s Addiction and Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council and the Vice-Chair of Oregon’s Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Commission. She is a Board Member of the 4 Rivers Early Learning Hub as well as the Oregon Coalition of Prevention Professionals and a member of the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center’s Advisory Council. Jones is also an active member of Fairplay for Kids and their On-line Harms subcommittee. She is a certified QPR, and SAMHSA’s Prevention Core Competencies Instructor. Jones is the Co-Creator of T2T Connection, a resiliency resource for children, teens and parents. Cost  Registration for this event is FREE! Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.   Certificates Participants who complete the entire training will receive a certificate of attendance for 16 contact hours. No partial credit is given for this training. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.   To Register Register Here for Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals Questions? For any questions, please contact Britany Wiele at ([email protected]).

An Enhanced Prevention Learning Series   Series Overview: This seven-week Enhanced Prevention Learning Series offers participants a unique, interactive experience to explore how to develop a sustainability plan. Sustainability planning is an intentional process of looking critically at your current prevention infrastructure, processes, and strategies to develop the necessary resources to sustain meaningful prevention outcomes beyond current funding. Sustainability planning involves a series of concrete tasks to create feasible, ongoing support for essential components of your prevention work. Elements of sustainability planning include examining the impact of strategic planning processes, such as SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and interventions, priority setting, resource and feasibility analysis, communication planning, and resource and grant development. This learning series incorporates online consultation, skill-based learning and practice, self-study and reading assignments, group activities, and discussion designed to guide participants through five critical components of sustainability planning. Trainers will demonstrate how to use a set of tools to facilitate a sustainability process with community partners and will coach participants to set actionable steps and timelines to complete a plan over the next year. By the end of the EPLS, participants will be able to: Define sustainability and summarize key findings from research Explain the value of sustainability planning to community stakeholders Share how partnerships and collaborations provide the foundation for sustainability Identify and recruit partners to participate on a Sustainability Planning Team Summarize five components of sustainability planning Collect information and capture lessons learned throughout the SPF process Gather information and document lessons learned from interventions Develop communication products as part of ongoing sustainability effort Outline key tasks that inform a written sustainability plan Establish a timeline to create a sustainability plan Apply a set of tools to create a sustainability plan with community partner Audience: Community-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and community coalition coordinators located in the Pacific Southwest (HHS Region 9) states and jurisdictions of American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau. Prevention practitioners who would like to become a Certified Prevention Specialist or need to continuing hours of education to meet re-certification requirements. Please note: This training is reserved for prevention professionals working in HHS Region 9. Prevention professionals interested in this course but who work outside of HHS Region 9 are encouraged to contact their region’s PTTC to learn about similar courses available to them. Facilitator: Christina Lopez-Gutierrez is a seasoned professional in evidence-based substance abuse prevention, with a dynamic career spanning local, state, and bi-national initiatives. She began her journey in the late 1990s, implementing "quote" curricula in communities. By the mid-2000s, she transitioned into providing Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) to empower community-based coalitions, guiding them toward best practices. Her expertise has benefited diverse audiences, including single state agencies, community stakeholders, and Promotores or Community Health Workers. Throughout her career, Christina has played a pivotal role in numerous training efforts, notably delivering the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) in Spanish to U.S.-Mexico border states and their Mexican sister cities. She has also been a key member of regional training teams such as SAMHSA’s CAPT and PTTC, frequently called upon to design culturally responsive training for Latino and Native American communities. Currently, Christina contributes to a statewide evaluation team, providing critical support to grantees working to reduce prescription drug misuse and underage drinking, helping them achieve impactful, data-driven outcomes. Dates and Times: States & American Samoa: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2025 04:00 p.m. – 05:30 p.m.          Arizona 03:00 p.m. – 04:30 p.m.          Pacific 12:00 p.m. – 01:30 p.m.          Hawaii 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.          American Samoa Pacific Jurisdictions: March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, & May 1, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.          Republic of the Marshall Islands 09:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.          Pohnpei and Kosrae 08:00 a.m. – 09:30 a.m.          Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap 07:00 a.m. – 08:30 a.m.          Republic of Palau (view in your time zone) Commitment and Expectations: If your experience with Zoom is limited or you want to review key features of Zoom, please view the 20-minute Introduction to Zoom video prior to the first session on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 on how to use and maximize the platform Participate in 7 sessions of training, for 1.5 hours on scheduled series days/times Complete up to ONE hour of independent learning activities between each session Use a web-camera and have access to appropriate technology to join the online videoconferencing platform (i.e., internet connection, built-in or USB webcam, desktop/laptop computer, built-in/USB/Bluetooth speakers & microphone) Actively engage and be on camera 90% of the time during each session, since this is not a webinar series and active participation is essential to gain/improve skills Certificates: Participants who complete the entire course will receive a certificate of attendance for 17.5 hours. Partial credit will be considered if a participant completes over 80% of the course and submits completed prep packets to the course facilitator for review for any missed session. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements. To help make engagement more comfortable, we limit the number of people who can enroll in EPLS. If you cannot commit to joining the sessions or completing the prep-work packets, please defer this opportunity to others on our waiting list. Register Here: Sustainability Planning EPLS Registration Cost is Free! Questions? Please contact Clarissa Lam Yuen at [email protected] if you have questions.

December 19, 2024   Webinar Series Description: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center (SPTAC) Regions IX and X in collaboration with the Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) cordially invite you to join our two-part regional webinar, Strong Evaluation for Substance Misuse Prevention. Join us for an in-depth series to empower substance misuse prevention professionals to develop and implement a practical, results-driven evaluation plan grounded in the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). With a focus on creating an evaluation strategy that not only assesses impact but also supports program sustainability and improvement, this series is perfect for practitioners, program managers, and community coalition leaders. Part 1 of this webinar series can be found here.   Webinar Objectives: By the end of the webinar series, participants will be able to: Develop an effective evaluation plan in the context of the SPF Use evaluation results to improve prevention implementation Document outcomes to demonstrate success Enhance program sustainability and future planning   Webinar Recording and Slides: Strong Evaluation for Substance Misuse Prevention: Part 2 - Recording Strong Evaluation for Substance Misuse Prevention: Part 2 - Slide Deck   Additional Resources: Qualitative Methods for Public Administration (2006) by Susan Welch and John Comer Research Methods in the Social Sciences (2014) by Chava Frankfort-Nachmias and David Nachmias Statistics: A Tool for Social Research (2020) by Joseph Healey The Community Needs Assessment Workbook (2015) by Rodney Wambeam Statistics 101 at study.com (Statistics 101: Principles of Statistics Course - Online Video Lessons | Study.com) Statistics and Probability at the Kahn Academy (Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice)   Presenter: Rodney Wambeam, PhD Rodney Wambeam, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Scientist at the Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center (WYSAC) of the University of Wyoming (UW). He is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Political Science at UW. Dr. Wambeam completed his Ph.D. at the University of Nebraska in 1999 and served as policy advisor to Nebraska Governor Ben Nelson. He was Director of the Evaluation Research Department at the Nebraska Council to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse before moving home to Wyoming in 2002. At WYSAC, Dr. Wambeam and his team conduct numerous substance abuse prevention and treatment research projects in many states including Arkansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, and Wyoming. He currently leads the Federal Prevention Block Grant, State Opioid Response Grant, and National Opioid Litigation evaluations in Arkansas, as well as leading the Opioid/Fentanyl Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan in Wyoming. He has presented more than 50 keynotes across the country on substance abuse prevention with millennials and on the history of alcohol in America. His book “The Community Needs Assessment Workbook” from Oxford University Press came out in 2015.   Questions: Contact Clarissa Lam Yuen at [email protected], if you have additional questions about the content related to this webinar.

December 17, 2024   Webinar Series Description: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center (SPTAC) Regions IX and X in collaboration with the Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) cordially invite you to join our two-part regional webinar, Strong Evaluation for Substance Misuse Prevention. Join us for an in-depth series to empower substance misuse prevention professionals to develop and implement a practical, results-driven evaluation plan grounded in the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). With a focus on creating an evaluation strategy that not only assesses impact but also supports program sustainability and improvement, this series is perfect for practitioners, program managers, and community coalition leaders. Part 2 of this webinar series can be found here.   Webinar Objectives: By the end of the webinar series, participants will be able to: Develop an effective evaluation plan in the context of the SPF Use evaluation results to improve prevention implementation Document outcomes to demonstrate success Enhance program sustainability and future planning   Webinar Recording and Slides: Strong Evaluation for Substance Misuse Prevention: Part 1 - Recording Strong Evaluation for Substance Misuse Prevention: Part 1 - Slide Deck   Additional Resources: Qualitative Methods for Public Administration (2006) by Susan Welch and John Comer Research Methods in the Social Sciences (2014) by Chava Frankfort-Nachmias and David Nachmias Statistics: A Tool for Social Research (2020) by Joseph Healey The Community Needs Assessment Workbook (2015) by Rodney Wambeam Statistics 101 at study.com (Statistics 101: Principles of Statistics Course - Online Video Lessons | Study.com) Statistics and Probability at the Kahn Academy (Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice)   Presenter: Rodney Wambeam, PhD Rodney Wambeam, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Scientist at the Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center (WYSAC) of the University of Wyoming (UW). He is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Political Science at UW. Dr. Wambeam completed his Ph.D. at the University of Nebraska in 1999 and served as policy advisor to Nebraska Governor Ben Nelson. He was Director of the Evaluation Research Department at the Nebraska Council to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse before moving home to Wyoming in 2002. At WYSAC, Dr. Wambeam and his team conduct numerous substance abuse prevention and treatment research projects in many states including Arkansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, and Wyoming. He currently leads the Federal Prevention Block Grant, State Opioid Response Grant, and National Opioid Litigation evaluations in Arkansas, as well as leading the Opioid/Fentanyl Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan in Wyoming. He has presented more than 50 keynotes across the country on substance abuse prevention with millennials and on the history of alcohol in America. His book “The Community Needs Assessment Workbook” from Oxford University Press came out in 2015.   Questions: Contact Clarissa Lam Yuen at [email protected], if you have additional questions about the content related to this webinar.

November 19, 2024   Webinar Description: Discover how integrating Indigenous wisdom with contemporary strategies bolsters substance use disorder prevention. This session highlights how blending traditional and modern practices creates effective community-based prevention models. Experts will unpack the process of merging ancestral knowledge with innovative approaches, aiming to tackle substance use challenges more effectively, enhance community bonds, and promote health.   Webinar Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Recognize the importance of Indigenous wisdom in shaping effective, contemporary strategies for substance use disorder prevention and health promotion, with an emphasis on opioid challenges. Identify innovative practices integrating traditional Indigenous knowledge with modern prevention approaches, enhancing community engagement and resilience. Design integrated prevention frameworks that honor Indigenous heritage while effectively addressing the spectrum of substance issues through innovation and collaboration.   Webinar Recording and Slides: Weaving Wisdom with Innovation Recording Weaving Wisdom with Innovation Slide Deck   Additional Resource: Weaving Wisdom with Innovation Resources & References Handout   Presenters: Angela Da Re Angela Da Re is a distinguished facilitator and trainer with over 25 years of dedicated service in substance use disorder prevention, focusing on mitigating its harmful impacts on communities, families, and youth. As the CEO of Delta Prevention, Angela excels in devising and applying innovative strategies that significantly boost community health, with her work underlining the importance of community and coalition engagement. Her methodology showcases the strength of collective action, proving how coordinated efforts can lead to meaningful changes and improved community well-being. Serving as a consultant for diverse communities and a national trainer for the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), she has refined her skills in cultivating resilient and proactive coalitions. These coalitions are instrumental in instigating change, encouraging cross-sector collaboration, and bolstering community-led prevention efforts. Angela’s dedication to enhancing the outcomes of substance use disorder prevention through community-driven solutions and proactive educational approaches underscores her commitment to public health. Raquel Ramos Raquel Ramos is a Prevention Specialist for the Whole Child Initiative at the National Indian Education Association, proudly representing her heritage as a member of the Comanche Nation and the great-great-granddaughter of Quanah Parker, the last chief of the Comanches. With nearly a decade of experience working with tribal communities and native youth in prevention, Mrs. Ramos has significantly contributed to the field. She co-founded and serves on the Steering Committee of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Indigenous People’s Advisory Council (IPAC), showcasing her commitment to community-based prevention efforts. Her dedication to prevention work in native communities has garnered several prestigious accolades, including the 2019 “Preventionist of the Year” award at the Heartland Alcohol Substance Abuse Conference. Raquel’s achievements reflect her profound impact on substance abuse prevention within native communities, underlining her commitment to improving the well-being of Indigenous peoples through innovative and culturally informed approaches.   Questions: Contact Clarissa Lam Yuen at [email protected], if you have additional questions about the content related to this webinar.