Date: May 27, 2021		Format: Webinar
Time: 12:00 PM—1:00 PM EST		Cost: FREE

APPLICATION IS OPEN for New England PTTC Project Project ECHO^{® -} Prevention in the Era of Commercial Cannabis (HHS Region 1). Learn more and apply by June 30, 2021.

ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION:

The New England PTTC will launch a new Project ECHO® cohort focused on cannabis prevention as states continue to decriminalize and legalize cannabis for medical or adult use. Through this New England PTTC Project ECHO®, we will seek to provide support and education for substance misuse prevention professionals to address the changing landscape of cannabis prevention in their state and communities.  The overall goals of this ECHO are to increase use of evidence-based approaches to cannabis prevention, policy and communication in New England.

If you would like to learn more about the program, join us for an informational meeting on Thursday May 27, 2021 from 12:00-1:00pm EDT. We will provide an overview of the program as well as answer any questions. Applications for the Project ECHO cohort are due by June 30, 2021.

PLEASE NOTE: due to limited space this program is only open to prevention professionals living or working within the New England region (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT).

Project ECHO^® PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The landscape of cannabis prevention has changed dramatically as states across the country continue to pass laws decriminalizing or legalizing cannabis possession and establishing commercial markets for cannabis. In New England, all states allow medical use of cannabis while Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont also allow adult use. Substance misuse prevention professionals must be able to adjust their approach to cannabis prevention to adapt to changing public perception of cannabis, respond to changing policies, and be aware of new products and trends in cannabis use and misuse across the lifespan. Through this New England PTTC Project ECHO®, we will seek to provide support and education for substance misuse prevention professionals to address the changing landscape of cannabis prevention in their state and communities. The overall goals of this ECHO are to increase use of evidence-based approaches to cannabis prevention, policy and communication in New England.