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On this occasion, we are acknowledging Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about the unique mental health challenges experienced by BIPOC communities in the United States, as well as emphasizing the crucial connection between mental health and substance use prevention. This month serves to highlight […]

The purpose of the National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference is to highlight the latest research in the substance use prevention field. It provides a forum for prevention professionals, coalition leaders, researchers, and federal partners to share research, best practices and promising evaluation results for the purpose of integrating research into prevention practice. The New England […]

August 26, 2024 – August 30, 2024 The Best Practices 5-day event gives addiction and behavioral health professionals the opportunity for in-depth study of areas of special interest. The program includes offerings in advanced clinical treatment in best practices and evidence-based practices treatment approaches, a track for psychologists and experienced counselors, an advanced prevention track, current and emerging topics, […]

The annual summit is part of the state’s commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic and convenes leaders from around Maine and the Nation to share ideas, strategies, and best practices to help Maine people affected by this crisis. This full-day, in-person program will include keynote speakers and breakout sessions, with the voices of persons in recovery […]

By Sarah Davis, MNM Our world is made up of intersecting and interconnected systems. The work of prevention takes place within the context of these systems (think: education system, healthcare, or judicial system). As prevention professionals work to make changes – at the individual, interpersonal, community, and societal levels1 –it is important to understand how […]

Utah’s recovery community will join in celebrating National Recovery Month by highlighting four dimensions that support a life in recovery from substance use disorders: health, home, community, and purpose. Recovery Day celebration supports and empowers individuals in recovery and recognizes the contributions of family members, service providers, and allies who come together to raise awareness […]

The latest edition of our bi-monthly newsletter is available. This month’s edition features Our Leaders, the Advanced Prevention Institute, awareness campaigns for June, and regionally and nationally developed events and tools to support and grow the prevention workforce in New England. View the newsletter.

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To launch National Prevention Week (May 12-18), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the winners of the FentAlert Challenge! Receiving almost 200 entries, this nationwide challenge sought innovative ideas from U.S. youth aged 14-18 to develop community strategies to educate their peers about fentanyl and fake pills to prevent drug overdose […]

In the June 2024 edition of The Inbox there is a profile on each guest for our podcast series during Pride Month along with links for supporting resources, save-the-dates for our summer Media Literacy Conference and a Leadership Development Workshop, and information about a medicare.gov update, and a link to SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance […]

Join us for a multi-part podcast series during Pride Month 2024. Starting June 6th our conversation is "Why Focus on LGBTQ+ People", with Angela Weeks, Project Director for SAMHSA’s Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity. Angela brings extensive national experience creating, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives that improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people […]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) Pride Month is a time to honor the diversity, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ community. Observed every June, this month commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1969, a pivotal event in the fight for LGBTQ rights. It is a period dedicated to celebrating the progress toward equality, raising […]

Reporting to Adcare Educational Institute’s Executive Director, the Director of Maine Operations will be responsible for overseeing all functions required for the successful operation of programs for Adcare Educational Institute of Maine. They will maintain ongoing relationships with state, local, and national prevention and behavioral health organizations that partner with AdCare Educational Institute of Maine […]

We are excited to announce South Dakota's third annual suicide prevention conference. During this conference, you will learn about the impactful suicide prevention work in the state. To learn more and to register, click here

Hello, this message is for all of our New England PTTC partners, collaborators, supporters, and PTTC event participants. I wanted to share with you all that after nearly nine years as the Associate Executive Director for AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc., and six years as the Director of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer […]

By Sindy Bolaños-Sacoman, Owner & CEO, SBS Evaluation & Program Development Specialists, Director and Co-Founder, New Mexico Tribal Behavioral Health Providers Association “…I can say that alcohol misuse has plagued our lives. Alcohol addiction has stunted the growth of my people for many generations. Culture and my people never reach the surface due to the […]

National Prevention Week is a public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country that are preventing substance use and promoting positive mental health. This year, National Prevention Week is taking place from May 12-18, 2024! Learn more.

Date: June 10-13, 2024 Format: Virtual Conference Time(s):See the conference website Cost: See the conference website ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, commonly called Summer School, is an intensive 4-day learning experience to further knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of substance use disorder services. For over 55 years, participants from […]

In the May 2024 edition of The Inbox there is a profile on each guest for our series during Pride Month, updates to our Community of Practice series, and resources about using Humor as a Protective Factor, and the The Art of Focused Conversation.  Plus, two new episodes of the Prevention Perk, Laughter is the […]

Join us for a multi-part podcast series during Pride Month 2024. Starting June 6th our conversation is "Why Focus on LGBTQ+ People", with Angela Weeks, Project Director for SAMHSA’s Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity. Angela brings extensive national experience creating, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives that improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people […]

As we gear up for National Prevention Week, observed from May 12-18, 2024, it is essential to highlight the significance of substance use prevention in our communities. This annual observance serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to promote health and well-being by preventing substance misuse and fostering positive mental health practices. The Substance […]

In the April 2024 edition of The Inbox find registration for the 2024 Community of Practice series, save the date for our Pride Month podcasts, and links to our series on Why Language Matters. Plus, two upcoming episodes of the Prevention Perk, A Community Needs to Assess the Impact of Alcohol a conversation with Rodney […]

Join virtually or in personApril 30 & May 1, 2024for the 2nd annual youth-led policy event Policy Presentations from: Register here For questions, email Theo Schwartz at [email protected]

Contributors: Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center, and The African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence The African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence and the Central East Technology Transfer Centers have forged a collaborative relationship to address and inform providers about […]