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Governor Janet Mills will host her 4th Annual Opioid Response Summit on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. 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 […]

Dates: September 2022 - May 2023, 9 sessions Format: Webinar   Time: 12:00 PM—1:30 PM EST, each session  Cost: FREE   Applications are due by Friday, July 1, 2022. Apply at: https://forms.gle/Ut9tNt5VPGw3eFiU9   ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION The landscape of cannabis prevention has changed dramatically as states across the country continue to pass laws decriminalizing or legalizing cannabis possession and […]

  Week 1: Planning and Evaluation for the Prevention Professional   Watch the Recording of Session 1   This session for coalition leaders and members addressed the key elements of the Planning and Evaluation Domain of the Prevention Specialist Certification process while providing a customized application of several elements of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) including […]

SAMHSA has developed a resource for youth vaping prevention. Download the resource here

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. On this resource page, you’ll find links to Network events, products, and resources to achieve those goals and foster an environment of respect, support, and equality. View Resource Page […]

Would you like to contribute your policy experience to a community focused on policy as a tool in substance use prevention? Are you interested in guidance from experts and learnings from peers focused on how to strengthen your policy planning? Is your coalition at the beginning stages of an ATOD policy campaign or about to […]

The SAMHSA National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery has published a new toolkit for Behavioral Health agencies to adopt tobacco-free wellness policies for their facilities and campuses. Download the toolkit here.

Pride Month is full of opportunities to recognize the LGTBQIA+ community! Southeast PTTC believes wholeheartedly in diverse education that’s inclusion benefits all folks. To do so, we’ve created a list of excellent prevention resources for the LGTBQIA+ Community. Credit and many thanks to the New England PTTC for their original version of this important resource: […]

This Issue: Planting Seeds of Love, Light and Respect to Harvest Equity This issue celebrates Pride month and we are celebrating the diversity, beauty, resilience of and contributions by our LGBTQAI2S+ community members. Please read to learn more about the resources we are highlighting this quarter, NLBHA’s upcoming events and projects, and more. Click Here […]

  While uplifting the voices of communities that have been marginalized should be a year-round occurrence, the month of June is dedicated to elevating LGBTQ voices and recognizing their contributions to history locally, nationally, and internationally. Additionally, the needs and perspectives of those within the LGBTQ community must be considered in prevention efforts.   Within […]

SAMHSA’s National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery has released a new toolkit. This free toolkit has steps, case studies, & sample resources to help take a facility tobacco-free.   “It is by far one of the best toolkits I’ve ever come across.”      - Katie Steffens, Deputy Program Manager, Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control […]

June 1, 2022 Click here to listen/download On Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce asks Native experts about ways to approach the prevention and healing of violence with Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez (Mohawk, Pawnee, Coahuiltecan, and Mexican), assistant professor of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Bemidji State University; Leslie Logan (Seneca), founding member of the […]

World No Tobacco Day May 31, 2022   This year's theme is Tobacco harms the environment. The World Health Organization (WHO) states "The harmful impact of the tobacco industry on the environment is vast and growing adding unnecessary pressure to our planet’s already scarce resources and fragile ecosystems. Tobacco kills over 8 million people every year and […]

June is Pride Month. The month recognizes the sweeping impact that LGBTQIA+ individuals, advocates and their allies have had on history in the United States. Organizations across the country are reimagining leadership and programming to create more diverse and inclusive spaces. The New England PTTC supports health equality for all this month and beyond. Below we've compiled […]

In response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the Native Center for Behavioral Health (consisting of the National American Indian & Alaska Native ATTC, NAIAN MHTTC, NAIAN PTTC, and NAIAN Child Trauma TSA) offers these resources for educators, counselors, and others to assist children, families, and communities navigate the complex emotional reactions […]

In this months newsletter you'll find stories about about our most recent Community of Practice and the DEC Connect, the upcoming Leadership Institute; plus episode #50 of the Mid-America PTTC Podcast with guest Mitchell Moore. Read all about it - Stories, Events and Resources You Can Use.

By Jessica Hulsey Addiction Policy Forum   While much stigma is associated with health conditions like mental illness, HIV, and obesity, addiction is the most stigmatized health condition globally. A multi-country study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) examined levels of stigma associated with highly stigmatized conditions, such as homelessness and HIV, and found […]

No matter how well any program or practice is implemented by a community coalition, its power is strengthened exponentially when it has reliable resources that are embraced and utilized to guide the overall prevention initiatives. When I served as a program coordinator for Partnerships for Health, a grant program to prevent the onset, and reduce […]

Announcing the 2022 New England PTTC Research & Design (RAD) Fellows Prevention Product Development for the New England Region The 2022 Priority area is the Changing Landscape of Cannabis with a Focus on the IC&RC Prevention Domains.   This program will support a seven-month term, during which the fellows will each create a tool or […]

We've created a new Cannabis Prevention resource page to bring together the latest health advisories from the CDC, CADCA, and other federal partners, as well as the health departments and organizations of the six New England States. It is important for the prevention community to know and understand the risks related to cannabis, especially in a […]

SAMHSA Funding Opportunity Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success Application Due Date: Monday, June 13, 2022   The purpose of this grant program is to help reduce the onset and progression of substance misuse and its related problems by supporting the development and delivery of state and community substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion services. […]

We're excited to launch a new landing page with resources developed for career exploration and advancement in substance misuse prevention in New England. This new resource serves as a one-stop-shop for those seeking to transition careers, getting orientated to the field, or preparing for advanced careers. Check out the guidance and growth resources developed with […]

May 5, 2022, is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons. In the U.S., Native women face murder rates more than 10 times the national average. As of October 2021, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System Database had 748 cases of missing Indigenous people, but experts estimate the true number could […]

Mindfulness Mondays in May: Self Care for Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Practitioners The Southeast TTC Network (ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC) invites you to attend a 4 part series focused on self-care for the workforce. Self-care is vital for well-being. In the world of prevention, treatment and recovery, tensions often exists between feeling inspired by the […]