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On April 7, 2022, at 2 p.m. EST, SAMHSA’s Underage Drinking Prevention Education Initiatives will launch a brand new virtual educational webinar series, “Communities Talk About: Young Adult Leadership in Addressing Intersectionality to Advance Prevention.”  Participants can join this session to explore the value of prevention strategies developed within the context of the intersectional and […]

As the United States prepares for the July 2022 transition to 988 as an easy to remember three-digit dialing, texting, and chat code for anyone experiencing a suicidal or mental health crises or emotional distress, it’s important that messaging efforts are aligned, coordinated, and consistent. To help organizations consider when and how to develop public […]

  "The resources and information on SAMHSA's 988 page are designed to help states, territories, tribes, mental health and substances disorder professionals, and others looking for information on understanding the background, history, funding opportunities, and implementation resources for strengthening prevention and mental health crisis services. 988 goes live on all devices on July 16, 2022." […]

        What LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC want Prevention Professionals to Know? The Central East PTTC, Central East ATTC, National American Indian & Alaska Natives PTTC, and the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC joined efforts to proudly present a 4-part virtual learning series titled ‘What LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC want Prevention Professionals to Know?’ In case you missed these events, and […]

Substance misuse is on the rise. Period. In 2018, 10.3 million people misused opioids1 and substance misuse is on the rise in response to the coronavirus pandemic with more than one in ten adults having reported starting or increasing use of alcohol or drugs to cope with the pandemic.2 Substance misuse is on the rise […]

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW), an annual health observance week, connects youth with resources to SHATTER THE MYTHS® about drugs, alcohol, and related health topics. The next National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week® will be held March 21-27, 2022.   There are countless activities that teens, parents, caregivers, and teachers can do that don’t involve leaving the house. Check out […]

SAMHSA launched their 988 webpage, https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988, that includes the following: About 988 988 Partner Toolkit that includes: Key Messages FAQs 988 Factsheet in English and Spanish As well as news, info on partners etc.   Also, 988 is just one piece of a larger crisis continuum. Here are some additional SAMHSA resources: National Guidelines for […]

RI PREVCON 2022 Prevention Without Barriers: Applying an Equity-Based Lens   REGISTER AT https://web.cvent.com/event/7567d3b7-b7a7-4422-b9f2-90879dc29ef1/summary   NEW ENGLAND PTTC SESSIONS   TITLE: Prevention in Pictures: Facilitating Conversations about Vaping with Youth Using a Graphic Novel Date: April 5, 2022 Format: Webinar   Time: 11:00 AM—12:30 PM EST Cost: See event website.    ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION In the Air is a […]

The National Hispanic and Latino ATTC and PTTC are proud to announce the publication of our first newsletter! This product has been a labor of love. An idea that sprouted out of a commitment to find additional ways to honor our culture, call out disparities that persist, celebrate successes in our communities and amplify the […]

Overdose Prevention and Response in Community Corrections:  An Environmental Scan The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, conducted an environmental scan to determine how overdose prevention and response efforts are currently implemented in community corrections. This effort included a literature review, 19 key informant interviews, and […]

Join us this March, in observance of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), in collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling. It’s easy to integrate problem gambling awareness into your organization. In support of #PGAM2022, our friends at AdCare Maine developed a virtual booth including information on services, videos, support, training, and more all in one visual […]

BE AWARE: These pills seized by law enforcement in Southern Maine contain METHAMPHETAMINES. If you see these pills, please contact DEA or your local law enforcement agency immediately. PREVENTION SAVES LIVES! Thanks to @DEANEWENGLAND for the alert. So far, in Maine, we have not seen too many seizures of counterfeit pills and although these recently […]

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign established by the National Council on Problem Gambling to educate the general public and healthcare professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling and raise awareness about the help and resources available.   For most, gambling can be fun. But for […]

WE INVITE YOU TO SHARE YOUR STORY ANYONE CAN SUBMIT     Although we're done collecting submissions for the monologue product (view here). We are still accepting story submissions for the purpose of sharing on social media.  Submit your prevention story here.  Requires sign-in to google forms.   We're collecting stories from people that illustrate […]

Research & Design (RAD) Fellowship Prevention Product Development for the New England Region   Application Deadline “Extended” until April 1, 2022, at 4:00 pm   Learn more and apply. (you'll need a google account to view the form)   View the recording of the Research and Development Fellowship Informational Meeting. Video passcode: hV%Fy6kx.   The 2022 Priority area […]

In this months newsletter you'll find stories about our DEC Academy, toolkits from SAMHSA and Partners in Prevention; plus a link to the most recent podcast from Mid-America. Read all about it - Stories, Events and Resources You Can Use. 

Native Youth Round Table: Sharing stories of ACE’s and our Path to Resiliency The Leadership Academy, the Trauma Grant, and the Tribal College and University Initiative hosted a Native Youth Round Table to kick off the SAMHSA National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative Category II TSA Center. Our panelists explored a youth perspective on historical trauma, […]

From the February 2022 South Southwest PTTC newsletter, Frank Magourilos, CEO of Prevention Works Consulting LLC shares his knowledge and expertise about a social health marketing campaign implemented in New Mexico called Be Above the Influence (BE-ATI) underage drinking prevention campaign. The article describes best practices, lessons learned, budget, and impact to more than a […]

At the Mid-America PTTC, we believe prevention is better together and that together we are stronger.   It is that belief that has inspired us to launch two new Drug Endangered Children TA-series for our Mid-America region.    Drug Endangered Children All Hands on DEC These events bring together DEC alliance members from across the United States to listen and learn […]

  Leadership Development Program COHORT & BEGINS APRIL 26, 2022   Applications are live for Spring 2022 Cohort 7! APPLY NOW Application Deadline is March 18, 2022     This program is intended for professionals in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.   ABOUT: The New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) […]

SAMHSA's National Substance Use Prevention Campaign     To find out more, click here

The month of February is dedicated to honoring and embracing Black history. During this month-long observance, we celebrate Black achievements honoring the triumphs and struggles of Black Americans throughout history. This year's theme, Black Health and Wellness, acknowledges the legacy of Black scholars, medical practitioners, and health care workers whose activities and initiatives have positively impacted the health and […]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration invites National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) members to participate in its twelfth annual training opportunity, NNEDLearn 2022. This year NNEDLearn will be fully virtual! The 3-day virtual intensive training sessions will be held April 26-28, 2022 through Zoom. In addition to these sessions, […]

 "Creative Ways to Incorporate the One Choice Message: The Power of National Partnerships to Improve Local Prevention" Produced by the One Choice Team, please find the following tri-fold available for download and customization: Click here For more information about the One Choice please visit: https://onechoiceprevention.org/                       […]