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        Almost every year, thousands of troops return home from active duty and become military veterans in their respective communities. However, experiences from active duty may contribute to the high rates of substance abuse within this population. According to Teeters et al., 2017 more than 1 in 10 veterans have been diagnosed […]

The month of October offers a multitude of observances to reflect on the importance of education and awareness on mental illness. National Depression Education and Awareness month is observed in order to bring awareness to the importance of understanding depression and the need for accessible and affordable mental health screenings.1 Depression is a common but […]

This series will focus on the importance of narrative in advocating for prevention, integrating issues of race and equity in comprehensive planning using the strategic prevention framework, and focusing on using the power of culture to promote wellness.  These sessions will be followed by a conversation about how folx are more intentionally integrating race, equity, […]

October 23rd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day From https://takebackday.dea.gov/   "The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription […]

The goal of this guide is to review the literature on prevention of marijuana use among youth, distill the research into recommendations for practice, and provide examples of the ways these recommendations can be implemented. We highly encourage you to take a look & share with prevention organizations engaged in youth cannabis prevention work. View and […]

The goal of this guide is to review the literature on prevention of marijuana use among youth, distill the research into recommendations for practice, and provide examples of the ways these recommendations can be implemented. View the guide here: Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth 

This CDC webpage provides an evidence-based resource for healthcare providers caring for patients with underlying medical conditions who are at higher risk of developing severe outcomes of COVID-19. Severe outcomes are defined as hospitalization, admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), intubation or mechanical ventilation, or death. View the webpage to learn more. 

World Mental Health Day Mental Health Care For All: Let’s Make It A Reality   By The South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the South Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center   October 10 was World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is: Mental Health Care For All: Let’s Make It A Reality! […]

The Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Data-Informed Decisions Working Group has designed the Checklist for Identifying Data Gaps and Primary Data Collection Methods: A Review Sheet for prevention professionals.       This review sheet was designed to support addressing data gaps through primary data collection. It provides several methods and select resources as a starting point […]

October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. Read President Biden's proclamation below.   A Proclamation on National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, 2021 SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 Far too many families across our Nation have been impacted by addiction and the overdose epidemic.  In 2020, more than 93,000 people died from an overdose — 93,000 families […]

October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month
 This October, we honor all those who champion evidence-based youth substance use prevention and recommit ourselves to ensuring that all Americans have the skills, knowledge, and resources to live full and healthy lives. The New England PTTC encourages prevention efforts this month and all year long. We're […]

DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth.  The press release is available at this link.  A fact sheet on counterfeit pills is available at this link.

Public Safety Alert Issued by the DEA   Source: https://www.dea.gov/alert/sharp-increase-fake-prescription-pills-containing-fentanyl-and-meth   Download a PDF of this alert here: https://www.dea.gov/sites/pttc/files/2021-09/2021%20DEA%20Public%20Safety%20Alert.pdf   Download the DEA Counterfeit Pills Fact Sheet here: https://www.dea.gov/sites/pttc/files/2021-09/DEA_Fact_Sheet-Counterfeit_Pills.pdf Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth DEA Warns that International and Domestic Criminal Drug Networks are Flooding the United States with Lethal Counterfeit Pills September […]

Please see the following urgent press release and Counterfeit Pills Fact Sheet below from the DEA regarding fake prescription drugs. Several individuals have lost their kids to these fake pills. Kids are seeing these and buying them on social media, thinking they are like Zanax or ADHD medicine.  They aren’t trying to get high, they are just thinking […]

SAMHSA Region 1 | Diversity Inclusion Project Showcase: Promoting Recovery-Based Organizations This showcase will highlight recovery-oriented community-based organizations that serve historically marginalized communities in the New England region. This event is scheduled to take place virtually on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (ET).  Learn more and register.

2021 New England Rural Health Conference –  Rural Resiliency: Innovation and the Journey   November 3 & 4, 2021 Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine   The conference is an opportunity for rural healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, educators, students and community leaders to learn from experts in rural topics, and to network with each other. Designed […]

Fall 2021 National Prevention Specialist Conference October 12 - 15, 2021 Early bird discount before September 30th 13 presentations designed to educate and motivate you. View the speaker lineup. The New England PTTC team is presenting Session #3: Alternatives to Teaching Prevention at the Conference on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm.   Register […]

Join us for a Virtual Mental Health Summit hosted by RSU14 October 7-8, 2021, from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Sponsored by the New England PTTC Attendees will receive advice from experts in the field of mental health about overcoming stigma, accessing coping skills for resiliency, understanding brain science, ways to reduce stress, as well […]

New England PTTC Learning Labs: Intersection of Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Recovery   APPLY NOW   APPLICATION DEADLINE IS UNTIL Friday, October 29, 2021, at 5:00 pm If you are unable to access Google Forms, please email Kristen Erickson [email protected] for an alternate application.   ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION The New England PTTC virtual Learning Labs will expand on the information […]

The Scope of Practice Podcast recently talked with Sandra DelSesto (RI), a national leader in the development of the role delineation and training for prevention professionals, and Scott Gagnon, Director of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (ME) about the roles and focus of the prevention field in today's environment. They provide an outstanding opportunity for […]

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you or a loved one needs support, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available to you: 1-800-273-8255 We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best […]

At the National American Indian and Alaska Native PTTC, we wanted to highlight some important resources during Suicide Prevention Month:   https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/national-american-indian-alaska-native-pttc/product/guide-suicide-prevention-apps-virtual   https://www.sprc.org/settings/aian   https://www.bie.edu/topic-page/suicide-prevention   https://www.samhsa.gov/tribal-ttac/resources/suicide-prevention   http://www.icctc.org/August2013/PMM%20Handouts/Youth%20Suicide%20Prevention%20Toolkit.pdf   https://www.sprc.org/sites/pttc/files/Handout_Understanding%20RiskProtective%20Factors_08202019.pdf   If you have any questions about any of these resources, or would like to set up a training in your community, please […]

    Addressing Wellness and Building Community Coalitions By Sarah Davis   A coalition of individuals and organizations committed to a common goal can be an effective vehicle to achieve community wellness. Coalitions harness the power of their member organizations and amplify individual voices. Additionally, the process of engaging in a coalition itself can support […]

  Equity, diversity, and inclusion are important considerations in prevention practice. Over the course of the Health Equity Series, we will discuss action steps, both personally and professionally, to bring the conversation of equity to life. Health Equity Series: Session 1 – Foundations (Sept. 2021) Description: Session 1 began the conversation of health equity and […]