“For the first time in decades, public health data shows a sudden and hopeful drop in drug overdose deaths across the U.S.”
Published: 09/24/2024
Did you know that there are 53 free, self-paced, online substance misuse prevention courses on HealtheKnowledge now?! If you haven’t logged on for a bit, check out all of the new courses that have been added! Create a free account and login here: https://www.healtheknowledge.org/
Published: 09/23/2024
For the first time in decades, public health data shows a sudden and hopeful drop in drug overdose deaths across the U.S. “This is exciting,” said Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the National Institute On Drug Abuse [NIDA], the federal laboratory charged with studying addiction. “This looks real. This looks very, very real.” Read the […]
Published: 09/20/2024
Public Comments due by October 15 SAMHSA is revising its approach to collecting data from grantees. The proposed new client-level performance tool will involve streamlining as well as incorporating select new measures/questions into a multi-component client-level tool. Particularly, SAMHSA’s Core Outcomes of Recovery (SCOR) Scale, which constitutes 13 recovery-oriented measures that align with SAMHSA’s approach […]
Published: 09/17/2024
By Darla Kelsay, Certified Prevention Consultant, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, MidSOUTH Center for Prevention and Training A new documentary chronicling the fentanyl crisis in North Texas will help raise community awareness about the potent synthetic opioid and shatter the myth that overdose is not happening in the Lone Star State. Scheduled for release this month, […]
Published: 09/05/2024
As we welcome the fall season, it’s important to recognize and embrace National/World Suicide Prevention Month. This month is a time for reflection and action, dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention, promoting mental well-being and encouraging open dialogue. What is National/World Suicide Prevention Month? Every September, we observe National/World Suicide Prevention Month to emphasize […]
Published: 09/03/2024
In the September 2024 edition of The Inbox are details about the 1st Annual Region 7 Peer Summit: Elevating Professionalism Together: Advancing Through Peer Collaboration, and registration details to a virtual Prevention Core Competencies training. Plus, two new episodes of Prevention Perk with guests Stephanie Ahles in conversation about the Role of Participatory Engagement in […]
Published: 09/01/2024
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. National Recovery Month 2024, SAMHSA Prevention Resources to Help Support Recovery The […]
Published: 08/30/2024
As International Overdose Awareness Day approaches, it is crucial to unite in our efforts to end drug overdoses, remember those we’ve lost without stigma, and support their loved ones. This annual campaign, observed on August 31st, strives to raise awareness, reduce stigma, educate communities, and promote policies to prevent tragic loss. The theme for this […]
Published: 08/20/2024
The latest edition of our bi-monthly newsletter is available. This month’s edition features Workforce Development, Announcing the 2024 Research and Design (RAD) Prevention Fellowship Products, awareness campaigns for August/September, and regionally and nationally developed events and tools to support and grow the prevention workforce in New England. View the newsletter.
Published: 08/19/2024
Congrats to the 2024 fellows! Thanks for your hard work and dedication to the field. We're excited to announce 6 new research-based substance misuse prevention tools supporting Workforce Development: Recruiting, Training, Retaining Diverse Professionals across the Career Lattice for the New England Region. View and Download: https://pttcnetwork.org/products_and_resources/the-2024-new-england-pttc-research-design-rad-prevention-fellowship-products/
Published: 08/09/2024
The Mid-America PTTC would like to invite you to participate in a training program covering SAMHSA’s Prevention Core Competencies, September 23-25th, 2024. Register for Virtual Core Competencies Training and ToT Agenda The curriculum covers substance use prevention fundamentals for early to mid-career prevention professionals. The program is designed to provide an introduction to prevention science […]
Published: 08/02/2024
In the August 2024 edition of The Inbox are details about the 1st Annual Region 7 Peer Summit: Elevating Professionalism Together: Advancing Through Peer Collaboration, a registration details to a virtual Prevention Core Competencies training. Plus, a new episode of Prevention Perk with guest Georgina Lafoe discussing Building a Life of Resiliency. Read The Inbox
Published: 08/02/2024
The Mid-America PTTC would like to invite you to participate in a media literacy training event August 20th-21st, 2024 in Kansas City Missouri. Learn more and register for Media Savvy About Media Savvy Media Savvy will help participants develop a deeper understanding of media impact on choices, mental health; how AI will shape the future […]
Published: 08/02/2024
Innovative Strategies for Substance Use Prevention & Behavioral Health Equity According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Behavioral health equity is a right! A right to access high-quality and affordable health care services and supports for all populations, including Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific […]
Published: 08/01/2024
Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council Presents: Strengthening Indigenous Wellbeing-A new Era in Tribal Public Health 2024 August 14-15, 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel located in downtown Billings, MT. Click here for more information and to register
Published: 07/30/2024
By Rachel Karch, Instructional Design and Accessibility Manager, Suicide Prevention Resource Center Accessibility is crucial for creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of ability, can access and benefit from information and resources. Here’s why accessibility matters: Here are five ways to make your content more accessible: Avoid jargon and technical terms. Use plain language […]
Published: 07/24/2024
A data-driven intervention that engaged communities to rapidly deploy evidence-based practices to reduce opioid-related overdose deaths—such as increasing naloxone distribution and enhancing access to medication for opioid use disorder—did not result in a statistically significant reduction in opioid-related overdose death rates during the evaluation period, according to results from the HEALing Communities Study. Researchers identified the COVID-19 pandemic and increased prevalence of fentanyl in the illicit drug market—including in mixtures with cocaine and methamphetamine—as factors that likely weakened the impact of the intervention on reducing opioid-related overdose deaths.
Published: 07/12/2024
The National Latino Behavioral Health Association is hosting the 2024 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference in San Antonio, Texas on August 23rd and 24th, 2024. The 2024 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference will provide the best and effective interventions and knowledge in Latino behavioral health including Community Defined Evidence Practices, Evidence Based Practices, promising approaches and traditional healing practices to […]
Published: 07/11/2024
In the July 2024 edition of The Inbox are announcements for our Media Savvy: Empowering Communities Through Change event, and our Leadership Design Institute. Plus, two new episodes of Prevention Perk; first guest Kendra Tapie discusses Transformative Leadership, followed by Culturally Effective Changes Strategies with Greg Puckett. Read The Inbox
Published: 07/05/2024
The Mid-America PTTC would like to invite you to participate in a training program covering SAMHSA’s Prevention Core Competencies, September 23-25th, 2024. Register for Virtual Core Competencies Training and ToT Agenda The curriculum covers substance use prevention fundamentals for early to mid-career prevention professionals. The program is designed to provide an introduction to prevention science […]
Published: 07/05/2024
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 […]
Published: 07/01/2024
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 […]
Published: 06/26/2024
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, […]
Published: 06/26/2024