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Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? Join the Policy Academy for Implementing Community-Level Policies and be a part of preventing underage drinking at the local and state level: https://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/about-iccpud/data/national-reports/report-to-congress/policyacademy.aspx

Join us in the Spring! LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Cohort 10 begins April 29, 2024 APPLICATION IS CLOSED The application deadline is March 15, 2024 Welcome to the Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP focuses on key leadership skills using a range of learning methods designed to increase your effectiveness immediately. This program includes the use of an […]

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), Office on Women’s Health (OWH) is seeking innovative ways to address human trafficking prevention among women and girls in the United States through the  HHS Innovation Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls. The goal of this national competition is to identify and award existing […]

  By Anne Roberts, Nonprofit Consultant It can be truly rewarding to partner with your state policymakers to develop solid recommendations to benefit your clients and your community. It can also feel a bit intimidating if you’ve never done it before. In preparation for our approaching legislative sessions, I’ve compiled the following list of suggestions […]

By Anne Roberts, Nonprofit Consultant   Years ago, the federal government attempted to save money in the school lunch program by counting ketchup as a vegetable. The proposed change was published, by law, in the Federal Register. A small anti-hunger organization noticed the change.  Using the media to publicize the issue, they urged parents, teachers, […]

Research & Design (RAD) Fellowship Prevention Product Development for the New England Region   Deadline to apply extended - Apply by Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST.   Learn more and apply. (you'll need a google account to view the form)   The 2024 Priority area is "Workforce Development: Recruiting, Training, Retaining Diverse Professionals across […]

SAMHSA’s 20th Prevention Day – Leading With Science, Improving Lives It is with great excitement and pride that we share a momentous occasion with you all –SAMHSA’s 20th Prevention Day! For two decades, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has been at the forefront of the fight against substance use disorders and […]

SAMHSA’s 20th Prevention Day! Register for SAMHSA’s 20th Prevention Day!   Register for SAMHSA’s 20th Prevention Day! SAMHSA’s 20th Prevention Day (SPD) takes place on Monday, January 29, 2024, in conjunction with CADCA National Leadership Forum at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Join us for the largest annual national […]

SAVE THE DATE! RI PREVCON 2024 TO EQUITY AND BEYOND: POWERED BY PREVENTION SCIENCE!   WHEN? April 11, 2024, 9:00-3:30 PM EST WHERE? Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI Questions: [email protected] Provided by the RI Governor’s Council on Behavioral Health The New England PTTC is a proud sponsor of the Keynote Address. 

In the January 2024 edition of The Inbox you'll see highlights from 2023 from across Mid-America, and read about the upcoming "Language Matters" lunch-n-learn series. Plus, two upcoming episodes of the Prevention Perk, The Power of Lived Experience, a conversation with Seth Dewey, and Safe and Sober with guest Kurt Larson. Read The Inbox

The podcast from Mid-America PTTC is the Prevention Perk. A podcast is like a breakout session from your daily routine, it’s a unique way to perk-up your prevention efforts. We’d like to hear from you, please send your comment, topic or guest suggestion to [email protected] In case you missed these recent episodes, here are the […]

2024 Workforce Development Series Communications Strategies and Essentials for the Prevention Workforce The Southeast PTTC is committed to addressing collective needs of the prevention workforce through the development and adaptation of culturally appropriate training products and services for the Southeast Region. The overall goal of this 3-part series is to build capacity of the Prevention […]

Preventionists working in HHS Region 5 (MN, MI, IL, IN, OH, WI) are encouraged to apply for the NIATx Change Leader Academy for Prevention Practitioners!   The NIATx Change Leader Academy (CLA) for Prevention Practitioners is a highly interactive 4-part training series that teaches individuals how to facilitate change using the tools and philosophies of […]

This infographic, Prevention and the Basics of Social Media Management, was created to help guide substance misuse prevention professionals in using social media to maximize their prevention efforts. Visit the Great Lakes PTTC product page to download this valuable resource and learn about the basics of social media management, including definitions, tools, and tips to help […]

  Dates:  January 25th - April 25th; 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month       Format: Live Webinar Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST       Project ECHO: Addressing Alcohol Misuse Prevention for the 21st Century   Alcohol continues to be the most widely misused substance in our communities with harmful […]

As we approach December 1st, we stand together to observe World AIDS Day, a momentous occasion dedicated to raising awareness, fighting stigma and commemorating those affected by HIV/AIDS. This year we are compelled to shed light on the intricate web of challenges faced by individuals grappling with HIV/AIDS, particularly youth and communities of color, and […]

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead US Anthropologist (1901 – 1978)   This quote has been used for many years to inspire and motivate folks to speak up and work for change. It captures the notion that […]

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Mountain Plains would like to highlight We R Native      We R Native is a multimedia health resource for Native teens and young adults. The service includes an interactive website, a text messaging service, and social media. We R Native addresses the social, structural, and environmental stressors that influence […]

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month. SAMHSA is committed to addressing the needs of individuals, including youth, and families with substance use disorders or mental health issues who are experiencing homelessness. We invite you share programs and resources to spotlight this important cause and increase continued efforts to aid those in need. #HomelessnessAwarenessMonth

Join us in honoring National Native American Heritage Month this November by sharing products and trainings offered by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, PTTC, our national centers, and SAMHSA.     Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC Breaking Intergenerational Patterns of Addiction, Trauma, and Dark Secrets Cultural Factors in Substance Use: A Native Holistic Perspective Desk Guide: A Comprehensive […]

Earlier this month, The Danya Institute hosted the Prevention Core Competencies: For Prevention Professionals training at the Silver Spring Hotel. The three-day course highlighted the foundations of substance use prevention science for early and mid-career prevention professionals. A small group of prevention professionals from all over the region came to participate in-person which encouraged more […]

On behalf of our entire New England PTTC team, our hearts and thoughts are with our friends and colleagues in Lewiston, Maine in light of this horrific incidence of gun violence.  Lewiston/Auburn, Maine, in particular is close to my heart. For over ten years it was my home. Before I came to work at AdCare […]

SAMHSA, in collaboration with RTI International, released two important resources intended to aid community practitioners in the ongoing work to end the overdose crisis. Engaging Community Coalitions to Decrease Opioid Overdose Deaths and Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA) are available for free online. These products equip public health practitioners, coalitions, nonprofits, and other groups working […]

October is Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, and the need for prevention has never been greater. If prevention is to be effective, we must focus on what works. We also know that early intervention is vital for youth. As adolescents' brains develop, every year substance use is delayed reduces the risks of addiction and substance misuse (samhsa.gov). […]