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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). […]

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week this October 23-31 by sharing substance use prevention strategies, highlighting educational resources, and spreading the word about the importance of "Living Drug Free."   Download the Red Ribbon Week Toolkit and access additional information and social media messaging content at dea.gov/redribbon.      Red Ribbon Video Contest                     Read the      Presidential Proclamation      […]

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month Darla J. Kelsay, Certified Prevention Consultant, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, UA Little Rock, MidSOUTH Raising awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the mission of Arkansas None for Nine, a non-profit organization that actively inspires, empowers, and supports children, families, and individuals that live with […]

NLBHA, the NHL ATTC and PTTC teams are proud and honored to present the 2023 National Hispanic and Latino Executive Leadership and Fellowship Program Graduates. We cannot wait to see the great things they will accomplish in their careers and the beautiful impact they will continue to bring to our communities.   Angelita Valdez, LMSW, […]

  Check out the CDC's BAM! Body and Mind Classroom Resources for substance misuse prevention in schools. This content provides teachers and parents with tools and information focused on protective factors, risk factors, and prevention planning for substance misuse in youth and adolescents.       

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Visit Here to Download This mini e-book provides prevention professionals, providers, and community members with information and resources about substance use prevention, risk and protective factors in Hispanic and Latino communities. In this document, you will find resources from trusted sources, prevention, and action tips, and suggestions for better supporting our communities. We hope this […]

The National Hispanic and Latino Addiction Technology Transfer Center and the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center are pleased to announce Latinos Con Voz. A podcast that will highlight the important work being done by our subject matter experts who are Latino and/or Latino serving. Through this podcast our team hopes to provide a […]

Xylazine is a non-opioid tranquilizer used in veterinary medicine and is increasingly found as an adulterant in the illicit drug supply. Researchers, public health officials, and community leaders are working to address xylazine in prevention, clinical care, and overdose prevention.

  "Together we can get through, reach out, lift up, look ahead, and Live On."   Live On Utah is a statewide effort to prevent suicide by promoting education, providing resources, and changing our culture around suicide and mental health. The campaign aims to: Establish mental health and suicide prevention as a priority for all […]

Introduction: The Recruit, Train, and Retain Prevention Workforce Workgroup, which came out of a 2020 Prevention Thought Leaders Meeting (see details in the next paragraph), is conducting a national needs assessment for prevention certification.  This needs assessment consists of two main components, a survey to individual prevention practitioners across the nation, and a survey to the […]

National Prevention Specialist Credentialing Survey for Prevention Specialists and Professionals Introduction: The Recruit, Train, and Retain Prevention Workforce Workgroup, which came out of a 2020 Prevention Thought Leaders Meeting (see details in the next paragraph), is conducting a national needs assessment for prevention certification.  This needs assessment consists of two main components, a survey to individual […]

Click Here to Visit Our Product & Resource Page and Download the Newsletter A reflection on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Month and Hispanic Heritage Month will be featured in this issue by Dr. Susie Villalobos. This newsletter highlights the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which promotes awareness about suicide and suicide prevention among Hispanic […]

National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, 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. During Recovery Month, join SAMHSA in spreading the […]

A True Pioneer in Prevention: Chuck Daugherty Announces Retirement After four decades of unwavering dedication to public service and prevention leadership, we're honored to share the retirement of Act Missouri's Executive Director, Chuck Daugherty, MHD, CRPS, effective December 31, 2023. Chuck's journey began in 1984, carving a path through adolescent treatment in Kansas, Texas, and […]

  UNITY in partnership with WeRNative and THRIVE presents this Healing Circle Webinar in honor of National Suicide Awareness Month. Join in to learn tools for safe and effective prevention messaging and healing coping skills. This one-hour webinar training is open to any Native youth and their advocates. THURSDAY, SEPT 7th at 1 PM PST […]

Coalition Business Administration Training for Prevention Professionals Application Deadline: September 8, 2023  To apply, complete the Coalition Business Administration Application The prevention field needs strong leaders to grow and sustain prevention efforts. To meet this need, the ORN, PTTC, and CADCA came together to create a new training: Coalition Business Administration (CBA). Following a successful […]

988 Information and Resources These resources can help state, tribal, and territorial organizations and their partners implement the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. They include implementation tools, guidance on messaging about 988, and recommendations for establishing crisis services infrastructure. SPRC 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Implementation Resources The resources and information on this page are […]