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In the August edition of The Inbox you'll read about the upcoming training on Grounded in Data, your last chance to register for the 2023 National Drug Endangered Children Conference. Plus, two new episodes of the Prevention Perk, Understanding the Message, a conversation about media literacy with folks from DIMLE, and The Battle for Healthy […]

The latest edition of our bi-monthly newsletter is available. This month’s edition features our latest product a Video Series on Building Management Skills for Prevention Professionals, Cannabis Conversations: A Toolkit For Communities With A Harm Reduction Lens, resources for awareness campaigns for the month of Jlyu, and regionally and nationally developed events and tools to support and grow the […]

Antes de Tomar Acción, Identifiquemos las Necesidades y Recursos Comunitarios, y las Prioridades de Servicio: Días 1-3 (Materiales de la capacitación presencial de agosto de 2022) En agosto de 2022, Lourdes Vázquez Matienzo, Especialista en Capacitación y Asistencia Técnica del Centro de Desarrollo Educativo (EDC), brindó una capacitación de 3 días en San Juan, Puerto Rico, a […]

At the Society of Indian Psychologists Annual Retreat and Convention last month, the American Psychological Association delivered a formal apology to First Peoples and Nations of the United States for actions and inactions that “allowed, facilitated, and perpetuated harm, intergenerational trauma, and cultural oppression.” The apology, more than two years in the making, was presented […]

  REGISTER HERE   Webinar Description: Cannabidiol (CBD) products are often marketed for a range of different health conditions; however, there is little evidence to support the safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter, non-FDA-approved CBD products for many of these uses. This webinar will highlight information presented in SAMHSA’s advisory titled, Cannabidiol (CBD) – Potential Harms, […]

Darla J. Kelsay, Certified Prevention Consultant Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, UA Little Rock, MidSOUTH To implement successful programs, prevention planners need reliable data to guide their work. When the Arkansas Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) recognized a statewide deficiency of data on college students, they turned to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Survey Research […]

National BIPOC Mental Health Month serves as an important observance, aiming to raise awareness about the unique mental health experience and challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities by encouraging discussions, support, and actions that address these disparities.1   Recognizing the importance of mental health and well-being with BIPOC communities is […]

Governor Janet Mills will host her 5th Annual Opioid Response Summit on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Cross Insurance Arena In Portland. The annual summit is part of the state’s commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic, and convenes leaders from around Maine and the Nation to share ideas, strategies, and best practices to help Maine […]

Register for the COE Webinar: Telehealth Implementation of Trauma Focused Treatment on July 12, 2023 at 3:00 EST!  In this Telehealth COE webinar, Dr. Regan Stewart and Dr. Rosaura Orengo-Aguayo will present on telehealth implementation of trauma focused treatment to increase equity in access to care for underserved youth in the US and Puerto Rico.

Celebrate the historical significance of Juneteenth while prioritizing your well-being with this unique wellness calendar. In recognition of the 19th of June, the day that symbolizes freedom and emancipation. Each day on this calendar is dedicated to promoting wellness and self-care, inviting you to engage in activities that nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

To support Tribes impacted by wildfires and other smoke events, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is working with partners to provide free air purifiers to Tribal Nations. Through a limited-time program, Tribes and Tribal organizations can obtain HEPA-certified air purifiers for residential homes, classrooms, gyms, community centers, etc., to reduce airborne allergens such as […]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today released a new data report Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Behavioral Health: Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health, indicating that lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are more likely than straight adults to use substances, experience mental health conditions including major […]

National Resources: June is Pride Month, PTTC National Coordinating Office Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Resource Page, SAMHSA, 2022 SAMHSA releases new data on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Behavioral Health, SAMHSA Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth, SAMHSA LGBTQ+ Resource Page, National Suicide Prevention Hotline Substance […]

This month the New Englandd PTTC celebrates Diversity and Equality #PrideMonth. Promoting Inclusion, Championing Equality, and Love, and celebrating the countless contributions of the LGBTQ+ population in all areas of our culture.   FEATURED PREVENTION TOOLS: - PTTC ARTICLE: Celebrating Diversity and Equality: Embracing Love, Promoting Inclusion and Championing Equality  - New England PTTC prevention tools supporting […]

It is that time of the year again when vibrant colors fill the streets, hearts swell with pride, and communities come together to celebrate diversity and love. Throughout June, we honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals as they continue to advocate for acceptance for all. Moreover, we honor the battles fought, the […]

Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies: For Prevention Professionals The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) hosts this 3-day, in-person training opportunity at no cost and offers a post travel scholarship. The training will be held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort in Shawnee, OK on June 27-29, 2023. More information Register here

Click Here to Visit Our Product & Resource Page and Download the Newsletter This Issue: LAYING GROUNDWORK FOR A HARVEST AND HEALTHY YEAR This issue will bring a reflection by the NHL ATTC Co-Director, celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month. Elisabeth Stelson discusses a Vicarious Trauma research study. Please read to learn more about the resources we are […]

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 Islanders and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; […]

The Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC invite you to join us in congratulating our colleague, Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, for being named the recipient of the Illinois Certification Board's 2023 Jessica Hayes Lifetime Achievement Award and the Faces & Voices of Recovery 2023 Innovations in Recovery Award.    In April, The Illinois Certification Board, Inc. honored Mark Sanders with […]

By Janice Williams, Ph.D. Retired   During the month of May, we recognize prevention week through the lens of substance use and misuse. The prevention narrative has swung from substance abuse prevention to substance use and misuse, and inclusion of mental health well-being. The opioid epidemic opened the doors for more visibility on prevention with […]

Pride Month celebrates the countless contributions of the LGBTQ+ population in all areas of our culture. Join the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC and our partners across the Network in recognizing Pride Month with the following resources focused on the behavioral health needs of the LGBTQ+ population:    Great Lakes ATTC Webinar: Providing Culturally […]

Celebrating Resiliency Together Healing Our Spirit Worldwide - The Ninth Gathering - will welcome thousands of delegates from participating Nations in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Hawai'i. This event takes place only every four years. Our theme in 2023 will be Celebrating Resiliency. Activities will include Indigenous-led workshops and panels on health […]

The latest edition of our bi-monthly newsletter is available. This month’s edition features a survey that will be used to guide future programming for the New England PTTC, an alternative to suspension curricula and facilitators, resources for awareness campaigns for the month of May and June, and regionally and nationally developed events and tools to support and grow the prevention […]