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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 […]

National Prevention Week is taking place from May 7–13, 2023! Join us National Prevention Week is a national public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and positive mental health. We recognize that the important work of prevention happens […]

This May, we celebrate the important contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and invite you to join us in commemoration by supporting culturally responsive care and following evidence-based practices to increase health equity. Learn more about these topics by accessing and sharing related content provided by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC: Webinar Recordings Alcohol […]

  National Prevention Week (NPW)  is a national public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and positive mental health.    There are many ways to get involved in National Prevention Week, now and throughout the year. Host a Community […]

May 7th to May 13th marks SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week, an annual observance that aims to promote mental health and substance use prevention across the United States. This year’s theme is “A Celebration of Possibility,” emphasizing the power of community action in preventing substance misuse and promoting overall health and wellness.1 Additionally, it highlights the […]

From the HHS Press Release: "Since its launch on Mother’s Day 2022, the hotline’s professional counselors have provided emotional support, resources, and referrals to almost 12,000 pregnant and postpartum individuals who struggled with mental health concerns, and their loved ones.   Additionally, HRSA is introducing an updated toll-free number for the Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). The […]

The National Hispanic and Latino PTTC are excited to announce the translation of SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework guide from English to Spanish. The original English and translated Spanish versions are available to download. To access the files, visit the Products page

The terms we use to describe mental illness matter. This document can help us all to use updated language when talking about mental illness. It’s critical we talk about mental illness challenges and that we do so in the right way. Find the full document here    

Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence as a way of increasing outreach and education regarding the dangers of unhealthy alcohol use. The program was started in April 1987 with the intention of addressing binge drinking among college-aged students. It has since become a […]

Community Based Change Through Leadership Initiatives This series will discuss on-the-ground initiatives focusing on improving important aspects of Indigenous communities’ well being. The series addresses different aspects of community health and describes projects that have impacted communities across the country. Join us to meet the presenters who have stepped up for their communities and driven […]

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 our Program Director, celebrating Women’s History Month. The National Hispanic Latino Executive Leadership and Fellowship Program's project manager recently had a training that provided a brief […]

April was first designated as Alcohol Awareness Month in 1987 to increase public awareness about the prevention and treatment of excessive alcohol use–which continues to kill more than 140,000 Americans every year.   In addition, alcohol misuse increased dramatically during the pandemic, often co-occurring with opioid use disorder. Between 2019 and 2020, opioid overdose deaths that involved […]

Just released, Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth provides a comprehensive research overview of effective and ineffective therapeutic practices related to youth of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity. SAMHSA’s new report: Provides an updated evidence-based roadmap for supporting and affirming LGBTQI+ youth. Comprehensively reviews key scientific studies, […]

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. To raise awareness about alcohol-related harms and the importance of alcohol policy safeguards. #ProofIsInTheNumbers. The Northwest PTTC has developed an Alcohol Awareness Toolkit.   The Alcohol Awareness Toolkit seeks to do the following during the month of April: Raise awareness about alcohol-related harms and the importance of strong alcohol policies using memes, and Encourage engagement from prevention and public health stakeholders to […]

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 […]

IC&RC Prevention Credentialing Exam FAQ     The questions and responses below were gathered by the SSW PTTC from four different resources to help the prevention specialist candidate prepare for the new IC&RC Prevention Specialist Exam. By understanding the process for exam development and the domains required for preparation, it is our hope that candidates […]