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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 […]

Build the Community to Build the Capacity.   At the Mid-America PTTC, we believe prevention is better together and that together we are stronger.   It is that belief that has inspired us to launch our new Communities of Practice Series (CoP) for our Mid-America region. There are three different CoP series all designed to provide a platform […]

The latest edition of our bi-monthly newsletter is available. This month’s edition features resources for Problem Gambling Awareness Month, Using Social Media To Support Youth Cannabis Prevention, awareness campaigns for the month of March and April, and regionally and nationally developed events and tools to support and grow the prevention workforce in New England. View the newsletter.

Words are influential—they can heal, and they can harm. Reframing Language - WHY CHANGING OUR THINKING, OUR ACTIONS AND OUR LANGUAGE MATTERS Access the compilation of the “language docs” created by a number of SAMHSA Center.    

The 2023 PGAM theme is “Celebrating 20 Years” #PGAM2023   This March, New England PTTC will join the National Council on Problem Gambling in observing Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM).   The goals of this national campaign are: To increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment & recovery services. To encourage healthcare providers […]

This advisory introduces readers to cannabidiol (CBD), how it is derived, and how it differs from delta-9 THC and other cannabinoids. The advisory focuses on the risks and harms of CBD, especially those sold over the counter. This advisory also clarifies common misconceptions about CBD, given its broad availability and marketing for several medical conditions […]

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 […]

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) would like to invite you to take part in an exciting new Challenge competition funding opportunity, “Substance Use Prevention Services in Primary Care.” With this Challenge, NIDA is seeking greater understanding of how primary care providers (PCPs) can implement substance use prevention interventions in their clinical settings. The Challenge […]

What youth does not love a trip to the arcade? Is this the first introduction to youth to gambling behavior? Claw machines and other popular games meet the definition of gambling. A claw machine: Buy tokens with money Put the tokens in the game Win or lose a stuffed animal or other prizes   Gambling […]

Announcing the 2023 New England PTTC Research & Design (RAD) Fellows Prevention Product Development for the New England Region The 2023 priority area is Practical Resources to Address The Root Causes of Substance Misuse.   This program will support a seven-month term, during which the fellows will each create a tool or product around a central, […]