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A number of advantages exist to hiring and sustaining credentialed prevention professionals with the skills and expertise to perform prevention activities that are beneficial to the organization and the community. Effective prevention practice requires a competent, skilled workforce. Certification is one way to ensure that prevention staff achieve a minimum or core level of competence […]

  We are so excited to announce our newest Region 8 Prevention Fellows for the 2022-2023 year, Steve Otero, Cheyenne Chee, and Morgan Neavill.    ABOUT OUR FELLOWS   Steve Otero Steve Otero is a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) outdoor educator, and holds bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science, Experimental Psychology, […]

In this month's newsletter learn about the BOLD Fellowship, the experience of two Prevention Specialist who attended the SAMHSA Core Competencies pilot, and we'll review highlights from 2022 Plus, two new episodes of the Mid-America PTTC Podcast - DEC Perspectives from Eric Nation and Stacee Read from the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. Read all […]

Research & Design (RAD) Fellowship Prevention Product Development for the New England Region   Applications are due by January 2, 2023, at 4:00 pm EST   Learn more and apply. (you'll need a google account to view the form)   The 2023 Priority area is "Practical Resources to Address The Root Causes of Substance Misuse."   The […]

An Awards Event Celebrating Excellence in Rural Health Each year NRHA honors outstanding individuals and organizations in the field of rural health who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and well-being of others. Previous recipients have stretched the boundaries of possibility by forging innovative programs and services, making rural life healthier […]

The first cases of Autoimmune Deficiency Syndrome, also known as AIDS, were reported in June of 1981. Since the beginning of the epidemic, the World Health organization (WHO) has reported that an average of 84.2 million people have been infected with the HIV virus and about 40.1 million people have died of HIV. Additionally, at […]

The New England PTTC internship is a two-part experience; learning and working. It is our intention to count you as a member of our team while also giving you new tools and experiences that you can use when your semester with us finishes.   We will have several goals for you during the course of your […]

We recently completed the second round of the New England PTTC Prevention Mentorship Program. A unique program that answers one of the needs of the substance use prevention workforce in New England for the guidance of newer professionals, structured networking, and one on one assistance with the frameworks of prevention science. Learn more about the mentorship program.    […]

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month - Pre-Holiday Season Tools - Holiday Season Campaigns - Drive High Get a DUI Campaigns   Facts, Tips, & Resources New England PTTC - Cannabis & Road Safety - 12-minute video lesson and Cannabis Prevention Microlearning Toolkit CDC - Impaired Driving: Get the Facts Webpage SAMHSA Impaired Driving: Talk With Your Kids - Tips and Resources to […]

Please join the PTTC Network and SAMHSA for an upcoming webinar highlighting findings from SAMHSA’s new guide, Community Engagement: An Essential Component of an Effective and Equitable Substance Use Prevention System. When: Friday, December 16th.   11-12PM PT / 1-2PM CT / 2-3PM ET. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdenz8bs By engaging community members, prevention systems learn firsthand from individuals and community systems about […]

Certification provides significant advantages to professionals and job candidates - Hiring managers report credentialing is a hiring criteria. Credentialed professionals are more likely to have advancement opportunities and leverage for raises and promotions. International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) certification is reciprocal – Individuals holding a credential through an IC&RC member board may be eligible […]

  The Addiction Policy Forum and the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center partnered with the grassroots organization Ethnic Communities Opioid Response Network in St. Louis, Missouri, to translate 5 different evidence-based prevention products into 12 different languages, including Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Dari, French, Mandarin Chinese, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog (Filipino) and Ukrainian.   Find the […]

In this month's newsletter learn about our recently completed Missouri DEC Academy, and where you can find the healtheknowledge course Behavioral Health and Substance Use Awareness in the Workplace. Plus, two new episodes of the Mid-America PTTC Podcast - storyteller Heather Harlan and Chris Davis from Community Partnership of the Ozarks discusses making underage drinking prevention […]

The latest edition of our bi-monthly newsletter is available. This month’s edition features six new cannabis prevention tools developed by our fellows, mentee and mentors celebration, a new virtual resource center from the Maternal and Child Welfare and Substance Exposed Infants Virtual Conference, awareness campaigns for the month of November, and regionally and nationally developed events and tools to […]

We're excited to announce six new products! These substance misuse prevention tools were researched & developed over the past eight months by our fellows, prevention professionals living and working in New England. The tools focus on supporting the Changing Landscape of Cannabis with a Focus on the IC&RC Prevention Domains. LEARN MORE AND DOWNLOAD THE TOOLS.     Link […]

November is dedicated to honoring our nation’s veterans, observing how we may prevent substance use for this group, and understanding the many environmental stressors that may put one at risk.             Thousands of troops return home from active duty almost yearly and become military veterans in their respective communities. However, experiences from active duty may […]

We invite you to connect with our colleagues at the National American Indian/Alaska Native TTCs, for products, resources, tools, including the latest, culturally appropriate materials for treatment professionals.   National American Indian and Alaska Native PTTC ATTC  MHTTC   The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center has tools and resources to help American Indian and Alaska Native […]

SAMHSA and the PTTC Network invite you to attend the upcoming Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series: Implementing Community-Level Policies to Prevent Alcohol Misuse.  Register now to attend the webinar on Thursday, November 10 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM–2:00 PM CT. Access the Guide Now!    

The DEA's National Drug Take Back Day will be held April 22, 2023. This day provides opportunities for the public to drop off prescription drugs for proper disposal. Resources: DEA Take Back Day Locations    -To prevent unused prescriptions to end up in the wrong hands, find a safe disposal location using the link above Take […]

Red Ribbon Week promotes drug-free lifestyles and prevention efforts, especially among children and youth. The National American Indian and Alaska Native PTTC, in collaboration with JBS International, has created special flyers for schools and community groups serving Native populations to use as they wish to celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Download the flyers here.

By Fabricia Prado, LCSW   If you experience excessive worry, fear, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, irritability, nausea, stomachache, sweaty palms, shaking, fast heartbeat, procrastination, mental blank-out, and other symptoms before and while taking exams, you are NOT alone! The overall prevalence of test anxiety in college students, for example, is around 25 to 40%3. Test anxiety […]

Excerpt from the transcript of the conversation between NPR's Brian Mann and experts on drug policy: STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: In this country, people are preparing for what is supposed to be a happy time. Halloween is coming, which you can tell by asking my kids or seeing the 9-foot skeleton on the street not far […]

SAMHSA has issued a new guide on Adapting Evidence-based Practices for Under-resourced Populations. This guide focuses on research supporting adaptations of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for under-resourced populations. Adaptations involve tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and demographic contexts of the people served to yield positive outcomes. Access to the guide: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/evidence-based-practices-under-resourced-populations/pep22-06-02-004