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The NHLPTTC provided two workshops at the National Prevention Network Conference (NPN), that took place at the Hotel Hilton Chicago, IL . on August 27-29, 2019. Tuesday, August 27, 2019 2F: Improving a National Prevention Workforce for Hispanics through Training and Technical Assistance Richard

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 Di

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

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 developm

The Northeast and Caribbean PTTC and the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC joined efforts and presented an incredible session at the 2022 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference titled: ‘What Does Diversity Mean When We All Look The Same?’. The session was well attended and highly commended

        What LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC want Prevention Professionals to Know? The Central East PTTC, Central East ATTC, National American Indian & Alaska Natives PTTC, and the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC joined efforts to proudly present a 4-part virtual lear

This year's World Aids Day theme is Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice. Although there have been significant improvements in HIV diagnosis rates and HIV prevention, HIV is still seen as a healthcare challenge, especially for populations disproportionately impacted by this

Focus on Vaping and Tobacco   Live Webinars Check out our online training calendar to search upcoming training opportunities.   Publications and Newsletters Connecting Prevention Specialists to Native Communities: Sacred and Ceremonial Use of Tobacco in Native American Communities Developed by

Tips for using this page: Upcoming Trainings & Events Preventing Underage Alcohol Use (WEBINAR SERIES) Part 1: Identifying and Understanding the DataApril 9, 2024 | Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip, and Olivia Stuart, MSWWatch now | View course description Part 2: Strategies and Recommendations for the

These resources are part of the learning series titled ‘What LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC want Prevention Professionals to Know?’ presented by the Central East PTTC, 

  Webinars/Videos Suicide Prevention, Everyone can Help. Preventing Suicide in the Latino Community - This webinar will provide an overview of suicide prevention with the intention of encouraging participants to be available to prevent suicide within the people they interact with. Facilitator will discuss warning signs and risk factors for suicide. National data, youth data, including suicide among Latinos and other relevant data will be presented. The webinar will discuss the effects of this “forever decision” which is preventable. The facilitator will present her experience as the suicide prevention project coordinator at CETPA Inc. Lastly, suicide prevention resources that are easy to implement and culturally based practices that have proven to work in the efforts of preventing suicide will be discussed. Suicide Prevention Videos - Short videos from mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members to promote Suicide Prevention month. (Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese) Suicide Prevention: Identifying and Modifying Risk Factors That Can Lead To Suicide Attempts In Latino Youth - The purpose of this webinar is to present what is known about risk of suicide in Latino adolescents and how culturally informed and family-based prevention programs and practices can prevent adolescent suicide. (Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese) Life is Precious™: A Community Defined Practice Suicide Prevention Program for Latina Adolescents - This presentation is the third of a 4-Part series titled: "Institutional Racism and How it Impacts the Latinx Experience as it Relates to Behavioral Health." (Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese) National Suicide Prevention Month Videos - Short videos from to promote National Suicide Prevention month. If you or a loved one needs support, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available to you: 1-800-273-8255 (Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese)   Factsheets/E-books Suicide Prevention Amongst Hispanics and Latinos - A collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to provide new fact sheets on Suicide Prevention Amongst Hispanics and Latinos to download and distribute. (Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese) Suicide Among Hispanic And Latino Communities 2.0 - The mini e-book was developed to provide information and resources to prevention professionals, providers, and community members on the topic of suicide prevention, the impact in the Hispanic and Latino communities, specific data on suicide among Latino men and women, risk, and protective factors.    Additional Resources Resources on Suicide Prevention - List of resources on Suicide PRevention developed by the developed by the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC, the National Hispanic and Latino MHTTC, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. These resources include webinars, factsheets, reports, and talk kits. 

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.

Craig PoVey and David Watkins from Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Prevention and Promotions Division requested TA regarding leadership programs as well as advanced training for prevention professionals, in Utah. Mountain Plains PTTC researched and locate some tools and training resources, from other PTTCs, including the following:   New England RAD (Research and Development) fellows program and contact information, New England PTTC Region 1 The Leadership Development Program (LDP) information and contact information, National Hispanic and Latino PTTC Executive Leadership and Fellowship Program information and contact information, and an assessment tool for prevention supervisors and their staff, from South/Southwest PTTC. Additionally, a meeting was held for Utah Prevention and Promotions Division staff to discuss the assessment tool with its creator.  Mountain Plains PTTC staff is happy to continue to work with the state of Utah regarding developing training, tools, etc. to help build the prevention leadership in Utah.

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

Presented with the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center Prevention coalitions are encouraged to build a diverse and inclusive membership that reflects the composition of the communities served. Doing so helps ensure representation of the perspectives necessary to identify and respond to substance misuse-related problems and consequences most effectively, and to prevent or intervene to address existing health inequities and disparities. For some, the challenges are understanding how to work with unfamiliar populations, overcoming anxiety with making a mistake, or building trust with diverse of impacted populations. Other coalitions, located in what appear to be racially or ethnically homogonous communities, wrestle with digging deeper to identify and comprehend the rich diversity present, regardless of what the demographics indicate. Regardless of location, how might coalitions engage community members across cultural identities as partners to address health disparities, center equity in their prevention approaches, and overcome common barriers? What helps communities and coalitions to overcome histories of distance and mistrust? How can progress and success be identified and measured? Join this collaborative series from the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC and Northeast and Caribbean PTTC for a deep exploration of these issues and an opportunity to receive expert guidance around real-world challenges experienced. Learning Objectives: By the end of this series of technical assistance services, participants will/be able to: • Develop a personal understanding of the positive impact of attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion to their community and prevention efforts • Increase awareness of common biases or practices that reinforce inequity and exclusion • Identify three personal and coalition practices or policies to apply that increase equity in prevention effort DEI Webinar Session • Gain a deeper personal understanding of culture, DEI, and related concepts of identity within coalitions and communities • Understand how to interpret health equity data and identify community assets • Review tools to better understand community (historical background), • Review how to practically apply DEI in real world settings Coalition Leader Practices TA Session • Assess personal challenges encountered and potential strategies to address • Identify effective practices and tools coalition leaders can apply to work effectively with community/partners • Review practices how to engage partner experiences in real world settings and address current personal challenges Coalition Practices TA Session • Identify coalition policies and practices to address • Review everyday coalition practices to incorporate and apply to identified challenges • Identify strategies, values and tools to engage and work effectively with new partners

Prevention coalitions are encouraged to build a diverse and inclusive membership that reflects the composition of the communities served. Doing so helps ensure representation of the perspectives necessary to identify and respond to substance misuse-related problems and consequences most effectively, and to prevent or intervene to address existing health inequities and disparities. For some, the challenges are understanding how to work with unfamiliar populations, overcoming anxiety with making a mistake, or building trust with diverse of impacted populations. Other coalitions, located in what appear to be racially or ethnically homogonous communities, wrestle with digging deeper to identify and comprehend the rich diversity present, regardless of what the demographics indicate. Regardless of location, how might coalitions engage community members across cultural identities as partners to address health disparities, center equity in their prevention approaches, and overcome common barriers? What helps communities and coalitions to overcome histories of distance and mistrust? How can progress and success be identified and measured? Join this collaborative series from the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC and Northeast and Caribbean PTTC for a deep exploration of these issues and an opportunity to receive expert guidance around real-world challenges experienced.   By the end of this series of technical assistance services, participants will/be able to: Develop a personal understanding of the positive impact of attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion to their community and prevention efforts Increase awareness of common biases or practices that reinforce inequity and exclusion Identify three personal and coalition practices or policies to apply that increase equity in prevention efforts   DEI Webinar Session Gain a deeper personal understanding of culture, DEI, and related concepts of identity within coalitions and communities Understand how to interpret health equity data and identify community assets Review tools to better understand community (historical background), Review how to practically apply DEI in real world settings   Coalition Leader Practices TA Session Assess personal challenges encountered and potential strategies to address Identify effective practices and tools coalition leaders can apply to work effectively with community/partners Review practices how to engage partner experiences in real world settings and address current personal challenges   Coalition Practices TA Session Identify coalition policies and practices to address Review everyday coalition practices to incorporate and apply to identified challenges Identify strategies, values and tools to engage and work effectively with new partners    

  The National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA), the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC, and the Strategic Prevention Framework - Connecting our Voices Program, joined efforts today to present you this video about Marijuana Prevention, with the goal to increase the awareness among youth.   Português Conscientização sobre o uso de cannabis entre os jovens NLBHA, os Centros e o Programa Conectando nossas Vozes se uniram para apresentar a vocês este vídeo educativo sobre Prevenção da Maconha, com o objetivo de aumentar a conscientização entre os jovens.

The National Hispanic and Latino PTTC is happy to share with you this resource from the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity (CoE LGBTQ+ BHE). Our center supported the CoE LGBTQ+ BHE and we are proud to share these resources are now available in Spanish and Portuguese. This animated video, reviews basic terminology that is important to know when working with people who have diverse sexual orientations or gender identities. This terminology includes sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and more.   English   Spanish   Portuguese     This glossary of terms related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE) is a resource for behavioral health practitioners to better understand language commonly used in LGBTQ+ communities. It should be noted that people use terms in different ways, and the best practice is always to honor language an individual uses to identify themselves. English: Spanish: Portuguese: We invite you to visit the CoE LGBTQ+ BHE webpage to learn more: https://lgbtqequity.org/resources/ 

  These resources are developed by the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC, the National Hispanic and Latino MHTTC, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  List of resources on Suicide Prevention developed by the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center Current State of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Among Hispanic and Latino LGBTQ+ Youth (Short Video Messages 2021) English: 2021 National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Spanish: 2021 Mes Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio Portuguese: 2021 Mês Nacional de Conscientização sobre a Prevenção do Suicídio   National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (Short Video Messages 2020) English: 2020 National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Spanish: 2020 Mes Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio Portuguese: 2020 Mês Nacional de Conscientização sobre a Prevenção do Suicídio   Fact Sheet (2020) developed in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention English: 2020 Suicide Prevention Amongst Hispanics and Latinos Spanish: La Prevención Del Suicidio Entre Hispanos y Latinos Portuguese: Prevenção do Suicídio Entre Hispânicos e Latinos   Suicide Prevention Webinar: Identifying and Modifying Risk Factors That Can Lead To Suicide Attempts In Latino Youth (2020) English: Suicide Prevention: Identifying and Modifying Risk Factors That Can Lead To Suicide Attempts In Latino Youth Spanish: Prevención del Suicidio: Identificación y Modificación de los Factores de Riesgo Portuguese: Prevenção do Suicídio: Identificando e Modificando Fatores de Risco   Life is Precious™ Webinar: A Community Defined Practice Suicide Prevention Program for Latina Adolescents (2020) English: Life is Precious™: A Community Defined Practice Suicide Prevention Program for Latina Adolescents Spanish: Life is Precious™: Un programa de prevención del suicidio de práctica definida por la comunidad Portuguese: Life is Precious ™: Um Programa de Práticas Comunitárias de Prevenção do Suicídio   Suicide Prevention, Everyone can Help. Preventing Suicide in the Latino Community Webinar (2020) English: Suicide Prevention, Everyone can Help. Preventing Suicide in the Latino Community Spanish: Prevención del Suicidio. Todos pueden ayudar Portuguese: Prevenção ao Suicídio. Todos podem Ajudar   List of resources on Suicide Prevention developed by the National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Webinar: Back to School… Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children Part I: Webinar: Back to School… Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children Part I Part II: Webinar: Back to School… Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children Part II Part III: Webinar: Back to School… Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children Part III   Latinos and Suicide: A Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment Masterclass Part I: Latinos and Suicide: A Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment Masterclass Part I Part II: Latinos and Suicide: A Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment Masterclass Part II Part III: Latinos and Suicide: A Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment Masterclass Part III Part IV: Latinos and Suicide: A Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment Masterclass Part IV   Suicide Prevention in Hispanic and Latinx Youth, the Impact of COVID-19 and Cultural Factors to Consider Link: Suicide Prevention in Hispanic and Latinx Youth, the Impact of COVID-19 and Cultural Factors to Consider Description: This factsheet will provide information about trends in suicide, suicidal thoughts, and behaviors, identifying suicide-related risk in Hispanic and Latinx youth, and review evidence-based practices to screen for risk across various settings.   Suicide-related risk in Latinx/Hispanic Youth Link: Suicide-related risk in Latinx/Hispanic Youth Description: This 1.5 hour online session provides information about identifying suicide-related risk in Latinx and Hispanic youth and review evidence-based practices to screen for risk across various settings.   Mental Health Bytes: Mental Health Disparities Among Hispanic and Latino Populations Link: Mental Health Bytes: Mental Health Disparities Among Hispanic and Latino Populations Description: In this short video, Dr. Torres provides an overview of the main health and mental health care disparities that Hispanic and Latino populations’ are facing daily.   Suicide Attempts and Culturally Responsive Approaches for Latinos Link: Suicide Attempts and Culturally Responsive Approaches for Latinos Description: This factsheet is based on the webinar presented by Luis Zayas, PhD. In the past 30 years, young Latinas have reported higher rates of suicide attempts when compared to other groups.   Suicide Attempts Among Latina Adolescents: The State of Knowledge Link: Suicide Attempts Among Latina Adolescents: The State of Knowledge Description: This webinar reviews the state of knowledge on suicide attempts by adolescent Latinas who have reported higher-than-average rates over the past 30 years   Mental Health Bytes: Suicide Prevention for Young Latinas Link: Mental Health Bytes: Suicide Prevention for Young Latinas Description: In this video, Dr. Zayas shares valuable insight on young Latinas regarding suicide attempt, and some strategies that you can implement as providers.   List of resources on Suicide Prevention developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Mental health resources for underrepresented communities Link: Mental health resources for underrepresented communities Description: Find resources for suicide prevention focused on supporting individuals in minority communities.   Mental Health and the Latinx Community: How Counselors Can Encourage Resilience and Build Relationships Link: Mental Health and the Latinx Community: How Counselors Can Encourage Resilience and Build Relationships Description: Find resources for suicide prevention focused on supporting individuals in minority communities.   List of additional resources on Suicide Prevention National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Toll Free: 1-888-628-9454 English: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (TTY): 1-800-799-4TTY (4889) Spanish: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/  English: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org  SAMHSA’s National Helpline Toll-Free: 1-800-662-HELP 24/7/365 Treatment Referral Information Service in Spanish and English Website: http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline Toll Free: 1-800-985-5990 (Spanish and English) Text in Spanish: Envíe “Háblanos” to 66746 Text in English: “TalkWithUs” to 66746 (TTY): 1-800-846-8517 English: http://www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov Spanish: https://www.samhsa.gov/disaster-distress-helpline/espanol SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator Website Link: Mental Health and the Latinx Community: How Counselors Can Encourage Resilience and Build Relationships Description: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collects information on thousands of state-licensed providers who specialize in treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness. Find treatment services for you here.   Suicide Prevention: Research & Resources Link: Suicide Prevention: Research & Resources Description: The Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center has compiled the following research and resources for suicide prevention.

        What LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC want Prevention Professionals to Know? The Central East PTTC, Central East ATTC, National American Indian & Alaska Natives PTTC, and the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC joined efforts to proudly present a 4-part virtual learning series titled ‘What LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC want Prevention Professionals to Know?’ In case you missed these events, and you would like to access the sessions, please see below: Understanding the historical information behind the challenges and the risk factors of the LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC (Part 1) Enhancing the protective factors for the LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC (Part 2) Moving the needle: How to improve the current behavioral health system to increase engagement and retention of LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC? (Part 3) How can we transform this information into actionable and practical steps to enhance service delivery to the LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC and make a difference? (Part 4)   During each session, panelists shared their experiences as subject matter experts and/or lived experiences. The sessions were very well received by the participants. Our community asked us to provide additional resources around LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC populations. As a result of this request, our team put together an extensive list of articles, trainings, websites, materials and you can access the information and share it with your family, friends and colleagues. Please click each image to view the corresponding resources. Click Images Below To View Resources                  Disclaimer The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government, the Central East ATTC and PTTC, The Danya Institute, the National American Indian and Alaska Native PTTC, the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center or National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA). Funding for this learning series was made possible by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 1H79SP081018 HHS Region 3 Central East PTTC: The Danya Institute, 1H79TI080210 HHS Region 3 Central East ATTC The Danya Institute, 1U79SP023012 National Hispanic and Latino PTTC: The National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA), 5H79SP081032 National American Indian and Alaska Native PTTC. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the by the U.S. Government, The Central East ATTC and PTTC, The Danya Institute, the National American Indian and Alaska Native PTTC, the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center or The National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA).  

These resources are part of the learning series titled ‘What LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC want Prevention Professionals to Know?’ presented by the Central East PTTC, 

These resources are part of the learning series titled ‘What LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC want Prevention Professionals to Know?’ presented by the Central East PTTC, 

These resources are part of the learning series titled ‘What LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC want Prevention Professionals to Know?’ presented by the Central East PTTC, 

The National Hispanic and Latino PTTC is pleased to share a new resource. This mini e-book was developed to provide information and resources to prevention professionals, providers, and community members on Latina Mental Health, prevalent alcohol use data, Feminism, and the impact of COVID-19 on women’s lives. At the end of the document, you will find resources from trusted sources, action and prevention tips to better support women and strengthen resilience for those who identify as women. We hope this resource is useful for you and we hope you can share the information with your family, friends, and colleagues. Español El Centro Nacional Hispano y Latino de Capacitación y Asistencia Técnica en Prevención se complace en compartir un nuevo recurso. Este mini libro electrónico ha sido elaborado para proporcionar información y recursos a los(as) profesionistas de la prevención, a los(as) proveedores(as) y a los(as) miembros(as) de la comunidad sobre la salud mental de las mujeres latinas, los datos de prevalencia del consumo de alcohol, el feminismo y el impacto del COVID-19 en la vida de las mujeres. Al final del documento, se incluyen los recursos obtenidos de fuentes confiables, así como consejos para la acción y la prevención, con el fin de apoyar mejor a las mujeres y fortalecer la resiliencia de aquellas que se identifican como mujeres.Esperamos que este recurso le resulte útil y que pueda compartir la información con sus familiares, amigos y colegas. Português O Centro Nacional Hispânico-Latino de Treinamento e Assistência Técnica em Prevenção tem o prazer de compartilhar um novo recurso. Este mini livro digital foi desenvolvido para fornecer informações e recursos para profissionais de prevenção, provedores e membros da comunidade sobre Saúde mental das mulheres Latinas, dados prevalentes sobre o uso de álcool, Feminismo e o impacto do COVID-19 na vida das mulheres. Ao final do documento, você encontrará recursos confiáveis, dicas de ação e prevenção para apoiar as mulheres e fortalecer a resiliência das pessoas que se identificam como mulheres. Esperamos que este recurso seja útil para você e que você possa compartilhar as informações com sua família, amigos e colegas.