eNewsletter or Blog
In this Issue
Epidemiological Profiles-Tools for Change
Meet the New Epidemiologist at the South Southwest PTTC
Epi Corner: Grounding the Epi Profile in Local Context
What's Happening Around the Region?
Data Resources from the South Southwest PTTC
Published: March 19, 2025
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In this Issue
Passion and Purpose: Celebrating the Heart of Prevention Work
Epi Corner: Data Collection, Analysis, and Reflection During Implementation:An Opportunity for Stakeholder Engagement
What's Happening Around the Region?
Communicating your Prevention Story
Published: February 20, 2025
eNewsletter or Blog
In this Issue
The Importance of 988 Awareness for Substance Use Preventionists
Epi Corner: Risk and Protective Factors for Children in Military Families
What's Happening Around the Region?
What's New at SAMHSA?
Published: January 15, 2025
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The January 2025 Dialogue contains articles on:
Addiction: A Road Map to Success: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Challenging Environments
Prevention: SAMHSA's 21st Prevention Day
Opioid Response: National Mentoring Month
Additional sections include behavioral health observances, virtual training and webinar events, Region 3 news, and new resources.
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Published: January 8, 2025
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In this Issue
Enhancing the Collaborative Efforts of Communities to Address Homelessness
Epi Corner:Adolescent Health Literacy and Substance Use
What's Happening Around the Region?
What's New at SAMHSA?
Published: November 21, 2024
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The latest edition of our bi-monthly newsletter is available. This month’s edition features Prevention Stories, Announcing the upcoming launch of our graphic medicine, Against the Odds - Request a copy now, Stories of Substance Misuse Prevention and Resilience, October is Substance Use Prevention Month and other awareness campaigns for October/November, and regionally and nationally developed events and tools to support and grow the prevention workforce in New England. View the newsletter.
Published: October 24, 2024
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In this Issue
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
Additional Resources on Suicide and Substance Use Disorder
Epi Corner: Gone Too Soon: Suicide Among Adolescents and Young Adults
What's Happening Around the Region?
Webinar: Navigating the Green Wave: Strategies for a Local Response to Cannabis Legalization
Webinar: Strategies to Disrupt the Proliferation of Emerging Drugs: A Community Approach
New from SAMHSA
Preventing Substance Use Among Young Adults with Disabilities
National Recovery Month
Published: September 18, 2024
eNewsletter or Blog
The September 2024 Dialogue contains articles on:
Addiction: Understanding Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults: A Focus on Opioid and Alcohol Use
Mental Health: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Prevention: Preventing Suicide Through Integrated Substance Use Prevention Efforts
Opioid Response: ORN Regional Summit for the Construction Industry
Additional sections include behavioral health observances, virtual training and webinar events, Region 3 news, and new resources.
The Dialogue is designed to inform behavioral and mental health professionals of news and upcoming events in the Central East states. This electronic newsletter is disseminated on the first Tuesday of each month. You are encouraged to provide us with any feedback or submit articles and topics for discussion in future issues of the newsletter.
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Published: September 5, 2024
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In this Issue
North Texas Tackles the Fentanyl Crisis with New Documentary
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is August 21
Harm Reduction Resources
Epi Corner: Opioid Overdoses in Children and Adolescents
What's Happening Around the Region?
Webinar: Reducing Youth Substance Misuse by Implementing Mental Health Initiatives
Webinar: Navigating the Green Wave: Strategies for a Local Response to Cannabis Legalization
Webinar: Strategies to Disrupt the Proliferation of Emerging Drugs: A Community Approach
New From SAMHSA
SAMHSA Releases the 2023 National Survey on Drug use and Health (NSDUH)
National Mental Wellness Month
Published: August 15, 2024
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The July 2024 Dialogue contains articles on:
Addiction: A Syndemic Approach to Training and Technical Assistance in the Central East
Mental Health: Supporting Mental Well-being within Minority Communities
Prevention: Championing Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention: Honoring BIPOC Mental Health Month
Opioid Response: Construction and Opioids
Additional sections include behavioral health observances, virtual training and webinar events, Region 3 news, and new resources.
The Dialogue is designed to inform behavioral and mental health professionals of news and upcoming events in the Central East states. This electronic newsletter is disseminated on the first Tuesday of each month. You are encouraged to provide us with any feedback or submit articles and topics for discussion in future issues of the newsletter.
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Published: July 3, 2024
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In the aftermath of a tornado, the effects on mental and emotional health can be just as profound as the physical devastation. That's why our team is committed to equipping prevention professionals and their partners with the resources to support the communities they serve when natural disasters strike.
We understand that addressing trauma and promoting mental wellness are critical components of a post-disaster response. That's why we, with the help of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) have curated a collection of online resources suitable for individuals across the lifespan; specifically designed to assist in navigating the emotional aftermath of a tornado.
Resources to Support Children
Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after a Tornado
Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of the Tornado
Questions to Ask Your Children About the Tornado
After the Tornado: Helping Young Children Heal
Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students after a Tornado
Trinka and Sam and the Swirling Twirling Wind—e-book for young children (En Español)
Tornado Response for Kids: Right After a Tornado
Tornado Response for Teens: Right After a Tornado
Helping Youth after a Community Trauma: Tips for Educators(En Español)
Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event(En Español)
Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents(En Español)
The Power of Parenting: How to Help Your Child After a Parent or Caregiver Dies
Once I Was Very Very Scared(En Español) – children’s book for young children
Pause-Reset-Nourish (PRN) to Promote Wellbeing(En Español) (for responders)
Psychological First Aid
The NCTSN also has resources for responders on Psychological First Aid (PFA). PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. The PFA Wallet Card (En Español) provides a quick reminder of the core actions. The PFA online training course is also available on the NCTSN Learning Center. PFA handouts include:
Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers(En Español)
Parent Tips for Helping Preschoolers(En Español)
Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children(En Español)
Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents(En Español)
Tips for Adults(En Español)
Mobile Apps
Help Kids Cope
PFA Mobile
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Disaster Response App
Bounce Back Now(En Español)
Disaster Helpline
SAMHSA has a Disaster Distress Helpline—call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.
Published: May 16, 2024
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The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.
The May 2024 issue features content celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Hepatitis C Awareness Month, and National Prevention Week. You will also find links to upcoming trainings focused on the therapeutic benefits of humor in treatment and recovery, prevention efforts in rural communities, and trauma-informed care for transition-age youth.
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Published: May 10, 2024
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The May 2024 Dialogue contains articles on:
Addiction: From Stigma to Support: SUD and Mental Health Needs in AAPI Populations
Mental Health: New Video Examines Coordinated Specialty Care for Early Psychosis
Prevention: Empowering Communities: National Prevention Week
Opioid Response: Observing and Celebrating Pride Month
Additional sections include behavioral health observances, virtual training and webinar events, Region 3 news, and new resources.
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Published: May 7, 2024
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In this Issue
Evidence-Based Strategies to Decrease Alcohol Consumption
Epi Corner: The Value of Systems Thinking in Adolescent Overdose Prevention
What's Happening Around the Region?
Free Logic Model Technical Assistance
Webinar: Mobilizing Marginalized Communities to Prevent Substance Misuse
What's New?
New Prevention Data Source for Rural Communities
Published: April 17, 2024
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In this Issue
Collegiate Network Aims to Reduce Substance Misuse on Arkansas Campuses
Epi Corner: Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
What's Happening Around the Region?
Free Logic Model Technical Assistance
Webinar: Mobilizing Marginalized Communities to Prevention Substance Misuse
What's New?
Using Artificial Intelligence in Prevention
Published: March 20, 2024
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Published: January 10, 2024
eNewsletter or Blog
In this Issue:
Advocacy is Not a Spectator Sport
Additional Resources: Preparing to Meet Your Legislator
Epi Corner: Xylazine: An Emerging Threat
What's Happening Around the Region
Job Announcements
What's New at SAMHSA
Wrapping up 2023
Published: January 3, 2024
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The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.
The December 2023 issue shares recorded content on wound care and xylazine, social media basics for preventionists, an infographic on providing behavioral healthcare to people living with HIV, and SAMHSA's tips for supporting your mental health through the holidays. As always, you will also find links to all upcoming events and trainings hosted by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC!
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Published: December 7, 2023
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Published: December 1, 2023
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In this Issue:
The Power of Community Advocacy
Additional Policy and Advocacy Resources
Epi Corner: Using "Big Data" and other Digital Methodologies to Monitor Substance use Disorders (SUDs)
What's Happening Around the Region
Published: November 20, 2023
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Published: November 2, 2023
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Published: November 2, 2023
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The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.
The October 2023 issue honors National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, World Mental Health Day (October 10), and the newest installment of the NIATx in New Places blog series on the ATTC/NIATx Service Improvement Blog! As always, you will also find links to all upcoming events and trainings hosted by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC!
Published: October 5, 2023
eNewsletter or Blog
In this Issue:
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month
Additional FASD Resources
Epi Corner: Reducing the Incidence of FASD: What Have We Learned?
What's Happening Around the Region?
What Else?
Published: September 21, 2023