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In this episode, we will be talking with Chrissy Mayer. Chrissy is the Chief Community-Based Services Officer for DCCCA and has over 20 years of experience serving the prevention field, providing training and TA, and leading her team. In today’s episode, we will be talking about how Chrissy and her team have adapted to the new virtual working environment, transitioning an entire youth conference to a new virtual format and launching a weekly virtual prevention training series. Her team has been innovative and courageous as the jump into this new territory. So we invite you to listen along and hear about their inspiring work.

Part 1 of 2: Understanding How to Leverage Telehealth Technology for Prevention Services This webinar supports prevention providers by highlighting tools and features of service delivery, through videoconferencing platforms. Participants will learn how to use this technology to engage in direct prevention efforts, as well as indirect prevention efforts, by supporting coalitions, caregivers, and school staff. Key Objectives: Participants will understand various features of videoconferencing platforms Participants will be able to describe ways the technology tools can facilitate prevention services Participants will learn how to leverage telehealth to support coalitions, caregivers, and school staff   Presented by: Aaron Fischer, PhD, BCBA-D Webinar Recording PDF PowerPoint Slides Resources: Understanding How to Leverage Telehealth Technology for Prevention Services Link to Part 2 of 2: Legal and Ethical Considerations for Telehealth Prevention We are closely collaborating across the Technology Transfer Center (TTC) Network in response to COVID-19.  There are a number of telehealth related products, webinars, virtual discussion sessions, and web resource pages being developed across the three Technology Transfer Centers (TTCs).  We are all doing our best to ensure we avoid duplication, and we recognize that some overlap in activities and resources related to this topic is understandable.  We realize the need for information and training across the workforce that provides prevention, treatment and recovery support services for substance use disorder (SUD) and mental illness is vast. You can access the events calendar and the products calendar through the Technology Transfer Center (TTC) landing page and see a listing of all events and products across the three networks. https://techtransfercenters.org/landing

In today’s episode, we will be talking about: What can we do right now to ensure that rich training opportunities continue? How can we collaboratively plan the transition back to in-person services to make it as smooth as possible? How can we, as leaders, continue to engage staff to build on each other’s success, troubleshoot challenges, and collectively care for each other in times of stress and discomfort? How do we continue to stay active in the execution of plans we already have in place so they do not stall out?    

In today's episode, we will be talking with Carlton Hall who has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of government relations, social services, and prevention science. We dive deep into why we need to change the conversation, identifying engagement gaps, and moving beyond frameworks.

The New England PTTC is pleased to release the final report of its 2019 prevention workforce needs assessment. Beginning in September 2018, New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center conducted a prevention workforce needs assessment in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. This needs assessment was conducted by the New England PTTC's evaluation sub-contractor, Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG).  The needs assessment had the following five objectives:   1. Define substance use prevention, concretely and operationally, in a way that is meaningful for professionals in the field and can be used across state lines to discuss prevention on a larger scale; 2. Identify the current landscape of the New England prevention workforce; 3. Identify strengths and needs among New England states in the prevention workforce; 4. Evaluate current prevention workforce recruitment strategies; and, 5. Offer recommendations for training and technical assistance for new and advanced prevention professionals in the field.   The attached report outlines current service availability, gaps, and needs for substance use prevention professional education and accreditation. Specifically, it highlights state-level prevention workforce recruitment strategies, the utilization and promotion of prevention certification and training needs for the New England prevention workforce. The New England PTTC will use this report as a major basis for the development of training and technical assistance services offered and provided to the field in the New England states.     The New England PTTC will soon schedule a live webinar providing an overview of the report.  Stay tuned!

Today we will be talking with Margo Leitschuh. Margo is the Communications Coordinator for Partners in Prevention. She is responsible for the coordination of several statewide programs around safe, sober driving and MoSafeRx. Margo graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor’s of Health Science and is passionate about her work in prevention. Margo will share some tips and suggestions for a new prevention professional or someone interested in joining the field. We’ll also unpack some bits of wisdom that are applicable to even the most seasoned prevention professional.   Learn more about Missouri's Partners in Prevention here: http://pip.missouri.edu/ Register for their Meeting of The Minds here: http://pip.missouri.edu/mom    

Dr. David Anderson, Professor Emeritus of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, is our guest for this episode. At Mason, he served as Professor and Director of the Center for the Advancement of Public Health. He acquired over 180 grants and contracts, along with teaching courses on drug and alcohol issues, health communication and community health.  His professional work on drug and alcohol abuse prevention and wellness promotion spans over four decades.  His specialties include strategic planning, program development, needs assessment and evaluation, and health communication. His research, writing and training emphasize leadership skills, grounded and practical strategies, and healthy environments to maximize organizational, group and individual potential. 

Dr. David Anderson, Professor Emeritus of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, is our guest for this episode. At Mason, he served as Professor and Director of the Center for the Advancement of Public Health. He acquired over 180 grants and contracts, along with teaching courses on drug and alcohol issues, health communication and community health.  His professional work on drug and alcohol abuse prevention and wellness promotion spans over four decades.  His specialties include strategic planning, program development, needs assessment and evaluation, and health communication. His research, writing, and training emphasize leadership skills, grounded and practical strategies, and healthy environments to maximize organizational, group and individual potential. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION As most individuals, both nationally and globally, have access to either a computer or smartphone, technology has evolved into a valuable preventionist tool. This webinar will explore the varied platforms and contexts in which technology can be applied in a preventionist setting. It will explore innovations in tele-health relative to substance use prevention and address common barriers in adopting technology based interventions. Additionally, strategies for utilizing technology in expanding prevention efforts are discussed. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand the role of technology through a preventionist lens Discuss current developments in technology relative to substance use prevention and related legislation Identify common barriers to implementing technology based interventions Walkthrough best practices and strategies for expanding the reach of prevention efforts through technology PRESENTERS Josh Esrick, MPP is a Senior Policy Analyst with Carnevale Associates. Josh has extensive experience in substance use prevention; researching, writing, and presenting on best practice and knowledge development publications, briefs, and reference guides; and developing and providing training and technical assistance to numerous organizations at the Federal, state, and local levels. He developed numerous SAMHSA Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies’ (CAPT) products on strategies to prevent opioid misuse and overdose, risk and protective factors for substance use, youth substance use prevention strategies, youth substance use trends, emerging substance use trends, the potential regulations surrounding marijuana legalization, as well as numerous other topics. Lauren Pappacena, MSW is a Research Associate with Carnevale Associates. Lauren has a background in criminal justice and juvenile justice research specifically as it relates to evidence-based programs and practices spanning criminal justice topics, including corrections, law enforcement, reentry, and courts. Currently, she assists with training evaluations for NADCP and the PTTC, where she brings her experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis and data visualization. With a strong interest in policy analysis, research translation, data collection, and analytic writing, Ms. Pappacena is published in the Journal of Human Rights and Social Work for her analysis of national early-release laws.                 

In this episode, we are speaking with Joan Masters, the Senior Coordinator of Missouri’s Partners in Prevention, also known as PIP. Joan is responsible for training and technical assistance to PIP’s 21 member campuses and serves as the primary investigator for its grant projects. She provides oversight to projects such as the Missouri Assessment of College Health Behaviors and the Meeting of the Minds Conference. Joan is able to assist campuses with coalition building, implementing evidence-based strategies, building peer education programs and strategic planning. Partner in Prevention Website:  http://pip.missouri.edu/   Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MissouriPIP   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/missouripip    

In this episode, we unpack our motto "Build the Community to Build the Capacity." We share a fun story about spaghetti, marshmallows, and kindergartners showcasing how we as a region can strengthen our community.  We also want to thank the partners for our upcoming Drug Endangered Children trainings on June 11th and 12th.  Thank you to everyone! National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Kansas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children  Missouri Alliance for Drug Endangered Children ACT Missouri First Call Lee Summit CARES  

Iowa’s Alliance of Coalitions for Change In this episode, we are speaking with Angie Asa-Lovstad from Iowa’s Alliance of Coalitions for Change. (AC4C for short) AC4C works to Unify Iowans to reduce substance misuse on a state and community level. We will discuss how Iowa grew a grassroots statewide alliance of coalitions and identified three key partners. Angie pulls from her 20 years of experience working with coalitions to share the first steps for a new coalition, how to build your team, and working with the Golden Circle to unify your team's efforts. We will also unpack a key approach to training coalitions that empowers each individual member to go out in their community engage new partners and grow support for their efforts. Angie also shares how a consensus workshop helped a small rural coalition create their mission statement over one lunch hour!  There is tons of value in this episode!                

Getting To Know ACT Missouri In this episode, we are speaking with Alicia Ozenberger, the deputy director of ACT Missouri.  ACT Missouri is a private not-for-profit corporation established in 1991 to promote drug and alcohol awareness throughout Missouri. They work with great community groups across the state to spread the message about making healthy choices. Act Mo also partner with national organizations like SADD and The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids. They also have a network of Regional Support Centers and community coalitions that we support, serving as a communication hub. They also collaborate with other statewide agencies like the Missouri Pharmacy Association, Missouri Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, Missouri Department of Transportation, and Missouri Juvenile Justice Association in joint efforts to produce healthy, drug-free communities. ** For more information on ACT Missouri, visit  https://actmissouri.org/ 

Informing Prevention 6-Part Webinar Series on Adolescents Part 4 of 6  Effectively Using Technology for School Based Prevention During this webinar you will learn how technology can assist in school-based prevention efforts. You will learn which technologies are best for certain elements of prevention and in what ways school-based and community providers can promote technology-based prevention efforts.   PDF Slides Presenter: Aaron Fischer, PhD, BCBA-D

Find out what's new in the updated version of the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training curriculum! The SAPST has been a staple in prevention professionals training since the early 1990s. Over the years it has been updated with current data, latest trends, and all around improvements. SAPST Master Trainers worked tirelessly last year and now bring you the most up-to-date and current SAPST curriculum.  During this episode, I speak with SAPST Master Trainer Dodi Swope and we unpack what is new in the curriculum.  The same SAPST you know and love: but with a new haircut.  Presenter: Dodi Swope, MEd, LMFT Dodi Swope recently joined the Southwest Prevention Center as a Training and Technical Assistant for the Region 6 Prevention Training and Technology Transfer Center. In this role, Dodi provides training and technical assistance to clients throughout Region 6 to assist them in achieving their substance misuse prevention outcomes. Dodi brings over 35 years of experience to this role, with a career that spans education, counseling psychology and public health. Most recently Dodi served as a training and technical assistance specialist at SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), working with states and tribes on their efforts to prevent substance misuse and substance use disorders. Dodi provided expertise on interventions across the lifespan and throughout the continuum of care to address the consequences of opioid misuse for the individual and their family and community. Dodi provided research and implementation expertise that included evidence-based programs for infants and toddlers in homes where opioid misuse is present, programs for affected children of elementary and middle school ages as well as more traditional high school prevention programs. Dodi also provided consultation on opioid overdose prevention, including harm reduction strategies and post overdose interventions to community leaders working on the ground to stem the tide of fatal opioid overdoses. Dodi’s passion is teaching others about the wonders of human development and assisting individuals, families, and communities in developing systems, programs, and interventions that support healthy people in healthy communities.  Dodi holds Bachelors in Education from Wheelock College with a major in Early Childhood Education, with a concentration in Special Needs. She also earned a Masters in Education; Major in Counseling Psychology, Family Therapy Program, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Massachusetts. Dodi’s background includes teaching in regular and special education settings and a clinical practice serving children and families impacted by substance use disorders in the Boston area for over ten years.

In this short video, the New England PTTC Director, Scott Gagnon, provides an overview of the Prevention Technology Transfer Center.  The video includes some background on AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc., a walkthrough of the TTC model, goals and objectives, and how New England prevention professionals and stakeholders can shape the services and products of the New England PTTC.  

In this inaugural episode, we would like to introduce ourselves, what we will be doing at the Mid-America PTTC and share how to access our training and TA services. We will also break down the technology transfer system and the new TTC network that provides training and technical assistance for substance misuse prevention, addiction, and mental health

An Introduction to the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center In this inaugural episode, we would like to introduce ourselves, what we will be doing at the Mid-America PTTC and share how to access our training and TA services. We will also break down the technology transfer system and the new TTC network that provides training and technical assistance for substance misuse prevention, addiction, and mental health.