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Join us as we share our cultural connection to food, apply a balanced way of eating, and incorporate Indigenous traditions into our lives with the healing power of food. We welcome Dr. Vanessa Quezada (Kickapoo/Chichimeca). She is a pharmacist and founding member of SanArte Healing and Cultura clinic. Her work is at the intersections of Native traditional healing, food sovereignty and renewable energy that build more life-giving systems.

In this 1 hour webinar, participants will review major social and biological factors of adolescent development and implications for ways to approach substance use prevention/intervention. Objectives Include: 1. Describe prevalence rates for adolescent substance use in Region 8 including the most frequently used substances. 2. Explain social and biological (brain development) factors of adolescent development in relation to substance use. 3. Analyze the relation between developmental factors and prevention/intervention of substance use. Certificate of Completion Available

Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join us as we share our cultural connection to food, apply a balanced way of eating, and incorporate Indigenous traditions into our lives with the healing power of food. We welcome Dr. Vanessa Quezada (Kickapoo/Chichimeca). She is a pharmacist and founding member of SanArte Healing and Cultura clinic (https://www.sanartecommunity.com). Her work is at the intersections of Native traditional healing, food sovereignty and renewable energy that build more life-giving systems. Participants will become knowledgeable in providing emotional/ resilient support for AI/AN youth. Our school communities will develop healthier eating habits for successful outcomes in and out of the classroom. We will reflect upon our cultural connections to food and discuss the importance of sugar stability in the body as related to mental health support. We will learn how to adapt a balanced way of eating and discuss the role of stress, sleep and exercise. Together, we will develop plans for improving access to our traditional foods. Session #3

Webinar Description  A major focus in behavioral health care is the reduction of stigma to help bridge the gap in access to quality care for marginalized communities. Supportive and motivating language is essential for engaging persons in care who are coping with the challenges that come from substance use disorders, mental illness, physical disabilities and more. People-first language highlights and respects the individuality, equality, and dignity of people with disabilities.   This interactive webinar provided a review and practice skills on the use of affirming person-first language aligning with person-centered care. Using affirming language is an effective means of enhancing the provider-client communication, reducing stigma and bias perspectives, and reflecting hope and support.  The Presenter Diana Padilla is a Research Project Manager at New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University Medical Center. She is a senior staff trainer for the Northeast & Caribbean Addiction Transfer Technology Center Network (NeC-ATTC) and provides training and technical assistance on implementation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), and Equity & Inclusion capacity building opportunities. Powerpoint  

  List of resources on Cannabis developed by the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center Awareness about Cannabis Use among youth English: Awareness about Cannabis Use among youth Portuguese: Conscientização sobre o uso de cannabis entre os jovens   Marijuana Prevention Among Hispanic And Latino Youth Factsheet English: Marijuana Prevention Among Hispanic And Latino Youth Factsheet Spanish: https://pttcnetwork.org/sites/pttc/files/2022-08/PTTC-Marijuana-Youth-Spanish.pdf Portuguese: https://pttcnetwork.org/sites/pttc/files/2022-08/PTTC-Marijuana-Youth-Portuguese.pdf     Marijuana Prevention Among Hispanic And Latino Adults Factsheet English: Marijuana Prevention Among Hispanic And Latino Adults Factsheet Spanish: https://pttcnetwork.org/sites/pttc/files/2022-08/PTTC-Marijuana-Adults_Spanish.pdf Portuguese: https://pttcnetwork.org/sites/pttc/files/2022-08/PTTC-Marijuana-Adults_Portuguese.pdf     Vaping 101: and Latino Youth: Devices, risks, prevention efforts, and solutions (Webinar) English: Vaping 101: and Latino Youth: Devices, risks, prevention efforts, and solutions     The Reality of Legal Marijuana and Hispanic Latino Youth. Myths, Truths, Consequences (Webinar) English: The Reality of Legal Marijuana and Hispanic Latino Youth. Myths, Truths, Consequences     Smoking and Vaping in the Americas: Considerations about Prevention and Public Policies (Webinar) English: Smoking and Vaping in the Americas: Considerations about Prevention and Public Policies Spanish: Fumar y Vapear en las Américas: Consideraciones Sobre Prevención y Políticas Públicas Portuguese: https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/national-hispanic-latino-pttc/product/fumando-e-vaporizando-nas-americas-consideracoes FACTSHEET: Smoking and Vaping in the Americas: Policy implications for Prevention English: Smoking and vaping in the Americas: Policy implications for Prevention Spanish: Fumando y vapeando en las Américas: Implicaciones Políticas para la Prevención Portuguese: Fumando e vaporizando nas Américas: Considerações sobre Prevenção e Políticas Públicas List of resources on Cannabis developed by the PTTC Network Marijuana Facts Vs Myths English: Marijuana Facts Vs Myths Spanish: Mitos Y Realidades De La Marihuana Portuguese: Mitos E Verdades Sobre A Maconha   Marijuana Science Education English: Marijuana Facts Vs Myths Spanish: El Cannabis Y El Cerebro Adolescente Portuguese: Cannabis e o Cérebro do Adolescente   Cannabis in the United States: A Toolkit for non-citizens in Maine English: Cannabis in the United States: A Toolkit for non-citizens in Maine Spanish: Cannabis en los Estados Unidos: Un kit de herramientas para no ciudadanos en Maine Portuguese: Canábis nos Estados Unidos: Um Conjunto de Ferramentas para Não Cidadãos do Maine Available in 6 other languages: https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/new-england-pttc/2021-fellowship-program-product-cannabis-united-states-toolkit-non Research, Policies, and Practices: Federal and Community-level Perspectives on Vaping English: Research, Policies, and Practices: Federal and Community-level Perspectives on Vaping     Cannabis Pharmacology for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners English: 3-Part Series: Cannabis Pharmacology for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners     Microlearning Toolkit in English English: Microlearning Toolkit: Cannabis Prevention 101     Focus on Cannabis Prevention English: Focus on Cannabis Prevention     List of resources on Cannabis developed by SAMHSA Know the Risks of Marijuana English: Know the Risks of Marijuana     Know the Risks of Marijuana: Multimedia Resources English: Know the Risks of Marijuana: Multimedia Resources     Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth English: Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth     Tips for Teens: The Truth About Marijuana English: Tips for Teens: The Truth About Marijuana     Consejos para adolescentes: la realidad sobre la marihuana (Spanish) Spanish: Consejos para adolescentes: la realidad sobre la marihuana (Spanish)     List of resources on Cannabis developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Cannabis (Marijuana) English: Cannabis (Marijuana) Spanish: El Canabis (marihuana)   List of resources on Cannabis developed by the the Partnership to End Addiction Marijuana Talk Kit: Get practical information and guidance on talking with your child about marijuana. English: Marijuana Talk Kit for Parents and Caregivers Spanish: Kit de conversación sobre la Marihuana       Cómo Hablar Sobre el Uso de Marihuana Spanish: Cómo Hablar Sobre el Uso de Marihuana     Prevention & Early Action Marijuana: What You Need to Know to Help Protect Children, Teens and Young Adults English: Prevention & Early Action Marijuana: What You Need to Know to Help Protect Children, Teens and Young Adults     Marijuana: What School Professionals Should Know and Do Marijuana presentation for school professionals: A comprehensive presentation to share with staff and school personnel. English: Marijuana: What School Professionals Should Know and Do Marijuana presentation for school professionals: A comprehensive presentation to share with staff and school personnel   Marijuana: What Health Care Professionals Should Know and Do Marijuana presentation for Health Careprofessionals: A comprehensive presentation to share with staff and school personnel. English: Marijuana: What Health Care Professionals Should Know and Do Marijuana presentation for Health Careprofessionals: A comprehensive presentation to share with staff and school personnel  

This resource handout lists resources on the stigma available as of June 29, 2022, across the three Technology Transfer Center Networks. 

The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The July 2022 issue features content related to Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, World Hepatitis Day (July 28), Naloxone Vending Machine (NVM) Implementation, and the new Comprehensive Culturally Responsive Glossary. You will also find links to all the upcoming events and trainings for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. 

Policy Series Carlton Hall, Dorothy Chaney, Dave Shavel, Kristin Kidd, Stephanie Strutner July 7, July 25, and August, 5 2022, 10:00am-11:30am EST COURSE DESCRIPTION & LEARNING OBJECTIVES Session 1: What is Policy? July 7, 2022 This session lays the foundation to understand policy. Participants will explore the public health approach and understand that effective prevention includes both individual and environmental strategies. At the end of the session, participants will: Understand the public health approach and the importance of comprehensive strategies that include both individual and environmental approaches Discuss the elements of good policy Be able to define “P” and “p” policy Understand how health equity should be at the heart of policy development   Session 2: Policy as a Prevention Strategy July 25, 2022 This session will explore how policy is most effective when linked to local conditions. Participants will examine how to implement both formal and informal policy with a special emphasis on exploring effective policy approaches to reduce substance use in college settings. At the end of the session, participants will: Understand the importance of using data to lay the foundation for policy change Be able identify local conditions Link both formal and informal policy to local conditions Discuss how to look through the equity lens when developing policy   Session 3: Being Ethical with Policy, Advocacy vs. Lobbying August 5, 2022 This session will take a deep dive into the implications of policy, sometimes unintentional, while differentiating between advocacy and lobbying. Participants will also explore how policy affects social determinants of health and how policy can be effectively evaluated. At the end of the session, participants will: Differentiate advocacy from lobbying Recognize unintentional harms associated with policy Examine how the social determinants of health are part of the policy conversation Discuss policy evaluation PRESENTERS Carlton Hall Carlton Hall is the President and CEO of Carlton Hall Consulting LLC (CHC) , a multi-faceted, full-service consulting firm designed to provide customized solutions and enable measurable change for communities, organizations, families and individuals. Carlton Hall has been providing intensive substance abuse prevention focused and community problem solving services to the nation for the last 25 years. His responsibilities, unique set of skills and experience have made him one of the most highly sought after instructors and guides for community problem solving in every state and territory in the nation as well as internationally, with successful achievements in South Africa, Ghana, Bermuda, Kenya and others. Carlton spent twelve years with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) serving in several leadership positions and including most recently, Acting Vice President, Training Operations, and Acting Director for CADCA's National Coalition Institute. In this role, Carlton provided critical leadership supporting the successful design, and delivery of the community outreach component of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s DEA 360 Strategy in priority cities across the country. Carlton is one of the primary architects of CADCA's National Coalition Academy. The Academy, a year-long coalition development program, is designed to increase the effectiveness of communities in drug demand reduction producing population level outcomes. Currently, Carlton and the CHC team provide executive training and technical assistance support to the Southeast PTTC (Region 4). Learn more about Carlton at http://carltonhallconsulting.com/about.html   Dorothy Chaney Dorothy Chaney is the Founder of Wisconsin Community Health Alliance, an organization committed to supporting coalitions, agencies and individuals to improve the health of their communities and the environments in which they live. Dorothy is committed to equity in community health and works with communities both nationally and internationally to address health disparities and support the development of local solutions to complex problems.  For more than 20 years, Dorothy has worked with community-based coalitions to address the impact of substance use on youth and families. Dorothy has also served on many state level work groups and advisory committees in Wisconsin. Chaney also works with communities to implement collective impact approaches to improve community health.   Kristin Kidd, MA Kristin Kidd, MA, serves as the Coordinator of the SAMHSA-funded Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) at Wake Forest School of Medicine. With a focus on health equity, workforce development and policy change, the Southeast PTTC provides free training and technical assistance to the substance misuse prevention field in the southeast (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, and TN). Kristin is also the Director of the North Carolina Behavioral Health Equity Initiative which partners with 8 grantees working to impact a local health disparity issue. Kristin was formerly the Director of the Tobacco Control Training and Technical Assistant Team at the Colorado School of Public Health. There her team provided state-wide advocacy and policy guidance to local health agencies working to eliminate tobacco disparities. Kristin partnered with multiple Colorado communities to successfully pass local tobacco control policies such as retailer licensing and expanded smoke-free/vape-free protections. In her limited free time, Kristin enjoys mountain biking, trail running and gardening.   Stephanie Strutner, MPH A retired substance use prevention coalition director, Stephanie Strutner, MPH owns and operates an independent consulting firm, Catalyst Evaluation Group, through which she provides support to clients through measuring impact and conducting biostatistical and epidemiological analyses. She also serves as consultant and trainer for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) where she teaches the intensive three-week National Coalition Academy for the Office of National Drug Control Policy. She is a trainer and consultant for the Alliance of Better Nonprofits in Knoxville where she helps support local charities to operate using effective business models and evaluate effectiveness to achieve sustainability and serves as the part-time CEO for the Prevention Alliance of Tennessee. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Emory & Henry College, a Master of Public Health degree in Health Policy and Management from the University of Tennessee with a focus and field practice in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, a Certificate in Social Enterprise Effectiveness from the College of Business Administration at the University of Tennessee, and is a Level II Certified Prevention Specialist. Previously, Stephanie served as Executive Director for ASAP of Anderson for over a decade, where she secured $6 million in grant funds and left $300,000 in unrestricted raised funds. A veteran in the field of substance use prevention, she has served in leadership roles at the state and national levels for nonprofit organizations as well as for community coalitions and agencies. Stephanie has spoken on a number of occasions before our U.S. Senators on Capitol Hill about the impact drug use has on our communities and has also testified in Nashville before the Tennessee General Assembly on multiple pertinent prevention issues. In 2018, she attended a meeting in the West Wing of the White House with the President of the United States to discuss effective opioid prevention strategies in local communities. In 2020, the efforts and impact of the coalition she led were selected to be showcased as a case study to Congress. Stephanie is also skilled in logic model development, strategic planning, and evaluation. Stephanie has been honored with the Young Professionals of Knoxville Outstanding Young Professional Impact Award for her efforts in improving her community in 2015 and was awarded as CADCA’s Advocate of the Year in 2016. Under her leadership, ASAP of Anderson was honored as CADCA’s National Coalition of the Year in 2015. An avid snow skier, Stephanie also enjoys stand-up paddle boarding, golf, boating, and spending time with her people, Matt and Blair, and their furry creature, Oliver.      

General Disaster Response and Recovery Information    Tips for Survivors: Coping With Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event In this tip sheet, SAMHSA defines and describes grief, discusses ways of coping with grief, and explains complicated or traumatic grief. The tip sheet also offers relevant resources for additional support. Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event: Managing Stress This SAMHSA tip sheet gives stress prevention and management tips for dealing with the effects of a disaster or trauma. It identifies common reactions to disasters and other traumatic events, lists tips to manage and lower stress, and highlights signs of the need for professional support. Languages: Spanish, Punjabi Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event At this web page, CDC emphasizes the importance of effective coping after a disaster and getting professional help if needed for reactions that are difficult and intense. Links are provided to additional information about managing your emotional health as a survivor and about supporting your children in coping. Languages: Spanish The Impact of Disaster and Mass Violence Events on Mental Health Intended for mental health and substance use disorder treatment professionals, this online article from the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) summarizes research on common reactions to disasters. The article identifies common reactions in disaster-affected communities and describes how reactions increase and decrease in communities over time, as well as highlighting risk factors for longer term reactions.  Managing Grief after Disaster Written for mental health and substance use disorder treatment professionals, this online article from the National Center for PTSD contains information on bereavement, grief, and traumatic grief. It also covers complications of bereavement, risk factors for these complications, and treatment of people experiencing bereavement. Online Clinical Trainings Provided by the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center, this web page includes descriptions and links to trainings focused on treatments for trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder in children and adults. Treatments for which trainings are provided include trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and prolonged exposure.  Bounce Back Now Bounce Back Now is a free mobile app available through the Google Play and App Stores. It is intended to help people with coping and resilience after a natural disaster or incident of mass violence. Once users have created an account, they can complete regular questionnaires to assess mental health, access education and coping tools, and put together a plan for improving emotional health. There are also parenting tips for helping children and teens in coping with the emotional impacts of a disaster. Mass Disasters, Trauma, and Loss This booklet from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies discusses common reactions to disasters, factors that make people more likely to experience reactions for longer periods, and steps survivors can take to cope effectively after a disaster. Signs of the need for professional mental health assistance are also provided. Languages in addition to English: Arabic, Chinese, Spanish   PFA: Tips for Adults—Part of the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide   this handout identifies common reactions in adults who have experienced a disaster, suggests responses, and offers examples of things to do and say to cope with the reaction. These suggestions and examples include a breathing exercise for relaxation, prioritization of responsibilities that feel overwhelming, and tapping into existing relationships for support. Languages in addition to English: Spanish   Mass Violence    Mass Violence/Community Violence This part of the SAMHSA Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series resource collection focuses on incidents of mass violence, community violence, and terrorism and their effects. Resources discuss common reactions to incidents of mass violence, tips for coping, and ways to support children and youth in coping. Coping after Mass Violence  Written for parents and families, this National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) tip sheet provides information about common reactions to mass violence and self-care tips for those living in communities where an incident of mass violence has taken place. The tip sheet also includes external resources for individuals seeking further support. Improving Community Preparedness to Assist Victims of Mass Violence and Domestic Terrorism: Training and Technical Assistance (ICP TTA) Program Funded by the Office for Victims of Crime within the U.S. Department of Justice, the ICP TTA program works to equip U.S. communities to respond effectively to incidents of criminal mass violence and domestic terrorism. The program's website features a resources page, which offers vetted resources to help emergency managers, victim service professionals, and others make victim services part of emergency operations plans, as well as a trainings page, which includes freely available trainings to help build local capacity. Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting In this 3-page tip sheet released shortly after a shooting, the NCTSN describes how such an event may affect children and teens as well as parents and other caregivers. The tip sheet lists reactions common among people of all ages, offers coping tips for caregivers, and suggests ways for caregivers to support children and youth in talking about and managing their reactions. Languages in addition to English: Spanish Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting  This document from the NCTSN lists reactions people may have to a shooting and related experiences (such as loss of loved ones and disruption of routines). It describes grief reactions, depression, and physical reactions, and it highlights ways to cope effectively with reactions to a shooting.  Remembering National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center (NMVVRC) This web page describes how communities typically respond in grief after an incident of mass violence and offers guidance for community leaders in supporting communities through this process. Information and downloadable resources focus on communities remembering tragic events, incident anniversaries, and memorials.  Survivors and Witnesses After Traumatic Events  A product of Voices Center for Resilience, a nonprofit formed after the attacks of September 11, 2001, this tip sheet for the public provides basic information about common effects of exposure to acts of violence, civil unrest, or terrorism. It identifies steps disaster-affected individuals can take in the immediate aftermath of crisis, common reactions to disasters, and tips for coping and asking for help.  Talking to Children about the Shooting In this tip sheet, the NCTSN provides suggestions to parents and other caregivers for talking with their children in ways that help them to make sense of and cope with their reactions to a shooting. The tip sheet also identifies reactions common in children and teens to shooting incidents. Tip Sheet for Youth Talking to Journalists After Mass Violence This NCTSN tip sheet describes how talking with journalists may affect youth who have survived an incident of mass violence. It lists the rights that youth and families have (for example, they have the right to ask what the interview questions will be in advance of agreeing to an interview). It also identifies signs that reporters are doing their job well, so that readers know what to expect. Tips for Parents on Media Coverage  In this tip sheet, the NCTSN explains the effects that media coverage of a violent incident may have on children and teens and suggests ways for parents and other caregivers to help children and teens manage reactions to media coverage and the violent event. The tip sheet also includes tips for families with involvement in a violent incident. Unexpected Challenges for Communities in the Aftermath of a Mass Violence Incident  This tip sheet from the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center lists some unexpected issues a community may encounter after experiencing a mass violence incident. The document also provides suggested solutions for managing these challenges and prioritizing a community’s safety and recovery.   Resources for Children, Youth, Parents and Other Caregivers, and Schools   Children and Adolescents  Several sections of the SAMHSA Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series (DBHIS) resource collection focus on the common responses and needs children and adolescents may have during and after disasters. These sections include resources that highlight the unique needs of children and adolescents in and after disasters, as well as how adults who work with children, and parents and other caregivers, can offer support to children and adolescents in coping. Following are SAMHSA DBHIS sections related to children and adolescents: ¾    Resources intended for children ¾    Resources for adolescents ¾    Resources about children and disaster ¾    Resources about adolescents and disaster Children and Disasters Part of the Disaster Survivors portal at the SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center website, this web page describes how children and teenagers may experience disasters differently from adults, offers tips for disaster planning for families, identifies common reactions to disasters in children and teenagers, and provides suggestions for adults for helping children and teenagers cope after disaster. Links to related resources are also provided. Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers This SAMHSA tip sheet can help parents, other caregivers, and teachers recognize and address problems in children and teens affected by a disaster. The tip sheet describes reactions that are common in young survivors at different ages, as well as how to help children cope with these reactions. Understanding Child Trauma This web page from SAMHSA presents statistics on child trauma, which may be experienced as part of a natural or human-caused disaster, and lists signs of traumatic stress in children and youth. It also offers tips for parents and other caregivers for helping children and youth to cope with trauma. Links are also provided to downloadable infographics in English and Spanish provided by the SAMHSA National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative.  Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S) Field Operations Guide, 2nd Edition Developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, this guide defines PFA-S, a model school communities can use to support students, their families, and staff immediately after a natural or human-caused disaster. Appendix C of the guide includes handouts for responders, parents and families, and students after a disaster.  SchoolSafety.gov Provided by the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, Education, Justice, and Health and Human Services, this website features information and resources that K–12 school personnel, parents and caregivers, and law enforcement can use to explore school safety topics and recovery from a disaster or other emergency affecting a school. The Recovery section of the site offers a range of resources on recovery for school communities. After a Crisis: How Young Children Heal This tip sheet from the NCTSN describes how young children may respond to disasters and other crises and suggests ways for parents and other caregivers to support them in coping. The tip sheet uses the word SAFETY as a memory aid for readers, with each category of tips beginning with a letter in the word. Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event In this information and tip sheet, the NCTSN provides an overview of how children and adolescents may react to a traumatic event, including a natural or human-caused disaster that they experience as traumatic. This resource describes reactions typical within specific age ranges and offers tips for families, doctors, and school personnel to help children and adolescents cope. Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for Mental Health Providers This NCTSN tip sheet provides an overview of the grieving process for children and explains childhood traumatic grief for professionals providing services to children. The resource includes signs of traumatic grief and tips for supporting the child in recovery. Childhood Traumatic Grief: Youth Information Sheet In this 2-page resource, the NCTSN describes grief in children and teenagers and explains childhood traumatic grief, which has some different signs and symptoms from other grief. Tips are provided for coping with traumatic grief. Creating Effective Child- and Family-Focused Disaster Behavioral Health Messages on Social Media In this approximately 40-page toolkit, the NCTSN provides guidance for professionals serving disaster-affected communities, as well as child-serving mental health organizations, in using social media to communicate with the public through all phases of disaster. The toolkit presents an overview of social media platforms; information about developing social media posts; and key communication considerations by phase of disaster, including in the aftermath of disaster and during long-term recovery. Help Kids Cope This free mobile app provides information to help parents and other caregivers, teachers, counselors, and others to talk about disasters with children. The app features tips and checklists to help with disaster preparation; information about how children typically respond to disasters; and links to books, activities, and other resources for children. Developed by the NCTSN and other organizations, the app runs on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, as well as Android devices. Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers After children lose someone they love in a disaster or other event, they may go through traumatic grief, particularly if the death was sudden or frightening. In this tip sheet, the NCTSN explains how school-age children may experience traumatic grief and suggests ways for parents and other caregivers to support them in moving through and coping with this type of grief. Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers In this tip sheet, the NCTSN explains how young children may experience traumatic grief, which can arise after a disaster or other event in which the child lost a loved one. The tip sheet lists ways in which young children may go through and express traumatic grief and offers suggestions for parents and other caregivers to support children in coping. Helping Your Child Cope With Media Coverage of Disasters: A Fact Sheet for Parents Provided by the Disaster and Community Crisis Center at the University of Missouri, this fact sheet explains how media coverage of disasters may affect children and adolescents. It also offers strategies to help parents address these effects, including monitoring and placing limits on consumption of media, explaining disaster coverage, and helping children develop coping skills. Languages in addition to English: Spanish   Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators In this 1-page tip sheet, the NCTSN identifies 10 ways youth may react to community traumas such as natural or human-caused disasters and suggests ways for educators to respond to these reactions and support youth in coping. The tip sheet also advises educators to find professional mental health support for youth—and for themselves—as needed. Once I Was Very Very Scared This book for young children introduces several animal characters (e.g., squirrel, turtle, dog) who have gone through traumatic experiences, including disaster trauma, and are experiencing different reactions. It can be used by parents and other important adults in the lives of children to talk about difficult and traumatic experiences and support children in coping. The book is available in several languages other than English. Psychological First Aid: Adults Working with Children and Teens Provided by the New York State Office of Mental Health, this information and tip sheet describes for parents and other caregivers how disasters may affect children and factors that can shape how children react to disasters. It identifies steps parents and other caregivers can take to support children and teens in coping after a disaster. PFA: Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children after Disasters This handout lists reactions children may have to disasters, ways parents can respond helpfully to these reactions, and examples of things parents can do and say to support their school-age children after a disaster. The handout is part of the PFA Field Operations Guide. Languages other than English: Chinese, Japanese, Spanish  Psychological First Aid: Teachers and Educators Designed for personnel at schools that have experienced an incident of violence or a natural disaster, this tip sheet describes how teachers and educators may experience disasters and how PFA can help. PFA is an evidence-informed, modular approach that can be used to assist disaster survivors. The tip sheet offers ideas for teachers to take care of themselves and support others in the school community in coping and healing after disasters. Recovery From Large-Scale Crises: Guidelines for Crisis Teams and Administrators In this tip sheet, the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) describes what to expect in schools after disasters and other crises and how school crisis teams and administrators can support the school community in coping and recovery. NASP identifies steps administrators and crisis teams can take at different points after the crisis, from immediately after the crisis to more than a year later. Resilience and Coping Intervention (RCI) This intervention can be used to help children and adolescents cope with disasters and other forms of community trauma. RCI is designed for groups of 5 to 10 people and can be delivered in one or several sessions. RCI groups can be implemented in programs based in schools and other settings and led by teachers, counselors, or other professionals who have been trained in the intervention. Responding to Stressful Events: Helping Children Cope This brochure contains information on helping children cope after disaster. It highlights common reactions in children in specific age ranges and describes how parents and other caregivers, families, and teachers can provide support. The brochure was developed by the Mental Health Support Network of Canada, a coalition of Canadian associations focused on mental health and stress management. Responding to Stressful Events: Helping Teens Cope Developed by the Mental Health Support Network of Canada, this brochure advises parents and other caregivers and teachers on how they can support teenagers in coping with disasters. The brochure describes common reactions to disasters in teenagers, ways adults can respond that may be helpful, and activities for teens that may help them in coping. A disaster event such as this is unexpected and often brings out strong emotions. People can call or text the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline’s toll-free number (1–800–985–5990) and receive immediate counseling. This free, confidential, and multilingual crisis support service is available to anyone experiencing psychological distress as a result of this event. People who call and text are connected to trained and caring professionals from crisis counseling centers in the network. Helpline staff provide confidential counseling, referrals, and other needed support services.  The SAMHSA Disaster App allows disaster behavioral health responders to navigate resources related to pre-deployment preparation, on-the-ground assistance, and post-deployment resources.  Users can also share resources from the app via text message or email and quickly identify local mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. Should you have further questions, please feel free to contact CAPT Maryann Robinson, Emergency Mental Health and Traumatic Stress Services Branch Chief ([email protected]), or Maggie Jarry, SAMHSA’s Emergency Coordinator ([email protected]). You may also reach a technical assistance specialist at SAMHSA DTAC by calling 1–800–308–3515 or emailing [email protected]. 

The July 2022 Dialogue contains articles on: Addiction: Construction Work and Opioids | Mental Health: Mental Health in the BIPOC Community | Prevention: BIPOC Mental Health Month | ORN: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Regional Spotlight: Pregnant & Parenting Women Addiction Treatment 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.  Sign up to receive the Dialogue in your mailbox. 

Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join us as we share our cultural connection to food, apply a balanced way of eating, and incorporate Indigenous traditions into our lives with the healing power of food. We welcome Dr. Vanessa Quezada (Kickapoo/Chichimeca). She is a pharmacist and founding member of SanArte Healing and Cultura clinic. Her work is at the intersections of Native traditional healing, food sovereignty and renewable energy that build more life-giving systems. Participants will become knowledgeable in providing emotional/ resilient support for AI/AN youth. Our school communities will develop healthier eating habits for successful outcomes in and out of the classroom. We will reflect upon our cultural connections to food and discuss the importance of sugar stability in the body as related to mental health support. We will learn how to adapt a balanced way of eating and discuss the role of stress, sleep and exercise. Together, we will develop plans for improving access to our traditional foods. Session #1

Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Part 2. oin us as we share our cultural connection to food, apply a balanced way of eating, and incorporate Indigenous traditions into our lives with the healing power of food. We welcome Dr. Vanessa Quezada (Kickapoo/Chichimeca). She is a pharmacist and founding member of SanArte Healing and Cultura clinic. Her work is at the intersections of Native traditional healing, food sovereignty and renewable energy that build more life-giving systems. Participants will become knowledgeable in providing emotional/ resilient support for AI/AN youth. Our school communities will develop healthier eating habits for successful outcomes in and out of the classroom. We will reflect upon our cultural connections to food and discuss the importance of sugar stability in the body as related to mental health support. We will learn how to adapt a balanced way of eating and discuss the role of stress, sleep and exercise. Together, we will develop plans for improving access to our traditional foods. Session #2

Slides from the session Sacred Vessels, Sacred Smoke: Tobacco Prevention. This event took place on June 30th, 2022. 

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.  There is also information on the relationship between substance use and suicide, warning signs of suicide, tips for providers, family members, friends, and resources to better support our communities on the issue.  We hope this resource is useful for you, and we hope you can share the information with your family, friends, and colleagues.  Español Este minilibro electrónico fue elaborado para proporcionar información y recursos a los profesionales de la prevención, a los proveedores y a los miembros de la comunidad sobre el tema de la prevención del suicidio, el impacto en las comunidades hispanas y latinas, los datos específicos sobre el suicidio entre los hombres y mujeres latinos, el riesgo y los factores de protección. Asimismo, contiene información sobre la relación entre el uso indebido de sustancias y el suicidio, sobre las señales de advertencia del suicidio, los consejos a los proveedores, a los familiares y a los amigos, y también los recursos para brindar un mejor apoyo a nuestras comunidades sobre este tema. Confiamos en que este recurso le resulte útil y esperamos que pueda compartir la información con su familia, amigos y colegas. Português Este mini livro digital foi desenvolvido para fornecer informações e recursos para profissionais de prevenção, profissionais de saúde e membros da comunidade sobre o tema da prevenção do suicídio, o impacto nas comunidades hispânicas e latinas, dados específicos sobre suicídio entre homens e mulheres de origem latina, riscos e fatores de proteção. Contém também informações sobre a relação entre abuso de substâncias e suicídio, sinais de alerta de suicídio, dicas para profissionais, familiares, amigos e recursos para melhor apoiar nossas comunidades sobre o assunto. Esperamos que este material seja útil para você e que você possa compartilhar as informações com sua família, amigos e colegas.

  The fact sheet was developed to provide information and resources to prevention professionals, providers, and community members on the topic of Marijuana Prevention among Hispanic and Latino Adults, why is this an issue, how does marijuana use impact our communities overall. We hope this resource is useful for you, and we hope you can share the information with your family, friends, and colleagues. Español La hoja informativa fue desarrollada para brindar información y recursos a profesionales de la prevención, proveedores y miembros de la comunidad sobre el tema de la Prevención de la Marihuana entre adultos Hispanos y Latinos, ¿por qué es un problema?, y cómo afecta el consumo de marihuana a nuestras comunidades en general. Esperamos que este recurso le sea útil y esperamos que pueda compartir la información con su familia, amigos y colegas. Portuguese Este folheto educativo foi desenvolvido para fornecer informações e recursos para profissionais de prevenção, provedores e membros da comunidade sobre a prevenção do uso da Maconha entre Adultos Hispânicos e Latinos, os motivos pelos quais este é um problema, como o uso de cannabis afeta nossas comunidades no geral. Esperamos que este recurso seja útil para você e que você possa compartilhar as informações com sua família, amigos e colegas.  

  The fact sheet was developed to provide information and resources to prevention professionals, providers, and community members on the topic of Marijuana Prevention among Hispanic and Latino Youth, why is this an issue, how does marijuana use impact our communities, several factors that can impact our communities in relation to substance use such as COVID-19, the Social Determinants of Health, risk factors, mental health. We are also bringing the prevention perspective on how to enhance the protective factors to create healthier communities? We hope this resource is useful for you, and we hope you can share the information with your family, friends, and colleagues. Español La hoja informativa fue desarrollada para brindar información y recursos a profesionales de la prevención, proveedores y miembros de la comunidad sobre el tema de la Prevención de la Marihuana entre los jóvenes Hispanos y Latinos, ¿por qué es un problema?, cómo afecta el uso de la marihuana a nuestras comunidades, varios factores que pueden afectar nuestras comunidades con relación al uso de sustancias como el COVID-19, los Determinantes Sociales de la Salud, factores de riesgo y salud mental. También estamos trayendo la perspectiva de la prevención sobre cómo mejorar los factores de protección para crear comunidades más saludables. Esperamos que este recurso le sea útil y esperamos que pueda compartir la información con su familia, amigos y colegas. Portuguese Este folheto educativo foi desenvolvido para fornecer informações e recursos para profissionais de prevenção, provedores e membros da comunidade sobre a prevenção do uso da Maconha entre a Juventude Hispânica, os motivos pelos quais este é um problema, como o uso de cannabis afeta nossas comunidades, diversos fatores que podem impactar as comunidades Latinas em relação a uso de substâncias como COVID-19, os determinantes sociais da saúde, fatores de risco, saúde mental. Esperamos que este recurso seja útil para você e que você possa compartilhar as informações com sua família, amigos e colegas. Esperamos que este recurso le sea útil y esperamos que pueda compartir la información con su familia, amigos y colegas.

The National Hispanic and Latino ATTC and PTTC are proud to share this infographic, bringing awareness to Men's Health Month. Please take a look on this information that was carefully prepared by our centers and learn more about Hispanic Men's Health And Hispanic Men's Mental Health, the challenges, the strengths, risk and protective factors, cultural considerations, tips to live healthier and longer lives and several resources. We encourage you to share with your family, friends and colleagues. Thank you! Español Los Centros Nacionales Hispanos y Latinos ATTC y PTTC se enorgullecen de compartir esta infografía, creando conciencia sobre el Mes de la Salud del Hombre. Por favor lea esta información que fue preparada cuidadosamente por nuestros centros y aprenda más sobre la Salud de los Hombres Hispanos y la Salud Mental de los Hombres Hispanos, los desafíos, las fortalezas, los factores de riesgo y de protección, las consideraciones culturales, los consejos para vivir una vida más larga y saludable y varios recursos. Te animamos a compartir con tu familia, amigos y compañeros. ¡Gracias! Português Os Centros Nacionais Hispânico-Latino ATTC e PTTC têm o orgulho de compartilhar este infográfico, trazendo conscientização sobre o Mês da Saúde do Homem. Por favor, dê uma olhada nestas informações que foram cuidadosamente preparadas pelos nossos centros e saiba mais sobre Saúde do Homem Hispânico e Saúde Mental do Homem Hispânico, os desafios, pontos fortes, fatores de risco e proteção, considerações culturais, dicas para viver uma vida mais saudável mais longa e vários recursos. Nós encorajamos você a compartilhar com sua família, amigos e colegas.

Webinar Description  Many of us come to substance misuse prevention already possessing the soft, or “human” skills needed to successfully build relationships with key stakeholders in our communities, and we certainly have the opportunity to develop and strengthen those skills on our professional journeys in the field. But, if it is that easy, why doesn’t every prevention coalition have full representation from the various sectors and cultural group members in our communities? Part of a learning series that went beyond making the case for the importance of collaboration, this session introduced effective negotiation tactics from the business world & beyond that prevention practitioners can incorporate into their partner recruitment efforts to maximize the likelihood of positive responses, as well as how to bring reluctant partners into prevention efforts and provide meaningful opportunities for collaborators to do more than just participate in our work.  The Presenters Ivy Jones-Turner – Is a training and technical assistance specialist with Education Development Center. For over 20 years, Ivy has provided organizational capacity assistance on health promotion and prevention in substance abuse, suicide, violence, injury, and mental health with nonprofit and community-based organizations, state and faith-based agencies, and school districts. Her capacity building skills include program evaluation, training and technical assistance in program design and implementation, organizational development, partnerships/collaborations, and sustainability. Ms. Jones-Turner is a Certified Prevention Specialist and holds an MPA from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Jessica Goldberg - Is a training and technical assistance specialist with Education Development Center. For over a decade, Jess has specialized in building capacity to improve behavioral health at the national, state, regional and local levels. Her areas of expertise include preventing youth substance use; promoting cross-sector collaborations; addressing health disparities; strategic planning, logic model development, and sustainability planning. Jess holds an MSW and MPH from Boston University, and is a Certified Prevention Specialist. Powerpoint

"Participants will learn to plan, organize, and prepare for funding opportunities as follows: 1. Get Ready! • Understand and document the behavioral health needs and strengths of your tribal community and population of focus • Find relevant data sources and other information you can use to support your Statement of Need • Identify relevant champions, partners, their roles, and their benefits for collaboration • Identify and select culturally relevant effective practices and programs that address these needs and strengths • Prepare your workforce • Identify relevant resources and funding opportunities 2. Get Started! • Develop your goals, objectives, and implementation plan • Pursue resources and funding opportunities • Pull it all together for a grant or other funding opportunity 3. Get it Done! • Keep your implementation on track • Continual assessing and improving performance • Leverage your success for sustainability"

Prevention Meets Harm Reduction: How Community Collaborations Work Across the Continuum Part Two from PTTC Network on Vimeo.   How can prevention coalitions work across the continuum of care to maximize impact and sustain systems-level changes that promote wellness for everyone? This virtual series will provide a framework for understanding harm reduction strategies by sharing the history and pillars of harm reduction as a social movement and examples of various types of harm reduction strategies. Participants will explore how the goals and values of prevention intersect with harm reduction and how we can work together through community collaborations to address overlapping goals. Finally, we will explore how the knowledge brought from those with lived experience can enhance our implementation strategies across the continuum of care.

Recording link: Nexus of Substance Misuse Prevention and Problem Gambling Prevention   The focus of this webinar is on the nexus between substance misuse prevention and problem gambling prevention. Gambling disorders are highly comorbid with other mental health and substance use disorders. The prevalence of co-occurring gambling addiction and substance abuse is high. Approximately 1 in 10 compulsive gamblers report being concerned about their substance use.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Discuss the complex relationship between problem gambling and substance misuse. List shared risk and protective factors between problem gambling and substance misuse disorders List the barriers to collaboration between the problem gambling prevention field and substance misuse prevention Describe collaboration strategies for substance use prevention professionals and the problem gambling prevention field to improve public health and community conditions.   PRESENTER:  Rebecca Bishop, MSW Director, Massachusetts Center of Excellence for Problem Gambling Rebecca Bishop specializes in initiatives to improve the health, mental health, and well-being of youth and high-risk populations. She brings expertise in mental health promotion, health equity, cultural and linguistic responsiveness, community mobilization, and violence prevention and intervention. Bishop has a history of applying a health and racial equity lens to substance use, youth development, violence and problem gambling prevention, as well as mental health issues. She leads EDC’s Gambling Prevention Technical Assistance Center and has managed three regional planning processes across Massachusetts to learn about local knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes related to gambling, resulting in population-specific prevention strategies. Bishop holds an MA in Social Work, Health, and Mental Health Administration from Boston College Graduate School of Social Work and has a Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.   The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC offered this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training was provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.  

Webinar Description Many of us come to substance misuse prevention already possessing the soft, or “human” skills needed to successfully build relationships with key stakeholders in our communities, and we certainly have the opportunity to develop and strengthen those skills on our professional journeys in the field. But, if it is that easy, why doesn’t every prevention coalition have full representation from the various sectors and cultural group members in our communities?  Doing the Work Together: Authentic Partner Engagement in Prevention is one of 2 related sessions that addressed going beyond making the case for the importance of collaboration in prevention to unpacking most common challenges.  In this session, we explored what it takes to create meaningful opportunities for shared leadership and decision-making with partners, foster trusting relationships with members of diverse cultural and identity groups in our communities and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify and implement community-led solutions to substance misuse-related problems.  – how to bring reluctant partners into prevention efforts and how to provide meaningful opportunities for collaborators to do more than just participate in our work. The Presenters Ivy Jones-Turner – Is a training and technical assistance specialist with Education Development Center. For over 20 years, Ivy has provided organizational capacity assistance on health promotion and prevention in substance abuse, suicide, violence, injury, and mental health with nonprofit and community-based organizations, state and faith-based agencies, and school districts. Her capacity building skills include program evaluation, training and technical assistance in program design and implementation, organizational development, partnerships/collaborations, and sustainability. Ms. Jones-Turner is a Certified Prevention Specialist and holds an MPA from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Jessica Goldberg - Is a training and technical assistance specialist with Education Development Center. For over a decade, Jess has specialized in building capacity to improve behavioral health at the national, state, regional and local levels. Her areas of expertise include preventing youth substance use; promoting cross-sector collaborations; addressing health disparities; strategic planning, logic model development, and sustainability planning. Jess holds an MSW and MPH from Boston University, and is a Certified Prevention Specialist. PowerPoint   

Webinar Description Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (MOUD) are recommended for individuals with an opioid use disorder, including pregnant women. While facilitating pathways to recovery for the person with an opioid use disorder (OUD) is appropriate, it is important to consider and address the severe effects OUD has on family relationships and functioning. Children are especially vulnerable and are at an increased risk of trauma, academic challenges, or child neglect, which can disrupt healthy development. This interactive webinar will define opioid use disorder (OUD), review adverse effects of opioid use on family dynamics, and review behavioral and developmental concerns for children, including neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). The content will also discuss medications recommended to treat OUD and inform on approaches to support healthy recovery for children and family wellness. Presenter Diana Padilla is a Research Project Manager at New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University Medical Center. She is a senior staff trainer for the Northeast & Caribbean Addiction Transfer Technology Center Network (NeC-ATTC) and provides training and technical assistance on implementation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), and Equity & Inclusion capacity building opportunities. Powerpoint  Handout

The National American Indian and Alaska Native TTC developed four flyers for Pride Month. Four flyers: Ilona Verley, Susan Allen, Two Spirit, We'wha