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The MP-PTTC collaborated with the other TTCs (MP-ATTC and MP-MHTTC) in HHS Region 8 to create a one-page print/electronic handout describing services each TTC provides.  In addition; the handout includes the actual website as well as a direct QR code link to the website, a map of the region and the SAMHSA logo.  The handout is for distribution to professionals in the prevention, treatment and mental health fields as a way to endorse all TTCs in Region 8 and promote the collaboration between all of the centers. 

Regional Methamphetamine Use: What Prevention Practitioners Need to Know Date December 12, 2019   Description While there has been recent attention given to the opioid epidemic, many prevention practitioners remain concerned about rising rates of methamphetamine use in their communities. This webinar will highlight the emerging trends in methamphetamine use in the Northwest region of the United States including a discussion of the current and emerging data on demographics and use rates. The webinar will also highlight prevention approaches to address methamphetamine use and how organizations can collaborate across sectors to better understand and combat misuse in their communities.   Presenter Steven Freng, Psy.D., MSW., Prevention/Treatment Manager for the Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NW HIDTA) The NW HIDTA, is a region of fourteen counties within Washington State that has been designated by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy for special law enforcement and chemical dependency initiatives. Dr. Freng has acquired over 30 years of experience as a chemical dependency professional, having worked in clinical, supervisory, administrative and managerial capacities in the development and delivery of chemical dependency prevention and treatment services in the State of Washington.   Webinar Slides Download Slides Here   Additional Resources Partnership for Drug-Free Kids National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Principles of Substance Abuse Prevention for Early Childhood: A Research-Based Guide Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators and Community Leaders

Most states and territories, as well as many communities andtribes, use SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to guide theirprevention work. The SPF is a cyclical, collaborative, data-driven strategicplanning and implementation process that increases the likelihood of achievingthe intended substance-related outcomes (for example, to reduce underagedrinking or to reduce opioid overdoses). The first step of the SPF isAssessment, which begins with collecting and prioritizing substance-relatedconsumption patterns and consequences data. Data prioritization in SPF Step 1is essential in identifying the most important substance-related problem(s)that a state, territory, tribe, or community is facing.  This handout provides an overview of one basicmethod for prioritizing needs assessment data, using the method described in Episode1 of the PTTC's podcast, the Data Dive.      

This handout provides an overview of one basic method for prioritizing needs assessment data, using the method described in Epidsode 1 of the PTTC's podcast, the Data Dive.  

Central East Webinar Series: Building the Prevention Workforce Skill-Base Part 1: Overview of the Strategic Prevention Framework and the Importance of Ethics in Prevention Josh Esrick, MPP, and Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip December 3, 2019, 1-2 PM EST  |  View all Central East series This is part one of a six-part webinar series hosted by the Central East PTTC that focuses on the Strategic Prevention Framework and related topics. SERIES DESCRIPTION This six-part webinar series developed by the Central East PTTC will support and build the capacity of the prevention workforce. The series is a skill building training that will detail the steps to implementing a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to prevention using the five stages of SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework: 1) Needs Assessment, 2) Building Capacity, 3) Planning, 4) Implementation, and 5) Evaluation. The series will explain the importance of each stage and what aspects of the strategic planning process they cover, techniques for completing each stage, and strategies for overcoming obstacles. This series will also discuss other relevant topics, such as: ethical approaches to prevention, how to prioritize data, and how to modify programs, among others. COURSE DESCRIPTION With the many substance use challenges facing the U.S. today, it is more important than ever for there to a well-developed and educated prevention workforce to address the causes behind substance use. This webinar is the first in a six-part series developed by the Central East PTTC to support the prevention workforce by detailing in-depth the steps to implementing a comprehensive, evidence-based approach. This webinar will overview the five steps of SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework, as well as discuss the importance of following ethical guidelines to prevention. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain the goals and structure of this webinar series Discuss the importance of using evidence in prevention Overview the five steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework Describe what ethics in prevention means and why it is important 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 T/TA to numerous organizations. 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. Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip holds a Masters of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.           

Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health in Children and Youth: A National Agenda Date November 26, 2019   Description This webinar will provide an overview of the newly released National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s consensus report, Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health in Children and Youth: A National Agenda. During this webinar, several key contributors to the report will highlight updates to the research since the previous report on this topic was released 10 years ago and discuss recommendations for leveraging this substantive research to create a national agenda where children and youth thrive.   Presenters Thomas F. Boat, MD Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary Medicine Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Dean Emeritus, College of Medicine University of Cincinnati Richard Catalano, Jr., PhD Professor, School of Social Work University of Washington Co-founder, Social Development Research Group Kelly J. Kelleher, MD ADS Professor of Innovation, The Research Institute Nationwide Children's Hospital Professor, Pediatrics and Public Health, Colleges of Medicine and Public Health The Ohio State University   Webinar Slides Download Slides Here   Additional Resources Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health in Children and Youth: A National Agenda Download Full Report Understanding the Spectrum of Behavioral Health Services Download the Resource The Interdependence of Families, Communities, and Children's Health: Public Investments That Strengthen Families and Communities, and Promote Children's Healthy Development and Societal Prosperity Read Discussion Paper National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, Collaborative on Healthy Parenting in Primary Care Learn more about the Collaborative on Healthy Parenting in Primary Care   Links to Organizations and Resources noted by Presenters National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) The Coalition for the Promotion of Behavioral Health The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy    

The Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) is offering a new product line for prevention practitioners and other key stakeholders called Best Science Slide Decks for Prevention Professionals, or slideDecks4U for short. These slide decks are intended to highlight a topic in 10 slides or less. The purpose of this slide deck is to provide prevention practitioners with researched and vetted tools they can feel confident in using in their prevention presentations. All slide decks include presenter notes and full references.   The slide deck presented here highlights and defines the key changes to the Spectrum of Behavioral Health Services (formerly called, and still often referred to as, the "Continuum of Care") published in the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2019 report "Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral development in Children and Youth: A National Agenda." USE: These slides can be used as a stand-alone overview of the updated “Spectrum of Behavioral Health Services” or incorporated into other presentations or materials. Citing the Pacific Southwest PTTC as the author of these slides is greatly appreciated, noting that the majority of the content is derived from the various Institute of Medicine/National Research Council/National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reports on this topic and other key publications.    Each slide deck includes presenter notes to guide the speaker on presenting the information contained in the slides. The slide deck also include the references to all of the literature used to source the information presented. NOTE: Please do not alter any of the slides. If you need additional information, please contact the Pacific Southwest PTTC, email [email protected]  or call toll-free: 1-833-9SW-PTTC. 

This course is one of the New England PTTC's free self-paced prevention courses that have been posted to the PTTC Network's learning portal.  This is one of the strategies of the New England PTTC to increase and expand access to prevention training for the New England workforce. We know it sometimes can be challenging to access a variety of prevention training due to distance and just finding the time in your schedule to attend trainings. With these on-demand courses, you can register and take the course on your schedule, and get continuing education credits towards your prevention certification!  NOTE:  All New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center webinars and online courses are hosted at the PTTC Network Learning Management Center, HealtheKnowledge.  You will need to create an account to register and participate in the webinar.  If you need to create an account, click here and follow the instructions.  Once you have a user account you will be able to register for this, and all future New England PTTC webinars and courses.  Contact us if you have any questions.   Today’s Cannabis: Stronger, More Edibles, Confusing Information about Driving   Presenter: Dr. Karen Simone, Director Northern New England Poison Center Course Summary:  Dr. Karen Simone will provide an overview of factual information about today’s cannabis products. They are stronger, often times contain no or less CBD in relationship to THC, and are vastly available in edible and other forms. Information is plentiful, while facts are difficult to extract with confidence. People using cannabis are confused regarding the safety of driving. CBD is promoted as a cure for everything and anything. Learn what is known and unknown.   Continuing Education Credits Available: 1.0 Hour Certificate of Completion Available IC & RC Prevention Domains: Domain 6 - Professional Growth & Responsibility   Link to Register and Begin Course: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/index.php?categoryid=89#NEPTTC-Todays-Marijuana   Presenter Bio: Dr. Karen Simone is the director of the NNEPC. She is a doctor of pharmacy, a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology. Dr. Simone oversees the day-to-day operations of the poison center, including management of calls, emergency preparedness activities, staff education, educational outreach, research and funding.

This resource is the first installment in a series, Key Elements of Effective Coalitions, which has been developed for prevention practitioners and community coalition members by the national Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) network (https://pttcnetwork.org/). The goal of this series is to provide information on key elements that research suggests are critical for coalitions to operate effectively and increase their impact on substance misuse and its consequences for individuals and communities.   Collaborating TTCs: SAMSHA’s National Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network, Community Coalitions and Collaborations Workgroup created this document. Contributing network workgroup members represented the Northwest, Central, Southeast, Northeast and Caribbean, New England and the National American Indian & Alaska Native Prevention Technology Transfer Centers.    

Monthly electronic newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  Features news stories, upcoming events, and new products the Great Lakes programs. Also features updates from SAMHSA and the ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC Network Coordinating Offices. 

This tri-fold brochure gives a brief overview of the Great Lakes ATTC, PTTC, and MHTTC. Contact your Great Lakes PTTC state project manager to request hard copies. You can also use the PDF file to print your own! Great Lakes Tri-fold Brochure

Engaging the Faith Community in Substance Use Prevention: The Rationale for Partnering and Resources to Support Your Efforts  This resource guide was created as a companion to the Great Lakes PTTC two-part webinar series, Engaging the Faith Community in Substance Use Prevention.  The four-page guide gives an overview of the role of the faith community in prevention efforts and lists prevention toolkits and other resources developed by faith communities.  Click to Download: Engaging the Faith Community in Substance Use Prevention: The Rationale for Partnering and Resources to Support Your Efforts

The PTTC Network has identified seven areas to focus on the development of new resources and training for the prevention workforce across the country. One of those areas of focus is marijuana risk. A network-wide workgroup has been convened to develop and produce resources for the prevention field to use to support their efforts in implementing marijuana prevention and education. The mission of the PTTC Network Marijuana Risk Work Group is to develop training and technical assistance tools, products, and service, related specifically to marijuana risk education and prevention, that can be deployed across the nation. New England PTTC's Director, Scott Gagnon serves as the chair of this workgroup. The Marijuana Risk Work Group is pleased to release the first set of marijuana prevention and education resources. There are four products that are being released.  Each product is listed below along with a short description of the product, the suggested use, and a link to download the product.  For any questions or technical assistance needs for the utilization of these products, please contact the Northwest PTTC: [email protected]   Facts Vs Myths Information Sheet: This information sheet covers 7 common myths or misunderstandings related to marijuana. These include myths on addiction, impairment, and other health effects. Each of the 7 myths is countered with the current evidence, including citations. The goal is to provide a tool for prevention providers to help respond to and educate the public around these common myths. Use: Tool for use in prevention messaging and education to help dispel misconceptions that may persist in the community around marijuana. This tool may be also useful as a handout at prevention education events. Link to download   Cannabis Glossary – Terms by Topic There are many terms, slang words, and other nomenclatures related to marijuana. This glossary will help prevention professionals be more familiar with these terms, to increase competency when discussing these topics. Categories include plant anatomy, slang terms, terms related to marijuana products, cannabinoids, and other terms. Use: A Reference Guide for prevention providers to familiarize themselves with the many terms related to marijuana. Link to download Marijuana Science Education Slide Banks Two PowerPoint slide banks for prevention professionals to use in marijuana prevention and education work in their communities. The purpose of these slide banks is to provide prevention providers with researched and vetted tools they can feel confident in using in their marijuana prevention presentations.   “Marijuana and the Brain” focuses on the pharmacology of marijuana and how it affects the brain.Link to download “The Varied Forms, Potency, and Health Effects of Today’s Cannabis” covers the many forms of marijuana products, as well as trends in potency, and known health impacts. Link to download   Use: You can provide one or both of these slide banks as stand-alone presentations or integrate them into a presentation including local data, trends, and strategies for marijuana prevention. Each slide bank includes presenter notes to guide the speaker on presenting the information contained in the slides.  The slide banks also include references to all of the literature used to source the information presented.   NOTE: Please do not alter any of the slides. If you need additional information, please contact the Northwest PTTC: northwestpttcnetwork.org  

This 90-minute webinar, part 1 of a 2-part series, will define stigma for prevention practitioners and the various levels at which it can occur. Presenter Phillip Babour will address common myths about substance use disorders that can perpetuate stigma. He will also describe changes in terminology and attitude that emphasize "person-first" rather than the de-humanization of people with substance use disorders. PowerPoint Slides 

This webinar builds upon MI’s fundamental concepts and continues development of the necessary skills to access motivation and strengthen commitment to change. Presenter Laura A. Saunders, MSSW, is the Wisconsin state project manager for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. Laura is an experienced MI trainer and a member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. 

This 90-minute webinar is the second in the Preventing the Spread of Stigma series.  Join Chuck Klevgaard, prevention manager for the Great Lakes PTTC,and representatives from anti-stigma campaigns in three states: Indiana, West Virginia, and Colorado.   PowerPoint Slides 

Slide-deck handout from the 2019 New England Summer School of Addiction Studies Plenary session:  The Evolution of State Cannabis Policies and Where Prevention Fits In,  Created and presented by: Scott M. Gagnon, MPP, PS-C, Director, New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center, AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc.   Presentation description: Cannabis laws and policies are rapidly changing in states. Various decriminalization, medical marijuana, and adult-use marijuana policies are being debated and moving through state legislatures and ballot boxes. Amid all of this change, where does prevention fit in? This workshop shows participants how these policies can evolve, the implications for public health and safety, and how and where prevention fits in. Participants will learn from a presenter with hands-on experience both in prevention and shaping marijuana policies. Additionally, participants will learn about the new marijuana prevention training and technical assistance services from the New England PTTC.   If you would like the New England PTTC to come provide this 3-hour presentation in your state or community, please send us a request! [email protected]

Facts Vs Myths Information Sheet: This information sheet covers 7 common myths or misunderstandings as related to marijuana. These include myths on addiction, impairment, and other health effects. Each of the 7 myths is countered with the current evidence, including citations. The goal is to provide a tool for prevention providers to help respond to and educate the public around these common myths.  Use: Tool for use in prevention messaging and education to help dispel misconceptions that may persist in the community around marijuana.This tool may be also useful as a handout at prevention education events.  

This is episode 15 and today we will be talking with about Cannabis. Our guest is Officer Ryan Snow. Ryan serves fulltime as a police officer with a large university police department where he educates the community about DUI and drug-related issues. He is a certified drug recognition expert instructor and has completed hundreds of hours of training related to drugs and the impact they have on the human body. As a police officer, Ryan has firsthand knowledge of the danger that drugs bring to communities. He has spoken at numerous national and state conferences on topics related to drugs, and he has also developed training opportunities for campuses and delivered those classes at colleges and universities across the nation. Ryan’s work has been featured in webinars, newspapers, television and educational articles, and prior to law enforcement Ryan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in educational administration.

Scope of Prevention 5-Part Webinar Series Part 5 of 5 Tips to Successfully Implement a Prevention Media Campaign to Modify Health Behavior Holly will present on various important components to implementing a successful prevention media campaign, including: important difference between commercial marketing vs. health marketing and the importance of understanding your audience and how different generations receive information. Additionally, she will talk about inclusion and collaboration; how to determine if your campaign in working; and ways to sustain your campaign efforts.  PDF Slides Presenter: Holly Riker

This short video highlights Brittany Rhoades-Cooper, Phd presentation on Unleashing the Power of Prevention for the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center's Advisory Council member. The theme for the Prevention Talks was framed around The National Academy of Sciences Discussion paper: Unleashing the Power of Prevention, By J. David Hawkins, Jeffrey M. Jenson, Richard Catalano, Mark W. Fraser, Gilbert J. Botvin, Valerie Shapiro, C. Hendricks Brown, William Beardslee, David Brent, Laurel K. Leslie, Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus, Pat Shea, Andy Shih, Elizabeth Anthony, Kevin P. Haggerty, Kimberly Bender, Deborah Gorman-Smith, Erin Casey, and Susan Stone. Found here: https://nam.edu/perspectives-2015-unleashing-the-power-of-prevention/

This printable, downloadable inforgraphic describes ways to change perception of harm of adolescent marijuana use. Some data specific to HHS Region 8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). 

In Part 2 of this series, learn about common sources of data that you can use in our prevention work. Find out how organizations collect and use data in assessment, implementation, and evaluation of prevention programs. You'll see how you can use various types and sources of data in your everyday prevention work to ensure positive prevention outcomes. Take away strategies to overcome common barriers to collecting and using data.  Webinar Slides: Data-Driving Decision Making for Prevention Planning & Implementation, Part 2 Webinar Transcript:Data-Driving Decision Making for Prevention Planning & Implementation, Part 2

This webinar is part one of a two-part series presented in collaboration with the Great Lakes PTTC and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. Part 1 will present the complicated relationship between substance use disorders and suicidal thinking and behaviors. Presenters will explore the implications of this information for prevention and early intervention, including opportunities for collaboration. Presenters: Dr. Kristen Quinlan, Suicide Prevention Resource Center, and Nicole Tirone, LCSW, Suicide Prevention Resource Center