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The Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center is excited to announce the 29th episode of our weekly podcast: Walking in Wellness. This series is dedicated to empowering prevention professionals like you with the mindset and skill set necessary to prioritize wellness...every day.
This weekly podcast can be accessed via Soundcloud or Spotify. Be sure to follow or subscribe to have episodes delivered weekly!
Published: February 7, 2024
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Advancing Health Equity through the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF): A Lunch & Learn Series
The Southeast & Central East PTTCs are pleased to present this week-long Lunch & Learn Series in collaboration with the Southeast Regional SPTAC Team. This interactive webinar series offers new and experienced prevention professionals an opportunity to explore comprehensive prevention planning with a Health Equity lens. Sessions include dynamic breakout room discussions, resource sharing, and networking opportunities between prevention professionals from regions 3 and 4.
Supplemental Resources:
SPF and Health Equity: Lunch & Learn Series Workbook
Learning Objectives:
Describe the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and its key components
Explain the importance incorporating health equity into the SPF process
Identify strategies for assessing community needs and health disparities
Develop a plan to build capacity for implementing the SPF with a focus on health equity
Apply the SPF to develop and implement a comprehensive prevention plan that addresses health disparities
Evaluate the effectiveness of prevention efforts and their impact on health equity
Identify strategies for sustaining prevention efforts that prioritize health equity
Presenter:
Nicole M Augustine, MPH, MCHES, PS Region 3 and 4 SPTAC Director
Watch Sessions On-Demand
Session 1 – Assessment & Health Equity
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This session provided an overview of the SPF and its key components, with a particular focus on the assessment phase. Participants learned how to conduct a community needs assessment that identifies health disparities and inequities that need to be addressed in prevention planning.
Session 2 – Capacity & Health Equity
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In this session, participants learned how to build capacity for implementing the SPF with a focus on health equity. Topics covered included developing partnerships, engaging diverse stakeholders, and building a culture of health equity within organizations.
Session 3 – Planning & Health Equity
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This session focused on the planning phase of the SPF and how to incorporate health equity considerations into prevention planning. Participants learned how to prioritize prevention strategies that address health disparities and involve diverse communities in prevention planning.
Session 4 – Implementation & Health Equity
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In this session, participants will learn how to implement prevention strategies that prioritize health equity. Topics covered will include adapting evidence-based interventions to meet the needs of diverse communities, addressing social determinants of health, and building community capacity for prevention.
Session 5 – Evaluation and Health Equity
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This session will cover the evaluation phase of the SPF and how to assess the impact of prevention efforts on health equity. Participants will also learn how to assess the cultural appropriateness of evaluation tools, use data to monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and adjust prevention efforts as needed.
Published: February 7, 2024
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Prevention in Pictures: Using Prevention Graphic Novels to Facilitate Conversations with Youth
Hosted by the Central East PTTC and New England PTTC
January 10, 2024 | Sarah Johnson, MA, PS-C, and Scott Gagnon, MPP, PS-C
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Published: February 3, 2024
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Kurt Larson has been representing personal injury clients as a Missouri lawyer for more than 20 years. He graduated in the top of his class from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1992, and thereafter spent the summer working with trial attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D. C. Prior to law school, Kurt graduated from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, receiving a BA in English, with distinction.
One of Kurts greatest projects is founding Safe and Sober Prom Night in 2004 in Springfield, Missouri. The program has evolved from an impaired-driving focus to preventing substance misuse in all its forms. The program today is simply known as Safe and Sober and has reached over 1 million students in 41 states, and schools as far away as Kiev, Ukraine and Queensland, Australia have downloaded their content.
Safe and Sober provides an innovative way to combat substance misuse through a free program which features prevention-focused videos and curriculum that are used by schools, homeschool groups, and community organizations. Safe and Sober uses engaging and educational content, to encourage dialogue and preventative action between youth, educators, and parents. To Learn more visit www.safeandsober.org
https://www.facebook.com/SafeandSoberOrg
https://www.instagram.com/safeandsoberorg/
The funder of this project, along with all other products of the Mid-America PTTC is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Although funded by SAMHSA, the content of this recording does not necessarily reflect the views of SAMHSA. Know the facts, about 1 in 4 teen car crashes involves an underage drinking driver. Talk with teens about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Impaired driving is entirely preventable. A link to a SAMHSA resource that gives tips for talking to kids about drunk and drug-impaired driving is available here - https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources/impaired-driving
Published: February 2, 2024
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This workshop explores the intricate web of social determinants of health and their profound impact on substance misuse. Designed for prevention professionals, this session unravels the complex connections between social determinants and substance misuse while providing actionable strategies for addressing these issues at the community level.
Select the View Resource button above to watch the recording and link to the PowerPoint below.
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PRESENTER
Ben Stevenson II currently serves as the Prevention and Harm Reduction Manager for Montgomery County, MD. He is a seasoned prevention professional who has been in the substance abuse prevention field for over 15 years working with thousands of youth, professionals, and parents in various communities across the country.
Prior to his current role, Ben has served as Training Manager with CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) as well as served as a Training and Technical Assistance Associate with the SAMHSA’s CAPT (Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies) with the Southeast Resource Team working directly with states providing training and technical assistance. He has worked in various capacities across the continuum of care throughout his career working in treatment and recovery in addition to his prevention work. Ben enjoys developing and facilitating prevention programs for youth and adults. He is very passionate about prevention and its ability to impact communities by promoting healthy lifestyles.
Ben is originally from Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC with a BA in Political Science and minor in History. He also holds a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. Ben was first certified in prevention as a Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant in North Carolina and currently is a Certified Prevention Professional in Maryland. He previously served as the western region representative for MAPPA which is the Maryland Association for Prevention Professionals and Advocates.
Published: February 1, 2024
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Stigma and Bias in Behavioral Health
Laura Hinds, MSW, LCSW
January 31, 2024, 1:00pm-3:00pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Racial and use bias has been demonstrated in the research related to Behavioral Health and Medically Assisted Therapy. The conclusion that has been drawn is that even well-meaning providers and staff hold biases that impact how and to whom they offer care and medicinal support for Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This lecture explores this research and supports participants in reflecting on, identifying, and mitigating this reality so as to offer equitable respect and support for everyone living with SUD. A
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
List the ways in which bias affects Behavioral Health Treatment and intervention for people living with Substance Use Disorder.
Define the difference between implicit and explicit bias, and how to identify them.
Recite at least three ways to identify and address their implicit bias in relation to their work in Behavioral Health.
PRESENTERS
Laura Hinds, MSW, LCSW, is a clinical social worker with experience in medical, behavioral and mental health settings. Laura has had the pleasure of working with high acuity special needs populations and their providers for over 22 years. An alumna and instructor at Penn’s School of Social Policy and Practice for 13 years, and Bryn Mawr’s School of Social Work and Social Research’s for the past 4 years, Laura has supported the learning and education of new social workers, veterans in the field, and their interdisciplinary partners. With a focus on trauma, human and gender development, racial equity, and crisis intervention Laura supports special needs populations and those who serve them.
Published: January 31, 2024
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The Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center is excited to announce the 28th episode of our weekly podcast: Walking in Wellness. This series is dedicated to empowering prevention professionals like you with the mindset and skill set necessary to prioritize wellness...every day.
This weekly podcast can be accessed via Soundcloud or Spotify. Be sure to follow or subscribe to have episodes delivered weekly!
Published: January 31, 2024
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Promoting Prevention by Understanding the Who, What, and Why of Psychostimulant Use
The rise of psychostimulant use over the past several years has contributed to significant negative consequences in mental health, medical, and social outcomes among communities. These outcomes are further exacerbated by the structural and systemic drivers of social determinants of health. Addressing stimulant use disorder must take into consideration the interaction of these factors in a comprehensive, public health approach to treatment. Ultimately, prevention efforts may be enhanced through understanding of the specific nuances of stimulant users and their particular vulnerabilities.
Thank you to the Opioid Response Network for their collaboration on this webinar.
Supplemental Resources:
Presentation Slides
Learning Objectives:
Summarize the types of psychostimulants, common routes of use, and epidemiology of stimulant users.
Describe the intersection of social determinants of mental health with stimulant use in the creation of health disparities among vulnerable populations.
Identify outreach strategies for engaging communities and promoting prevention efforts among stimulant users.
Presenter:
Dr. Daryl Shorter is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is Board Certified in both General and Addiction Psychiatry. A graduate of Rice University (BA Sociology) and Baylor College of Medicine (MD), Dr. Shorter completed General Psychiatry residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center and Addiction Psychiatry fellowship at New York University/Langone Medical Center. Dr. Shorter is an Associate Professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. He also serves as the Medical Director of Addictions and Recovery Services at the Menninger Clinic as well as the Program Director of the BCM Addiction Psychiatry fellowship. Dr. Shorter is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters focusing on medication treatment of substance use disorders and addictions training in graduate medical education. Along with former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf, Dr. Shorter is the co-host of The Recovery Playbook, a video podcast which tackles current issues in addictions treatment, breaks down the science behind addiction medicine, and challenges stigma.
In addition to his work at Menninger, Dr. Shorter is the psychiatrist of record at The Montrose Center, Houston’s LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health and Community Center, where he supervises Addiction Psychiatry fellows who provide mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. He speaks widely, both in person and virtually, on topics related to mental health, the LGBTQ+ community, and addictions treatment. His monthly column in the Outsmart Magazine is widely read and serves as a platform to discuss the promotion of mental well-being among members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Published: January 30, 2024
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The Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center is excited to announce the 27th episode of our weekly podcast: Walking in Wellness. This series is dedicated to empowering prevention professionals like you with the mindset and skill set necessary to prioritize wellness...every day.
This weekly podcast can be accessed via Soundcloud or Spotify. Be sure to follow or subscribe to have episodes delivered weekly!
Published: January 24, 2024
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Grant Writing Series 2024 – From Basics to Application
Part 3: Common Grant Sections
Dan Webb, PhD
January 23, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this session, participants will learn about the most common grant application sections and how to address them.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Explore some of the most common sections in grant applications
Learn best practices for gathering data and making a compelling case for your community
Develop skills for action planning
PRESENTERS
Dan Webb, PhD, is co-owner of Catalyst Research, LLC and Catalyst Insight, LLC. Dan has over eighteen years of experience writing and evaluating local, state, and national grants. In addition, he has over ten years of experience in business/organizational intelligence and analytics. His experience includes evaluation and research in education (elementary through post-secondary), youth substance use prevention, health and medicine, and housing and urban development. Dan holds a PhD in Sociology from the University at Buffalo.
Published: January 23, 2024
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Learning Session Recording and Follow-Up Materials
December 12, 2023
Learning Session Description
Health and health equity are determined by the conditions in which the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) population have been exposed to and continue to thrive in. This Learning Session will explore the common determinants of health that contribute to substance use among AI/AN populations. Further exploration of how common traditional AI/AN healing practices and approaches are integrated with substance use prevention programming will be discussed.
Learning Session Objectives
By the end of this learning session, participants will be able to:
Explain how Social Determinants of Health have contributed to substance use in AI/AN populations.
Discuss the “Culture is Prevention” approach in the work of substance use prevention work.
Identify common AI/AN cultural approaches and practices used in AI/AN healthcare systems addressing Substance Use and Abuse.
Employ strategies to meaningfully and respectfully collaborate with tribal entities.
Learning Session Recording and Slides
Prioritizing Equity in Prevention Recording
Prioritizing Equity in Prevention Slide Deck (PDF)
Presenter
Evelina Maho, MAdm., is a member of the Navajo tribe and resides in Northern Arizona. Holds a Master’s Degree in Administration with an emphasis in Health Sciences, Undergraduate Degree in Clinical Dietetics and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University; carries executive leadership and directorship experience in the healthcare arena. Evelina currently works with the National Council for Urban Indian Health (NCUIH). At NCUIH, supports over 41 Urban Indian Health Organizations in the US. Evelina’s experience involves working with AI/AN Health Systems through quality and systems change approach. Her career started and also continues to support Public Health in AI/AN healthcare systems. Part-owner and founder of YM Associates, LLC a newly established consulting business involved with public health projects. In addition, enjoys teaching as an Adjunct Faculty member at Falmouth Institute in her spare time.
Questions
Contact Britany Wiele (
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Published: January 19, 2024
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Syndemic Solutions
Josh Esrick, MPP, Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip, and Olivia Stuart, LMSW
January 18, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The term “syndemics” describes the relationship between two or more epidemics which often cluster together (e.g., substance misuse and HIV) and have shared social and environmental drivers. When these epidemics interact, they mutually exacerbate the negative effects of each condition, thereby worsening health outcomes. The syndemics framework recognizes the importance of addressing these interactions and seeks to implement a whole-person, integrated model of prevention and care in collaboration with other health care providers. These services focus on equity by putting people first and providing the services that people express interest in receiving. It also seeks to address shared population-level risk and protective factors that influence the co-occurring epidemics that can lead to health inequities. While the concepts of co-occurring epidemics and social determinants driving health outcomes are not new to the field of prevention, syndemics is an emerging framework that many prevention practitioners may be unfamiliar with. This 90-minute webinar will provide participants with an overview of the syndemics framework and its growing use in the field of prevention. It will explain the relationship between the syndemics framework and a public health approach to prevention, the importance of leveraging policy as a public health tool to address syndemic risk factors, and how to build collaborative partnerships between prevention professionals and other health-focused entities to better address syndemics. It will also review the importance of the social determinants of health to syndemics and recommend strategies to support the prevention workforce in improving health outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Define the concept of the syndemics framework and provide examples of different syndemics
Explain how the syndemics framework is interrelated with a public health approach to prevention and the social determinants of health
Describe how partnerships and collaboration can help prevention professionals adopt the syndemics framework
Identify opportunities for prevention professionals to address syndemics
PRESENTERS
Josh Esrick, MPP is the Chief of Training and Technical Assistance at Carnevale Associates, LLC. Mr. Esrick has over ten years of experience researching, writing, evaluating, and presenting on substance use prevention and other behavioral health topics. He is an expert in providing training and technical assistance (T/TA) in substance use, having overseen the development of hundreds of T/TA products for numerous clients, including six of SAMHSA’s ten regional Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTCs), the PTTC Network Coordinating Office, the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) and Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC), and SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT). These trainings and products have covered a wide range of topics, including strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and identifying evidence-based prevention interventions for youth. In addition to T/TA, Mr. Esrick has directly provided many of these services to behavioral health agencies and other entities. He has published several academic journal articles. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University.
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.
Olivia Stuart, MSW supports the training & technical assistance (T/TA) team in the development and delivery of knowledge translation products across multiple projects. In this capacity, she assists with webinars, literature reviews, and infographics on a range of behavioral health topics. Prior to joining Carnevale Associates, Olivia interned with the Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center where she supported projects to reduce inequities in the criminal justice system. Olivia also served as a Graduate Research Supervisor at George Mason University and worked for several years in LGBTQ+ advocacy and fundraising. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from George Mason University.
Published: January 18, 2024
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Join the Implementation Science work group for a webinar that addresses a common overarching question in prevention: "how can an evidence-based intervention (EBI) be delivered with fidelity to its scientific components, while also responding effectively to changing real-word conditions?” Mindful of the public health adage, “one size doesn’t fit all,” how can intervention delivery staff respond effectively to these conflicting demands? This session will summarize major challenges and their resolution as illustrated by the “Fidelity-Adaptation Dilemma.” A general prevention science goal is to effectively disseminate, adopt, implement, improve, and sustain relevant EBIs to benefit residents from a local community. Strategies for addressing this dilemma across diverse real-world settings will be discussed.
This webinar is designed to compliment the Implementation Science Work Group's four-module course on selecting evidence-based programs and interventions, available on HealthEKnowledge. It is recommended that participants are familiar with the contents of that course prior to attending this webinar, but not required.
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Published: January 18, 2024
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The Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center is excited to announce the 26th episode of our weekly podcast: Walking in Wellness. This series is dedicated to empowering prevention professionals like you with the mindset and skill set necessary to prioritize wellness...every day.
This weekly podcast can be accessed via Soundcloud or Spotify. Be sure to follow or subscribe to have episodes delivered weekly!
Published: January 17, 2024
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Grant Writing Series 2024 – From Basics to Application
Part 2: Getting Your Grant Started
Dan Webb, PhD
January 16, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this session, participants will learn how to read a grant announcement and create a plan for responding to a request for proposals (RFP).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn how to determine eligibility for grant funding
Explore best practices for building a grant writing team
Tips and tricks for making the grant writing process smooth
PRESENTERS
Dan Webb, PhD, is co-owner of Catalyst Research, LLC and Catalyst Insight, LLC. Dan has over eighteen years of experience writing and evaluating local, state, and national grants. In addition, he has over ten years of experience in business/organizational intelligence and analytics. His experience includes evaluation and research in education (elementary through post-secondary), youth substance use prevention, health and medicine, and housing and urban development. Dan holds a PhD in Sociology from the University at Buffalo.
Published: January 16, 2024
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Prevention in Pictures: Using Prevention Graphic Novels to Facilitate Conversations with Youth
Sarah Johnson, MA, PS-C, and Scott Gagnon, MPP, PS-C
January 10, 2024, 1:00pm-2:00pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Join us to learn about a unique prevention tool: Graphic Medicine. Graphic Medicine are evidence-based ways of accessibly communicating health information. In the Air is a graphic medicine built to foster conversations with and among young people around vaping, choices about substance use, and social factors. This graphic novel-styled story of five teens going through high school incorporates the behavioral science of substance misuse prevention with the stories, interests, and ideas of members of the Tobacco Free Rhode Island Youth Ambassadors. The novel has questions to help guide the discussion, a strong research base, and roots in risk and protective factors. During this session, participants will become familiar with the resource, how to use it to facilitate conversations with young people, and how to use the accompanying facilitator guide. Participants will learn how to request copies and learn about an upcoming resource in the same style that addresses youth problem gambling. The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions and explore how this and future products can work to support their prevention work.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn what a graphic medicine is and how you can use this format in prevention efforts with young people.
Understand the process of creating a graphic medicine through a prevention lens with cultural responsiveness and youth voice as driving factors.
Learn about an upcoming resource being designed with this format specifically to foster conversations around youth gambling prevention.
Practice facilitating conversations with the tool.
PRESENTERS
Scott Gagnon, MPP, PS-C
New England PTTC Director - Associate Executive Director, AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc.
Sarah Johnson, MA, PS-C
Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc.
Published: January 10, 2024
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The Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center is excited to announce the 25th episode of our weekly podcast: Walking in Wellness. This series is dedicated to empowering prevention professionals like you with the mindset and skill set necessary to prioritize wellness...every day.
This weekly podcast can be accessed via Soundcloud or Spotify. Be sure to follow or subscribe to have episodes delivered weekly!
Published: January 10, 2024
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How can we prevent substance misuse unless we understand what places kids at greater risk of misusing drugs? During this webinar, we will explore the risk factors that place youth at greater risk of substance misuse, as identified by the Social Development Research Group through systematic reviews of the research literature. Time will be spent exploring each risk factor to ensure that preventionists understand the meaning of each factor in order to address them effectively. This training will build on the information shared during the Building Protective Factors Using the Social Development Strategy (Dec. 2023) webinar.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
Describe the importance of focusing on both increasing protective factors and decreasing risk factors
List the criteria used to identify factors that place youth at greater risk of substance misuse
Understand the nuances that exist for each risk factor
Put the risk factor framework into action in their communities
PRESENTATION RESOURCES
Printable presentation slides
Printable version of the participant workbook
Flipbook version of the participant workbook
PRESENTER
Kris Gabrielsen, MPH, CPS
Kris Gabrielsen is the co-director of the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center. She has worked in the substance misuse prevention field for over 30 years. Kris was the Associate Director of the Western Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), co-authored the first Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training curriculum, and co-authored the textbook, Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice. As a consultant, she has worked with states and communities across the nation to bridge the gap between research and practice, assisting prevention professionals in maximizing their effectiveness.
Published: January 9, 2024
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Grant Writing Series 2024 – From Basics to Application
Part 1: Introduction to Grant Writing
Dan Webb, PhD
January 9, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this session, participants will learn introductory elements of grant writing. This session will introduce participants to grant terminology, where to find grant opportunities, and how to read grant announcements.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Review commonly used grant terminology
Discuss how and where to find grant opportunities appropriate for your organization
Explore next steps when finding an application that is of interest
PRESENTERS
Dan Webb, PhD, is co-owner of Catalyst Research, LLC and Catalyst Insight, LLC. Dan has over eighteen years of experience writing and evaluating local, state, and national grants. In addition, he has over ten years of experience in business/organizational intelligence and analytics. His experience includes evaluation and research in education (elementary through post-secondary), youth substance use prevention, health and medicine, and housing and urban development. Dan holds a PhD in Sociology from the University at Buffalo.
Published: January 9, 2024
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Sustainability is one of the overarching principles of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). It sits in the middle of the Framework touching every step of the SPF. Yet we often fail to consider sustainability in our daily work. Sustainable, community-driven, outcome-focused substance misuse prevention isn’t built in the last 6 months of a grant cycle. Creating sustainable prevention happens every day, in every step of the SPF process. In this 90-minute webinar, we will explore how to build sustainability into each step of the SPF process through our daily prevention work.
PRESENTATION SLIDES AND HANDOUT:
Printable Presentation Slides
Printable Handout
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Define sustainability
Describe how sustainability is woven into each step of the SPF process
List the “everyday” tasks associated with building sustainable substance misuse prevention programs
PRESENTER:
Erin Ficker, MPAff, CSPS
Erin Ficker serves as a prevention manager for the Great Lakes PTTC. For more than 16 years, Erin has worked in substance abuse prevention supporting communities to use evidence-based strategies and data-driven processes in substance abuse prevention planning and implementation. She works with community-level prevention practitioners and schools in the development, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of prevention interventions.
Published: January 8, 2024
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Webinar Description
SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) is a preventive public health approach used to identify and intervene with persons whose pattern of use put them at risk for, or who are experiencing, substance-related health and other psychosocial problems, such as HIV and HCV, or exacerbated mental health issues.
Prevention with Latinx communities includes a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive framework conducive to screening and early intervention. The content will inform on how taking a few minutes to conduct a person-centered brief intervention can help motivate reduction of substance use with Hispanic, Latino and Latinx communities. The approach further identifies those with high potential for a substance use disorder and opportunities for accessing culturally relevant resources.
Presenter Information
Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-T, 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 a member of the ASAP-NYCB Trainer Registry. As a cultural agent, Ms. Padilla promotes an equity lens in trainings for engaging diverse communities in need, aligning with evidence and strength-based strategies within behavioral health, addiction, prevention, and recovery supports fields and professional capacities.
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Published: January 3, 2024
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The Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center is excited to announce the 24th episode of our weekly podcast: Walking in Wellness. This series is dedicated to empowering prevention professionals like you with the mindset and skill set necessary to prioritize wellness...every day.
This weekly podcast can be accessed via Soundcloud or Spotify. Be sure to follow or subscribe to have episodes delivered weekly!
Published: January 3, 2024
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Webinar Description
This interactive four-hour workshop reviewed how mitigating factors such as stress, discrimination, microaggressions and societal attributions influence racial stigma and differential prevention services. The intersecting challenges of social drivers of health and development of racial trauma in communities of color will also be explored. The content will offer bias reducing strategies that help mitigate stigma and benefits of integrating culturally responsive care to help attain and retain highest levels of person-centered care for people of color and other marginalized communities.
Presenter Information
Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-T, 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 a member of the ASAP-NYCB Trainer Registry. As a cultural agent, Ms. Padilla promotes an equity lens in trainings for engaging diverse communities in need, aligning with evidence and strength-based strategies within behavioral health, addiction, prevention, and recovery supports fields and professional capacities.
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Published: January 2, 2024
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The Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center is excited to announce the 23rd episode of our weekly podcast: Walking in Wellness. This series is dedicated to empowering prevention professionals like you with the mindset and skill set necessary to prioritize wellness...every day.
This weekly podcast can be accessed via Soundcloud or Spotify. Be sure to follow or subscribe to have episodes delivered weekly!
Published: December 27, 2023