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New England PTTC Webinar Series: Evaluation for Substance Use Prevention Professionals   RECORDED WEBINARS AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Part 1: RECORDED ON December 2, 2020. Watch on-demand at https://youtu.be/fIExqfs8p7c. Part 2: RECORDED ON February 24, 2021. Watch on-demand at https://youtu.be/IbJdkuYH0nU.  Part 3: RECORDED ON April 14, 2021. Watch on-demand at https://youtu.be/yFfzp_wz_Xw. Part 4: RECORDED ON June 23, 2021. Watch on-demand at https://youtu.be/w0YEyru3N9Y   ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION: Prevention funding often requires program evaluation to demonstrate impacts, successes, challenges, opportunities, and efficiencies. However, conducting an evaluation is a science with many steps along the way. Join Public Consulting Group (PCG) on June 23 at 1:00 pm for Part 4 of a four-part webinar series on evaluation for substance use prevention professionals.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Over four sessions, this webinar series will: Provide basic understanding of prevention science and the role of evaluation Describe evaluation planning and types of evaluation Discuss data collection tools and gap analysis techniques Discuss strategies for data analysis and communicating findings to stakeholders   The New England PTTC Evaluation Webinar Series dates are: Dec. 2, Feb. 24, April 14, and June 23. Recordings of previous webinars will be made available for on-demand viewing. This event listing may be updated with specific objectives for the June 23 session at a later date.   This series is intended for professionals in HHS Region 1 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).   About the Presenters: Megan Hawkes, MPH, Research Supervisor, and Kim Magoon, MS, Research Analyst at Public Consulting Group are the lead evaluators for the New England PTTC, as well as several other prevention and human services projects in New England and around the country. This webinar is intended for professionals in HHS Region 1 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).

This is the handout for our Prevention of Teen Substance Abuse PTTC event. This event took place on June 23rd, 2021. We will be featuring our special guest speaker, Dr. Ken Winters! Goals for this webinar: 1.Increase knowledge of the ingredients of evidence-based prevention programs and practices 2.Gain understanding of recent trends in the role of indicated and tailored prevention approaches 3. Increase awareness of exemplary AI/AN prevention programs

  The Great Lakes PTTC offers this training to prevention practitioners in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. This training is offered in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.   This 90-minute webinar will review the best practices in effective coalitions. We will discuss the importance and role that coalitions play in successful prevention efforts. We will also discuss the importance of leadership in building strong a community coalition.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe key characteristics of effective coalitions Describe best practices for building strong community coalitions Identify approaches for applying coalition best practices in your community   SPEAKERS   Dodi Swope, M.Ed., is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Massachusetts. Dodi’s background includes teaching in regular and special education settings and a clinical practice serving children and families in the Boston area. Most recently, Dodi has provided training and planning facilitation on a broad scope of community health initiatives.                Erin Ficker, CPRS, MPAff, serves as a prevention manager for the Great Lakes PTTC. Erin has worked in substance misuse prevention for more than 14 years, helping communities to use evidence-based strategies and data driven processes in prevention planning and implementation.  She works with community-level prevention practitioners and schools in developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining prevention interventions. 

  The Great Lakes PTTC offers this training to prevention practitioners in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. This training is offered in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders. This 90-minute webinar will provide insight and information on how to tell your story and promote prevention in your community.  The webinar will focus on using persuasive communication, tailoring your message to your audience, and using communication to overcome barriers to full community engagement.    LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe how to use contextual information about a community to create persuasive communications Define three key elements of effective prevention messages Identify barriers to engaging new partners and strategies to overcome them   Speaker Ms. Goldberg is responsible for providing virtual and in-person training and technical assistance (T/TA) to prevention practitioners served by SAMHSA’s Prevention Technology Transfer Center for Health and Human Services Region 2, as well as state agencies and community-based organizational clients of EDC’s Prevention Solutions initiative and school-based staff members through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Social and Emotional Learning and Mental Health Academy. Previously, Ms. Goldberg provided T/TA to community coalitions in Massachusetts working to prevent substance misuse, obesity, violence and crime, and to promote positive mental health and youth development.

Recording of Prevention of Teen Substance Abuse. This event took place on June 23rd, 2021. We will be featuring our special guest speaker, Dr. Ken Winters! Goals for this webinar: 1.Increase knowledge of the ingredients of evidence-based prevention programs and practices 2.Gain understanding of recent trends in the role of indicated and tailored prevention approaches 3. Increase awareness of exemplary AI/AN prevention programs

Additional Resources Presentation handouts This is part 3 of a three-part Virtual Learning Session titled: El Hombre Noble: How to Engage, Embrace and Heal Chicano, Latino Males. How do we assist, guide and support men to be the best fathers, grandfathers, tios that they can be. The session will explore the importance of healthy positive Rites of passage and healthy extended kinship as an essential step towards Sacred Fatherhood. It will also address the importance of developing “ bienvenidos, welcome home” programs and processes for reingrating men who were formally incarcerated, recovering from addiction, absent due to deportation and wanting to rebuild their relationship with their children and family. Session 3 Learning Objectives: Recognize the importance of fathers, father figures and their role in the lives of their children and their families. How to welcome and reintegrate fathers back into their homes and communities due to incarceration and deportation and woundedness. Presenters Jerry Tello - Director of Training @National Compadres Network Jerry Tello over the last 40 years has dedicated himself to the prevention and healing of individuals, families, communities and systems by speaking to over half a million people and training 1000’s of facilitators across the nation. Born from a family of Mexican, Texan and Coahuiltecan roots and raised in the south central/Compton areas of Los Angeles. Mr. Tello is an international expert in the areas of trauma, healing, men and boys of color, fatherhood, family strengthening, racial justice, racial healing, community peace and mobilization and culturally based violence prevention/intervention issues. He is co-founder of the National Compadres Network (established in 1988) and presently is Director of Training and Capacity Building. He has authored numerous articles, videos and curricula addressing the issues of Fatherhood, Male "Rites of Passage,” relationship and gang violence prevention, racial justice, and pregnancy prevention. Jaime Molina, MSW - Senior Trainer @National Compadres Network Jaime Molina graduated from Cabrillo College with an A.S. degree, graduated from UCSC with a bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology. He received his Master’s degree from San Jose State University in Clinical Social Work. He has worked for over 30 years in non-profit agencies, county and state and National efforts in the areas of Family dynamics, youth leadership development, Mental Health, substance abuse, gang involvement, family strengthening, juvenile justice reform, Supporting Father Involvement Study, and Cultural competence. He is well known and respected in the School system and recovery community. Currently he is a Master trainer with National Compadres Network around the country in the areas of family strengthening and Transformational Healing practices. Mario Ozuna-Sanchez Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Mario Ozuna-Sanchez grew up in a family impacted by alcoholism, domestic violence, gangs, and drug addicted family members. As a result of decisions he made during his adolescence, Mario became a father at the age of 15. With many barriers and obstacles set before him, and with the help of his mother, Mario was able to accomplish his goals of finishing high school and going to college. Mario Ozuna-Sánchez has over 25 years of experience developing and implementing healing informed services; cultural rites of passage, teen pregnancy prevention, gang intervention, and community violence prevention, in Santa Clara County, specializing in East San Jose. He is nationally recognized for his skills at developing and delivering culturally relevant services to reach and welcome the most marginalized young and adult men in the community.

COURSE DESCRIPTION This webinar focuses on increasing response rates for the Louisiana's Communities that Care Youth Survey and why its completion by students is important to the state of Louisiana. A particular focus is on presenting strategies for increasing the survey's response rate with students in charter, public, and faith-based schools. This training presents strategies on how to articulate the survey's use by stakeholders in their own organizations and use data with low-response rates.   Select the View Resource button above to watch the recording. Below are the materials for the webinar. PowerPoint Response Rates Handout Innovative Dissemination Approaches Handout   PRESENTERS   Melissa Adolfson, MS, has over a decade of research and evaluation experience. She has worked on projects addressing substance use, mental health, suicide, juvenile justice, maternal and child health, and adverse childhood experiences.           Dr. Kristin Dillon has provided leadership on several statewide demonstration projects in the areas of substance abuse prevention and recovery. She also leads assessments and evaluations of the adult mental health system in Minnesota and beyond to identify opportunities for strengthening services and supports for individuals with serious mental illness.         

Identifying and Responding to Emerging Drug Trends, Part 1: What the Data Shows Josh Esrick, MPP, and Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip June 23, 2021, 1-2:30 PM EST COURSE DESCRIPTION This webinar will provide a broad overview of the most recent data on emerging drug trends in the Central East region and around the United States, including what is known about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other topics, it will cover the current status of the opioid epidemic, changes in cocaine and methamphetamine use and consequences, and underage alcohol and vaping product trends. The webinar will also discuss why it is important for prevention professionals to be aware of the most recent trend data and provide the latest information on the causes behind these emerging trends. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain the importance of understanding emerging drug trends Explore what is known about the impact of COVID-19 on use trends Summarize the latest emerging trend data for the region and the nation Highlight the latest information on the causes behind these trends 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.  

  The Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center developed the following infographic: SBIRT BASICS: Conducting SBIRT Virtually *Click on the image above or the "download" button to view the printable 2-page infographic. For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Short Video resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  SBIRT Research with Adolescents Protecting the Adolescent Brain Why SBIRT is Important Referral to Treatment SBIRT Implementation Conducting SBIRT Virtually    

Are you asking yourself "how do I lead in the situation when there is no one specifically in charge, multiple stakeholders are involved in the decision making process, and there is no way you can force people to do what needs to be done?"  Leadership is not about the job, the title, or the position … it's not about you at all! It is about the purpose, the group of people who are charged with producing something related to that purpose in partnership and collaboration with others. Leadership today requires paradigm shift in order to be more effective and deliver results.    This episode will shift your mindset and approach to coalition leadership!  Register for the July 14th webinar here. REGISTER

  The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective eLearning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Objectives: Describe what SBIRT stands for and what each component means. Identify why SBIRT is relevant and important for use with adolescents and young adults. Demonstrate the ability to recognize the prevalence of substance use among youth and how SBIRT can prevent longer-term problems. Define standard measures of various types of drinks/alcohol to increase knowledge of baseline information and guidelines regarding moderate and high-risk alcohol use.   Create a FREE HealtheKnowledge.org account to access this course 24/7. Click below to get started: Create Account and Start Course Now or Later Complete the course at your own pace!   A certificate for three (3) contact hours (CEHs) is available upon completion. *See our Continuing Education page for more information   This e-learning course was developed by the Mountain Plains PTTC.   SBIRT e-learning Course Resources:  Infographic: Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  SBIRT Research with Adolescents Protecting the Adolescent Brain Why SBIRT is Important Referral to Treatment SBIRT Implementation Conducting SBIRT Virtually    

    Webinar: Building a Habit of Cultural Humility in Prevention   Webinar Date: June 10, 2021 The terms cultural humility and cultural competency are often used inter-changeably when in fact, they are very different. This webinar will set a solid foundation for understanding the difference between cultural competency and cultural humility. We will also dig deep into the application of cultural humility for prevention practitioners in their day-to-day work.    Audience Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level prevention practitioners and allied health partners and community members located in the Pacific Southwest states and jurisdictions of American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.   Presenter Anthony President is the Founder, CEO and Chief Training Officer of Presidential Consultants. Master Trainer, International Speaker and author of the book “Invincible Social Worker”, Anthony President has empowered and inspired more than 100,000 people to perform, produce and partner better at their places of work.  Thousands of companies and organizations have been transformed as a result of Anthony’s work. With over 20 years of facilitation experience, Anthony utilizes a broad range of active learning methodologies to engage and inspire learners to put new ideas into practice creating tangible results for their organizations.            Webinar Recording View Webinar   Webinar Slides Webinar Slides   Other Resources Racial Bias Training Film by Stanley Nelson of Firelight

Additional Resources Presentation Handout This was part 2 of a three-part Virtual Learning Session titled: El Hombre Noble: How to Engage, Embrace and Heal Chicano, Latino Males. This session will explore the dimentions and dynamics of wounded men. It will provide an overview of how racism, colonization, racial inequity and generational trauma impacts Chicano, Latino Men and the resultant aspects of substance abuse, mental health, gang and domestic violence. It will further share culturally based, trauma informed, healing centered approaches that have proven to be successful. Session 2 Learning Objectives: Acknowledge the struggles men face because of racial inequity, colonization and generational trauma. Identify practices and processes that allow for men to move beyond just treatment but to actual healing. Presenters Jerry Tello - Director of Training @National Compadres Network Jerry Tello over the last 40 years has dedicated himself to the prevention and healing of individuals, families, communities and systems by speaking to over half a million people and training 1000’s of facilitators across the nation. Born from a family of Mexican, Texan and Coahuiltecan roots and raised in the south central/Compton areas of Los Angeles. Mr. Tello is an international expert in the areas of trauma, healing, men and boys of color, fatherhood, family strengthening, racial justice, racial healing, community peace and mobilization and culturally based violence prevention/intervention issues. He is co-founder of the National Compadres Network (established in 1988) and presently is Director of Training and Capacity Building. He has authored numerous articles, videos and curricula addressing the issues of Fatherhood, Male "Rites of Passage,” relationship and gang violence prevention, racial justice, and pregnancy prevention. Dr. Ricardo Carrillo - Director of Psychology Training @Comprehensive Crisis Services Ricardo Carrillo Ph.D., is Director of psychology training for Comprehensive Crisis Services in San Francisco, CA. He is recognized as an expert witness and international consultant in the areas of family therapy, domestic violence, cross cultural psychology, forensic psychology, and cultural competence. He has provided leadership in the areas of program development with domestic violence offenders, Latino mental health, and chemical dependency populations. He attended the California School of Professional Psychology in Fresno, CA. He has taught for ten years in professional psychology schools in the Bay area. He maintains a private practice in Berkeley CA and continues to provide professional consultation to a variety of agencies. He is the Crisis Intervention psychologist for San Francisco Police Department. He is the co-founder of the Latino Men’s Circle that is dedicated to living as a noble man and an advisory board member of the National Compadres network. Armando Lawrence - Coordinator @East Los Angeles Men Talking Circles/ National Compadres Network Mr. Armando Lawrence has been involved as a community advocate and practitioner for healing, cultural integrity, human and civil rights and is an active member of the Board of Directors for Via Health Care Clinic in East Los Angeles. He is a coordinator and participant of the East Los Angeles Men Talking Circles/ National Compadres Network, a founding member of the Los Angeles Indigenous Peoples Alliance and since 2016 has been working with incarcerated men in the State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) with programs that teach positive personal development and understanding the impact of Childhood Trauma, and in a method to assist them in beginning the healing process.

    SBIRT Research with Adolescents Most of the research examining and validating components of the SBIRT model have been conducted with adult populations. However, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that screening and brief intervention be a routine practice with individuals aged 18 and older. The American Academy of Pediatrics, other professional medical associations, and several government agencies recommend incorporating screening and brief intervention as a routine practice; and when necessary, referral to treatment. Despite a developing literature base for adolescent SBIRT, we still need to provide adolescents with the best possible care which includes asking screening questions.  Video Transcript For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).   Other resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  Infographic:  Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  Protecting the Adolescent Brain Why SBIRT is Important Referral to Treatment SBIRT Implementation Conducting SBIRT Virtually      

In this Issue: Understanding Protective Childhood Experiences Additional Resources on Resilience What's Happening Around the Region? Session Four of the Five-Part Webinar Series on Preventing the Effects of Trauma, June 24, 1:30 CT New Online Courses: Ethics in Prevention Foundations: A Guide for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners Epi Corner: Preparing for the Pandemic Aftermath: Monitoring Trends in Behavioral Health

    Protecting the Adolescent Brain It is generally well known that the human brain does not fully develop until a person's mid-20s, which is why it's so important to consider the influence that the use of substances can have on the developing brain. Because the brains of adolescents are still developing, the use of substances such as alcohol may have more detrimental effects compared to adult brains. Alcohol and the use of other substances among adolescents and young adults may cause disruption to the developing brain including impacting memory, motor skills, coordination and problem-solving skills, which can lead to difficulties in school performance, relationships with others and overall wellbeing. Video Transcript   For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).   Other resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  Infographic:  Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  SBIRT Research with Adolescents Why SBIRT is Important Referral to Treatment SBIRT Implementation Conducting SBIRT Virtually    

    Why SBIRT is Important  Screening is an important first step of the SBIRT process for a simple reason; If we do not directly ask adolescents about their use of alcohol and other substances, it is unlikely that they'll disclose it on their own. Due to a variety of factors including personal discomfort and a lack of knowledge about substance use, many providers do not routinely screen for alcohol or substance use, especially with adolescents. Screening allows us to identify individuals who are at risk for increased use of substances, engaging in harmful levels of substance use or who may be exhibiting signs of a substance use disorder. Alcohol is one of the first substances adolescents try. It is most advantageous to use a brief universal screening questionnaire that can be easily administered, scored and understood by the provider and adolescent. Video Transcript For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Other resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  Infographic:  Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  SBIRT Research with Adolescents Protecting the Adolescent Brain Referral to Treatment SBIRT Implementation Conducting SBIRT Virtually  

  Referral to Treatment Referral to treatment is the process of connecting at-risk clients with other service providers for further assessment, medical and behavioral health intervention, or specialized treatment. Providers may sometimes find this step of SBIRT to be difficult if they are not familiar with resources in the community. The good news is that most substance use and prevention professionals have expertise in identifying and locating community resources for clients, and if they don't, then we encourage professionals to consult with their colleagues about resources available in the community. When making referrals, it is important to involve the client and their parent/guardian in the decision-making process. Further, we recommend that providers help their clients schedule a referral appointment while they're still in the office. If available, you can also arrange for an inter-agency facilitator to help with the referral. Video Transcript For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Other resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  Infographic:  Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  SBIRT Research with Adolescents Protecting the Adolescent Brain Why SBIRT is Important SBIRT Implementation Conducting SBIRT Virtually    

  SBIRT Implementation Implementing SBIRT in any setting begins with careful planning and discussion among administration and staff. Part of this planning process includes assessing the organization's readiness to change. This can include discussing the settings in which SBIRT will be implemented and the staff will be conducting it. It's also important to discuss how initial staff training and ongoing supervision for SBIRT will be provided. To assist in the SBIRT planning process, administration and staff can discuss the following questions. What are your plans for implementing SBIRT? What screening measures will be used? Who will be conducting the screenings? And what are the unique characteristics and challenges of the program based on the setting? Video Transcript For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Other resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  Infographic:  Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  SBIRT Research with Adolescents Protecting the Adolescent Brain Why SBIRT is Important Referral to Treatment Conducting SBIRT Virtually    

  Conducting SBIRT Virtually As with providing any psychological service through virtual methods, specific considerations must be taken when conducting SBIRT virtually. First and foremost, a provider should always confirm the location and contact information of the youth they are working with in order to reconnect, if disconnected, and summon emergency services if necessary. Additionally, when considering conducting SBIRT virtually, there are specific considerations for each component of SBIRT that should be taken into account. For screening, the first consideration that must be taken is how to ensure that your screening procedures are HIPAA compliant. For brief intervention, it can be helpful to provide the youth with additional resources to bolster and support their commitment to reduce substance use. One of the most easily accessed resources is psychoeducational apps, which youth can easily download onto their phones. For referral to treatment, the list of referral sources should include providers who conduct telemental health services. Finally, facilitating a warm handoff, virtually, is still an important step. Video Transcript Infographic: Conducting SBIRT Virtually For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).   Other resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  Infographic:  Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  SBIRT Research with Adolescents Protecting the Adolescent Brain Why SBIRT is Important Referral to Treatment SBIRT Implementation    

Preventing Underage Alcohol Use Part 3: Addressing Use Among College-Aged Youth Josh Esrick, MPP, and Robin LaVallee, MPP June 16, 2021, 1-2:30 PM EST COURSE DESCRIPTION This webinar will support alcohol prevention efforts for youth ages 18 to 20. It will include a review of the data on college-aged youth alcohol use prevalence and patterns, and research on its risk and protective factors. The webinar will discuss how to improve needs assessment efforts focusing on this population, including strategies to improve primary data collection. It will also identify and highlight evidence-based prevention programs intended to serve this population. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Overview prevalence data on college-aged underage alcohol use Identify risk and protective factors most relevant to college-aged underage drinkers Discuss opportunities to improve needs assessment and data collection processes Explore evidence-based prevention strategies and related resources 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. Robin A. LaVallee, MPP, is a Senior Research Associate at Carnevale Associates, LLC. She has over a decade of experience applying her expertise in policy research, evaluation, performance measurement, data collection, and analysis in the public health, substance use, and criminal justice arenas. For more than ten years, Ms. LaVallee previously conducted alcohol epidemiology and policy research supporting the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's Alcohol Epidemiologic Data System and National Alcohol Education Program. She currently supports the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's performance management and strategic planning efforts within the Office of Justice Programs.  

Primera Parte:  Lunes, 17 de mayo, 2 – 3:30 AST / EST Construir una colaboración más sólida entre los sectores de prevención, tratamiento y recuperación del abuso de sustancias a nivel estatal, territorial y comunitario no es una tarea fácil, incluso en tiempos normales. Sin embargo, los esfuerzos de prevención no existen de forma aislada, y la colaboración a través de la continuidad de los servicios es una forma de abordar las necesidades de salud conductual de las personas en nuestras comunidades de una manera cohesiva y estratégica. En este seminario web, exploraremos el panorama actual del abuso de sustancias en Puerto Rico, lo que nos dicen los datos sobre las fortalezas y desafíos de la isla, y cómo trabajar juntos en el continuo de servicios puede fortalecer nuestro impacto colectivo. Los presentadores:  Haner Hernández:  El Dr. Haner Hernández es originario de Puerto Rico y ha trabajado durante 31 años en el campo de la salud y los servicios humanos desarrollando, implementando y evaluando programas de prevención, intervención, tratamiento y apoyo para la recuperación de la salud de jóvenes y adultos culturalmente y lingüísticamente inteligentes. Además, el Dr. Hernández tiene muchos años de experiencia entregar servicios de consejería sobre adicciones y supervisión clínica a profesionales en el campo. Además, es un capacitador y facilitador profesional y brinda asistencia técnica individualizada y apoyo a organizaciones que brindan apoyo para la prevención, intervención, tratamiento y recuperación de adicciones. Shai Fuxman:  Como el director de la Academia de Salud Mental y SEL de EDC, proveo capacitación profesional para ayudar a educadores en escuelas a promover el SEL y la salud mental de estudiantes. Como especialista en capacitación y asistencia técnica de Prevention Solutions@EDC, también apoyo a agencias estatales y organizaciones comunitarias para implementar y evaluar programas efectivos de prevención del abuso de drogas. Material Suplementario  Diapositivas del seminario web  

In this 1.5 - hour video course, we discuss engaging youth prevention leaders in the virtual setting to address substance misuse prevention. By the end of this course, participants will gain an understanding of tools for communicating safely and effectively with youth, virtual project planning tools and techniques to build youth buy-in and ways to foster youth development virtually. Certificate of Completion Available

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