Virtual TA Session
Registration is now closed for this course with all slots filled.
This virtual Prevention Core Competencies course covers a wide variety of topics including substance misuse prevention science, community organization, needs and resource assessment, evidence-based interventions, and more. The Prevention Core Competencies and accompanying knowledge, skills, and abilities offer professional direction to the prevention field, affecting staff development and career ladders and pipelines, and providing guidance for training programs and service delivery qualification.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
How to Apply: Complete and submit the online application for this course by clicking the “REGISTER” button.
Course Capacity: 40 participants (must work in Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI)
Review Process: Applications are reviewed on a first come, first-serve basis for applicants who meet the required criteria.
Deadline: January 10, 2025
DATES:
February 11, 14, 18, and 21, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM CT/ 10:00 AM-3:00 PM ET
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Describe the key elements of prevention planning and evaluation
Understand the core prevention professional knowledge, skills and competencies
Understand the theories and processes that support prevention interventions and policies.
Describe evidence-based prevention strategies delivered across settings including the family, school, media, community, or workplace.
AUDIENCE:
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) in this training are meant for early and mid-career prevention professionals or for seasoned professionals that need a refresher on the fundamentals of prevention science.
Participants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this course:
Have at least 6 months of experience in the substance misuse prevention field
Work in the Great Lakes region (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI)
Able to attend the entire training (9:00 AM-2:00 PM on February 11, 14, 18, and 21, 2025)
Have the necessary technology and work environment available to join the Zoom training sessions.
Able to actively engage during training sessions using both camera and microphone — participants must be on camera at least 90% of the time.
Please note that due to the high demand, we will only accept applications from those who are substance misuse prevention practitioners located in HHS Region 5 (Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin).
CERTIFICATES:
Participants that fully attend all sessions and satisfy all course requirements will receive a certificate of attendance for 16 contact hours.
No partial credit will be given for this course.
Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these contact hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.
IC&RC PREVENTION DOMAIN: 1
QUESTIONS?
Contact Kris Reed (Gabrielsen), Great Lakes PTTC Co-Director,
[email protected].
PRESENTERS:
Nicole Augustine, MPH, MCHES, CPS
Nicole M. Augustine, Founder & CEO of RIZE Consultants Inc., embodies the spirit of innovation and advocacy in public health. With a vibrant career launched from Cornell University and propelled at George Washington University School of Public Health, Nicole has evolved from a campus harm reduction counselor to a beacon of prevention and equity in public health. In 2022, she authored the "Prevention Specialist Exam Study Guide," a key resource for substance use disorder prevention professionals.
Rikki Barton, MA, MAPS
Rikki Barton has a passion for moving individuals and communities onward in their goals. She is the Founder/Lead Consultant of Onward Consulting and holds the Missouri Advanced Prevention Specialist certification as well as international IC&RC certification. Rikki has over 15 years of prevention field experience and currently serves as a consultant to assist organizations, coalitions, and state/federal agencies in the areas of substance use prevention, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion. She has extensive experience working with community coalitions, providing training, grant writing, managing funding sources, and leading a team of preventionists. Rikki trains for CADCA in their youth and adult training programs, for the National Coalition Institute, as well as for National Council for Mental Wellbeing as an Adult, Youth, and Teen Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Please note that due to the high demand, we will only accept applications from those who are substance misuse prevention practitioners located in HHS Region 5 (Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin).
Webinar/Virtual Training
Description:
Trauma-informed care is an approach that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and takes steps to prevent further harm and empower wellness. This interactive learning discussion will inform on SAMHSA’s 6 guiding principles for Trauma-Informed Care. It’s more than understanding what trauma concepts are, but about how providers can enlist the principles to create environments and connection by preventing re-traumatization and intentionally promote healing. The content will review how trauma-informed principles can be integrated in prevention efforts and engagement opportunities to support an individual’s wellness and recovery process.
*Please note*
Once registered, tickets are not needed for this event. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation email.
Credits:
This training meets the requirements for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency.
Trainer:
Diana Padilla, MCPC, CTSS, CARC, has worked in the behavioral health field for more than 26 years. Using a person-centered, recovery-oriented perspective, Ms. Padilla instructs on how to enhance and tailor strategies and interventions to effectively address the substance use and behavioral problems of communities in need.
Ms. Padilla is also an SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) Technical Assistance and Implementation Specialist, helping agencies to build their capacity to effectively intervene with communities at risk of substance use and mental health related conditions and behaviors
Webinar/Virtual Training
This highly interactive session will focus on taking a deep dive into the substance misuse prevention code of ethics regarding how we can advocate for prevention while staying true to our prevention ethics. After a short presentation, participants will work in breakout rooms to gain ideas and share perspectives on this topic.
The Deep Dive into Prevention Ethics series is for substance misuse prevention practitioners that have already completed a Foundations in Prevention Ethics training. If you would like to attend this series but have not yet completed the prevention ethics foundation course, complete the free, self-paced, online prevention ethics course on HealtheKnowledge before attending this ethics series.
Important notes: In order to receive a certificate of attendance for this training, participants are required to actively participate and be on camera. Participants will be allowed into trainings up to 10 minutes after the start of the session. After that time, no new attendees will be accepted into the session because the group will have moved into breakout rooms.
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Visit the series landing page for information and registration links for the other sessions in the series. Landing Page Link
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Heighten understanding and daily implementation of the code of ethics for prevention specialists
Identify actions we can take that stay true to our code of ethics while advocating for substance misuse prevention
PRESENTER:
Kris Reed (Gabrielsen), MPH, CSP
Kris Reed 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 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.
CERTIFICATES:
Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training. IC&RC PREVENTION DOMAIN: 6
The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.
Webinar/Virtual Training
Cost: FREE
Contact Hours: Up to 5 for attending Parts 1-4 (Certificate of Attendance)
Target Audience: Professionals or organizations; Community members (members of a community or consumers); Students or educators (including faculty, administrators, supervisors, etc.)
Developed for: SAMHSA Region 3
Join us for our Using Environmental Scan Data for Strategic Planning Learning Collaborative comprised of 2 webinars, each with an accompanying learning lab. The learning labs will offer an immersive, hands-on environment where participants can actively practice and refine skills in real-world scenarios.
WEBINAR 1: February 18: What are Environmental Scans?
LAB 1: February 20: Identifying the Concepts and Resources Necessary for Environmental Scans
WEBINAR 2: February 25: How to Conduct and Use Environmental Scans
LAB 2: February 27: Identify the Skills and Opportunities for Utilizing Environmental Scans
WEBINAR 1: What are Environmental Scans?
The first webinar in this learning collaborative will provide of an overview of environmental scans and their importance. The term “environmental scan” has multiple, competing definitions, depending on its source and context. This can present a challenge to prevention professionals seeking information and resources about them. This webinar will provide a shared definition of environmental scans that is relevant to substance use prevention and discuss how it relates to other types of assessments. The webinar will also discuss how and why environmental scans are an important tool for prevention professionals. Among other topics, the webinar will identify the common types of environmental scans and their uses and how asset maps can support environmental scans.
WEBINAR 1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Explain the basics of environmental scans and their similarities and differences to other types of assessments.
Describe the importance of environmental scans to prevention.
Identify common types of environmental scans and their core elements.
Recognize how asset maps can support environmental scans.
LAB 1: Identifying the Concepts and Resources Necessary for Environmental Scans
This first learning lab in our environmental scan learning collaborative focuses on two of the most common types of environmental scans: Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental (PESTLE) and Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analyses. Both of these analyses are defined and described in the first webinar of this collaborative. Here, through guided exercises, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the core elements of these analyses and what information they can provide prevention professionals.
LAB 1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lab, participants will be able to:
Identify the core elements of a PESTLE analysis.
Identify the core elements of a SWOT analysis.
WEBINAR 2: How to Conduct and Use Environmental Scans
The second webinar in this learning collaborative will provide an overview of the practical steps to conducting an environmental scan and using its findings to support prevention efforts. The webinar will identify and discuss the steps to complete an environmental scan, as well as review the common challenges and opportunities that can arise. It will also review important resources that can support environmental scans, such as Geographic Information Systems. Lastly, the webinar will crosswalk potential environmental scan findings with each step of the Strategic Prevention Framework and discuss how the findings can improve planning efforts.
WEBINAR 2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Describe the steps of an environmental scan.
Identify the resources needed to complete an environmental scan.
Recognize common challenges to completing environmental scans and opportunities for overcoming them.
Recognize opportunities for using environmental scan results throughout the strategic planning process.
LAB 2: Identify the Skills and Opportunities for Utilizing Environmental Scans
This second learning lab in our environmental scan learning collaborative focuses on preparing for an environmental scan and using findings to support strategic planning. Here, through guided exercises that build off the content provided in the webinars, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the practical skills required to fully utilize environmental scans.
LAB 2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lab, participants will be able to:
Identify the skills necessary to conduct an environmental scan.
Identify opportunities for using environmental scan data.
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.
*CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for the contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform.
If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email
[email protected] at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are in need of any special accommodations, please notify the Central East PTTC Webinar Team three weeks in advance of the event, or as soon as possible, by emailing
[email protected].
Other
Looking for a quick and easy way to connect with fellow substance misuse prevention professionals? Join us for a series of casual, 15-minute networking sessions designed to spark conversation and collaboration. Bring your coffee (or tea!) and dive into small breakout rooms where you’ll discuss a “topic of the day” with like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a difference. It’s the perfect opportunity to share insights, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections—all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Don’t miss out on these bite-sized networking moments that could lead to big opportunities!
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Join for any or all "Coffee Break" Dates and Times:
Wednesday, February, 19 10:15-10:30 AM CT
Wednesday, March 5, 10:15-10:30 AM CT
Wednesday, March 19, 10:15-10:30 AM CT
Wednesday, April 2, 10:15-10:30 AM CT
CERTIFICATES:
Certificates will not be provided for participation in this event.
The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.
Webinar/Virtual Training
Webinar Description:
Timing is everything – especially when it comes to delivering successful prevention programs that truly resonate with your audience. This webinar will discuss the importance of considering developmental stage when selecting and implementing evidence-based preventive interventions. Following a brief discussion of developmental theory and how it can be applied to selecting and implementing evidence-based preventive interventions across the lifespan, examples of existing evidence-based programs implemented in several contexts including schools and families will be provided.
Webinar Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Analyze the concept of human development within context
Recognize the developmental stages most associated with the peak onset of mental and behavioral health issues and related risk and protective factors
Describe how brain development can inform developmentally timed preventive interventions
Compare the different types of preventive interventions typically employed at various stages of development
Who Should Participate:
Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau.
Dates & Times:
States and American Samoa
February 19, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Arizona
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pacific
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Hawaii
12:00 p.m. - 01:30 p.m. American Samoa
Pacific Jurisdictions
February 20, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Republic of the Marshall Islands
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pohnpei and Kosrae
09:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap
08:00 a.m. - 09:30 a.m. Republic of Palau
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Presenter:
Nathaniel R. Riggs, PhD
Dr. Riggs is a professor of Human Development and Family Studies and the executive director of the Colorado State University Prevention Research Center, a campus-wide trans-disciplinary center committed to studying the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective and sustainable preventive interventions across the lifespan. Dr. Riggs has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters related to his research interests in testing preventive interventions that promote youth socioemotional development and prevent adolescent risk behaviors. He is also an engaged scholar who works alongside community partners to support the implementation of evidence-based preventive interventions. To support this work, he is the principal investigator on several federal, state, and locally funded projects with community partners around Colorado. Dr. Riggs also frequently participates in the process of translating research into policy. He is currently a member of Colorado State University's Government Relations Faculty Ambassadors Initiative, a program training CSU faculty on best practices for engaging federal policymakers and funding agencies.
Registration:
Click here to register for the webinar: Powering Prevention with Developmental Theory
Continuing Education:
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance of 1.5 hour for completion of this live webinar event.
Cost: FREE!
Questions:
For questions about registration or any other inquiries, please contact Clarissa Lam Yuen at
[email protected].
Online CourseWebinar/Virtual Training
Prevention Ethics Training is a course of study in ethics in substance abuse prevention. This training is primarily for entry-level and experienced prevention practitioners working in communities, but it is also appropriate for professionals working in related fields.
This virtual six-hour foundational training offers substance use prevention professionals an opportunity to explore the role of ethics in their work. The interactive training** focuses on the Prevention Think Tank’s Prevention Code of Ethics’ six principles. It provides education on ethical responsibilities and practices, including using a formalized ethical decision-making process.
**Training interaction requires cameras/audio to be on and accessible during breakout groups.
Course objectives:
Develop an understanding of ethics in the workplace
Identify the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics *
Apply the four-step Ethical Decision Making Process
Priority for attendance is given to those working in Region 7 - Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. The class capacity is limited to 30 attendees.
Participants completing the Prevention Ethics training will receive a certificate for six hours of training. Any questions can be submitted to Jodee Goche -
[email protected]
Webinar/Virtual Training
In the world of substance misuse prevention, we often hear about what does work—research-backed strategies that make a real impact. But what about the methods that don't work? Surprisingly, many communities continue to use outdated, ineffective, or even harmful prevention practices despite decades of research showing they fail to deliver. This webinar will explore the common yet misguided approaches still in use, shedding light on why they don’t work and the unintended consequences they can create. We’ll also dive into practical strategies for prevention professionals to overcome the resistance they often face when challenging long-held beliefs and entrenched practices. Join us to rethink the status quo, equip yourself with the knowledge to advocate for change, and help build more effective prevention efforts in your community.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Identify at least 5 interventions that have been shown through research to NOT be effective in preventing substance misuse
List evidence-based approaches that are alternatives to the ineffective/counterproductive strategies
Describe strategies to address resistance to discontinuing ineffective and/or counterproductive prevention strategies
IC&RC PREVENTION DOMAIN(S): 1
CERTIFICATES:
Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.
The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.
Webinar/Virtual Training
Description:
Aging is a process that involves many positive qualities like perspective and experience. It also involves what some have called “an accumulation of losses,” which may include the death of a spouse or other close relationship, retirement and the associated loss of purpose and respect, loss of physical strength and possibly mobility, loss of independence, and so much more. These losses are often called “Life Transitions” and are a critically important risk factor for substance use and misuse among older adults. This presentation will explore this and other risk factors that may lead to problematic substance use among this population. It will also explore some of the protective factors involved to mitigate potential problems, in addition to potential prevention strategies to address problems.
Learning Objectives:
Identify common substances used by older adults
Understand the risk and protective factors associated with the older adult population
Identify potential strategies to mitigate risk factors and promote protective factors
Presenters and bios:
Charlotte Carlton serves as a training and technical assistance associate at Education Development Center (EDC) and is a behavioral health expert specializing in substance misuse and suicide prevention. She brings over 30 years’ experience leading and implementing prevention programs at the community, state, regional, and national levels. Prior to her work at EDC, Charlotte served as the director of the Southeast Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT) and as a senior program director for Pacific Institute of Research and Evaluation (PIRE). She is now the Director of Training and Technical Assistance for EDC’s work with the Region 8 PTTC serving Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
Webinar/Virtual Training
Date: February 25, 2025
Format: Webinar
Time: 2:00 PM—3:00 PM EST
Cost: FREE
ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION
Middle and high-school years pose a risk for youth as they make decisions around substance use. Research has shown that most adults that have a substance use disorder began using substances during their teen and young adult years making it important to intervene early and where possible prevent substance use. In 2023, according to the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS), 32 percent of high school youth reported using marijuana at least once in their lifetime, while 19 percent indicated using marijuana within 30 days of the survey. Furthermore, 27 percent of youth report consuming their first alcoholic drink before the age of 13. Additionally, 36 percent of those that consumed alcohol in the past 30 days reported engaging in risky alcohol use, defined as consuming at least five alcoholic drinks on one occasion. This data shows that youth are using/misusing alcohol and drugs. The Student Intervention Reintegration Program (SIRP) is for indicated populations who have demonstrated use with alcohol and/or drugs helps in the reduction of use/misuse and changes attitudes, behaviors and perception of risk and harm around substances.
In this training you will learn about the benefits of the Student Intervention Reintegration Program. Participants will learn how to implement the SIRP program at the community level using the Strategic Prevention Framework Model. Participants will engage in activities to better understand how to implement SIRP. You'll leave this training with a better understanding of this innovative program, how to implement it in your community and make the program sustainable.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Review the Student Intervention Reintegration Program.
Learn how to implement the Student Intervention Reintegration Program using the Strategic Prevention Framework Model.
Engage in activities to better understand how to implement the program.
Review the various options for program sustainability.
PRESENTER
Kim Parent is a Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator at AdCare Educational Institute of Maine. She is a graduate of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia where she earned her Bachelors of Arts Degree with an advanced major in Political Science. Kim also graduated from the University of Maine at Fort Kent with a Bachelors of University Studies Degree in Elementary Education. Kim holds a teacher’s certification from the State of Maine and is an Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist (PS-A). Kim Parent is the former Project Lead for the Power of Prevention Program at Cary Medical Center and has worked in prevention for the past sixteen years. Kim has been a certified Prime for Life Instructor for the past nine years, a train the trainer for the Prime for Life Universal Program and certified TIPS and Responsible Beverage Server/Seller Trainer, Ethics in Prevention Trainer, Advanced Ethics in Prevention Trainer and SAPTS Trainer. Kim presented at the New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies in June of 2024 and the National Prevention Network Conference in August of 2024. Kim was awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the University of Maine at Fort Kent, the Drug Enforcement Administration 2021 Community Drug Prevention Award for the Power of Prevention Coalition, the Melanie Dansko Community Service Award, Gold Level Presidential Service Award and Lifetime Presidential Service Award. Kim resides in Augusta, Maine.
About the webinar: This webinar is hosted by the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), a program funded through cooperative agreement by SAMHSA. Participants in this webinar will receive a certificate of completion for 1.5 contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. This training has been pre-approved by the Maine Prevention Certification Board, an IC&RC member board. For questions about this webinar, please contact Kristen Erickson,
[email protected].
Webinar/Virtual Training
Over the past decade, communities have seen a decline in response rates to youth surveys. This decline has been driven by multiple factors, including changes to laws governing parental consent and reduced support from parents and schools for data collection, in general. Lower response rates create challenges for substance misuse prevention professionals and can impact assessment and planning efforts.
In this webinar, we will explore the uses of survey data and the importance of robust data to our substance misuse prevention work. A survey administration expert will provide insight into the importance of survey data and the impact of low response rates. Community-based prevention professionals will share their successful approaches to increasing survey participation and building community buy-in.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Identify the purpose of student surveys and existing barriers
Discuss the importance of communication and partnerships
Explain barriers and potential solutions to low participation rates
IC&RC PREVENTION DOMAIN(S): 1
CERTIFICATES:
Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.
PRESENTER:
Kristen Quinlan, PhD
Kristen Quinlan, an expert in health psychology and a highly experienced evaluator, specializes in leading applied research focused on preventing suicide, substance misuse, and injury and violence. As the scientific advisor for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, Quinlan builds the capacity of state and local suicide prevention system leaders to collect, analyze, and use suicide-related data.
The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.
Webinar/Virtual Training
Part 2: Equipping Adolescents: An introduction to Guiding Good Choices, a tested and proven parenting program.
Webinar Series Description
The Prevention and Parenting Across the Lifespan webinar series will highlight programs, research, and resources available to support caregivers in promoting healthy youth development. This series will look at opportunities to prevent substance misuse during adolescence and college-age years. The series is designed to support and enhance the work of substance misuse professionals and coalitions.
Webinar Description
In this presentation, we will describe the Guiding Good Choices five-part workshop series for parents of children aged 9-14. We will cover the program’s evidence base, the outcomes, target audience, and describe what is recommended in terms of a successful implementation. We will also cover licensing and available implementation supports for the program.
Webinar Objectives
In this webinar, participants will:
Be able to describe the GGC program and identify the program’s target population and outcomes.
Understand what is required for successful, high-fidelity implementation of GGC.
Date & Time
Thursday, February 27, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 am Alaska
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Mountain
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Audience
Prevention practitioners, allied health partners and community members working to prevent substance misuse in tribes, communities, and states in HHS Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington).
Presenters
Meghann Wolvert
Meghann Wolvert, is a certified Prevention Specialist with a Master's in Environmental Education. She has over 10 years of experience in prevention work, with a strong commitment to fostering health and wellness in her community. She served as the Mackinac County Communities That Care (CTC) Coordinator and is a certified Guiding Good Choices (GGC) trainer, empowering families with effective prevention strategies. Ms. Wolvert’s journey into prevention began during her time with AmeriCorps, where she began to develop a deep connection to theories and practices which led to building healthy, supportive environments for youth. Inspired by the potential of SDS to strengthen both her community and her own family, Ms. Wolvert has dedicated herself to supporting others in implementing this framework in their communities.
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Ms. Wolvert now resides in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with her family, where she continues to support CTC efforts, promoting positive youth development and long-term well-being across the region.
Registration
Register for Part 2: Equipping Adolescents: An introduction to Guiding Good Choices, a tested and proven parenting program.
Register for Part 1: Equipping Caregivers: Adult-supervised drinking during adolescence increases the risk for alcohol misuse.
Register for Part 3: Equipping College Students: An introduction to First Years Away from Home, a resource to support transitions to college.
COST: FREE!
Continuing Education
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance of 1 hour for completion of this live webinar event.
Questions
Please contact Holly Simak (
[email protected]) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions, please contact Kathy Gardner (
[email protected]).
Webinar/Virtual Training
Course Title: Ethics Recertification for Prevention Professionals Course Description: This ethics recertification course is designed for seasoned prevention professionals seeking to reinforce their ethical decision-making skills and maintain their certification. The course offers an in-depth exploration of the Prevention Think Tank framework, focusing on the latest best practices, ethical standards, and key competencies necessary for effective prevention work. Participants will engage in foundational reviews of core ethical principles, such as confidentiality, boundaries, and professional integrity, while participating in discussions with ethical scenarios in real-world prevention settings. Participants completing the training will receive a certificate for three hours of ethics training.
Capacity: 30 participants
CEUs approved by the Iowa Board of Certification
Any questions can be submitted to Jodee Goche -
[email protected]
Webinar/Virtual Training
Cost: FREE
Contact Hours: 1.25 (Certificate of Attendance)
Target Audience: Professionals or organizations; Community members (members of a community or consumers); Students or educators (including faculty, administrators, supervisors, etc.)
Developed for: SAMHSA Region 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
With the legalization of sports betting and increased access through mobile platforms, college students are at greater risk of problem gambling. This training is for young adults and those who work with young adults, focusing on the prevention of underage and problem gambling. This training will provide an overview of gambling expansion, an introduction to underage and problem gambling, an overview of Maryland’s problem gambling prevention grant programs, best practices in underage and problem gambling prevention strategies, and resources for help. Hear from representatives from Morgan State University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Frostburg State University who will provide information on gambling trends and prevention strategies implemented on college campuses.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Identify why problem gambling is a public health concern for emerging adults.
Review prevention grant programs, strategies implemented, and resources for help for problem gambling in the Central East region.
Cite colleges and universities that implemented a problem gambling prevention grant last fiscal year. Strategies implemented on campuses, challenges faced, and greatest successes will be discussed, as well as what is planned for 2025.
PRESENTER
Heather Eshleman, MPH., is the Prevention Manager at the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling. She works collaboratively with community organizations, schools, and government agencies to prevent underage and problem gambling as well as oversee special population and youth grants. She currently leads the Center’s efforts in compiling an underage and problem gambling prevention needs assessment to provide baseline data to guide future prevention strategies. She served as the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Supervisor at the Anne Arundel County Department of Health from 2006-2019, overseeing the Substance Abuse Prevention coalitions, the Opioid Misuse Prevention Program, the Strengthening Families Program, the Fatal Overdose Review Team, and Coordination of the Students Against Destructive Decisions Chapters. Before becoming Supervisor, from 2002-2006, Heather was a Grants Administrator at Anne Arundel County Department of Health. Heather received her Masters in Public Health from the University at Albany School of Public Health and her Bachelor’s degree in School and Community Health Education from Towson University. Heather served in the United States Peace Corps in Morocco, North Africa, as a Maternal and Child Health volunteer, working on hygiene promotion and pre-natal care for two years.
Jess Jolly, M.S.W, LCSW-C (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker who has been serving the community in Southern Maryland for over a decade. Jess' roles have included serving as Clinical Manager and Director of Outpatient Services at Pyramid Healthcare LLC. Throughout her career, Jess has worked with both youth and adults from diverse backgrounds. She has also provided individual and group therapy modalities within residential and outpatient settings. She holds a BA in Sociology from Kutztown University and an MSW from West Chester University. Jess is passionate about serving the college community and providing services of excellence to students. Jess holds supervisory status with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners and with the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Non-LCPC Approved Supervisor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Approved Supervisor.
Joseph McKenzie has been the Prevention Assistant for the SAFE Office since June 2021, utilizing his expertise in event planning, web design, video editing, film, photography, sound design, and media production. A proud Frostburg native and Frostburg Bobcat, he graduated from FSU in 2019 with a degree in mass communication and a minor in graphic design and fine art. Joseph founded the PAWSCAST, the FSU SAFE Office Wellness Podcast, and plays a key role in training Peer Educators through NASPA. By combining creativity with leadership, he supports and enhances prevention initiatives at FSU. His work focuses on addressing alcohol, cannabis, other drug use, and problem gambling, while fostering meaningful community engagement and strengthening campus support.
*CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for the contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform.
If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email
[email protected] at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are in need of any special accommodations, please notify the Central East PTTC Webinar Team three weeks in advance of the event, or as soon as possible, by emailing
[email protected].
Webinar/Virtual Training
Cost: FREE
Contact Hours: Up to 5 for attending Parts 1-4 (Certificate of Attendance)
Target Audience: Professionals or organizations; Community members (members of a community or consumers); Students or educators (including faculty, administrators, supervisors, etc.)
Developed for: SAMHSA Region 3
Join us for our Grant Writing Series comprised of 3 webinars and 1 learning lab.
March 5: Grant Writing Session 1: Introduction to Grant Writing
March 12: Grant Writing Session 2: Getting Your Grant Started
March 19: Grant Writing Session 3: Common Grant Sections
March 26: LAB Session
Grant Writing Session 1: Introduction to Grant Writing
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
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Explain commonly used grant writing terminology
Describe how and where to find grant opportunities appropriate for your organization
Explore next steps when finding an application that is of interest
Grant Writing Session 2: Getting Your Grant Started
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
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Examine how to determine eligibility for grant funding
Explore best practices for building a grant writing team
Discuss tips for making the grant writing process smooth
Grant Writing Session 3: Common Grant Sections
In this session, participants will learn about the most common grant application sections and how to address them.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Explore some of the most common sections in grant applications
Illustrate best practices for gathering data and making a compelling case for your community
List skills for action planning
LAB Session
In addition to three seminars on grant writing, this series also includes a learning lab where participants will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from the first three sessions through case studies and practical application of the content.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lab, participants will be able to:
Apply the acquired grant writing skills to a case study.
Identify agencies, websites, or other resources related to their grant concerns
PRESENTER
Dan Webb 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.
*CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for the contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform.
If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email
[email protected] at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are in need of any special accommodations, please notify the Central East PTTC Webinar Team three weeks in advance of the event, or as soon as possible, by emailing
[email protected].
Webinar/Virtual Training
An Enhanced Prevention Learning Series
Series Overview:
This 6-week series offers an interactive experience for participants to explore the role of systems change in substance misuse prevention. Participants will examine capacities shown to enable evidence-based interventions to achieve and sustain expected results and learn how to incorporate these into their work. Trainers will share examples from their own systems change experiences and will highlight how leveraging leadership, communications, funding, and data can help participants to achieve their prevention goals. The distance learning series will include skill-based learning opportunities, individual and group activities, reading assignments, and group discussion.
By the end of the EPLS, participants will be able to:
Describe the importance of systems change to success in the field of prevention
Name four capacities necessary to create enabling contexts
Identify personal strengths and areas to enhance leadership capacity
Name at least two strategies to communicate the value of prevention to enhance system change efforts focused on prevention
List three resources they can access to complete the fund mapping process in their community
Describe why data systems are essential in prevention
Audience:
Community-level prevention practitioners and allied partners working to prevent substance misuse in the Northwest (HHS Region 10) states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Please note: This training is reserved for prevention professionals working in HHS Region 10.
Prevention professionals interested in this course but who work outside of HHS Region 10 are encouraged to contact their region’s PTTC to learn about similar courses available to them.
Dates and Times:
Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, & 9, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 01:20 p.m. Alaska
01:00 p.m. – 02:30 p.m. Pacific
02:00 p.m. – 03:30 p.m. Mountain
(View in your time zone)
Facilitator:
Meghan Blevins, MA, has over 15 years experience in healthy youth development, and community enhancement, including juvenile justice, prevention science, coalition building and maintenance, needs assessments, and data-driven decision-making for improved community outcomes. She started her journey of community enhancement as a Juvenile Justice programming supervisor at the Olivet Boys & Girls Club and with Berks County Juvenile Probation in Reading, PA, as a programmatic (and fun!) alternative for adjudicated youth who may otherwise be heading to placement. Seeing the changes in youth during the duration of programs, but wondering if there was data to validate the youth improvements led her to work as a Systems Change Specialist at Penn State University’s Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center’s EPISCenter. In this role, she helps guide communities through the Communities That Care (CTC) process as a certified CTC coach, and support local and state prevention collaboration.
Currently, Meghan is a Research Associate with the Dawn Chorus Group, focusing on people and communities collectively working toward social, environmental, and well-being goals. These goals and projects include Energize Delaware’s Empowerment Grant promoting energy equity, healthy homes, and the Social Determinants of Health, and WE in the World and CDC’s well-being and vaccine hesitancy and health equity within underserved communities.
She has had the honor of presenting a numerous Pennsylvania-based conferences, as well as the Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development conference, CADCA’s 28th National Leadership Forum, developed and presented “Organizational Elements for Effective Coalitions” Enhanced Prevention Learning Series through the Prevention Enhancement Technology Center (PTTC) funded through Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. Meghan serves/served on the board for the PA Youth Survey, PA Coalition on Domestic Violence, Reading Beautification, Inc., and The Coalition for the Promotion of Behavioral Health, as well as a guest lecturer and field instructor for multiple colleges and universities. Looking to further improve community health, Meghan earned her Master of Arts degree in Community Psychology and Social Change from Penn State University and likes to dance, all activities on the water, and time at the beach.
Commitment and Expectations:
If your experience with Zoom is limited or you want to review key features of Zoom, please view the 20-minute Introduction to Zoom video prior to the first session on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 on how to use and maximize the platform.
Participate in 6 sessions of training, for 1.5 hours on scheduled series days/times.
Complete up to ONE hour of independent learning activities between each session.
Use a web-camera and have access to appropriate technology to join the online videoconferencing platform (i.e., internet connection, built-in or USB webcam, desktop/laptop computer, built-in/USB/Bluetooth speakers & microphone).
Actively engage and be on camera 90% of the time during each session, since this is not a webinar series and active participation is essential to gain/improve skills.
Certificates:
Participants who complete the entire course will receive a certificate of attendance for 15 hours.
Partial credit will be considered if a participant completes over 80% of the course and submits completed prep packets to the course facilitator for review for any missed session. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.
To help make engagement more comfortable, we limit the number of people who can enroll in EPLS. If you cannot commit to joining the sessions or completing the prep-work packets, please defer this opportunity to others on our waiting list.
Register Here:
Leveraging Systems Change EPLS Registration
Cost: Free!
Questions?
Please contact Holly Simak (
[email protected]) if you have questions regarding registration. For any other questions, please contact Britany Wiele (
[email protected]).
Webinar/Virtual Training
This highly interactive session will focus on taking a deep dive into the substance misuse prevention code of ethics regarding how we can ensure we do no harm through the prevention strategies we select to implement in our communities. After a short presentation, participants will work in breakout rooms to gain ideas and share perspectives on this topic.
The Deep Dive into Prevention Ethics series is for substance misuse prevention practitioners that have already completed a Foundations in Prevention Ethics training. If you would like to attend this series but have not yet completed the prevention ethics foundation course, complete the free, self-paced, online prevention ethics course on HealtheKnowledge before attending this ethics series.
Important notes: In order to receive a certificate of attendance for this training, participants are required to actively participate and be on camera. Participants will be allowed into trainings up to 10 minutes after the start of the session. After that time, no new attendees will be accepted into the session because the group will have moved into breakout rooms.
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Visit the series landing page for information and registration links for the other sessions in the series. Landing Page Link
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Heighten understanding and daily implementation of the code of ethics for prevention specialists
Identify actions we can take that stay true to our code of ethics while advocating for substance misuse prevention
PRESENTER:
Kris Reed (Gabrielsen), MPH, CPS
Kris Reed 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 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.
CERTIFICATES:
Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training. IC&RC PREVENTION DOMAIN: 6
The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.
Webinar/Virtual Training
Date: March 6, 2025
Format: Webinar
Time: 1:00 PM—2:00 PM EST
Cost: FREE
ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION
In 2017, Northern Light Mayo Hospital and Piscataquis Community Secondary School in Maine launched the Positive Action Team, a youth-led coalition designed to engage rural youth in prevention and school/community level change. Youth meetings are co-facilitated by a prevention specialist and a school representative. The weekly meetings are student-led and prevention-focused. Over the past 7 years, PAT teams have tackled public health areas such as substance use prevention, bullying, suicide prevention, mental health campaigns, student wellness, identity, and more.
Please note: this webinar will not be recorded.
PRESENTER
Hillary Starbird, PS-C is the Director of Community Outreach and Philanthropy Officer for Northern Light Health, Mayo Hospital and Charles A. Dean Hospital. She has worked in rural healthcare in Northern and Central Maine for over 15 years. Hillary has held positions throughout the continuum of care in both rural hospitals and FQHC's. Her experience in the hospital and practice settings gives her a unique perspective on public health issues and community level change. Hillary's work focuses on community and public health issues related to improving the overall health well-being of the citizens who live, work and play in rural Piscataquis County, Maine.
About the webinar:
This webinar is hosted by the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center, a program funded through a cooperative agreement from SAMHSA.
This webinar is pre-approved by the Maine Prevention Certification Board, an IC&RC member board, for 1 contact hour for prevention specialists. Certificates will be provided to webinar participants, no partial credit will be awarded.
Webinar/Virtual Training
In this comprehensive 6-hour training, supervisors of substance misuse prevention professionals will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support and guide substance misuse prevention professionals in their roles. Grounded in the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Job Domains, this training will provide supervisors with practical tools and strategies to enhance their supervision practices. Participants will explore the core competencies of substance misuse prevention professionals, learn how to provide constructive feedback, and develop techniques for fostering professional growth and development within their teams. Through interactive discussions and case studies, supervisors will leave equipped to create a supportive and empowering work environment for prevention professionals.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Job Domains and their relevance to effective supervision.
Develop and refine supervisory skills tailored to the unique needs of prevention professionals, including communication, feedback, and performance evaluation.
Implement strategies to support the ongoing professional development and growth of prevention specialists through mentoring, coaching, and continuous learning opportunities.
Promote the ethical considerations and standards that guide prevention professionals and ensure these are upheld in supervisory practices.
Implement effective feedback mechanisms by providing constructive and actionable feedback that promotes improvement and professional excellence among prevention specialists.
Implement techniques for building a positive and empowering work environment that fosters collaboration, motivation, and high performance within prevention teams.
DATES:
March 11 and 13, 2025, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM CT
CERTIFICATES:
Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.
PRESENTER:
Nicole M Augustine, MPH, MCHES
Nicole M. Augustine, founder and CEO of RIZE Consultants Inc., is a pioneering public health innovator and advocate. Starting her career as a harm reduction counselor at Cornell University and advancing at George Washington University School of Public Health, Nicole has become a leading voice in substance use disorder prevention and social justice. Her work includes roles with the Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center, Opioid Response Network, the Prevention Technology Transfer Center, highlighting her dedication to effective, widespread public health solutions.
In 2022, she authored the "Prevention Specialist Exam Study Guide," a key resource for substance use disorder prevention professionals. Through RIZE Consultants, Nicole drives societal change, advocating for improved health outcomes and equity. Her commitment to knowledge, innovation, and community underscores her vision for a healthier, fairer world.
The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.
Face-to-Face Training
An in-person training in partnership with
Overview
The Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals is a three-day, in-person, training that covers the foundations of substance use prevention science for early and mid-career prevention professionals. By taking this training, you will be able to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of prevention and ultimately enhance your ability to make a positive impact in your community.
The course covers a wide variety of topics including prevention science, community organization, needs & resource assessment, evidence-based interventions, and more. The Prevention Core Competencies and accompanying knowledge, skills, and abilities offer professional direction to the prevention field, affecting staff development, career ladders, and pipelines, and providing guidance for training programs and service delivery qualification.
The curriculum utilizes evidence-based strategies for adult learning; and builds upon and complements existing workforce training curricula and resources (SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST), Foundations of Prevention Science and Practice Curriculum, and Universal Prevention Curriculum).
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to
Describe the key elements of prevention planning and evaluation.
Define core prevention professional knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Acknowledge the importance of research-based theories and processes that help explain and build effective prevention interventions, and
Describe how evidence-based (EB) prevention strategies can be delivered across settings including the family, school, media, community, or workplace.
Who Should Participate
This training is limited to community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including 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.
Virtual Trainer of Trainers coming Summer 2025!
Looking to become a trainer for this curriculum? Join our Virtual Training of Trainers (TOT) session in 2025! To qualify, participants must have over three years of experience in substance misuse prevention and have completed the 16-hour in-person or virtual Prevention Core Competencies training within the past three years. The 6-hour self-paced online course version does not meet TOT requirements.
Location
This is an in-person training and will take place at:
2625 Augustine Drive, Room 125
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Dates and Times
March 18, 2025, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
March 19, 2025, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
March 20, 2025, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Who Should Participate
Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including 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.
Facilitators
Alicia Hughes is a Washington State Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) and has been working in the prevention field since the 2010s. Starting in California, she supported individuals with technical assistance and training to obtain their state certifications in addiction counseling. From 2018 to 2024, Alicia led the Washington State substance use disorder prevention workforce system, assisting with implementing prevention trainings and leading the WA State Fellowship Program. Now, Alicia works with Thurston County to plan and implement chronic disease and substance use prevention programming, in addition to continuing to support the Region 10 PTTC’s prevention workforce system.
Debby Jones is a Certified Prevention Specialist and the Prevention Director for Wasco County and YouthThink in the state of Oregon. She also serves as the counties Overdose Prevention Coordinator. Jones received her BS Degree from Brigham Young University. She currently serves as the Chair for the State of Oregon’s Addiction and Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council and the Vice-Chair of Oregon’s Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Commission. She is a Board Member of the 4 Rivers Early Learning Hub as well as the Oregon Coalition of Prevention Professionals and a member of the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center’s Advisory Council. Jones is also an active member of Fairplay for Kids and their On-line Harms subcommittee. She is a certified QPR, and SAMHSA’s Prevention Core Competencies Instructor. Jones is the Co-Creator of T2T Connection, a resiliency resource for children, teens and parents.
Cost
Registration for this event is FREE!
Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.
Certificates
Participants who complete the entire training will receive a certificate of attendance for 16 contact hours. No partial credit is given for this training. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.
To Register
Register Here for Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals
Questions?
For any questions, please contact Britany Wiele at (
[email protected]).
Webinar/Virtual Training
An Enhanced Prevention Learning Series
Series Overview:
This seven-week Enhanced Prevention Learning Series offers participants a unique, interactive experience to explore how to develop a sustainability plan. Sustainability planning is an intentional process of looking critically at your current prevention infrastructure, processes, and strategies to develop the necessary resources to sustain meaningful prevention outcomes beyond current funding.
Sustainability planning involves a series of concrete tasks to create feasible, ongoing support for essential components of your prevention work. Elements of sustainability planning include examining the impact of strategic planning processes, such as SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and interventions, priority setting, resource and feasibility analysis, communication planning, and resource and grant development.
This learning series incorporates online consultation, skill-based learning and practice, self-study and reading assignments, group activities, and discussion designed to guide participants through five critical components of sustainability planning. Trainers will demonstrate how to use a set of tools to facilitate a sustainability process with community partners and will coach participants to set actionable steps and timelines to complete a plan over the next year.
By the end of the EPLS, participants will be able to:
Define sustainability and summarize key findings from research
Explain the value of sustainability planning to community stakeholders
Share how partnerships and collaborations provide the foundation for sustainability
Identify and recruit partners to participate on a Sustainability Planning Team
Summarize five components of sustainability planning
Collect information and capture lessons learned throughout the SPF process
Gather information and document lessons learned from interventions
Develop communication products as part of ongoing sustainability effort
Outline key tasks that inform a written sustainability plan
Establish a timeline to create a sustainability plan
Apply a set of tools to create a sustainability plan with community partner
Audience:
Community-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and community coalition coordinators located in the Pacific Southwest (HHS Region 9) states and jurisdictions of American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau.
Prevention practitioners who would like to become a Certified Prevention Specialist or need to continuing hours of education to meet re-certification requirements.
Please note: This training is reserved for prevention professionals working in HHS Region 9.
Prevention professionals interested in this course but who work outside of HHS Region 9 are encouraged to contact their region’s PTTC to learn about similar courses available to them.
Facilitator:
Christina Lopez-Gutierrez is a seasoned professional in evidence-based substance abuse prevention, with a dynamic career spanning local, state, and bi-national initiatives. She began her journey in the late 1990s, implementing "quote" curricula in communities. By the mid-2000s, she transitioned into providing Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) to empower community-based coalitions, guiding them toward best practices. Her expertise has benefited diverse audiences, including single state agencies, community stakeholders, and Promotores or Community Health Workers.
Throughout her career, Christina has played a pivotal role in numerous training efforts, notably delivering the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) in Spanish to U.S.-Mexico border states and their Mexican sister cities. She has also been a key member of regional training teams such as SAMHSA’s CAPT and PTTC, frequently called upon to design culturally responsive training for Latino and Native American communities. Currently, Christina contributes to a statewide evaluation team, providing critical support to grantees working to reduce prescription drug misuse and underage drinking, helping them achieve impactful, data-driven outcomes.
Dates and Times:
States & American Samoa:
March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2025
04:00 p.m. – 05:30 p.m. Arizona
03:00 p.m. – 04:30 p.m. Pacific
12:00 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. Hawaii
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. American Samoa
Pacific Jurisdictions:
March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, & May 1, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Republic of the Marshall Islands
09:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Pohnpei and Kosrae
08:00 a.m. – 09:30 a.m. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap
07:00 a.m. – 08:30 a.m. Republic of Palau
(view in your time zone)
Commitment and Expectations:
If your experience with Zoom is limited or you want to review key features of Zoom, please view the 20-minute Introduction to Zoom video prior to the first session on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 on how to use and maximize the platform
Participate in 7 sessions of training, for 1.5 hours on scheduled series days/times
Complete up to ONE hour of independent learning activities between each session
Use a web-camera and have access to appropriate technology to join the online videoconferencing platform (i.e., internet connection, built-in or USB webcam, desktop/laptop computer, built-in/USB/Bluetooth speakers & microphone)
Actively engage and be on camera 90% of the time during each session, since this is not a webinar series and active participation is essential to gain/improve skills
Certificates:
Participants who complete the entire course will receive a certificate of attendance for 17.5 hours. Partial credit will be considered if a participant completes over 80% of the course and submits completed prep packets to the course facilitator for review for any missed session. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.
To help make engagement more comfortable, we limit the number of people who can enroll in EPLS. If you cannot commit to joining the sessions or completing the prep-work packets, please defer this opportunity to others on our waiting list.
Register Here:
Sustainability Planning EPLS Registration
Cost is Free!
Questions?
Please contact Clarissa Lam Yuen at
[email protected] if you have questions.
Webinar/Virtual Training
Part 3: Equipping College Students: An introduction to First Years Away from Home, a resource to support transitions to college.
Webinar Series Description
The Prevention and Parenting Across the Lifespan webinar series will highlight programs, research, and resources available to support caregivers in promoting healthy youth development. This series will look at opportunities to prevent substance misuse during adolescence and college-age years. The series is designed to support and enhance the work of substance misuse professionals and coalitions.
Webinar Description
We will describe the theory, evidence base, and core elements of the First Years Away from Home: Letting Go and Staying Connected handbook for caregivers of first-year college students. We will explore the handbook, which includes information about parenting during the transition to adulthood, guidance on warmly supporting young adults’ growing autonomy, and activities related to values and expectations. We will share outcomes of the clinical trial of the handbook, which found that students whose caregivers received the handbook were significantly less likely to use alcohol and cannabis in their first and second years of college. We will also discuss best practices for collaborating with universities on substance use prevention efforts.
Webinar Objectives
In this webinar, participants will:
Learn about the theoretical grounding, evidence base, and core elements and activities of the Letting Go and Staying Connected handbook for caregivers of first-year college students.
Collaboratively explore the interactive caregiver-student activities in the Letting Go and Staying Connected handbook.
Learn best practices for engaging and collaborating with colleges and universities on student substance use prevention efforts.
Date & Time
Thursday, March 27, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 am Alaska
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Mountain
(View in your time zone)
Audience
Prevention practitioners, allied health partners and community members working to prevent substance misuse in tribes, communities, and states in HHS Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington).
Presenters
Clara Hill, MPH
Clara Hill is a Research Associate and co-lead of the Improving Prevention through Action (IMPACT) Research Lab at Washington State University. Her academic background is in public health, with an MPH from the University of Washington and undergraduate degrees in psychology and English literature. Her research interests include mental health promotion, early childhood development, and parenting across the lifespan. Her current work in the IMPACT lab is primarily focused on disseminating evidence-based prevention research and programming and on strengthening the prevention workforce.
Registration
Register for Part 3: Equipping College Students: An introduction to First Years Away from Home, a resource to support transitions to college.
Register for Part 1: Equipping Caregivers: Adult-supervised drinking during adolescence increases the risk for alcohol misuse.
Register for Part 2: Equipping Adolescents: An introduction to Guiding Good Choices, a tested and proven parenting program.
COST: FREE!
Continuing Education
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance of 1 hour for completion of this live webinar event.
Questions
Please contact Holly Simak (
[email protected]) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions, please contact Kathy Gardner (
[email protected]).
Webinar/Virtual Training
Prevention Ethics Training is a course of study in ethics in substance abuse prevention. This training is primarily for entry-level and experienced prevention practitioners working in communities, but it is also appropriate for professionals working in related fields.
This virtual six-hour foundational training offers substance use prevention professionals an opportunity to explore the role of ethics in their work. The interactive training** focuses on the Prevention Think Tank’s Prevention Code of Ethics’ six principles. It provides education on ethical responsibilities and practices, including using a formalized ethical decision-making process.
**Training interaction requires cameras/audio to be on and accessible during breakout groups.
Course objectives:
Develop an understanding of ethics in the workplace
Identify the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics *
Apply the four-step Ethical Decision Making Process
The class capacity is limited to 30 attendees.
CEUs approved by the Iowa Board of Certification
Participants completing the Prevention Ethics training will receive a certificate for six hours of training. Any questions can be submitted to Jodee Goche -
[email protected]
Webinar/Virtual Training
Substance misuse prevention professionals are often tasked with presenting complex data to diverse audiences who may not have a strong statistical background. How do you know how your audience is reading your data visualizations the way you expect? How can you maximize clarity and tell a compelling story at the same time? This 90-minute webinar will equip you with the skills to transform data into clear, persuasive visualizations that tell a story. Through practical examples and interactive activities, you’ll explore design principles like Gestalt theory and pre-attentive attributes, discover the strengths and weaknesses of different chart types, and gain actionable tips for improving your visualizations. Whether you’re preparing a presentation for partners, writing a report, or communicating findings to the public, this webinar will help you present compelling stories with data.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Identify the key principles of storytelling in data visualization
Apply design concepts such as Gestalt principles and pre-attentive attributes to data visualizations
Evaluate the effectiveness of different chart types and design choices
IC&RC PREVENTION DOMAIN(S): 1, 3
CERTIFICATES:
Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.
The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.