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Date: August 9, 2023 Format: Webinar   Time: 1:00 PM—2:15 PM EST Cost: FREE   ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION   Join us for an interactive virtual session to learn more about implementing restorative approaches with school substance use policies. Presenter Lee Anne Dodge will share her experience and lessons learned from implementing a policy based in restorative approaches within the South Portland School District, followed by interactive group discussion to help participants think about what the process of implementing restorative approaches to address substance use within their own communities might look like. Please come prepared to actively engage in discussion and learning!   The Presenter Lee Anne Dodge, Coalition Director of SoPo Unite, All Ages All Ins Lee Anne has been in the field of substance use prevention for over 20 years. She is a prevention specialist and is a Prime For Life instructor. She began her prevention career at the University of New Hampshire as a residence hall director and then worked at the New Hampshire Teen Institute and focused on underage drinking and tobacco prevention for middle and high school students. She moved to Maine in 2001 and worked at AdCare Educational Institute on a grant on underage drinking and worked with nine community coalitions. She then worked with the Office of Substance Abuse on the One Me State Incentive Grant with twenty- three coalitions. She then worked at the University of Southern Maine as the Asst. Director of Student Life (substance use prevention/intervention/ and wellness). She has been the Program Director of SoPo Unite, a Drug Free Communities Coalition in South Portland Maine for the past five years. In 2018, South Portland School District adopted a restorative approach to substance use violations, one of the only districts in the country that uses this approach.   About the webinar: This webinar is hosted by the New England (HHS Region 1) Prevention Technology Transfer Center in response to an identified need for additional training on environmental strategies to address alcohol misuse. The New England PTTC is supported through a cooperative agreement from SAMHSA. Participants will receive a certificate of participation for 1.25 contact hours (no partial credit will be awarded).

  Watch Now Learning Objectives: Better understand why LGBTQ youth are disproportionately affected by substance use disorders.  Learn some new ways that we are trying to reach LGBTQ youth to engage them in prevention and harm reduction related to substance use disorders!  Understand the difference between gender identity, gender expression, sexual identity, and sex assigned at birth and how they are all very separate and important concepts.  Identify three ways that you can show community members, that you may interact with, that you are supportive of diversity – without saying it.     Carlton Hall is the President and CEO of Carlton Hall Consulting LLC (CHC), a multi-faceted, full-service consulting firm designed to provide customized solutions and enable measurable change for communities, organizations, families, and individuals. Carlton Hall has been providing intensive substance abuse prevention focused and community problem solving services to the nation for the last 25 years. Currently, Carlton and the CHC team provide executive training and technical assistance support to the Southeast PTTC (Region 4).                  Leslie Dill has a passion for health education and has been working in the field for over 20 years!  She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Education, both in Health Education and Promotion, from East Carolina University.  GO PIRATES!  Leslie is most excited when educating around topics such as sexual and reproductive health, LGBTQIA+ topics, substance use disorders, and mental health.  She worked at UNC Charlotte for 12 years as a Health Education Specialist.  GO NINERS!  Leslie has had many contract jobs over the years that have allowed her to pursue many of her passions while still having a full-time position.  One of her favorite contract positions is with the North Carolina School Health Training Center where she has served as a Cadre Member for over 7 years.  Leslie currently serves as the OPT Out Program Manager for Carolinas CARE Partnership and she is LOVING her work which includes lots of time spent collecting data and building a task force comprised of professionals from 10 counties!  Leslie lives in her hometown of Gastonia, NC with her partner, his two children, her Shih-Tzu Weiland, and cat Jane.       CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the stated contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar on the video platform. Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days. If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] before the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.

Webinar Description: Cannabidiol (CBD) products are often marketed for a range of different health conditions; however, there is little evidence to support the safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter, non-FDA-approved CBD products for many of these uses. This webinar will highlight information presented in SAMHSA’s advisory titled, Cannabidiol (CBD) – Potential Harms, Side Effects, and Unknowns, which introduces readers to CBD, how it is derived, and how it differs from other cannabinoids and cannabis products. Participants will learn about the biological and physiological effects of CBD, the risks and harms of CBD use, which include interactions with other drugs and potential risks during pregnancy and fetal development, and common misconceptions about CBD, given its broad availability and marketing for several medical conditions despite limited evidence of efficacy. Attendees will receive a one hour certificate of completion. Panelists: Humberto Carvalho - SAMHSA Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Krishnan Radhakrishnan - SAMHSA National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Krishnan Radhakrishnan, MD, PhD, MPH, Physician, Senior Advisor in the National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory (NMHSUPL) within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is board certified in public health and general preventive medicine. Dr. Radhakrishnan has broad-based research experiences and published extensively in the clinical, epidemiological, biomedical, biological and physical sciences, supported by extensive computational modeling, data analysis, interpretation and synthesis. He received his BSc (Hons) from Imperial College London, MS from Cornell University and Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), all in Mechanical Engineering. After several years conducting research at NASA’s Glenn Research Center, focusing on mathematical/computational modeling of combustion, with applications in aero and space propulsion, Dr. Radhakrishnan returned to school, earning his M.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University and MPH from University of Kentucky, Lexington, where he received his residency training in general preventive medicine and public health and served as chief resident and American Cancer Society Fellow, focusing on cancer prevention and control.  Amy Berninger, MPH - Abt Associates Health Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Senior Associate Amy Berninger, MPH, has over 12 years of experience working on a variety of projects related to behavioral health policy that have largely focused on research design, implementation, and evaluation in the areas of substance use disorder prevention and treatment. At Abt Associates, she works on both federal and state research projects for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and others. Through this work, Ms. Berninger has supported institutions with efforts to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote substance use prevention and improve capacity to provide effective treatment and recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorders. Ms. Berninger received her MPH in Epidemiology from Boston University School of Public Health.  

Date: August 8, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM—2:30 PM ET Format: Webinar Cost: FREE Contact Hours: 1.25 (Certificate of Attendance and Social Work/Counseling CEUs provided by the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Training Institute) Target Audience: Prevention Professionals Developed for: SAMHSA Region 3   SERIES DESCRIPTION Opioid use and its consequences continue to be a serious problem across the United States. The opioid landscape has experienced several recent shifts due to changes in demand and supply, the social determinants of health, and other risk and protective factors. The introduction of fentanyl into the ongoing epidemic was one such change. Due to its extreme potency, fentanyl is responsible for an ever-increasing number of fatal overdoses each year. Another change has been the spread of xylazine (“tranq”) use. Xylazine is a non-opioid sedative that is frequently used in conjunction with opioids to amplify and extend their effects. Use of each of these substances can occur intentionally or unintentionally, and both present challenges to prevention professionals.   COURSE DESCRIPTION This webinar will provide a broad overview of current opioid use and related trends in SAMHSA Region 3 and nationwide. It will review changes in use and consequences, and ongoing shifts in substance preferences— particularly the expanded use of fentanyl. Data on xylazine use are limited, but available information will also be shared. The webinar will also discuss the increasing frequency of polysubstance use involving opioids. It will review the different types of substances used—intentionally or unintentionally— with opioids, including xylazine, stimulants, and cannabis, and the extent to which this use occurs. Lastly, the webinar will review the latest research on the social determinants of health and other risk and protective factors impacting the opioid epidemic.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this training, participants will be able to: Describe the latest opioid use and trend data. Identify the scope of opioid overdoses and the most impacted populations. Evaluate the latest information on polysubstance use and types of substances being used together.  Assess the research on opioid-related risk and protective factors.   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.     *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the the contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in Zoom. 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].

Take Your Leadership Skills to the Next Level Mid-America PTTC in partnership with Hue Life are hosting a two-day workshop designed to take your leadership skills to a new level, with proven strategies in facilitation and visual support components. This training will help unlock group dynamics, design robust agendas and facilitate inclusive and participatory meetings; along with an introduction to facilitating with visuals. 

  Dates: August 2nd-3rd Time: 9:30 AM—12:30 PM ET Format: Interactive Intensive Training Program (please see participant expectations below) Cost: FREE Contact Hours: 5.5 (Certificate of Attendance, please see participant expectations below) Target Audience: Prevention Professionals, Community Members, Rural Communities Developed for: SAMHSA Region 3   REGISTRATION LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 7/28 OR WHEN REGISTRATION IS FULL   Overall Description: As a prevention professional, you have continued serving communities at the highest levels through compounding issues requiring a significant change in how you work and interact. Over the past three years, you've watched communities and coworkers suffer while experiencing your pandemic-related challenges. Though battle-worn, you've responded in excellence, with heart and resilience. And now, it is time for others to pour into you. Join us for "Drop Those R.O.C.K.S: A Workplace Wellness Retreat" This 2-part virtual retreat allows us to celebrate you for the resilience you've shown through the challenges posed by the pandemic. We also want to support you to reaffirm your commitment to yourself, your personal wellbeing and your organization's mission. Finally, this will be an opportunity to reconnect with your coworkers and other prevention professionals while simultaneously reconnecting to your own personal ‘why’ for choosing this work. This retreat is about helping you to "drop" or release mindsets or habits that would prevent you from serving consumers or living your own best life. At the end of this retreat, you can expect to walk away feeling less burdened, more empowered and re-energized for the work you do.   Learning Objectives: Participants will be led on an introspective journey to evaluate, analyze and reconnect with their own personal 'why' for work in prevention. Participants will be able to identify the value they provide to their co-workers, their organization and the community while recognizing the costs to themselves, their co-workers and the community when they disconnect from their 'why’. Participants will demonstrate strategies that help them reaffirm their commitment to the vision and mission of their organization. Participants will develop strategies to maintain a positive attitude and outlook on work and life outside of work.   PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS AND CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY Attend both live virtual sessions in Zoom (6 hours total for 5.5 total credit hours) Join zoom using a computer, laptop, or tablet with microphone muted and camera on Partial credit will not be given. Participants must both sessions to be eligible for certification     PRESENTER A high-energy, engaging speaker, trainer and coach, CeCe President has inspired and empowered tens of thousands of people across the globe to get the confidence, clarity and coaching they need to drive an organization that ignites passion, creates impact and serves customers at the highest levels. With a twenty-five year track record as a public and private sector business executive, successful entrepreneur and effective coach, her work changes people’s lives and reshapes their organizations. A client recently shared, “CeCe has a gift which enables her to bring people to a place of clarity, mindful action and creativity. Not a lot of people can do that.”    

Training Overview  The Introduction to The Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals was designed to introduce practitioners to the essential competencies, knowledge, and skill to work in substance use and misuse prevention. It is based on the Prevention Core Competencies published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The course provides a foundation for service delivery based on prevention science and the use of evidence-based practices. It strengthens the understanding of effective planning and implementation approaches and encourages the pursuit of more specialized training and professional development.  The curriculum utilizes evidence-based strategies for adult learning; and builds upon and complements existing workforce training curricula and resources (e.g., Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST), Foundations of Prevention Science and Practice Curriculum, and Universal Prevention Curriculum.   Objectives Describe the key elements of prevention planning and evaluation. Understand the 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.   Dates and Time        July 31, 2023; 09:00 am – 05:00 pm Pacific Time August 01, 2023; 09:00 am – 05:00 pm Pacific Time August 02, 2023; 09:00 am – 02:00 pm Pacific Time    Location Hotel Murano 1320 Broadway Tacoma, WA. 98402    Who Should Participate This curriculum is designed for entry-level (i.e. less than 5 years experience) substance misuse prevention practitioners working at the community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners. Participation is limited to practitioners working in HHS Region 10 states (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington), communities, and tribes.   Trainers Marissa Carlson, MS, CPS is the Executive Director of the NH Teen Institute, a leadership development nonprofit working with middle & high school students from around NH & New England in a variety of areas including substance misuse prevention, peer mentoring, and creating positive school & community climate.   As part of her role at TI, she oversees and facilitates training for youth participants, youth & adult volunteer program staff, and outside behavioral health and education professionals.  She is a trainer for multiple workshops developed through SAMHSA systems, and is a member of the advisory council of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC).  In addition, she is the President of the Prevention Certification Board of NH, the NH Prevention delegate to the IC&RC, and serves as the chairperson of the Prevention Specialist credentialing committee.  Outside of her prevention work, Marissa is a founding member of Mill City Productions, a theatre company in Western Massachusetts.  She graduated from Pomona College with a BA in Psychology, received an MS in Nonprofit Management from Bay Path University, and has been a Certified Prevention Specialist since 2011.   Debbie Jones, CPS is a Certified Prevention Specialist and is the Prevention Coordinator for Wasco County, Oregon, and the Co-Creator of the T2T Connection (T2T) Emotional Learning / Secure Attachment – Resiliency Project.  Debby received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Brigham Young University in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership. She is the Co-Chair for the State of Oregon's Addiction and Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council and the Co-Chair of the state's Behavioral Health Promotion & Prevention subcommittee.  She is a certified instructor in QPR, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and SAMHSA's Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training.  According to Debby, the greatest compliment she has ever received was when a 6-year-old was explaining to her friend who she was … “She’s a kid like us but can drive”.  Debby lives in The Dalles, Oregon.     Certificate of Attendance Participants must attend the full 18-hour in-person training to receive a certificate of completion for 18 hours. No partial credit will be given. These certificates can be submitted to your respective credentialing authority responsible for providing certification or approving continuing education credit. Please contact your certification board to determine if this is applicable toward your certification requirements.    Registration Deadline to Register: July 14, 2023 Register for the Introduction to Prevention Core Competencies   Cost is Free! Participants are responsible for their own lodging and meals  Hotel Murano No room block is available for this event.   Questions? For any other questions, please contact Kathy Gardner, [email protected].

COURSE DESCRIPTION Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States across all age groups. Compared with the general population, individuals with alcohol dependence and persons who use drugs have a 10–14 times greater risk of death by suicide. In this service we will analyze this co-occurring epidemic. Participants will learn how to navigate and overcome the barriers that have impacted professionals in the suicide and substance use prevention field from working together to solve this problem in the past. Certificates of Completion for 1.5 hours and all follow up materials (including the recording) will be emailed to registrants and available in the products section of the SSW PTTC webpage for this service within two weeks of the event. PRESENTERS Jana Boocock, MSW is a Senior Prevention Specialist on the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) project. Jana’s primary experience includes managing the implementation of suicide and substance use prevention programming in South Dakota communities. Jana received her Master of Social Work in 2021 from Arizona State University and is a Certified Addiction Counselor and Certified Prevention Specialist. In addition to her state and community led prevention experience, Jana also has experience working with youth and adults experiencing behavioral health disorders within the community. Derrick Newby is a Certified Prevention Consultant who has worked in the field of prevention and public health since 1998. He served as the program coordinator with MidSOUTH Center for Prevention and Training for five years, helping to facilitate the growth of the prevention system. Mr. Newby is a training and technical assistance (T/TA) specialist for the South Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (SSW PTTC). He has also served on the Arkansas Prevention Certification Board since 2020. Mr. Newby earned his Masters of Public Administration from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock in 2004.            

2023 Syndemic Solutions Summit The 2023 inaugural Syndemic Solutions Summit, designed by UMKC's Collaborative to Advance Health Services, will explore the federal government's approach to the intersecting epidemics of HIV, viral hepatitis, substance use disorders, sexually transmitted infections, and more. The Summit will bring together leaders from government, community, and research to amplify the importance of inclusive, equitable, systems-level approaches to ending these epidemics.  When: July 26th - July 27th Where: The Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110 Learn more: Agenda | Speakers | Hosts | Continuing Education Credits | Lodging | Registration/Wait list What is the 2023 Syndemic Solutions Summit:  It is the nation’s first known public health summit focused on discussing and generating solutions for syndemic approaches to end the intertwined health conditions of 5 epidemics: HIV; STIs; Viral Hepatitis; Substance Use Disorders and Mental health; and Reproductive and Sexual Health. The Summit has been developed based on presentations by U.S. government agency leadership and conversations in the public health workforce about the need for a syndemic approach to strategically ending these 5 confounding epidemics.  The inaugural Summit will be a neutral space for the public health workforce across the 5 confounding epidemics - federal and state government, health departments, researchers, community organizations, and people with lived experience - to gather for a collaborative approach to creating syndemic solutions. Using a syndemic lens and being mindful of the populations and communities these health conditions most impact, the Summit will be centered on health equity and trauma-informed approaches aligned with the social determinants of health. Learn more about the Syndemic Solutions Summit today

  Series Overview: This 7-week distance learning series offers an interactive experience for participants to explore how to develop a sustainability plan. Sustainability planning is an intentional process of looking critically at your current prevention infrastructure, strategic planning process, and strategies to sustain meaningful prevention outcomes beyond current funding. Additional steps in sustainability planning include priority setting, resource and feasibility analysis, communication planning, and resource and grant development. The facilitator will demonstrate how to use a set of tools to facilitate sustainability planning with community partners and will coach participants to set actionable steps and timelines to complete a plan over the next year. The distance learning series will include skill-based learning opportunities, individual and group activities, reading assignments, and group discussions.   Audience: 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.   Facilitator: Susannah Burt has been working in Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Prevention since 2001.  She has implemented the Strategic Prevention Framework since 2003 and has trained on the model since 2006. Professionally, it has been part of her responsibility to work with the evaluators and review data for state and local communities for assessments. She has worked to develop an evaluation plan for environmental strategies, including policies and campaigns. Ms. Burt is currently working on securing ongoing private and public funding for coalitions in her local area. Ms. Burt currently sits on her local Communities that Care coalition in Utah.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Weber State University and works for Weber Human Services.          Participant Commitments: View a 20-minute video on how to maximize the video conferencing platform and complete the Session 1 prep packet prior to the first session on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. 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, laptop/tablet, 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.   Dates and Times: States & American Samoa: Wednesdays: July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & September 6, 2023 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm Pacific (Including Arizona 12:00 pm – 01:30 pm Hawaii 11:00 am – 12:30 pm American Samoa Pacific Jurisdictions: Thursdays: July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, & September 7, 2023 10:00 am – 11:30 am Republic of the Marshal Islands 09:00 am – 10:30 am Pohnpei and Kosrae 08:00 am – 09:30 am Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap 07:00 am – 08:30 am Republic of Palau (View in your time zone, here)   Certificates of Attendance: Participants who complete the entire course will receive a certificate of attendance for 16 hours. 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 all 7 sessions, please defer this opportunity to others on our waiting list.   Register Here: EPLS: Getting Ready for Sustainability Planning   Cost is Free!   Questions? Contact Karen Totten ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration. For all other questions, please contact Britany Wiele ([email protected]).

Date: July 26, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM—3:00 PM ET Format: Webinar Cost: FREE Contact Hours: 1.75 (Certificate of Attendance and Social Work/Counseling CEUs provided by the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Training Institute) Target Audience: Prevention Professionals, Rural Communities Developed for: SAMHSA Region 3   COURSE DESCRIPTION It’s been a tough year for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) youth, as access to gender affirming health care, youth sports, and drag performances are vilified and outlawed in one state after another. Far from value-neutral, overhearing this political discourse too often leads to life-threatening shame, despair, and self-harm thoughts and feelings for young people just coming into their LGBTQ identity. As in many communities that experience discrimination, LGBTQ young people may overuse substances to cope with a hostile environment that insults their humanity. Though youth are especially vulnerable, LGBTQ people across the lifespan are at markedly higher risk for mental health challenges and harmful substance use than the public. Evidence has shown that identity-targeted interventions can be effective in supporting wellness within these communities. This webinar will describe these disparities, explore what makes young LGBTQ populations particularly vulnerable, provide suggestions about how best to support a young queer, trans, or nonbinary individual in crisis, and consider Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM)-targeted prevention frameworks and strategies.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this training, participants will be able to: Define the impact of social determinants of health, including prejudice and discrimination, family rejection, trauma, and stress-related illness, on the substance use behaviors of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) youth populations, highlighting how current policy conversations and conditions are affecting the population. Describe LGBTQ sub-cultural norms, attitudes, myths, and messages around substance use and misuse. Identify community-targeted intervention strategies to support SGM youth struggling with substance use disorder.   PRESENTER   Kate Bishop, MSSA, Education Coordinator at the LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton, is a seasoned professional development trainer with expertise in working with LGBTQ populations, sexual and reproductive health care, adolescent development, intimate partner violence, and sexual trauma. She is certified as a trainer through GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) as well as SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders). Before joining the Chase Brexton team, she developed the capacity building program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s STAR TRACK Adolescent HIV program, providing cultural responsiveness trainings for agencies that serve sexual minority youth of color. Ms. Bishop holds a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from Hiram College and a Masters in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University.                                                     *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the the contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in Zoom. 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].

  DESCRIPTION:  This webinar will provide insight and tips on how your community coalitions can work with the higher education campuses in your community. These partnerships are essential for effective prevention and to support and enhance each other’s prevention efforts. In the webinar, we will discuss common challenges to working together, including working around academic calendars, understanding and partnering with administrative hierarchies, dealing with changing student populations, and responding to shifting priorities of the college/university leadership. Effective collaboration can bring the community together and ultimately help both partners to achieve their shared and individual outcomes, creating a stronger and healthier community.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to: Describe how to identify and build relationships with campus-based stakeholders Recognize current trends in higher education that provide an entry point for collaboration Discuss ways community coalitions and campus partners can work together toward shared prevention outcomes List strategies for and building sustainable year-round partnerships     PRESENTER:  Sally Linowski, PhD, CHES Sally Linowski, PhD, CHES, has 30 years of experience in substance use prevention, community building and teaching in higher education. She serves as a consultant to campuses nationally on the strategic implementation of comprehensive prevention programs, including extensive experience ensuring compliance with federal mandates and planning and implementing individual and environmental prevention approaches. She has expertise in building meaningful campus and town partnerships and engaging students in addressing off campus student concerns as peer leaders. Sally is the founder and past co-chair of the Campus and Community Coalition to Reduce High Risk Drinking at UMass Amherst. Sally has had various leadership roles including Associate Director of University Health Services, Director of the Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Associate Dean of Students, and Senior Director, Off Campus Student Life and Community Engagement at UMass Amherst, where she oversaw the Off Campus Student Center, Sorority and Fraternity Life, and Student Parent Programs. Sally is currently a Lecturer in Health Promotion and Policy at UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences, and founder/co-chair of the Campus and Community Coalition to Reduce High Risk Drinking.     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 A/MH/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.

Facilitation is an art that can be learned.  As prevention professionals, facilitation in both virtual and face-to-face spaces is an integral part of our work.  The ability to convene partners -- whether in meetings, trainings or events – and lead them through collaborative decision-making and other processes is essential to the success of community-based change efforts. Join the NeC PTTC for this 1.5 hour interactive webinar to find out more about the art and science of facilitation. Participants will explore what facilitation is, skills needed for successful facilitation and real-world tips and techniques for consensus-building with groups, managing group dynamics and handling challenging situations as a facilitator. As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to: Describe basic facilitation skills prevention practitioners need. List techniques for managing group processes and dynamics. Describe strategies for handling challenging situations as a facilitator. Presenters: Sandra Puerini Del Sesto, M.Ed, ACPS is a consultant and master trainer in behavioral health and strategic planning for states and non-profits. For over thirty-five years, Ms. Del Sesto has provided training throughout the United States in all areas of prevention practice. She is a member of the advisory boards of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), the National Latino PTTC and the New England School of Addiction Studies. Sandra serves as the RI delegate to and the former Prevention Committee Co-Chair of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), which certifies professionals working in behavioral health. Sandra is a co-author of SAMHA’s Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) and its basic and advanced Prevention Ethics courses as well as many other face-to-face and online courses in prevention. Jessica Goldberg is a Training and Technical Assistance Specialist with Education Development Center. For over a decade, Jess has specialized in building capacity to improve behavioral health at the national, state, regional and local levels. Her areas of expertise include preventing youth substance use; promoting cross-sector collaborations; addressing health disparities; strategic planning, logic model development, and sustainability planning.  Jess is a Certified Prevention Specialty and holds an MSW and an MPH from Boston University.

          DESCRIPTION Xylazine (or “tranq”) is a non-opioid sedative and tranquilizer only approved for use in veterinary medicine. However, over the past several years, human consumption of xylazine has begun rapidly increasing. Although initially only identified in illicit drug supplies in limited areas, xylazine has been found in 48 states as of April 2023. Xylazine is frequently, though not exclusively, used in conjunction with opioids, particularly fentanyl—due to xylazine’s ability to prolong their effects. Xylazine use presents many potential dangers to people, including increased risk of overdose and the development of necrotizing tissue damage. This webinar will bring together experts from across disciplines to discuss the history of xylazine use, what is known about its current scope of use and consequences, the effects of xylazine on people, and wound care and other harm reduction strategies. It will also offer an opportunity for participants to ask questions in a roundtable panel discussion format.   OBJECTIVES 1.Describe Xylazine and its history of use and consequences. 2.Explain how harm reduction strategies need to be adapted for complications in Xylazine use. 3.Describe the current trends that detail the scope and the extent of the Xylazine issue. TARGET AUDIENCE Professionals and Organizations   DEVELOPED FOR  SAMHSA Region 3 (DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, and WV) PRESENTERS Jason Bienert, RN, CWCN Josh Esrick, MPP   DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (DEA) GUEST:  Gail Poirier Section Chief, Strategic Intelligence Section (NIT) Jaclyn Iera Program Manager, Office of Forensic Sciences   SAMHSA:        Jeanne Tuono Assistant Regional Director (Region 3)      This event is brought to you in collaboration with the Central East ATTC.      

Description: The continuous increase in opioid overdoses are devastating families and communities. Health Care and Behavioral Health organizations are critical to addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) with individuals at risk. This training will review how OUD is diagnosed and associated effects on the body and long-term impacts on opioid users. Discussion will further review cognitive impairment, compulsivity factors, risk factors, and physical dependence for OUD which may have implications for screening and treatment. Content will also discuss stigma associated with opioid use and prevention strategies. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-T, is a Research Project Manager at New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University Medical Center. She is a senior staff trainer for the Northeast & Caribbean Addiction Transfer Technology Center Network (NeC-ATTC), and a member of the ASAP-NYCB Trainer Registry. As a cultural agent, Ms. Padilla promotes an equity lens in trainings for engaging diverse communities in need, aligning with evidence and strength-based strategies within behavioral health, addiction, prevention, and recovery supports fields and professional capacities. 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 offered reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency.

Date: July 20, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM—2:30 PM ET Format: Webinar Cost: FREE Contact Hours: 1.25 (Certificate of Attendance) Target Audience: Prevention Professionals Developed for: SAMHSA Region 3 SERIES DESCRIPTION Evaluation is a core aspect of improving prevention programming. Through the collection and analysis of information relevant to prevention activities, prevention professionals can reduce uncertainty around the effectiveness of programs and improve decision-making. In recognition of its importance, SAMHSA has identified evaluation as the fifth step of its strategic planning process, the Strategic Prevention Framework. Intended for non-evaluators, this webinar series will review the importance and key characteristics of evaluation and discuss opportunities to facilitate improvements in evaluation efforts. Part 1 of the series will introduce evaluation to participants and explain how and why evaluation supports strategic planning efforts, while Part 2 will discuss how evaluations are implemented and opportunities to improve evaluation efforts.   COURSE DESCRIPTION This webinar will follow-up part 1 by providing additional guidance on developing and implementing evaluations. It will discuss opportunities for non-evaluators to support and improve evaluation efforts. The webinar will also cover how program staff can help determine the core elements of an evaluation plan and what staff should do to avoid having an unsuccessful plan. Additionally, it will review the core evaluation tasks and discuss opportunities for program managers and other staff to support those efforts. Lastly, the webinar will provide a learning activity for participants to practice skills for developing their own evaluation plans.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Explain how they can support the development of an evaluation plan Recognize the signs of an unsuccessful evaluation Identify opportunities for supporting evaluation efforts Demonstrate how evaluation research questions are developed   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 (TTA) in substance use, having overseen the development of hundreds of TTA 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 TTA, 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.   David Theiss, MSc oversees Carnevale Associates’ portfolio of Research & Evaluation projects, leading teams focused on data analytics across several program evaluation and research projects. Under David’s supervision, the R&E team serves a diverse group of behavioral health clients at multiple levels of government, including the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, and the District Department of Behavioral Health. David also oversees the development of all of the firm’s external-facing and data visualization products across functional teams. While at the firm, David’s work has spanned several subject matter specialisms, ranging from biased-based policing, medication for opioid use disorders, drug courts, and layered interventions for unhoused individuals. He has over 15 years of research, data analysis, data communication, project management, and strategic planning experience in high-level settings in the U.S. and Europe. David holds a Master of Science degree from the London School of Economics.   *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.25 contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform. Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days. 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].

  Date: July 19, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM—2:30 PM ET Format: Webinar Cost: FREE Contact Hours: 1.25 (Certificate of Attendance) Target Audience: Prevention Professionals, Community Members, Rural Communities, Students & Educators Developed for: SAMHSA Region 3   COURSE DESCRIPTION Life unleashed an era of addictions and disease among communities that are marginalized. The 'Veil of Secrecy’ has cross-contaminated the lifestyles of those that are incarcerated, rural, youth, elderly, men, women and the LGBTQ communities. Secrecy nurtures disease because it provides an environment conducive to the spread of infection. Over the last forty years many of us have come to know about a virus with a cure that has so far eluded us. Some of us learned about this virus through news reports, others encounter the devastation of this virus on a more personal level. African American men and women account for a large number of new cases of those infected with HIV/AIDS. We could recite statistics, but that won’t save us. We are still often too silent in the places where we seek peace, cry and shout praises the most. We have to deal with the silent stigma/trauma that is ravaging our communities from a holistic perspective addressing secrecy, shame and guilt. The underserved multicultural population is affected in many ways including social economic, substance misuse, mental health, sex working, sex abuse history, and lifestyles associated with trauma informed care. This webinar is designed to address the silent stigma of HIV/AIDS and its connection to addictions in the United States. Sexually transmitted diseases and other health disparities combined with addiction issues are catastrophically affecting underserved communities. The 'Veil of Secrecy' offers service providers practical approaches to dealing with addictions and silence stigma from a holistic harm reduction perspective.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Describe secrecy, shame & guilt regarding addictions and HIV/AIDS Identify a practical approach to dealing with addictions and silence stigma from a holistic perspective Describe addictions in multicultural underserved communities   PRESENTER   Zina Age, LMSW, MAC, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a graduate of Louisiana State University, holds a graduate degree in Social Work from Clark Atlanta University and a Masters in Addiction Counseling from the National Association of Forensic Counselors. Zina began working in the social services field in 1987, serving African American populations affected by HIV/AIDS and other health disparities. In 1996, she founded Aniz, Inc., which is dedicated to providing therapeutic education and support services for children and families from disadvantaged multicultural communities infected with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS.  Ms. Age has served on many national and local committees dedicated to educating people about issues surrounding HIV and is a noted public speaker that has been invited to serve as a panelist, guest presenter and keynote speaker at various universities, conferences and forums in the U.S. and abroad.    She has delivered engaging presentations on topics such as, but not limited to: Undercover Community Mental Health and Substance Use Issues, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Risk Reduction Programs, Holistic Harm Reduction, the Inter-Generational spread of HIV/AIDS, Homophobia, Transphobia and Gender-phobia in the Black LGBT community, and Combating the “Secrecy, Shame and Guilt” surrounding HIV/AIDS issues.      *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.25 contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform. Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days. 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].

  Prevention Leadership Through a Culturally Humble Lens Watch Now This first session of our Health Equity Series 2023 is an interactive course that will provide a foundational conversation placing the idea of prevention leadership in the context of cultural humility, inequity, and social justice. Learning Objectives: Define cultural humility. Identify the difference between cultural humility vs. cultural competence.  Discuss the importance of these topics within the context of current SUD prevention priorities, and prevention leadership.  Discuss potential resources for prevention leaders.   Presenters:    Carlton Hall  Carlton Hall is the President and CEO of Carlton Hall Consulting LLC (CHC), a multi-faceted, full-service consulting firm designed to provide customized solutions and enable measurable change for communities, organizations, families, and individuals. Carlton Hall has been providing intensive substance abuse prevention focused and community problem solving services to the nation for the last 25 years. Currently, Carlton and the CHC team provide executive training and technical assistance support to the Southeast PTTC (Region 4).                  Dr. Cerise Hunt   Cerise Hunt, PhD, MSW, is the Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, director for the Center for Public Health Practice, assistant professor in the Department of Community & Behavioral Health at the Colorado School of Public Health on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She is responsible for collaboratively leading the school’s efforts to advance equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence. Cerise is also responsible for forming community linkages that guide public health practice, providing education and workforce development opportunities, and engaging in public health practice research. Cerise was instrumental in the formation of the Colorado Black Health Collaborative, which is a community-based organization that is committed to improving health and wellness in Colorado’s Black, African, and African American communities through collaborations, and partnerships, with community-based organizations, non-profits, public organizations, private entities, and government agencies.        CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the stated contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar on the video platform. Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days. If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] before the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.

Date: July 18, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM—2:30 PM ET Format: Webinar Cost: FREE Contact Hours: 1.25 (Certificate of Attendance) Target Audience: Prevention Professionals Developed for: SAMHSA Region 3 SERIES DESCRIPTION Evaluation is a core aspect of improving prevention programming. Through the collection and analysis of information relevant to prevention activities, prevention professionals can reduce uncertainty around the effectiveness of programs and improve decision-making. In recognition of its importance, SAMHSA has identified evaluation as the fifth step of its strategic planning process, the Strategic Prevention Framework. Intended for non-evaluators, this webinar series will review the importance and key characteristics of evaluation and discuss opportunities to facilitate improvements in evaluation efforts. Part 1 of the series will introduce evaluation to participants and explain how and why evaluation supports strategic planning efforts, while Part 2 will discuss how evaluations are implemented and opportunities to improve evaluation efforts.   COURSE DESCRIPTION This webinar will provide an overview of evaluation core concepts and their relevance to prevention services. It will discuss the purpose of evaluation and how evaluations can be used to expand opportunities for improving community health and well-being. The webinar will also review the principles of evaluation and explain their meaning: utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy. Additionally, it will summarize the basics of evaluation plans and how their development stems from planning tools such logic models and action plans. Lastly, the webinar will provide a small group discussion opportunity for participants to share their experiences with evaluations.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Describe the importance of evaluation to strategic planning Recognize how evaluation can led to improved prevention outcomes Identify the principles of evaluation Explain the connections between logic models, action plans, and evaluation plans   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 (TTA) in substance use, having overseen the development of hundreds of TTA 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 TTA, 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.     *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.25 contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform. Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days. 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].

ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION   Understanding THRIVE: Tool for Health & Resilience in Vulnerable Environments- Oftentimes when people think about trauma, they think about a single person who has undergone some hardship: a soldier coming back from war or a woman who was physically attacked. It is not often the case that we consider the types of traumas that occur across entire communities, which can include everything from a community that has survived a natural disaster or even the chronic trauma of extreme generational poverty. When entire communities experience trauma, the effects are widespread. To appropriately respond to traumas, communities must first understand what they can do to improve the health and safety of their communities while also promoting health equity. The Tool for Health & Resilience in Vulnerable Environment – or THRIVE model – does just that. This session will describe the THRIVE model and its 12 identified community determinants of health that are categorized within three interrelated clusters. Attendees will learn about how the inequitable distribution of power, money, and resources determine a community’s health and safety outcomes. Through this learning, attendees will gain skills on how to create change at the community level by influencing the specific health determinants they identify within their community.   Participants will learn: 1.     Participants will be able to identify the 12 community determinants of health. 2.     Participants will be able to Identify the 3 structural drivers that determine a community’s health. 3.     Participants will be able to utilize the THRIVE framework to influence health determinants and create community level change.   PRESENTERS Andrea Hoff, MPA, GPC, OCPS, ICPS & Ashley Mack, MPA, OCPS, ICPS Andrea Hoff is the Owner & President of You Thrive Training & Consulting, LLC, a company that provides training and consulting services in the areas of behavioral health prevention, nonprofit leadership, and grant writing. Andrea has worked in the behavioral health field for over 28 years, is certified in Ohio as a behavioral health prevention consultant (OCPC) and international behavioral health prevention specialist (ICPS) and is a certified QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor and Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) Instructor. She is a coach for the Ohio Coaching and Mentoring (OCAM) Network, and she uses the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessments in her coaching work. Andrea is also a certified grants professional (GPC) with extensive experience in fundraising. She is a Past President of the Miami Valley, Ohio, Chapter of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), and is an approved GPA speaker. During her career, Andrea has raised over $50 million to support a variety of behavioral health services. She graduated summa cum laude with her Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Dayton.   Please note: recording of this webinar will only be available to registered participants. About the webinar: This webinar is hosted by the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center, a program funded through SAMHSA. Participants who complete the webinar will receive a certificate of participation for 2 contact hours.   About the webinar: This webinar is hosted by the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center, a program funded through SAMHSA. Participants who complete the webinar will receive a certificate of participation for 2 contact hours.

Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals An In-Person Training!   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'll 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 curriculum utilizes evidence-based strategies for adult learning; and builds upon and complements existing workforce training curricula and resources (e.g., Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST), Foundations of Prevention Science and Practice Curriculum, and Universal Prevention Curriculum). Learning Objectives Describe the key elements of prevention planning and evaluation. Understand the 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 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. Location This is an in-person training and will take place at: START@West-MEC 5405 N 99th Ave. Glendale, AZ 86305 Dates and Times July 18, 2023, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm July 19, 2023, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm July 20, 2023, 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   Anthony Coetzer-Liversage, Ph.D. is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Psychology Department at the University of Rhode Island. He has recently joined the Social Sciences Research Center (SSRC) since September 2022. He completed his Ph.D. in Public Health at Kent State University where he worked as a graduate teaching assistant (TA) and was involved in numerous projects. Anthony’s research interests include implementation science, innovation, and human-centered design, within the realm of mental and behavioral health. His focus has been on substance use and working with underserved populations. Anthony hopes to continue exploring these areas of research and be able to apply them in different settings (e.g., forensic hospital, community mental health settings). Otherwise, you will find him traveling, hiking, or simply exploring local cultures.     Michelle Park, CPS, is originally from New Mexico, of the Laguna and Navajo Tribes and the Corn and Big Water Clans. She has made Hawaii home since 2003. Michelle started with the Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii (CDFH) in March 2004. Upon starting with the CDFH, her initial project was a coordinator for an Underage Drinking Project. Michelle is currently a Program Manager, Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) and consultant/trainer working on a Master Trainer status to support the SAPST and Prevention Ethics trainings within Hawaii. Her professional background prior to Hawaii includes conducting health education and prevention research programs at the University of New Mexico. She has conducted substance abuse prevention training and supports community prevention efforts as a consultant. Michelle currently facilitates direct service program outreach with youth, families, communities, and supports Hawaii’s workforce in training accessibility. She has worked with a variety of community, state and regional partners to consciously resonate cultural approaches with youth programs, local families, and community coalitions in the Pacific Rim. Her work experience demonstrates a variety of skills that emphasizes conducting effective prevention programs while building healthy and resilient communities using a grassroots approach. Cost  Free   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]).

COURSE DESCRIPTION Do you find it difficult to talk with families and communities about the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) study and its relationship with substance misuse? If so, you are not alone. Beginning with highlighting awareness of toxic stress and its impact on child development, this workshop will use a strengths-based approach and a trauma-informed lens to focus on positive childhood experiences, as well as building resilience. The workshop will offer examples of evidence-based strategies and promising community-practices that promote healthy youth development and prevent substance misuse.  PRESENTER Fabricia Prado is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist , LCSW, and is based out of Marietta, Georgia, United States. Fabricia specializes in the counseling of Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD Therapy, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Child or Adolescent, Codependency, Coping Skills, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, and more. The types of therapies Fabricia offers include, Acceptance And Commitment Therapy, Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors -, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Positive Psychology, Strength Based Therapy,Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy therapy.       

Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy An Enhanced Prevention Learning Series   Series Overview This 6-session distance learning series offers an interactive forum for participants to explore how to build protection in communities, schools, and families using the Social Development Strategy (SDS). This learning series will build participants’ understanding of shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy organizes protection into a strategy for action.  Participants will learn and practice using the SDS and its components to design activities that will build protection in families, schools, coalitions and communities.   This EPLS provides online consultation, skill-based learning and practice, group and individual activities, reading assignments, and discussion on topics essential to building protection using key learnings from prevention science.   Audience Community-level prevention practitioners and allied partners working to prevent substance misuse in the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center HHS Region 10: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Prevention professionals interested in this course but who work outside of Region 10 are encouraged to contact their region’s PTTC to learn what opportunities for similar courses are available to them.   Session Dates and Time July 13, 20, 27, and August 3, 10, 17, 2023 10:00 am – 11:30 am Alaska 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Pacific 12:00 pm – 01:30 pm Mountain (View in your time zone here)   Facilitator Blair Brooke-Weiss, MSPH, Senior Community Prevention Strategist. Blair is a member of the Center for Communities That Care’s training and coaching core. She is a certified Communities That Care trainer and coach and is also a certified Guiding Good Choices facilitator. Blair works with parents, community leaders, boards and coalitions, as well as regional and state prevention partners, to help them apply the lessons of prevention science to improve the well-being of their youth.       Participant Commitments and Expectations View a 20-minute video tutorial on Zoom if unfamiliar with the technology prior to the first session on Thursday, July 13, 2023.  Attend each of the six (1.5-hour) sessions in series Complete up to an hour of independent learning activities between each session. Use a web-camera and have appropriate technology to join the online videoconferencing platform (i.e., internet connection, built-in or USB webcam, laptop/tablet, 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.   Continuing Education To receive 15 continuing education hours, participants are expected to view the 20-minute video tutorial, complete individual pre-session learning assignments, join and actively engage in each session.    Registration Details Register for Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this registration opportunity to others Space is limited. Enroll now!   Cost is Free!   Questions?  Contact Holly Simak ([email protected]) for any questions or difficulty in registering 

Conducting an effective evaluation is essential to determine if you are meeting your goals for any project or program. An evaluation plan is one of the key documents that guides the evaluation process from beginning to end. An evaluation plan serves as your guidebook in making sure the evaluation is thorough, accurate, timely, and effective. It provides a detailed outline of the evaluation process and serves as a reference point for identifying your evaluation goals and determining the steps necessary for an effective evaluation. This course provides a step-by-step guide for creating an evaluation plan based on a proven effective, widely used template. After taking this course, you will better understand the importance of an evaluation plan, the basic elements of an effective evaluation plan, and how to use and share an evaluation plan to maintain credibility and effectiveness in your evaluation.    Learning objectives: Learn the key components of an effective evaluation plan  Be knowledgeable of resources available to develop effective evaluation plans    Dr. William Geary is an experienced evaluator, organizational consultant and trainer. With 22 years of experience working in prevention, he works with prevention coalitions, local health initiatives, service providers, state and county government agencies, and non-profits to help them track and achieve their goals. As the founder and lead consultant of Global Evaluation Solutions, his highly successful hands-on approach engages clients and focuses on the strategic and practical use of data and experience. Dr. Geary currently works with county probation and parole, local police departments, statewide prevention agencies, grass-roots prevention organizations and others. He is an experienced grant reviewer for the National Institute of Justice, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Office of Minority Health.   In addition, Dr. Geary is also the former Deputy Director of Evaluation and Research for the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). Dr. Geary is an Assistant Professor and Department Coordinator in Criminal Justice at Delaware County Community College in Media, PA. He is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Coach and resides in Doylestown, PA with his partner Andrea, two feisty cats (Willow and Jerry) and house-trained rabbit (Smudge).   CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the stated contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar on the video platform. Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days. If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] before the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.