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As a substance misuse prevention professional, we regularly face situations that require us to make ethical decisions. Often it is clear how to act ethically; sometimes it is not. This course explores the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics, brought to life with realistic examples designed to enhance participant understanding. The course also introduces a decision-making process to help practitioners apply this code to a variety of ethical dilemmas.   Learning Objectives: Define ethics and related terms Apply the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics to their work in prevention Use a four-step decision-making process to resolve ethical dilemmas   PRICE: Brought to you free of charge by the New England PTTC NOTE: Registration will be limited to professionals in New England (HHS Region 1). CERTIFICATION: This ethics training has been endorsed by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and meets the IC&RC’s prevention ethics education requirement for prevention specialist credentialing. Certificates for training hours provided. About the webinar: This webinar is hosted through the New England (HHS Region 1) Prevention Technology Transfer Center, a program funded by SAMHSA. This webinar was developed in response to an identified need to provide training for prevention professionals on ethics in prevention throughout the New England states (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT).        

Date: November 9, 2022 Format: Webinar   Time: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM EST Cost: FREE   Link to view the recorded webinar (recorded on November 9, 2022). No continuing education is available.    ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION Join the New England PTTC and the 2022 Fellows to learn about the six new research-based tools and resources created for the New England substance misuse prevention workforce to support their work in the Changing Landscape of Cannabis, with a focus on the IC & RC Prevention Domains.   Resources include: A Practical guide to introduce and assist preventionists on how to leverage social media as an environmental change strategy for cannabis prevention and adoption of health-promoting norms in school and community settings   A thought piece that applies lessons learned from underage drinking and tobacco use prevention programs to the evolving landscape of cannabis use this paper takes a restorative approach and provide recommendations to communities based on the successes and shortcomings of these programs. A presentation/ToolKit municipalities can use to learn about the implications of allowing retail cannabis businesses to operate in their community the tool kit will cover a variety of data-driven considerations communities may want to review and discuss prior to making any decisions. A communication frame that will compassionately educate parents caregivers and youth on the potential harms of cannabis use on young brains while reducing stigma. A new and improved multipronged cannabis prevention education tool to be used in an alternative to suspension programs the tool could be a standalone product for other school districts and community coalitions to use as an alternative to suspension program. A tool kit that prevention professionals and communities working on cannabis-related policy improvement can use to help support prevention and public health at a community level. Join us to learn about the RAD Fellowship program, learn about these new products, and ask the Fellows questions.   About the program: The New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center Research and Design (RAD) Fellowship program is an opportunity for professionals who have been in the field of prevention for five or more years to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team to develop an innovative piece of research and accompanying tool for the benefit of the workforce at large. This program will support a seven-month term, during which the Fellows will each create a tool or product around a central, priority subject area. At the end of the program, the Fellows will present their products to the workforce in a symposium meant to demonstrate how the products should and can be used.  Priority Subject Area for 2022: The Changing Landscape of Cannabis in New England with a focus on the IC & RC Domains. To see 2021's Fellowship Products on Diversity and Intentional Inclusion in New England, CLICK HERE. To read about the 2022 Fellows and their work, CLICK HERE.

Prevention Ethics An Enhanced Prevention Learning Series   Series Overview This two-week, four-session series offers an interactive experience that explores the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics using realistic examples designed to strengthen participants’ abilities to manage challenging situations in their work. The learning series is structured to provide online consultation, skill-based learning and practice, group and individual activities, reading assignments, and discussion on topics essential to the application of an ethical decision-making process. By the end of this learning series, participants will have: Defined ethics and related terms Described the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics Practiced using an ethical decision-making process to apply the Prevention Code of Ethics   Audience Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners working to prevent substance misuse in communities and tribes located in 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 November 8, 10, 15, and 17, 2022 12:00 pm – 01:30 pm Alaska 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm Pacific 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm Mountain (View in your time zone here)   Facilitator Christina López-Gutiérrez has extensive experience in evidence-based substance misuse prevention practices at the local, state, and bi-national levels. Her career began in the late 1990s, implementing “model” curricula in communities and evolved to providing Training and Technical Assistance to community-based coalitions, single state agencies, Promotores and Community Health Workers. Ms. López-Gutiérrez has been part of various training teams to include the U.S.-Mexico Border states and sister cities in Mexico with the delivery of the Strategic Prevention Framework in Spanish. More recently, Ms. López-Gutiérrez has participated in a state-wide evaluation team to support grantees aiming to decrease Prescription Misuse and Underage drinking. Psychology and Social Change from Penn State University, concentrating on both community member, and youth-led local data utilization.      Participant Commitments and Expectations View a 20-minute video tutorial on Zoom if unfamiliar with the technology prior to the first session on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  Attend each of the four (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 Participants who complete all four sessions will receive a certificate of attendance for nine (9) hours. No partial credit is given for this course. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements. This EPLS is relevant to those seeking certification or recertification as a Prevention Specialist and meets the basic requirements for prevention ethics for this type of certification. This training will not meet the requirements for anyone seeking treatment or recovery support-related certification or licensure.   Registration Details Register for Prevention Ethics 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 Karen Totten ([email protected]) for any questions or difficulty in registering 

This course is filled, as is the waitlist for the course. We are not accepting anymore applications at this time. We will be holding another course in early 2023. To be notified when we open up another course, sign up for our weekly emails: WEEKLY EMAIL LINK.    We will also announce the course opening on our FACEBOOK PAGE. If you "Like" and "Follow" our Facebook page, the post regarding the course opening will show up in your news feed.    IMPORTANT NOTE: To register for the SAPST: Complete the free, self-paced online course Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics. Complete and submit the online application for this course. Please have your certificate of completion for the Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention course available – you will be asked to upload it during the application process. The course is limited to 40 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis for applicants who meet the required criteria. Click the “REGISTER” button above to access the application form. The deadline to apply is 5:00 PM CT on October 3, 2022; however, registration may close prior to October 3 if the course has been filled.     TRAINING DATES: November 7, 10, 14, and 17, 2022 from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT     HOW TO APPLY: Click the “REGISTER” button above to access the application form. This training is full.  Registration is closed.      DESCRIPTION: The Virtual Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) is an innovative distance-learning training that blends a pre-requisite, self-paced online course with a combination of live, interactive sessions conducted over video conferencing and individual homework assignments completed before and between the live sessions. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), the Virtual SAPST provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that improve substance-related outcomes, reduce behavioral health disparities, and improve wellness. The Virtual SAPST includes the following topic areas: Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (self-paced, online)      Basic terminology and facts      History of substance use and prevention in the U.S.      Addiction and the brain      Effects and health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs Setting the Foundation: From Theory to Practice (live video-conference sessions and homework activities)      Behavioral health      Institute of Medicine’s/National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Continuum of Care      Public health approach      Risk and protective factors      Developmental perspective Application: SAMHSA’s SPF (live video-conference sessions and homework activities)      Assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, and evaluation      Cultural competence, sustainability     AUDIENCE: The SAPST is designed for: Entry-level (less than five years) prevention administrators and practitioners Members of substance misuse prevention community coalitions Professionals working in fields related to substance misuse prevention Training and technical assistance providers supporting those in the substance misuse prevention workforce and the broader community Please note that priority will be given to those applicants who are substance misuse prevention practitioners located in HHS Region 5: Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. If you live outside Region 5, you are welcome to complete the application and be placed on the waitlist. Individuals from outside Region 5 will be accepted as space is available.     PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS: Complete the self-paced online course, Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics, and submit the online application Participate in all 4 virtual sessions of training on November 7, 10, 14, and 17 from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT Complete and submit homework assignments between each training session via a Google form (approx. 2 hours of homework will be assigned each session) Have the appropriate technology and work environment available to join the Zoom training sessions Actively engage during training sessions using both camera and microphone — participants must be on camera at least 90% of the time.     CERTIFICATES: Participants that fully attend all sessions and satisfy all course requirements will receive a certificate of attendance for 22 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 for their specific continuing education certification requirements.     PRESENTERS: Tracy Desovich  Tracy Desovich serves as a training and technical assistance consultant for the Great Lakes PTTC through her position at the Education Development Center (EDC). She has more than 30 years of experience in substance misuse prevention and public health, primarily with community level practitioners in Massachusetts and with schools in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Before joining EDC, Tracy directed two Massachusetts regional technical assistance centers and developed, implemented, and evaluated prevention services on two different college campuses.     Albert Gay  Albert Gay is a national trainer and consultant in the field of substance use prevention. He has worked with governmental agencies, as well as with Indiana University’s School of Public Health as an Education and Training Specialist and Research Associate with the Prevention Insights.  In this position, he coordinates substance use and HIV prevention strategies and training. Nationally, he has trained the behavioral health workforce, the United States military, and diverse population groups and community coalitions in the Strategic Prevention Framework. Locally, Albert was the coordinator for a Communities That Care coalition; and currently, he is the chair of a county council and a key stakeholder for a city-wide coalition (both of which are Drug-Free Communities Coalitions). Besides prevention, his other areas of interest include youth work, faith-based initiatives, mental health promotion, social justice, cultural competence, historical trauma, organizational development, and strategic planning         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 Description and Objectives Community prevention practitioners are cultural brokers who understand the values and norms of their community. Current research demonstrates that when communities effectively implement evidence-based interventions to prevent youth access to substances, communities also benefit from a reduction in firearm-related violence. This presentation will explore how five core values (Safety, Protection, Responsibility, Freedom, and Community) expressed by owners of firearms can act as a bridging tool to strengthen and expand substance misuse prevention efforts, prevent suicide by firearms, and promote safer communities.  This presentation will highlight existing coalition efforts that promote safety by reducing easy access to firearms and medications. The Safer Homes, Suicide Aware program educates the public on the potential deadliness of easy access to firearms and medications if available during a time of crisis. Led by Forefront Suicide Prevention and the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, the Safer Homes Coalition is comprised of firearms retailers, healthcare providers, and suicide prevention experts who around shared a single goal to save lives. This session will provide practical knowledge and practice to reduce substance use and firearm access.     Date and Time Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:30 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. Alaska 12:30 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. Pacific 01:30 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. 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 Jeffrey Chen-Ning Sung, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist and a clinical assistant professor with the UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. His work focuses on education and training in the areas of suicide prevention and suicide care.  Particular interests include supporting clinicians who have experienced the loss of a patient to suicide and building knowledge among healthcare professionals about cultural aspects of firearm ownership and use.   Dr. Sung earned his M.D. at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. His clinical interests focus on psychotherapy. He has taught psychodynamic theory, suicide risk assessment, and managing response to patient suicide.   Brett Bass is the Safer Homes, Suicide Aware Program Manager.  He joins Forefront after years of volunteering on the Firearms Subcommittee of the Safer Homes task force. Brett enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in 2006, completing Military Police School in 2007 as the Honor Graduate of his class.  He reported to MWSS-473, Det. A in Fresno, CA shortly thereafter and was mobilized to active duty.  Upon moving to Washington, Brett transferred to H&S Co. 4th LSB out of Ft. Lewis.  He deployed to Latvia with his battalion in 2010, Kuwait (from 2011-2012) and Afghanistan (from 2012-2013) as an individual augment with MARCENT. After returning to the United States, Brett began his career in the firearms industry after many years of civilian work in private security.  He currently holds Range Safety Officer, Chief Range Safety Officer, pistol instructor, and rifle instructor certifications from the National Rifle Association as well as CPR, AED, & basic first aid instructor certifications from the Health & Safety Institute.  Brett has trained under some of the world’s most respected defensive shooting instructors, including Ken Hackathorn, Larry Vickers, Daryl Holland, John Holschen, Zach Harrison, and David Sanders.  He has trained thousands of students in the safe, responsible, and effective use of firearms. Additionally, Brett is a volunteer with the Washington Firearms Tragedy Prevention Network. He lives in southern Snohomish County with his cat, Louisiana (LouLou).   Registration Register for the Webinar - Safer Homes, Safer Communities: Firearms, safety, culture, and substance misuse prevention   Continuing Education Participants will receive a certificate of attendance for 1.5 hours for participating in the live webinar.    Questions Please contact Karen Totten ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions, please contact Michelle Frye-Spray ([email protected]).

Participating in continuing education, training or professional development activities are often a requirement of our jobs. We can also invest in professional development to increase our knowledge and deliver more effective services. But fitting professional development into our schedules can feel like a challenge. Plus, it’s not always clear how to determine which opportunities to select or prioritize. This two-part virtual learning event will look at professional development and certification as key steps for how prevention staff can personally build their skills and a career while remaining up-to-date in the evolving field of substance prevention. We will identify several benefits of continual learning for prevention staff, especially those new to the field, review how new research and developments in substance misuse prevention drive the need for ongoing professional development of staff, briefly explore how professional development can help prepare staff to fill any variety of career paths available, introduce the substance abuse prevention competencies as identified by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), and discuss prevention specialist certification as one step to professionalization. We will also identify resources to support individuals with preparation for certification and developing a professional development career plan. Session 1 will highlight the importance and benefits of professional development for prevention staff and introduce steps in developing a personal professional development plan.

DESCRIPTION: Improve your outlook and reduce harmful stress through humor. That’s the message of this seriously funny workshop where you will get to practice applied therapeutic exercises that you can use every day to improve your wellbeing and the wellness of your clients and others around you.    Research has shown that accessing humor and laughter directly after a stressful situation reduces stress hormones and creates lasting, positive feelings. Muscles relax, breathing changes, and the brain releases endorphins, natural painkillers, and other psychological benefits. Mallori and Lodge will teach you how to laugh off difficult times, and as a result turn the negative impacts of stress into the positive benefits of humor.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to…   Identify how laughter is used to reduce stress.  Develop a personalized humor application.  Explore how humor can be a resource to strengthen psychological safety and build community.     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.    PRESENTERS:  Mallori DeSalle    Mallori DeSalle is a licensed mental health counselor, an internationally certified prevention specialist, motivational interviewing trainer and a certified humor professional. As a speaker and trainer, she has sparked curiosity in both the young and young-at-heart. Her passion for creating a lasting impact led her to the public health field and for the past 14 years she has worked at Prevention Insights, a center within the School of Public Health at Indiana University, Bloomington.  Mallori works with people all over the world. She served on the Board of Directors for the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor and in 2021 became a TEDx speaker. Her credentials don’t impress her family, but occasionally her corny jokes do make them laugh.    Lodge McCammon  Dr. Lodge McCammon is a therapeutic humorist, instructional designer, author, musician, and international education consultant who provides professional services, including keynote speeches, workshops, curriculum development, and a variety of training programs. He works with school districts, universities, nonprofits, and businesses (e.g., Palm Beach Schools, University of the West Indies, Discovery Education, Microsoft, Amazon, The Coca-Cola Company). Most recently, Lodge facilitated a month of therapeutic humor for the Nourished Teachers Community, which is a Facebook-funded initiative focused on helping educators cope with work stress and avoid burnout. He uses a program that he designed called “Laugh It Off!" to help his clients transform their daily frustrations into humor.     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.

The Southeast PTTC, in partnership with Carolinas CARE Partnership, presents “HIV A to Z: An Interactive Training for Prevention & Treatment Providers” Tuesday, November 1, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET This interactive learning opportunity will examine Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through an intersectional lens.  During this 6-hour virtual training, participants will learn about the history, as well as the future, of HIV.  Instructors will use activities, videos, case studies, and interactive lecture format to introduce topics such as HIV Basics, History, Trauma, Homelessness, Mental Health, Substance Use, and Prevention Options for SUD professionals and other providers. Please register by completing the form linked to the above button. The event invitation and virtual link will be sent via email following registration. This course is approved by the NCASPPB   By the end of this 6-hour training, participants will be able to:  Explain three of more facts about the history of HIV  Identify factors that often intersect with HIV including mental health, trauma, and homelessness  Execute activities and conversations to better understand the experiences of those affected by HIV    Presenters include: Shannon Farrar  Leslie Dill  Reginald Walker  Derrick Pegg  Albrea Crowder    About Carolinas CARE Partnership: Carolinas CARE Partnership, a dynamic HIV and Housing service provider for the Charlotte region, provides services including Community Education, HIV and STI testing, Linkage to Care, Medical Case Management, Mental Health, Housing Subsidies and Supportive Services, Housing Information Services, Opioid Prevention Planning for LGBTQIA populations, and Transcend Charlotte – services for trans* adults. In addition, we own 21 units of affordable housing and have undergone training to ensure our staff and services are trauma-informed, wellness-focused, and racially just.  About OPT Out Program: The goal of the OPT Out Program is to increase collaboration between Carolinas CARE Partnership and local agencies to address opioid misuse for those we serve.  Our target population is LGBTQ people ages 14-25 and people living with HIV.  We are inspired to increase awareness and decrease stigma related to substance use disorders and HIV/AIDS.  We focus on community engagement and opioid misuse prevention with a trauma-informed, harm reduction approach.  Ultimately, OPT Out will reduce prescription drug misuse, among those we serve, through our coalition and partnerships with community stakeholders.  We are working to help youth opt out of substance misuse!

The Southeast PTTC is pleased to present a 3-part series focused on alcohol policies. In collaboration with the Center for Advancing Alcohol Science to Practice and the US Alcohol Policy Alliance, this interactive webinar will discuss alcohol policy strategies that are effective in reducing excessive drinking, including underage drinking and their associated community-level harms. We will explore a range of strategies and discuss their levels of effectiveness.  Participants will learn: •    How alcohol policy strategies can address excessive drinking, including underage drinking at the community level; •    Share examples of alcohol policy strategies being used in communities across the country; •    How these policy strategies complement the prevention work already happening in local communities.   About the Presenters: Elizabeth Parsons Associate Director, Center for Advancing Alcohol Science to Practice. Liz Parsons has worked in the youth and community health field for 20 years, specializing in youth substance use prevention for the last 14 years. She has led local youth substance use   prevention initiatives in several communities in Massachusetts and was a leader in the public health response to Massachusetts’ review of alcohol laws. Liz has presented about local and state alcohol policy implementation at local and national forums. She   especially enjoys supporting public health professionals in their efforts to increase awareness and knowledge about impactful alcohol policies and connecting alcohol policy research with practitioner efforts in communities. Liz has a Master of Education from the University of Bristol, UK. ​   Michael Sparks Michael Sparks is an Alcohol Policy Specialist and Co-Chair for the US Alcohol Policy Alliance Advisory Board. He is also the President of SparksInitiatives. His primary interest is working with communities to use policy to reduce alcohol-related problems. Michael currently serves as a consultant and trainer to communities across the country and is a trainer for Community Anti-drug Coalitions of America. He also works in a consulting role with Wake Forest University and Johns Hopkins University on alcohol policy issues. He has expertise in the alcohol policy field as well as in the areas of community building, using local control strategies to manage problematic alcohol and drug environments, the legislative process, and neighborhood revitalization.   Snigdha Peddireddy Snigdha is a Fellow currently supporting the Training and Technical Assistance Center and Alcohol Action Network. She is an early-career alcohol and other drug policy researcher with expertise in policy evaluation and statistical modeling methods. Broadly, Snigdha studies the impacts of structural determinants on inequities in substance use-related harms. She is a current PhD student at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health. Snigdha also holds an MPH in Health Behavior from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BS in Neuroscience from Duke University.   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] at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.  

Date: October 27, 2022 Format: Webinar   Time: 1:00 PM—2:30 PM EST Cost: FREE   Link to view the recorded webinar (recorded on October 27, 2022). No continuing education is available.    ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION Join the New England PTTC for a Prevention in Action panel discussion exploring Drug Take Back Day events and related efforts to reduce the illicit use of prescription medications across New England. This webinar will include a spotlight on what coalitions around the region are doing to support drug take-back as well as a presentation from the DEA on their new and ongoing initiatives.   About the webinar: This webinar is hosted through the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center, a program funded through a cooperative agreement with SAMHSA. This webinar was planned as part of the Prevention in Action series to highlight successful prevention initiatives for prevention professionals in New England. Certificates of participation (1.5 contact hours) will be awarded to participants who attend the full webinar.

DESCRIPTION: Stuck in a rut? Scrambling for time? Wondering what's next? Are your requests for volunteers met with crickets? One of the biggest struggles that organizations have in this busy culture is to attract and retain volunteers and staff, in addition to garnering the support of the community in their efforts as well. Attend this session to learn from over 20 years of experience engaging the community, recruiting volunteers, and making connections to support that sustainability of your coalition to make the most out of your valuable time…and theirs!     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Describe best practices in engagement of volunteers, key stakeholders, and the community Implement strategies to maximize and generate resources in their community to achieve their mission Use resources and the tools from the webinar to increase engagement in their prevention efforts     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: Melissa Moore  Melissa Moore has worked in Public Health for over 20 years, leading substance abuse prevention and coalition efforts in multiple diverse communities. Emphasizing the need to go beyond education to address the factors that contribute to substance abuse, Ms. Moore has helped lead assessment, planning, implementation and grant writing efforts to transform the way communities tackle this daunting burden. An expert in engagement and communication, Ms. Moore is always looking for opportunities to take great ideas and move them into tangible actions answering the age-old question...We recognize this is an issue, now what can we do about it?     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.

Date: October 19, 2022 Format: Webinar   Time: 9:00 AM—11:30 AM EST or 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST Cost: FREE   ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION Join the New England PTTC in a Community Conversation on Opioid Use Disorder hosted through the Recovery Center of Excellence at the University of Rochester. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore stigma around Opioid Use Disorder through arts and conversation. A Community Conversation on Opioid Use Disorder is not an "academic - this is what stigma is" training. Really, it is a conversation for people to explore stigma, how we support people with OUD and their families, and how we work together in our communities to reduce stigma. This workshop is highly interactive and discussion-based. We use many portraits and videos to facilitate the conversation. If you want to see some of the portraits, here is a link to our website: https://recoverycenterofexcellence.org/learn/stigma   We will hold two sessions of this event to accommodate more people. As you register, you can select the session that works best for your schedule. Morning Session - Wednesday 10/19, 9:00-11:30 am Afternoon Session - Wednesday 10/19, 2:00-4:30 pm   WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE This workshop is intended primarily for participants in rural areas in the New England region (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT); however, remaining spaces may be filled by those living or working in non-rural communities. After the workshop, participants who may be interested in taking this presentation back to their communities can request information on participating in a train-the-trainer event.   About the webinar: This event is coordinated through the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) in collaboration with the University of Rochester Recovery Center of Excellence (RCOE). This HRSA RCORP RCOE program is supported by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $15.7M with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The New England PTTC is supported through a cooperative agreement with SAMHSA in the US DHHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by SAMHSA, HRSA, HHS or the US Government.

Date: October 19, 2022 Format: Webinar   Time: 9:00 AM—11:30 AM EST or 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST Cost: FREE   ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION Join the New England PTTC in a Community Conversation on Opioid Use Disorder hosted through the Recovery Center of Excellence at the University of Rochester. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore stigma around Opioid Use Disorder through arts and conversation. A Community Conversation on Opioid Use Disorder is not an "academic - this is what stigma is" training. Really, it is a conversation for people to explore stigma, how we support people with OUD and their families, and how we work together in our communities to reduce stigma. This workshop is highly interactive and discussion-based. We use many portraits and videos to facilitate the conversation. If you want to see some of the portraits, here is a link to our website: https://recoverycenterofexcellence.org/learn/stigma   We will hold two sessions of this event to accommodate more people. As you register, you can select the session that works best for your schedule. Morning Session - Wednesday 10/19, 9:00-11:30 am Afternoon Session - Wednesday 10/19, 2:00-4:30 pm   WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE This workshop is intended primarily for participants in rural areas in the New England region (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT); however, remaining spaces may be filled by those living or working in non-rural communities. After the workshop, participants who may be interested in taking this presentation back to their communities can request information on participating in a train-the-trainer event.   About the webinar: This event is coordinated through the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) in collaboration with the University of Rochester Recovery Center of Excellence (RCOE). This HRSA RCORP RCOE program is supported by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $15.7M with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The New England PTTC is supported through a cooperative agreement with SAMHSA in the US DHHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by SAMHSA, HRSA, HHS or the US Government.

Description: Data sources estimate that between 25 to 75% of people who survive different forms of abuse and/or a violent trauma develop issues related to substance use. Despite the prevalence of trauma, it often goes undetected particularly in people already dealing with life challenges and at high risk of substance use, misuse, and mental health problems. This interactive training will review variations of trauma, and factors that can increase the likelihood of re-traumatization, and how the use of trauma informed care principles are preventive and support effective engagement and care. Discussion will also explore de-escalation and self-regulation techniques, and the importance of provider self-care for person centered, trauma informed care. Trainer: Diana Padilla, CLC, CARC, 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 provides training and technical assistance on implementation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), and Equity & Inclusion capacity building opportunities. Credits: This training meets the requirements for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three 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. Participants are required to attend the session in its entirety, turn on their video cameras, and actively participate in order to receive credit.

Prevention Basics An Enhanced Prevention Learning Series Series Overview: This 8-session skill-building series offers a unique, interactive introduction to the field of substance misuse prevention. Participants examine the history of substance misuse prevention, key concepts, and foundational framework, the Strategic Prevention Framework, SAMHSA’s five-step, data-driven planning process. Training participants build basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify prevention priorities and develop a plan to implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions. This virtual learning series offers structured skill-based learning opportunities, individual reading and learning activities, group activities, and discussions to enhance learning application and outcomes. By the end of the EPLS, participants will be able to: Define prevention Explain the continuum of care List the criteria for research-based risk factors Describe how the Social Development Strategy operationalizes protective factors Describe the five steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), including the key tasks for each List three essential keys to sustainability Explain the importance of addressing health disparities in the context of substance misuse prevention planning and implementation Describe how cultural humility is essential in our work in the prevention field   Prerequisite To register for this Enhanced Prevention Learning Series (EPLS), you must first complete the free, self-paced online course Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics on HealtheKnowledge.org.  Please have your certificate of completion ready to upload. You will be asked for it during the registration process.   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: Rick Collins, MS, CPS, is a Cincinnati, OH native who has resided in Hawai‘i since 2003.  He specializes in community organizing and public health policy advocacy on alcohol and drug use prevention. In 2012, Rick helped organize concerned residents establish a new community coalition to address youth substance use problems occurring on Maui, and served as its coordinator for the first four years. He is the co-founder of the Hawai‘i Alcohol Policy Alliance, a statewide coalition whose mission is to advocate for public health-focused alcohol policies, and he currently serves as Coalition Director for three community coalitions across Hawai‘i. His experience includes establishing new coalitions, planning and implementing prevention programs and community-level strategies, grassroots organizing, and mobilizing a statewide effort to advocate for state-level alcohol and drug prevention policies. Rick works as a consultant for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, and he provides training and technical assistance to community coalitions and prevention professionals locally and across the country. He is a Certified Prevention Specialist and holds an MS in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University and a BA in Religious Studies from the University of Dayton.     Participant Commitments: Commit to attend eight sessions of training, for 1.5 hours on scheduled series days/times. 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 or improve skills. Complete an average of 1.5 hours of independent learning activities between each session.     Dates and Times: States & American Samoa: Weekly on Wednesday: Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9*, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 2022 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: Weekly on Thursdays: Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10*, 17, Dec. 1, & 8, 2022 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) *Due to daylight savings time ending on November 6, start times may change.   Certificates of Attendance: Participants who complete all 8 sessions will receive a certificate of attendance for 22.5 contact hours. No partial credit is given for this course. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.    Register Here: Prevention Basics, an Enhanced Prevention Learning Series 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 Karen Totten ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration. For all other questions, please contact Britany Wiele ([email protected]).

Date: October 12, 2022 Format: Webinar Contact Hours: 1.25 (NAADAC pending) Time: 1 PM—2:30 PM ET Cost: FREE Target Audience: Prevention Professionals   COURSE DESCRIPTION Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions worldwide, and stigma creates barriers to early intervention, screening, treatment, and effective recovery. Addressing addiction like a disease instead of a moral failing requires shifts in practice as well as understanding. There is also a significant body of research defining the most effective treatments for substance use disorder (SUD). Yet many myths persist about the nature of addiction and the right ways to treat it. These myths remain due to various factors, most of which are rooted in deep-set cultural notions of addiction that fail to consider the science behind the disorder. These myths are uniquely harmful as they are often “assumed” to be true and thus considered by some to be self-evident. In this two-part presentation, participants will learn about addiction myths and misinformation, including the myth of ”28 days," the myth of replacing one drug for another, and the myth of “rock bottom”.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn about common myths and misconceptions about addiction and how to dispel them. Understand common myths around Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). Understand that addiction is a chronic relapsing disease and how to change the messaging in community.   PRESENTERS Jessica Hulsey, BA is the Executive Director of the Addiction Policy Forum, a national nonprofit organization that leads the fight against the deadly consequences of addiction and helps patients, families, and communities affected by the disease. Jessica has more than 25 years of experience in the field of prevention, treatment, and policy solutions to address substance use disorders and has collaborated with our nation’s top scientists to translate the science of addiction into digestible content for patients, families, and other key audiences.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.25 NAADAC(pending) contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in Zoom. 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].

There are no more registration slots available for this training.   IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION: This Foundations in Prevention Intensive Training Course requires an application. The course is limited to 30 participants due to the highly interactive and intensive curriculum. Applicants who meet the required criteria will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Before applying, you will need to complete a free, self-paced online course. Please be prepared to upload your certificate of completion for this course during the application process. Application Pre-requisite Course: Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics The application deadline is 5:00 PM CT on September 29, 2022.     HOW TO APPLY: Complete the pre-requisite online course and then click the “REGISTER” button above to access the application form.       DESCRIPTION: This 8-session intensive training course offers a uniquely interactive online introduction to the foundations of substance misuse prevention. Participants examine the key concepts of substance misuse prevention and the Strategic Prevention Framework. Participants build basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify prevention priorities and develop a plan to implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions. This course offers structured, skill-based learning opportunities, readings, and learning assignments to complete between sessions, along with group activities and discussions to enhance application of the new skills.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of this series, participants will be able to: Define prevention Explain the continuum of care List the criteria for research-based risk factors Describe how the Social Development Strategy (SDS) operationalizes protective factors Describe the five steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), including the key tasks for each List three essential keys to sustainability Explain the importance of addressing health disparities in the context of substance misuse prevention planning and implementation Describe how cultural competency is essential in our work in the prevention field     TRAINING SCHEDULE: Oct 6, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31, and Nov 3, 2022 from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CT     PARTIPANT COMMITMENT AND PARTICIPATION EXPECTATIONS: Pre-Training: Complete the self-paced online course, Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics and submit certificate of completion with your application. Participate in all 8 training sessions in full. Complete 1 to 2 hours of homework and submit completed work via Google forms at least one hour prior to each session. Use a web-camera and have the appropriate technology to join the online video conferencing 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. This is not a webinar series. Active participation on camera is essential.   CERTIFICATES: A certificate of participation for 21 hours will be given to participants that attend all Zoom sessions and complete all homework assignments. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.   PRESENTER:  Scott Waller, MEd, CPP Scott Waller is recently retired from the State of Washington. He has been involved in substance misuse prevention efforts on a county, state, or national level since 1984. For both the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery he developed programs and partnerships to maximize the benefits of substance misuse prevention, mental health promotion and suicide prevention, and pedestrian and bicycle safety.   AUDIENCE: This intensive training is being offered for substance misuse prevention practitioners located in HHS Region 5: Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Professionals working in Region 5 will be given priority in the application process. If you live outside HHS Region 5, you are welcome to complete the application and be placed on the waiting list. Any available space after the application deadline will be offered to those on the waiting list.   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.

Date: October 5, 2022 Format: Webinar Contact Hours: 1.25 (NAADAC pending) Time: 1 PM—2:30 PM ET Cost: FREE Target Audience: Prevention Professionals   COURSE DESCRIPTION Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions worldwide, and stigma creates barriers to early intervention, screening, treatment, and effective recovery. Addressing addiction like a disease instead of a moral failing requires shifts in practice as well as understanding. To challenge stigma, we must revise outdated ways of thinking about addiction to better align with the medical discoveries about what addiction does to the brain, and how it is most effectively addressed. In the first part of this two-part presentation, participants will learn about the basic principles of stigma, how stigma manifests and is categorized, how individuals with SUD are disproportionately stigmatized, and evidence-based stigma interventions.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand the basic principles of stigma Understand how stigma manifests for people with SUD Understand evidence-based stigma interventions Learn about common myths and misconceptions about addiction and how to dispel them   PRESENTERS Jessica Hulsey, BA is the Executive Director of the Addiction Policy Forum, a national nonprofit organization that leads the fight against the deadly consequences of addiction and helps patients, families, and communities affected by the disease. Jessica has more than 25 years of experience in the field of prevention, treatment, and policy solutions to address substance use disorders and has collaborated with our nation’s top scientists to translate the science of addiction into digestible content for patients, families, and other key audiences.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.25 NAADAC(pending) contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in Zoom. 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].

DESCRIPTION: Dr. Toomey will discuss the key components of community organizing to achieve changes in the community to address a range of public health problems, including excessive alcohol use and related harms. These components include community assessments, one-on-one discussions, building action teams and leadership skills, creating an action plan, and implementing the action plan. The webinar will emphasize using community organizing to be strategic and move towards action.      LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Following this webinar, participants will be able to: describe the key components of community organizing and— consider the application of community organizing to their work.     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.     RECORDINGS:  You can access recordings and training materials from the previous sessions in this series using the links below: September 20: Effecting Change through Alcohol Control Policies  September 27: Underage Drinking: What's the Big Deal and What Do We Do About It?      PRESENTER: Traci L. Toomey, PhD Traci L. Toomey, PhD is a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. She serves as the director of the Alcohol Epidemiology Program at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on the prevention of problems related to use of substances, including alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. Much of her research has addressed underage alcohol use and over service of alcohol. She has a PhD in epidemiology from the University of Minnesota.   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.  

Date: September 29, 2022 Format: Webinar Contact Hours: 1.25 (Certificate of Attendance) Time: 2 PM—3:30 PM ET Cost: FREE Target Audience: Prevention Professionals   COURSE DESCRIPTION Recovery Month seeks to promote and support innovative treatments and practices while celebrating individuals in recovery and the dedication of service providers and community members across the country who make recovery obtainable for all who need it the most. While there are many intricate paths for individuals to gain long-term recovery, the peer perspective, treatment options, spirituality, and community support are parts of the "village approach" to sustain freedom from substance use. Is this enough? Underrepresented communities have long been affected by the lack of social support and resources. A holistic approach helps meet an individual's social, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs. This webinar will examine the scope of peers' roles and how they execute a holistic approach within their communities. We will unpack the barriers peers have while working with marginalized and vulnerable communities and the actions taken to ensure equitable treatment to the clients they serve. This webinar will also explore the techniques used by peers to address the ever-evolving needs of communities.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Discuss 2-3 SAMHSA's guiding principles of recovery and their connection to individuals, families, and communities. Define the role of peers and examine their contribution to the holistic approach to recovery. Explore the barriers of social determinants of health and the challenges clients face seeking recovery. Give examples of how partnerships are formulated to ensure healthier individuals and communities.   PRESENTERS Demetrie Garner, CPRS, as a Peer Recovery Specialist, has been presented with the unique opportunity of working in the largest Emergency Department in the state of Maryland. This has given him the vantage point to encounter minority disparities. A lack of health communication targeted to African-Americans and other minorities help further this disparity. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, the visible cracks of systemic inadequacies in health care and its access garners attention and policy changes in patients with substance use disorders. Having the experience in active addiction abusing opiates, cocaine, and alcohol for 26 years with countless relapses fostered the experience needed to help others in active addiction. Finding recovery over the last 2 and 1/2 years while working in the recovery field has given Demetrie a unique perspective in recidivism and retention throughout the process of recovery. With the help of the God of his understanding (Jesus Christ), Narcotics Anonymous, and healthy relationships, the pathway of a daily reprieve from active addiction is now possible. Continuous work through pastoral licensed counseling has unlocked the acceptance of childhood molestation and recovery from trauma. After 21 years since Demetrie decided to drop out of high school in the 11th grade, education seemed to become more important to obtain. If he wants to help individuals who look like himself and suffer from trauma and active addiction, then higher education has to be pursued. While at the University of Maryland at Baltimore County, currently a sophomore, Demetrie’s interest in studies is in the social science of public health. Future involvement with research is being pursued with patients that have wait times in emergency rooms with substance use disorders. Previous research this past semester has examined minorities  hesitancy to receive Covid vaccinations. Demetrie is currently a Pre-McNair Scholar with ambitions to attend UMBC School of Public Policy M.P.P Program Spring of 2022.   Lisa Connors, LCPC, NCC, MAC, ABD is an Associate Pastor at In His Image International Ministry, Inc. She is a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Board-Certified Coach, Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Grief Counseling Specialist. Ms. Connors is Certified in Thanatology [the study of death, dying, and bereavement]. She has been in the human services/social work/counseling fields for 30 years and has worked in a variety of settings providing services to the despondent and downtrodden. Ms. Connors works tirelessly to help others reach their fullest potential in life, supporting and empowering those who have been oppressed, stigmatized, marginalized, and victimized. Her greatest passion is working with, serving, and providing training related to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use and mental health disorders, violence/abuse/trauma, grief and loss, racial and social injustices. Ms. Connors is a mental health therapist providing services to individuals who have co-occurring issues. In addition to her pastoral and clinical work, Ms. Connors is a college professor. She has taught at the University of Maryland and is currently teaching at Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland. Like many women of color, Ms. Connors has experienced various forms of oppression. Ms. Connors earned her Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Professional Counseling degrees, respectively, and is a Doctoral Candidate completing her Ph.D. in Psychology.      Maurice Harrison-El is the Behavioral Health Program Coordinator for MedStar Health Baltimore Regional Hospitals. He is also a certified Trainer-of-Trainer for the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) with a concentrated domain in Ethics Reconsideration and Basic Coaching. As a certified Peer Specialist and Peer Supervisor his leadership in the field has managed multiple Peer Coaches in obtaining their Specialist Certification. As Program Coordinator for MedStar Behavioral Health he is also a direct supervisor for the Hepatitis C micro-elimination virus program. In 1979 Maurice began experimenting with drugs and alcohol that lead to 30 years of active addiction. With multiple incarcerations and in-patient treatment, he has an extensive knowledge of institutional programs. Through a multi-faceted approach to recovery, he has decided to give back to the community of substance use disorders by first working as a Peer Recovery Coach for 5 years. Seeing his contribution to the Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment program (SBIRT) MedStar developed a role as Regional Coordinator to supervise and instruct best evidence-based approaches to substance use disorders throughout MedStar’s four Baltimore Hospitals. He tirelessly works with Peer Coaches to ensure that all tools to engage in motivational interviewing are at their disposal. As a liaison between emergency care and patient placement he has developed an extensive resource of inpatient, outpatient, and maintenance assisted programs throughout the Baltimore region. In addition to his career at MedStar he is a family-oriented person that sees the important value of men being present in the family dynamic. He believes that the structure of our youth will enable them to seek internal satisfaction with oneself instead of external validation with gangs and drugs.   *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].

COURSE DESCRIPTION Unlike other prevention strategies, such as implementing a school curriculum, policy work can feel overwhelming due to the multiple stakeholders involved and the variety of activities needed to be successful. This webinar seeks to demystify policy work for practitioners and increase their comfort with and ability to engage in it effectively. The first webinar, Essentials for Prevention Practitioners,  will focus on critical elements for practitioners interested in engaging in alcohol policy work. The second webinar, Implementation Essentials, builds upon the first and provides greater detail on how practitioners can plan for and implement effective policy strategies.    This two-part series on alcohol policy will provide prevention practitioners and their partners with strategies for identifying policies, mobilizing support,  achieving alcohol policy change at the community level, and connecting policy strategies to a comprehensive prevention approach. P1 Connecting Alcohol Policy Strategies to a Comprehensive Prevention Approach: Essentials   Part 2 Connecting Alcohol Policy Strategies to a Comprehensive Prevention Approach: Implementation Registration         PRESENTER Maureen Busalacchi, is currently the Director of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project (WisAPP) at the Medical College of Wisconsin Comprehensive Injury Center. She has had decades of experience in public health policy and systems change as she ran Smoke-Free Wisconsin and lead successful smoke-free air and tobacco tax campaigns. She also chaired the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (SCAODA) ad-hoc committee which rolled out the report on how to reduce excessive drinking in Wisconsin earlier this year. She currently is co-chair of Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) Public Affairs Committee. Maureen is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences on advocacy, systems change and public health issues.  Recently, she served at the Advancing a Healthier Endowment at MCW as a program manager advising in policy and systems change applicants and over 45 grantees. She served as an advisor to the Healthy Wisconsin Leadership Institute and WI Initiative to Promote Healthy Lifestyles (WIPHL), and a mentor for the Wisconsin Women’s Policy Institute. She has served on a city council and president of her children’s PTO and neighborhood association. She lives in Madison with her husband, daughters, dogs, and a large bird.      

COURSE DESCRIPTION Unlike other prevention strategies, such as implementing a school curriculum, policy work can feel overwhelming due to the multiple stakeholders involved and the variety of activities needed to be successful. This webinar seeks to demystify policy work for practitioners and increase their comfort with and ability to engage in it effectively. The first webinar, Essentials for Prevention Practitioners,  will focus on critical elements for practitioners interested in engaging in alcohol policy work. The second webinar, Implementation Essentials, builds upon the first and provides greater detail on how practitioners can plan for and implement effective policy strategies.    This two-part series on alcohol policy will provide prevention practitioners and their partners with strategies for identifying policies, mobilizing support,  achieving alcohol policy change at the community level, and connecting policy strategies to a comprehensive prevention approach. Part 1 Connecting Alcohol Policy Strategies to a Comprehensive Prevention Approach: Essentials Registration   Part 2 Connecting Alcohol Policy Strategies to a Comprehensive Prevention Approach: Implementation Registration         PRESENTER Maureen Busalacchi, is currently the Director of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project (WisAPP) at the Medical College of Wisconsin Comprehensive Injury Center. She has had decades of experience in public health policy and systems change as she ran Smoke-Free Wisconsin and lead successful smoke-free air and tobacco tax campaigns. She also chaired the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (SCAODA) ad-hoc committee which rolled out the report on how to reduce excessive drinking in Wisconsin earlier this year. She currently is co-chair of Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) Public Affairs Committee. Maureen is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences on advocacy, systems change and public health issues.  Recently, she served at the Advancing a Healthier Endowment at MCW as a program manager advising in policy and systems change applicants and over 45 grantees. She served as an advisor to the Healthy Wisconsin Leadership Institute and WI Initiative to Promote Healthy Lifestyles (WIPHL), and a mentor for the Wisconsin Women’s Policy Institute. She has served on a city council and president of her children’s PTO and neighborhood association. She lives in Madison with her husband, daughters, dogs, and a large bird.