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Preventing and Addressing Behavioral Health Disparities among LGBTQI2-S Youth and Adults: An Interactive Webinar June is Pride Month. The month recognizes the sweeping impact that LGBTQ+ individuals, advocates and their allies have had on history in the United States. The Southeast PTTC honors Pride Month with this important webinar focused on health disparities experienced by LGBTQQI2-S youth and adults. This session will focus on preventing and addressing behavioral health disparities among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and two-spirit (LGBTQI2-S) youth and adult populations in southeast (HHS Region 4) communities (KY, TN, NC, SC, MS, AL, GA, FL).   Learning Objectives: 1. This session will discuss the need and rationale to address Social Determinants of Health and changing demographic trends. 2. This session will discuss key advantages for implementing this approach. 3. This session will discuss practical examples of how organizations can develop inclusive policies and procedures.   About the Presenter: Dr. Gamache is an interdisciplinary program evaluator for initiatives that focus on underserved populations with behavioral health, primary care, and social support needs. He has also served on national workgroups for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, reviews federal funding applications, and provides technical assistance and capacity building on Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), federal policy modeling, fidelity to evidence-based service models, and disparities and outcomes reporting.

June is Pride Month. The month recognizes the sweeping impact that LGBTQ+ individuals, advocates and their allies have had on history in the United States. The Southeast PTTC honors Pride Month with this important webinar focused on health disparities experienced by LGBTQQI2-S youth and adults. This session will focus on preventing and addressing behavioral health disparities among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and two-spirit (LGBTQI2-S) youth and adult populations in southeast (HHS Region 4) communities (KY, TN, NC, SC, MS, AL, GA, FL).   Learning Objectives: This session will discuss the need and rationale to address Social Determinants of Health and changing demographic trends. This session will discuss key advantages for implementing this approach. This session will discuss practical examples of how organizations can develop inclusive policies and procedures.   About the Presenter: Dr. Gamache is an interdisciplinary program evaluator for initiatives that focus on underserved populations with behavioral health, primary care, and social support needs. He has also served on national workgroups for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, reviews federal funding applications, and provides technical assistance and capacity building on Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), federal policy modeling, fidelity to evidence-based service models, and disparities and outcomes reporting.         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.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES, THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN MOVED TO ZOOM. PLEASE USE THE LOGIN LINK IN THE EMAIL FROM ZOOM. APOLOGIES FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO [email protected] IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS. Date: June 7, 2022 Format: Webinar Contact Hours: 1.25 NAADAC Time: 1 PM—2:30 PM ET Cost: FREE   SERIES DESCRIPTION Opioid use and its consequences remain a serious problem across the United States. Prevalence rates remained high prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many trends have worsened since the pandemic began. The opioid landscape continues to shift due to changes in demand and supply, the social determinants of health, and other risk and protective factors. Prevention professionals should identify and understand these changes in their communities and react appropriately. This two-part webinar series will provide an overview of opioid trends and their causes in the Central East region and around the United States. It will also discuss the implications for the prevention field and provide an overview of evidence-based prevention interventions. COURSE DESCRIPTION This webinar will provide a broad overview of opioid trends in the Central East region and nationwide, including what is known about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will review changes in use and consequences, and ongoing shifts in substance preferences. As part of this, the webinar will discuss the increasing frequency of polysubstance use and its impact on prevention. Lastly, the webinar will review the latest research on the social determinants of health and other risk and protective factors.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Summarize the latest opioid use and consequence data Explore the known impacts of COVID-19 on opioid trends Highlight the latest information on polysubstance use Review research on opioid risk and protective factors   PRESENTERS Josh Esrick, MPP is a Senior Policy Analyst with Carnevale Associates. Josh has extensive experience in substance use prevention; researching, writing, and presenting on best practice and knowledge development publications, briefs, and reference guides; and developing and providing training and technical assistance to numerous organizations at the Federal, state, and local levels. He developed numerous SAMHSA Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies’ (CAPT) products on strategies to prevent opioid misuse and overdose, risk and protective factors for substance use, youth substance use prevention strategies, youth substance use trends, emerging substance use trends, the potential regulations surrounding marijuana legalization, as well as numerous other topics.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip, holds a Masters of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.25 NAADAC 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.  

  COURSE DESCRIPTION This short lunch-n-learn will provide an overview of the new South Southwest PTTC toolkit Getting the Lay of the Land: The Prevention Epidemiologist. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and receive information about accessing intensive technical assistance. Check out the toolkit here: View Toolkit. Apply for the PTTC Region 6 Technical Assistance Opportunity: After this webinar, substance use and misuse prevention organizations located in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas are eligible to receive intensive virtual technical assistance (TA) on epidemiology and data collection topics. Please follow the link below to submit your request. A South Southwest PTTC staff member will respond to your request within ten business days. TA Request Form   PRESENTERS Nicole Schoenborn, MA, CPS, provides evaluation services for the South Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center funded by SAMHSA. Nicole is dedicated to building the capacity of the behavioral health workforce to reduce stigma associated with substance use and mental health issues and make data-informed decisions to improve prevention programs. Prior to joining the PTTC Network, Nicole provided training and technical assistance for SAMSHA's CAPT as a state/tribal liaison and was the Service to Science Lead for the Southwest Resource Team. For over 10 years, Nicole managed the evaluation and quality improvement services to community-based organizations, clinics, and prisons across Oklahoma working to prevent HIV and care for those living with the disease. Nicole has a master's in experimental psychology and is a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) through the International Credentialing and Reciprocity Consortium.    Dr. Beverly Triana-Tremain has nearly 35 years of public health teaching, research, and consulting experience. Her background and skillset blend theoretical and practical approaches in evaluation, research, and quality improvement processes. She is a fellow in the National Public Health Leadership Institute and in 2006 established Public Health Consulting, LLC, to assist agencies in improving the public health system. She serves as a technical consultant to various local, state, and national private and public organizations in evaluation, research, and quality improvement. She has been the evaluator or quality improvement consultant on grants received from RWJF, CDC, SAMSHA, HRSA for nonprofit, state, and local health departments. She is an epidemiologist with the Southwest Prevention Center at the University of Oklahoma. In this role, she serves Region 6 as Epidemiologist for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) Prevention Training and Technology Transfer Center (PTTC). There she assists states with increasing the use of data in decision making. Her passion is helping organizations slow down and understand the processes that promote authentic and quality strategies to improve the public’s health.      

  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.     Register to join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern). Each session will feature a new expert presenter.     DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US.    While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US.     SERIES LEARNING OBJECTIVES These are the overall learning objectives for the full 10-session series:  Summarize the current impacts of problematic alcohol use in various/special populations, including pregnant women, youth, rural, and minority populations.  Assess and prioritize alcohol reduction efforts in targeted settings.  Describe the current efforts to curb problematic alcohol use, including best practices in providing treatment.      CERTIFICATES Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the sessions in full.     TRAINING SCHEDULE All sessions in this series will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern). There will be a new expert presenter for every session.  September 7, 2021 October 5, 2021  November 2, 2021  December 7, 2021 January 4, 2022 - NO SESSION February 1, 2022 March 1, 2022  April 5, 2022  May 3, 2022  June 7, 2022 July 5, 2022 - NO SESSION August 2, 2022      

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 June 6, 8, 13, and 15, 2022 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 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 Wednesday, March 2, 2022.  Attend each of the seven (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 

Date: June 6-10, 2022 Format: Virtual Conference   Time(s):  Mon: 12:30 PM - 5:15 PM EST T-Thurs - 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM EST  Fri: 9:00 AM - 2:15 PM EST Cost: See the conference webpage   ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, commonly called Summer School, is an intensive 5-day learning experience to further knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of substance use disorder services. For over 50 years, participants from many disciplines have come together to form a unique, diverse learning community. As the COVID-19 challenges continue, In order to meet your continuing education needs amidst uncertainty, we are pleased to once again take the 53rd Summer School learning community online: Select from over 30 intensive courses from across the continuum of treatment, prevention, and recovery. Virtual courses will take place live by videoconference, allowing for course group work and interaction. In addition to courses: plenary sessions, virtual community, and more! Options are available to attend the full program, or any number of days. Earn up to 26 Contact Hours during the week.   THE NEW ENGLAND PTTC is proud to sponsor the following courses: 161.M PTTC: Prevention Stories Writing Workshop: Telling the Stories Behind the Science 760.T.Th NE PTTC: Substance Use Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) Day 1 261.T PTTC: Putting the POP in Prevention 361.W PTTC: Introduction to Intersectionality 760.T.Th NE PTTC: Substance Use Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) Day 2 461.Th PTTC: A Deeper Dive into the New England PTTC Fellowship Program Products 561.F PTTC: Prevention and Systemic Inequality: A History 760.P.T.Th NE PTTC: Substance Use Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) Day 3 760.P.T.Th NE PTTC: Substance Use Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) Day 4 (scheduled June 16, 2022; Post Program Summer School Class)   New England summer programs have been developed to respond to specific needs in our regional workforce. Participants may attend offerings specifically for treatment, prevention, or recovery support, or courses of interest to all. Partial New England State Scholarships are available from most New England states. APPLY FOR A PREVENTION PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR PROFESSIONALS IN NEW ENGLAND.   The scholarship deadline has been extended - APPLY BY TUESDAY, MAY 24th.    View the agenda for course descriptions, presenters, and to learn how to register.   Please contact AdCare New England with any questions at 207-621-2549 or [email protected].

A two-part virtual learning event for prevention practitioners in Region 2 As anyone who has ever hosted an event for parents and caregivers with low attendance can attest, engaging caregivers in prevention efforts is no easy task. Yet, as prevention practitioners, we know that getting caregivers to the table has a direct impact on the success of our efforts. This two-part virtual learning series will explore the parent/caregiver role in preventing youth substance misuse. Session One (webinar) will delve into the power of parents’ own beliefs in determining whether substance misuse is seen as preventable or inevitable. It will also highlight the many risk and protective factors that parents have the ability to influence in their own homes and in the broader community, and will highlight both evidence-based and promising practices for engaging parents/caregivers in prevention efforts. Session two (peer-sharing call) will lift up voices and examples from our region to share les Parent session (peer-sharing call) LOs Reflect on their own experiences with engaging parents in prevention efforts.   Describe practitioners from the region’s experiences in recruiting parents as participants in prevention services.   Discussed strategies for resolving barriers to parent participation in prevention planning efforts and services.   Attending both sessions is recommended but not required.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Utilizing the National Institute of Drug Abuse's (NIDA) risk and protective factor key principles, we will explore how to build and support a prevention system by partnering with youth. Preventing substance misuse cannot be accomplished by one group, government, or sector. The most effective prevention happens in local communities with local community members. When it is done well, all people in the community have equitable access to the decision-making process.    PRESENTERS Since 1996, veteran Derrick Newby has worked in the field of prevention and public health in both the public and private sector. He serves as a training and technical assistance specialist for the South Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center for HHS Region 6.   As a veteran's counselor and advocate, Mr. Newby gained experience with the impact of federal programs on communities after working as a special assistant to a member of Congress. He then worked as the Program Coordinator in Arkansas for the Delta Region AIDS Education and Training Center for 15 years, facilitating the education of providers interested in increasing their capacity to provide comprehensive services related to HIV including testing and treatment. In 2017, he was selected for a position with the University of Arkansas Little Rock and served as a Program Coordinator with MidSOUTH Center for Prevention and Training for 5 years, helping to facilitate the growth of the prevention system.   Serving on the Arkansas Prevention Certification Board since 2020, Mr. Newby has a Master of Public Administration and a bachelor of science in psychology with a minor in education.  

COURSE DESCRIPTION Utilizing the National Institute of Drug Abuse's (NIDA) risk and protective factor key principles, we will explore how to build and support a prevention system by partnering with youth. Preventing substance misuse cannot be accomplished by one group, government, or sector. The most effective prevention happens in local communities with local community members. When it is done well, all people in the community have equitable access to the decision-making process.    PRESENTERS Since 1996, veteran Derrick Newby has worked in the field of prevention and public health in both the public and private sectors. He serves as a training and technical assistance specialist for the South Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center for HHS Region 6.   As a veteran's counselor and advocate, Mr. Newby gained experience with the impact of federal programs on communities after working as a special assistant to a member of Congress. He then worked as the Program Coordinator in Arkansas for the Delta Region AIDS Education and Training Center for 15 years, facilitating the education of providers interested in increasing their capacity to provide comprehensive services related to HIV including testing and treatment. In 2017, he was selected for a position with the University of Arkansas Little Rock and served as a Program Coordinator with MidSOUTH Center for Prevention and Training for 5 years, helping to facilitate the growth of the prevention system.   Serving on the Arkansas Prevention Certification Board since 2020, Mr. Newby has a Master of Public Administration and a bachelor of science in psychology with a minor in education.  

A two-part virtual learning event for prevention practitioners in Region 2 As anyone who has ever hosted an event for parents and caregivers with low attendance can attest, engaging caregivers in prevention efforts is no easy task. Yet, as prevention practitioners, we know that getting caregivers to the table has a direct impact on the success of our efforts. This two-part virtual learning series will explore the parent/caregiver role in preventing youth substance misuse. Session One (webinar) will delve into the power of parents’ own beliefs in determining whether substance misuse is seen as preventable or inevitable. It will also highlight the many risk and protective factors that parents have the ability to influence in their own homes and in the broader community, and will highlight both evidence-based and promising practices for engaging parents/caregivers in prevention efforts. Session two (peer-sharing call) will lift up voices and examples from our region to share lessons learned from both successful and challenging experiences from bringing parents/caregivers to the prevention table. Parent session (webinar) LOs Describe the importance in developing parents’ belief in their own efficacy in preventing their child’s substance misuse. Educate parents about their role in addressing the factors that influence youth substance misuse. Discuss strategies for resolving barriers to parent participation in prevention planning efforts and services. List evidence-based and promising practices to support parent engagement in prevention efforts. Attending both sessions is recommended but not required.

To prevent substance misuse among our youth, we must enhance protective factors and reduce risk factors. Join this webinar to learn how to build protective factors in the youth in a straight-forward, easy to implement way using the Social Development Strategy.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Name the elements of the Social Development Strategy Describe how the elements of the Social Development Strategy interact to create protective factors List a minimum of three ways that the Social Development Strategy can be incorporated into daily interactions and prevention strategies with youth   PRESENTER:  Kris Gabrielsen, MPH Kris Gabrielsen is the co-director of the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center. She has worked in the substance misuse prevention field for over 30 years. Kris was the Associate Director of the Western Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), co-authored the first Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training curriculum, and co-authored the textbook, Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice. As a consultant, she has worked with states and communities across the nation to bridge the gap between research and practice, assisting prevention professionals in maximizing their effectiveness.     CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates are disseminated via email to all qualifying individuals approximately two weeks after the conclusion of the event or training.    The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.  

To prevent substance misuse among our youth, we must enhance protective factors and reduce risk factors. Join this webinar to learn how to build protective factors in the youth in a straight-forward, easy to implement way using the Social Development Strategy.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Name the elements of the Social Development Strategy Describe how the elements of the Social Development Strategy interact to create protective factors List a minimum of three ways that the Social Development Strategy can be incorporated into daily interactions and prevention strategies with youth   PRESENTER:  Kris Gabrielsen, MPH  Kris Gabrielsen is the co-director of the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center. She has worked in the substance misuse prevention field for over 30 years. Kris was the Associate Director of the Western Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), co-authored the first Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training curriculum, and co-authored the textbook, Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice. As a consultant, she has worked with states and communities across the nation to bridge the gap between research and practice, assisting prevention professionals in maximizing their effectiveness.     CERTIFICATES:  Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates are disseminated via email to all qualifying individuals approximately two weeks after the conclusion of the event or training.    The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

The Behavioral Health Workforce has faced many challenges the past few years; this Community of Practice provides a platform for BH Professionals to ask questions of their peers, share new strategies and network.

Date: May 19, 2022 Format: Virtual Training Contact Hours: 1.25  Time: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM ET Cost: FREE     COURSE DESCRIPTION In this 90-minute virtual training, participants will learn skills to design visually compelling slide decks and handouts as companion pieces for meetings and presentations. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this session participants will be able to: Select content that is memorable, motivational, and aligns with your audience Ditch the “slideument” in favor of visual aids that enhance your information without losing or dividing attention Edit content to reduce information-overload and emphasize key ideas Create polished slides and print materials with thoughtful use of color palettes, fonts, and images Design data visualizations with a focus on audience engagement and understanding   PRESENTERS Jamie Comstock and Robin Carr founded Info Inspired in 2014, after many years of designing and giving presentations with no formal training in this area, and watching their public health colleagues struggle with the same skills gap. Both are certified prevention specialists with 30 years’ combined experience in the field. They’ve spent the last several years researching and testing ways to not only capture and hold an audience’s attention, but to also inspire audiences. They’ve spent countless hours refining the presentation planning process, identifying free resources, and learning how to maximize the tools they already had. It’s also important to know that they aren’t graphic designers, artists, or especially tech savvy. Everything they do, you can do too. They’ve presented at the Community Anti Drug Coalitions of America’s Leadership Forum, the Maine Public Health Association Annual Meeting, the New England Institute of Addiction Studies, the New England School of Best Practices, and provided training and technical assistance to non-profit organizations throughout New England. They have been featured on the Organizing for Change podcast and have an on-demand webinar available through the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center.   *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 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.

Date: May 12, 2022 Format: Virtual Training Contact Hours:  1.25 Time: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM ET Cost: FREE     COURSE DESCRIPTION In this 90-minute virtual training, participants will learn skills to present data in a manner that best resonates with their audience. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this session participants will be able to: Choose the most effective chart for their data Use color for emphasis and action Use data in context for maximum (and realistic) impact Reduce clutter so data insights can be easily understood   PRESENTERS Jamie Comstock and Robin Carr founded Info Inspired in 2014, after many years of designing and giving presentations with no formal training in this area, and watching their public health colleagues struggle with the same skills gap. Both are certified prevention specialists with 30 years’ combined experience in the field. They’ve spent the last several years researching and testing ways to not only capture and hold an audience’s attention, but to also inspire audiences. They’ve spent countless hours refining the presentation planning process, identifying free resources, and learning how to maximize the tools they already had. It’s also important to know that they aren’t graphic designers, artists, or especially tech savvy. Everything they do, you can do too. They’ve presented at the Community Anti Drug Coalitions of America’s Leadership Forum, the Maine Public Health Association Annual Meeting, the New England Institute of Addiction Studies, the New England School of Best Practices, and provided training and technical assistance to non-profit organizations throughout New England. They have been featured on the Organizing for Change podcast and have an on-demand webinar available through the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center.   *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 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.

Date: May 11, 2022 Format: Webinar   Time: 1:00 PM—2:00 PM EST Cost: FREE   ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION For National Prevention Week, join us for a panel discussion on suicide prevention throughout the lifespan. In this discussion, panelists will share research on interventions and emerging trends in suicide prevention from adolescence through older adulthood. Discussion will also address trends across racial and ethnic groups, considerations for working with LGBTQ+ populations, and the role of peer support in suicide prevention.   ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Shirley Yen, Ph.D. Dr. Shirley Yen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the Training Director of the clinical psychology internship program at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Dr. Yen's research focuses on identifying risk factors and developing interventions for suicidal behaviors in adolescents and adults. Dr. Yen has been an NIMH-funded investigator for the past 20+ years, and has authored over 130 peer-reviewed publications. As an investigator on prospective, longitudinal studies of youth with bipolar disorder, adults with personality disorders, and suicidal adolescents, Dr. Yen has examined prospective predictors of suicidal behavior. Dr. Yen’s research has also focused on translational work towards developing interventions to reduce suicidal behaviors. She was recently awarded an R01 from the National Institute of Mental Health, to test the effectiveness of a new intervention she developed, Skills to Enhance Positivity (STEP), in reducing suicidal behaviors in acutely suicidal adolescents. She is currently completing a short-term mixed-method prospective study using daily diary ratings that examines mechanisms of risk for suicidal and self-injurious ideation in sexual and gender minority youth, and a pilot adaptation of a yoga-based intervention for adolescents with depression.   Timothy Schmutte, Psy.D. Dr. Schmutte is a clinical psychologist and mental health services researcher with a longstanding interest in older adults and suicide prevention. As an Assistant Professor at the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University, his current research focuses on improving the quality of care provided to patients with high risk for suicide. For his research, Dr. Schmutte uses national data to examine the service use patterns and outcomes of older adults treated for suicidal thoughts and acts in acute care settings as well as to identify risk and protective factors for suicide shortly following a diagnosis of dementia. He is also currently helping to develop a peer-based intervention to help Veterans with high suicide risk as well as a clinical decision support tool for emergency department physicians in treating patients with high suicide risk. Cheryl Gagne, Sc.D.   Cheryl Gagne, Sc.D., is a Senior Associate at C4 Innovations and directs a training program for Massachusetts addiction professionals. She also served as subject matter expert, trainer, and technical assistance provider for SAMHSA’s Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy. In this role, Cheryl developed skill-based curricula for providers including peer workers and led the team that described core competencies for peer workers for SAMHSA. Throughout her career, she has developed training interventions to meet the learning needs of diverse groups of healthcare providers and behavioral health and public health programs in the US and abroad. Her professional skills are influenced by her experiences as person in long-term recovery from bipolar and substance use disorders and the experiences of family members. Cheryl received her Doctorate of Science from Boston University.   About the webinar: This webinar is hosted by the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (HHS Region 1), a program funded through SAMHSA, in collaboration with the New England Mental Health technology Transfer Center, to address the suicide prevention as part of the National Prevention Week promoted through SAMHSA.   Certificates of attendance for 1 contact hour will be provided to webinar participants. No partial credit will be awarded. This webinar will be recorded.

Date: May 11, 2022 Format: Webinar   Time: 1:00 PM—2:00 PM EST Cost: FREE   ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION For National Prevention Week, join us for a panel discussion on suicide prevention throughout the lifespan. In this discussion, panelists will share research on interventions and emerging trends in suicide prevention from adolescence through older adulthood. Discussion will also address trends across racial and ethnic groups, considerations for working with LGBTQ+ populations, and the role of peer support in suicide.   ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Shirley Yen, Ph.D. Dr. Shirley Yen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the Training Director of the clinical psychology internship program at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Dr. Yen's research focuses on identifying risk factors and developing interventions for suicidal behaviors in adolescents and adults. Dr. Yen has been an NIMH-funded investigator for the past 20+ years, and has authored over 130 peer-reviewed publications. As an investigator on prospective, longitudinal studies of youth with bipolar disorder, adults with personality disorders, and suicidal adolescents, Dr. Yen has examined prospective predictors of suicidal behavior. Dr. Yen’s research has also focused on translational work towards developing interventions to reduce suicidal behaviors. She was recently awarded an R01 from the National Institute of Mental Health, to test the effectiveness of a new intervention she developed, Skills to Enhance Positivity (STEP), in reducing suicidal behaviors in acutely suicidal adolescents. She is currently completing a short-term mixed-method prospective study using daily diary ratings that examines mechanisms of risk for suicidal and self-injurious ideation in sexual and gender minority youth, and a pilot adaptation of a yoga-based intervention for adolescents with depression.   Timothy Schmutte, Psy.D. Dr. Schmutte is a clinical psychologist and mental health services researcher with a longstanding interest in older adults and suicide prevention. As an Assistant Professor at the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University, his current research focuses on improving the quality of care provided to patients with high risk for suicide. For his research, Dr. Schmutte uses national data to examine the service use patterns and outcomes of older adults treated for suicidal thoughts and acts in acute care settings as well as to identify risk and protective factors for suicide shortly following a diagnosis of dementia. He is also currently helping to develop a peer-based intervention to help Veterans with high suicide risk as well as a clinical decision support tool for emergency department physicians in treating patients with high suicide risk.   Cheryl Gagne, Sc.D. Cheryl Gagne, Sc.D., is a Senior Associate at C4 Innovations and directs a training program for Massachusetts addiction professionals. She also served as subject matter expert, trainer, and technical assistance provider for SAMHSA’s Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy. In this role, Cheryl developed skill-based curricula for providers including peer workers and led the team that described core competencies for peer workers for SAMHSA. Throughout her career, she has developed training interventions to meet the learning needs of diverse groups of healthcare providers and behavioral health and public health programs in the US and abroad. Her professional skills are influenced by her experiences as person in long-term recovery from bipolar and substance use disorders and the experiences of family members. Cheryl received her Doctorate of Science from Boston University.   About the webinar: This webinar is hosted by the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (HHS Region 1), a program funded through SAMHSA, in collaboration with the New England Mental Health technology Transfer Center, to address the suicide prevention as part of the National Prevention Week promoted through SAMHSA. Certificates of attendance for 1 contact hour will be provided to webinar participants. No partial credit will be awarded. This webinar will be recorded.

Date: May 11, 2022 Format: Webinar   Time: 1:00 PM—2:00 PM EST Cost: FREE   ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION For National Prevention Week, join us for a panel discussion on suicide prevention throughout the lifespan. In this discussion, panelists will share research on interventions and emerging trends in suicide prevention from adolescence through older adulthood. Discussion will also address trends across racial and ethnic groups, considerations for working with LGBTQ+ populations, and the role of peer support in suicide.   ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Shirley Yen, Ph.D. Dr. Shirley Yen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the Training Director of the clinical psychology internship program at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Dr. Yen's research focuses on identifying risk factors and developing interventions for suicidal behaviors in adolescents and adults. Dr. Yen has been an NIMH-funded investigator for the past 20+ years, and has authored over 130 peer-reviewed publications. As an investigator on prospective, longitudinal studies of youth with bipolar disorder, adults with personality disorders, and suicidal adolescents, Dr. Yen has examined prospective predictors of suicidal behavior. Dr. Yen’s research has also focused on translational work towards developing interventions to reduce suicidal behaviors. She was recently awarded an R01 from the National Institute of Mental Health, to test the effectiveness of a new intervention she developed, Skills to Enhance Positivity (STEP), in reducing suicidal behaviors in acutely suicidal adolescents. She is currently completing a short-term mixed-method prospective study using daily diary ratings that examines mechanisms of risk for suicidal and self-injurious ideation in sexual and gender minority youth, and a pilot adaptation of a yoga-based intervention for adolescents with depression.   Timothy Schmutte, Psy.D. Dr. Schmutte is a clinical psychologist and mental health services researcher with a longstanding interest in older adults and suicide prevention. As an Assistant Professor at the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University, his current research focuses on improving the quality of care provided to patients with high risk for suicide. For his research, Dr. Schmutte uses national data to examine the service use patterns and outcomes of older adults treated for suicidal thoughts and acts in acute care settings as well as to identify risk and protective factors for suicide shortly following a diagnosis of dementia. He is also currently helping to develop a peer-based intervention to help Veterans with high suicide risk as well as a clinical decision support tool for emergency department physicians in treating patients with high suicide risk.   Cheryl Gagne, Sc.D. Cheryl Gagne, Sc.D., is a Senior Associate at C4 Innovations and directs a training program for Massachusetts addiction professionals. She also served as subject matter expert, trainer, and technical assistance provider for SAMHSA’s Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy. In this role, Cheryl developed skill-based curricula for providers including peer workers and led the team that described core competencies for peer workers for SAMHSA. Throughout her career, she has developed training interventions to meet the learning needs of diverse groups of healthcare providers and behavioral health and public health programs in the US and abroad. Her professional skills are influenced by her experiences as person in long-term recovery from bipolar and substance use disorders and the experiences of family members. Cheryl received her Doctorate of Science from Boston University.   About the webinar: This webinar is hosted by the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (HHS Region 1), a program funded through SAMHSA, in collaboration with the New England Mental Health technology Transfer Center, to address the suicide prevention as part of the National Prevention Week promoted through SAMHSA. Certificates of attendance for 1 contact hour will be provided to webinar participants. No partial credit will be awarded. This webinar will be recorded.

Indigenous Resiliency: Indigenous Ways of Knowing for Thriving Prevention Programs Workshop Series In this five-part monthly workshop series, we will explore how to build resilience into everyday thinking and actions so that important activities will thrive even after the funding has diminished. We approach resiliency from a broad perspective that recognizes the importance of determining what actions are important to maintain to help the communities thrive and identifying strategic actions. Our framework includes four essential pillars: Internal Support, Resource Development, Partnership Development, Data Collection and Marketing and Outreach. A strong, evidence-based program is the foundation for these pillars. 12-2 ET . 11-1 CT . 10-12 MT . 9-11 PT . 8-10 AKT

Date:  May 10, 2022 Format: Webinar Contact Hours: 1.25 NAADAC Time: 1 PM—2:30 PM ET Cost: FREE   SERIES DESCRIPTION Stigma refers to a wide range of negative attitudes, values, and actions towards another group of people. It can frequently occur in behavioral health settings, such as stigma against people who use or are at-risk of using substances. Stigma can significantly decrease the likelihood that people will seek services and significantly increase the likelihood of worsening health outcomes. This two-part webinar series will examine stigma through the lens of substance use prevention and experiences on the road to recovery: what it is, how it can manifest, and what we can do to address it. The webinar will present both the latest research findings and the lessons learned from lived experience. COURSE DESCRIPTION This webinar will review strategies for addressing and preventing stigma against people at risk for substance misuse, substance use disorders, and consequences of substance use. It will discuss strategies at multiple levels: 1) peers and individuals; 2) within prevention organizations; 3) among collaborative partners and across the behavioral health continuum; 4) throughout the community at-large; and 5) in society as a whole. Each of these strategy levels will be examined from the perspectives of both academic research and lived experiences.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Discuss strategies to overcome stigma working as a peer with substance use clients Review strategies to avoid stigma within prevention organizations Explain how prevention can work with collaborative partners and across the behavioral health continuum to address stigma Explore opportunities to address stigma in the community and across society   PRESENTERS Josh Esrick, MPP is a Senior Policy Analyst with Carnevale Associates. Josh has extensive experience in substance use prevention; researching, writing, and presenting on best practice and knowledge development publications, briefs, and reference guides; and developing and providing training and technical assistance to numerous organizations at the Federal, state, and local levels. He developed numerous SAMHSA Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies’ (CAPT) products on strategies to prevent opioid misuse and overdose, risk and protective factors for substance use, youth substance use prevention strategies, youth substance use trends, emerging substance use trends, the potential regulations surrounding marijuana legalization, as well as numerous other topics.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Demetrie Garner, is a Peer Recovery Specialist at the Emergency Department. 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. The experience in active addiction abusing opiates, cocaine, and alcohol for 26 years with countless relapses fostered the expertise 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 on 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. Demetrie is currently a Pre-McNair Scholar with ambitions to attend the UMBC School of Public Policy M.P.P Program in spring of 2022 after obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Public Health.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.25 NAADAC contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Adobe Connect Room. 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.  

  Pacific Southwest PTTC’s 2022 Prevention Academy May 10-12, 2022 Los Angeles, CA   The Pacific Southwest PTTC is pleased to announce 2022 Prevention Academy will be in-person! Featuring three workshop options, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities. Participants will leave with new skills to improve their communication, collaboration, and community mobilization.   Location The Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel 5400 W Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 A limited number of hotel rooms will be available at a discounted rate of $149/night plus taxes and fees within our room block on a first come, first served basis.  The information to reserve a room within our room block will be included in your confirmation email after you register. Hotel room block closes April 22, 2022.    Event Schedule  May 10, 2022: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm May 11, 2022: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm May 12, 2022: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm   Click here for more information and to register!  Audience  Anyone in HHS Region 9 working to prevent substance misuse and delay the initial onset of substance use. HHS Region 9 includes: 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.     Event Overview Keynote Speakers Captain Emily Williams, SAMHSA Region IX Regional Administrator David Jernigan, PhD, Department of Health Law, Policy, and Management, Boston University   Workshop 1: Let's Talk! A Science of the Positive Approach to Community Conversations Engaging in effective conversations is an essential skill for any prevention professional. This workshop will equip prevention professionals with skills to effectively facilitate one-on-one conversations to provide a significant impact without raising defenses. Level: Entry Facilitator: Jason Anderson, The Montana Institute   Workshop 2: Collective Impact In this workshop, participants will explore the collective impact framework; learn and practice practical tools to deepen their collaborations; connect with one another as colleagues; and leave with a customized roadmap for moving their community initiative forward. Level: Intermediate Facilitator: Deb Halliday, Halliday & Associates   Workshop 3: Leadership Development – Liberating Structures In this workshop designed for current Prevention Leaders, participants will collaboratively reflect on the practices and qualities of leadership that can be easy to overlook, ignore, and underestimate. We will also use the session to introduce a suite/repertoire of participatory facilitative methods called Liberating Structures that help to draw out more distributed contributions and leadership from groups. Level: Leadership  Facilitators: Fisher Qua and Anna Jackson, Lucky Hunch   Continuing Education Hours Participants completing their selected workshop at the Prevention Academy will receive 16 hours of continuing education that you can submit to your state or jurisdiction IC&RC-affiliated certification board to apply for approval towards IC&RC Prevention Specialist certification or recertification. Certification board requirements vary, so be sure to confirm with your board that these CEHs align with their certification requirements. To receive their certificate, participants must participate in the entire Academy; no partial credit will be given.   Click here for more information and to register!  

Date: May 6, 2022 Format: Webinar   Time: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM EST Cost: See the conference webpage     ABOUT THE INFORMATIONAL SESSION Join us to explore the research and learn new ideas for creating intentional relationships that promote healing, enhance resilience, and help youth, families, and communities thrive.   This conference is for those interested in cross-professional collaboration to address community issues at their root: Mental Health and Addiction Counselors Health Care Practitioners Social Service Providers Educators Law Enforcement Professionals Community and Business Leaders & Engaged Citizens   At this conference, you will learn: How to develop positive relationships with youth that allow them to thrive Trauma-informed approaches to   improve child, family, and community well-being by addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Constructive actions that help to buffer the effects of childhood trauma on children and the adults they become.        

  REGISTRATION IS FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION Do your presentations inspire and influence your audiences? Do you know how to tackle tough topics and information overload? We use presentations as one of our primary strategies to share content knowledge, build skills, ignite calls to action and affect culture change. Many of us have attempted to create compelling presentations, however, most of us never receive any formal training in presentation design - despite all we expect presentations to do for us. In this 3.5 hour virtual workshop, participants will learn practical skills to plan and deliver exceptional presentations using the tools and resources they already have. Special emphasis will be placed on audience analysis - in helping presenters determine the unique needs of each audience and developing material that will speak to those unique needs.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Apply a four-step process to create brain-friendly presentations List the most common presenter mistakes and understand how to prevent them Use tools and techniques that enhance learning Increase audience engagement and participation   PRESENTERS Jamie Comstock and Robin Carr founded Info Inspired in 2014, after many years of designing and giving presentations with no formal training in this area, and watching their public health colleagues struggle with the same skills gap. Both are certified prevention specialists with 30 years’ combined experience in the field. They’ve spent the last several years researching and testing ways to not only capture and hold an audience’s attention, but to also inspire audiences. They’ve spent countless hours refining the presentation planning process, identifying free resources, and learning how to maximize the tools they already had. It’s also important to know that they aren’t graphic designers, artists, or especially tech savvy. Everything they do, you can do too. They’ve presented at the Community Anti Drug Coalitions of America’s Leadership Forum, the Maine Public Health Association Annual Meeting, the New England Institute of Addiction Studies, the New England School of Best Practices, and provided training and technical assistance to non-profit organizations throughout New England. They have been featured on the Organizing for Change podcast and have an on-demand webinar available through the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center.       *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 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.