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  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.   This session will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) including general information about the risks of alcohol intake during pregnancy, the negative impact on the developing fetus, as well as how to prevent it.   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.   TRAINER Rahm, Lisa, B.S., CMP is the Special Initiatives Manager for Prevention First. She has 28 years experience in the education and human services fields with the last 21 years at Prevention First. In her current position she has developed, implemented, and evaluated special initiatives such as FASD Screening and Brief Intervention Project, Statewide FASD Project as well as oversee conferences, meeting planning and special events. Rahm holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Greenville College and holds the certification as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).   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      

Date: February 25, 2022 Format: Webinar   Time: 11:00 AM—1:00 PM EST Cost: FREE   ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION Legalization of cannabis has brought changing products and methods of use, yet research and science has changed as well.  In this presentation, we will review what the science says about cannabis (particularly findings relevant to prevention professionals), consider emerging and new research related to effects related to cognitive functioning, driving, sleep quality, mental health, and addiction.  Opportunities for prevention and intervention will be considered.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES  Participants will be able to identify a screening measure for Cannabis Use Disorder Participants will be able to describe at least 3 risks/outcomes associated with cannabis use Participants will be able to identify at least one public health or prevention opportunity/approach for use in their community   PRESENTER Dr. Jason Kilmer is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington (UW), and serves as an investigator on several studies evaluating prevention and intervention efforts for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, and other drug use by college students. In addition to research and teaching, he has worked extensively with college students, student groups, and student affairs teams around alcohol and other drug prevention programming and presentations throughout his career (including student athletes, fraternity and sorority members, residence life, and first-year students) both at UW and for 118 other colleges across the nation.     About the webinar: This webinar is hosted through the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center, a program funded through SAMHSA. This webinar is planned in response to an identified need to provide training and information on cannabis for New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) prevention professionals.   Certificates of participation for 2 contact hours will be provided to participants who complete the full webinar. Partial credit will not be awarded.  

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. DESCRIPTION: Part 4 of the Health Equity in Prevention Series  Are you interested in learning how to harness data in your work to address health disparities? If so, this workshop is for you! With interactive exercises, we'll help you explore the power of data -- the power for good, and the power to amplify bias. Data is the foundation of everything we do, so it's important that we learn to read and understand it correctly. With this skill set, you'll be able to identify structural inequities in your community and garner support for innovative strategies. Register now to reserve your spot!   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Define data literacy and understand how to be a critical consumer of data Understand the power of data for good vs. amplifying bias Describe how to conduct an equity-focused needs assessment   SPEAKER:  Nicole M Augustine is the Founder and CEO of RIZE Consultants, LLC, a strategic consulting firm founded in January 2015. Nicole is an entrepreneur, public health professional and social justice advocate. Her journey in public health began at Cornell University when after graduating she worked for three years as a BASICS counselor for Cornell's campus harm reduction initiative.  From there, Nicole transitioned into the George Washington University School of Public Health before experiencing a rapid career progression from providing prevention education to providing training and technical assistance to communities, professionals and state agencies.   Nicole has served as the Project Coordinator for the Southeast PTTC, the Project Director of the NC Behavioral Health Equity Initiative, and the Prevention Director for the Addiction Professionals of NC. Nicole currently serves as an Advanced Implementation Specialist with the Opioid Response Network. This network is building trust across justice, corrections and medical systems to address the opioid and stimulants crisis.     CERTIFICATES: Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the training in full.   

DESCRIPTION: The NIATx Virtual Change Leader Academy (VCLA) is the new web-based version of the popular NIATx Change Leader Academy (CLA). The CLA has given thousands of behavioral health, recovery, and prevention organizations the tools to make real changes that improve their services and work systems. This interactive, expert-led program includes four weekly 90-minute learning sessions. Optional, individual or change team coaching is available to participants who complete the CLA. This training is offered at no cost and is supported by funding from SAMHSA.  Learn more about NIATx.    Four 90-minute training sessions 1 of 4: Feb. 24, 2022 2 of 4: Mar. 3, 2022 3 of 4: Mar. 10, 2022 4 of 4: Mar. 17, 2022     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants in the virtual CLA for prevention practitioners will learn: The NIATx principles and how they motivate positive change. How to build a change team and integrate NIATx principles at the organizational level. How to conduct a change project to improve a specific process within their organizations.     SPEAKERS:    Erin Ficker, CPRS, MPAff serves as a prevention manager for the Great Lakes PTTC and has extensive experience working with community-based prevention providers.  She also has experience in quality and process improvement coaching and training.     Scott Gatzke is Director of Dissemination for the Great Lakes PTTC. He is a NIATx trainer/coach with over 25 years of experience in process design and quality improvement in manufacturing, healthcare and non-profit organizations.     CONTINUING EDUCATION Participants who attend all four sessions in full will be eligible to receive 6 NAADAC Continuing Education hours.   The Great Lakes PTTC offers this training for Prevention Specialists in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, AND WI. This training is offered in response to a need identified by stakeholders in our region.

Indigenous Resiliency: Indigenous Ways of Knowing for Thriving Prevention Programs Workshop Series In this four-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, a 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, and Marketing and Outreach.  A strong, evidence-based program is the foundation for these pillars. Wednesday, Jan. 26 WORKSHOP 1:  BUILDING YOUR CASE FOR SUPPORT Effective plans and actions are built upon the ability to define, discuss, and present the case for why the work is important and should be supported. Participants will: Articulate and assess their daily actions to identify the scope and purpose of the work and how that relates to the community. Identify the need for appropriate data, i.e. tribal need, metrics important to community, impact of activities and actions. Develop and practice an “elevator speech” describing their work and project.   Wednesday, Feb. 23 WORKSHOP 2: IDENTIFYING AND ENHANCING INTERNAL SUPPORT In this workshop, we will focus on the organization within which you work. Support here is essential to resilient sustainability and success. Is there support from individuals and groups within the organization? Participants will: Assess internal support with the following considerations: Who currently sees the value of our project? Who needs us and doesn’t know it? Are we receiving the maximum support available? Identify issues blocking support Develop strategies for addressing those issues   Wednesday, March 23 WORKSHOP 3:  MARKETING AND OUTREACH Marketing and Outreach are essential ingredients of a resilient, sustainable project.  In this workshop, we will assess current activities and develop strategies for refining and expanding. Participants will: Understand the importance of targeting the message to the intended audience. Review current activities in this area, i.e. what types of outreach are you utilizing both externally and internally? Assess the impact and identify the gaps. Identify actions that can be taken within the next few months. (Note:  We will ask participants to submit their materials prior to the event, so that we can review, comment, and use as examples.)   Wednesday, April 27 WORKSHOP 4: PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT No one can do this important work along. We all need partners, we need resources, we need the energy and support that only partners can bring. In this workshop, we will identify the variety of resources available, current partnerships, elements for developing and maintaining partnerships. Participants will: Identify current internal and external partnerships including resources provided. Identify areas in which partnering with another would be useful. Develop a plan for supporting current partners and developing new ones.

Description and Objectives: Prevention professionals are well aware of the importance of community engagement in capacity building.  For without the resources of their partners, it is nearly impossible to bring about successful prevention interventions for substance misuse.  However, due to the delicate nature of relationships and power differentials, prevention professionals may find themselves walking carefully around matters of inequity so as to not be seen as too controversial or to lose their “good standing” with power players. This lack of response to injustices only serves to sustain the disparities experienced by certain populations within their communities.  In the discussion of ethics in building capacity, we must consider holding partners and systems accountable to these populations with lived inequitable experiences while utilizing tools to measure and raise the current standing of key stakeholders of our prevention efforts.

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. Harm reduction is increasingly emphasized as an important approach when working across the continuum of care. While many in the prevention field remain focused on primary prevention, opportunities exist for preventionists to support and augment local harm reduction efforts. This webinar will focus on steps prevention practitioners can take to support harm reduction efforts, including: promoting community readiness to support harm reduction approaches, addressing substance use disorder-related stigma, and linking harm reduction efforts to more "upstream" efforts.     OBJECTIVES: Describe how harm reduction can be addressed across the continuum of care Describe the primary prevention field’s role in harm reduction efforts Identify at least three actions prevention practitioners can take to support and augment local harm reduction efforts   FACILITATORS:      Chuck Klevgaard serves as a prevention manager for the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center.  He delivers training and technical assistance to support substance misuse prevention throughout the Midwest. Chuck has supported communities and health agencies as they adopt evidence-based alcohol, opioid, and other substance misuse programs or policies. Chuck earned his BSW from Minnesota State University Moorhead. He is a Certified Senior Prevention Specialist through the Illinois Certification Board, Inc.     Kris Gabrielsen has worked in the substance misuse prevention field since 1991. She 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. She works with states and communities across the nation to bridge the gap between research and practice, assisting prevention professionals in maximizing their effectiveness.     CERTIFICATES Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the training in full.  

Date: February 17, 2022 Format: Webinar Contact Hours: 1.25 Time: 1:00 PM—2:30 PM ET Cost: FREE   SERIES-Introduction to Grant Writing for Prevention Organizations Session 4: Preparing the Evaluation Section of Your Grant   COURSE DESCRIPTION   Over the past two decades, program evaluation has become increasingly important. Accordingly, grant applications require a plan to evaluate both the processes and outcomes you intend to implement and achieve. In this session, participants will learn the basics of evaluation and how to apply these ideas to any grant application. This is the final session of a four-part series that will empower participants to find and appropriately respond to grant opportunities.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Discuss the basics of program evaluation Review how to read and respond to an evaluation section  Explore the elements of a comprehensive evaluation plan   PRESENTER Dan Webb is co-owner of Catalyst Research, LLC and Catalyst Insight, LLC. Dan has over eighteen years of experience writing and evaluating local, state, and national grants. In addition, he has over ten years of experience in business/organizational intelligence and analytics. His experience includes evaluation and research in education (elementary through post-secondary), youth substance use prevention, health and medicine, and housing and urban development. Dan holds a PhD in Sociology from the University at Buffalo.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.25 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.  

PRESENTANDO NUEVOS RECURSOS PARA APOYAR LAS COLABORACIONES Previniendo el Uso Indebido de Substancias: Colaborando A Través del Contínuo de Cuidado Intercambio de ideas Segunda Sesión: Jueves, 17 de febrero, 2022, 12:30 – 1:30 PM EST/1:30 – 2:30 PM AST Examinando Estrategias para Planificar la Colaboración en Prevención En respuesta a la necesidad identificada en nuestro estudio de necesidades regional, le invitamos a que nos acompañe echando una mirada a nuevos recursos claves que los y las profesionales en prevención en Puerto Rico podrían utilizar al momento de planificar los esfuerzos de colaboración con sus socios de tratamiento y recuperación al uso indebido de substancias, para atender las necesidades de salud conductual de las personas en las comunidades. Esta serie de dos sesiones virtuales generadoras de ideas se ha diseñado para introducir nuevos recursos clases que le ayudarán a fortalecer el impacto de sus esfuerzos mediante la colaboración con los proveedores de servicios de tratamiento y con la comunidad en recuperación de su comunidad. Aporte sus ideas y comparta sus preguntas y barreras en un diálogo con sus colegas y personal con experiencia en el campo de la prevención para encontrar respuesta a sus preguntas y soluciones a los retos confrontados. En cada sesión, los y las participantes tendrán la oportunidad de recibir asistencia técnica puntual en asuntos de su particular interés. Durante esta sesión, los y las participantes tendrán la oportunidad de compartir sus experiencias aplicando las estrategias delineadas en el corto video podcast, La Colaboración de Esfuerzos en Prevención y las hojuelas de trabajo complementarias, a sus iniciativas de prevención y de discutir las preguntas y retos confrontados. La conversación se enriquecerá con el compartir entre colegas y con la asistencia técnica que se ofrecerá sobre aspectos de particular interés. Para obtener el máximo provecho de la discusión de estos temas, le sugerimos que se inscriba en las dos sesiones. Comparta este opúsculo con sus socios y socias comunitarios, y con otras personas que interesa integrar a sus iniciativas de prevención al mal uso de substancias. ¡Motíveles a participar!

  COURSE DESCRIPTION Session 2 will focus on the promotion of evidence-based programs. Sarah Davis, will bring her 20 years' of public health experience to the South Southwest region to facilitate an engaging exchange about rejuvenating prevention coalitions by recognizing prevention promotion opportunities that expand participation in prevention efforts on the community and state level.   PRESENTERS Sarah Davis is the associate director for the Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center housed within the Center for Public Health Practice at the Colorado School of Public Health. The Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center is one of 10 HRSA-designated regional public health training centers. Mrs. Davis leads a team of instructional design, evaluation, and training implementation specialists to provide high-quality, primarily distance-based training to professionals addressing public health issues throughout the Region VIII states of Colorado, Montana, North and South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. She also supports national workforce development efforts as part of the Public Health Learning Network and through previous collaborations with the Centers for Disease Control, the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, and the National Network of Public Health Institutes.      Sarah holds a Masters in Nonprofit Management and has spent the past 20 years in the public health field working as a project and team leader, a facilitator and trainer, and a grant writer and manager. Her background includes program planning and implementation, integrating program and policy initiatives, and working with coalitions. Sarah lives in Denver with her husband, high school daughter, and two dogs. In her free time, Sarah is a TRX Trainer and fitness dance instructor, avid reader, fair-weather skier, and craft beer enjoyer.   Derrick Newby began his work in prevention in 1997 following his work as a veteran's counselor and advocate. While working with veterans impacted by trauma, Mr. Newby was drawn to the field of prevention in hopes of educating fellow veterans about the impact of HIV and substance misuse to reduce the impact in the future. He quickly learned that the unique thing about prevention was that when it is practiced utilizing evidence-based prevention practices/theory it can have a wider than expected reach. He went on to serve as a Special Assistant to a US Congressman for 4 years where he gained knowledge about the administrative aspects of Federal programs and their impact on communities. After his tenure as a congressional aid, he went on to serve his community 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. He has served on the Arkansas Prevention Certification Board since 2020. For the past twenty years, Derrick has worked in the private and public sector, in fields affecting public health, family enrichment, community development, and prevention. He currently serves as a T/TA Specialist with the South Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC HHS Region 6).      

  Description and Objectives: Prevention professionals are well aware of the importance of community engagement in capacity building.  For without the resources of their partners, it is nearly impossible to bring about successful prevention interventions for substance misuse.  However, due to the delicate nature of relationships and power differentials, prevention professionals may find themselves walking carefully around matters of inequity so as to not be seen as too controversial or to lose their “good standing” with power players. This lack of response to injustices only serves to sustain the disparities experienced by certain populations within their communities.  In the discussion of ethics in building capacity, we must consider holding partners and systems accountable to these populations with lived inequitable experiences while utilizing tools to measure and raise the current standing of key stakeholders of our prevention efforts.

DESCRIPTION: Looking for tips and tricks on how to create compelling slide decks and handouts for your meetings and presentations? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Jamie Comstock and Robin Carr about how to design memorable and effective slide decks and handouts. (Important note: This webinar will not be recorded. So be sure to attend the live training!)   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   SPEAKERS:       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 of 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.     CERTIFICATES of Attendance Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the training in full.      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 Prevention Technology Transfer Center’s (PTTC) Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Practices Workgroup is pleased to offer a Prevention Leadership Intensive. The purpose of the intensive to support leaders in developing leadership skills that advance equity work in their organizations and lead to positive substance misuse outcomes in the communities they serve. Prevention leaders play a pivotal role in cultivating socially just prevention prepared communities and during this intensive participants will explore the significance of their role in building health equity. The goal of the Leadership Intensive is to increase the capacity of prevention leaders to apply social justice and equity principles and practices in their work at the state and local levels in field of substance misuse prevention. The intensive will take place virtually over the course of three-days for four hours. It will host prevention leaders from across the US and jurisdictions. Leaders will have an opportunity to meet experts in the fields of prevention and equity. To join participants will need to apply: Culturally Humble Leadership in Prevention Application. The application deadline is December 30th at 4:00pm EST.   

Webinar: Monday, February 14, 2022 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (EST)/ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM AST If the past two years has taught us anything, it is that change is constant. And, while change is often difficult, it can also be both an opportunity and catalyst for growth, and the belief that individuals and communities can change lies at the heart of all prevention efforts. This two-part virtual learning event will explore change as a foundational concept in substance misuse prevention. We will look at common definitions of change, motivations for and barriers to change, and will examine change across the various socio-ecological domains in which it takes place–at the individual level, within relationships, at the community and organizational level and within our society at large. We will also identify tools and strategies to implementing change efforts currently used by many prevention practitioners to guide our efforts and additional approaches to consider that can help us better manage change in our work for years to come. Session 2 will highlight models of community and organizational change and aligned environmental strategies and approaches. Attending both sessions is recommended but not required.

Date: February 14-17, 2022 Format: Virtual Event   Time: 11:00 AM—1:00 PM EST 4 days, 2 hours daily   ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION   The dual public health emergencies of structural racism and the coronavirus pandemic continue to challenge communities of color across New England. The 2022 Innovations Conference will highlight providers implementing groundbreaking mental health and substance use programming amidst these crises to support resilience and recovery. Join thought leaders from our region to celebrate innovative approaches to supporting mental health and advancing substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery by and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (Bl POC) across New England. Presenters will share successes, lessons learned, and strategies for supporting whole-person care and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. View and download the flyer.    Day 1 - February 14, 2022: Laying the Groundwork- Foundations of Whole Person Care Day 2 - February 15, 2022: Innovative Prevention Approaches Day 3 - February 16, 2022: Pathways of Recovery - Innovations in Engagement, Connection, and Programming Day 4 - February 17, 2022: Pathways of Recovery - Innovations in Supporting Recovery, Resilience, Purpose, and Opportunities   Please note that you will need to register for each date separately.   @WilliamJamesEdu, @NewEnglandPTTC, @NE_MHTTC, @ATTCnetwork (New England) are bringing you the 2022 Innovations Conference: Join thought leaders to discuss innovative approaches to #SUD prevention, treatment, and recovery by and for #BIPOC across New England.

Date: February 10, 2022 Format: Webinar Contact Hours: 1.25 Time: 1:00 PM—2:30 PM ET Cost: FREE   SERIES-Introduction to Grant Writing for Prevention Organizations Session 3: Using Data in Grant Applications   COURSE DESCRIPTION “In God we trust. All others must bring data.” – W. Edwards Deming A successful grant application hinges on your ability to provide data that support your stated needs and intentions. In this session, participants will learn how data should be used to support your grant application and where to find useful data for grant applications in the prevention field. This is the third session of a four-part series that will empower participants to find and appropriately respond to grant opportunities.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain how data are commonly used in grant applications Explore how to use state and federal data sources to support your grant applications Review best practices for presenting data in your grant application   PRESENTER Dan Webb is co-owner of Catalyst Research, LLC and Catalyst Insight, LLC. Dan has over eighteen years of experience writing and evaluating local, state, and national grants. In addition, he has over ten years of experience in business/organizational intelligence and analytics. His experience includes evaluation and research in education (elementary through post-secondary), youth substance use prevention, health and medicine, and housing and urban development. Dan holds a PhD in Sociology from the University at Buffalo.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.25 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.  

  Prevention Basics An Enhanced Prevention Learning Series   Overview and Objectives This 8-week series offers a uniquely interactive online introduction to the field of substance misuse prevention. Participants examine the history of substance misuse prevention, key concepts, and foundational research informing 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 online consultation series offers structured skill-based learning opportunities, individual reading and learning assignments, 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 the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the 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.   Dates and Times States & American Samoa: Weekly on Wednesdays: February 9, 16, & 23 and March 2, 9, 16*, 23 & 30, 2022  04:00 pm - 05:30 pm Arizona 03:00 pm - 04:30 pm Pacific 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm Hawaii 12:00 pm - 01:30 pm American Samoa   Pacific Jurisdictions: Weekly on Thursdays: February 10, 17, & 24 and March 3, 10, 17*, 24, & 31, 2022 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Republic of the Marshall Islands 10:00 am - 11:30 am Pohnpei and Kosrae 09:00 am - 10:30 am Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap 08:00 am - 09:30 am Republic of Palau (View in your time zone, here.) *Due to daylight savings time beginning, start times may change.   Cost  Free!   Certificates  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.   To Register Register Here for Prevention Basics, an Enhanced Prevention Learning Series Please register early, these courses are limited to 30 people maximum and fill up very quickly!   Questions? Please contact Karen Totten ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions, please contact Britany Wiele at ([email protected]).

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.     This is a two-part series taking place from 11:00AM–12:30PM CT on February 8 & 22, 2022.     DESCRIPTION Foundations in Quality Improvement (FQI) presents tools and information that provide team leaders and supervisors with core QI skills. This two-part training builds the foundation for implementing the NIATx model effectively and serves as preparation for a NIATx Change Leader Academy.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES, Session 1: Conduct a coaching self-assessment. Understand the core components of effective team coaching Learn how to use several coaching tools.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES, Session 2: Develop capacity to use questions in coaching. Understand the impact of values on team functioning. Learn how to respond to team members’ personal styles   CERTIFICATES Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the sessions in full.     TRAINER   Mat Roosa, LCSW-R Mat Roosa was a founding member of NIATx and has been a NIATx coach for a wide range of projects. He works as a consultant in quality improvement, organizational development and planning, and evidence-based practice implementation. His experience includes direct clinical practice in mental health and substance use services, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and human service agency administration.

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (EST)/ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM AST If the past two years has taught us anything, it is that change is constant. And, while change is often difficult, it can also be both an opportunity and catalyst for growth, and the belief that individuals and communities can change lies at the heart of all prevention efforts. This two-part virtual learning event will explore change as a foundational concept in substance misuse prevention. We will look at common definitions of change, motivations for and barriers to change, and will examine change across the various socio-ecological domains in which it takes place–at the individual level, within relationships, at the community and organizational level and within our society at large. We will also identify tools and strategies to implementing change efforts currently used by many prevention practitioners to guide our efforts and additional approaches to consider that can help us better manage change in our work for years to come. Session 1 will highlight models of individual and family-based change behavior and aligned prevention interventions and approaches. Attending both sessions is recommended but not required.

Description: Session 4, Implementation and Evaluation, focuses on the implementation of evidence-based programs and practices to address the inequities experienced by populations. Participants will learn that the initiatives we implement are not solely about the prevention and reduction of substance misuse but that they play an important role in the promotion of justice and equity. Evaluation is the systematic collection and analysis of information about prevention activities to reduce uncertainty, improve effectiveness, and facilitate decision-making. Ultimately, evaluation is about enhancing prevention practice and community accountability. We will discuss how evaluation can be used as tool to create systems change for equitable purposes.  Learning Objectives: After participating in the training participants should be able to: Describe how prevention initiatives can promote justice and equity in communities Implement initiatives with a deeper focus on population needs  Identify which elements of evaluation can assist with achieving equity Use evaluation findings to expose disparities and shine a light on equity successes Session 4’s Community of Practice Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. ET Description: Registration for this community of practice will be shared to all who attend Session 4’s webinar on Feb. 4, 2022. During this community of practice, participants will dive deeper into the equity concepts shared in the Session 4 webinar focused on implementation and evaluation. They will analyze their current prevention initiatives to explore impacts that those initiatives could have on disparities and inequities within their communities. Participants will discuss how to use their evaluation reports as forces for good to promote more equitable communities.

Date: February 3, 2022 Format: Webinar Contact Hours: 1.25 Time: 1:00 PM—2:30 PM ET Cost: FREE   SERIES- Introduction to Grant Writing for Prevention Organizations Session 2: Getting Your Grant Application Started   COURSE DESCRIPTION A successful grant application requires several foundational pieces that are common across grant opportunities. These elements include a history of the community being served, an assessment of the community’s strengths/needs, and proper writing management to meet length requirements. In this session, participants will learn how to read a grant announcement and create a plan for responding to a request for proposals (RFP). This is the second session of a four-part series that will empower participants to find and appropriately respond to grant opportunities.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain how to create a community overview and assessment Review practical approaches to satisfying response requirements within allotted space Explore techniques for making the grant writing process more manageable   PRESENTER Dan Webb is co-owner of Catalyst Research, LLC and Catalyst Insight, LLC. Dan has over eighteen years of experience writing and evaluating local, state, and national grants. In addition, he has over ten years of experience in business/organizational intelligence and analytics. His experience includes evaluation and research in education (elementary through post-secondary), youth substance use prevention, health and medicine, and housing and urban development. Dan holds a PhD in Sociology from the University at Buffalo.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.25 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.  

Date: February 2, 2022 Format: Learning Lab Contact Hours: 1.25 NAADAC Time: 1:00 PM—2:30 PM ET Cost: FREE Platform: Zoom   Prevention and the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar and Learning Lab Series   SERIES DESCRIPTION The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly all aspects of life and society, including risk factors for substance use and the capacity of prevention professionals to address them. While data remains limited, available evidence suggests that substance use and its related harms significantly increased since the start of the pandemic. This two-part webinar series will review the full scope of known impacts of the pandemic on the prevention field and substance use landscape. It will also discuss strategies and provide recommendations for addressing these impacts and improving services post-pandemic. Part two will also provide a platform for participants to share their experiences and lessons learned in small group discussion.   COURSE DESCRIPTION This webinar will begin by discussing what lessons learned the prevention field can take from the COVID-19 pandemic, what the 2020 substance use trends discussed in Part 1 may mean for the future. It will include an overview of what steps prevention organizations can take to best address these trends as well as to be better prepared for any future societal-wide impacts. The webinar will also provide a learning lab portion with question prompts for small group discussion, allowing participants to share their own lessons learned and plans for the future with each other.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Review lessons learned for prevention from the pandemic Facilitate participant discussion of shared experiences and future plans Discuss recommendations for improving services post-COVID   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 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.  

  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.   February 2022 Session: LGBTQ+ Youth and Alcohol Use Despite gains in LGBTQ+ civil rights laws, queer youth continue to experience disparities in health, safety, and SUD issues. This virtual presentation will present what you need to know as a provider about queer youth and alcohol.     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.     SPEAKER De’An Roper, PhD, LCSW-S  pronouns she, her, hers    De’An Roper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Social Work at University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to her academic career, Dr. Roper worked in various systems of care for more than two decades. Her early experience was shaped by working in the LGBTQ+ community during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Later her direct practice included working in criminal justice environments developing treatment programs for people diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. Dr. Roper’s areas of practice expertise include program development, LGBTQ+ cultural competence, service team development and, she provides advanced clinical supervision. Her research interests include, sexual and gender minority health disparities, health risk behaviors, substance abuse, mental health and criminal justice systems.      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      

Workshop Dates: February 1st at 8am, February 2nd at 8am, February 8th at 8am, and February 9th at 8am CST.  Join a transcontinental team from the University of Global Health Equity (Kigali, Rwanda), the Native Center for Behavioral Health (University of Iowa, Iowa City, United States) and the Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (University of Iowa, Iowa City, United States) to understand the enduring impacts of colonialism on our work in public health. We will discuss the personal and systemic transformation required to dismantle deeply rooted histories of colonialism. We envision rebuilding systems of care that honor and value community knowledge and restore power and resources to indigenous peoples and other people impacted by colonization. Participants will leave with skills and strategies to change their own research and practice in public health.