Past Events

This is a closed 4-day Native American Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training with Jemez Pueblo.

Descripción del curso: A pesar de las alertas de salud pública, en los últimos años se ha observado un aumento constante en el uso de cigarrillos electrónicos entre jóvenes en los estados unidos, e incluyendo un 30% de adolescentes en las escuelas intermedias en Puerto Rico. Con millones de adolescentes y adultos jóvenes en riesgo de consecuencias del vapeo de tabaco, marihuana o adicción de largo plazo, un esfuerzo enfocado en la prevención es fundamental para ayudar a los jóvenes a modificar, reducir o eliminar el uso de cigarrillos electrónicos. Esta presentación de 90 minutos revisará la investigación actual sobre los efectos del vapeo relacionados con la salud, las consideraciones culturales y sociales de uso para la juventud latina, la accesibilidad de los productos y la revisión de intervenciones basado en evidencia para reducir y eliminar el uso de vapeo. Instructora: Diana Padilla Precio: Gratis Acreditación: Este taller cumple con los requisitos de 1.5 horas de certificación hacia CASAC, CPP, CPS y 1.5 horas iniciales hacia CPP, CPS, como aprobado por la Oficina de Servicios y Apoyo a las Adicciones del Estado de Nueva York (NYS OASAS). El Departamento de Servicios de Salud Mental y Adicciones de Nueva Jersey ofrece reciprocidad para CADC, LCADC y LPC.

Substance Use Prevention in Native Communities… Initiating and Sustaining Meaningful Connections Across Cultures   Webinar Overview Substance misuse in Native communities continues to be high. This webinar will discuss the role of culture in initiating and sustaining partnerships and collaborations in Native communities and the presenter will share tips for selecting culturally appropriate substance misuse prevention interventions. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: gain a better understanding of how to effectively initiate communications across cultures in the context of substance misuse prevention, increase their knowledge of the role of cultural competency in sustaining effective and long-term collaborations with Native communities, and identify and discuss current challenges and receive recommendations of culturally appropriate best practices that will address those challenges.   Webinar Dates and Times States and American Samoa September 23, 2020         Time Zone 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Pacific / Arizona 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Hawaii 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM American Samoa Jurisdictions September 24, 2020         Time Zone 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Republic of the Marshall Islands 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pohnpei and Kosrae 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM Republic of Palau (view in your time zone)   Audience Community and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners, tribes, allied health partners and community members located in the Pacific Southwest (HHS Region 9) states and jurisdictions of American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau.    Presenter Gerry RainingBird is an enrolled member of the Chippewa-Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy. Gerry has been involved with American Indian/Alaska Native education, health, and wellness promotion for nearly 30 years. His professional experience includes community mobilization and capacity building, positive youth development, cultural competency, group facilitation, strategic planning, and program development. He has worked with over 200 native communities across Indian Country and the Pacific Islands. In his most recent roles, he has served as Senior Tribal Prevention Specialist for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, and Training and Technical Assistance Specialist for the Tribal Youth Program and the 7th Generation National Mentoring Project   Continuing Education Participants will receive a continuing education certificate of 1.0 hour for attending this live webinar event.    Registration Register here: https://casatunr.wufoo.com/forms/substance-use-prevention-in-native-communities/   Cost is Free!   Questions? Contact Matt Minten([email protected]) for any questions or difficulty in registering.

Course Description: If you are at case conference or other meetings and hear clinicians describe why medications work, what dopamine does to the body, and other questions about brain chemistry and don’t understand the discussion, this course will describe some of the basics of neurochemistry. It is focused for people who work in the field of substance use or co-occurring disorders and are not scientists. Trainer: Mary McCarty-Arias Cost: Free Credits: This training meets the requirements for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). The NJ Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services offers reciprocity for CADC, LCADC, and LPC. Participants must attend the session in its entirety in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

For prevention practitioners working to prevent substance misuse in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. This two-part interactive virtual workshop series will focus on how coalition leaders can build strong, engaged coalitions. We will review the best practices in effective coalitions, the leader's role in implementing those practices, and how leadership functions differently in the unique structure of a community coalition.  The interactive workshops will include opportunities for discussion, practice, and sharing with peers. You will be registered for both workshop dates (9/15 and 9/23) at the same time.  You only need to register once  The Zoom link will be the same for both days and will be sent to you prior to the first workshop.  Please see the technology and attendance requirements listed below.   Presenter: Carol Oliver Carol Oliver is a nationally recognized leader and trainer in the field of substance misuse prevention. She has expertise in evidence-based methods, instructional design, and in-person and virtual learning. She specializes in developing systems to solve complex health-related problems and create effective behavioral health workforces. A certified prevention specialist, with deep knowledge of and commitment to culturally responsive practices, Oliver led the training and technical assistance work of the Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies for eight years. In this role, she oversaw the delivery of high-quality workforce training to over 44,000 practitioners and effective capacity-building assistance to over 14,000 people nationwide. This training is co-sponsored by the Great Lakes PTTC and The Northwoods Coalition.   Participant Requirements     Please be sure to follow the participant requirements below to maximize everyone’s learning experience during this virtual training series. Technology Participants will need: A computer, tablet, or phone with access to both video and microphone during all training sessions Access to the newest version of the Zoom online meeting platform or mobile application You can download Zoom by clicking HERE You can check or update your Zoom version by clicking HERE If you are having issues with your device’s microphone, please consider using headphones or earbuds with a mic included Attendance and Participation Participants will need to use the chat feature to answer attendance questions that will be asked at various points throughout the session.  We highly encourage active participation in these trainings, but please make sure you are muting yourself when you are not talking to reduce the amount of feedback and background noise on the call. Every background sound overrides the presenter’s audio and makes it hard to hear the presentation. Please make sure you’re appropriately engaged in this virtual training series just as you would be at an in-person training. It’s important to have access to video and for all participants to be in a setting that is conducive to learning and communicating with other attendees.

Please register and join us for: "An Ecological Snapshot of Racial Inequity: How We Got Here and Where We Need to Go TOGETHER" - Webinar Continuing the conversation on emerging issues around COVID-19 and social determinants of health for the substance use prevention, treatment and recovery workforces.   September 22, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern (12pm Central / 11am Mountain / 10am Pacific) *The webinar presentation is one-hour, followed by an optional 30-minute discussion and Q & A   The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network, and the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network are continuing the strategic discussion on Social Determinants of Health (SDH) for the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Workforces with a presentation and discussion about racial equity by Mr. Albert Thompson, history professor at Howard University. Mr. Thompson holds a master’s degree in Military History from Norwich University, where his research focused on the Troubles in Northern Ireland. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in United States History at Howard University, where he is writing his dissertation on the New Deal State, Race, and the development of postwar American identity. Since 2016 Thompson has led discussion and training on the history of race in the British Atlantic, American Christianity, and the link between this history and contemporary social and health morbidity. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.   Review the key themes, recordings, and analyses of the previous national online discussion series hosted by The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network, and the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network now available on both network websites.   ATTC RECORDINGS AND THEME ANALYSES PTTC RECORDINGS AND THEME ANALYSES   For additional COVID-19, and Health Equity & Inclusion related resources, please visit:     •    ATTC Pandemic Response Resources     •    ATTC Building Health Equity & Inclusion Resources     •    PTTC Pandemic Response Resources     •    PTTC Building Health Equity & Inclusion Resources    

Join us for a panel discussion of alcohol use behavior, policy, and treatment in the age of COVID-19 Description: Our three panelists will highlight changes to alcohol use behaviors, policy, and treatment following the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. Denis McCarthy will review changing attitudes and alcohol use behavior, and discuss adaptation to safe drinking strategies. Julie Sherman will highlight policy changes and emerging opportunities to rethink availability. Finally, Kamilla Venner will review adaptions to alcohol use treatment specifically with native communities. Time will be reserved for discussion and question & answer.   Download Webinar Slides     Speakers:   Julia Sherman Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project @University of Wisconsin Law School Julia Sherman began her work on alcohol policy at the American Medical Association in the Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse. She was communications director for Reducing Underage Drinking through Coalitions, an AMA project funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She later served as the first national Field Director for the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth a project that conducted early measurements of youth exposure to alcohol advertising. Sherman’s work focused on determining what policies and practices at the state and local level would reduce youth exposure to alcohol advertising. After returning to Wisconsin, Sherman chaired the Alcohol, Culture and Environment Work Group of the Wisconsin State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and authored its final report, Changing Wisconsin’s Alcohol Environment to Promote Safe and Healthy Lives, which led to the creation of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project in 2010.     Dr. Denis M. McCarthy Professor of Psychology and Associate Chair for Research @Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri Dr. Denis M. McCarthy is a Professor of Psychology and Associate Chair for Research in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri. He received his BA in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame, his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kentucky, and his Clinical Internship and Post-doctoral work at the University of California San Diego. He has been a professor at the University of Missouri since 2002. His research has focused on identifying predictors of alcohol-related negative consequences, with a particular emphasis on risk for driving while impaired by alcohol or cannabis. His work has been consistently funded by NIH/NIAAA since 2002. He is the co-director of MU’s Addiction Training group, funded by NIAAA training grants (T32 and R25) that support 18 undergraduate, pre- and post-doctoral training per year. He is the Director of the Missouri Center for Addiction Research and Engagement at the University of Missouri.       Kamilla L. Venner Assistant Professor @Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico Kamilla L. Venner, Ph.D., is a member of the Ahtna Athabascan tribe and a clinical psychologist. Her research aims to reduce the disproportionate substance use related health inequities American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people experience. Her programmatic line of research has centered on four lines of inquiry. First, she has tested the psychometric properties of measures to ensure validity and reliability with AI/AN people and to highlight areas of universality versus cultural specificity. Second, she explores models and dimensions to systematically culturally tailored evidence-based treatments (EBTs) to improve acceptability, engagement, retention, and outcomes for AI/AN people. Third, she conducts randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with AI/AN participants. These RCTs allow examination of substance use outcomes and other indicators of well-being in addition to moderators and mediators to better understand active mechanisms of the culturally tailored EBTs and characteristics.    

The National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC will be holding virtual sessions to support our Native communities in these challenging times. These weekly meetings will cover major concerns that have been expressed, and will continue to share resources, and encourage the peer support that has been happening among those who participated. We hope these meetings will be supportive and helpful, and that we can help connect you with the resources you need. Also feel free to reach out to Cindy Sagoe in advance to let her know if there are any topics you specifically want us to be prepared to address. We hope each and every one of you are staying safe and we look forward to connecting with you soon!  - Your National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC team in collaboration with SAMHSA’s Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center

Webinar Description: Coalitions that engage a diverse set of members with meaningful opportunities for participation are more likely to reach collective impact. This webinar, the second installment in the series, Six Elements of Effective Coalitions, will explore how to more intentionally build these elements of Diverse Stakeholders & Opportunities for Participation into the organizational structure and activities of your coalition, and will highlight the real-life application with two coalition spotlights. This is part two of a four-part series produced by the PTTC Community Coalitions and Collaborators network working group. Be sure to view the first part of the series!   Webinar Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this virtual learning experience, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the six elements of effective coalitions 2. Discuss two of the six elements to achieve intended outcomes 3. Describe a diverse set of stakeholders needed for effective coalitions and how to assess a coalitions’ engaged partners 4. Discuss how to incorporate opportunities for coalition members to participate and help to effectively reach coalition goals   Webinar Presenters: Dr. Kristen Gilmore Powell, PhD, LSW is an Assistant Research Professor with the Rutgers University School of Social Work and Associate Director of the Center for Prevention Science. She is also the Director of the Northeast and Caribbean Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Dr. Powell earned her Ph.D. from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Social Work, in 2013.  She has been conducting research on topics relevant to prevention science, community coalitions, and empowerment theory for more than 10 years. Dr. Powell currently serves as Principal Investigator and Investigator on multiple externally funded research projects. Much of this work focuses on how individual and environmental strategies can prevent the harmful consequences of substance misuse, particularly in communities identified with high need and existing health disparities.     Deborah Nixon Hughes, LCSW-C is an advanced license social worker in both Maryland and Ohio with over 40 years of behavioral health experience. She is the Project Director for the Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) housed at The Danya Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland. She is responsible for providing training and technical assistance to entities within HHS Region 3 (DE, PA, MD, VA, WV, and DC). Prior to joining the Danya Institute, she was the technical expert lead (TEL) for Medication Assisted Treatment – Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction (PDOA) Program while employed at JBS International. Deborah’s life goal has always been to make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with behavioral health challenges to improve their lives and live a self-directed life especially those individuals in vulnerable populations.      

This series is being co-facilitated by the Northeast and Caribbean Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, and Prevention Technology Transfer Center. This webinar series was developed to provide professionals with a review of implicit (i.e. unconscious) bias and how it negatively affects communications, interactions, decision-making and service outcomes for racial and ethnic communities; and offer tools and approaches to address, mitigate and diminish the effects of unconscious bias in the addiction, mental health, and prevention disciplines in order to collectively effect equitable outcomes for persons of color. Participants may join any or all of the sessions listed below. Each session will include ample time for discussion and Q & A. To link to the other session event pages in this series, click on the following:  Session 1: Origins of Unconscious Bias Thursday, August 27, 1:00 – 2:30 ET Session 2: Making the Case to Identify Not Blame Thursday, September 3, 1:00 – 2:30 ET Session 3: Dismantling Bias and Building Equity Thursday, September 10, 1:00 – 2:30 ET Description: This fourth session will bring together a panel of direct service providers who work closely with communities of color and are actively engaged in facilitating strategies that identify and mitigate unconscious bias to ensure delivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Organizational leadership will speak to lessons learned in the implementation of effective protocols to help reduce racial and ethnic disparities and improve service outcomes for people of color. Credits: Each session meets the requirements for 1.5 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). The NJ Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services offers reciprocity for CADC, LCADC, and LPC. SW CEUs will be available for LMSWs and LCSWs through New York State Education Department’s Board for Social Work. Participants must attend the session in its entirety to receive a certificate of completion.

The New England Prevention Workforce Needs Assessment conducted by PCG for the New England PTTC highlighted several gaps for the prevention workforce development throughout New England. One area of need is additional support for those in managerial or supervisory roles in the prevention field. Through this New England PTTC Project ECHO, we will seek to provide support and education for supervisors and emerging leaders in the prevention field on topics related to positive workplace culture including staff development, retention and prevention of burnout, coaching, and more. The goals of this ECHO are to provide support for leaders and emerging leaders in the New England Prevention Workforce and speed the dissemination of best practices to support workforce development in their communities.   Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the ECHO, participants will be able to: • Describe best practices for developing prevention skills and workforce capacity • Differentiate between leadership and management skills and practices • Discuss strategies to overcome common workforce issues   What is Project ECHO®: Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes) is an evidence-based distance learning method developed by researchers at the University of New Mexico, in which a group of faculty experts meets regularly with a participant cohort to engage in case-based discussion and learning. Using this format, this group will meet for 1 hour via Zoom videoconference monthly for 9 months consecutively. Each session will include a brief expert-led educational segment and an extended participant-led case discussion. The Project ECHO is an all-learn, all-teach model in which both the experts and participants engage in knowledge sharing throughout the program.   Read the full details about the program. 

Build your Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills through the free Motivational Interviewing Learning Collaborative! Third Wednesday each month, beginning February 19, 2020.  10:00-10:45am CST The Great Lakes MHTTC and PTTC will host a series of interactive calls via Zoom for people who want to enhance their MI skills. This learning opportunity provides practitioners with a no-cost, easy to access opportunity to continue to build their practice skills towards fidelity. All sessions will be geared towards multiple levels of learning. Attend all sessions or select from the menu (see list of dates and topics below). Calls last for 45 minutes You only need to register one time for the Zoom link to the calls  ​​​ Trainer: Laura Saunders State Project Manager, Wisconsin Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC Laura A. Saunders, MSSW, is the Wisconsin State Project Manager for the Great Lakes Addiction, Mental Health and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers. Her position is housed at the UW–Madison, where she’s worked since 1988. Since 2001, Laura has provided SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing training to physicians, nurses, medical students, psychologists, specialty addiction treatment providers, social workers, physical therapists, health educators, and staff who work in correctional settings. She has provided feedback and coaching to hundreds of social workers, correctional staff, and other human service providers who are interested in using evidence-based practices with fidelity. Laura joined the international group of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2006 (Sophia, Bulgaria) and is an active member of the Wisconsin MINT group. Topics by Date February 19 Your MI Spirit Is Showing March 18  Let Your Partner (Client, Consumer, Customer, Patient) Know You're Working Hard to Understand April 15 WHY Not Ask WHY And Other Things to Think About With Open Questions May 20 Taming Your Inner Cheerleader: Be Proud Of You and How Well You Can Use Affirmations June 17 Gold Star Things to Say (Genuinely!)  July 15 What To Do When the Client Says Something About Changing Their Behavior August 19 What to Do When The Client Seems Stuck About Changing Their Behavior September 16  Pay Attention to Discord October 21 Guess What Happens When You Ask for Change Talk? November 18:   TBD December 16:   TBD 

For prevention practitioners working to prevent substance misuse in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. This two-part interactive virtual workshop series will focus on how coalition leaders can build strong, engaged coalitions. We will review the best practices in effective coalitions, the leader's role in implementing those practices, and how leadership functions differently in the unique structure of a community coalition.  The interactive workshops will include opportunities for discussion, practice, and sharing with peers. You will be registered for both workshop dates (9/15 and 9/23) at the same time.  You only need to register once  The Zoom link will be the same for both days and will be sent to you prior to the first workshop.  Please see the technology and attendance requirements listed below.     Presenter: Carol Oliver Carol Oliver is a nationally recognized leader and trainer in the field of substance misuse prevention. She has expertise in evidence-based methods, instructional design, and in-person and virtual learning. She specializes in developing systems to solve complex health-related problems and create effective behavioral health workforces. A certified prevention specialist, with deep knowledge of and commitment to culturally responsive practices, Oliver led the training and technical assistance work of the Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies for eight years. In this role, she oversaw the delivery of high-quality workforce training to over 44,000 practitioners and effective capacity-building assistance to over 14,000 people nationwide.   This training is co-sponsored by the Great Lakes PTTC and The Northwoods Coalition.   Participant Requirements Please be sure to follow the participant requirements below to maximize everyone’s learning experience during this virtual training series. Technology Participants will need: A computer, tablet, or phone with access to both video and microphone during all training sessions Access to the newest version of the Zoom online meeting platform or mobile application You can download Zoom by clicking HERE You can check or update your Zoom version by clicking HERE If you are having issues with your device’s microphone, please consider using headphones or earbuds with a mic included Attendance and Participation Participants will need to use the chat feature to answer attendance questions that will be asked at various points throughout the session.  We highly encourage active participation in these trainings, but please make sure you are muting yourself when you are not talking to reduce the amount of feedback and background noise on the call. Every background sound overrides the presenter’s audio and makes it hard to hear the presentation. Please make sure you’re appropriately engaged in this virtual training series just as you would be at an in-person training. It’s important to have access to video and for all participants to be in a setting that is conducive to learning and communicating with other attendees.

  Northwest PTTC Virtual Prevention Leadership Academy     Date and Time September 14, 24 & 25, 2020  October 6 & 14, 2020   View Time Schedule About the Prevention Leadership Academy The goal of the Northwest PTTC Prevention Leadership Academy is to engage leaders in the prevention workforce to identify and build upon their strengths in creative problem-solving, strategic planning, and charismatic communication.   The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged leaders of local substance misuse prevention efforts to keep communities engaged. Given the uncertainties around face-to-face meetings, many of us are looking for new ways to re-energize our connections. The Virtual Northwest Prevention Leadership Academy creates an opportunity for participants to learn and experience online tools that create energy and empowerment to engage leaders, coalitions, and community members in our collective prevention efforts.   The Virtual Leadership Academy will explore both leadership principles using a set of Liberating Structures customized for prevention and online delivery. Liberating Structures is a set of practical methods and tools designed to foster active participation and create innovation among team members, collaborators, and communities. Their use facilitates trust-building and shared commitment to group values and outcomes. Northwest PTTC staff is excited to be collaborating with facilitators of Liberating Structures to present the academy.   Cost The Leadership Conference is free-of-charge to participants.  Primary Audience  The primary audience for this year’s Prevention Leadership Academy is community-level and mid-level prevention practitioners representing states and tribes throughout HHS Region 10: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.  Registration is limited to 100 participants and is limited to the HHS Region 10 prevention workforce. Participant Requirements Complete up to two hours total of independent learning activities outside of the live sessions 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 creating a learning community environment. Watch a 20-minute zoom tutorial video, if you are not familiar with this technology.   Continuing Education In order to receive 15 continuing education hours, participants are expected to complete up to two hours of independent learning activities outside of the live sessions, join each live session, and be on-camera for the live sessions. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.

Direct to consumer alcohol sales are on the rise nationwide, especially as some states loosen or modify restrictions to allow alcohol delivery, curbside pickup and cocktails to go during the pandemic.  These models challenge traditional alcohol control policy and require creative solutions to address challenges in enforcement. This webinar will review current policies on home alcohol delivery, alcohol shipping and curbside service, challenges in enforcement and compliance. It will also provide specific examples of how compliance and enforcement can work in this environment and action steps that can be taken in your own community. This webinar will include data specific to the New England states as well as drawing from nationwide trends and examples from other regions.   Presented by Cassandra Greisen of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association, Carrie Christofes of the National Liquor Law Enforcement Agency, and Matthew Stemple of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Alcohol Law Enforcement Division.     Link to view the recorded webinar (recorded on September 11, 2020). No continuing education is available. 

2-Part Webinar Series Why Health Equity Matters in Prevention - Part 1   Webinar Series Overview Cultural competency, health disparities, and health equity are familiar terms to prevention professionals. A focus on health equity allows communities to direct their prevention strategies towards the most vulnerable populations in the region they serve. In doing this, we contribute to the reduction in health disparities and support initiatives that create community and societal change. Part I of this two-part series will begin to explore why health equity matters in prevention, and uncover how culture and personal bias influence substance misuse prevention work. By the end of this webinar participants will be able to: •    Describe the connection between prevention ethics and health equity; •    Define the foundational terminology associated with understanding behavioral health disparities; •    Explore how culture and personal bias influence substance misuse prevention work.   Dates and Times September 10, 2020      Time Zone 03:00 PM – 04:30 PM Pacific / Arizona 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM Hawaii 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM American Samoa September 11, 2020      Time Zone 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Republic of the Marshall Islands 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Pohnpei and Kosrae 08:00 AM – 09:30 AM Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap 07:00 AM – 08:30 AM Republic of Palau (view in your time zone)   Audience Community and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners, tribes, allied health partners and community members located in the Pacific Southwest (HHS Region 9) states and jurisdictions of American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau.     Presenter Nicole Augustine, MPH, has been working in the field of prevention since 2001. She has a Master of Public Health degree from The George Washington University School of Public Health. Nicole is employed at Wake Forest Baptist School of Medicine as the Project Coordinator for the North Carolina Behavioral Health Equity Initiative (NC BHEI) and the Project Coordinator for the Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Southeast PTTC). The goal of the NCBHEI project is to support communities in identifying, acting on, and effectively addressing key behavioral health equity issues. Nicole is a passionate prevention provider who is committed to supporting initiatives designed to address complex substance use issues affecting our society.           Continuing Education Participants will receive a certificate of participation documenting 1.5 hours of continuing education for this live webinar event.   Registration Register here: https://casatunr.wufoo.com/forms/r9-pttc-webinar-why-health-equity-matters-part-1/   Cost is Free!   Questions? Contact Clarissa Lam Yuen ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration. For all other questions, please contact Ramona Mosley ([email protected]).     SAVE THE DATE!! Part 2 - Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific   Registration information for Part 2 coming soon!   Presenters   Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH, is a tenured Associate Professor in the Division of Health Policy & Management, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health and the Blue Cross Endowed Professor in Health and Racial Equity. As a reproductive health equity researcher, she applies the tools of population health science and health services research to elucidate a critical and complex determinant of health inequity—racism. Her overarching goal is to contribute to a body of knowledge that links structural racism to health in a tangible way, identify opportunities for intervention, and dismantle the systems, structures, and institutions that allow inequities to persist.             Haner Hernández, PhD, CPS, CADCII, LADCI is currently a Senior Consultant to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, with a focus on disparities, building health equity, addiction treatment, recovery supports, and the Recovery Support Centers located throughout the Commonwealth. He has worked for 32 years in the health and human service field developing, implementing, and evaluating culturally and linguistically intelligent youth and adult health prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support programs. He is a professional trainer and facilitator and provides individualized technical assistance and support to organizations that provide addiction prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery supports.           Nicole Augustine, MPH, has been working in the field of prevention since 2001. She has a Master of Public Health degree from The George Washington University School of Public Health. Nicole is employed at Wake Forest Baptist School of Medicine as the Project Coordinator for the North Carolina Behavioral Health Equity Initiative (NC BHEI) and the Project Coordinator for the Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Southeast PTTC). The goal of the NCBHEI project is to support communities in identifying, acting on, and effectively addressing key behavioral health equity issues. Nicole is a passionate prevention provider who is committed to supporting initiatives designed to address complex substance use issues affecting our society.   

This series is being co-facilitated by the Northeast and Caribbean Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, and Prevention Technology Transfer Center. This webinar series was developed to provide professionals with a review of implicit (i.e. unconscious) bias and how it negatively affects communications, interactions, decision-making and service outcomes for racial and ethnic communities; and offer tools and approaches to address, mitigate and diminish the effects of unconscious bias in the addiction, mental health, and prevention disciplines in order to collectively effect equitable outcomes for persons of color. Participants may join any or all of the sessions listed below. Each session will include ample time for discussion and Q & A. To link to the other session event pages in this series, click on the following:  Session 1: Origins of Unconscious Bias Thursday, August 27, 1:00 – 2:30 ET Session 2: Making the Case to Identify Not Blame Thursday, September 3, 1:00 – 2:30 ET Session 4: Learning from the Field Thursday, September 17, 1:00 – 2:30 ET Description: In the first two sessions we define and describe the impact of unconscious bias on cognition and provider practice, as well as how it contributes to behavioral health disparities. This third session will offer practical tools and strategies for organizations and providers to identify and address unconscious bias and support the delivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS). Discussion will present action steps that providers can take to explore and diffuse personal bias, and further inform on how integrating cultural humility in practice minimizes unconscious bias using a process oriented approach to care consequently increasing behavioral health equity. Credits: Each session meets the requirements for 1.5 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). The NJ Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services offers reciprocity for CADC, LCADC, and LPC. SW CEUs will be available for LMSWs and LCSWs through New York State Education Department’s Board for Social Work. Participants must attend the session in its entirety to receive a certificate of completion.

For prevention practitioners working to prevent substance misuse in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. The Great Lakes PTTC is hosting a listening session to help determine the technical assistance, training, and resources that would be helpful in supporting prevention professionals and addressing the challenges they are encountering in the COVID-19 environment. Intended Audience: Prevention professionals in Great Lakes Reg 5

Virtual Facilitation: Community of Practice The Community of Practice (CoP) provides a platform for facilitators to share their work. If you are interested in hearing personal inquiries, case studies, networking with other professionals using facilitation methods in their prevention work, or just want to learn more about facilitation, attend our CoP event!

Enhanced Prevention Learning Series (EPLS):  Prevention Ethics   Overview This 2-week distance learning series offers a unique interactive experience that provides participants an opportunity to explore 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 also provide online consultation, skill-based learning and practice, group and individual activities, reading assignments, and discussion on topics essential to application of an ethical decision-making process. During this EPLS participants will: 1.    Define Ethics and related terms. 2.    Describe the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics. 3.    Use an ethical decision-making process to apply the Prevention Code of Ethics.   Dates: Session 1 – September 08, 2020 Session 2 – September 10, 2020 Session 3 – September 15, 2020 Session 4 – September 17, 2020    Times: 12:00 pm – 01:30 pm Alaska 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm Pacific 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm Mountain   Audience: Community-level prevention practitioners and allied partners working to prevent substance misuse in the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center HHS Region 10: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.  Prevention professionals interested in this course but who work outside of Region 10 are encouraged to contact their region’s PTTC to learn what opportunities for similar courses are available to them.   Series Facilitator: Christina Lopez-Gutierrez 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/Technical Assistance to community-based coalitions, single state agencies, Promotores and Community Health Workers. Ms. Gutierrez 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. Additionally, Ms. Gutierrez has been part of SAMHSA’s regional training teams, called upon to provide training to various Latino and Native American populations to cater to cultural needs. More recently, Ms. Gutierrez has participated in a state-wide evaluation team to support grantees aiming to decrease Prescription Misuse and Underage drinking.   Continuing Education: In order to receive up to 9 continuing education hours, participants are expected to view the video tutorial; attend the live technology introductory/orientation session; complete learning activities as assigned; be prepared for and join each session; and actively engage in group discussions. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this registration opportunity to others.   Register here: https://www.pttclearning.org/courses/prevention-ethics-region-10/ Space is limited to 25 participants   Cost is Free!   Questions? Contact Matthew Minten ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration. For all other questions, please contact Michelle Frye-Spray ([email protected]).

The National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC will be holding virtual sessions to support our Native communities in these challenging times. These weekly meetings will cover major concerns that have been expressed, and will continue to share resources, and encourage the peer support that has been happening among those who participated. We hope these meetings will be supportive and helpful, and that we can help connect you with the resources you need. Also feel free to reach out to Cindy Sagoe in advance to let her know if there are any topics you specifically want us to be prepared to address. We hope each and every one of you are staying safe and we look forward to connecting with you soon!  - Your National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC team in collaboration with SAMHSA’s Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center

Case Studies in Marijuana: From Pharmacology to the Emergency Department   Webinar Overview In this webinar, participants will learn about marijuana: its pharmacology, THC, CBD, and its effects on the body. The webinar will present the most factual information and up-to-date data on marijuana and participants will review illuminating examples of daily marijuana poisonings that present to emergency departments across the Pacific Southwest Region. Learn the facts vs. the myths to assist you in your prevention work and to educate and protect future generations in your state and/or jurisdiction.   Date and Times States and American Samoa September 3, 2020      Time Zone 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Pacific / Arizona 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Hawaii 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM American Samoa Jurisdictions September 4, 2020      Time Zone 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Republic of the Marshall Islands 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pohnpei and Kosrae 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM Republic of Palau (view in your timezone)   Audience Community, tribal, state, and jurisdiction-level prevention practitioners working to prevent substance misuse in HHS Region 9 (American Samoa, Arizona, California, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau).   Presenter Roneet Lev, MD, FACEP, was the first Chief Medical Officer of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, ONDCP. She brought refreshing frontline medical experience to national health policy. She is a nationally acclaimed medical expert and speaker who continues to treat patients in the emergency department. As a mother of four, she relates to families who struggle. Dr. Lev uses data to drive change and is frequently quoted in print and television media. Dr. Lev is dually board certified in emergency and addiction medicine, bringing over 25 years of experience treating the frontline cases of addiction. She came to the White House as chief of the emergency department at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego.     Continuing Education Participants will receive a certificate of participation documenting 1.0 hour of continuing education for attending this live webinar event.   Registration Register here: https://casatunr.wufoo.com/forms/r9-pttc-webinar-case-studies-in-marijuana/   Cost is Free!   Question? Contact Clarissa Lam Yuen ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration. For all other questions, please contact Janet Porter ([email protected]).

This series is being co-facilitated by the Northeast and Caribbean Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, and Prevention Technology Transfer Center. This webinar series was developed to provide professionals with a review of implicit (i.e. unconscious) bias and how it negatively affects communications, interactions, decision-making and service outcomes for racial and ethnic communities; and offer tools and approaches to address, mitigate and diminish the effects of unconscious bias in the addiction, mental health, and prevention disciplines in order to collectively effect equitable outcomes for persons of color. Participants may join any or all of the sessions listed below. Each session will include ample time for discussion and Q & A. To link to the other session event pages in this series, click on the following:  Session 1: Origins of Unconscious Bias Thursday, August 27, 1:00 – 2:30 ET Session 3: Dismantling Bias and Building Equity Thursday, September 10, 1:00 – 2:30 ET Session 4: Learning from the Field Thursday, September 17, 1:00 – 2:30 ET Description: Building off the psychological framework of unconscious bias as discussed in the first session, this second presentation will review and inform on how unconscious bias is reflected in words, communications, and relations toward persons of color through case scenarios reflecting its impact in the addiction, mental health, and prevention settings. The elusiveness of cognitive bias underscores provider assumptions and perceptions and affect judgment that lead to prejudice, micro-aggressions, and even discriminatory practices in care. The discussion will also identify commonly experienced pressures of personal and ‘on the job’ stress, and other bias risk factors that affect decision making, interactions and client/patient outcomes in behavioral health. Credits: Each session meets the requirements for 1.5 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). The NJ Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services offers reciprocity for CADC, LCADC, and LPC. SW CEUs will be available for LMSWs and LCSWs through New York State Education Department’s Board for Social Work. Participants must attend the session in its entirety to receive a certificate of completion.

​​​​The South Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center will host session two of its virtual five-session learning community series for prevention professionals in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas working in communities of color.  The purpose of the learning community is to discuss strategies for creating change that leads to positive outcomes in communities of color.   Session two will focus on involving communities of color in data collection decision making.  Participants will also use the SWOT analysis from session one to inform their work during this session.    During this 90-minute session participants will: Describe the importance of involving communities of color in data collection decision making   Identify methods for examining data in consultation with communities of color to identify community problems.   Develop steps for working with communities of color to use data to create a community prevention plan.   Please save the dates for all of the upcoming sessions.  October 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. MT November 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. MT December 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. MT      Steven A. Magallan, MS holds a Master of Science in Developmental Psychology and is an expert in community-based youth development with more than 18 years experience working directly with the leading experts in prevention science and coalition management. He specializes in promoting research-based, data-driven, and outcome focused behavior change strategies.   His experience also includes bi-national work between the United States and Mexico on improving border relations and prevention efforts through community coalitions. Over 1,000 community coalitions have directly benefited from Mr. Magallan's extensive experience in developing and implementing problem behavior prevention strategies.