Past Events

Summary: Learn to embrace data and all the information it can provide in this two-part webinar series. Prevention experts Kyle Barrington and Erin Ficker will show you how to use data-driven decision making to advance prevention outcomes and programs. Find out how organizations collect and use data in assessment, implementation, and evaluation of prevention programs. You'll see how you can use various types and sources of data in your everyday prevention work to ensure positive prevention outcomes. Take away strategies to overcome common barriers to collecting and using data. Presenter Bio Kyle Barrington, PhD, has over 30 years’ experience in the field of substance abuse prevention and treatment. His experiences include being a substance abuse counselor, director of a dual-diagnosis hospital unit for adults and youth, director of an emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth, and evaluator for local and statewide organizations. Dr. Barrington has extensive experience evaluating the impact of alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs and practices. He has five published, peer-reviewed, articles, has been quoted in several scholarly articles, and has conducted over 200 program evaluations. Erin Ficker 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.

This training is open to participants from the state of Oklahoma. Interested participants from the state of Oklahoma should contact Kodi Pollard at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODHMSAS) at [email protected] Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds an understanding of their impact and overviews appropriate supports. This 89-hour course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect people to the appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help care. The program also teaches common risk factors and warning signs of specific illnesses like anxiety, depression, substance use, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and schizophrenia. National Trainers will guide Mental Health First Aid candidates through three-days of training with an emphasis on coaching and preparing candidates to be ambassadors for Mental Health First Aid. Courses typically run 8:30-4:30 each day, with dedicated time on days three and four for independent preparation for presentations delivered on day five. On the fifth day of the training, each instructor candidate will present and teach an assigned portion of the eight-hour course to the group. The National Trainers will conduct an individual evaluation of each candidate, and each candidate will provide a peer review for their colleagues.

This session will provide an overview and brief opportunity for UW-Madison Physician Assistant faculty to experience Motivational Interviewing.  Motivational Interviewing will be integrated into their curriculum in 2020 and this session will attempt to provide a greater appreciation for the Motivational Interviewing style of communication. This is a closed session.  However, you can learn more about our upcoming training and technical events on the Great Lakes PTTC website under Upcoming Events. If no upcoming events are taking place near you, please contact your nearest state project manager to inquire about future training opportunities in your region.  Include location and host organization.

Free! NIATx Change Leader Academy Sponsored by Great Lakes PTTC and Prevention Insights Earn 4. 5 NAADAC CEUs!  Register About the NIATx Change Leader Academy The NIATx Change Leader Academy is an interactive one-day face-to-face workshop on the NIATx model of process improvement, a team-based approach to change management that's been field-tested in human services organizations across the country. After the one-day workshop, you'll have access to three months of support from an expert NIATx coach!  Questions? Contact Julia Parnell Alexander, Great Lakes PTTC Co-Director, at [email protected] Follow-up calls will be Thursday August 15, Thursday September 19 and Thursday October 17 all at 9:00 AM CST.  Call in information will be provided closer to the date. Download the event flyer

Join us for this free webinar introducing SAMHSA’s Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network, and the launch of the Southeast PTTC housed at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC.   The Southeast PTTC provides training and technical assistance to the Department of Health and Human Services Region 4 (Southeast Region) of the U.S. (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). In addition to learning about the mission of the Southeast PTTC, you will be able to share what resources and training you need to best help you continue the work you are already doing.  Our goal is to enhance the capacity of the prevention workforce to effectively plan, implement and evaluate strategies to reduce substance misuse and its consequences.  We want to work collaboratively with YOU to accomplish these goals. Bring your questions, your experiences, and your needs, and let's work together!      

Summary: Learn to embrace data and all the information it can provide in this two-part webinar series. Prevention experts Kyle Barrington and Erin Ficker will show you how to use data-driven decision making to advance prevention outcomes and programs. Find out how organizations collect and use data in assessment, implementation, and evaluation of prevention programs. You'll see how you can use various types and sources of data in your everyday prevention work to ensure positive prevention outcomes. Take away strategies to overcome common barriers to collecting and using data. Presenter Bio Kyle Barrington, PhD, has over 30 years’ experience in the field of substance abuse prevention and treatment. His experiences include being a substance abuse counselor, director of a dual-diagnosis hospital unit for adults and youth, director of an emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth, and evaluator for local and statewide organizations. Dr. Barrington has extensive experience evaluating the impact of alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs and practices. He has five published, peer-reviewed, articles, has been quoted in several scholarly articles, and has conducted over 200 program evaluations. Erin Ficker 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.

The New England PTTC and New England ATTC present Addressing Substance Use in Rural Areas More than 1 in 5 Americans live within a rural area ... where economic, religious, historical, and geographic factors combine to create a unique culture that influences mental health outcomes, physical health conditions, and health behaviors. During this half-day workshop the following topics will be addressed: Rural Definition and Statistics Rural Culture-Rurality Rural Issues/Barriers Related to Health Substance Use and Opioid Use Substance Use and Opioid Use in Rural Areas Four Factors Explaining Opioid Use Rates in Rural Areas Training Workforce in Rurality

Matt Ignacio, MSSW, Tohono O’odham   Check your time zone:

Creating a Recovery-Oriented System of Care Course Description: Research has outlined the benefits of a Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care model as an effective model in supporting individuals to overcome substance use problems and disorders. Based on the understanding that recovery has many pathways and is an individualized process, Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care provide an empowering environment made of program and service specific elements to support and sustain recovery processes. This interactive course provides an overview of the framework and foundational components for a Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care environment. Discussions will also include tools for organizational self-assessment, essential provider perspectives and skills, and tips to developing an implementation plan to align current infrastructure toward a recovery-enabling model. Have questions or having trouble registering? Please contact Tri Chaple at [email protected] This training meets the requirements for six renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and six initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS). The NJ Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services offers reciprocity for CADC, LCADC, and LPC.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 1 to 2:30 pm ET & Monday, June 24, 2019, 1 to 2:30 pm ET SAMHSA’s five-step Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) offers practitioners comprehensive guidance for addressing the substance misuse and related behavioral health problems facing their communities. This two-part webinar series introduces Steps 4 and 5 of the model: Implementation and Evaluation. · Part 1 will describe high-quality implementation and why it is important, review criteria for selecting prevention interventions, and explore the three central features of effective implementation. · Part 2 will prepare participants to explain the purpose and types of evaluation, develop an outcome-based logic model to guide prevention efforts, and cover key aspects on considering when to report evaluation results to community stakeholders. These webinars will build on the foundation established during our May webinar series - Building Community Capacity to Implement Prevention Efforts (Part 1) and Developing a Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Guide Prevention Efforts (Part 2). Participants will have a chance to discuss challenges they may be experiencing while implementing these two steps of the SPF, pose questions and provide feedback to one another on strategies for overcoming these challenges Questions? Contact Project Coordinator Clare Neary at [email protected] Wish to Register? Email us at [email protected]

Enhanced Prevention Learning Series: Ethics in Prevention
 Presenter: Pam Tindall, C.P.P. Event Dates: June 18-27, 2019 Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM PDT This Enhanced Prevention Learning Series explores the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics; using realistic examples designed to strengthen participants’ abilities to manage challenging situations in their work. Through a unique, interactive structure, this learning series offers participants; online consultation, skill-based learning, and application opportunities through group and individual activities, readings, and discussion on topics essential to the application of an ethical; decision-making process. Registration link: https://www.pttclearning.org/courses/enhanced-prevention-learning-series-epls-prevention-ethics/  

Wisconsin Statewide Substance Use Prevention Conference In this interactive session, we'll discuss what SBIRT is and how it fits within the scope of prevention. After participating in this session, you'll appreciate the SBIRT process and what you can do to promote this practice as an evidence-based prevention strategy.  Objectives: 1.  Coalitions will be able to identify and connect with health centers in their communities.   2.  Learn about the work that health centers are doing.   3.  Identify how to either use them as a resource or how to team up their efforts together to improve their prevention initiatives and better reach disparate populations Presenter: Laura Saunders, MSW, Great Lakes PTTC  

This year marks the launch of SAMHSA’s brand new training and technical assistance model for the nation’s prevention workforce, the Prevention Technology Transfer Center. This new model sees the launch of 10 regional PTTCs across the country, ready to support the workforce in translating prevention research into practice. This will be done through a full variety of training and technical assistance programs designed for all levels of experience.  In this 20 minute lunch & learn, you will be introduced to the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center, housed and administered by AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc. You will meet the New England PTTC staff, get an overview of the PTTC model, and learn the goals, objectives, and planned services of the program. At the conclusion of the presentation, the meeting will be opened up to participants for some guided discussion and feedback around the training and prevention workforce development needs in the New England region. This will be an opportunity to provide us with your perspectives and experience to help shape the trainings and technical assistance programs offered in the New England states.  There are two, 20-minute sessions available during the lunch time hour.  Times are 12:05 PM and 12: 35 PM.

  50TH NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF ADDICTION AND PREVENTION STUDIES    The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, commonly called Summer School, is a four-day intensive experience to further knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of substance use disorder services. The school is appropriate for all who recognize the impact of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on individuals, families, and communities. Each year, participants from many disciplines come together to form a unique, diverse learning community. In today’s workplace, where training time is greatly limited, the valuable experience of attending the intensive Summer School, developing skills and gaining knowledge, while accessing a strong professional network from across New England, can be transformative.   Overview Individuals may select topic specific tracks where similar topic courses have been grouped together or, if a participant would like to tailor their experiences even more, they may select specific courses from different focus areas. These focus areas have been designed to meet the needs of various audiences. Programming is intended for many different partners in substance use disorder prevention, treatment, intervention and recovery. Whether you are a new addiction counselor, a juvenile probation officer, a recovery coach, a prevention specialist, an experienced licensed clinician, or in another discipline, you will find unique offerings within this year’s program. Nearly 100 courses are offered.   New England PTTC Sponsored trainings include: The Evolution of Marijuana Policies and the Implications for Prevention and Workforce Development Presentation Development and Design Prevention on the Brain: Developing Brain-Friendly Prevention Messages for Youth Substance Use Prevention Skills Training Click here to view the full course catalog.   Offering a variety of courses on best practices in the field of substance use services across the continuum of care, the school’s nationally and regionally recognized faculty includes instructors who are respected for their accomplishments in the behavioral health field, and their training expertise.   Sponsors For 50 years, the Summer School program has been a collaborative effort with partners at the New England State Substance Use Disorder Agencies and regional and state training entities.  The Summer School is coordinated by AdCare Educational Institute of New England.  The New England PTTC and the New England ATTC are proud co-sponsors of this year's Summer School.        

Enhanced Prevention Learning Series (EPLS)  This distance learning series offers an interactive forum for participants to explore how to build protection in communities, schools, and families using the Social Development Strategy (SDS). This learning series will build participants’ understanding of shared protective factors and how the Social Development Strategy organizes protection into a strategy for action. Participants will learn and practice using the SDS and its components to design activities that will build protection in families, schools, coalitions and communities.  This EPLS provides online consultation, skill-based learning and practice, group and individual activities, reading assignments, and discussion on topics essential to building protection using key learnings from prevention science.  SESSION - DATE: Session 1 – May 30, 2019 TIME: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Alaska 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Pacific 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Mountain SESSION- DATES: Session 2 – June 6, 2019 Session 3 – June 13, 2019 Session 4 – June 20, 2019 Session 5 – June 27, 2019 Session 6- July 11, 2019 TIME: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Alaska 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Mountain    

EMERGING TOPICS IN PREVENTION SCIENCE MEDIA SERIES Applying Prevention Science to Quell the Opioid Crisis May 30, 2019 Alaska 10:00 am -11:30 am Pacific 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Mountain 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm AUDIENCE Community and state-level prevention practitioners, allied health partners, and community members who are working to prevent substance misuse. DESCRIPTION Although the rate of opioid addiction has risen recently at an alarming rate, many misconceptions have compromised our ability to respond effectively. While trying to respond to this crisis, the public health community has neglected to consider findings from the field of prevention science about addiction and the causal influences that are addressable early in life. This webinar will discuss the research on pathways to addiction and evidence-based practices that address them. It will also offer eight recommendations for the federal government, states, and communities to consider to ensure that our investments in addressing this crisis achieve the greatest return on our dollars.

System transformation training for organizational and clinical leadership on suicide prevention through a cultural competency lens.    

Environmental Prevention Strategies (EPS) are population-based interventions that change the context in which individuals make decisions. This webinar will provide information that prevention leaders working at the state, tribe, jurisdiction, and local levels need to fully understand these approaches.

This half-day course will introduce participants to stigma anddiscrimination around substance use disorders (SUDs). Other disabilities will be discussed, including mental health disorders and HIV. Participants will be able to reflect on their own practice and their agencies. Goal: To increase knowledge about stigma and discrimination and ways to combat them. Have questions or having trouble registering? Please contact Tri Chaple at [email protected] This training meets approval for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS). The NJ Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services offers reciprocity for CADC, LCADC, and LPC.

This session will provide an opportunity for Motivational Interviewing (MI) practitioners to learn more and sharpen their MI skills.  This is a closed session.

Capacity Building & Planning Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 1 to 2:30 pm ET & Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 1 to 2:30 pm ET   SAMHSA’s five-step Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) offers practitioners comprehensive guidance for addressing the substance misuse and related behavioral health problems facing their communities. This two-part webinar series introduces Steps 2 and 3 of the model: Capacity Building and Planning. Part 1 will highlight opportunities and strategies for strengthening local-level capacity to participate in prevention efforts by increasing the buy-in and support of a diverse range of community stakeholders. Part 2 will prepare participants to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to address identified needs with meaningful involvement from the cultural groups that will be served by our efforts.   These webinars will build on the foundation established during our February webinar series Conducting Community Needs Assessments to Guide Prevention Efforts. Participants will have a chance to discuss challenges they may be experiencing implementing these two steps of the SPF, and provide feedback to one another on strategies for overcoming these challenges.   Questions? Contact Project Coordinator Clare Neary at [email protected]   Wish to Register? Email us at [email protected]

SAMHSA’s five-step Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) offers practitioners comprehensive guidance for addressing the substance misuse and related behavioral health problems facing their communities. This two-part webinar series introduces Steps 2 and 3 of the model: Capacity Building and Planning. Part 1 will highlight opportunities and strategies for strengthening local-level capacity to participate in prevention efforts by increasing the buy-in and support of a diverse range of community stakeholders. Part 2 will prepare participants to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to address identified needs with meaningful involvement from the cultural groups that will be served by our efforts.   These webinars will build on the foundation established during our February webinar series Conducting Community Needs Assessments to Guide Prevention Efforts. Participants will have a chance to discuss challenges they may be experiencing implementing these two steps of the SPF, and provide feedback to one another on strategies for overcoming these challenges.   Trainings take place on: Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 1 to 2:30 pm ET Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 1 to 2:30 pm ET   Questions? Contact Project Coordinator Clare Neary at [email protected]   Wish to Register? Email us at [email protected]

Date: May 15, 2019 Time: 1:00pm—2:30pm ET Format: Webinar training Contact Hours: Up to 1.5 NAADAC Event Flyer: click here COURSE DESCRIPTION The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities. This webinar will discuss how health care organizations need to ensure that awareness, adoption, and implementation of the National CLAS Standards are incorporated to have a more inclusive definition of culture in order to better serve the military community. To familiarize yourself with the CLAS Standards, please watch our Intro webinar (CLAS in BH 101) prior to joining us on this webinar. OBJECTIVES The structure and major components of the U.S. military Common characteristics of the military population and its distinct culture Elements of the military experience and lifestyle that are integral to military culture Using CLAS to inform a person-centered approach to military consumers and their families WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Behavioral Health care professionals and advocates interested in improving cultural competence and humility in the delivery of behavioral health.       PRESENTERS Jacqueline Coleman, MEd, MSM, BA, CPC, is a certified professional coach with extensive experience as a senior program manager. Jacqueline has expertise in workforce development, organizational development and contract management. She is a cultivator and trainer of professionals in multiple sectors. Jacqueline provides strategic consultation on LEADERVATION (gender-tailored programs, equity and diversity initiatives, and systems change processes).   Adreana Tartt is an experienced practitioner who employs person-centered care as a foundational principle in serving humanity. She is currently employed at the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS). She is the Special Populations Program Coordinator for Veterans, Older Adults and Human Trafficking. Adreana is a United States Marine Corps veteran and holds a Masters of Art in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and a Bachelor’s in Social Psychology. Previous CLAS in BH Webinars: LGBTQ Part 1 - Sep. 11 LGBTQ Part 2 - Oct. 24 Children and Caregivers - Nov. 14 Youth and Adolescents - Dec. 5 Aging - Jan. 16 African Americans - Feb. 13 Women - Mar. 13 African and Caribbean Diaspora - Apr. 17