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Exhibitor at the Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit

Presenter: Jason Burrow-Sánchez, Ph.D In this webinar you will learn how to determine the scope of a problem for your target population. You will learn where to access and ways to analyze epidemiological data.

Change Leader Academy (CLA) workshop is designed to be… PRACTICAL – Common sense approach to change management; tools you can use tomorrow; easily shared with staff. A SIMULATION – Your table will be a Change Team for the day. Each of you will take turns being the Change Leader for team exercises. You will then use these same tools/techniques with your change team when you start your change project at your organization. A PEER NETWORKING & LEARNING OPPORTUNITY – Connect with peers working on change projects in similar focus areas such as: • Administrative processes • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) • Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) • Access, Retention and Continuity of Care • Other service delivery processes LEARN BY DOING WITH SUPPORT – Activities include. 1. Do a 3-month change project 2. Participate in three, monthly group follow-up calls/webinars. (A call schedule and details will be emailed following the CLA workshop.) 3. Reach out to a NIATx coach for 1-on-1 technical assistance via email or phone call. Who Should Attend? This event is open to any youth and adults involved in Operation Snowball Chapters and/or prevention specialist, coalition members, and youth advisory board members, or anyone who is interested in learning more about process improvement. This training is offered through Operation Snowball, Inc. Operation Snowball, Inc. is funded in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery through a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Heath Services Administration.

This course will identify how the Mental Health First Aid course interventions address prevention at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of service. Presenters: NICOLE SCHOENBORN Evaluator, Regions VI and VII PTTC Nicole Schoenborn serves as the Evaluator for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Prevention Technology Transfer Centers 6 and 7, assisting the centers with training and technical assistance program evaluation activities, as well as providing capacity building to clients in evaluation and data-based decision making. Nicole has a passion for applied research, program evaluation, experimental design, and working with state, tribal and community-based programs to effectively use data. In her prior substance use and misuse prevention work, she worked as the Service to Science Lead for the Southwest Resource Team of the Center for Applied Prevention Technologies, and as a Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Specialist for five years. Nicole also worked for 12 years at the Oklahoma State Department of Health conducting quality management and program evaluation activities for HIV prevention and treatment programs, including mental health and substance use services, and managed the T/TA program for HIV case managers. She has a master's degree in experimental psychology and has experience working with research methods and design, and teaching psychological statistics. WANDA WEST Product Development & Distance Learning Coordinator, Regions VI & VII, Prevention Technology Transfer Center Wanda West has more than 25 years’ experience in prevention theory and practice at the community and state levels. Ms. West’s strengths in prevention are in workforce development, program development, community collaboration, policy development, law enforcement, and sustainability practices. She served on the U.S. Counties along the Mexican Border, SPF Workgroup, 2009-2012, and has chaired and co-chaired numerous community and state prevention coalitions. She has served as the chair, and a member of the executive board, of the New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals (NMCBBHP) and as a member of the prevention committee of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC & RC) to advocate for prevention certification and workforce development on national and international levels.  

According to the Institute for Work & Health, secondary prevention “aims to reduce the impact of a disease or injury that has already occurred.” While substance use disorder treatment providers are working to reduce harmful behaviors and move individuals towards recovery, substance misuse prevention providers are working in the community to decrease risk factors and increase community wellness. Individuals in treatment and in recovery live in those communities and the prevention field is becoming more aware of the role that they can play in harm reduction and  the prevention of negative outcomes associated with substance use disorder. This session will review how this emerging awareness and increased interest in secondary prevention creates opportunities for treatment and prevention providers to work together. Learning objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the goals and primary activities used in secondary prevention efforts Discuss ways that treatment and prevention providers align efforts to support better outcomes for people diagnosed with a substance use disorder   Facilitators: Marie Cox, MA, CPS Marie Cox is responsible for coordinating the delivery of training and technical assistance that accurately reflects the science of prevention and meets the evolving needs of the substance misuse prevention field. Ms. Cox ensures that the SWPC Team is able to effectively assess the needs of states, tribes, communities and organizations and that the team provides quality services that are timely, relevant, and effective.  Ms. Cox brings to the PTTC extensive experience in project coordination, systems development, high impact technical assistance, and curriculum development. She has facilitated the work of numerous groups to achieve positive outcomes through data driven, goals oriented decision making. She worked with the University of Oklahoma Extended Campus to develop the first Master of Prevention Science (MPS) degree in the nation and developed core coursework for that degree. She is a Certified Prevention Specialist and holds a master's degree in sociology from the University of Texas and a certificate in distance education from Indiana.   LaShonda Williamson- Jennings, MED, CPS A certified prevention specialist, LaShonda Williamson-Jennings is responsible for providing and coordinating the delivery of tailored, state-of-the-science training and technical assistance that optimizes the ability of states, tribes, and communities to achieve substance abuse prevention outcomes.   She is also co-director of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Prevention Technology Transfer Center for region 6 where she monitors service delivery among multiple clients and staff, assuring solutions and service quality are of the highest standards and meet funder expectations.  She has extensive experience managing projects, facilitating face-to-face and online trainings, identifying needs and delivering customized technical assistance, and coaching staff and clients to develop effective and sustainable state and tribal prevention systems. Ms. Williamson-Jennings holds a Master of Education in adult education and administration from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from University of Oklahoma.  In 2014, she was named the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor Association’s Prevention Specialist of the Year. 

The Northeast and Caribbean Prevention Technology Transfer Center is offering an in-person training: Medicated Assisted Treatment: Enhancing the Potential for Recovery     Medicated assisted treatment is considered to be the most effective treatment for individuals who have an opioid use disorder. As a secondary prevention strategy, it is imperative that providers understand how medicated assisted treatment works in order to effectively communicate its benefits to persons with opioid use disorders and make appropriate referrals.    This interactive 6-hour training will review the impact of chronic opioid use on the brain, cognitive impairment, compulsivity factors, and physical dependence of opioid use disorder, and how medication assisted treatment effectively addresses the various symptoms of opioid use.    Participants will engage in experiential activities that will help build skills in communicating the effectiveness of medicated assisted treatment, and review the essential elements of successful treatment referrals that will help facilitate a pathway to attainable and sustainable recovery for persons with opioid use disorder.   This training will be held on April 4th, 9:00AM -4:00PM at Rutgers School of Social Work, 390 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

The Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center(PTTC) is a new five-year initiative funded by theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide free training and technical assistance to the substance use prevention workforce in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. We’re based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Join us for an introductory webinar to learn more about the Great Lakes PTTC, our work in Region 5, how we can support your efforts, and how you can access our free training and resources.  We look forward to having you join us!  

Session Description It is widely recognized that problems related to drug use, misuse, and abuse pervade our society at all levels. While use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) can have a profound effect on many important aspects of an individual’s life, including mental, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual health and success in school and/or work. Come join us to engage in a training where you will learn different prevention strategies to implement to keep the focus on healthy-decision making. Who Should Attend? This event is open to any youth and adults involved in Operation Snowball Chapters and/or prevention specialist, coalition members, and youth advisory board members, or anyone who is interested in learning more about Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention This training is offered through Operation Snowball, Inc. Operation Snowball, Inc. is funded in whole or in part by IDHS SUPR per SABG Federal Funding and the Lillian and Larry Goodman Foundation.

  The HHS Region 2 Northeast and Caribbean Prevention Technology Transfer Center (NeC-PTTC) presents Medicated Assisted Treatment: Enhancing the Potential for Recovery In-person training, March 28th, 9:00AM - 4:00PM NDRI Training Institute, 71 West 23rd Street, 4th Floor, NYC 10010 Course Description: According to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 2.1 million people met the criteria for opioid use disorder, and 11.4 million people misused opioids within the last year, highlighting the urgency of the current opioid crisis and the need to expand access to evidence based treatment and recovery services. Medicated assisted treatment is considered to be the most effective treatment for individuals who have an opioid use disorder. As a secondary prevention strategy, it is imperative that providers understand how medicated assisted treatment works in order to effectively communicate its benefits to persons with opioid use disorders and make appropriate referrals. This interactive 6-hour training will review the impact of chronic opioid use on the brain, cognitive impairment, compulsivity factors, and physical dependence of opioid use disorder, and how medication assisted treatment effectively addresses the various symptoms of opioid use. Participants will engage in experiential activities that will help build skills in communicating the effectiveness of medicated assisted treatment, and review the essential elements of successful treatment referrals that will help facilitate a pathway to attainable and sustainable recovery for persons with opioid use disorder.

11:00 am - 12:30 pm Alaska 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Pacific 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Mountain Presenter: Blair Brooke-Weiss, MSPH, Senior Communities That Care Specialist  This 90-minute webinar will define "shared risk and protective factors" and their essential relationship to prevention science.  Participants will examine why it is important to assess risk and protective factors and the value in doing so in individual communities. The presenter will share methods for obtaining community-level information on the risk and protective factors among youth, in particular, and will discuss the pros and cons of these different approaches. Participants will have an opportunity to share their challenges with identifying shared risk and protective factors and explore potential steps they can take to recognize these factors in their community prevention efforts.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019; 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Mountain; 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Pacific; 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Hawaii; 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM American Samoa; Thursday, March 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Republic of the Marshall Islands; 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pohnpei and Kosrae 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Republic of Palau Presenter: Michael Sparks, MA This webinar will provide an overview of alcohol policies and evidence of their impact on underage drinking and adult alcohol use. In addition, participants will explore how to select the most appropriate policy or set of policies based on community data to bring about a reduction in alcohol misuse and related consequences.

This 1-hour self-paced webinar, Informing Prevention: Understanding Adolescent Development (Part 1 of 6), is for any health, oral health, and behavioral health student or professional. In this webinar, which is part one of a six-part series, you will learn about adolescent development and milestones. Developed by the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Mountain Plains PTTC). 1.0 Hours Continuing Education Credit Available

February 28, 2019 10:00 am-11:30 am Alaska 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain This webinar is the second in the Emerging Topics in Prevention Science series and will focus on the steps involved in implementing a community-activated approach to promoting healthy youth development and preventing substance misuse. The webinar will discuss the power of five key elements that have demonstrated impacts on community level outcomes 1) diverse community involvement in coalitions, 2) members’ acquisition of new skills, 3) maintaining a goal-oriented purpose, 4) efficient meetings and 5) methods for keeping key leaders updated and engaged.

The HHS Region 2 Northeast and Caribbean Prevention Technology Transfer Center (NeC-PTTC) presents De-escalating the Opioid Crisis: An Overview of Promising Prevention Strategies In-person trainings Tuesday, February 26th or Wednesday, February 27th  (choose one) 9:00AM - 12:00PM NDRI Training Institute, 71 West 23rd Street, 4th Floor, NYC 10010 Course Description: In 2017, there were an estimated 70,200 overdose deaths in the United States, more than two-thirds (68%) of which involved an opioid, which translates to an average of 130 Americans dying daily from an opioid overdose. Numerous strategies have been identified to prevent opioid overdose deaths in the areas of primary (e.g., prescribing practices, use of PDMPs, reduce marketing, alternatives to pain management, etc.), tertiary (e.g., Naloxone, Good Samaritan Laws, fentanyl alerts, etc.), and secondary prevention (e.g., screening and early identification, SBIRT services, Medication Assisted Treatment, and safe storage/safe disposal).   Although the prevention of opioid overdose death requires multi-sector collaboration with action taken along the drug pathway from manufacturing, marketing, prescribing, dispensing, using, disposing, treatment, and recovery, it is incumbent among providers to identify how they can contribute to prevention efforts within the context of their discipline and service setting.   During our inaugural year, the Northeast & Caribbean Prevention Technology Transfer Center (NeC-PTTC) will be offering a series of workshops that expand upon effective strategies for preventing the further escalation of the opioid crisis. This 3-hour introductory workshop will provide an overview of the prevention landscape as it relates to: (a) Tertiary Prevention— emergency response strategies to reduce the “acute” risk of opioid overdose deaths; and (b) Secondary Prevention–interventions and treatments for individuals who exhibit signs of opioid misuse and/or opioid use disorders.   Click here to register for Tuesday, February 26th: CLICK HERE FOR TUESDAY'S SESSION Click here to register for Wednesday, February 27th: CLICK HERE FOR WEDNESDAY'S SESSION Have questions or having trouble registering? Please contact Tri Chaple at [email protected] This training meets the requirements for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS). The NJ Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services offers reciprocity for CADC, LCADC, and LPC.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Hawaii 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm American Samoa Thursday, February 28, 2019 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Republic of the Marshall Islands 10:00 am - 11:30 am Pohnpei and Kosrae  9:00 am - 10:30 am Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap  8:00 am - 9:30 am Republic of Palau Presenter: Maya Doe-Simkins, MPH This webinar will share evidence-based prevention strategies for opioid misuse and overdose across the continuum of care, from universal strategies to harm reduction strategies.

Live Webinar: Preventing Opioid Misuse and Overdose Deaths Webinar Overview This interactive and informative webinar will provide an in-depth review on the role of prevention and public health in implementing and expanding strategies to reduce opioid misuse and overdose. We will examine areas of congruence and tension when focusing on the prevention of opioid misuse versus the prevention of opioid overdose deaths. We will share examples of evidence-based prevention strategies for opioid misuse and overdose across the continuum of care--from universal strategies to harm reduction strategies. We will also explore strengths and vulnerabilities of various models and model adaptations to address the overdose crisis. Additionally, the Pacific Southwest PTTC will share relevant material with participants for both reference and continued learning. During this webinar participants will: 1. Gain an in-depth understanding of where the evidence-base is strong and where it is still evolving for various opioid-related strategies; 2. Identify opportunities to increase capacity through engaging new stakeholders; 3. Learn to recognize which information sources are important and reliable in the context of uncertainty and rapidly evolving information; and 4. Strategize ways to access local expertise. Presenter Maya Doe-Simkins, MPH, is a prominent public health researcher, educator, and technical assistance provider on the topic of opioid misuse and overdose prevention. Ms. Doe-Simkins helped develop the first naloxone distribution program using nasal naloxone and co-authored the first bystander naloxone effectiveness study. Webinar Details Wednesday, February 27, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Hawaii 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm American Samoa Thursday, February 28, 2019 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Republic of the Marshall Islands 10:00 am - 11:30 am Pohnpei and Kosrae 9:00 am - 10:30 am Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap 8:00 am - 9:30 am Republic of Palau Cost: Free! Continuing Education: Participants can request a certificate of participation documenting 1.5 hours of continuing education. Questions? Contact Clarissa Lam Yuen ([email protected]) for any questions or difficulty in registering.

The HHS Region 2 Northeast and Caribbean Prevention Technology Transfer Center (NeC-PTTC) presents De-escalating the Opioid Crisis: An Overview of Promising Prevention Strategies In-person trainings Tuesday, February 26th or Wednesday, February 27th  (choose one) 9:00AM - 12:00PM NDRI Training Institute, 71 West 23rd Street, 4th Floor, NYC 10010 Course Description: In 2017, there were an estimated 70,200 overdose deaths in the United States, more than two-thirds (68%) of which involved an opioid, which translates to an average of 130 Americans dying daily from an opioid overdose. Numerous strategies have been identified to prevent opioid overdose deaths in the areas of primary (e.g., prescribing practices, use of PDMPs, reduce marketing, alternatives to pain management, etc.), tertiary (e.g., Naloxone, Good Samaritan Laws, fentanyl alerts, etc.), and secondary prevention (e.g., screening and early identification, SBIRT services, Medication Assisted Treatment, and safe storage/safe disposal). Although the prevention of opioid overdose death requires multi-sector collaboration with action taken along the drug pathway from manufacturing, marketing, prescribing, dispensing, using, disposing, treatment, and recovery, it is incumbent among providers to identify how they can contribute to prevention efforts within the context of their discipline and service setting. During our inaugural year, the Northeast & Caribbean Prevention Technology Transfer Center (NeC-PTTC) will be offering a series of workshops that expand upon effective strategies for preventing the further escalation of the opioid crisis. This 3-hour introductory workshop will provide an overview of the prevention landscape as it relates to: (a) Tertiary Prevention— emergency response strategies to reduce the “acute” risk of opioid overdose deaths; and (b) Secondary Prevention–interventions and treatments for individuals who exhibit signs of opioid misuse and/or opioid use disorders.   Click here to register for Tuesday, February 26th: CLICK HERE FOR TUESDAY'S SESSION Click here to register for Wednesday, February 27th: CLICK HERE FOR WEDNESDAY'S SESSION Have questions or having trouble registering? Please contact Tri Chaple at [email protected]     This training meets the requirements for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS). The NJ Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services offers reciprocity for CADC, LCADC, and LPC.

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 1-hour virtual town-hall meeting, 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.  The virtual town-meeting will be held on three different dates via Zoom Video Conferencing:  January 31st, 1:00-2:00PM  February 14th, 1:00-2:00PM February 21st, 1:00-2:00PM

From cornerstone to keystone, the Substance Use Prevention Foundations course walks substance use prevention professionals through the theories and research behind their work and the skills and practical applications to do their work effectively. This track will take an in-depth look at how the prevention performance domains (Planning and Evaluation, Prevention Education and Service Delivery, Communication, Community Organization, Public Policy and Environmental Change, and Professional Growth and Responsibility) guide the work of prevention professionals as they ensure public safety and well-being. Best practices, evidenced-based strategies, ethical responsibilities, comprehensive strategies, community mobilization, needs assessments, identifying target audiences, strategic planning, evaluations, facilitating effectively, and much more will be covered.

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 1-hour virtual town-hall meeting, 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.  The virtual town-meeting will be held on three different dates via Zoom Video Conferencing:  January 31st, 1:00-2:00PM  February 14th, 1:00-2:00PM February 21st, 1:00-2:00PM

  Part of the 2018 Essential Substance Abuse Skills: A Guide for Professionals Webinar Series which gives an overview of the curriculum founded on SAMHSA's TAP 21: Addiction Counseling Competencies, and bridges the NIDA Principles of Effective Drug Treatment. This series has been culturally adapted to inform those working the Native clients.

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 1-hour virtual town-hall meeting, 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.  The virtual town-meeting will be held on three different dates via Zoom Video Conferencing:  January 31st, 1:00-2:00PM  February 14th, 1:00-2:00PM February 21st, 1:00-2:00PM

Presenter: Hayden D. Center, Jr., PhD, LPC Event Date: January 23, 2019 Time: 3:00 PM Pacific Time Please email us at [email protected] to access the webinar recording.