Past Events

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.

This course examines the professionalism associated with counseling. This course will also introduce students to the 12 Core Functions & Global Criteria of the Addictions Counselor as initial preparation to complete requirements for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor.