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Date: November 28, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM—2:30 PM ET Format: Webinar Cost: FREE Contact Hours: 1.25 (Certificate of Attendance) Target Audience: Prevention Professionals Developed for: SAMHSA Region 3 SERIES DESCRIPTION The aspects of life that influence a person’s health, including their likelihood of engaging in risky behavior such as substance use, are numerous and varied. They range from immediate, personal characteristics to overarching societal trends and conditions. The social determinants of health are these larger social or environmental aspects that influence individuals, such as the economic status of the neighborhoods, access to quality health care services, and the prevalence of discrimination. Due to their widescale impacts, addressing these determinants should be a key part of a comprehensive approach to prevention. Prevention professionals can implement environmental strategies in collaboration with other public health stakeholders to help address these determinants. This three-part webinar series will overview the social determinants of health, their influence substance use risk, and recommendations on how to address them through environmental strategies. Be sure to register for Parts 1-3 of the series! Part 1: Understanding and Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in Prevention November 28, 2023  |  Josh Esrick, MPP, Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip, and Olivia Stuart, MSW Register  |  View course description   Part 2: Using a Public Health Approach to Address the Social Determinants of Health November 30, 2023  |  Josh Esrick, MPP, Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip, and Olivia Stuart, MSW Register  |  View course description   Part 3: Incorporating Environmental Strategies into Prevention December 6, 2023  |  Josh Esrick, MPP, Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip, and Olivia Stuart, MSW Register  |  View course description     PART 1 COURSE DESCRIPTION This webinar will introduce and discuss the social determinants of health. It will explain which determinants have been found to be significantly linked to substance use risk, and how they are linked to inequity and health disparities. The webinar will also provide recommendations on how prevention professionals can begin thinking about ways to address the social determinants of health.   PART 1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Understand what the social determinants of health are and how they relate to the socio-ecological model of prevention Identify the social determinants of health linked to increase risk of substance use Describe how racial and ethnic inequities influence substance use risk and services   PRESENTERS Josh Esrick, MPP is the Chief of Training and Technical Assistance at Carnevale Associates, LLC. Mr. Esrick has over ten years of experience researching, writing, evaluating, and presenting on substance use prevention and other behavioral health topics. He is an expert in providing training and technical assistance (T/TA) in substance use, having overseen the development of hundreds of T/TA products for numerous clients, including six of SAMHSA’s ten regional Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTCs), the PTTC Network Coordinating Office, the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) and Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC), and SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT). These trainings and products have covered a wide range of topics, including strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and identifying evidence-based prevention interventions for youth. In addition to T/TA, Mr. Esrick has directly provided many of these services to behavioral health agencies and other entities. He has published several academic journal articles. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University.   Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip holds a Masters of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.     Olivia Stuart, MSW  supports the training & technical assistance (T/TA) team in the development and delivery of knowledge translation products across multiple projects. In this capacity, she assists with webinars, literature reviews, and infographics on a range of behavioral health topics. Prior to joining Carnevale Associates, Olivia interned with the Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center where she supported projects to reduce inequities in the criminal justice system. Olivia also served as a Graduate Research Supervisor at George Mason University and worked for several years in LGBTQ+ advocacy and fundraising. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from George Mason University.     *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.25 contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform. Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days. If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.   ACCOMMODATIONS If you are in need of any special accommodations, please notify the Central East PTTC Webinar Team three weeks in advance of the event, or as soon as possible, by emailing [email protected].

COURSE DESCRIPTION This presentation will review the history of US street drug markets since the early 1990s to explain the emergence of xylazine, fentanyl, and crystal methamphetamine in regional markets formerly dominated by heroin and cocaine. It will examine the relationship between each of these newly prevalent synthetic substances and describe what we know so far about their impact on related comorbidities. Finally, it will assess how the public health impact of recent transformations to the US narcotics supply relates to the experience of drug consumption and the actual way that people use drugs in their everyday lives. It will conclude with lessons learned to help determine what prevention strategies could be used to counteract the impact on communities.   PRESENTER Dr. Montero’s research draws together the methods of medical and economic anthropology to examine the racialized, gendered interface between the opioid overdose epidemic, mass incarceration, ongoing transformations in narcotics supply chains, and public assistance programs for psychiatric disability in the United States. His mixed-methods research studies the changes in the risk environment for HIV, HCV, mental health conditions, and fatal overdose among street-based drug users brought about by the emergence of synthetic sedatives (e.g. fentanyl and xylazine) and stimulants (e.g. methamphetamine) in the 2010s-2020s, and by the concomitant resurgence of punitive drug control targeting petty dealers throughout the US. One of the central questions of his current research is why the opioid overdose epidemic is becoming increasingly black following almost three decades in which it was predominantly white and working class. He is also conducting a long-term ethnographic study of the War on Drugs in the Afro-Indigenous region of Moskitia on the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua and Honduras.        

Date: November 21, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM—2:30 PM ET Format: Webinar Cost: FREE Contact Hours: 1.25 (Certificate of Attendance) Target Audience: Prevention Professionals Developed for: SAMHSA Region 3 COURSE DESCRIPTION Culture is integral to humanity, shaping who we are, what we value, and how we see the world. Because culture plays such an important role at all levels in society, it is important for prevention professionals to understand, value, and respect other cultures. The concept of “Cultural Humility” is a lifelong commitment to self-reflection about culture, addressing inequities, and developing non-paternalistic partnerships with communities. Prevention professionals should infuse the concepts of cultural humility into all aspects of their work.  This webinar will describe the relationships between cultural humility, social justice, and ethics within prevention. It will review how these concepts intersect and how they build upon each other to work towards a more equitable field of prevention. It will also delve into how cultural humility fits into SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). The webinar will discuss how the core tenants of cultural humility can be found across each step of the SPF and provide examples of how prevention professionals can incorporate cultural humility best practices into those steps. The webinar will also highlight a sample case study of a community seeking to incorporate the principles of cultural humility in its prevention services. Lastly, the webinar will describe how to adapt prevention programming using a cultural humility lens and provide examples of successfully adapted programs.    LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Identify the relationships between cultural humility, social justice, and ethics in prevention Recognize how cultural humility is infused throughout the strategic prevention framework Compare an example scenario of cultural humility in action and accompanying case study Describe how to adapt programs using cultural humility   PRESENTERS Josh Esrick, MPP is the Chief of Training and Technical Assistance at Carnevale Associates, LLC. Mr. Esrick has over ten years of experience researching, writing, evaluating, and presenting on substance use prevention and other behavioral health topics. He is an expert in providing training and technical assistance (T/TA) in substance use, having overseen the development of hundreds of T/TA products for numerous clients, including six of SAMHSA’s ten regional Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTCs), the PTTC Network Coordinating Office, the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) and Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC), and SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT). These trainings and products have covered a wide range of topics, including strategic planning, data collection and analysis, and identifying evidence-based prevention interventions for youth. In addition to T/TA, Mr. Esrick has directly provided many of these services to behavioral health agencies and other entities. He has published several academic journal articles. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University.   Emily Patton, MSc, PgDip holds a Masters of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.     Olivia Stuart, MSW  supports the training & technical assistance (T/TA) team in the development and delivery of knowledge translation products across multiple projects. In this capacity, she assists with webinars, literature reviews, and infographics on a range of behavioral health topics. Prior to joining Carnevale Associates, Olivia interned with the Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center where she supported projects to reduce inequities in the criminal justice system. Olivia also served as a Graduate Research Supervisor at George Mason University and worked for several years in LGBTQ+ advocacy and fundraising. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from George Mason University.     *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the 1.25 contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform. Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days. If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.   ACCOMMODATIONS If you are in need of any special accommodations, please notify the Central East PTTC Webinar Team three weeks in advance of the event, or as soon as possible, by emailing [email protected].

This webinar is part of a national 4-part webinar series presented in partnership with NAADAC.   Click here to learn more and register for the full series.   Description This webinar will examine the intersection of cannabis policy and substance use prevention. Attendees will learn the importance of cannabis policy literacy as a skill set in prevention work, and how it is vital in shaping prevention initiatives. The webinar will also delve into how we can have constructive dialogue with lawmakers and leaders when it comes to cannabis policy, to advocate for public health principals in the cannabis policies in our states, municipalities, and institutions. Presenter Scott M. Gagnon, MPP, PS-C, is a certified prevention specialist, the Associate Executive Director of AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc., and the Director of SAMHSA’s New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC). Gagnon is a national trainer on cannabis policy and prevention. Gagnon is the Co-Chair of the PTTC Network Cannabis Prevention Work Group, a board member of the Maine Recovery Coach Certification Board, a previous member of Maine’s Cannabis Advisory Commission, and a former member of SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council. Gagnon's work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the 2013 Maine Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse Prevention Award, the 2015 Will Bartlett award from Healthy Androscoggin, the 2015 Ruth Shaper award from the Maine Public Health Association, and the 2017 Patrick J. Kennedy Outstanding Advocate Award from Smart Approaches to Marijuana. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to define what it means to be cannabis policy literate. Participants will be able to describe how cannabis policy literacy shapes cannabis prevention strategies. Participants will be able to describe how Motivational Interviewing can be utilized in cannabis policy discussions with leaders and policy makers.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS TRAINING IS BY INVITATION TO THOSE WHO ATTENDED THE FIRST TRAINING.   COURSE DESCRIPTION For participants who attended, Supporting Immigrant, Refugee, and Asylum Seeking Individuals Through Prevention, we are excited to invite you to a peer sharing session where we will delve deeper into the questions raised during the session and revisit the practical steps for preventing substance misuse and promoting secure and healthy communities while considering the needs of immigrant, refugee, and asylum seeking individuals. We will conclude with a discussion on workforce development resources that are available for these individuals and communities.    PRESENTERS Since 1997, veteran Derrick Newby has worked in the field of prevention and public health in both the public and private sector. In 2017, he was selected for a position with the University of Arkansas Little Rock and served as a Program Coordinator with MidSOUTH Center for Prevention and Training where he served for 5 years, helping to facilitate the growth of the prevention system.  He currently serves as a training and technical assistance specialist for the South Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center for HHS Region 6. Serving on the Arkansas Prevention Certification Board since 2020, Mr. Newby is a certified prevention consultant who earned his Masters of Public Administration from the University of Arkansas Little Rock.  As a veteran’s counselor and advocate, Mr. Newby gained experience and learned about the impact of federal programs on communities. He gained additional experience serving as a special assistant to a member of the US Congress. He then worked as the Program Coordinator in Arkansas for the Delta Region AIDS Education and Training Center for 15 years, facilitating the education of providers interested in increasing their capacity to provide comprehensive services related to HIV including testing and treatment.           

Description: Stigma is associated with negative and often fear-based perspectives and misunderstandings of people with mental health or substance use problems, or physical disabilities. Add layers of race and ethnicity, and you have racial stigma, referring to how people of diverse backgrounds are unfairly perceived and treated. The combined impact plays a major role in why many who would benefit from treatment do not seek care. This interactive four-hour workshop will review how mitigating factors such as stress, discrimination, microaggressions and societal attributions influence racial stigma and differential prevention services. The intersecting challenges of social drivers of health and development of racial trauma in communities of color will also be explored. The content will offer bias-reducing strategies that help mitigate stigma and benefits of integrating culturally responsive care to help attain and retain highest levels of person-centered care for people of color and other marginalized communities. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-T, is a Research Project Manager at New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University Medical Center. She is a senior staff trainer for the Northeast & Caribbean Addiction Transfer Technology Center Network (NeC-ATTC), and a member of the ASAP-NYCB Trainer Registry. As a cultural agent, Ms. Padilla promotes an equity lens in trainings for engaging diverse communities in need, aligning with evidence and strength-based strategies within behavioral health, addiction, prevention, and recovery supports fields and professional capacities. Credits: This training meets the requirements for four renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and four initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency.  

Managing a coalition effectively is an art. It requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build both individual and organizational prevention capacity. It also involves establishing and maintaining close working relationships with community members and collaborating with them to select and implement community and culturally appropriate substance misuse prevention interventions. In a post-Covid world, the ways in which we work and communicate have shifted in meaningful ways, but the fundamental principles informing that work remain the same. Join us as we look at cultivating community support for prevention coalitions and explore how to transform local leaders to prevention champions. Learning Objectives: Identify key organizational functions and resources necessary to support effective coalitions   Discuss strategies to build organizational capacity Describe key strategies for a plan to continually monitor organizational capacity   Presenter: Charlotte Carlton brings over 30 years of experience leading and implementing substance use prevention programs at the community, state, regional, and national levels. She served as the Director of the Southeast Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT) and as a Senior Program Director for the Pacific Institute of Research and Evaluation (PIRE). She has done extensive research on the subject of program sustainability, most recently applying that research to the sustainability of community coalitions.

Prevention Spotlight: Empoderando Familias - Notó Que Traduciendo Materiales no es Suficiente para la Comunidad (En Español)   Descripción del Seminario El acceso equitativo a la educación para la prevención del uso de sustancias es muy importante en el trabajo de prevención, pero no es fácil. Eres una coalición buscando una forma como interactuar con la población de Latinx. ¿Usted está en un programa de prevención que tiene mínimo éxito con la población de Latinx, y necesita un poco de guía? ¿ Es suficiente de traducir materiales directamente de inglés a español? En este curso, el equipo de EF hablar de las técnicas y métodos innovadores EF utilizó para movilizar los esfuerzos de educación para la prevención del uso de sustancias.   Objetivos del Seminario Enumeran tres errores comunes que las coaliciones y los hablantes de ingles cometen sin querer y que debilitante a los grupos Latinx Identificar al menos dos estrategias efectivas para aumentar la participación de las familias Latinx   Fechas y horarios Miércoles, 15 de noviembre de 2023 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Alaska 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pacific 12:00 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. Mountain (Ver en su zona horaria)   ¿A quién está dirigido este taller? Este evento es para personas de habla Hispana que trabajan en el área de la prevención del consumo de sustancias en los estados de Alaska, Idaho, Oregon y Washington. Es un evento útil para aquellos que trabajan con jóvenes y familias, en escuelas o comunidades, o que facilitan coaliciones comunitarias.   Presentadores   Marysol Jiménez, MA, CADC II Marysol Jiménez, CADC II, es terapeuta de adicciones en Portland, Oregón, y se especializa en terapia y asesoramiento sobre las adicciones. Actualmente es consejera del equipo de servicios de uso de sustancias del departamento de salud y éxito estudiantil en las Escuelas Públicas de Portland. Marysol Brinda consultas, asesoramiento y apoyo individualizado a los estudiantes y familias de PPS.     Terry Quinones, B.S. Health Science, CHW Después de obtener mi licenciatura en Ciencias de Salud, Educación para la Salud Comunitaria de la Universidad Estatal de California en Long Beach, me entusiasmó trabajar con latinos en las comunidades para ayudarlos a expresar sus preocupaciones con respecto al abuso de sustancias. Creo que todos tienen la capacidad de marcar la diferencia en su comunidad y mi objetivo es reducir la barrera del idioma en Oregón. Además de mis funciones laborales principales, trabajé para obtener mi CHW (Trabajador de salud certificado). Fuera del trabajo me pueden encontrar jugando fútbol o tomando una taza de café en una cafetería local reuniéndome con el equipo de Empoderando Familias.     Regístrese Regístrese para Empoderando Familias - Notó Que Traduciendo Materiales no es Suficiente para la Comunidad (En Español)   *This event will also be offered in English on November 8th at 11am PT. Click here to learn more!   ¡Gratis!   Créditos de educación continua Los participantes recibirán un certificado de 1 hora por asistir a este seminario web en vivo.   ¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con Holly Simak en inglés ([email protected]) Si tiene alguna pregunta relacionada con el registro.  Si tiene alguna otra pregunta, comuníquese con Kathy Gardner en inglés ([email protected]).

  SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) This in-person training will be using the newly updated SAPST material!   Dates & Time November 14-17, 2023 08:30 a.m. –  5:00 p.m.   Location University of Nevada, Reno: Redfield Campus Building A, Room 218 18600 Wedge Parkway Reno, NV 89511   Overview The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) is a hybrid training that blends a pre-requisite, self-paced online course with four full days of in-person training. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), the SAPST provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that improve substance-related outcomes, reduce behavioral health disparities, and improve wellness.   What does the SAPST prepare practitioners to do? Address substance misuse prevention in the context of behavioral health Improve practice by developing a comprehensive approach to prevention guided by SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Reduce behavioral health disparities by identifying the needs of vulnerable populations and improving cultural proficiency Sustain prevention by collaborating effectively across sectors to address shared risk and protective factors and improve the health and well-being of communities in a cohesive way   What does the SAPST cover? Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (HealtheKnowledge.org Pre-SAPST online course) Basic terminology and facts History of substance use and prevention in the U.S.  Substances and the brain Effects and health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs Setting the Foundation: From Theory to Practice Behavioral health Spectrum of Behavioral Health Services Public health approach Risk and protective factors Developmental perspective Application: SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework Assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation, and evaluation Health disparities  Cultural competency, sustainability   This Training has a Pre-Requisite! Completion of the 5-hour HealtheKnowledge.org online course, “Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (Pre-SAPST Course),” is required prior to the training. Course certificates of completion must be uploaded upon registration. Certificates will be verified before registration is considered complete..    Level of Commitment The expected time commitment for this training is 31 hours:  a) 5 hours for completion of the online course prior to registration b) 26 hours for completion of the in-person training  In order to receive a certificate of completion for the in-person training participants must be present for the entire training. The in-person sessions are four full days.  No partial credit will be given.    Audience This curriculum is designed for entry-level (i.e. less than 5 years experience) substance misuse prevention practitioners working at the community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners. Participation is limited to practitioners located in the Nevada.   Training Facilitators Rick Collins Novlette Mack   Cost: Free   Certificates of Attendance Participants will receive two certificates for training hours:  1) 5 hours upon completion of the online course prior to registration 2) 26 hours upon completion of the in-person training. Participants must attend the full 26-hour in-person training to receive a certificate. No partial credit will be given. These certificates can be submitted to your respective credentialing authority responsible for providing certification or approving continuing education credit. Certificates of Attendance will be issued on the last day of the training. Participants can then submit the certificate to their credentialing authority toward certification or re-certification. Please contact your certification board to determine if the SAPST is applicable toward your certification requirements.    Questions For questions about this training, please contact Britany Wiele ([email protected].)

Managing a coalition effectively is an art. It requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build both individual and organizational prevention capacity. It also involves establishing and maintaining close working relationships with community members and collaborating with them to select and implement community and culturally appropriate substance misuse prevention interventions. In a post-Covid world, the ways in which we work and communicate have shifted in meaningful ways, but the fundamental principles informing that work remain the same. Join us as we look at cultivating community support for prevention coalitions and explore how to transform local leaders to prevention champions. Learning Objectives: Identify key components of a coalition that has established community support Identify strategies to build coalition members’ leadership capacity Explain the process of developing a personal plan to avoid burnout as a coalition leader      Presenter: Charlotte Carlton brings over 30 years of experience leading and implementing substance use prevention programs at the community, state, regional, and national levels. She served as the Director of the Southeast Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT) and as a Senior Program Director for the Pacific Institute of Research and Evaluation (PIRE). She has done extensive research on the subject of program sustainability, most recently applying that research to the sustainability of community coalitions.

Practical Skills in Prevention: A Series Focused on Soft Skills When it comes to building workforce capacity, some fields overlook the importance of practical or “soft skills” as they are not as tangible as technical or “hard skills.” Soft skills are abilities that relate to how you work and interact with others. Soft skills are transferable, and useful in every domain of life. Soft skills enable you to collaborate, build relationships, and enhance productivity. For prevention professionals, strong communication skills instill confidence to engage with communities, foster meaningful connections and strengthen relationships. Developing soft skills may take time but is essential for advancing in the modern prevention workforce.    Session 2: Contagious Leadership! If there is such a thing? Join us for an engaging webinar addressing burnout and high turnover in the prevention field. Prevention leaders face the challenge of attracting and retaining talented professionals in a competitive job market, where expectations are ever-changing. This interactive webinar will cover the transformational leadership model and how it can improve team morale and personnel retention. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss a case study, allowing them to actively apply the leadership model and explore its potential applicability within their own work context.   Learning Objectives: Explore the challenges of retaining prevention professionals Define transformative leadership  Brainstorm strategies to motivate and engage prevention professionals     Presenter: Colber Prosper, M.S. Colber Prosper, M.S., is the CEO of Prosper & Partners International Consulting Firm, LLC and authored the book title, No Entry Examining the Powers that Undermine our Full Potential. Colber is an expert in various areas like education, organizational development, community public health and prevention. However, all of this work is centered around building community and creating inclusive spaces for all. He is passionate about spirituality, social justice, humans and South Florida sport teams.             CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the stated contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar on the video platform. Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days. If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] before the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.

Prevention Spotlight: Empoderando Familias - When Translation isn’t Enough - A Guide on How to Succeed with Latinx Communities (English)   Webinar Description Empoderando Familias (EF- Empowering Families)- when translating materials isn’t enough.  Equitable access to substance use prevention education plays a vital role in prevention work, but it is not easy.  Are you a coalition looking for another way of engaging with Latinx Populations?  Are you a prevention program having minimal success with Latinx populations and need some guidance? In this session, the EF team will discuss the innovative techniques and methods EF used to mobilize support from Latinx communities.   Webinar Objectives •    Identify at least two (2) effective strategies for increasing participation from Latinx families •    Understand the critical role that community plays in developing strategies •    Identify at least one (1) factor, which underlies and contributes to non-participation from Latinx Families   Dates & Times Wednesday, November 8, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Alaska 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pacific 12:00 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. Mountain (View in your time zone)   Audience Prevention practitioners, allied health partners and community members working to prevent substance misuse in tribes, communities, and states in HHS Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington).   Presenters Trevor Higgins, MHPE Trevor Higgins, MHEP, is a Senior Program Planner in Clackamas County Oregon and is the Founder and Chair of the Empoderando Familias Planning Committee (EF). Trevor is a first generation Portuguese and is bilingual. Before coming to Oregon, Trevor worked in Washington as an Opioid Task Force Coordinator and in Utah as a prevention unit supervisor.  Trevor credits his time as a prevention unit supervisor in Utah as the place where he truly learned how to utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework to move communities towards action.             Michelle Kutnyak, MPH, CPH Michelle is the Prevention and Policy Coordinator with the Vibrant Future Coalition. Her role involves coalition building, community outreach, and policy, emphasizing youth substance use prevention in Clackamas County. Michelle is passionate about the wellbeing of Clackamas County’s youth and believes that the best approach to substance use prevention and treatment involves community-wide efforts with an emphasis on the social determinants of health. Michelle received her B.S. in Public Health from Oregon State University and a Master’s of Public Health from the Oregon Health & Science University-Portland State School of Public Health, with a concentration in Health Systems & Policy.            Briana Correa, MSW Briana Correa has her master’s degree in social work. Her professional background in using evidence-based approaches that will fit the best need for everyone, family, and communities. Being in the field for 5 years consists in working with children, adolescents, and families. Briana has worked in many communities supporting diverse and underserved populations. Briana always believes in putting together different jigsaw pieces that form a solution. The pieces include unique experiences, strengths, resources and skills of the adolescents, families, and the community, which they live in.  Briana is a first generation chicana that was raised in rural Oregon. She is a founding member of the Terrible Trio.             Clair Raujol Clair Raujol-She/Her, Portland-native, go Grant Generals! I am the Big Village Coalition Director and my role is to assist our membership in developing and achieving their annual goals. I live on a small hobby farm in the metro area where my family raises sheep, mini cows and more chickens than can be counted. I enjoy spending time with my husband and obsessing over my border collie, Adley.             Registration Register for Empoderando Familias - When Translation isn’t Enough - A Guide on How to Succeed with Latinx Communities (English) *This event will also be offered in Spanish on November 15th at 11am PT. Click here to learn more!   COST: FREE!   Continuing Education Participants will receive a certificate of attendance for 1 hour for this live webinar event.   Questions Please contact Holly Simak ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration.  For any other questions, please contact Kathy Gardner ([email protected]).

  During this one-hour webinar, participants will develop a better understanding of why logic models are essential to those in the field of substance abuse prevention/substance misuse prevention or intervention. Participants will leave the first part of this training with an understanding of the essential components of a logic model, how logic models can help make the prevention specialist's job easier and more sustainable, and the role that the theory of change plays in creating a usable logic model.   By the end of this session, participants will be able to:  Identify the benefits of using logic models. Define the key components of a logic model. Describe why a theory of change should be embedded into the logic model.   Audience Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau.    Dates & Times States and American Samoa November 7, 2023  04:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m. Arizona 03:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m. Pacific 01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m. Hawaii 12:00 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. American Samoa               Pacific Jurisdictions November 8, 2023  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Republic of the Marshall Islands 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Pohnpei and Kosrae 09:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap 08:00 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. Republic of Palau (view in your time zone)   Presenter Kyle Barrington, Ph.D., serves as the Principal Investigator on multiple projects related to substance abuse misuse, substance abuse treatment, and suicide prevention. For the past 23 years, as the Principal Investigator for Zajonc Corporation, he has served as a subject matter expert and supported the development of training on topics ranging from implementing evidence-based programs, using evidence-based programs to reduce risk-taking behaviors on college campuses, sustaining effective practices, and evaluating environmental strategies. In addition, he has utilized research results to help secure over $650 million in funding for rural and low-income communities.         Registration Register for Part I - Logic Models and the Theory of Change, Part I Register for Part II - Logic Models and the Theory of Change, Part II   Continuing Education Participants will receive a certificate of attendance for 1 hour for participating in Logic Models and the Theory of Change, Part I.   Questions Please email [email protected] for any questions related to registration. For any other questions, please contact Britany Wiele ([email protected]).  

Prevention Ethics An Enhanced Prevention Learning Series   Series Overview This two-week, four-session series offers an interactive experience that 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. The learning series is structured to provide online consultation, skill-based learning and practice, group and individual activities, reading assignments, and discussion on topics essential to the application of an ethical decision-making process. By the end of this learning series, participants will have: Defined ethics and related terms Described the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics Practiced using an ethical decision-making process to apply the Prevention Code of Ethics   Audience Prevention practitioners, coalition coordinators, and allied partners working to prevent substance misuse in communities and tribes located in 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.   Session Dates and Time November 7, 9, 14, and 16, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Alaska 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pacific 12:00 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. Mountain (View in your time zone here)   Facilitator Christina López-Gutiérrez 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 and Technical Assistance to community-based coalitions, single state agencies, Promotores and Community Health Workers. Ms. López-Gutiérrez 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. More recently, Ms. López-Gutiérrez has participated in a state-wide evaluation team to support grantees aiming to decrease Prescription Misuse and Underage drinking.     Participant Commitments and Expectations View a 20-minute video tutorial on Zoom if unfamiliar with the technology prior to the first session on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Attend each of the four (1.5-hour) sessions in series Complete up to an hour of independent learning activities between each session. 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 gain/improve skills.   Continuing Education Up to 10 hours of continuing education hours can be earned in this series. Participants who complete the entire course will receive a certificate of attendance for 10 hours. No partial credit is given for this course. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.   Registration Details Register for Prevention Ethics EPLS Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this registration opportunity to others. Space is limited. Enroll now!   Cost is Free!   Questions?  Contact Holly Simak at [email protected] for any questions or difficulty in registration.

The Virtual SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) blends a pre-requisite, self-paced online course with a combination of live, interactive sessions conducted over video conferencing and individual homework assignments completed before and between the live sessions. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), the Virtual SAPST provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that improve substance-related outcomes, reduce behavioral health disparities, and improve wellness. (Please note: The course is limited to 40 participants working in Region 5 [IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI] on a first come, first-served basis for applicants who meet the required criteria.)     DATES: November 6, 9, 13, and 16 from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT     HOW TO APPLY: To apply to participate in the SAPST: Complete the free, self-paced online course Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics. Complete and submit the online application for this course. Please have your certificate of completion for the Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention course available – you will be asked to upload it during the application process. The course is limited to 40 participants working in Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) on a first come, first-served basis for applicants who meet the required criteria. Click the “REGISTER” button above to access the application form. Applications will close when the course is filled.     THE VIRTUAL SAPST CURRICULUM TOPIC AREAS: The Virtual SAPST will cover the following topic areas: Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (self-paced, online) Basic terminology and facts History of substance use and prevention in the U.S. Addiction and the brain Effects and health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs Setting the Foundation: From Theory to Practice (live video-conference sessions and homework activities) Behavioral health Institute of Medicine’s/National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Continuum of Care Public health approach Risk and protective factors Developmental perspective Application: SAMHSA’s SPF (live video-conference sessions and homework activities) Assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, and evaluation Cultural competence, sustainability     AUDIENCE: The SAPST is designed for: Entry-level (less than five years) substance misuse prevention administrators and practitioners Members of substance misuse prevention community coalitions Professionals working in fields related to substance misuse prevention Training and technical assistance providers supporting those in the substance misuse prevention workforce and broader community   Please note that due to the high demand for the SAPST, we will only accept applications from those who are substance misuse prevention practitioners located in HHS Region 5 (Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin).     PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS: Complete the self-paced online course, Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics and submit the online application. Participate in all 4 virtual sessions of training on November 6, 9, 13, and 16, 2023 from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT. Complete and submit homework assignments between each training session via a Google form. (approx. 2 hours of homework will be assigned each session) Have the appropriate technology and work environment available to join the Zoom training sessions. Actively engage during training sessions using both camera and microphone — participants must be on camera at least 90% of the time.     CERTIFICATES: Participants that fully attend all sessions and satisfy all course requirements will receive a certificate of attendance for 22 contact hours No partial credit will be given for this course Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these contract hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.     QUESTIONS?  Contact Kris Gabrielsen, Great Lakes PTTC Co-Director, [email protected].     PRESENTERS Albert Gay  Albert Gay, M.S. has many years of experience in community work.  Albert began as a youth pastor in a local church in Gary, Indiana.  Since that time, he has continued to influence communities with prevention services through his various roles at youth servicing agencies, nonprofits, and coalitions. Albert Gay is a consultant with both private and governmental agencies.  As a national trainer in substance use prevention, Albert has trained the behavioral health workforce, the United States military, diverse population groups and community coalitions in the public health approach to drug use reduction.  He recently worked as an Education/Training Specialist and Research Associate with Indiana University’s Prevention Insights within the School of Public Health.  In that position, he coordinated substance misuse and HIV prevention strategies and trainings.  Currently, Albert is president of Albert Gay Incorporated and a managing partner and master trainer for SheRay’s and Associates, LLC, and TTJ Group, LLC.  In these roles, Albert provides services to non-profit, faith-based and community organizations and governmental entities in developing and implementing technical assistance and training services in innovative and practical ways. Locally, Albert has leadership roles in coalitions that serve the city of Gary and the Northwest Indiana region.  Besides prevention, his other areas of interest include faith-based initiatives, mental health promotion, societal and health disparities, cultural competence, historical trauma, and strategic planning. Albert Gay obtained his B.A. in English Arts from the historically distinguished, Hampton University in Virginia, and he obtained his Master of Science in Management from Oakland City University in Indiana. He received ministry training from Christian International’s Ministry Training College in Florida.   Michelle Majeres  Michelle Majeres is a senior prevention specialist with over 18 years in the field and lives in South Dakota. She is an experienced trainer in substance misuse prevention, suicide prevention and mental health promotion. Michelle is trained to deliver several evidence-based prevention programs.  She brings extensive experience as a trainer and technical assistance (T/TA) provider. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with an emphasis on Social Work and Human Resources from South Dakota State University. She is also a Certified Prevention Specialist.     The Great Lakes/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

Is your organization as welcoming and responsive to the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) population as it could be? How can we facilitate more affirming and effective prevention services for members of the LGBTQ+ community? In this webinar, we will explore some of the ways we can increase positive outcomes with LGBTQ+ individuals, from outward-facing initial points of contact with our organizations to long-term internal actions toward increased representation and leadership.  We will also hear from a panel of LGBTQ+-identified young adults about their experiences with prevention providers and their thoughts for the field moving forward.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After the training, participants will be able to: Review their own workplace practices with an eye to where processes could be made more welcoming and affirming Implement workplace practices that have been shown to increase positive behavioral health outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals Integrate the perspectives of individual LGBTQ+-identified young adults into their prevention work     CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.      PRESENTER: Marissa Carlson, MS, CPS   Marissa is the Executive Director of the NH Teen Institute, a leadership development nonprofit working with middle & high school students from around NH & New England in a variety of areas including substance misuse prevention, peer mentoring, and creating positive school & community climate.   As part of her role at TI, she oversees and facilitates training for youth participants, youth & adult volunteer program staff, and outside behavioral health and education professionals.  She is a trainer for multiple workshops developed through SAMHSA systems, and is a member of the advisory council of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC).  In addition, she is the President of the Prevention Certification Board of NH, the NH Prevention delegate to the IC&RC, and serves as the chairperson of the Prevention Specialist credentialing committee.  Outside of her prevention work, Marissa is a founding member of Mill City Productions, a theatre company in Western Massachusetts.  She graduated from Pomona College with a BA in Psychology, received an MS in Nonprofit Management from Bay Path University, and has been a Certified Prevention Specialist since 2011.           The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

Practical Skills in Prevention: A Series Focused on Soft Skills When it comes to building workforce capacity, some fields overlook the importance of practical or “soft skills” as they are not as tangible as technical or “hard skills.” Soft skills are abilities that relate to how you work and interact with others. Soft skills are transferable, and useful in every domain of life. Soft skills enable you to collaborate, build relationships, and enhance productivity. For prevention professionals, strong communication skills instill confidence to engage with communities, foster meaningful connections and strengthen relationships. Developing soft skills may take time but is essential for advancing in the modern prevention workforce.    Session 1: Nurturing a Sense of Belonging The goal of this webinar is to explore the concept of belonging in our communities and its application in the prevention field. Dr. Kelly-Ann writes that a sense of belonging, "is a fundamental human need that predicts numerous mental, physical, social, economic and behavior outcomes." If this is true, do we have a responsibility to make sure everyone in our communities feels like they belong? What's the individual community member's responsibility? This interactive session will explore these questions and how forms of exclusion can lead to substance use/misuse. Participants will be placed in breakout groups to discuss and brainstorm strategies to recruit and retain diverse community members to lead prevention initiatives.   Learning Objectives: Define what is meant by "a sense of belonging"   Analyze past recruitment and retention efforts and their effectiveness  Design a preliminary recruitment action plan   Presenter: Colber Prosper, M.S. Colber Prosper, M.S., is the CEO of Prosper & Partners International Consulting Firm, LLC and authored the book title, No Entry Examining the Powers that Undermine our Full Potential. Colber is an expert in various areas like education, organizational development, community public health and prevention. However, all of this work is centered around building community and creating inclusive spaces for all. He is passionate about spirituality, social justice, humans and South Florida sport teams.             CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the stated contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar on the video platform. Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days. If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] before the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.  

“How do we use our data to make sure we’re hitting our mark?” Evaluation may seem like something that should be left to the experts but, as a coalition coordinator or member, you have the most direct view into what your group is doing, what’s working, and what’s not.  You also know WHY you’re doing what you’re doing.  In this webinar, we’ll discuss a process for deciding what information to collect, how to look at that information, and how to use it for course-correction and promoting sustainability as you evaluate your prevention efforts.  Participants will have opportunities to share successes and challenges, and to provide each other with “data therapy” to work through current challenges.  Learning Objectives: Describe how prevention practitioners can determine what types of evaluation data to collect. Identify what to look for in evaluation data to guide decision-making processes. Describe how to use evaluation data to promote sustainability of effective prevention practices. Emily Bhargava is skilled in facilitation, strategic and sustainability planning, and evaluation design. For over 15 years, she has led community-level health promotion efforts. She is an expert in the prevention of substance abuse, violence, suicide, teen pregnancy, obesity, and HIV, guiding the planning and implementation of culturally and linguistically responsive community-level prevention and health promotion efforts across Massachusetts and the United States. Emily holds an MA in Medical Anthropology from the University of Amsterdam.

DESCRIPTION: Substance misuse prevention professionals in the Great Lakes region (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) are invited to apply to participate in a year-long learning collaborative. The goal of the learning collaborative is to assist participants in preparing to become certified prevention specialists by providing opportunities to learn foundational knowledge and skills. Note: Clicking "Register" will direct those interested to the application to participate in this learning collaborative. The application deadline is August 18, 2023.    Learning collaborative participants will attend monthly virtual meetings on the last Tuesday of each month from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm CT (1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET) from October 2023 through September 2024. December’s meeting will be on December 19 due to the winter holidays.     Virtual trainings will also be available for learning collaborative participants to help them acquire foundational knowledge and skills in substance misuse prevention. Participants will select which trainings they attend based on the personal training plans they develop through the learning collaborative.   Expectations Participants of the learning collaborative will: Attend the monthly learning collaborative virtual meetings (1.5 hours each) Complete the assigned homework prior to each learning collaborative meetings (~30 minutes to one hour each) Create their personal training plan for the year to work toward becoming a certified prevention specialist (or similar certification depending on what is offered in participant’s state) Commit to completing their personal training plan Participate in trainings, when the trainings fit into their personal training plan    Participant Eligibility Participants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the learning collaborative: Currently working in the substance misuse prevention field  Work in the Great Lakes region (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI)  Ability to attend all learning collaborative Zoom sessions on camera and with a working microphone (last Tuesday of each month, except December, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm CT in October 2023 through September 2024) Ability to complete the required homework prior to each learning collaborative meeting Committed to pursuing becoming a certified prevention specialist (or similar certification depending on what is offered in participant’s state) Committed to creating and following through on a personal training plan to work toward becoming a certified prevention specialist   Download the Prevention Learning Collaborative Overview for additional details about this intensive technical assistance opportunity as well as the draft schedule!     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Gain foundational knowledge and skills for substance misuse prevention work Create a personal training plan to obtain prevention certification Complete a personal training plan to obtain prevention certification     CERTIFICATES: Participants who fully attend all sessions will receive a certificate of attendance for 18 hours that can be submitted to your state credentialing organization for continuing education credit. Certificates arrive via email within two weeks after the training.      The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

This 90-minute webinar will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of how and why we use coalitions in substance misuse prevention efforts. We will focus on research-based best practices for coalition functioning, structure, membership, and leadership.  Participants will engage in discussion on their experiences, successes, and challenges in community coalition work in their area.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Define coalitions Describe why coalitions are essential to prevention List research-based best practices for coalitions Understand the importance of a diverse coalition that reflects the community population     CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.      PRESENTERS:  Erin Ficker Erin Ficker serves as a prevention manager for the Great Lakes PTTC. For more than 16 years, Erin has worked in substance abuse prevention supporting communities to use evidence-based strategies and data-driven processes in substance abuse prevention planning and implementation.  She works with community level prevention practitioners and schools in the development, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of prevention interventions. Michelle Majeres  Michelle Majeres is a senior prevention specialist with over 18 years in the field and lives in South Dakota. She is an experienced trainer in substance misuse prevention, suicide prevention and mental health promotion. Michelle is trained to deliver several evidence-based prevention programs.  She brings extensive experience as a trainer and technical assistance (T/TA) provider. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with an emphasis on Social Work and Human Resources from South Dakota State University. She is also a Certified Prevention Specialist.     The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

“Now that I’ve done my assessment, what do I do with all this information?”  Too often we dive into prevention efforts without sifting through the types of information that can help us plan effectively.  This interactive webinar will help prevention practitioners in HHS Region 2 and beyond explore the many types of information that we can use to plan our strategies, ways to share data with partners to allow collective decision-making, and the key steps in a planning process we can use make sure that our decisions are data-informed.  Participants will have opportunities to share successes and challenges, and to provide each other with “data therapy” to work through current challenges.  Learning Objectives: List types of information typically collected during a substance misuse prevention-focused needs assessment process. Identify key steps in a comprehensive prevention planning process. Describe how to use assessment data to inform the prevention planning process.  Emily Bhargava is skilled in facilitation, strategic and sustainability planning, and evaluation design. For over 15 years, she has led community-level health promotion efforts. She is an expert in the prevention of substance abuse, violence, suicide, teen pregnancy, obesity, and HIV, guiding the planning and implementation of culturally and linguistically responsive community-level prevention and health promotion efforts across Massachusetts and the United States. Emily holds an MA in Medical Anthropology from the University of Amsterdam.

  Series Overview: This 8-session skill-building series offers a unique, interactive introduction to the field of substance misuse prevention. Participants examine the history of substance misuse prevention, key concepts, and foundational framework, the Strategic Prevention Framework, SAMHSA’s five-step, data-driven planning process. Training participants build basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify prevention priorities and develop a plan to implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions. This virtual learning series offers structured skill-based learning opportunities, individual reading and learning activities, group activities, and discussions to enhance learning application and outcomes. By the end of the series, participants will be able to: Define prevention Explain the continuum of care List the criteria for research-based risk factors Describe how the Social Development Strategy operationalizes protective factors Describe the five steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), including the key tasks for each List three essential keys to sustainability Explain the importance of addressing health disparities in the context of substance misuse prevention planning and implementation Describe how cultural humility is essential in our work in the prevention field   Prerequisite! To register for this Enhanced Prevention Learning Series (EPLS), you must first complete the free, self-paced online course Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics on HealtheKnowledge.org.  Please have your certificate of completion ready to upload. You will be asked for it during the registration process.   Audience: Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau.   Dates and Times: States & American Samoa: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 29*, December 6, 13, 2023 03:00 p.m. – 04:30 p.m. Pacific (including Arizona) 12:00 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. Hawaii 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. American Samoa        Pacific Jurisdictions: October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30*, December 7, 14, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Republic of the Marshall Islands 09:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Pohnpei and Kosrae 08:00 a.m. – 09:30 a.m. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap 07:00 a.m. – 08:30 a.m. Republic of Palau (view in your time zone) *Due to daylight savings time ending on November 5, start times may change. There will be no live session scheduled on November 22 or 23.    Facilitator: Susannah Burt has been working in Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Prevention since 2001.  She has implemented the Strategic Prevention Framework since 2003 and has trained on the model since 2006. Professionally, it has been part of her responsibility to work with the evaluators and review data for state and local communities for assessments. She has worked to develop an evaluation plan for environmental strategies, including policies and campaigns. Ms. Burt is currently working on securing ongoing private and public funding for coalitions in her local area. Ms. Burt currently sits on her local Communities that Care coalition in Utah.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Weber State University and works for Weber Human Services.        Participant Commitments: View a 20-minute video on how to maximize the video conferencing platform. Participate in 8 sessions of training, for 1.5 hours on scheduled series days/times. Complete up to 1.5 hours of independent learning activities between each session. Use a web-camera and have access to 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 gain/improve skills.   Certificates of Attendance: Participants who complete all 8 sessions will receive a certificate of attendance for 22.5 contact hours. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements. To help make engagement more comfortable, we limit the number of people who can enroll in EPLS. If you cannot commit to attending all 8 sessions, please defer this opportunity to others on our waiting list.   Register Here: Prevention Basics, an Enhanced Prevention Learning Series   Cost is Free!   Questions? Contact Karen Totten ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration. For all other questions, please contact Clarissa Lam Yuen ([email protected]).

Date: October 18 & 19, 2023 Format: Webinar   Time: 1:00 PM—4:00 PM EST; each day Cost: FREE   Please note: Registration for this event is prioritized for prevention professionals within the New England region (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) due to capacity limits.   ABOUT THE LEARNING SESSION Much of prevention is focused on individual attitudes, beliefs, behaviors and skills. Yet individuals do not make their choices in a vacuum. Join us as we explore the environmental influences on individual alcohol and drug use choices and effective strategies coalitions can use to impact these environmental factors Topics include: the Public Health Model, four areas of environmental change, seven change strategies and best practice environmental strategies. We will also explore how “willingness” and “capacity” can impact a coalition’s success with Environmental Prevention.   OBJECTIVES Participants will be able to: Understand and be able to explain 4 core areas of Environmental Prevention (WHAT we are trying to change). Apply their knowledge of environmental prevention through use of a community scenario. Identify and apply seven community change strategies (HOW we work to make change). Understand what research has found on the effectiveness of common environmental strategies. Explore how “willingness” and “capacity” can impact a coalition’s success with Environmental Prevention.   PRESENTER Allison Sharer, OCPC, has worked in the Prevention field since 1983. She is an independent trainer and consultant, and the President of Wingspan Training, LLC. Her experience includes work within youth-led prevention, community-based prevention, environmental prevention and drug-free workplace. She has developed and presented workshops, trainings and other educational opportunities for a wide variety of audiences. Allison is the past-president of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Association of Ohio (now called Ohio Prevention Professionals Association), and also served on the former Ohio Credentialing Board as chair of the Prevention Committee. She represented Ohio for three years to the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium.   Criteria for completion: Participants are expected to fully participate on both dates (10/18 and 10/19) with audio and video access. Participants will be asked to keep videos on throughout the workshop barring exceptions. Participants will be asked to engage in both individual activities and group discussions during the workshop. This is a live, virtual workshop. Due to the interactive nature of the workshop, it will not be recorded. Participants should plan to be available for both dates.   About this event: This event is hosted by the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (HHS Region 1), a program funded through SAMHSA, and planned in response to an identified need for additional training on coalition development. For questions about this event, please contact Kristen Erickson, [email protected].

Virtual SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST)   Training Description The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) is a hybrid training that blends a pre-requisite, self-paced online course with four full days of virtual training. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), the SAPST provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that improve substance-related outcomes, reduce behavioral health disparities, and improve wellness. (Please note: The course is limited to 40 participants in Region 10 [AK, ID, OR, WA] on a first come, first-served basis for applicants who meet the required criteria.)   What does the SAPST prepare practitioners to do? Address substance misuse prevention in the context of behavioral health Improve practice by developing a comprehensive approach to prevention guided by SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Reduce behavioral health disparities by identifying the needs of vulnerable populations and improving cultural proficiency Sustain prevention by collaborating effectively across sectors to address shared risk and protective factors and improve the health and well-being of communities in a cohesive way   What does the SAPST cover? Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (HealtheKnowledge.org Pre-SAPST online course) Basic terminology and facts History of substance use and prevention in the U.S.  Substances and the brain Effects and health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs Setting the Foundation: From Theory to Practice Behavioral health Spectrum of Behavioral Health Services Public health approach Risk and protective factors Developmental perspective Application: SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework Assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation, and evaluation Health disparities  Cultural competency, sustainability   *This training is using newly updated SAPST material.   This training has a pre-requisite!  Completion of the 5-hour HealtheKnowledge.org online course, “Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (Pre-SAPST Course),” is required prior to the training. Course certificates of completion must be emailed to Kathy Gardner ([email protected]) for registration approval. Certificates will be verified before registration is considered complete.   Date and Time   Session 1 & 2: October 16 & 18, 2023 Session 3 & 4: October 24 & 26, 2023 8:15am - 2:30pm Alaska 9:15am - 3:30pm Pacific 10:15am - 4:30pm Mountain (view in your time zone)   Who Should Participate This curriculum is designed for entry-level (i.e. less than 5 years experience) substance misuse prevention practitioners working at the community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners. Participation is limited to practitioners working in HHS Region 10 states (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington), communities, and tribes.   Master Trainers   Albert Gay, MS, CPS, is a national trainer and consultant in the field of substance use prevention. He has worked with governmental agencies, as well as with Indiana University’s School of Public Health as an Education and Training Specialist and Research Associate with the Prevention Insights.  In this position, he coordinates substance use and HIV prevention strategies and training. Nationally, he has trained the behavioral health workforce, the United States military, and diverse population groups and community coalitions in the Strategic Prevention Framework. Locally, Albert was the coordinator for a Communities That Care coalition; and currently, he is the chair of a county council and a key stakeholder for a city-wide coalition (both of which are Drug-Free Communities Coalitions). Besides prevention, his other areas of interest include youth work, faith-based initiatives, mental health promotion, social justice, cultural competence, historical trauma, organizational development, and strategic planning.       Ben Stevenson II currently serves as the Prevention and Harm Reduction Manager for Montgomery County, MD. He is a seasoned prevention professional who has been in the substance abuse prevention field for over 15 years working with thousands of youth, professionals, and parents in various communities across the country.   Prior to his current role, Ben has served as Training Manager with CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) as well as served as a Training and Technical Assistance Associate with the SAMHSA’s CAPT (Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies) with the Southeast Resource Team working directly with states providing training and technical assistance. He has worked in various capacities across the continuum of care throughout his career working in treatment and recovery in addition to his prevention work.  Ben enjoys developing and facilitating prevention programs for youth and adults. He is very passionate about prevention and its ability to impact communities by promoting healthy lifestyles.   Ben is originally from Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC with a BA in Political Science and minor in History. He also holds a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. Ben was first certified in prevention as a Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant in North Carolina and currently is a Certified Prevention Professional in Maryland. He previously served as the western region representative for MAPPA which is the Maryland Association for Prevention Professionals and Advocates.   Certificate of Attendance Participants will receive two certificates for training hours:  1) 5 hours upon completion of the online course prior to registration 2) 26 hours upon completion of the virtual training. Participants must complete and attend the full 31-hour virtual training to receive a certificate. No partial credit will be given. These certificates can be submitted to your respective credentialing authority responsible for providing certification or approving continuing education credit. Certificate of Attendance will be issued within 30 days following the final day of training. Participants can then submit the certificate to their credentialing authority toward certification or re-certification. Please contact your certification board to determine if the SAPST is applicable toward your certification requirements.  The IC&RC Prevention Committee has endorsed the SAPST as an IC&RC-approved curriculum. This endorsement provides assurance that the SAPST is applicable to IC&RC's prevention specialist domains and can be used toward the education/training requirement for IC&RC's Prevention Specialist credential. The SAPST has also been approved by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals.   Registration Deadline to Register: September 25, 2023 Register for SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST)   Cost is Free!   Questions? Please contact Holly Simak ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration.  For any other questions, please contact Kathy Gardner ([email protected]).