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Recording of TOR: Stimulants and their Effects on Brain Chemistry. This event took place on May 26th, 2021. It features special guest speakers Dr. Melinda Campopiano and Pam Baston. 

Slides from the session TOR: Stimulants and their Effects on Brain Chemistry. This event took place on May 26th, 2021. It features special guest speakers Dr. Melinda Campopiano and Pam Baston.

Slides from the May 11, 2021 session, Native American Storytelling: Culture is Prevention. This session featured Robert Begay speaking on "Navajo Woman's Role and its Origin".

The updated slides for the webinar conducted the second week of May on Navigating eRA for TOR Grantees. 

   As we enter the month of May, we would like to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month! #NHLATTC #NHLPTTC #NLBHA Español ¡Al entrar en el mes de mayo, nos gustaría celebrar el Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental! #NHLATTC #NHLPTTC #NLBHA Português Ao entrarmos no mês de maio, gostaríamos de celebrar o Mês da Consciência da Saúde Mental! #NHLATTC #NHLPTTC #NLBHA

This event series takes place on the second Tuesday of every month. This recording is from our session that took place on May 11th, 2021. This series of sessions features traditional Native American storytelling, along with time for discussion on what can be learned from the stories, as well as the ways these stories can be incorporated by Native American providers into their work with patients. Please note that while we encourage non-Native providers to attend these sessions to increase your cultural understanding and sensitivity, we ask that out of respect for cultural traditions, you do not use these stories as your own if they are not a part of your culture. Native storytelling is an long honored way of teaching lessons of life. We, as Native people, need to laugh while learning. For example, laughing at how Coyote makes funny mistakes. This can teach people how to avoid behaving as Coyote does. Further, Native legends can offer stories about Creation or the Trickster. However, some stories can only be told during certain times of the year. For example, Coyote legends are only told during the winter time because that is often when Native people would be in their lodges practicing survival skills to help the tribe thrive in difficult times. Traditionally, the storyteller needed to be an excellent psychologist and able to understand peoples’ perspectives. A story might be used in treatment to help a patient come to a realization in a culturally informed way. Learn about our next storyteller: Robert Begay "My name is Robert Begay, I am Navajo and my clans are Near to Water People, my Fathers are the Edge of Water People, my Maternal Grandparents are Towering House People and my paternal Grandparents are the Red Streak Running Into Water People. I am from Crystal New Mexico. I grew up on the Navajo Nation and continue to live here. "I graduated from Navajo Community College in Tsaile, Arizona in 1989, then went to the United States Marine Corps from 1990-1994. After the Corps, I obtained my BS in Psychology 1996 and in 2003 my MA in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. "My career started in Cultural Resource Management, the switched into Behavioral Health, Local Governance, and currently a Regional Area Archaeologist with BIA Navajo Region working the field of National Environmental Policy Act. "I have 5 Children and have been married going on 27 years in June. I grew up on the Navajo Reservation, and lived in Salt Lake City in a Mormon foster home during my elementary years and into high school. In addition, I spent over 15 years as an apprentice to late clan brother for a Navajo Traditional Enemyway Ceremony before becoming a traditional practitioner, and today continue to be an apprentice for other Navajo Traditional ceremonies. "My interest are helping Navajo people with the use Navajo traditional practices. I enjoy our family life which include training horses, tending to sheep, cattle, and spending time with our children. Learning Navajo Traditional ceremonies is one of my main interests."

  This even took place on Wednesday, May 5th 1-2:30 EST . 12-1:30 CST . 11-12:30 MST . 10-11:30 PST . 9-10:30 AKST About our Speaker: Avis Garcia, PhD, NCC, LPC, LAT  Avis Garcia is an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, and is affiliated with the Eastern Shoshone Tribes of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. Avis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addictions Therapist. Avis holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision who specializes in Addictions treatment and work with Native Americans. Avis works with individuals of all ages and does, individual, group, couples and family therapy. She specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders and trauma. Her therapeutic approach is to privilege Indigenous knowledge and draw on the strengths of individuals and families to promoting intergenerational healing, through research and clinical work.  

Counseling Families, Partners, and Significant Others took place on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021. 1-2:30 EST . 12-1:30 CST . 11-12:30 MST . 10-11:30 PST . 9-10:30 AKST About our Speaker: Avis Garcia, PhD, NCC, LPC, LAT  Avis Garcia is an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, and is affiliated with the Eastern Shoshone Tribes of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. Avis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addictions Therapist. Avis holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision who specializes in Addictions treatment and work with Native Americans. Avis works with individuals of all ages and does, individual, group, couples and family therapy. She specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders and trauma. Her therapeutic approach is to privilege Indigenous knowledge and draw on the strengths of individuals and families to promoting intergenerational healing, through research and clinical work. Questions? Please email [email protected].

The National Hispanic and Latino Addiction and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (NHL-ATTC and PTTC) are pleased to provide new Fact sheets in honor of Cinco de Mayo.  Learn more about the holiday and how does it affect Hispanic and Latino communities in regards to alcohol use, misuse and abuse within the context of COVID.  The information is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Click here to download the files: English Spanish Portuguese

This event was held on April 27th, 2021 at 3-4 EST . 2-3 CST . 1-2 MST . 12-1 PST . 11-12 AKST   Guest Storyteller: Keaw'e Bone Mr. Keaw'e Bone holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with an interdisciplinary minor in Cherokee studies. He is currently practicing as a Qualified Mental Health Professional working with the community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. He has held other job titles as well such as a child care worker, cultural coordinator, Targeted Case Manager, and storyteller. Keaw'e is an (EBCI) member with lineage from the Lakota nation and Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiian) ancestry. Keaw'e is the youngest storyteller in his tribe within six generations. This series of sessions features traditional Native American storytelling, along with time for discussion on what can be learned from the stories, as well as the ways these stories can be incorporated by Native American providers into their work with patients. Please note that while we encourage non-Native providers to attend these sessions to increase your cultural understanding and sensitivity, we ask that out of respect for cultural traditions, you do not use these stories as your own if they are not a part of your culture.  Native storytelling is an long honored way of teaching lessons of life. We, as Native people, need to laugh while learning. For example, laughing at how Coyote makes funny mistakes. This can teach people how to avoid behaving as Coyote does. Further, Native legends can offer stories about Creation or the Trickster. However, some stories can only be told during certain times of the year. For example, Coyote legends are only told during the winter time because that is often when Native people would be in their lodges practicing survival skills to help the tribe thrive in difficult times.  Traditionally, the storyteller needed to be an excellent psychologist and able to understand peoples’ perspectives. A story might be used in treatment to help a patient come to a realization in a culturally informed way.

Slides for the 4/28/2021 webinar TOR Webinar: Guidance on Spending Your TOR Grant Funding. 

This is a recording of the webinar on 4/28/2021: TOR Webinar: Guidance on Spending Your TOR Grant Funding

This event took place on April 7th, 2021 with Avis Garcia, PhD, LAT, LPC, NCC, Northern Arapaho. Objectives of this session: The objectives of this session are to provide counselors and other helping professionals with basic knowledge of the major theoretical approaches to addiction and general counseling. During this session, the addiction counselor or other helping professional will learn the following information about each theory or technique: Goals: 1. Counselor Development 2. Micro Counseling Skills 3. Counseling Theory 4. Self-Disclosure and Keeping Clear Boundaries 5. Cultural/Ethnic Issues 6. A general definition that encompasses the main concepts and distinctive qualities of a theory; a brief history of the therapeutic approach. About our Speaker: Avis Garcia, PhD, NCC, LPC, LAT  Avis Garcia is an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, and is affiliated with the Eastern Shoshone Tribes of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. Avis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addictions Therapist. Avis holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision who specializes in Addictions treatment and work with Native Americans. Avis works with individuals of all ages and does, individual, group, couples and family therapy. She specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders and trauma. Her therapeutic approach is to privilege Indigenous knowledge and draw on the strengths of individuals and families to promoting intergenerational healing, through research and clinical work.  

These are the handouts for the ESAS event that took place on April 7th, 2021 with Avis Garcia, PhD, LAT, LPC, NCC, Northern Arapaho.  Objectives of this session: The objectives of this session are to provide counselors and other helping professionals with basic knowledge of the major theoretical approaches to addiction and general counseling. During this session, the addiction counselor or other helping professional will learn the following information about each theory or technique: Goals: 1. Counselor Development 2. Micro Counseling Skills 3. Counseling Theory 4. Self-Disclosure and Keeping Clear Boundaries 5. Cultural/Ethnic Issues 6. A general definition that encompasses the main concepts and distinctive qualities of a theory; a brief history of the therapeutic approach. About our Speaker: Avis Garcia, PhD, NCC, LPC, LAT Avis Garcia is an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, and is affiliated with the Eastern Shoshone Tribes of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. Avis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addictions Therapist. Avis holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision who specializes in Addictions treatment and work with Native Americans. Avis works with individuals of all ages and does, individual, group, couples and family therapy. She specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders and trauma. Her therapeutic approach is to privilege Indigenous knowledge and draw on the strengths of individuals and families to promoting intergenerational healing, through research and clinical work.

Recording of ESAS: Basic Counseling Skills. This event took place on April 7th, 2021. Objectives of this session: The objectives of this session are to provide counselors and other helping professionals with basic knowledge of the major theoretical approaches to addiction and general counseling. During this session, the addiction counselor or other helping professional will learn the following information about each theory or technique: Goals and Objectives: 1. Counselor Development 2. Micro Counseling Skills 3. Counseling Theory 4. Self-Disclosure and Keeping Clear Boundaries 5. Cultural/Ethnic Issues 6. A general definition that encompasses the main concepts and distinctive qualities of a theory; a brief history of the therapeutic approach. Featuring our special guest speaker, Avis Garcia, PhD, LAT, LPC, NCC, Northern Arapaho

Happy National Minority Health Month! In April, we are supporting the campaign of the Office of Minority Health (OMH): #VaccineReady. Please watch this video and help us to disseminate this important message. Additional information: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm/ ¡Feliz Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías! En Abril, ​nos gustaría apoyar la campaña de la Oficina de Salud de las Minorías (OMH por sus siglas en inglés): #ListosParaLaVacuna. Los(as) invitamos a ver este video y por favor, ayúdenos a difundir este importante mensaje. Para más información, visite: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm/ Feliz Mês Nacional da Saúde das Minorias​! Em Abril, nós gostaríamos de apoiar a campanha do Escritório de Saúde de Minorias do Departamento de Saúde e Serviços Humanos dos Estados Unidos (OMH): #VacinaJá. Assista a este vídeo e ajude-nos a divulgar esta mensagem importante. Mais informações: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm/

This TOR Monthly Webinar took place on March 31st, 2021.

The National Hispanic and Latino Addiction and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (NHL-ATTC and PTTC) are happy to provide new Fact sheets on Gambling Awareness in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Click here to download the files: English Spanish/Español Portuguese/Português

This resource is designed to provide important talking points to use when meeting with or talking to tribal leaders, elders, community members, multi-disciplinary task force members, or local county workers about substance use disorders (SUD), medication assisted treatment (MAT), and other behavioral health issues. This electronic version is available on our website. We also have a print version. To request copies, please email us at [email protected]. 

This event took place on March 17th, 2021. Phyllis Hogan will share the story of her life's journey, working with the native people and plants of Arizona, and serving her community as a village herbalist. Forging strong connections with elders of the region and receiving the gift of their time honored wisdom, Phyllis developed a deep bond with the land and the plants. She will speak to traditional views of healing, and an understanding that plant medicine is more than the sum of chemical constituents, and is inseparable from spiritual healing.

Recording of Winter Living: Hope, Resilience, Love, and Strength from March 5, 2021.

This event took place on Marth 10th, 2021. This series of sessions features traditional Native American storytelling, along with time for discussion on what can be learned from the stories, as well as the ways these stories can be incorporated by Native American providers into their work with patients. Please note that while we encourage non-Native providers to attend these sessions to increase your cultural understanding and sensitivity, we ask that out of respect for cultural traditions, you do not use these stories as your own if they are not a part of your culture. Native storytelling is an long honored way of teaching lessons of life. We, as Native people, need to laugh while learning. For example, laughing at how Coyote makes funny mistakes. This can teach people how to avoid behaving as Coyote does. Further, Native legends can offer stories about Creation or the Trickster. However, some stories can only be told during certain times of the year. For example, Coyote legends are only told during the winter time because that is often when Native people would be in their lodges practicing survival skills to help the tribe thrive in difficult times. Traditionally, the storyteller needed to be an excellent psychologist and able to understand peoples’ perspectives. A story might be used in treatment to help a patient come to a realization in a culturally informed way.

In celebration of the International Women’s day and Women's History Month, join us to celebrate our strong Latinas! Please join our movement! Let’s lift the women around us. Tag @ one woman that you are inspired by or share with us one characteristic that makes you very proud about being a woman! En conmemoración del Día Internacional de la Mujer y el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer, ¡únase a nosotros para celebrar a nuestras latinas! ¡Por favor, únanse a nuestro movimiento! Levantemos a las mujeres que nos rodean. Etiqueta @ una mujer que te inspira o comparte con nosotros una característica la cual te hace sentir orgullosa de ser una mujer! Em comemoração ao Dia Internacional da Mulher e ao Mês da História da Mulher, junte-se a nós para celebrar nossas Latinas! Junte-se ao nosso movimento! Vamos elevar as mulheres à nossa volta. Marque @ uma mulher que te inspira ou compartilhe conosco alguma característica que te deixa muito orgulhosa por ser mulher!

Recording of ESAS: Treatment Knowledge.  Featuring our special guest speaker: Avis Garcia, PhD, LAT, LPC, NCC, Northern Arapaho. The purpose of this presentation discusses main theories and techniques used during each type of counseling dynamic, such as individual, family, or group therapy. Within each of these settings there are many different counseling theories practiced by addiction professionals; however, no one therapy or counseling approach is appropriate for all situations or clients. Depending on the school of thought of the addiction counselor or other helping professional, several theories could be equally applicable to a given situation or client. An addiction counselor or other helping professional must utilize his or her own experience and education to gauge which would be the most beneficial and effective for the individual client. This part of counseling is often referred to as the “theoretical tool bag” because addiction professionals simply look for and select the best “tools” for the job at hand.