New England ATTC

The New England ATTC, in partnership with Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services, is launching an intensive TA series in Motivational Interviewing for Substance Use Disorders on 1/29/25 from 9:00-4:30 (EST) with subject matter expert Robert Jope. MI is a client-centered, goal-oriented, evidence-based practice for enhancing intrinsic motivation to reduce substance use by exploring and resolving ambivalence within the individual. Intensive TA provision consists of a series of experiential workshops in Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced MI, which provides participants repeated opportunities to practice applying the spirit, micro skills, and strategies of the model. Participants also have recurring opportunities to foster competent MI delivery via practice conversations and ongoing consultation with the expert trainer. [This targeted technical assistance (TA) event was requested by a specific Region 1 organization. If your organization is interested in similar TA please contact [email protected]]

The New England ATTC, in partnership with Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services, is continuing an intensive TA series in Motivational Interviewing for Substance Use Disorders on 1/30/24 from 9:00-4:30 (EST) with subject matter expert Robert Jope. MI is a client-centered, goal-oriented, evidence-based practice for enhancing intrinsic motivation to reduce substance use by exploring and resolving ambivalence within the individual. Intensive TA provision consists of a series of experiential workshops in Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced MI, which provides participants repeated opportunities to practice applying the spirit, micro skills, and strategies of the model. Participants also have recurring opportunities to foster competent MI delivery via practice conversations and ongoing consultation with the expert trainer. [This targeted technical assistance (TA) event was requested by a specific Region 1 organization.  If your organization is interested in similar TA please contact [email protected]]

The Faith in Action Toolkit was developed by the Opioid Response Network (ORN) and the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center and is designed to equip faith leaders with the resources, strategies, and knowledge necessary to address the topic of substance use disorders and make a meaningful impact in their congregations and beyond. Key Components of the Toolkit: • Educational Resources: Learn about the complexities of substance use disorders and the specific challenges faced by individuals and families in crisis. • Community Engagement Strategies: Discover ways to mobilize your faith community to respond effectively to the needs of those struggling with addiction. • Support and Recovery Initiatives: Find practical steps to create or enhance support groups, recovery programs, inreach efforts within your congregation, and outreach into the broader community.

The attached practitioner-friendly report highlights findings from a national scan of probation and parole offices and staff was developed by New England ATTC Director, Rosemarie Martin, and the New England Region Opioid Response Network team in partnership with the American Correctional Association. Findings outlined in the attached report directly impacted the development of the HealtheKnowledge eLearning course, “Improving Outcomes for Individuals on Community-based Supervision with Opioid Use Disorders (OUD)” designed specifically for community supervision professionals and providers working with individuals with opioid and substance use under community supervision.

In 2019, an estimated 1 in 59 adults in the U.S. was under community supervision. Researchers estimate that 60 to 80% of individuals on probation have a substance use disorder. Many people on community supervision who have an opioid use disorder never get the high-quality care needed to recover. There are many reasons for this - logistical barriers, lack of access to evidence-based treatments, stigma... But as a professional working with people on probation/ parole, you can change that. This learning series is designed specifically for community supervision officers and community treatment providers working with justice-involved individuals. Whether you're supervising someone with an OUD under community supervision or providing their treatment, every interaction is an opportunity to achieve better outcomes. This course consists of six modules. The resources and videos throughout this course: Provide probation officers and community treatment providers with the knowledge, tools, and resources to respond to the treatment needs of individuals under supervision, and Improve access and linkage to evidence-based treatment in the community for individuals with opioid use disorders who are under supervision. It is important for probation officers and community providers to review all modules in order to align role clarity and expectations. Please note that you will see the following acronyms used throughout this course: PO - Probation Officer CP - Community Provider SUD - Substance Use Disorder MOUD - Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Access this course here.