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In November and December, the New England ATTC had one-on-one meetingswith all 6 SSA offices to conduct a needs assessment of training and technical assistancepriorities. These meetings were led by Rosemarie Martin, Project Director, and Kelli Scott,Evaluation Director, and consisted of a discussion of each state’s priorities and identification ofspecific initiatives that the New England ATTC […]

The New England ATTC is delighted to announce that our regional TTC nowrepresents a strategic partnership among UMass Chan Medical School, Brown University Schoolof Public Health, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Our ProjectDirector, Dr. Rosemarie Martin, is now a Professor of Population Quantitative and HealthSciences at UMass, which inspired the addition of UMass […]

The New England ATTC is hosting its 2nd Annual Leadership Development Alumni Conference titled "Leaders in Action" to be held in Nashua, New Hampshire on December 18th and 19th, 2024, in collaboration with the AdCare Educational Institute of New England and the New England PTTC. This annual conference brings together past participants of the LDP […]

September is Recovery Month! Recovery Month began in 1989 and was developed to promote new evidence-based practices in recovery. The New England ATTC has been a sponsor of recovery rallies in the region for over 25 years. This year, we are celebrating Recovery Month with several recovery rallies throughout the region! These rallies feature several […]

National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. SAMHSA aims to increase public awareness […]

Register Now! Virtual 32nd Annual New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Services August 26 - August 30, 2024 by Videoconference  This popular five-day late summer event gives addiction and behavioral health professionals the opportunity for in-depth study in areas of special interest. The program includes advanced clinical and administrative skilled-based treatment in best practices, evidence-based practices approaches, advanced prevention offerings, a psychologist track, […]

The New England ATTC in partnership with the Health Education & Training Institute is providing targeted TA in “Foundational Motivational Interviewing” on 9/5/24 and 9/6/24 with nationally renowned motivational interviewing (MI) trainer Stephen Andrew. MI is a client-centered, evidence-based method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. This two-day training will […]

The New England ATTC is partnering with New Life Ministries II, Connecticut’s first Black-owned, faith-based, and peer-led recovery organization, to certify peers as Integrated Healing Facilitators (IHFs). IHFs are people who are in recovery and have been trained to use their life experiences as tools to assist individuals in all stages of their recovery. IHFs are […]

The New England ATTC and New England Opioid Response Network(ORN) have joined forces to organize a three-part training series at Casa Esperanza. This series will focus on the connection between substance use and health disparities, aiming to enhance the workforce's ability to tackle health inequities through the use of inclusive language and practices. Leading this initiative will […]

The New England ATTC is proud to partner with the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) in Portland, Maine to provide state-of-the-art training and technical assistance in Motivational Interviewing throughout the New England region. Through the ATTC subcontract, HETI has been collaborating with the Portland Recovery Community Center to train residents at the Maine Department of […]

New England ATTC Director Rosemarie A. Martin is taking part in SAMHSA’s 2024 Evidence-Based Practices Resources Center (EBPRC) Summit currently taking place in Rockville, MD (July 8-9th). In her role as an invited attendee, Dr. Martin, alongside over 60 federal and non-federal attendees, will guide the growth of SAMHSA’s EBPRC and ensure that the activities […]

The 32nd Annual Annual Virtual New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Services will take place from August 26, 2024 – August 30, 2024. The late summer Best Practices 5-day event gives addiction and behavioral health professionals the  opportunity for in-depth study of areas of special interest. The program includes offerings in advanced clinical […]

Governor Janet Mills will host her 6th Annual Opioid Response Summit on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Central Maine Community College in Auburn, Maine. The annual summit is part of the state’s commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic, and convenes leaders from around Maine and the Nation to share ideas, strategies, and best practices to […]

The New England ATTC Co-Director, Dr. Sara Becker, has a Commentary out in Addiction titled, “Contingency Management Needs Implementation Science.”  Dr. Becker was invited to contribute this commentary in recognition of her – and by extension the New England ATTC’s - reputation as a national leader in efforts to increase access to contingency management in […]

In 2023 more than 112,000 people died of drug overdose in the US alone. Solving this major public health crisis requires action, collaboration, and an engaged community. Watch a solutions-oriented conversation moderated by Dean Jha with experts representing policy, people and communities, and medicine. Featuring: Dennis Bailer, Overdose Prevention Program Director, Project Weber / RENEW […]

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals (NEARCP) is providing this intensive technical assistance at the Incentives Camp on 6/28/24 from 8:30 pm to 4:40 pm with subject matter experts Helen Harberts, JD and Judge Diane Bull. The Incentives Camp is a one-day event designed to help […]

The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, commonly called Summer School, is an intensive 4-day learning experience to further knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of substance use disorder services. For over 55 years, participants from many disciplines have come together to form a unique, diverse learning community.This year will be our […]

On May 13th - 15th the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Technology Transfer Centers Program are hosting a training event where participants will learn more about innovative approaches to supporting better outcomes for those who provide care as well as those seeking and receiving behavioral health care in communities of color in New England. […]

APRIL 9th and 10th at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, NH The 2024 SOS Recovery, Inclusion, Community and Harm Reduction (RICH) conference will attract up to 275 leaders and advocates within the prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction communities across New England as well as health care providers, clinical staff, licensed professionals, mental health […]

The New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) is pleased to announce the 10th cohort of the Leadership Development Program (LDP) for addiction professionals from across the continuum of care. This program will help attendees to integrate effective leadership practices into their workflow using a range of learning methods including a learning community, intact small […]

The New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) is pleased to announce the 10th cohort of the Leadership Development Program (LDP) for addiction professionals from across the continuum of care. This program will help attendees to integrate effective leadership practices into their workflow using a range of learning methods including a learning community, intact small […]

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals, is providing a basic TA webinar titled, "Peer Support: Why Your Program Needs It" on 1/31/2024 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm with subject matter expert Abby Frutchey. Peer support has long been a valuable resource in the recovery field. Growing […]

SAMHSA is conducting this Challenge under the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Reauthorization Act of 2010, as amended [15 U.S.C. § 3719]. The Goal How can young people be a part of the solution to increase awareness about the risks of fentanyl? In this Challenge, we are […]

The New England ATTC is proud to partner with the Rhode Island Department of Health to sponsor the 6th Annual Rhode Island Substance-Exposed Newborns Conference on December 12, 2023 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island. This year’s conference will bring together clinical, research, and community content […]