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The National Hispanic and Latino ATTC and PTTC are proud to announce the publication of our first newsletter! This product has been a labor of love. An idea that sprouted out of a commitment to find additional ways to honor our culture, call out disparities that persist, celebrate successes in our communities and amplify the […]

The National Hispanic and Latino ATTC and PTTC are proud to announce the publication of our newsletter! Editions September 2022 June 2022 April 2022 March 2022   This product has been a labor of love. An idea that sprouted out of a commitment to find additional ways to honor our culture, call out disparities that […]

Join us for Culturally Responsive Trauma Informed Care (CRTIC), our next topic on the Trauma Informed Caring Podcast, a member of the family of “Essential Conversations” podcasts brought to you by the Mid- America Addiction Technology Transfer Center and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This season discussions about the vital […]

How the counselor-client relationship mirrors the supervisor-counselor relationship Supervisors play an essential role in helping counselors increase their skills, and counselor growth and development have a direct impact on treatment effectiveness and client retention. Often the phenomenon of parallel process operates in supervisor-counselor relationships: Counselors recreate what occurs in supervisor-counselor interactions in the therapeutic relationships […]

In March, we raise awareness to Problem Gambling. The 2022 Problem Gambling Awareness Month theme is “Awareness + Action”. If you feel you need support, you may contact the National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network at 1-800-522-4700.     Español  En marzo, creamos conciencia a la Ludopatía. El tema 2022 del […]

Join us on March 30, 2022 for our next webinar, presented by D/E/I Consultant Jovan Hollins, MBA!  Pillars of Connection is a team built to connect all of us to our humanity. PoC specializes in leadership perspectives, and helping organizations and career professionals develop skills and tools to connect with each other for the greater […]

Native Youth Round Table: Sharing stories of ACE’s and our Path to Resiliency The Leadership Academy, the Trauma Grant, and the Tribal College and University Initiative hosted a Native Youth Round Table to kick off the SAMHSA National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative Category II TSA Center. Our panelists explored a youth perspective on historical trauma, […]

The New England ATTC is proud to partner with the New England PTTC and New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals to host the webinar, "Cannabis in the Era of Commercialization" for criminal justice professionals.  Registration information is available here.   

According to the CDC National Center for Health Statistics, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death in the United States in 2020. The CDC reports higher increases among American Indian and Alaska Native women (139%) and men (71%), Black women (65%), White women (68%) and men (40%), and Hispanic women (37%). People who identify […]

The goal of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network/Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) webinar series is to help scholars and clinicians in the addiction field stay abreast of cutting edge science.  Pathways to Recovery from Addiction in Mutual Help Groups February 23, 2022 | 11:00am-12:30pm PT Register here! In this webinar, Keith […]

Registration information can be found here. The New England ATTC is proud to collaborate with William James College and partners from the New England MHTTC, and New England PTTC to facilitate the 2022 Innovations Conference: Honoring Whole-Person Care & Recovery in Communities of Color.       

As we wrap up the last holiday season and launch the new year, many counselors may be working with African American clients who have relapsed. The holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Year’s is filled with high-risk situations that lead to relapse. It can start with a holiday we've created: Blackout Wednesday, the Wednesday before […]

Join us January 19, 2022 from 12-1pm PT for our next webinar! For behavioral health providers, the effectiveness of clinical work is dependent upon the clinician/client relationship.  When appropriate boundaries are not maintained, it is these same relationships that can be at the root of serious professional misconduct.  In this one hour workshop, participants will […]

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Infographic This infographic shows the different types of medications prescribed for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction. Medications for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction Medications for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction are safe, effective and save lives. The National Institute on Drug Abuse supports research to develop new medicines and delivery […]

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, our program managers Monica Dreyer Rossi and Teresa Brewington, (Coharie, Lumbee), are presenting a Native Youth Round Table Discussion. Native Youth Leaders discuss Bridging Native's Past, Present and Future while sharing their insight and experiences. Our panelists are:  Rory Wheeler, Seneca Nation; Keely Driscoll, Meskwaki; Isabella Fridia, Wichita Tribe; […]

During the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s many counselors work with clients on relapse prevention plans. One effective relapse prevention strategy comes from the late Terrance Gorski, known as a pioneer of relapse prevention.   Father Joseph Martin said that Terrence Gorski had impeccable timing (Maher,1997). Between 1986 to 1996, many inpatient substance […]

Join us for our next webinar on December 1, 2021 (12pm - 1pm PT)! Presenter: Callan Fockele, MD, a physician and population health research fellow at Harborview Medical Center. She works clinically in the emergency department (ED) and permanent supportive housing. She studies the social determinants of health, with a focus on addiction and homelessness. […]

Four days of sharing, teaching, and preparation.  Pictured: Mr. Ed Parsells, Senior Consultant for the National AI/AN ATTC, and Avis Garcia, consultant for the National AI/AN ATTC, engages with the participants during the recent the Alcohol/ Drug preparation course offered in Billing, Montana earlier this month.  It was a great four day event, attended by 18 […]

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The 4th Annual Rhode Island Substance-Exposed Newborns Conference: Building a Community of Support for Pregnant People with Substance Use Conditions and their Substance-Exposed Newborns Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 11:00AM - 3:00PM   Registration information can be found here.   The New England ATTC is proud to partner with the Rhode Island Department of Health; Substance Use […]

Surrounded by likeminded behavioral health professionals, the American Indian and Alaska Native Leadership Academy Cohort III participants met at the Viejo Tribal-owned U.S. Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego, CA. Dr. Anthony Pico delivered an inspiring keynote address to the graduates and other guests.  Mentees delivered end of year project presentations, virtually or in person. […]

After a long year of virtual immersion training, the American Indian and Alaska Native Leadership Academy Cohort IV participants finally met in person in San Diego, CA. Mentors and mentees collaborated on leadership project plans and individual leadership development plans. Each mentee delivered status reports on their projects.  During the event, Carlos Rivera - CEO […]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently updated TIP 33: Treatment for Substance Use Disorders. The update includes information about treating cocaine and methamphetamine use disorders and the misuse of prescription stimulants. Download now to view recommendations on treatment approaches for those who use stimulants!

The New England ATTC was proud to partner with the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center for the "Recovery & Resiliency with Real Students" panel discussion in honor of National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month on October 20, 2021.  Link to view the recorded webinar is available here.   Recovery and Resiliency with Real Students […]