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The current opioid crisis is one of the most widespread drug epidemics in U.S. history for all racial and ethnic groups.  Recently, a demographic shift has been observed in the epidemic with dramatic increases in opioid misuse and overdose deaths among Hispanic/ Latino, African American, and American Indian/ Alaska Native populations. As Hispanic/Latinos are one […]

Integrated treatment is the buzzword of the day, but what does it really look like? What is possible given funding restrictions and siloed services? Join the Northwest, Great Lakes, and Northwest & Caribbean ATTCs for a five-part webinar series to explore these questions and learn more from national experts.  Webinar 5: October 21, 2020 | […]

Help Prevent Suicide Suicide can touch anyone, anywhere, and at any time. But it is not inevitable. There is hope. By starting the conversation and providing support to those who need it, we all can help prevent suicide and save lives. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide—whether you are in crisis […]

The National Hispanic & Latino ATTC is please to announce select webinars are now translated in English, Spanish and Portuguese. A list of the webinars and links to the presentations are below.    Part 1: Understanding, Going Through, and Managing Loss, Grief, and Bereavement: Life with the Covid-19 pandemic for Latinos with a view on […]

The Northwest ATTC has been very busy this fall! Among the activities of late are training events for the behavioral health workforce in support of recovery and trauma-informed care in September and early October. Highlights include: At a half-day, virtual workshop on Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC), 116 behavioral health providers from all over […]

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a new mobile app, My Mental Health Crisis Plan, which allows individuals who have serious mental illness (SMI) to create a plan to guide their treatment during a mental health crisis. The app was developed through SMI Adviser, a project funded by SAMHSA and administered […]

During the month of September, we are excited to celebrate National Recovery Month, dedicated to those who are in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorders. This year’s Recovery Month theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Celebrating Connections”. We would like to honor everyone currently in recovery, thank all the allies who stand by […]

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Please join the Northwest ATTC and the CTN Western States Node on October 6, 2020 (10am-11:30am PT, 12-1:30pm CT) for our next webinar: Peer Recovery Specialists as Partners in Research and Practice: Early Findings from the ROAR Pilot Project. Peer recovery support services are supports provided across the service continuum by credentialed individuals in long-term recovery from alcohol or other […]

The Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) Conference brings together researchers, clinicians, policy makers, funders, and patient advocates dedicated to improving health services for individuals with, at risk of, or in recovery from addiction. Attendees of AHSR will experience nationally renowned plenary speakers, networking and mentorship opportunities, and ongoing workshops presenting cutting-edge research. AHSR 2020 is […]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is pleased to announce the release of Screening and Follow-Up for Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Quality Improvement Change Package for Health Plans, a toolkit to help health plans address unhealthy alcohol use among their members and improve reporting of the HEDIS alcohol measure using electronic clinical data. […]

NLBHA, the NHL ATTC and PTTC teams are proud and honored to present the 2020 National Hispanic and Latino Executive Leadership and Fellowship Program Graduates. We cannot wait to see the great things they will accomplish in their careers and the beautiful impact they will continue to bring to our communities. Ana Vizoso, MA, LPC, […]

The National Hispanic and Latino ATTC and PTTC joins mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members to promote Suicide Prevention month. Together we can all prevent suicide. Disponible en Español La Centros Nacionales Hispano Latino ATTC y la PTTC se unen a defensores de la salud mental, organizaciones de prevención, sobrevivientes, aliados […]

  Date And Time Thu, September 17, 2020 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT   Join us and our panelists in an open discussion on how the rise in opioid use and overdoses has impacted the African American community. About this Event The Council on Substance Abuse-NCADD will host a virtual town hall meeting to […]

JOIN OUR UPCOMING WEBINAR CO-HOSTED EVENT   Thursday, September 24th 12:30 -1:30 pm ET/ 11:30 -12:30 pm CT Audience: Community Coalitions Event Description: This presentation will go over the intersections of aging and the opioid epidemic with some care considerations for working with older adults who may suffer from opioid addiction or misuse. Additionally, there […]

This report summarizes key findings from the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) for national indicators of substance use and mental health among the civilian, non-institutionalized population aged 12 or older in the United States. Video of the Release Report, Data, and Slides Link to News Article

We are so excited to share with you our brand-new project: a series of short videos to provide you with a dose of hope, clarity and tools in the area of Behavioral Health. Through this project, we will focus on normalizing and bringing awareness to some of these themes. Disponible en Español Estamos muy contentos […]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is pleased to announce the release of Screening and Follow-Up for Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Quality Improvement Change Package for Health Plans, a toolkit to help health plans address unhealthy alcohol use among their members and improve reporting of the HEDIS alcohol measure using electronic clinical data. […]

Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, delivers a message for the 31st anniversary of National Recovery Month.

The Qungasvik (kung-az-vik) "Toolbox" is a multilevel strength-based intervention developed by Yup'ik Alaska Native communities to reduce and prevent alcohol use disorder (AUD) and suicide in youth and young adults at highest risk. During this webinar, Dr. Stacy Rasmus will: 1) Describe the science to practice model that supported the development and delivery of the […]

The New England ATTC has developed multiple products to support our partners and constituents during the COVID-19 Pandemic.       Transitioning to Effective Online Training: Three-Part Training Series New England ATTC team members Raymond Sanchez and Mika Salas have developed a new training, "Transitioning to Effective Online Training: Parts 1 – 3" in response to […]

Monday August 31st, 2020 is recognized as International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness about the prevention of overdose deaths as well as to reduce the stigma surrounding substance-related deaths. Organizations are coming together from all over the Mountain Plains Region to recognize this day and remember those who have lost their lives […]

This fact sheet provides parents, caregivers, and teachers with strategies for helping children manage their stress during an infectious disease outbreak. It describes potential reactions among youth and the support adults can provide to help them. Download the Fact Sheet Here Link to News Article