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The New England ATTC is partnering with AdCare Educational Institute to host the 28th Annual New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Services from August 24 - 28th!   This four-day event gives addiction and behavioral health professionals the opportunity for in-depth study of an area of special interest. The program includes advanced clinical […]

Join us this year for the 2020 Guam’s Virtual Conference on Substance use Disorders! Register for FREE at:  https://registration.allintheloop.net/register/event/2020-guam-virtual-conference-md78  

During June 24–30, 2020, U.S. adults reported considerably elevated adverse mental health conditions associated with COVID-19. Younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, essential workers, and unpaid adult caregivers reported having experienced disproportionately worse mental health outcomes, increased substance use, and elevated suicidal ideation. This report suggested public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic should increase intervention and […]

  We thank all 2020 attendees, speakers, and sponsors. The 2020 Annual Inter-Faith Institute on Recovery (AIIR) virtual conference was a success with 84 participants from Ohio, Georgia, Illinois, Arizona, South Dakota, Florida, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Washington, Alabama, and South Carolina.  Check out a few statistics below and visit HERE to review the keynote and plenary session […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Americans are required to stay home to protect themselves and their communities. However, the home may not be safe for many families who experience domestic violence, which may include both intimate partners and children. To help families and communities address intimate partner violence and child abuse health concerns, please see […]

    The Florida Behavioral Health Association is pleased to announce BHCon2020 Virtual. Thursday, August 20, 2020, | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm EST This virtual event will provide an opportunity for attendees to participate in quality training exercises, learn from experts in the field, and hear about top priorities from key policymakers. This event […]

August’s webinar Getting Paid: Coverage for Underserved Populations: Who, What, How?, will provide information on federal and state payors and coverage for opioid use disorder treatment for patients with complex needs and efficient MAT practices. We will discuss treatment for a variety of underserved populations, including veterans, individuals preparing to re-enter communities after periods in […]

Essential Conversations in Social Services 2020 is a podcast intended for behavioral health (BH) and substance use disorder (SUD) providers. During each episode, we will interview a subject matter expert on a timely topic and explore tips designed to help the BH and SUD workforce in Region 7. Click here to learn more!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created a one-stop shop for toolkits with videos, social media, public service announcements, checklists, FAQs, and web resources. The toolkits are designed for a variety of audiences including: Youth and Young Adults; K-12 Schools; Businesses and Workplaces; Domestic Travelers; Youth Sports; Childcare Programs and Summer Camps; Community […]

  A coloring and activity book for kids ages 8-12 Did you know the human brain generates enough electricity to power a small lightbulb? This free, printable coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12 features exciting facts about the human brain and mental health. Download and print the PDF version.   This resource is from […]

Coping Tips for Traumatic Events and Disasters - Last Updated 5/19/2019 Emotional distress can happen before and after a disaster. Coping strategies include preparation, self-care, and identifying support systems. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has compiled a list of resources to find healthy ways to cope when these events happen, including: […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Region VIII Office (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY) is pleased to share the Region VIII Behavioral Health ADVISORY: Adopting the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS). SAMHSA is committed to enhancing the competence and […]

This six-month long full immersion program in clinical supervision is intended to introduce participants to a model of supervision, familiarize participants with competency based counselor skill development, prepare participants to be highly qualified clinical supervisors, and meet state guidelines for being an approved supervisor. The curriculum includes live experiential training sessions, on-going learning session opportunities […]

Join the Northwest ATTC for our next webinar, July 29 (12-1pm PT), The Vital Role of Recovery Housing in the Continuum of Care. This webinar will discuss the unique attributes of recovery residences and how they change the odds in recovery success.  Residences vary significantly in terms of level of care, recovery philosophy, and physical […]

On July 16, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The rules require all phone service providers to direct all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July […]

SAMHSA has a helpline (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year with services provided in English and Spanish. While counseling is not conducted on this helpline individuals contacting the helpline can receive information and referral services regarding finding assistance for themselves or family […]

Health Privacy Rule 42 CFR Part 2 Is Revised, Modernizing Care Coordination for Americans Seeking Treatment for Substance Use Disorders The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or Department), announces the adoption of the revised Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records […]

The impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the behavioral health system of care is still unfolding. In the upcoming months and years, the system will face unprecedented economic challenges, combined with an anticipated increase in the demand for services. It will be a time of disruption and change. Recovery Communities have experience with successfully […]

Motivational Interviewing - Into Practice Enhanced Professional Learning Series DESCRIPTION Would you like to enhance your current knowledge and practice on how to effectively use Motivational Interviewing (MI)? This online Enhanced Professional Learning (EPL) interactive series will cover topics and provide interactive practice opportunities essential to the development and/or refinement of MI skills and relational […]

This guide supports health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to prevent vaping. It describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best practices, identifies knowledge gaps and implementation challenges, and offers useful resources. Download SAMHSA's new guidebook on Vaping here. Reference the product page on SAMHSA's site here.

  We are excited to release one of newest products under our strategic initiative "Minority to Priority"!     Minority to Priority Objectives:  Focus on the impact of implicit bias and microaggression disparities experienced by African Americans in substance use treatment.  Contribute to the body of literature and research on the nuanced view of African-American […]

The US Department of Health & Human Services presents a research to practice brief from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. The brief describes examination of findings from nine rural programs that serve child welfare-involved parents with substance use disorders including focus on the range of services offered, the targeted population, […]

Unprecedented challenges exist for organizations that serve individuals who are at higher risk of being disproportionately impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this resource document is to help state and local agencies within Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming) find resources and information that are available at […]

  SAMHSA Resource | June 2020 Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders This guide supports health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to treat stimulant use disorders. It describes relevant research findings, examines best practices, identifies knowledge gaps and implementation challenges, and offers useful resources. Find the Guide at the SAMHSA Store.