Our Native American and Alaska Native Leadership Academy kicked off with a 5-day Immersion Training at the Meskwaki Hotel and Casino in Tama, Iowa in August 2019. Mentees gathered on Monday and began their yearlong training in various leadership topics including recognizing personal strengths, delegation, the art of listening, addressing conflict, and more. On Wednesday, […]
Published: 09/11/2019
Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. Now in its 30th year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery. Watch the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance […]
Published: 09/10/2019
The ATTC hosted a regional technical assistance in Roseville, California last week for recipients of the Tribal Opioid Response grant. The California Rural Indian Health Board kindly shared their office space with 17 representatives from 10 different tribal programs in order to compare their experiences and strategies in implementing opioid use disorder services.
Published: 09/10/2019
Join the King County, the King County Recovery Coalition, the Northwest ATTC, and the Recovery Cafe for an exciting event this Thursday in Seattle: Speak Out for Recovery. The event, held at the Recovery Cafe at 2022 Boren Ave (Seattle) from 6:30-8:30pm will feature two panels: Panel 1: Youth and Substance Use: A Parent's Perspective […]
Published: 09/09/2019
Interoceptive dysfunction, or a lack of body/sensory awareness processing, is common among people with substance use disorders (SUDs). This webinar will describe the importance of body awareness/interoceptive skills and offer practical tips and research findings on the use of Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT) to promote emotion regulation and reduce the risk of relapse. […]
Published: 09/06/2019
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. The 2019 Recovery Month theme, “Join […]
Published: 09/06/2019
It’s an exciting time in Washington State as the role of peers in providing hope and connection to people with substance use disorders is expanding. The Washington State Health Care Authority hosted its fourth annual Peer Pathways conference for Certified Peer Counselors on August 27-28, 2019 in Tacoma, Washington. Over 450 peers and peer counselors […]
Published: 09/05/2019
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), held every August 31st, is a global event that aims to raise awareness of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and acknowledge the grief felt by family and friends who have lost someone to overdose. This year, StopOverdose.org at the University of Washington Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) […]
Published: 08/27/2019
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year. Its purpose is to raise awareness of overdoses, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends. What can you do? From the National Safety Council Hold a candlelight vigil Offer an educational program, such […]
Published: 08/16/2019
Vital Signs: Pharmacy-Based Naloxone Dispensing — United States, 2012–2018 Reports on trends and characteristics of naloxone dispensing from retail pharmacies. Includes data for metropolitan, micropolitan, and rural counties on high-dose opioid and naloxone prescriptions. Also includes county-level maps of naloxone prescriptions per 100,000 people and naloxone prescriptions per 100 high-dose opioid prescriptions. Sponsoring organization: Centers […]
Published: 08/15/2019
The New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (New England ATTC) is pleased to announce the third cohort of the Leadership Development Program (LDP) for addictions professionals from across the continuum of care. The LDP has been designed by Peter Smith, MBA, with input from a committee of addictions professionals. This program will focus on key leadership skills […]
Published: 08/15/2019
Pain in the Nation: Building a National Resilience Strategy: Alcohol and Drug Misuse and Suicide and the Millennial Generation - a Devastating Impact Report highlights the rates of alcohol and drug misuse and suicide among the millennial generation (people in their 20s and 30s). Discusses the role of the opioid crisis in the increases in […]
Published: 08/13/2019
Urban-Rural Differences in Drug Overdose Death Rates, by Sex, Age, and Type of Drugs Involved, 2017 Data brief examining differences in urban and rural areas, using the most recent data from the National Vital Statistics System. Features statistics including age-adjusted rates of overdose rates from 1999-2017 by urban and rural residence, and rates of overdose […]
Published: 08/08/2019
Safe, stable, and affordable housing is increasingly recognized as a vital part of recovery. What role can substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs play in providing this essential need for their clients? To find out the basics of housing and how to get started listen to the Recovery Housing Podcast! By the end of […]
Published: 08/08/2019
Read CDC's new Vitalsigns: Life-Saving Naloxone from Pharmacies Highlights: View the accompanying 56-second video.
Published: 08/08/2019
Join the Northwest ATTC on August 28th (12pm PT) for our next webinar, "Peers for Chronic Pain: What Lived Experience Can Do to Help the Pain and Opioid Crisis," presented by Michelle Marikos. Peer support workers are people who have been successful in recovery from physical or mental health challenges and who help others experiencing […]
Published: 08/01/2019
The MPATTC conducted a survey with primary care providers (PCPs) working in Community Health Centers (CHCs) in HHS Region 8, in order to determine their perceptions, practices, and training/technical assistance needs in relation to substance use disorders (SUDs) and medication assisted treatment (MAT). The survey was distributed to PCPs in CHCs in Region 8, with […]
Published: 07/30/2019
During World Hepatitis Day 2019 campaign, WHO is urging all countries and partners to promote the theme “Invest in eliminating hepatitis”. WHO will release new estimates for additional investments needed to achieve globally agreed hepatitis elimination goals by 2030, in the context of the universal health coverage. The host country for World Hepatitis Day 2019 is Pakistan. […]
Published: 07/12/2019
The Missouri Coalition for Community Behavioral Healthcare released a series of recorded webinars related to the treatment of opioid use disorder. Topics include: Harm Reduction: Addressing Polysubstance Use in Patients with OUD Assessing, Treating and Payment for Hepatitis C in SUD Patients Medication First OUD Treatment in Primary Care Psychosocial Treatment for Opioid Dependence […]
Published: 07/07/2019
Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background. However, background and identity can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 2008 to start changing this. Each year millions […]
Published: 07/03/2019
Join the Northwest ATTC on July 31st for our latest webinar, "Methamphetamine Use Trends and Consequences in the Northwestern United States," presented by Sara Glick, PhD, Research Assistant Professor at the UW School of Medicine. Methamphetamine use is increasing in the wake of the opioid crisis, particularly in the Western United States. This webinar will […]
Published: 07/01/2019
SAMHSA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new joint informational bulletin, Guidance to States and School Systems on Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Issues in Schools. This guidance includes examples of approaches for mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) related treatment services in schools, and describes some of […]
Published: 07/01/2019
A new report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that overdose deaths involving cocaine and psychostimulants continue to increase. This report underscores the need for comprehensive, evidence-based public health and public safety interventions. Click here to read the full report.
Published: 06/24/2019
Learn how to integrate Maternal Mental and Behavioral Health into your work and how you and your organization can support mothers in your community. Expert presenters, including Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC, and Melissa Hoffman, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, will provide training and answer your questions. There will also be an opportunity to network with local, state, and […]
Published: 06/24/2019
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