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
World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day seeks to raise global awareness around the problem of iatrogenic (medical-induced) benzodiazepine physical dependence that continues to affect an enormous amount of unsuspecting, innocent people worldwide—either directly or indirectly. #WorldBenzoDay
Published: 06/19/2019
Pictured from Left to Right: Betty Gondles - American Correctional Association, Rosemarie Martin - New England ATTC, Jennifer Clarke - Rhode Island Department of Corrections Dr. Rosemarie Martin was an invited content expert at the National Governor’s Association (NGA) Southeast Regional Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) workshop on June 12-14, 2019. Through a partnership with American Correctional Association National […]
Published: 06/19/2019
In partnership with AdCare Educational Institute of New England, the New England ATTC actively sponsored and coordinated the 50th Anniversary of The New England Summer School of Addiction and Prevention Studies! The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, commonly called Summer School, is a four-day intensive experience to further knowledge, skills, and experience in […]
Published: 06/18/2019
Each year on June 27, we observe National HIV Testing Day. On this day, we unite with partners, health departments, and other organizations to raise awareness and plan events about the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis of HIV. Get Involved Help encourage HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day and every day to ensure people […]
Published: 06/14/2019
The South Africa HIV ATTC's Co-Project Director, Dan Stein was honored at the 15th World Congress of Biological Psychiatry conference in Vancouver, Canada as one of two recipients of the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WRSBP) Lifetime Achievement Award in Biological Psychiatry. Alongside Robert Post from the United States, Professor Stein was celebrated for […]
Published: 06/14/2019
The Providers' Clinical Support System (PCSS) for Medication Assisted Treatment created a virtual step-by-step Naltrexone User Guide to assist providers in treating opioid use disorder (OUD). The interactive guide offers detailed, step-by-step instructions, from obtaining patient history to following up once a naltrexone dose has been successfully administered. In addition, the guide links to multiple tools providers can […]
Published: 06/13/2019
On May 22nd, 2019, the New England ATTC held its annual in-person Advisory Board meeting in Marlborough, MA. Seventeen stakeholders from the New England region including Jean Bennett, one of the SAMHSA Region 1 Interim Administrators, representatives from all 6 SSA offices, representatives from the treatment and recovery communities, and patient advocates participated in this […]
Published: 06/10/2019
Pictured from left to right: Heather Putnam - U.S. Attorney's Office, Morayo Akande - New England ATTC, Scott Gagnon - New England PTTC, Maria Restrepo-Toro - New England MHTTC, Kim Nelson - SAMHSA Regional Administrator, HHS Region 1 A representative from The New England ATTC traveled to Maine with the SAMHSA Region 7 Administrator Kim Nelson and representatives from the New England PTTC and […]
Published: 06/10/2019
According to The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH 2014), 9.9 % of Hispanics (3.4 million) and 9.2 % of non-Hispanics (19.7 million) needed substance use treatment. Among persons aged 12 or older who were in need of treatment, Hispanics were less likely than non-Hispanics to have received treatment (9.0 vs. 10.5 %). […]
Published: 06/05/2019
The Northwest ATTC is excited to offer a new training product for peer support specialists about opioid use disorder. Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care is a one-hour, self-paced course designed to equip peers and other outreach workers with information, resources, and practical tips to help them better understand opioids and […]
Published: 06/03/2019
Join the Northwest ATTC and the Area Health Education Center for Western Washington (AHECWW) for a new webinar this June: Medications for Opioid Use Disorders and Hepatitis C: Access and Adherence Among People Who Inject Drugs Judith Tsui, MD, MPH, University of Washington School of Medicine June 26, 2019, 12-1pm (PT), 11-12pm (AKT) Hepatitis C […]
Published: 05/28/2019
Mid-America and Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC) hosted the first ever Family Recovery Pathways: Addiction, Parenting and Implications for Practice conference on May 6-8, 2019 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The conference attracted over 250 people from all 10 states in HHS Regions 7 and 8. Presentations on day 1 focused on the […]
Published: 05/14/2019
National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental and/or substance use disorders. The three primary goals of National Prevention Week are to: Involve communities in raising awareness of substance use and mental health issues and in implementing prevention strategies, and showcasing effectiveness of evidence-based prevention programs; Foster partnerships and collaborations with […]
Published: 05/08/2019
National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a national campaign to break silence and end shame about HIV/AIDS in Asian and Pacific Islander communities and encourage individuals to get tested for HIV. Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPI) make up 0.2% of the U.S. population and account for a very small percentage […]
Published: 05/08/2019
Join us on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 (12-1pm PT, 11-12pm AKT) for the latest in our Northwest ATTC webinar series: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Addiction: The Practice and the Science. This webinar will introduce ACT, show how it is applied to treat addictions, and briefly survey the science supporting ACT for addictions. Clinical examples will […]
Published: 05/08/2019
SAMHSA is committed to improving prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for mental and substance use disorders. SAMHSA's new Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center aims to provide communities, clinicians, policy-makers and others in the field with the information and tools they need to incorporate evidence-based practices into their communities or clinical settings. The Resource Center contains […]
Published: 05/03/2019
On March 1, 2019, the South Africa HIV ATTC hosted its Second Annual National Advisory Board and Strategic Planning Meeting. This meeting was attended by representatives from twenty unique organisations across South Africa including regional and national non-governmental organisations involved in delivery of care for HIV, substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental illness, as well […]
Published: 05/01/2019
Click here to read an important message from the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use about treating Opioid Use Disorder.
Published: 04/30/2019
CHECK IT OUT! The Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) has create the “Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center”. This new Center aims to provide communities, clinicians, policy-makers and others in the field with the information and tools they need to incorporate evidence-based practices into their communities or clinical settings. The Resource Center contains […]
Published: 04/26/2019
On Wednesday, April 17, the National American Indian and Alaska Native ATTC was proud to take part in a community healing summit in Sioux City on homelessness and substance abuse. The meeting was hosted by the Community Initiative for Native Children and Families and focused on the need for a comprehensive continuum of care for […]
Published: 04/19/2019
Register now for the Introduction to Community Organizing training May 10! Mid-America ATTC is pleased to promote Facing Addiction with NCADD's upcoming training, Introduction to Community Organizing, on Friday, May 10th from 10am to 4pm in St. Louis! In this training, participants will learn about: Telling their story in order to motivate others The basics of community organizing How […]
Published: 04/19/2019