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Virtual 2021 New England Summer School of Addiction and Prevention Studies 52nd Annual Summer School - "Reimagined 2.0" June 7 – 11, 2021   Register Today   The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, often called Summer School, is a 5-day intensive learning experience to further knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of […]

ABOUT: The New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) is pleased to announce the 5th cohort of the Leadership Development Program (LDP) for addiction professionals from across the continuum of care. This program will focus on key leadership skills using a range of learning methods designed to increase your effectiveness immediately. This program includes the […]

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the Parent Support Network of Rhode Island, presents "Wraparound Virtual Training Series" starting January 29th with subject matter expert Michele Stewart Copes. This training will be offered throughout the state of RI in Region 1. Wraparound refers to individualized planning and intervention for individuals and family members experiencing behavioral health issues; and related […]

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. The AHSR 2020 Conference may be over, but they are still hosting ongoing workshops presenting cutting-edge research. Head over to the AHSR Website for […]

This training series was provided by the New England region Opioid Response Network and Addiction Technology Transfer Center on behalf of and in partnership with Connecticut's TriCircle, Inc. and The Cove Center for Grieving Children. This series provided information on the unique and pronounced facets of grief in the wake of overdose deaths during the current […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

2020 New England Summer School “Re-Imagined” Virtual Summer School – June 1 – 4, 2020   Each year, we look forward to welcoming new and returning Summer School participants to experience the unique learning environment of the New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies. For the 51st year, our planning committee has once again developed […]

There are thousands of people in recovery from addiction unaware of their civil rights under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). The ADA insures that people with addiction to alcohol, and in recovery from opioids and other drugs have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.    The New England ADA Center supports the […]

Part one of the Moral Reconation Therapy webinar series was held on February 26th, 2020, and registration for part two of this series is now open!   During the first part of the series, "The What, The How, & The Why: Over 30 Years of Organic Success with Moral Reconation Therapy MRT®," Dr. Ken Robinson, Co-Developer of MRT®, […]

A black woman is 3 to 4 times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications than a white woman. Research shows that inequities in outcomes are primarily due to differences in how women are treated within the health care setting based on race (racism). Implicit and Explicit SPEAK UP Training is a day-long interactive workshop […]

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association, hosted a training that discussed the pain management & opioid public health crisis. This comprehensive training was developed by renowned experts from Collaborative for REMS Education (CO*RE) and incorporates all six units outlined in US FDA Blueprint for safe opioid prescribing. This […]

The New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), and the New England Association of Drug Court Professionals (NEADCP), hosted a webinar for criminal justice professionals on November 6, 2019.   This webinar, The Matter of Motivation, took an in-depth look into human motivation. It reviewed the sequence of human behavior change along with issues of reluctance […]

The New England ATTC celebrated 30 years of Recovery Month by supporting and participating in state-wide Recovery Rallies throughout the region during September 2019.   The goal of the rallies was to enhance peer recovery support and network development as part of the activities for the National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month during the month of September 2019. […]

The New England ATTC in partnership with the New England PTTC presented at the monthly meeting of the Aquidneck Island Clergy Association in Portsmouth, RI. The Newport County Prevention Coalition and the Portsmouth Prevention Coalition were in attendance, as well as local Faith Based Leaders. The TTC's presented on available services, trainings and technical assistance […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Opioid Response Network, in conjunction with the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center and the New England Association of Drug Court Professionals, hosted a three part webinar series on Medication Assisted Treatment!   The first webinar, "An Introduction to Medication Assisted Treatment and Drug Court Systems," was held on April 24th, 2019. The webinar discussed Medication Assisted Treatment and […]

The National Council for Behavioral Health annual conference, held March 24-27 at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center, Nashville,TN,features the best in leadership, organizational development, and excellence in mental health and addictions practice. Dr. Rosemarie Martin of the New England ATTC presented at the conference and met up with Amy Pearlman and Julie Fine from Beacon […]

Apply now to participate in the second cohort of the Leadership Development Program (LDP) beginning April 25, 2019, sponsored by the New England ATTC! The LDP has been designed by Peter Smith, with input from a committee of addictions professionals. This program will focus on key leadership skills using a range of learning methods designed to […]