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The Facilitating Trauma-Informed Culture Change in Recovery Oriented Systems: A Consultant's Guide is available now! This easy-to-use and adaptable guide is designed to lead TTC consultants through the Trauma-Informed Care implementation process. Visit the product page to learn more!

The National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N‑SUMHSS) is a voluntary annual survey of all active substance use and mental health facilities in the United States, its territories, and D.C. The annual report presents findings on the general profile of substance use and mental health facilities, use of pharmacotherapies/medications, language assistance provided, and […]

Rich Rosing, a professor at Houston Community College in the Human Service Technology Program and a member of the South Southwest ATTC Educational Consortium has helped make strides in reducing stigma in the substance use treatment field by proposing new DAAC (Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling) course titles for all community colleges across Texas that […]

SAMHSA released it's latest National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS), 2021: Data on Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Facilities in February 2023. The N‑SUMHSS is a voluntary annual survey of all active substance use and mental health facilities in the United States, its territories, and D.C. The annual report presents findings […]

The ATTC Network joins SAMHSA in recognizing February as Black History Month. Explore resources and events from the Network and through the month of February. View Celebrating Black History Month 2023 for highlighted resources, February events of interest and additional resources. The ATTC Network is continually adding to its library of resources and training materials for Black American […]

  In part 1 and part 2 of the Power of Music series, we shared our observations and experiences of how music affects the emotions and behaviors of clients with substance use disorders and adolescents who might be at risk of substance use. We discussed how music can trigger substance use, yet, when used consciously […]

Become a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)! The Centre for Collaboration, Motivation, and Innovation (CCMI) along with the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Northwest ATTC) are holding a virtual Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) endorsed Training of New Trainers (TNT) September 18-21, 2023. Completion of the TNT allows participants to […]

From National Council for Mental Wellbeing: The Public Safety-led Community-oriented Overdose Prevention Efforts (PS-COPE) Toolkit is a new approach to overdose prevention and response for Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) communities. It combines three proven models to enhance overdose prevention and response: trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented systems of care and procedural justice. Learn more.

  Every February, during Black History Month, we are reminded that most of us—regardless of color or culture—grew up with an incomplete view of American and European history. We were missing the perspectives of colonized peoples, enslaved Africans and their descendants, and the conquered original nations of this continent. When we lack these perspectives, we […]

Join us on February 15, 2023 (11am-12:30pm PT) for our next webinar:  Digital Therapeutics in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders: State of the Science & Vision for the Future Digital therapeutics–software used to prevent, treat, or manage a medical disorder or disease–are redefining the future of healthcare. Digital therapeutics package an entire model of […]

For addiction workforce members considering the integration of new therapeutic methods into their daily practice, clinical demonstrations provide models for one’s own future behavior. With the continuing transition to use of telehealth, demonstrations specific to how useful treatment and recovery practices can be delivered via telehealth modality may be similarly useful to those in the […]

SAMHSA has issued a new guide on “Expanding access to and use of behavioral health services for people at risk for or experiencing homelessness”. This guide highlights strategies for behavioral health and housing providers to conduct outreach and engage with individuals experiencing homelessness, initiate use of behavioral health treatment as they wait to receive stable […]

SAMHSA Applauds Expansion of Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) applauds provisions included in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-328) that will significantly expand access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The act, signed into law by President Biden on Dec. 29, […]

SAMHSA has issued a new guide on “Expanding access to and use of behavioral health services for people at risk for or experiencing homelessness”. This guide highlights strategies for behavioral health and housing providers to conduct outreach and engage with individuals experiencing homelessness, initiate use of behavioral health treatment as they wait to receive stable housing and […]

The Native Center for Behavioral Health is presenting a five-part webinar series entitled “Fundamentals of Substance Use" starting next week. The series is designed for behavioral health providers, mental health technicians, peer support specialists, those in primary care settings, schools (including educators, teaching assistants, counselors, and administrative and support staff), and social services working with […]

2021 National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Releases Conducted annually, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) provides nationally representative data on the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs; substance use disorders; receipt of substance use treatment; mental health issues; and the use of mental health services among the civilian, noninstitutionalized […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the results of its annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which shows how people living in America reported about their experience with mental health conditions, substance use, and pursuit of treatment in 2021. The […]

Changes Would Make Permanent COVID-Timed Medication Flexibilities, and Update Decades-Old Definitions and Standards for Opioid Treatment Programs at a time when fewer than 1 out 10 Americans can access treatment for substance use disorder.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is […]

Join us later this month for our next monthly Northwest ATTC webinar: Harnessing Your Expertise: How the Addiction Workforce Can Work with the Media to Improve Reporting on Addiction January 25, 2023 | 12:00-1:00pm PT (11:00am-12:00pm AKT, 1:00-2:00pm MT) Presenters: Ashton Marra and Jonathan Stoltman, Reporting on Addiction Mainstream media perpetuates many problematic narratives about […]

Click Here to Visit Our Product & Resource Page and Download the Newsletter This Issue: LAYING GROUNDWORK FOR A HARVEST AND HEALTHY YEAR This issue will bring a reflection by our Program Director, highlighting some of our accomplishments of the year and the 2022 National Latino Behavioral Health conference. Our Executive director wrote an article bringing […]

Calm and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy have released a mindfulness content series designed to ease stress and offer mental health support through the holidays and beyond. The content of the series is available for FREE on YouTube and Calm and includes five sessions to support people through real-life experiences and emotions.   Themes […]

SAMHSA Proposes Update to Federal Rules to Expand Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Help Close Gap in Care Changes Would Make Permanent COVID-Timed Medication Flexibilities, and Update Decades-Old Definitions and Standards for Opioid Treatment Programs at a time when fewer than 1 out 10 Americans can access treatment for substance use disorder. Public […]

On November 28, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in coordination with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations. The regulations at 42 CFR part 2 […]

Community engagement is often cited as a tool to improve the health of the community and its members. This guide reviews evidence related to leveraging community engagement to support the implementation and scale-up of evidence-based programs and policies. You can access the guide at the SAMHSA Store on the link below.   Link to Article […]