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Please find the slides and the video for the Substance Use Disorder and the LGBTQ+ Community: Assessing the Impact of Compounded Stigma and Treatment Considerations on October 30 and November 6 from 1 pm - 2:30 (CST). Substance use is a complex issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, including the LGBTQ+ community. Members of this community face unique challenges when seeking help for addiction. Stigma, shame, and a lack of family support can all make it difficult for LGBTQ individuals to access the resources they need to overcome substance use disorders. Additionally, growing anti-LBGTQ legislation can further exacerbate these issues, creating a hostile environment for individuals struggling with addiction.   Session 1: Click here to watch the video Session 2: Click here to watch the video Click the button above to download the slides Objectives: Educate Substance Use Disorder (SUD)  providers on the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals with SUD Increase awareness of the compounded stigma and discrimination the LGBTQ+ community may experience Learn to provide effective and culturally competent treatment to the LGBTQ+ population   Presenter Information: Darla Belflower has worked in substance use disorder and behavioral health for over three decades. She started a training and consultation business in 2022. She is a member of The Missouri Behavioral Health Council’s Culture, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) Committee. She is also Vice Chair of the Kansas City Recovery Coalition and is active in the Kansas City Recovery Community. Being in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder inspired her to write her memoir, I Am Not Anonymous. She has also authored two booklets and is writing a workbook on Substance Use Disorder and Trauma that will be released in the spring of 2025. Ms. Belflower is a Clinically Licensed Social Worker in both Missouri and Kansas, a Licensed Addiction Counselor in Kansas, a Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Missouri, a Certified Peer Specialist, a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, a Certified Harm Reduction Specialist, and a trainer and educator of Narcan distribution. Darla and her wife live in Kansas City, Missouri, and enjoy spending time with their daughter. She is passionate about teaching and training so that others may learn how to help those most vulnerable individuals she has enjoyed working with. CEUs are pending. Please email Bree at [email protected] for any questions.

Mid-America is facilitating Succession Planning training for the Iowa Behavioral Health Association on November 8. The purpose of the training is to give participants the tools they need to get started in leadership succession.   Participants will: Learn how the current workforce trends are driving the need for Succession Planning Identify different models of Succession Planning  Understand how succession planning is part of a talent management strategy Determine the next steps for your organization   This is a closed training. I you would like more information, please email Bree at [email protected]

Join Mid-America ATTC for the FREE 2-part series, Substance Use Disorder and the LGBTQ+ Community: Assessing the Impact of Compounded Stigma and Treatment Considerations on October 30 and November 6 from 1 pm - 2:30 (CST).  Substance use is a complex issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, including the LGBTQ+ community. Members of this community face unique challenges when seeking help for addiction. Stigma, shame, and a lack of family support can all make it difficult for LGBTQ individuals to access the resources they need to overcome substance use disorders. Additionally, growing anti-LBGTQ legislation can further exacerbate these issues, creating a hostile environment for individuals struggling with addiction.   Objectives: Educate Substance Use Disorder (SUD)  providers on the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals with SUD Increase awareness of the compounded stigma and discrimination the LGBTQ+ community may experience Learn to provide effective and culturally competent treatment to the LGBTQ+ population     Presenter Information: Darla Belflower has worked in substance use disorder and behavioral health for over three decades. She started a training and consultation business in 2022. She is a member of The Missouri Behavioral Health Council’s Culture, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) Committee. She is also Vice Chair of the Kansas City Recovery Coalition and is active in the Kansas City Recovery Community. Being in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder inspired her to write her memoir, I Am Not Anonymous. She has also authored two booklets and is writing a workbook on Substance Use Disorder and Trauma that will be released in the spring of 2025.  Ms. Belflower is a Clinically Licensed Social Worker in both Missouri and Kansas, a Licensed Addiction Counselor in Kansas, a Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Missouri, a Certified Peer Specialist, a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, a Certified Harm Reduction Specialist, and a trainer and educator of Narcan distribution.  Darla and her wife live in Kansas City, Missouri, and enjoy spending time with their daughter. She is passionate about teaching and training so that others may learn how to help those most vulnerable individuals she has enjoyed working with. CEUs are pending. Please email Bree at [email protected] for any questions. 

Join Mid-America ATTC for the FREE 2-part series, Substance Use Disorder and the LGBTQ+ Community: Assessing the Impact of Compounded Stigma and Treatment Considerations on October 30 and November 6 from 1 pm - 2:30 (CST).  Substance use is a complex issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, including the LGBTQ+ community. Members of this community face unique challenges when seeking help for addiction. Stigma, shame, and a lack of family support can all make it difficult for individuals to access the resources they need to overcome substance use disorders. Additionally, growing anti-LBGTQ+ legislation can further exacerbate these issues, creating a hostile environment for individuals struggling with addiction.   Objectives: Educate Substance Use Disorder (SUD)  providers on the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals with SUD Increase awareness of the compounded stigma and discrimination the LGBTQ+ community may experience Learn to provide effective and culturally competent treatment to the LGBTQ+ population   Presenter Information: Darla Belflower has worked in substance use disorder and behavioral health for over three decades. She started a training and consultation business in 2022. She is a member of The Missouri Behavioral Health Council’s Culture, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) Committee. She is also Vice Chair of the Kansas City Recovery Coalition and is active in the Kansas City Recovery Community. Being in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder inspired her to write her memoir, I Am Not Anonymous. She has also authored two booklets and is writing a workbook on Substance Use Disorder and Trauma that will be released in the spring of 2025.  Ms. Belflower is a Clinically Licensed Social Worker in both Missouri and Kansas, a Licensed Addiction Counselor in Kansas, a Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Missouri, a Certified Peer Specialist, a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, a Certified Harm Reduction Specialist, and a trainer and educator of Narcan distribution.  Darla and her wife live in Kansas City, Missouri, and enjoy spending time with their daughter. She is passionate about teaching and training so that others may learn how to help those most vulnerable individuals she has enjoyed working with. CEUs are pending. Please email Bree at [email protected] for any questions. 

Today’s challenging and rapidly changing professional environment requires each person to perform at their best in order to achieve success and maintain staff engagement. In this two-day seminar, executives, managers, and leaders learn coaching competencies to:   Manage and lead without always “telling” Develop talent Increase accountability and results Strengthen engagement at all levels Practice a respectful, collaborative, trauma sensitive approach   Email Bree Sherry at [email protected] for any questions. 

The participants who participated in the in-depth leadership development program for emerging and existing behavioral health leaders will gather and reflect on the past 6 months of the program and learn about what's next as an alum. The celebratory ceremony will take place on October 12-13, 2023, in Kansas City, MO. Please note that this is a closed event. If you would like information on the next cohort, please contact Bree Sherry at [email protected]. More information coming soon!

  Mid-America ATTC developed a training to reduce stigma for those who use substances. The goal is to shift attitudes and improve actions, leading to better outcomes and more people in recovery. The training includes: a peer recovery support specialist sharing their experience of drug use

The overall goal of this training is to better prepare Behavioral Health professionals to meet the diverse needs of pregnant and parenting families in early recovery. Recovery and parenting both occur in the context of relationships and this training is designed to help participants build skills to support/strengthen families as they grow and develop in their roles as nurturing parents. Training Topics Include: Working with individuals and families through pregnancy, delivery, and parenting babies with NAS/NOWs Fostering and strengthening nurturing parent/child relationships within the context of recovery support services Being a catalyst for growth in recovery through person-centered Recovery Planning Coordinating with others in your community that support families with young children   Registration for this training is full! If you have any questions, email [email protected].

The ToT is designed to prepare subject matter experts to be able to facilitate the Providing Recovery Support Services for Pregnant and Parenting Families 2-Day training. Completing the ToT will provide you will the knowledge, skills and training materials needed to facilitate the training Providing Recovery Support Services for Pregnant and Parenting Families. ToT participants will have the opportunity to practice training course content and deliver a “teach-back” on Day 2 of the ToT. Registration for this training is full! If you have any questions, email [email protected].

Mid-America ATTC is launching another cohort of Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Provide Clinical Supervision for Substance Use Disorders! Participants of the series will receive support and develop the skills needed to master complexities in clinical supervision.  Download the application above or email Bree at [email protected] if you have any questions. 

The purpose of this training is assist Missouri providers in utilizing the ASAM Criteria when working with those seeking substance use disorder treatment. After the training participants will be able to: •            help clients/patients receive the most appropriate and and highest quality of treatment services •            encourage the development of a comprehensive continuum of care •            promote the effective and efficient use of care resources •            enhance access and protect funding for care   This training is an invitation only event. Please email Bree Sherry at [email protected] if you have any questions.

This closed meeting allows KS providers opportunities to share how they are adapting programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected]. 

This closed meeting allows KS providers opportunities to share evidence-based practices, new and emerging practices, and policy updates. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected]. 

This closed meeting allows KS providers opportunities to share how they are adapting programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected]. 

This closed meeting allows KS providers opportunities to share how they are adapting programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected].  11:30 – 11:35: Welcome 11:35 – Noon: Presentation #1 Andrea Clark, Audra Goldsmith, and Risë Haneberg KDADS Behavioral Health Services Commission Stepping Up and Kansas Substance Use Disorders Treatment Providers   Noon – 12:05: 5-minute break   12:05 – 12:35: 2nd Presentation #2 Sandra Dixon, Ashley Countryman, and Donna Gorman DCCCA, Inc. Integrated Services for Pregnant and Parenting Women   12:35 – 12:45: SAMHSA and Mid-America ATTC Updates Kim Nelson, Pat Stilen 

This closed meeting allows KS providers opportunities to share how they are adapting programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This session will focus on Differentiating Between ASAM Levels of Care. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected]. 

This closed meeting allows KS providers opportunities to share how they are adapting programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This session will focus on the new online course: Understanding Addiction Services in Kansas: A Minicourse Series, and SAMHSA updates. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected]. 

This closed meeting allows KS providers opportunities to share how they are adapting programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This session will focus on Suicide Prevention. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected]. 

This closed meeting allows KS providers opportunities to share how they are adapting programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected]. 

This closed meeting allows KS providers opportunities to share how they are adapting programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected]. 

This closed meeting allows KS providers opportunities to share how they are adapting programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected]. 

This is first session in part 3 of the larger series: Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Provide Clinical Supervision for Substance Use Disorders. Part 3 uses case-based learning via Project ECHO. Each ECHO session will last 1.5 hours and will include a 15-minute lecture on a topic in clinical supervision followed by 1-2 case presentations and reviews. This cohort is full. If you are interested in participating in a future cohort, please email Bree at [email protected].  

This is first session in part 3 of the larger series: Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Provide Clinical Supervision for Substance Use Disorders. Part 3 uses case-based learning via Project ECHO. Each ECHO session will last 1.5 hours and will include a 15-minute lecture on a topic in clinical supervision followed by 1-2 case presentations and reviews. This cohort is full. If you are interested in participating in a future cohort, please email Bree at [email protected].  

This is the 2nd of 7 virtual sessions in part 2 of the larger series Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Provide Clinical Supervision for Substance Use Disorders. The virtual sessions prepare the clinical supervisor to observe job performance, provide feedback and coaching, prioritize learning needs, and develop achievable learning objectives.  This cohort is full. If you are interested in participating in a future cohort, please email Bree at [email protected].