Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS): Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Health Our CLAS training series aims to promote equity in health outcomes by increasing cultural and linguistic awareness. This training is ideal for organizations and individuals focused on advancing equitable practices and reducing disparities for marginalized communities. January 14 – Virtual Webinar (9 AM - 12 PM CST) March 25 – Virtual Webinar (9 AM - 12 PM CST) November 11 – Virtual Webinar (9 AM - 12 PM CST)

Description: This interactive learning community conversation deconstructs the 'art' of listening to it's core elements and provides opportunities for listening practice and reflection. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training has been approved for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Curious about the Invitation to Change (ITC) model? This session is designed to introduce you to this holistic approach for supporting families affected by substance use. Learn how ITC empowers support systems—family, friends, and caregivers—with effective tools to help their loved ones. Who Should Attend? This session is perfect for anyone who is part of a support system for someone struggling with substance use. Whether you’re a family member, friend, or caregiver, ITC offers valuable insights and practical tools to foster positive change and compassionate support. Join us to discover how ITC can make a difference! Location: Kansas City Public Library: Lucile H. Bluford Branch 3050 Prospect Avenue Kansas City, MO 64128

The Dissemination and Implementation Toolkit is a resource for anyone who is interested in implementing a change in their work. With this collection of resources, we aim to provide educational information on the implementation process and connect you with additional resources and information to help you be successful in the implementation of best practices for substance-focused prevention, treatment, and recovery practices. The resources are organized within the four processes of the commonly-used implementation framework, EPIS Framework (Moullin et al., 2019).

The Take 10! Transforming Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and their Families series discusses current issues and challenges confronted by diverse women presenting with substance use, SUDs, and who are in recovery. Women experience SUD in ways that are distinct from men. Historically, access to treatment for women has been limited, a disparity that persists today. Studies show that when women begin treatment for SUDs, they frequently arrive with more severe medical, behavioral, psychological, and social struggles compared to men. For these reasons, there is a need for gender-specific services.   Topic 3 (Overview Session): Considerations for Male Clinicians Treating Women with SUDs This 30-minute overview session will introduce participants to the emotional, physical, and socioeconomic factors that uniquely impact women during treatment, and especially how these factors relate to considerations for male clinicians treating with women with SUDs.   Learning Objectives This overview session will address the assessment and screening of co-occurring disorders in women with a special focus on the following information: Women’s treatment history and current aspects of women-centered treatment in the United States, with a focus on the Midwest The link between trauma, substance use, and other co-morbidities in women Trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches for specific racial/ethnic women in recovery Effective clinical strategies, interventions, and resources that help improve engagement, retention, and completion of treatment programs   Trainer: Tim Devitt, Psy.D., LCPC, CADC, is a clinician, trainer, consultant, researcher and executive leader with a 35+ year commitment to providing recovery-oriented services to individuals, families and organizations. He currently operates a clinical therapy and consultation practice in the Chicago Metropolitan Area with a specialization in integrated mental health and substance use care for adolescents and adults. His past programmatic development work has included leading the integration of mental health and substance use treatment in assertive outreach, residential and center-based outpatient and intensive outpatient programing. Tim has presented nationally and co-authored 20 peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter on the integration of evidence-based practices to best meet the comprehensive needs of people with substance use and mental health conditions. Tim is the proud recipient of the 2022 William White. Lifetime Achievement Award (awarded by the IL Chapter of The National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Counselors, NAADAC), a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), a lecturer at the University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, a senior adjunct faculty at Adler University (MA in Military Psychology and MA in Applied Psychology), and serves as board member for Serenity Academy of Chicago, a start-up 501(c)(3) organization committed to the formation of alternative peer groups and a recovery high school for youth and families struggling with addiction and Edna’s Circle, a start-up recovery home and comprehensive recovery services program on the Westside of Chicago. The Great Lakes ATTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

DESCRIPTION Fatal overdoses and suicides are two of the most severe behavioral health outcomes. They are also growing more common. Suicide rates increased 41% nationally from 1999 to 2022, while fatal overdose rates increased 440%.1 Reducing fatal overdose and suicide is a top priority for the behavioral health field. Fortunately, suicide and overdose share many risk and protective factors. In fact, many interventions designed to address one outcome can simultaneously help address the other. Addiction treatment professionals can play a key role, as ongoing substance use is a shared risk factor for both outcomes.2 To download the entire version of the fact sheet, please use the Overdose and Suicide  button on the right side of the page.