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This second technical assistance is a closed activity intended  to provided skills based on the Motivational Interview approach, as an essential part of the recruitment and retention of adolescents.  The objective is: Present the fundamental processes and skills of the Motivational Interview model.

This first technical assistance is a closed activity intended for Social Workers and Recruiting Staff to provide skills based on the Motivational Interview approach, as an essential part of the recruitment and retention of adolescents. The objectives of this technical assistance are: • Present the Transtheoretical Model of change and its stages • Discuss the theoretical aspects and fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing.

This third technical assistance is a closed activity, aimed at integrating the skills learned, based on the Motivational Interview approach,  as an essential part of the  recruitment and retention of adolescents. The objective of this technical assistance is: Strengthen through practical exercises integrating the fundamentals learned, from the Motivational Interview.

Peer Recovery Supports Join us as we listen to Donna Woods, Executive Director at OCARTA. Join us as we discuss the best of PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST; How to be one. How to train one, How to recruit one. This session is meant for both those who are already a PRSS and those who supervise them. Join us for 3 hours of continuing education credits. OBHA members are always free to attend. Non-Members must pay the $40 fee to attend.Please do not use the free button unless you are certain your organization is a current member of the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association. Zoom instructions will be sent to your email address. Please be sure to check your emails close to session time as we will send link for the class.

February, 2013 Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in October 2012, the National SBIRT ATTC seeks to advance SBIRT national as a timely public health model—a model worthy and in need of advancement to reach its full potential impact on the health of Ame

The National American Indian & Alaska Native ATTC May, 2013 The principal goal of the National American Indian and Alaska Native ATTC is to bring useful, culturally relevant information about evidence-based addiction treatment and recovery services to American Indian and Alaska Native population

November 2013 Todd Molfenter, PhD, is an assistant scientist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering and co-deputy director of NIATx. He has been a principal investigator and deputy director on multiple grants and has spent the last 20 years studying, planning, and leading o

Holiday Special: Spotlight on Recovery December, 2013 Introduction Laura Griffith is in long-term recovery from addiction and the founder and Executive Director of Recover Wyoming. After a 12-year struggle with alcoholism, Laura found recovery during a six-month stay in residential treatment. Shortl

  By Jamey Lister, PhD, Mark van der Maas, PhD, & Lia Nower, JD, PhD Center for Gambling Studies School of Social Work Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey         An overview on issues facing gambling disorder within the field of addiction Gambling disorder

Section 2 of a multi-part series presented in partnership with NAADAC. The structure and process of bringing on Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) staff should be carefully considered before beginning the recruitment process. The role of the PRSS, as well as the flexibility and cooperation of existing staff, will impact the level of integration. To ensure a cohesive team, the entire organization, from administration to executive leadership, will need resources and training as well as implementation support around peer recovery support services and working within a recovery-oriented practice. Doing so will help current and new staff build upon the collaborative nature of the emerging profession, mitigate concerns from clinical staff, and clarify roles. Intended audience: Organizations and professionals who have or plan to integrate Peer Recovery Specialists into their team.  

May 2014 Availability and Use of HCV Services in Substance Use Treatment Settings Meg Brunner Librarian, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington CTN Dissemination Library Hepatitis C virus (HCV) was first properly identified in the 1980s, when it became apparent there was a new

August 2014 Strengthening a Social Justice Lens for Addictions Practice: Exploration, Reflections, Possibilities, and a Challenge to to Promote Recovery Among the Most Vulnerable Laura Burney Nissen, PhD, LMSW, CADCIII Dean and Professor School of Social Work Portland State University Overview Addic

October 2015 Smoking in Vulnerable Populations: Tailoring Approaches to Change Attitudes and Behavior Maureen Fitzgerald Communications Coordinator ATTC Network Coordinating Office This month’s National Conference on Tackling Tobacco Use in Vulnerable Populations, hosted by the Central East ATTC a

May 2017 Hepatitis Awareness Month Meet the Researcher: Dr. Ryan Westergaard, MD, PhD, MPH Maureen Fitzgerald ATTC Network Coordinating Office   Dr. Ryan Westergaard,  MD, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Wisconsin

  How the National Hispanic and Latino ATTC is focused on Improving Outcomes for the Communities They Serve   By Maxine Henry, MSW, MBA Co-Director, National Hispanic and Latino ATTC   This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month chose as a theme “A History of Serving Our Nation: Cele

Recruiting and retaining a workforce poses a major challenge for many organizations that provide mental health and addiction services. To assist behavioral health organizations in addressing their recruitment and retention challenges, the Great Lakes ATTC and Great Lakes MHTTC will provide technical assistance through a Learning Collaborative to organizations providing behavioral health services in the state of Ohio. This project is co-sponsored by the Great Lakes ATTC with funding from SAMHSA and by the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services. This is a joint project held in collaboration with the Great Lakes MHTTC   This is a closed event. However, you can learn more about our upcoming training and technical events on the Great Lakes ATTC website under Upcoming Events. If no upcoming events are taking place near you, please contact your nearest state project manager to inquire about future training opportunities in your region.

Recruiting and retaining a workforce poses a major challenge for many organizations that provide mental health and addiction services. To assist behavioral health organizations in addressing their recruitment and retention challenges, the Great Lakes ATTC and Great Lakes MHTTC will provide technical assistance through a Learning Collaborative to organizations providing behavioral health services in the state of Ohio. This project is co-sponsored by the Great Lakes ATTC with funding from SAMHSA and by the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services. This is a joint project held in collaboration with the Great Lakes MHTTC   This is a closed event. However, you can learn more about our upcoming training and technical events on the Great Lakes ATTC website under Upcoming Events. If no upcoming events are taking place near you, please contact your nearest state project manager to inquire about future training opportunities in your region.

Recruiting and retaining a workforce poses a major challenge for many organizations that provide mental health and addiction services. To assist behavioral health organizations in addressing their recruitment and retention challenges, the Great Lakes ATTC and Great Lakes MHTTC will provide technical assistance through a Learning Collaborative to organizations providing behavioral health services in the state of Ohio. This project is co-sponsored by the Great Lakes ATTC with funding from SAMHSA and by the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services. This is a joint project held in collaboration with the Great Lakes MHTTC   This is a closed event. However, you can learn more about our upcoming training and technical events on the Great Lakes ATTC website under Upcoming Events. If no upcoming events are taking place near you, please contact your nearest state project manager to inquire about future training opportunities in your region.

Peer Recovery Supports When: 8/19/19 from 1:00pm- 4:30pm CST Presenter: Donna Woods Peer Recovery Supports will include Donna Woods, the executive director of OCARTA. She will train about the useful role of Peer Recovery Support Services. She will share about the best use of PRSS skills, efficient use of time and energy. She will also discuss how to recruit your own excellent staff.  Hosted by Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association. Sponsored by SSW ATTC.  For more information, please contact [email protected]

August 2018 Building the Behavioral Health Care Workforce in Rural Areas Dr. Christine Chasek Director, Behavioral Health Education Center University of Nebraska Kearney Recruiting and retaining qualified behavioral health professionals to work in rural areas remains a persistent challenge. As SAMHS

Title: Peer Recovery Supports Time: Registration begins at 1:00pm. Training concludes at 4:30pm Donna Woods is a woman in long term recovery. She is a nationally known and recognized peer recovery support specialist who trains extensively in the PRSS world. Donna will be discussing ways PRSS can be utilized most effectively within your agency. The importance of the role of the PRSS as well as innovative ways to recruit to fill these positions within your agency. Ms. Woods is the founder and executive director of OCARTA (Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Treatment Association) At OCARTA, they provide peer support services that encourage personal growth so that people living in Recovery can and will make significant contributions to society. OCARTA has recently opened a Tulsa site. Cost is free to OBHA members. Non-members will be $40.00 For all questions, please contact [email protected]. 

DESCRIPTION The purpose of the webinar is to highlight the importance of general good health and sustained employment, specifically addressing the impact of substance use and related disorders for employees, employers and workforce development programs. The webinar will: Explore the importance of general good health and substance use disorder as a public health concern Address the impact of the national opioid crisis with particular focus on DOL Region 2/HHS Region 3 Provide information about national, state and local resources available to DOL grantees and the general public about substance use disorders and treatment resources   WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This webinar is targeted to Department of Labor Region 2 (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) Employment and Training Administration Workforce Development Programs, specifically program staff working directly with participants (e.g., case managers, instructors, recruiters, administrators).   PRESENTER Renata J. Henry, MEd is the Executive Director of The Danya Institute in Silver Spring, MD. The Institute manages the Central East’s Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) and Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), which provide training and technical assistance to the behavioral, mental health and prevention workforce in HHS Region III. Ms. Henry has more than 35 years of experience in the behavioral health field, serving in clinical and administrative positions in community-based mental health and substance abuse organizations and leadership positions in state and county government. Ms. Henry has provided leadership at a state and national level in various capacities.