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Treatment & Recovery in African American Communities: Panel Discussion with 2022 Recovery Hall of Fame Inductees   Presented by The Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery.    Each year, the Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery inducts several addiction treatment professionals into the museum’s Hall of Fame. In this panel presentation, four of the recent inductees share their insights on how to work more effectively with African Americans with substance use disorders.   Panelists:     Michael Askew           Rev. Jan Brown        Dr. Mary Roberson    Roland Williams Click here to learn more about our panelists and the rest of the 2022 Hall of Fame inductees.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn strategies for working more effectively with African Americans seeking recovery. Understand the importance of applying culturally-specific approaches to working with African Americans with SUD’s. Help African American clients maintain ongoing recovery.     WEBINAR MODERATOR   Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is the Illinois State Project Manager for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. Mark is a published author, trainer, educator, and mentor, as well as the founder of the Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery and the co-founder of Serenity Academy of Chicago, the only recovery high school in Illinois. Mark is the 2021 recipient of the NAADAC Enlightenment Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field.

The New England ATTC co-hosted the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction (RSHR) Reading Group meeting on November 18, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This discussion reviewed the article, “The science of recovery capital: Where do we go from here?”  View the November 2021 RSHR Reading group meeting summary that includes a brief article summary and key themes that arose in discussion with the participants.

The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC 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.   Watch the video on YouTube     DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US.  While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US. The November 2, 2021 session will focus on the use of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of alcohol use disorders. This workshop will provide participants with information on medications used to treat alcohol use disorder. Special emphasis will be placed on medications that are utilized to treat alcohol withdrawal and those employed to support treatment and recovery.   Click "Download" above to download the infographic for this session                     At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify the medications commonly used to detoxification those with alcohol use disorder Discuss the mechanism of action for disulfiram and its effect on alcohol consumption List at least two medications used to support alcohol use disorder treatment and recovery.   SPEAKER Randall Webber, MPH, CADC Randall Webber, MPH, CADC has worked in the addiction field for the past 45 years as a counselor, program director and trainer. He has provided training on street drug pharmacology, addiction science, counselor ethics and substance abuse treatment strategies. Randall has authored or co-authored numerous publications and has held teaching positions at several colleges and universities. He serves on the board of directors of the Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals.  

The New England ATTC co-hosted the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction (RSHR) Reading Group meeting on October 21, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This discussion reviewed the article, “We are the researched, the researchers, and the discounted: The experiences of drug user activists as researchers.”  View the October 2021 RSHR Reading group meeting summary that includes a brief article summary and key themes that arose in discussion with the participants.

  This event took place virtually on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (ET).    The New England ATTC hosted the inaugural SAMHSA Region 1 Diversity Inclusion Project Showcase (DIPS): Promoting Recovery-Oriented Organizations! This showcase was introduced by Assistant Regional Administrator Taylor Bryan Turner, with remarks by national and state leaders Tom Coderre, Deidre Calvert, and Nancy Navaretta. Moderators Dr. Haner Hernandez, Michele Stewart-Copes, and Daryl McGraw introduced four recovery-oriented community-based organizations that serve historically marginalized communities: Recovery Support Services; New Life II Ministries; Stairway to Recovery; and STEPRox Recovery Support Center. Learn more about the showcase here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   The video recording of this session may be accessed by clicking on the "view resource" button above. Please click here to access the event agenda and here to access each community-based organization's presentation slides, which shared their organization’s mission statement, services, successes, challenges, and contact information.    ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   For more information about the history of the DIPS initiative, please contact SAMHSA's Public Health Fellow Tim Jean at [email protected].    

  This event took place virtually on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (ET).    The New England ATTC hosted the inaugural SAMHSA Region 1 Diversity Inclusion Project Showcase (DIPS): Promoting Recovery-Oriented Organizations! This showcase was introduced by Assistant Regional Administrator Taylor Bryan Turner, with remarks by national and state leaders Tom Coderre, Deidre Calvert, and Nancy Navaretta. Moderators Dr. Haner Hernandez, Michele Stewart-Copes, and Daryl McGraw introduced four recovery-oriented community-based organizations that serve historically marginalized communities: Recovery Support Services; New Life II Ministries; Stairway to Recovery; and STEPRox Recovery Support Center. Learn more about the showcase here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   The event agenda and each community-based organization's presentation slides of this session may be accessed by clicking on the "view resource" button above. Please click here to access the showcase recording.   ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   For more information about the history of the DIPS initiative, please contact SAMHSA's Public Health Fellow Tim Jean at [email protected].    

Recovery is defined as a ‘process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential’ (SAMHSA Definition). A key dimension of the recovery process is the engagement with supportive relationships and with networks that may be available to respond to and encourage an individual’s recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs). It has been documented that rural communities experience a range of social, economic, health disparities that can, at times, limit access to needed supports by individuals in recovery and their family members. However, groups and networks do exist and can be drawn upon to assist/support those in recovery and their family members. This webinar will provide highlight some of the challenges but more importantly strengths of rural communities that can be used to promote recovery. Strategies that could be employed to enhance support for those in recovery will be shared, particularly those that engage with faith supports and faith-based communities.   Supporting Recovery in Rural Communities: Engaging Faith Supports     Learning Objectives: Define the recovery process and the 10 guiding principles of recovery. Recognize the prevalence of SUDs in rural communities. Describe how providers can engage with faith communities to assist individuals and their family members in recovery. Identify strategies for developing responsive approaches to respond to community recovery needs.   Presenter: Kenneth Flanagan, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW is a Curriculum Developer for the Mountain Plains ATTC and an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of North Dakota.    

In honor of Recovery Month 2021, the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence, Faces & Voices of Recovery, ATTC Network, and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing are pleased to collaborate to bring you Journey Toward Recovery Rich Communities. In this two-hour webinar, we host a diverse panel of experts who take us through the past, present, and future of recovery-ready communities. Together, we explored the elements of the recovery ecosystem, the role of advocacy, and what it takes to create recovery-rich communities.

  The National American Indian and Alaska Native Addiction Technology Transfer Center would like to share with you Volume 7, Issue 3 of our newsletter, Addressing Addiction in our Native American Communities for Fall 2021: Recovering from Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19. Please take a few moments to explore this issue. It is available at the link below to download.

    The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC 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.   Register to join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern). Each session will feature a new expert presenter.    DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US.  While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US. Kris Kelly, a peer recovery expert, will launch the series by highlighting September as National Recovery Month and specific resources related to recovery from alcohol use disorder.   PRESENTER Kris Kelly, BS Kris Kelly is a project manager for the Great Lakes Addiction, Mental Health, and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers, a woman in long-term recovery, and subject matter expert on peer-based recovery support services. Kris is also leads the Recovery Community Organization Capacity Building core area for the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence. She has worked with state and local government, recovery community organizations, treatment courts, withdrawal management/detoxification, and clinical treatment developing best practices for integrating recovery supports into systems and services. As a former executive director and director of programs of a Minnesota-based recovery community organization, Kelly is a leader in the peer support movement in Minnesota. Kelly has presented at state and national conferences on topics ranging from supervision in peer-based recovery support services and integrating peer support services into behavioral health organizations to recovery-oriented systems of care.  

The New England ATTC co-hosted the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction (RSHR) Reading Group meeting on September 16, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This discussion reviewed the article, “College programming for students in addiction recovery: A PRSIMA-guided scoping review.”  View the September 2021 RSHR Reading group meeting summary that includes a brief article summary and key themes that arose in discussion with the participants.

The Great Lakes Current is the monthly e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  The September 2021 edition features National Recovery Month 2021, the Counselor's Corner blog, a snapshot of Region 5 Recovery Month events, and a calendar of events. 

In September we celebrate National Recovery Month! The 2021 National Recovery Month theme is: Recovery is For Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community. To find out what is going on in your local area, to access resources and/or to get involved we recommend you visit: rm.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org #NLBHA #NHLATTC #NHLPTTC #RECOVERYMONTH2021 Español  ¡En septiembre celebramos El Mes Nacional de Recuperación! El tema del Mes Nacional de Recuperación 2021 es: La recuperación es para todos: cada persona, cada familia, cada comunidad. Para saber qué está pasando en su área local, para acceder a recursos y/o para involucrarse le recomendamos visitar: rm.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org #NLBHA #NHLATTC #NHLPTTC #RECOVERYMONTH2021   Português Em setembro celebramos o Mês da Recuperação Nacional! O tema do Mês Nacional da Recuperação de 2021 é: A recuperação é para todos: cada pessoa, cada família, cada comunidade Para descobrir o que está acontecendo em sua área local, para acessar recursos ou para se envolver de alguma maneira, recomendamos que você visite o site: rm.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org #NLBHA #NHLATTC #NHLPTTC #RECOVERYMONTH2021  

National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) increases awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders and encourages individuals in need of treatment and recovery services to seek help. Recovery Month celebrates individuals living lives in recovery and recognizes the dedicated workers who provide the prevention, treatment, and recovery support services that help make recovery possible. Recovery is for everyone because it benefits everyone. In recovery, we build new connections to ourselves, our families, and our communities. The 2021 National Recovery Month theme, “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community” reminds people in recovery and those who support them, that recovery belongs to all of us. We are all called to end gatekeeping and welcome everyone to recovery by lowering barriers to recovery support, creating inclusive spaces and programs, and broadening our understanding of what recovery means for people with different experiences. Resources: 2021 Recovery Month Toolkit - English 2021 Recovery Month Toolkit - Spanish/Español  

The September 2021 Dialogue contains articles on: Addiction: Exploring Equity-Grounded Leadership and Recovery Stories | Mental Health: Saving Young Black Lives: Reversing Suicide Trends [Podcast] | Prevention: The Importance of Suicide Prevention and Recovery Services | ORN: Recovery Rising | Spotlight: Suicide Prevention Month. Additional sections include upcoming training and webinar events, behavioral health observances, new resources, and Region 3 news. The Dialogue is designed to inform behavioral and mental health professionals of news and upcoming events in the Central East states. This electronic newsletter is disseminated bi-monthly on the first Tuesday. You are encouraged to provide us with any feedback or submit articles and topics for discussion in future issues of the newsletter, [email protected]. Sign up to receive the Dialogue in your mailbox.

The New England ATTC co-hosted the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction (RSHR) Reading Group meeting on August 19, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This discussion reviewed the article, “"It’s not just injecting drugs”: Supervised consumption sites and the social determinants of health.”  View the August 2021 RSHR Reading group meeting summary that includes a brief article summary and key themes that arose in discussion with the participants.

The New England ATTC co-hosted the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction (RSHR) Reading Group meeting on July 15, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This discussion reviewed the article, “New Addiction-Recovery Support Institutions: Mobilizing Support Beyond Professional Addiction Treatment and Recovery Mutual Aid.”  View the July RSHR Reading group meeting summary that includes a brief article summary and key themes that arose in discussion with the participants.

The Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Mid-America ATTC) and the Missouri Credentialing Board in Region 7 are sponsoring a 2-part training for peer specialists/recovery coaches and supervisors of peer specialists who want to develop expertise in serving pregnant and parenting families impacted by substance use and/or opioid dependence. The training will include the following: Two, full day virtual training sessions; Six, 1.5-hour virtual Peer-to-Peer Learning Collaborative sessions. The training will be September 9th and 10th and the Learning Collaborative will be held twice monthly following the completion of the training. Download the application to learn more. 

    This virtual presentation is sponsored by the Southeast ATTC Regional Center and will focus on the innovative ways that Tennessee has approached partnering with the faith-based community to combat addiction and mental health issues. The approach is to help the faith-based community volunteers build recovery support services/ministry work by using a best practice model that directly connects them with state and local initiatives. The goal is to build more recovery-conducive communities utilizing natural/organic resources in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina. Mental Health Specialists, Addiction Specialists, treatment providers, peer support communities, and faith community-based organizations in Region 4 are encouraged to register for free.      Identify two practical steps that were taken in Tennessee to partner with faith communities related to substance use and mental health recovery Verbalize two different stakeholders in their community Articulate one step they can take to help draw upon organic community supports in supporting recovery   ......................................................   Monty Burks, CPRS, PLC, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Faith-Based Initiatives for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, where his role is engaging and connecting Tennessee’s faith communities to the behavioral health care system, with the goal of expanding addiction and mental health support services across the state. He also oversees the Tennessee Lifeline Peer Project, a state program aimed at reducing the stigma associated with people who suffer from addiction, and the Tennessee Faith-Based Community Coordinators, who seek to help congregations build their capacity to combat addiction and mental health issues in their respective community. Dr. Burks earned his master’s degree in criminal justice from Middle Tennessee State University, his Doctorate in theology from Heritage, and wears the honorable badge of Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. Burks has more than 20 years of experience working with the criminal justice system in various roles, including adjunct criminal justice professor at Motlow State Community College, Criminal Justice Student Research Analyst at Middle Tennessee State University, and Criminal Justice Program coordinator at adjunct professor at Tennessee State University.

The Counselor's Corner blog series brings timely tips and inspiration for counseling professionals. The first posts in our series feature guest blogger Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC. Mark shares insights he's gained over 30 years in the field as a clinician and trainer. 

The New England ATTC co-hosted the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction (RSHR) Reading Group meeting on May 20, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This discussion reviewed the article, “Relational recovery: beyond individualism in the recovery approach.”  View the May 2021 RSHR Reading group meeting summary that includes a brief article summary and key themes that arose in discussion with the participants.

Webinar series hosted in partnership with the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network Coordinating Office, Mountain Plains ATTC, and the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health (NCDVTMH). This first webinar features an interactive panel discussion to begin the conversation and provide resources to address both substance use disorder and intimate partner violence.   Intimate partner violence (IPV) can have significant effects on one’s health, including increased risk for substance use concerns. In addition to using substances in order to cope with experiences of violence, survivors may also be coerced to use substances, face increased violence if they do not use substances, and have their attempts to engage treatment and recovery sabotaged by a partner or ex-partner – all tactics of substance use coercion. Many substance use specialists and domestic violence advocates feel unprepared to help survivors address concerns related to substance use and substance use coercion. Watch the Webinar:  

The March 2021 Dialogue contains articles on: Addiction: Recovery Stories in the African American Community | Mental Health: Supporting Youth Mental Health During COVID-19 | Prevention: Substance Use Prevention and Preventing Problem Gambling | ORN: Faith-Based Toolkit | Spotlight: Black Mental Wellness & NIH's UNITE initiative to end Structural racism. Additional sections include upcoming training and webinar events, behavioral health observances, new resources, and Region 3 news. The Dialogue is designed to inform behavioral and mental health professionals of news and upcoming events in the Central East states. This electronic newsletter is disseminated bi-monthly on the first Tuesday. You are encouraged to provide us with any feedback or submit articles and topics for discussion in future issues of the newsletter, [email protected]. Sign up to receive the Dialogue in your mailbox.

Pregnant/Parenting Women and Substance Use Webinar Series: Part 2 In this session, Dr. Susan Stoner of the Washington State Parent-Child Assistance Program will provide an overview of this award-winning, evidence-informed, 3-year case management intervention and present practice-based evidence of its effectiveness in supporting the recovery of pregnant and parenting women and preventing future substance-exposed births.   Presenter: Susan Stoner, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, Research Scientist at the University of Washington Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute, Clinical Instructor in Psychology at the University of Washington, and the Director of the Washington State Parent-Child Assistance Program. Download slides | Watch recording Webinar category: Recovery support, Specific populations