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This slide deck is part of the Slidedecks4U products created by the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center (MPATTC) that serves Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming). Disseminating information about e-cigarettes (e-cigs) and vaping devices is important as CDC reports that lung injury incidents have occurred in 49 of 50 states and in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands with over 2,290 individuals seeking medical treatment at the end of November 2019. The slide deck is designed to be used by behavioral health academic faculty, trainers, and state agency staff members for a variety of audiences. Each slide has notes for the presenter to provide guidance if necessary. References are included on the slides and in the notes. If you require further information on this topic, please contact the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center (MPATTC). You are free to use these slides and pictures but please give credit to the MPATTC when using them by keeping the branding and referencing the ATTC at the beginning of your presentation.   SAMHSA Report: Reducing Vaping Among Youth and Young Adults

This presentation details the Year 2 outcomes and successes of the South Africa HIV ATTC and plans for Year 3 operations. It was presented by the South Africa HIV ATTC's Co-Director Dr. Goodman Sibeko at the 3rd Annual National Advisory Board and Strategic Planning Meeting on November 12, 2019.

This presentation gives an overview of the South Africa HIV ATTC "training of trainers" (ToT) model that is currently being implemented with our organizational sponsors. This ToT model focuses on screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT), which is one of the core curriculum offerings from the South Africa HIV ATTC. The ToT model includes six modules, and covers core competencies such as: Training, presentation and facilitation skills An understanding of substance use along a continuum Basic ability to establish a helping relationship with the client using Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills Ability to effectively administer, score and interpret results of the AUDIT, DUDIT, and ASSIST screening tools Ability to effectively facilitate brief interventions based on results of screening tools Ability to make basic treatment recommendations based on results of screening tools

This presentation gives an overview of the mental health training provided by the South Africa HIV ATTC to our partner organisations. It was presented at the 3rd Annual Advisory Board and Strategic Planning Meeting by the ATTC's Programme Manager, Nurain Tisaker. The mental health training offered by the South Africa HIV ATTC is tailored for use by non-specialist providers of health care working with individuals and communities in HIV burdened areas in the primary health care setting of South Africa. The training emerged as a result of the need to improve adherence to ARVs within these communities, in recognising that mental health concerns may influence treatment adherence. The purpose is to train non-specialist providers to recognise, detect and refer patients with possible mental health conditions before it further impacts on the patients’ functioning.

This video features personal vignettes of South African residents who have experience with addiction and treatment. Their stories, paired with an overview of current practices in South Africa, provide helpful context in the current climate of drug use in the country. This video is aimed at reducing stigma against those who experience addiction and rally more supporters towards harm reduction, MAT and other forms of treatment.

Created to accompany the MPATTC’s Guide to Using Text Messages to Improve Substance Use Treatment Outcomes Guide, this 11x17 Prompt and Reminder (PRP) Poster was developed as a reminder to use thoughtful text message language when communicating when using a text messaging system within your agency and to avoid “textese”.  This poster can be downloaded in two sizes, 11x17 (recommended for printing and display) or 8.5x11 (desk copy) directly from the MPATTC website by clicking the "download" button above.  The poster includes a QR code that can be scanned to access the Guide to Using Text Messages to Improve Substance Use Treatment Outcomes and the instructional demonstration videos. To maximize the impact of this product, the MPATTC recommends displaying the 11x17 poster in a location most visible and accessible to administrators/employees who schedule and use text as an extender to services.   To request 11x17 “The Language of Texting” prompt and reminder poster to be mailed directly to you, please click "REQUEST A HARD COPY". Instructions on how to print PDF files: https://www.wikihow.com/Print-PDF-Files   Research on the use of Prompt Poster: Recent research on implementation science highlights the importance of understanding the practical strategies that support uptake of new practices and adoption of evidence-based practices (EBP) by clinicians. For example, placing reminders or prompts in the practice setting where the clinician can easily see them provides timely cues that reinforce use of the EBPs. [see Cullen & Adams, 2012; Leathers, 2016; Sholomskas et al., 2005].     To Download: The Language of Texting Prompt/Reminder Poster was designed for display as 11x17 sized posters. However, we have also created 8.5x11 desk copies for in-house printing. These packages can be downloaded and printed by clicking  above and selecting either the 11x17 Language of Texting Prompt/Reminder Poster or 8.5x11 Language of Texting Prompt/Reminder Sheet.  

Dr. Mike Flaherty is a clinical psychologist with more than 30 years experience in the prevention, intervention, treatment, research and policy development related to substance use, addiction and recovery. In this podcast, Dr. Flaherty provides an overview how Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care are transforming lives in communities across the country.

The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities. This webinar will discuss how health care organizations need to ensure that awareness, adoption, and implementation of the National CLAS Standards are incorporated to have a more inclusive definition of culture in order to better serve homeless and recovering individuals. OBJECTIVES: Define the CLAS standards, themes and recommendations Understand strategies for decreasing health disparities for people in recovery Learn types of peer support and value of services delivered by peer-led experts Explore key cultural and structural drivers of peer recovery (homelessness, poverty and other factors) PRESENTERS: JACQUELINE COLEMAN, MEd, MSM, BA, CPC, certified professional coach with extensive experience as a senior program manager. Jacqueline has expertise in workforce development, organizational development and contract management. She is a cultivator and trainer of professionals in multiple sectors.  Jacqueline provides strategic consultation on LEADERVATION (gender-tailored programs, equity and diversity initiatives, and systems change processes).   VINNIE VELAZQUEZ, MS, CAADC, LCDP, CPRS, advanced Chemical Dependency Professional with more than 25 years of experience working with communities of color. Vinnie has expertise with recognized programming for behavioral health clinical settings, outreach programs, and peer-led teams. She currently serves as Director of Special Programs for Amos House in Rhode Island.

Hiring and Leading Staff in the Delivery of Evidence-Based Treatment In the behavioral health workforce setting, leadership plays a key role in the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs). It is critical that behavioral health agency administration supports using and sustaining EBPs in the clinical setting. This webinar will make recommendations for hiring and leading staff in the delivery of evidence-based treatment. First, the presenter will discuss best practices for hiring staff who may be more likely to deliver evidence-based care. Using a behavioral interviewing framework, the webinar will introduce a brief exercise that can be used during the interview process to identify applicants who may have an aptitude for reflective listening, which is a key ingredient in the delivery of EBPs. Second, the webinar will discuss elements of leadership that support effective implementation of EBPs. The presentation will show how to assess the degree to which a leader is perceived by staff as proactive, knowledgeable, supportive, and perseverant with regard to their implementation of EBPs. Identifying strong and weak leadership areas can help agencies retain staff, strengthen EBP implementation, and improve the overall quality of care. Presenter: Scott T. Walters, Ph.D., Regents Professor and Chair of Health Behavior and Health Systems, University of North Texas Health Science Center    

This slide deck provides a brief overview of the importance of using language that helps decrease stigma associated with substance used disorders (SUDs). The slide deck is designed to be used by academic faculty in behavioral health programs, trainers, behavioral health providers, and state/county agency staff members for a variety of audiences. Each slide has notes for the presenter to provide guidance as necessary. References are included on each slide and in the notes. If you require further information on this topic, please contact the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center (MPATTC). You are free to use these slides and pictures but please give credit to the MPATTC when using them by keeping the branding and referencing the ATTC at the beginning of your presentation.

This issue of Addressing Addiction in our Native American Communities focuses on recent work in response to the opioid crisis. We have also included some success stories from Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) grantees. 

Safe, stable, and affordable housing is increasingly recognized as a vital part of recovery. What role can substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs play in providing this essential need for their clients? Find out the basics of housing and how to get started in this 6-session virtual learning community series! By the end of session 2, participants will be able to: Define the family first philosophy as it relates to housing as an intervention. Identify special considerations in supportive housing for women and children with their families, and transitional youth. Determine key community partners to engage in supportive housing for families and transitional youth. This series is a collaboration among the HHS Region 7  Technology Transfer Centers (Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center [ATTC], Prevention Technology Transfer Center [PTTC], and Mental Health Technology Transfer Center [MHTTC]).

The Opioid Response Network and Mid-America ATTC have partnered to produce the Perinatal Provider Toolkit. It is a centralized online reference to help health care providers quickly access reputable resource information on perinatal substance use for patient treatment and education. The toolkit is for any member of the healthcare team serving pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders (SUD). Resources are organized into healthcare provider guidance and patient education tools that providers can use to explain the health effects of perinatal substance use to their patients. Resources cover the full spectrum of substances, including alcohol, opioids, marijuana, methamphetamine, tobacco, and others.

National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. The 2019 Recovery Month theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger,” emphasizes the need to share resources and build networks across the country to support recovery. It reminds us that mental and substance use disorders affect us all and that we are all part of the solution. The observance highlights inspiring stories to help thousands of people from all walks of life find the path to hope, health, and personal growth. To celebrate Recovery Month, Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) and Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) have partnered to produce Recovery Story Podcasts to share the inspiring recovery journeys of people in our region. Podcasts can be streamed online or downloaded to your phone or tablet for streaming on your preferred podcast app. Click here to listen.

---This Webinar was in Spanish/Este seminario web fue en Español---   Click the buttons below to view this webinar translated in English or Portuguese     This webinar will focus on the need to understand and deliver trauma informed care to the Latinx community. The content will include how trauma contributes to substance use disorders and will review techniques and strategies for engaging and delivering culturally informed services to the Latinx population. _______________________________________________________ Este taller web se enfocará en la necesidad de comprender y brindar atención informada sobre el trauma en la comunidad latina. El contenido incluirá cómo el trauma contribuye a los trastornos por uso de sustancias y revisará las técnicas y estrategias para involucrar y brindar servicios culturalmente informados a la población latina. CLICK FOR SLIDE HANDOUTS

The September 2019 Dialogue features: Addiction: National Recovery Month | Mental Health: Learning Collaboratives | Prevention: Prescription Opioid and Heroin Awareness | ORN: LGBT+ Long-term Recovery | Region 3 Spotlight: Recovery Stories of Shirley J. Davis and Kathy Dorman. 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 on the first Tuesday of each month. You are encouraged to provide us with any feedback or submit articles and topics for discussion in future issues of the newsletter. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive the Dialogue and news and training announcements, sign up here.           Recovery Stories: In this month's newsletter, two special and brave guest contributors shared their recovery stories for Recovery Month.   Shirley J. Davis For many years, I ran from the realities of my past life and tried extremely hard to hide from the knowledge that I continually lost time and felt like “someone else,” until the winter of my thirtieth year. I went to bed one night and as soon as I turned off the light to go to sleep, I relived a horrible memory of rape. I immediately turned the lights back on and lay shivering in my bed waiting for daylight. It was then that I knew I had to get help. Continue reading Shirley's story.     Kathy Dorman I’m so grateful to be a recovering addict, to still be alive to give others hope, because I remember the life of hopelessness. My passion is to reach children and young adults who may feel hopeless or peer pressured into trying drugs. As a child, I was surrounded by family and friends who were caught in the disease of addiction. I tell people, yes, I may have had a choice, but literally I had no chance, at least that’s how I felt. Continue reading Kathy's story.

Peer support workers are people who have been successful in recovery from physical or mental health challenges and who help others experiencing similar situations through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment. In this webinar, Michelle Marikos, PSS will share her story and how she became a peer for chronic pain. Her webinar will offer insight into what peers can do for the pain and opioid crisis. Presenter: Michelle Marikos, PSS, Certified Peer Support Specialist Download slides

Tom Fuchs, MEd, Behavioral Health Adult Treatment Manager for DSHS-Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, describes the 18 funded projects for the Washington State Targeted Response (WA-Opioid STR) grant, a statewide effort to address the opioid epidemic through increased access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The plan builds on the state strategic plan, existing infrastructures and expanding implementation of proven programs and strategies to meet the needs of the state.  Download slides

Co-Director of Mountain Plains ATTC, Thomasine Heitkamp, interviews a national expert on trauma informed care, Dr. Tami DeCoteau, who offers insight to providers and educators interested in gaining a deeper understanding of trauma, including content on historical trauma and adverse childhood experiences. This 60-minute video interview presentation created by Mountain Plains ATTC is designed as a professional learning tool to explore how trauma affects the human population. The science of trauma-informed care compells us to look more deeply into the human physiological process and understand how DNA provides evidence of intergenerational trauma. Recent research has shown that emotional trauma often affects the human nervous system long-term. Study of epigenetic DNA demonstrates that the substance use disorder need for self-regulation via alcohol or drugs is actually a physiological process and not a moral choice. This video will address questions such as:  What is trauma informed care? How do we help society to recognize that substance use disorder is a chronic disease and must be treated as such? Why do we see intergenerational effects of trauma within certain communities or families?   The production is conveniently separated into topic modules with designated time codes to allow viewers to determine which subjects will be reviewed and how much time is necessary to cover each area of discussion.   Topic Modules  |  Time Codes Section I – Intro and General Overview                                            00:00 (10 min 54 sec)                           Definition and Explanation Triggers Adverse Childhood Experiences Addressing Trauma Brain Development Complex Developmental Trauma Trauma and Addiction     Section II -- Treatment for Secondary Trauma                                  10:54 (11 min 9 sec) Self-Regulation Skills Brain and Nervous System Epigenetics Research Integrated Care Returning Veterans Strategies for Self-Regulation                                                              Section III -- Evidence-Based Practices in Tribal Communities         22:03 (6 min 1 sec) Boarding Schools Relationship Trauma Intergenerational Effects Federal Legislation National Healthcare Model     Section IV – Integrated Trauma-Informed Care                                28:04 (13 min 56 sec) Substance Use Disorders Big Ts and Little Ts                      Section V – Moving Forward                                                              42:00 (17 min 39 sec) Education and Collaboration Role of Technology Clinical Advancements Specialties Wrap-Up   Presenter: Tami DeCoteau, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. DeCoteauTami DeCoteau obtained a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology in 2003 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with specialization in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders for adults, adolescents, and children. She has extensive experience working with patients who suffer from complex trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, grief, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thinking. Her private practice in downtown Bismarck, North Dakota, is DeCoteau Trauma-Informed Care and Practice, PLLC, an outpatient facility where she heads a team of eight specialists in various fields of mental health. Dr. DeCoteau is a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) practitioner. TBRI is a therapeutic model that trains caregivers to provide effective support for at-risk children. She is also trained in various trauma treatment modalities, including WEMDR, somatic processing, attachment intervention, neurosequential model of therapeutics (NMT) and TF-CBT. Dr. DeCoteau has worked in a variety of outpatient settings and with a diverse patient population, including Veterans and Native Americans. She has given numerous lectures on how trauma impacts attachment and brain development, in-school strategies for working with traumatized children, and historical trauma. She is a long-standing member of the American Psychological Association, an enrolled member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation and a descendant of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Interviewer: Thomasine Heitkamp, LICSW, Co-Director, Mountain Plains ATTC/HHS Region 8, Professor, University of North Dakota College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines Ms. HeitkampThomasine Heitkamp is the Director of Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center that serves the six states in SAMHSA Region 8. She is also the Region 8 Administrator for the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) grant to advance technical assistance for prevention and treatment of opioid use disorders. She is a Professor in the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines at the University of North Dakota (UND) in Grand Forks and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in North Dakota. She has been an educator and administrator at the University of North Dakota for more than thirty years. Professor Heitkamp has served in a myriad of administrative capacities at UND, including her recent work as an Associate Provost and Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program. She has numerous publications and presentations describing her professional work including a recent study on the impact of the oil industry on interpersonal violence in the oil fields of Montana   

The July 2019 Dialogue contains articles on: Addiction: Benzodiazepine Awareness (#W-BAD) | Mental Health: More than a Hashtag | Prevention: SAMHSA Apps to Support Prevention | ORN: Chronic Pain | Region 3 Spotlight: Christiana Care's new Comprehensive Pain Center. 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 on the first Tuesday of each month. You are encouraged to provide us with any feedback or submit articles and topics for discussion in future issues of the newsletter. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive the Dialogue and news and training announcements, sign up here.

The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities. This webinar will discuss how health care organizations need to ensure that awareness, adoption, and implementation of the National CLAS Standards are incorporated to have a more inclusive definition of culture in order to better serve women. (Note: this webinar was a joint effort between the Central East ATTC and the Central East MHTTC.) OBJECTIVES: Highlights enhanced CLAS Standards that contribute to positive health outcomes for women in the United States Increased awareness of the health and wellness of women of all ages Impacts of health equity and the range of specialty health areas for women’s behavioral health Perspectives on the importance of women’s health Insights into how providers can best address differing women’s health needs from men’s   PRESENTERS:  Jacqueline Coleman  MEd, MSM, BA, CPC  Certified Professional Coach     Phronie Jackson PhD Founder of WALK  

This webinar examines the bidirectional relationship between trauma and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). Environmental, biological, and psychological factors that predispose survivors to co-occuring PTSD and SUDs are highlighted. The webinar also discusses the various treatment options for trauma related disorders and substance use disorders.   Presenter: Tiffany Cooke MD, MPH, FAPA Objectives:  List the diagnostic criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) Name at least two psychological factors leading to the co-occurrence of PTSD and substance disorders (SUDs) Name at least two physiological factors leading to the co-occurrence of PTSD and substance disorders (SUDs) Identify at least two treatment modalities for persons with co-occuring trauma related disorders and SUDs      

Compassion fatigue increases stress and results in lost productivity, staff turnover, and overall poor organizational health. Professionals in behavioral health or “helping profession” settings are at risk for developing secondary traumatic stress, depression, and/or burnout as they attend to others’ needs.  Priorities for clinicians, recovery support specialists, and caregivers are to interact with their clients to promote and model healthy coping behaviors. However, their own needs are often overlooked in discussions about addressing compassion fatigue in the workforce. This 4-part recorded series will address the capacity of behavioral health professionals to address compassion fatigue in the workforce, especially in the wake of the opioid epidemic. Specifically, this online series will investigate compassion fatigue, as well as compassion satisfaction, and provide practical tools to build awareness, self-compassion, and psychological flexibility as they choose a life of service to others. Part I: Compassion Fatigue: How did we get here? Presenter: Erin Winstanley, Ph.D. This presentation will provide a brief summary of the mortality associated with the opioid epidemic; describe the impact of the opioid epidemic on first responders, the clinical workforce, and communities; and identify responses to address compassion fatigue. Part II: Alleviating Distress: Providing Compassion when Exhausted Presenter: Kathryn Speck, Ph.D. The aim of this presentation is to increase the capacity of behavioral health professionals to identify the interrelated components of compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and secondary trauma, with a focus on strategies that are critical to wellness and increasing resilience.  Part III: Compassion Fatigue: Survival Starts Here Presenter: Robin Landwehr, DBH, LPCC, NCC This presentation will demonstrate how to create a plan for protection, identify symptoms, and determine how to seek help if you believe you have compassion fatigue. Part IV: Creating a Shelter from the Storm: Reflection and Discussion Presenters: Erin Winstanley, Ph.D., Kathryn Speck, Ph.D., and Robin Landwehr, DBH, LPCC, NCC In this session, the presenters will summarize the Compassion Fatigue Webinar Series and offer best and promising practices and provide recommendations for healthy organizations and practitioners. To close out the session, the presenters will answer questions gathered from participants throughout the series. 

The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities. This webinar will discuss how health care organizations need to ensure that awareness, adoption, and implementation of the National CLAS Standards are incorporated to have a more inclusive definition of culture in order to better adolescents. OBJECTIVES: Highlights of the enhanced CLAS Standards that contribute to positive health outcomes for Men who have sex with Men populations Increased awareness on Health, Healthcare and Intersectionality for Men who have sex with Men The impacts of health equity and demographics/societal issues on Men who have sex with Men A profile of innovative services and programming to support wellness for this population PRESENTERS: JACQUELINE COLEMAN MEd, MSM, BA, CPC Certified Professional Coach   ANTHONY FOX LGPC Division Chief for the Capacity Building, Housing and Community Partnerships Division within the HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, and TB Administration for the District of Columbia Department of Health.