Products and Resources Catalog

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.

Mid-America ATTC is please to promote a new training series offered through a collaboration between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, MO Healthnet, Missouri Telehealth Network’s Show-Me ECHO, Missouri Primary Care Association, Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center, and Swope Health. This training will be at no cost to the provider and will provide information on hepatitis C testing, linkage to care, and treatment. It will also equip the provider with tools on how to implement a hepatitis C clinic and expand provider capacity within Missouri to serve individuals who need hepatitis C treatment.  With the general rise in hepatitis C cases, more providers are needed to treat hepatitis C. A provider does not need to be a specialist to treat hepatitis C. With advancement of medicines, education and resources, treatment of hep C is easier than before! The weekly, four-part webinar series will be held four consecutive Fridays in October from 12-1 p.m. Continuing education credits will be provided for CME/Pharmacy hours. Sessions will be recorded for later viewing, but training participants must attend live for continuing education credits. Download the flyer to for training schedule and registration information. 

  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 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.

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 Tribal Opioid Response Technical Assistance Center would like to share with you this new publication, Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Innovations in Native American Communities, a compilation of stories from TOR grantees across the country sharing successes they have seen in their programs by incorporating their culture and traditions.   This is the first volume in a planned series celebrating the work that TOR grantees are doing in their communities, so please contact our TOR staff if your TOR program has a successful project you would like us to share: [email protected]

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.

3-Session Virtual Learning Community Session 2 Please join us for our Detoxifying Machismo series that takes a critical look at how Latino fathers have often been ignored, forgotten and even vilified by behavioral health professionals and the system of care. Explore intersections of stigma/culturally relevant healing, care provision in mental health and substance use disorder, and in developing care for Latino fathers. Our three panelists and moderator will provide their personal and professional perspectives as Latino fathers working in behavioral health care providing fields. Participants will be engaged in meaningful dialogue on this dynamic topic and will leave the series with practical tools to implement culturally and linguistically appropriate standards in their behavioral health delivery services to better engage with, recruit and retain Latino males and fathers in their programs. Learning Objectives: Uncover and Address Myths about Latino Fathers. Address the Machismo Stigma: Unpacking then rebalancing how current narratives negative impact perceptions of Latino father. Present and Discuss Models for Care and Support of Latino Fathers/Latino Men Understand the bi-directional impact machismo has had on access to and perception of behavioral health service delivery. Pierluigi Mancini, PhD, MAC - Moderator Project Director for the National Hispanic and Latino Addiction Technology Transfer Center and the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Roberto Gurza, LMFT - Panelist Over a 40-yr career, has worked as a public and nonprofit leader, focused on the individual, organizational, and systemic factors involved in the delivery of culturally and linguistically relevant care to un- and under-served communities. Juan Escobedo, MA - Panelist Experienced in strategic planning, program development, evaluation, implementation, and consultation for numerous agency initiatives, committees, and non-profits in the public sector. Currently a program officer working for Caring for Denver Foundation improving the mental health and substance misuse needs of all residents of the City and County of Denver. Brian Serna, LPCC, LADAC - Panelist CEO/Founder of Serna Solutions and a trainer and consultant in behavioral health issues related to Evidence Based Practices, Cultural Considerations and Ethical Issues. He is also the Director of the Addictions, Abuse and Recovery Certificate at Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM and the current President of NAADAC New Mexico.

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. 

The National American Indian and Alaska Native Addiction Technology Transfer Center would like to share with you Volume 7, Issue 2 of our newsletter, Addressing Addiction in our Native American Communities for Spring 2021: Resilience in Our Native Communities. Please take a few moments to explore this issue.

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 National Hispanic and Latino Addiction and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (NHL-ATTC and PTTC) are pleased to provide new Fact sheets in honor of Cinco de Mayo.  Learn more about the holiday and how does it affect Hispanic and Latino communities in regards to alcohol use, misuse and abuse within the context of COVID.  The information is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Click here to download the files: English Spanish Portuguese

The purpose of this FREE series is to spark a shift in perspective among health care staff as it relates to pregnant and parenting families experiencing substance use disorder. The ultimate goal is that families experiencing SUD will be met with compassion and understanding and receive care that is grounded in recovery-oriented values and principles. Download the training flyer to learn more about this 3-session learning series and to register!

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.

Download the slides for the first session of the Traumatic Brain Injury & SUD Series: Brain Injury 101. This session will provide participants with an overview of brain injury including information on what brain injury is and the prevalence within the general population. The session will then describe brain injury in the context of high-risk populations such as intimate partner violence and criminal and juvenile justice. Finally, participants will gain an understanding for how to screen for brain injury and they will learn strategies for supporting individuals with brain injury within the addictions setting. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to describe the prevalence of brain injury in the general and within special populations. Participants will learn about best practices for screening individuals for brain injury. Participants will learn how to support individuals identified with brain injury.   Presenter Information: Judy Dettmer has been working in the field of brain injury for 30 years. Ms. Dettmer is currently the Director for Strategic Partnerships and a Technical Assistance Lead for the Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance and Resource Center at the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators. Ms. Dettmer has worked extensively with adults, children and family members of individuals with brain injury. She has provided direct and systems consultation to improve the lives of individuals with brain injury. Judy has also assisted with research efforts related to brain injury and has conducted countless presentations, classes and seminars on brain injury both in the state of Colorado and Nationally. Ms. Dettmer has provided technical assistance to numerous states including but not limited to; screening on brain injury, developing infrastructure within state systems such as departments of education, criminal justice, and in developing and managing advisory boards and councils. Ms. Dettmer is currently a co-facilitator for the National Collaborative on Children’s Brain Injury.

The Kansas City Perinatal Recovery Collaborative (KCPRC) was formed in June 2018 by Mid-America ATTC in response to the growing impact of substance use on families in the bi-state metropolitan area.  The KCPRC works to develop, grow, and nurture a coordinated, multi-system network of services and programs to support pregnant and parenting mothers as they navigate the dual journey of parenting and recovery. KCPRC is a collective of professionals from child development, child welfare, housing, social services, health care, criminal justice, and substance use disorder treatment and recovery.  The group focuses on evidence-based ways care can be improved from pregnancy and throughout a woman’s continuum of care. 

Stigma associated with substance use disorders (SUDs) is a significant barrier to identification and treatment efforts. Persons with SUDs who are pregnant and/or parenting are particularly impacted by stigma and may be subject to adverse encounters when seeking healthcare services. The MPATTC developed clinician-focused and client-focused posters to help address barriers associated with perinatal stigma. It is recommended the posters be displayed in locations visible to both clients and clinicians. The third poster in the series, "We've talked a lot... Now do you have questions?", is aimed at helping address stigma-related barriers by incorporating a tear-off sheet that clients can use to request more information from their clinician/provider on questions they might have (i.e., "I would like to know how alcohol and drugs may affect a baby during pregnancy" and "I would like to know which alcohol and drugs should be avoided during breastfeeding").   Please note: to maximize the impact of these products, display the 11x17 posters in a location most visible and accessible to clinicians.     To Download:  The Perinatal Stigma Prompt/Reminder Posters were 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 Perinatal Stigma Posters Package 11x17 or Perinatal Stigma Posters Package 8.5x11.   In addition to the poster packages, you can download the “Perinatal Stigma Poster Description” which includes the intent and how to use these posters.     To request 11x17 MI Prompt/Reminder Posters to be mailed directly to you, please click "Request a Hard Copy Now".   The MPATTC is available to answer questions and interested in any feedback you have regarding the posters. Please contact us anytime!

The National Hispanic and Latino Addiction and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (NHL-ATTC and PTTC) are happy to provide new Fact sheets on Gambling Awareness in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Click here to download the files: English Spanish/Español Portuguese/Português

This document is a primer for providers of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV) and SUDs. It provides background information on IPV, describes how IPV and SUDs intersect, suggests how providers may integrate screening for IPV into their practice, provides suggestions for brief intervention with survivors, suggests further practice recommendations, and highlights multiple resources for further information on the subject matter. The material underscores the unique dynamics of working with survivors residing in rural areas and presents a case scenario of a woman living in a rural community with recommendations that are based on the limitations of available resources in rural areas.

  The Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Southeast ATTC) is preparing an in-depth monograph on the power of spirituality in SUD recovery, scheduled for release in Summer, 2021. Meant for treatment, recovery, and faith audiences, the monograph will offer data on effectiveness, wisdom from history, and an abundance of suggestions for treatment, recovery, and faith leaders. Meanwhile, we are releasing two issue briefs, each offering a look at one facet of the monograph.   Written by: Pamela Woll, MA, CPS Document Design by: Celene Craig, MPH, MS Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center (January 2021)  

BHMEDS-R3 App The BHMEDS-R3 app is designed as a quick reference for non-prescriber behavioral health professionals and consumers who need general knowledge about medications prescribed for behavioral health conditions. The language has been modified to increase readability for a larger audience and, in keeping with the goal of continuously updating the app content, new medications are added after FDA approval. Download the FREE app using the QR codes below. Use the BHMEDS-R3 app for the following: Browse through different types of behavioral health medications Click a medication category icon to learn more details, including brand and generic names Use drop-down navigation menus to learn more about medications’ purpose, dose and frequency, side effects, emergency conditions, misuse potential, and cautions. Access provider tools and other free medication resources   BHMEDS-R3 Behavioral Health Medications Originally developed as a companion piece to the Mid-America ATTC curriculum, A Collaborative Response: Addressing the Needs of Consumers with Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders (2000), this publication is now available as a downloadable PDF and replicates the content included in the new BHMEDS-R3 app now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.  Back by popular demand, this 10th Edition publication is acclaimed for its accessibility as an educational reference for addiction professionals, patients, and families. Educators and addiction counselor training programs across the United States have asked that we continue to update and publish a downloadable publication to reflect the same credible and up-to-date information included in the BHMEDS-R3 app. We attempt to update the BHMEDS-R3 app content annually and publish an updated publication biannually.    Medications are organized in 11 sections: Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Antianxiety Medications Antidepressant Medications Antimanic/Mood Stabilizer Medications Antipsychotics/Neuroleptics Hypnotics (Sleep Aids) Medications Induced Symptoms Treatment Narcotic and Opioid Medications Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Stimulant Medications Tobacco   Each section includes the following topics for the different medication types: Generic and Brand Name Medications: includes both approved FDA approved and “off label” medications.  Purpose: Describes typical uses of medications, including specific symptoms treated and positive treatment response expected.  Dose & Frequency: Discusses when and how medications are administered.  Side Effects: Discusses potential side effects, and methods for monitoring side effects.  Emergency Conditions: Includes risks associated with overdose, withdrawal or other medications’ reactions. Misuse Potential: Elaborates upon those medications with risk factors related to misuse and/or development of physical dependence.  Cautions: Describes general guidance on risks associated with taking medications    IMPORTANT NOTES ACROSS MEDICATION TYPES Name brand medications have a limited patent. When the patent expires, the medication may be made as a generic. The generic name of a medication is the actual name of the medication and never changes. A generic medication may be made by many different manufacturers and can make several forms of a single medication with only slight variations in color, size, or shape.  

Providing equitable mental health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services means engaging with all communities to make sure all people feel welcome and supported. This resource list, compiled by SAMHSA’s Technology Transfer Centers (TTCs), includes resources developed by the TTCs and other reputable organizations, and is sorted alphabetically by title within the following categories: Community Engagement Strategies, Cultural Competency, Health Equity, Population-Specific Interventions, and Research Supporting Community Engagement. For additional information, please visit our colleagues at the National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED), and their NNEDshare - a collaborative space to share resources and intervention efforts to improve the delivery of behavioral health care interventions in diverse populations, learn about resources and innovative community efforts across the country, and connect with others to learn from their efforts.

  An organizational tool to assess the needs, both internally and externally, around the culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) standards.