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  This fourth session will bring together a panel of direct service providers who work closely with communities of color and are actively engaged in facilitating strategies that identify and mitigate unconscious bias to ensure delivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Organizational leadership will speak to lessons learned in the implementation of effective protocols to help reduce racial and ethnic disparities and improve service outcomes for people of color

This event took place on 08/05/2020

Essential Conversations in Social Services 2020 is intended for behavioral health (BH) and substance use disorder (SUD) providers in Region 7. During each episode, we will interview a subject matter expert on a timely topic and explore tips designed to help the BH and SUD workforce. During this episode we discuss Psychiatrists' View of Supporting Recovery with Dr. Melissa O'Dell from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE, and Dr. Doug Burgess from Truman Medical Centers and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in Kansas City, MO. During this episode, our guests' share: What they are seeing in depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.  Misconceptions about medication for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders Advice for those who may be experiencing issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use disorders for the first time This project is brought to you by the Mid-America Addiction and Mental Health Technology transfer centers and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The content on this podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of SAMHSA.

Click here to view the handouts for the ESAS series on Treatment Knowledge that took place on 8/5 and 9/16. 

Click here to view the recording from the second ESAS session on Treatment Knowledge from 9/16/2020.

  Recovery Happens in the Mountain Plains It is estimated that 22.35 million (9.1%) Americans are in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) (Kelly et al., 2017). Thirty-one years ago SAMHSA designated September as Recovery Month with the goal of changing the public face of recovery by educating Americans that SUD treatment and recovery support services help individuals live healthy and rewarding lives in their communities.  Recovery Month celebrates these millions of people in recovery from substance use and mental health issues, reminding us that behavioral health is an essential component to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can, and do, recover. Peer recovery support services and Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) are designed to help individuals with substance use and mental health issues enter into and navigate systems of care and stay engaged in the recovery process.  Recovery Happens in the Mountain Plains was a series of virtual recovery support events created by participants and staff of RCOs located in the HHS Region 8 states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. With the support of the Mountain Plains ATTC, the events were conducted in September to "Celebrate Connections" with recovery events featuring speakers in recovery, live music from musicians in recovery, and an opportunity to learn more about how to connect with the RCOs in Region 8 including: Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness; Advocates for Recovery Colorado; Springs Recovery Connection; Face It Together; Recover Wyoming; and The Phoenix. The recovery support events were conducted virtually on September 14, 16, 17, and 21, 2020. Each event was recorded and is accessible for download below.     Recorded Sessions: Monday, Sept 14: Joseph Hogan-Sanchez, Faces & Voices of Recovery   Wednesday, Sept 16: Cuica Montoya, Colorado Village Collaborative   Thursday, Sept 17: We are CloudGang, The Movement of Musicians in Recovery   Monday, Sept 21: Sparrow Goudey, White Bison Wellbriety Movement   Recovery Happens in the Mountain Plains was in collaboration with:            

Engaging African Americans in Substance Use Disorder Treatment by Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC is a multi-part webinar series addressing the treatment of substance use disorder within African American communities. It is also one of the newest culturally competent service delivery products available through the Great Lakes ATTC.  About Our Presenter Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is an international speaker, trainer, and consultant for the behavioral health field. He presents frequently on a range of topics, including culturally competent service delivery, recovery-oriented systems of care, and the treatment of adolescents and emerging adults. Mark is also the CEO of On The Mark Consulting, 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. The author of five books on behavioral health, Mark’s work has reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Caribbean, and British Islands.       Integrating Cultural Competency And Evidence-Based Practices When Treating African Americans With Substance Use Disorder Recorded Webinar   Multiple Pathways Of Recovery For African Americans Recorded Webinar   Cross-Cultural Counseling For African Americans With Substance Use Disorder Recorded Webinar   The Healing Forest: The Entire African American Community As A Recovery Center Recorded Webinar   Partners In Recovery: The Roles Of Addictions Counselors And Recovery Coaches Working Together To Promote Recovery In African American Communities Recorded Webinar   Trauma Informed Care For African Americans With Substance Use Disorder Recorded Webinar   African American Children And Adolescents Of Parents With Substance Use Disorder: Protective Factors And Counseling Recorded Webinar  

DESCRIPTION: This conference will focus on the integration efforts that support a collaborative healthcare approach.  Current medical updates in services for STIs, HIV, TB, hepatitis, family planning and addictions will be discussed.  After completing this conference, the learner should be able to: State current practice in the care and treatment of STIs, HIV, TB, and hepatitis Explain how to screen clients for substance abuse issues Identify Population at risk for HIV/STIs/Mental Health and Substance Abuse Demonstrate effective team skills by sharing information effectively, listening and responding to feedback from others, and using simple communication   SESSIONS: Intro to FTCC | Speaker: Jeanne Hoover Addictions, Mental Health and Opioid Overview | Speaker: Renata Henry HIV/STIs and Opioid Use | Speaker: Adam Visconti The Intersection of Opiate Abuse, Mental Health Concerns, and Suicide Risk: A Collaborative Approach to Client Care | Speaker: Caroline Meyer Day 2 (9/25) recording This virtual conference is provided in collaboration by: The STD/HIV Prevention Training Center, Mid-Atlantic AETC, Central East ATTC, National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, Rutgers Global Tuberculosis Institute, and DC Area Health and Education Centers-Georgetown University.

  Diana Padilla, CRC, CASAC-T Research Project Manager SBIRT Technical Assistance Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center   Natalie Bembry, Ed.D, MSM, LSW Assistant Director of Student Affairs Rutgers University, School of Social Work   Behavioral health disparities reflect the lack of access to quality care for specific populations. Despite notable efforts to address inequitable outcomes, research suggests that race and ethnicity are predictors of how services are delivered, and unconscious bias is one component that has been identified as influencing the provision of poor care. With the steady rise of the US population and the expected increase in communities of color, the need to address behavioral health disparities has never been more urgent. This first session of the four-part series will discuss how cognitive bias develops, how it is sustained by intrinsic and environmental factors, and how it contributes to inequitable outcomes for persons of color in behavioral health care.

Hosted by Great Lakes, Mid America, Northwest and South Southwest ATTCs. July 23 2020. A conversation with Colin Cash, from the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota and founder of the Sober Squad Recovery Movement. Part 1 of a discussion series drawing on the experiences of multiple recovery communities to provide models for how successful community-based recovery programs can be fostered and sustained in times of change.

Hosted by Great Lakes, Mid America, Northwest and South Southwest ATTCs. July 30, 2020. A conversation with Ruby Takushi, PhD, Director of Programs for the Recovery Café in Seattle, Washington. Part 2 of a discussion series drawing on the experiences of multiple recovery communities to provide models for how successful community-based recovery programs can be fostered and sustained in times of change.

Hosted by Great Lakes, Mid America, Northwest and South Southwest ATTCs. August 6, 2020. A conversation with Andre Johnson President and CEO of the Detroit Recovery Project. Part 3 of a discussion series drawing on the experiences of multiple recovery communities to provide models for how successful community-based recovery programs can be fostered and sustained in times of change.

Hosted by Great Lakes, Mid America, Northwest and South Southwest ATTCs. August 13, 2020. A conversation with Callan Howton, Director of the National Peer-Run Training and TA Center for Addiction Recovery Peer Support. Part 4 of a discussion series drawing on the experiences of multiple recovery communities to provide models for how successful community-based recovery programs can be fostered and sustained in times of change.

Hosted by Great Lakes, Mid America, Northwest and South Southwest ATTCs. August 20, 2020. A conversation with Precia Stuby, Executive Director of the Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services. Part 5 of a discussion series drawing on the experiences of multiple recovery communities to provide models for how successful community-based recovery programs can be fostered and sustained in times of change.

Hosted by Great Lakes, Mid America, Northwest and South Southwest ATTCs. August 27, 2020. Part 6 of a discussion series drawing on the experiences of multiple recovery communities to provide models for how successful community-based recovery programs can be fostered and sustained in times of change. Series speakers join together for a final panel discussion.

Monthly e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. September 2020 issue: focus on National Recovery Month 2020 

Ask the Expert August's Open Dialogue is sponsored by the Southeast ATTC Regional Center and will focus on openly dialoguing about the role you play in impacting access and retention of in substance abuse treatment while shedding light on the racial and LGBTQ+ disparities for GA, AL, FL, MS, SC, NC, KY, and TN. Session Host: Lawrence Bryant, Ph.D., MPH, RRT, BSW, AAS ============================================================================================  Health Equity and Implicit Racial Bias Experiences by the LGBTQ+ Community Seeking Treatment & Recovery   Resource Mentioned:  Georgia Opioid Strategic Planning, Multi-Cultural Needs Assessment   ============================================================================================================ A Little About Dr. Bryant:  As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health Opioid Strategic Planning Multicultural Workgroup, Dr. Bryant brings a plethora of experiences dealing with substance use disorders through clinical practice, policy, and research. He has been successful in developing and implementing a statewide strategic plan for the state of Georgia in response to the opioid and prescription drug overdose epidemic. As a part-time Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University, Health Promotion Department, Dr. Bryant has received funding from The Georgia Department of Public Health to do a needs assessment in support of the Statewide Strategic Plan for Opioid Abuse. Dr. Bryant just receives certification in contact tracing and plans to utilize this knowledge to train others in this technique Dr. Bryant continues to publish in the field of public health and holds dual positions in both public health and psychology at Capella University. Dr. Bryant is also a registered respiratory therapist, fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in the field of pediatrics

This webinar, presented by Colleen Marshall, MA, LMFT and Anette Sogaard Nielsen, PhD, focused on how leaders can adapt and apply the evidence-based approach of Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support change in their employees and organizations. The two speakers discussed the main elements from their new book and introduced attendees to the benefits and risks of using MI in leadership and supervisory roles. Download slides | Watch recording

Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Talking to Change: An MI Podcast. Episode 13: MI with CBT and Health Behaviour Change with Adolescents, with Dr. Sylvie Naar  Dr. Sylvie Naar, Distinguished Endowed Professor in the College of Medicine’s department of Behavioural Sciences and Social Medicine at Florida State University, joins the podcast to talk about crossing cultural boundaries, her research career integrating MI in treatment of pediatric HIV, diabetes and obesity; implementation science in Florida, how CBT can inform MI practice, and training and implementation of MI in agencies. Download the transcript (pdf)

  Diana Padilla, RCR, CASAC-T Research Project Manager SBIRT Technical Assistance Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center   Karinn Glover, MD, MPH Assistant Professor of Psychiatry   Albert Einstein College of Medicine Building off the psychological framework of unconscious bias as discussed in the first session, this second presentation will review and inform on how unconscious bias is reflected in words, communications, and relations toward persons of color through case scenarios reflecting its impact in the addiction, mental health, and prevention settings. The elusiveness of cognitive bias underscores provider assumptions and perceptions and affect judgment that lead to prejudice, micro-aggressions, and even discriminatory practices in care. The discussion will also identify commonly experienced pressures of personal and ‘on the job’ stress, and other bias risk factors that affect decision making, interactions and client/patient outcomes in behavioral health.

  Diana Padilla, RCR, CASAC-T Research Project Manager SBIRT Technical Assistance Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center Karinn Glover, MD, MPH Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Albert Einstein College of Medicine Building off the psychological framework of unconscious bias as discussed in the first session, this second presentation will review and inform on how unconscious bias is reflected in words, communications, and relations toward persons of color through case scenarios reflecting its impact in the addiction, mental health, and prevention settings. The elusiveness of cognitive bias underscores provider assumptions and perceptions and affect judgment that lead to prejudice, micro-aggressions, and even discriminatory practices in care. The discussion will also identify commonly experienced pressures of personal and ‘on the job’ stress, and other bias risk factors that affect decision making, interactions and client/patient outcomes in behavioral health.

This webinar offers participants an overview of one approach to centering self-compassion in mental health programing for Latina immigrant women. We share our experiences implementing Amigas Latinas Motivando el Alma (ALMA)/Latina Friends Moving the Soul, a mindfulness- and self-compassion-informed community-based intervention to reduce stress, anxiety and depression amongst Latina immigrant women. Presenters Serena Maurer, PhD Georgina Perez, MSW, LICSW Resources Download Presentation ALMA Factsheet (English) ALMA Factsheet (Spanish) ALMA Factsheet (Portuguese)

Click here to view the handouts from the ESAS session: Adolescent Brain Maturation and Health: Intersections on the Developmental Highway

Click here to view the recording from the ESAS session on Adolescent Brain Maturation and Health: Intersections on the Developmental Highway.