Products and Resources Catalog

You Fit Together is a guidebook about stress, the body’s reaction to the physical, emotional, or intellectual challenges it faces. Moderate stress can be positive and healthy, but having too much stress can cause problems with physical and/or mental health and raise the risk of problems with alcohol or drugs. The guidebook describes challenges that too much stress can cause, about your own health, the health of someone you know, or the health and well-being of your community as a whole - and tips to improve all of these challenges.      

This slide deck highlights two articles and a blog about recovery benchmarks and differences in recovery regarding quality of life issues for individuals depending on drug of choice; gender; and race/ethnicity. Understanding the benchmarks of recovery and the differences in individuals’ recovery experiences can help both peer support specialists and behavioral health professionals’ normalize recovery experiences. 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.

Interoceptive dysfunction, or a lack of body/sensory awareness processing, is common among people with substance use disorders. This webinar, Reducing Relapse Risk by Increasing Body Awareness Skills: Practical Tips and Research Findings in Substance Use Disorder Treatment, described the importance of body awareness/interoceptive skills, using Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT), for promoting emotion regulation and reducing risk of relapse using a mindfulness approach. Presented by Cynthia Price, PhD, Research Associate Professor, UW School of Nursing; Associate Research Director, UW Osher Center for Integrative Medicine; Director, Center for Mindful Body Awareness Download slides | Watch recording

The one-day workshop is designed to highlight and explore the needs of treatment professionals working with culturally diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.  The participants will learn about Health Disparities, Cultural Intelligence, CLAS Standards and proven techniques and strategies for engagement and improving outcomes.

“Recovery Community Support Programs” were originally funded by the federal government and offered peer-to-peer support in order to assist those in recovery find a place to be assessed and referred to supportive services critical to the sustainment of log-term recovery. Programs became a meeting place were the main goal was to support those in recovery in all their needs to secure continued sobriety. As these programs grew, they began to become indispensable particularly for those coming out of the criminal justice system. Like many new efforts in program methodologies the peer-to-peer efforts failed to gravitate to the Latino/Hispanic addiction treatment efforts. There are many cultural and historical reasons for this, but, despite the barriers, there have been a few communities that have broadened their addiction treatment program offerings to include recovery peer-to-peer efforts. This VLC session will explore the developmental conditions that make these programs possible, the service components of the programs and the linguistic and policy considerations that make, or, will make these programs culturally appropriate. Moderator: Ivette A. Torres, MEd., M.S., Former Associate Director for Consumer Affairs at the federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Panelists:  Mr. Angel Galvez, BS, MAOL Mr. Javier H. Alegre, Community Advocate and Organizer Ms. Vera Fuertes Molina, CPS-AMH, CPS-AD

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 body of work of peer support programs targeting youth is heavily focused on mental health models involving young adult peer mentors. In Connecticut, for example, some work has taken place involving youth 18-25 with mental illness and/or substance use disorder issues where peers provide support and hope to other young adults with these conditions. In 2017, SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health noted a rise in the lifetime illicit drug use among Latino-Hispanic youth 12-17 and 18-25 from the previous year (2016). For 12 to 17-year old’s the percentage rose from 23.2 percent of youth in 2016 to 24.6 percent of all Latino-Hispanic youth in 2017. Similarly, for 18 to 25-year old’s, the percentage of lifetime used of illicit drugs rose from 51.1 percent in 2016 to 54.7 percent in 2017. It is therefore important to explore the options of addressing these rising rates through peer support models targeting Latino-Hispanic youth and young adults. Moderator: Ivette A. Torres, MEd., M.S., Former Associate Director for Consumer Affairs at the federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Panelists: Ms. Ana Martinez Gaona, YCPS Ms. Juanita Aniceto Vera Mr. John Johnston Ms. Solmaira Trujillo

Our Recovery Month 2019 Podcast features an interview with Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, an international speaker, trainer, and consultant in the behavioral health field whose work has reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Caribbean and British Islands.  In this podcast, Mark discusses the many pathways to recovery in African-American communities. 

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.

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 1, participants will be able to: Discuss the philosophy of housing as an intervention for mental health and substance use disorders. Explain the variety and style of housing options. Summarize the best practices in supportive housing. 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]).

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      

Provides an overview of resources and initiatives to address opioid misuse in Indiana.  Information effective May 2019.

The Family Recovery Pathways conference was held in Sioux Falls, SD on May 6-8, 2019, developed by the HHS Region 7 Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Mid-America ATTC) and HHS Region 8 Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Mountain Plains ATTC). This conference also had support from the Region 8 Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Mountain Plains PTTC) and the ATTC Network Coordinating Office. The goal of the Family Recovery Pathways conference was to bring together professionals who engage with families impacted by substance use disorders to learn best practices in working in the child welfare and substance use disorder system. A total of 275 people representing 20 states attended throughout the three-day conference. Conference presentations featured more than 50 presenters and panelists addressing such topics as Adverse Childhood Experiences, Policy Approaches to Support Family-Centered Care, and Pregnancy and Parenting in the Midst of a Methamphetamine Epidemic. Presentations are available for download by clicking https://attcnetwork.org/centers/mountain-plains-attc/bring-them-all

Presenter James E Campbell, LPC, LAC, MAC, CACII Objectives  Be provided with information regarding the prevalence of Substance Use Disorders in the general population Enhance understanding of both points of tension and common themes of the faith and treatment/recovery communities And Explore potential ways the faith community helps to meet the needs of individuals with substance use disorders

  Presenter: Rev. Robin Barnet (February 13th, 2019) Webinar Power Point Presentation Objectives Communities of Faith and community organizations identify their commonalities in order to collaborate and serve individuals with substance use disorders. ▪ Increase faith communities understanding of substance use disorders as a disease that adversely affects an individual's’ mental, physical and spiritual being. ▪ Increase faith communities knowledge of the distinction between Pastoral Care and Mental health/Substance use Treatment ▪ Increase the cultural sensitivity awareness of Providers and Communities of Faith, who serve individuals with mental health issues and substance use disorders.

  Presenter: Dr. Tracey Nichols (March 13th, 2019) Objectives ´Learn the benefits of Spirituality in recovery.   ´Learn how to implement Spirituality through recovery.    ´Learn different ways of embracing Spirituality.    ´Learn how to connect to your higher power within you.

Dr. Tom Freese shares insights on substance use disorder treatment and recovery issues that affect the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Dr. Freese is the director of the Pacific Southwest ATTC and also served as co-director of the YMSM+LGBTCenter of Excellence. 

Great Lakes ATTC Newsroom December 2018 This month's issue features an update on 2018, tips on staying in recovery over the holidays, an invitation to visit the new Great Lakes ATTC website, along with news from SAMHSA and the Network Coordinating Office and best wishes of the season from the Great Lakes ATTC staff.   

In an effort to better understand the needs of providers in the region, Mountain Plains ATTC conducted a survey of SUD services in Region 8, which includes the states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, to determine training/technical assistance needs. The survey was distributed using email list serves available through the Single State Authority (SSA) offices and through provider contact lists within the Mountain Plains ATTC database.

In this webinar, you will learn about Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, an evidence-based treatment developed at the University of Washington. Mindfulness practices increase awareness of triggers, habitual patterns, and "automatic" reactions. These practices cultivate the ability to pause, observe present experience, and bring awareness to the range of choices before us.  Dr. Chawla is one of the co-creators of Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention and is also the Founder & Director of the Seattle Mindfulness Center. Download slides | Watch recording

This 4-part recorded video series showcases digital health technologies related to recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorders, thereby helping behavioral health peer recovery, clinical and administrative staff become familiar with and develop/increase their digital health technology skills.  You may choose to view the series in sequence or select an individual training to view. Simply click a link below to register.    What are Digital Heath Technologies and How do they Work? Presented By: Laura Griffith, BS, M.Ed., Founder/Director, Recover Wyoming, UW Continuing Educations Hours (CEHs): 1.5 To Register: https://training.casat.org/products/1272   Overview of Privacy and Security as it Relates to Digital Health Technologies Presented By: Scott Breedlove, CPN, Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) Continuing Educations Hours (CEHs): 1.5 To Register: https://training.casat.org/products/1241   Engagement when using Digital Health Technologies Presented By: Diana Padilla, Program Manager, Ne-CATTC Continuing Educations Hours (CEHs): 1.5 To Register: https://training.casat.org/products/1217   Implementing Digital Health Technologies into your World Presented By: Daniel Fred, MA, PRSS, Project Coordinator/Instructor, CASAT, UNR Continuing Educations Hours (CEHs): 1.5 To Register: https://training.casat.org/products/1227 The BRC Series was a collaboration between the Pacific Southwest ATTC, Mountain Plains ATTC, and CASAT Training celebrating the 2018 Recovery Month.  

This presentation by Professor Bronwyn Myers discusses the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) training model in application to substance use disorders. Professor Bronwyn Myers is a Chief specialist scientist in the Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Use Research Unit at the South African Medical Research Council. Professor Myers also serves as an Expert Technical Assistance Advisor for the South Africa HIV ATTC.

This presentation by Professor Katherine Sorsdahl discusses the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) training model with applications in the South African context. Katherine Sorsdahl is a Professor and the Co-Director of the Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health at the University of Cape Town. She also serves as Expert Curriculum Development Advisor for the South Africa HIV ATTC.

Monthly electronic newsletter