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Presenters: Maya Magarati, PhD, and Angela Gaffney, MPA (Seven Directions)
Seven Directions (UW Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences) is hosting the 2023 Our Nations, Our Journeys (ONOJ) conference June 27-29 in Minnesota, a biannual, in-person gathering of 300 tribal and urban Indian public and behavioral health practitioners, leaders, researchers, and Indigenous students focusing on healing from the opioid epidemic.
This webinar, presented by Maya Magarati, PhD, and Angela Gaffney, MPA, will outline Seven Directions’ core visions and framework against a backdrop of ONOJ, discuss ways to appropriately engage with Indigenous communities, and spotlight (1) the development and implementation of an Indigenous Evaluation Toolkit for tribal public health programs, and (2) other opioid overdose prevention resources and communities of practice for tribal public health practitioners as facilitated by Seven Directions.
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Published: June 8, 2023
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The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) promotes the importance of implementing an effective Crisis Response System as it benefits not only individuals, but families and communities as well. This 2-part webinar series will provide an overview of the goals and strategies when designing and implementing an effective Crisis Response System, promotion and use of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and effective suicide prevention efforts for both clinicians and peer support specialists when encountering individuals at risk including factors related to age and culture.
Published: June 7, 2023
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SAMHSA Region III, in partnership with the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center, is hosting a 90 minute virtual interactive training event to focus on workforce recruitment and retention. The featured speakers are the same content experts from Advocates for Human Potential who developed a Recruiting and Retention Toolkit for SAMHSA. The most relevant practical principles from the toolkit that have been updated will be presented. The speakers will showcase workforce planning and implementation strategies based on their extensive experience serving states, counties, providers and stakeholders.
GUEST SPEAKERS
ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN POTENTIAL WORKFORCE EXPERTS:
Richard Landis, MSW Co-Director, Training and Technical Assistance
Fran Basche, MA Senior Program Director
Susan Lange, MEd Senior Program Manager
SAMHSA SPEAKERS:
Jean Bennett, PhD SAMHSA Regional Director
Larke Huang, PhD Director, Office of Behavioral Health Equity
Published: June 2, 2023
Toolkit
This Supplemental Guide is developed as a supplement to Your Guide to Integrating HCV Services into Opioid Treatment Programs.
The purpose of these two resources is to build the capacity of publicly funded Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) to integrate Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) prevention and treatment services into their programs. The opioid epidemic has resulted in significant increases in HCV among people who inject drugs, accounting for 23% of new infections. HCV is completely curable and testing and treatment are the path to cure. OTPs play a critical role in comprehensive approaches to addressing HCV and this guide is one tool to help.
Published: May 19, 2023
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In recent years, there has been growing support for a harm reduction approach to drug policy, which emphasizes reducing some of the negative consequences associated with drug use through a variety of public health measures. Historically, this approach has been a core value of syringe service programs, expanding into other settings particularly as rising overdose deaths have made educating people about overdose risks and distributing naloxone more urgent.
This two-part workshop will explore how harm reduction is evolving, different interpretations of what harm reduction is (or isn’t), and ways to build bridges between harm reduction services and the continuum of care for people who use drugs. Discussion topics will include how harm reduction providers are offering or connecting participants to various types of treatment, broadly defined, and how treatment providers are incorporating harm reduction strategies into their services.
Published: May 12, 2023
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In recent years, there has been growing support for a harm reduction approach to drug policy, which emphasizes reducing some of the negative consequences associated with drug use through a variety of public health measures. Historically, this approach has been a core value of syringe service programs, expanding into other settings particularly as rising overdose deaths have made educating people about overdose risks and distributing naloxone more urgent.
This two-part workshop will explore how harm reduction is evolving, different interpretations of what harm reduction is (or isn’t), and ways to build bridges between harm reduction services and the continuum of care for people who use drugs. Discussion topics will include how harm reduction providers are offering or connecting participants to various types of treatment, broadly defined, and how treatment providers are incorporating harm reduction strategies into their services.
Published: May 12, 2023
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CRTIC: Pour a Cup of Tea and Sit With It
Episode 4, with Erika Holliday and Lauren Ragan Wilkerson
This episode features Erika Holliday, Substance Use Coordinator for the Unified Government (Kansas City, KS) Public Health Department, and Lauren Ragan Wilkerson, Board-Certified Music Therapist at the University of California-San Francisco Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. In this conversation, we challenged ourselves with questions that rarely have clear answers, and our guests offered both macro- and micro-level strategies for effecting change and maintaining well-being through it.
Published: May 5, 2023
eNewsletter or Blog
May 2023 Dialogue – Addiction: Deadly Impact of Fentanyl | MHTTC: Mental Health Awareness Month | Prevention: SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week: Promoting Health and Wellness | ORN: Make Possibilities a Reality | Regional Spotlight: ORN Xylazine Regional Summit. Additional sections include behavioral health observances, virtual training and webinar events, Region 3 news, and new publications/resources.
The Dialogue is designed to inform behavioral and mental health professionals of news and upcoming events in the HHS Region 3/Central East region. 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,
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Published: May 2, 2023
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In this episode, hosts Glenn Hinds and Sebatian Kaplan talk to Mallori DeSalle and Lodge McCammon about the use of humor in therapy. They talk about ways to evoke humor, use of humor as an invitation to see a situation in a new way, “absurdity training” and finding the absurd from an expected response, the portability of therapeutic humor, and how to introduce a humorous intervention with permission.
Published: May 1, 2023
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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.
Episode 64: Common Questions about MI, with David Rosengren, PhD
Glenn and Sebastian were excited to welcome David Rosengren, PhD, for a return appearance to answer some common questions they receive in trainings. Dr. Rosengren was one of the founding members of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and has written books, journal articles, and more about addiction and MI. In the episode, Dr. Rosengren answers questions like "Why does listening help?," "How young can a client be to benefit from MI?," "What if people think you aren't being genuine with affirmations?," and more!
Published: May 1, 2023
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This infographic discusses xylazine, a non-opioid animal sedative and tranquilizer, also known as "tranq," that is being used as an additive to the illicit opioid supply, particularly fentanyl.
It covers key concerns including overdose risk, heart and blood pressure problems, necrotic tissue damage, treatment challenges, and harm reduction barriers.
It also contains suggested actions for prevention and treatment professionals.
*Originally published April 27, 2023, revised June 5, 2023
Published: April 27, 2023
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Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based, conversation model for evoking and enhancing intrinsic motivation to change behaviors. In this video-conversation, participants will discuss the core components of this model and practice using the skills of Motivational Interviewing, particularly in the context of substance use behavior change(s). Prior knowledge of Motivational Interviewing is not required. This learning community is open to everyone engaging in conversations about behavior change - educational degrees or credentials are also not required.
Published: April 23, 2023
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Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based, conversation model for evoking and enhancing intrinsic motivation to change behaviors. In this video-conversation, participants will discuss the core components of this model and practice using the skills of Motivational Interviewing, particularly in the context of substance use behavior change(s). Prior knowledge of Motivational Interviewing is not required. This learning community is open to everyone engaging in conversations about behavior change - educational degrees or credentials are also not required.
Published: April 23, 2023
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As the illicit opioid supply includes more and more fentanyl, there have been increasing concerns about increasing rates of buprenorphine initiation precipitating opioid withdrawal. This session will describe why we believe this is happening, how common it is, and buprenorphine initiation strategies to support patients in avoiding precipitated withdrawal.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Describe the challenges of buprenorphine initiation in the fentanyl era.
Name three potential approaches to buprenorphine initiation.
Counsel on reducing fentanyl-related harms.
TRAINER:
Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Family Medicine and Community Health and Population Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin. She is the Program Director of the Preventive Medicine Residency and core Faculty for the Addiction Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Salisbury-Afshar is board certified in family medicine, preventive medicine/public health and addiction medicine and her expertise lies at the intersection of these fields. Her work has focused on expanding access to evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and harm reduction services. Past public health roles include serving as Medical Director of Behavioral Health Systems Baltimore, Medical Director at Heartland Alliance Health (a healthcare for the homeless provider in Chicago), and Medical Director of Behavioral Health at the Chicago Department of Public Health. Dr. Salisbury-Afshar received her Medical Degree from Rush University Medical College and her Master’s in Public Health from John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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.
Published: April 20, 2023
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In recent years, there has been growing support for a harm reduction approach to drug policy, which emphasizes reducing some of the negative consequences associated with drug use through a variety of public health measures. Historically, this approach has been a core value of syringe service programs, expanding into other settings particularly as rising overdose deaths have made educating people about overdose risks and distributing naloxone more urgent.
This two-part workshop will explore how harm reduction is evolving, different interpretations of what harm reduction is (or isn’t), and ways to build bridges between harm reduction services and the continuum of care for people who use drugs. Discussion topics will include how harm reduction providers are offering or connecting participants to various types of treatment, broadly defined, and how treatment providers are incorporating harm reduction strategies into their services.
Published: April 20, 2023
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Difficult moments don’t have to grow into ‘incidents’ that can threaten client engagement and retention. This workshop is designed to equip participants with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions.
Published: April 20, 2023
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The New England ATTC co-hosted the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction (RSHR) Reading Group meeting on April 20, 2023. This discussion reviewed the article, “Role of Peer Support Workers in Improving Patient Experience in Tower Hamlets Specialist Addiction Unit.” Article link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pMWtbaMn6iFGZrHglV7JzAOW1QJL4aCH/view
View the April 2023 RSHR Reading group meeting summary that includes a brief article summary and key themes that arose in discussion with the participants.
Published: April 20, 2023
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The National American Indian and Alaska Native Addiction Technology Transfer Center's latest newsletter explores recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) and the Indigenous Path to Recovery which includes involving family and community members, engaging in cultural events, involving Elders and community healers, and engaging in peer support networks.
Published: April 10, 2023
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This snapshot of information is intended to provide resources to individuals, parents, professionals, and providers on the importance of Naloxone use. among Latinos in the United States.
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Naloxona Guia y Recursos
Esta reseña informativa tiene por objeto proporcionar recursos a personas, padres, profesionales, y proveedores sobre la importancia del uso de la Naloxona entre los Latinos en Estados Unidos.
Published: April 7, 2023
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In recent years, there has been growing support for a harm reduction approach to drug policy, which emphasizes reducing some of the negative consequences associated with drug use through a variety of public health measures. Historically, this approach has been a core value of syringe service programs, expanding into other settings particularly as rising overdose deaths have made educating people about overdose risks and distributing naloxone more urgent.
This two-part workshop will explore how harm reduction is evolving, different interpretations of what harm reduction is (or isn’t), and ways to build bridges between harm reduction services and the continuum of care for people who use drugs. Discussion topics will include how harm reduction providers are offering or connecting participants to various types of treatment, broadly defined, and how treatment providers are incorporating harm reduction strategies into their services.
Published: April 3, 2023
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Peer professionals provide an array of recovery-oriented supports and person-centered care which include empathetic engagement with survivors of trauma circumstances. This work at times can increase the peer’s vulnerability to vicarious trauma or secondary stress. Potentially it can result in the loss of ability to objectively help others find their recovery pathways and can affect the peer’s mental and emotional wellbeing.
This two-hour interactive workshop will review how trauma situations may present, signs to recognize and cues alerting as to when to step away from a trauma inducing situation. Content will also offer practical strategies for self-care including ways to build resiliency.
Published: March 30, 2023
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This snapshot of information is intended to provide resources to individuals, parents, professionals, and providers on fentanyl use among Latinos in the United States.
HOJA INFORMATIVA SOBRE EL FENTANILO PARA LOS PROVEEDORES
Esta síntesis de información tiene por objeto proporcionar recursos a las personas, los padres, los profesionales y los proveedores sobre el consumo de fentanilo entre los Latinos en los Estados Unidos.
Published: March 30, 2023
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The mental and emotional well-being of diverse populations are exacerbated by social, environmental, and economic conditions that have been identified as barriers affecting help seeking behaviors. Moreover, research is indicating how organizational staff providing services to diverse communities are increasingly experiencing their own wellness challenges dealing with client loss and overwhelming responsibilities, and can benefit from work environments that consider and support their wellbeing.
The National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards provide a framework to assist organizations to work more effectively and resourcefully with diverse populations. This interactive training will instruct on how to implement the National CLAS Standards within behavioral health care settings to build organizational capacity and provide culturally informed and linguistically conducive services that enhance recovery and wellness pathways, integrate strategies to reduce racial and ethnic disparities, and advance behavioral health equity and inclusion for both communities and the professionals that provide care.
Published: March 29, 2023
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You know Motivational Interviewing (MI) as an evidence-based intervention that promotes behavior change… would you like to explore further? Join longtime friends, colleagues, and Motivational Interviewing Network Trainers Amy Shanahan and Paul Warren as they discuss the intricacies of the MI spirit, intentionality, evoking change talk, and reveal what MI is not. If you are curious about enhancing what you know about MI, reflecting on your practice, and improving your partnership with clients, then link arms with Amy and Paul and listen as they explore the path of MI learning using a fun and thought-provoking conversational style.
Published: March 27, 2023