Training and Events Calendar

The New England ATTC in partnership with the Health Education & Training Institute is providing targeted TA in “Foundational Motivational Interviewing” on 7/9/24 and 7/11/24 with nationally renowned motivational interviewing (MI) trainer Stephen Andrew. MI is a client-centered, evidence-based method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. This two-day training will introduce how to use MI with patients with substance use and mental health diagnoses. Participants will have extensive opportunities to practice integrating MI techniques into a range of therapeutic interventions. [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA please contact [email protected]]

The New England ATTC in partnership with the Health Education & Training Institute is providing targeted TA in “Foundational Motivational Interviewing” on 7/9/24 and 7/24/24 with nationally renowned motivational interviewing (MI) trainer Stephen Andrew. MI is a client-centered, evidence-based method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. This two-day training will introduce how to use MI with patients with substance use and mental health diagnoses. Participants will have extensive opportunities to practice integrating MI techniques into a range of therapeutic interventions. Register now!!

Professional boundaries set the parameters of effective and appropriate interaction between professionals and the people they serve. Boundaries protect clients and patients as well as providers. This interactive course will discuss professionalism and ethics, dual relationships, and how to build a safe working environment. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training has been approved for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

This virtual learning collaborative is designed to create an open dialogue, discuss highs and lows, and develop new strategies to integrate trauma-informed practices into faith communities. RSVP to [email protected]

Trauma Informed Integrated Care  Wednesday July 10, 2024 from 9:00am- 12:00pm CT Facilitators: Meadow Hazelhoff, MSW, LCSW VIRTUAL TRAINING 3 CEU'S will be available to LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC, CPRSS, CPS, and CM's. Join this 3-hour training to gain essential skills for supporting individuals affected by trauma. Enhance your skills to provide support for trauma-affected individuals within integrated care systems. This event is hosted by Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association (OBHA), a SSW ATTC partner. This event is offered for free for any professional who resides or works within HHS Region 6 states AR, LA, NM, OK, and TX.

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. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This three-part training has been approved for six renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and six initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend all three sessions in their entirety, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Addiction and mental health professionals, medical providers, and recovery support staff are increasingly likely to encounter refugees and others who have experienced forced displacement. This webinar will describe the types of crises that create forced displacement, the experience of the person who was displaced, and appropriate approaches for the addiction professional, medical provider, educator, or mental health worker when serving those who have experienced forced displacement. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify common pathways of forced displacement 2. Identify impacts of forced displacement on mental health and psychosocial health and responsive programming 3. Describe culturally appropriate approaches to services Presenter Bios Jessica Dalpe is a licensed social worker who has worked in the international social work field for over a decade. She currently works as the Senior Technical Advisor for Safety & Wellness at the International Rescue Committee where she also manages the Center for Adjustment, Resilience and Recovery (CARRE). Jessica’s work focuses on generating and integrating evidence-based practices related to gender-based violence and mental health and psychosocial support for refugees, asylum-seekers, and other immigrants in the U.S. who have faced forced displacement. Her previous experience includes direct service provision, program management, and capacity building in a variety of nonprofit organizations within the U.S. Leena Zahra is a Program Officer for the IRC, and a Syrian American social impact bridge builder. With over seven years of strategic humanitarian community outreach, program management and advocacy experience, she has worked with small to large scale Nonprofits, NGOs, and government agencies like the World Food Program (WFP), International Rescue Committee (IRC UK), Karam Foundation, and U.S. Senate. She has a master’s in international development and Humanitarian Emergencies from the London School of Economics (LSE), with a specialization and interest in amplifying community voices and shifting the narrative for globally displaced perso

Peer professionals provide an array of recovery-oriented 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 and other staff mental and emotional wellbeing. This workshop reviews how trauma situations may present when supporting clients to recognize and cues alerting as to when to step away from a trauma-inducing situation. Content will also offer practical strategies for peers and other staff self-care and self-supportive resources to build and maintain resiliency. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-T

The Northwest ATTC and the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling (ECPG) are offering 3 workshops on Problem Gambling Integration this May, June, and July 2024. This is session #3: SWOT Analysis of Problem Gambling/Gaming Integration  This session is the last of the series and it may be taken on its own. This workshop intends to provide attendees with a thorough analysis of everything they need to know if they are considering integrating problem gambling/gaming in peer work or treatment work through an existing behavioral health program. It will also focus on what is within the scope of peers, general SUD/MH counselors, or specialists for gambling/gaming disorders. The SWOT analysis will address the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (i.e., challenges) of PG/G integration. Learning Objectives: Explore strengths of integrating gambling/gaming treatment and peer work into behavioral health programming, and discuss commonalities with the work of your peer colleagues Explore weaknesses of integrating gambling/gaming treatment and peer work into behavioral health programming, and explore specific ethical scenarios around peer work Explore opportunities of integrating gambling/gaming treatment and peer work into behavioral health programming, and gain skills practice to conduct screening and referrals to specialty care Explore threats (challenges) of integrating gambling/gaming treatment and peer work into behavioral health programming, and the unique challenges of digital accessibility. For information on the complete series, download our flyer.

This series consists of three webinars where attendees will learn from existing programs how a joint community/provider-led Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) can empower and positively impact America's growing mental health and substance use challenges.   Session 2: July 11, 2024 12:00 PM–2:00 PM CT/ 1:00 PM–3:00 PM ET Session 2 will focus on finding and cultivating a workforce that will build a locally defined ROSC to successfully address the needs of the community. This webinar will further explain the critical element of developing a community-based workforce into a regionally assessed and defined system of care. The presenters will share methods of recruiting peer professionals for all segments and levels of the continuum of care, using prevention-intervention-treatment-recovery approaches to secure community resources, and building an integrated and effective coalition.   Intended Audience: State and County governmental organizing and policy leaders; local institutes of education/colleges/universities; Peer Recovery Centers; providers, those in recovery, families and general community.   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.   TRAINERS:   Dr. Flaherty is a clinical psychologist with more than 42 years of practice. In 1999 he founded the Institute for Research, Education and Training in the Addictions (IRETA) in Pittsburgh. Prior, he was the head of Institute for Psychiatry and Addiction at the St. Francis Health System in Pittsburgh. While at St. Francis, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, he co-led these institutions in the creation of what is today Pennsylvania’s largest non-profit behavioral managed care company, Community Care Behavioral Health. He has authored over 26 Federal and Foundational grants and more than 50 published articles, chapters and monographs on topics related to substance use policy, prevention, treatment, and recovery. A pioneering and visionary leader in the science of recovery, he has spoken in 42 states on recovery focused care. A past adviser to the White House Office National Drug Control, he assisted in the development of early brief substance use screening and intervention (2003/Tap 33, SBIRT, 2013), the first White House Overdose Prevention Plan (2015), as co-leader and facilitator of W. Pennsylvania’s initial Overdose Strategy (2017), and in the design of Pennsylvania’s in its Overdose Plan (Commonwealth, 2018). Today he continues to focus on clinical practice, workforce challenges (Annapolis Coalition) and designing recovery focused models of behavioral health. His work is featured in SAMHSA’s recently published TIP 65, Counseling Approaches to Promote Recovery from Problematic Substance Use and Related Issues (2023). Dr. Flaherty is a retired Captain (Surface Warfare) in the U.S. Naval Reserve with 27 years’ service. He holds B.A. degrees in Philosophy and Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University; and a M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Duquesne University. He is especially proud of his 3 adult children and 5 grandsons. Zach Thomas is an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist and the Director of Wellness and Education at the Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services. He is responsible for the coordination and management of the Hancock County Community Partnership and Community Coalition on Addiction which are long-standing coalitions focused on substance use prevention and mental health promotion. Zach manages the Board’s prevention interests, public relations, and leads work in cultural humility and health equity. In 2021, he was hired by the University of Findlay to serve as the Lead Strategist for the Center for Civic Engagement which serves as a backbone entity that provides support to seven other community-based coalitions in Hancock County. Precia Stuby is the Executive Director of the Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS), a position she has held since 1997. Ms. Stuby holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from Ohio State University. Ms. Stuby is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, a graduate of the Hancock Leadership Program and the Mental Health Executive Leadership Program at Case Western Reserve University. She received the Leadership Award from Ohio NAMI, was named Public Health Champion of the Year by the Findlay City Health Department, is the Past Board President for the Ohio Association of County Behavior Health Authorities, has a published interview by William White on Recovery Management and is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Social Work, the Athena Leadership Award and the Association of Leadership Programs Distinguished Leadership Award. Her current community Involvement includes serving on the governing Boards of the Center for Civic Engagement and Welcome to a New Life. She is also a member of the Opiate and Other Addictions Coalition, and the Findlay Rotary Club. Since 2013, Precia has been leading the ROSC Transformation for Hancock County. She completed ROSC Leadership Training Institute sponsored by the Great Lakes ATTC with Dr. Ijeoma Achara in 2002; participated in the ROSC Thought Leaders Summit in 2016; and completed a ROSC Training of Trainers in 2016. She has presented her work at the state and national level. Mee Lee Kim is a Research Scientist within the Institute for Behavioral Health at Brandeis University.  She has nineteen years of experience conducting research and evaluation using mixed methods. She applies a participatory action approach when working with community-based organizations and other community stakeholders. She is the Brandeis Principal Investigator of multiple federally funded projects to address or prevent substance misuse and improve mental health by building community capacity to address underlying risk factors while fostering protective factors. These projects include an expansion of a Systems of Care Model for Children/Youth with serious emotional disturbance, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic to integrate health and behavioral health services, enhancements to peer recovery support services, and improving access to services for youth and families with traumatic stress. She serves as the Brandeis Principal Investigator of the School-based Telebehavioral Health Pilot Project in partnership with the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. She also has ten years of experience working with state administrators to enhance Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) as a public health and clinical decision-making tool. Ginny Williams is a dynamic leader and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Ohio, recognized for her expertise in driving transformative change within organizations. With a diverse background spanning various roles, Ginny brings a wealth of experience to her current position as Chief Culture & Transformation Officer for Family Resource Center, a $17 million community behavioral health organization. Ginny's journey in mental health began as a prevention specialist, evolving into direct service provision encompassing emergency services, individual and group counseling, with a clinical focus on grief and loss. Her commitment to professional development led her to obtain an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist credential from the Grief Recovery Institute, further enhancing her ability to support individuals navigating challenging life transitions. Prior to her current role, Ginny held positions including Assistant Director of Counseling Services and adjunct faculty member in the Psychology Department at The University of Findlay. Her tenure as Director of Adult Clinical Services and Chief Clinical Officer for Family Resource Center underscored her adeptness in managing clinical operations and driving organizational growth. In her current capacity, Ginny is instrumental in reshaping organizational cultures and driving strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. Her expertise in talent optimization as a Predictive Index Practioner, strategic planning, and collaborative relationship-building has been instrumental in introducing innovative services and programs to address community needs effectively. Her specialties include designing comprehensive leadership development programs, fostering a culture of growth and adaptability, and driving organizational performance through effective leadership and talent management strategies. Nichole Coleman is the County Veterans Service Officer/Executive Director Hancock County Veterans Service Office.  Under her leadership, the office has served more than eight times the number of veterans annually and increased the VA expenditures by more than $16.8 million for county veterans and their family members. Additionally, five innovative veteran resiliency programs were created to provide mental health support, additional recovery tools, and improved quality of life.           Register for the upcoming webinars in this series! Session 3: August 15, 2024 12:00 PM–2:00 PM CT/ 1:00 PM–3:00 PM ET Within a ROSC, process is as important as outcome. Sustaining a community/provider ROSC will depend on community ownership of the challenges they may face when maintaining a balanced approach to the relevant processes and outcomes. In this third and final webinar of the ROSC series, the presenters will review those ways to keep the community invested in its ROSC and the outcomes of a ROSC in Hancock County and elsewhere. They will also discuss specific recovery programs for high-risk populations (i.e. veterans, harm reduction, pregnant women/infants, overdose prevention, those in recovery, youth).  

DESCRIPTION This interactive webinar is designed specifically for addiction professionals to enhance their resilience and well-being in the workforce. It addresses strategies for managing stress, building Resilience Ready skills, promoting work-life balance, and fostering a supportive work environment within the context of prevention, treatment, and recovery. OBJECTIVES By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Discuss the importance of recovery in the context of addiction work. Identify common stressors and challenges faced by addiction professionals. List practical strategies for building resilience and managing stress at work.  Explore techniques for promoting work-life balance and self-care. Develop an action plan for creating a Resilience Ready work environment.   PRESENTER Dr. Glenda Clare is a Resilience Ready Expert. She is dually licensed in Clinical Mental Health and Addictions Counseling. She provides services to corporate teams, groups, individuals, and their families. She has worked as a Public Health Liaison for the NC HIV/STD Branch, a Substance Abuse Counselor for the Family Care Program at Duke University, a Program Associate for the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, NIDA Liaison, CHATT Center manager for the Danya Institute, a Principal Research Associate for the National Development and Research Institute (NDRI),  and Family Partner Specialist at the North Carolina State University Center for Family and Community Engagement. She is currently self-employed as a Behavioral Health Consultant, Private Practice Therapist, and Professional Speaker.  

Medication Assisted Treatment Friday July 12, 2024 from 9:00am- 12:00pm CT Facilitators: LaCinda Daugherty, MS LPC, and Brian Turner, LADC-MH VIRTUAL TRAINING 3 Free CEU'S will be available to LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC, CPRSS, CPS, and CM's. Discover the vital role of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in recovery. Participants will gain valuable insights, practical techniques, and clinical expertise to enhance your practice and empower your clients' recovery journeys. This event is hosted by Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association (OBHA), a SSW ATTC partner. This event is offered for free for any professional who resides or works within HHS Region 6 states AR, LA, NM, OK, and TX.

Data sources estimate that between 25 to 75% of people who survive different forms of abuse and/or a violent trauma develop issues related to substance use. Despite the prevalence of trauma, it often goes undetected particularly in people already dealing with life challenges and at high risk of substance use, misuse, and mental health problems. This interactive training will review variations of trauma and potential impacts on the mind, and how self-regulation techniques can help address traumatic reactions. The content will further discuss practice specific opportunities for integration of trauma-informed care principles and during various points of client interactions. Providers will learn how trauma-informed care provides a preventive approach to engagement and supports person-centered care. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-T

The New England ATTC, in partnership with Gateway Healthcare is providing intensive technical assistance in "Basic Motivational Interviewing" on 7/17/24 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with subject matter expert Robert Jope. Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building workshop provides participants with a review of the spirit and micro skills of MI, and focuses on using the strategies of the model to elicit change talk in conversation. Participants will integrate the spirit, skills, and strategies in practice conversations, and are encouraged to attend the Advanced MI workshop to develop proficiency in this method.  [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA please contact [email protected]]

Presented by: Scott Boyles and Mat Roosa, LCSW-R The collective struggle of healthcare systems to engage in timely and sustained implementation of the ASAM criteria and other EBPs has been well documented. Implementation science helps us to understand the key ingredients of effective implementation and sustainment and shows that didactic education is necessary but clearly not sufficient to ensure implementation success. This webinar will offer a brief overview of the ASAM Criteria Implementation Guide which is based on The NIATx model for improvement which has emerged during the last twenty years as a highly effective toolbox for implementation and improvement of EBPs. The Guide moves us toward a focused sequence of tested process tools for ASAM implementation (walk-through, flow chart, nominal group technique, data-driven PDSA cycles, etc.). Objectives Review and identify key concepts of the ASAM Criteria Implementation Guide Discuss how the ASAM Criteria's Guiding Principles Checklist and the ASAM Criteria Checklist can help identify and guide improvement strategies. Understand the NIATx model and the functions of the NIATx Charter Develop awareness around two or three ways the NIATx tools could be used to enhance services in alignment with the ASAM Principles Checklist. About the Speakers Scott Boyles is the Senior National Training Director for Train For Change Inc. With over 35 years of experience in the behavioral health field, he has acted as an inpatient and intensive outpatient counselor, clinical director and director. His experience includes extensive work in how to improve and provide services in rural and frontier communities. He has been a CARF Surveyor, a site auditor for state licensed addiction treatment programs (in multiple states) and contract manager for addiction treatment providers at the state level. Scott has a passion and expertise in system change approaches to support the implementation and use of evidenced based practices. For over two decades, in conjunction with his work in direct care Scott has been a consultant and trainer, with a focus on the utilizing and implementing the ASAM Criteria, individualized treatment planning, clinical documentation, Transtheoretical Model of Change and Motivational Interviewing. His consulting work has evolved from over 20 years of on-line experience. It includes group and individual coaching in regard to skill practice, service improvement and implementing best practices. Scott is a licensed Addiction Counselor, MINT Member and is a member of the ASAM Steering Committee. Mathew Roosa, LCSW-R is a consultant who provides training, coaching, technical assistance and planning support to universities, research studies, governments and health and human service provider organizations. He was a founding member of NIATx, and currently works part time at the UW Madison Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies (CHESS). Focusing on quality/ process improvement and implementation of evidence based practices, Mr. Roosa’s experience also includes psychotherapy for mental health and substance use in agencies and private practice, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Human Services and Social Work, agency administration, and governmental planning.

Evidence-based strategies: How Arkansas can better address the interconnected issues of syphilis, HCV, and substance use, improving health outcomes for individuals and communities July 17, 2024 12:00 noon to 1:00pm CT VIRTUAL TRAINING Facilitators: Stephanie Rose, DSW, LCSW, AADC, CS, DCC Assistant Professor, Program Director, Addiction Studies at University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and Amber Kincade, B.A., M.S. UCA Graduate Student This webinar will cover  the co-occurrence of syphilis, hepatitis C virus (HCV), and substance use in Arkansas requires a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach, combining medical, behavioral, and social interventions. Here are some best practices for dealing with these issues:  Integrated Screening and Testing,  Comprehensive Care Coordination,  Harm Reduction Strategies,  Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT),  Behavioral Health Interventions,  Training and Education for Healthcare Providers, Policy and Advocacy,  Data Collection and Monitoring and  Arkansas-Specific Resources and Data. The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) is an Educational Consortium partner of the SSW ATTC. This webinar is in response to a need in HHS Region 6 and intended for behavioral health professionals and students in AR, LA, NM, OK, and TX.

Various situations and perspectives are considered when helping individuals with substance use disorders, and subjectivity can blur the provision of client care and impact recovery and wellness outcomes. As such, professionals need to integrate ethical principles that are based on courage, empathy, humility, and respect. This three-hour interactive training will review the Canon of Ethical Principles for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Topics include definitions, principles, and questions emerging from challenging situations. Content will further discuss the concept of "do no harm,” confidentiality, self-disclosure and more, as they related to the Canon principles. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-T

DESCRIPTION This webinar will provide a foundational structure of understanding stimulant use disorders and will begin with connecting the neuroscience of addiction with a specific focus on stimulants and the impact drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine have on the brain. The first webinar will also address the impact of policy and historical treatment approaches and an exploration of the dynamics of stigma and discrimination as primary barriers in addiction care. This webinar will set a base of shared understanding that will facilitate the introduction and implementation of contingency management and other evidence-based practice is effective for the treatment of stimulant use disorder. The the training will also incorporate trauma informed care (TIC), and recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC) approaches. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this training, participants will be able to: Explore ways to enhance traditional treatment models and clinical approaches to adapt to the most current neuroscience and research to treat stimulant use disorders in more effective ways. Learn how understanding addiction as a chronic health condition can enhance implementing and the utilization of evidenced based interventions such as trauma informed care (TIC) and recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC) and support evidenced based approaches like contingency management. Utilize effective client centered strategies to address SUDs while supporting personal recovery and prevention. Utilize our understanding of the neuroscience of addiction to address and remove treatment barriers and obstructions such as bias and discrimination towards people with substance use disorders and improve outcomes.   INTENDED AUDIENCE  Professionals in the Behavior Health field PRESENTER                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Nicholas Szubiak, MSW, LCSW Nick brings more than 20 years of experience in direct service, administration, and clinical experience to the healthcare field. He is the Principal of NSI Consulting, an organization that provides support to integrated healthcare environments. Nick is the former Assistant Vice-President of Addiction and Recovery at the National Council for Behavioral Health. He has provided technical assistance, consultation and training toward bi-directional integration of behavioral health and primary care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), SBIRT, measurement-based care, and population health management. His experience includes MAT implementation, FQHC integration models and partnerships, trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented systems of care, health homes, and developing high-functioning teams to provide integrated care to the communities they serve. His expertise also involves systems change management, leadership development, and supervisory skills. Nick is known for his heartfelt presentations and has sat on various expert panels, partnering with many organizations as a subject matter expert. Nick is an adjunct professor at the University of Hawaii, Myron B. Thomas School of Social Work. He earned his master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University.            For immediate questions, contact [email protected]               

The New England ATTC, in partnership with Community Renewal Team is providing targeted technical assistance in Criminal Thinking and Antisocial Logic on 7/19/24 from 9:00-4:00 with subject matter expert Brenda Westberry. This training will introduce specific thinking patterns that underline criminal behavior patterns for justice involved clients. The use of evidenced based practices in assessment and treatment planning will be covered in addition to exploring how to deal specifically with these behaviors in criminal justice settings. [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA please contact [email protected]]

Peer Recovery Support Training Friday July 19, 2024 from 9:00am- 12:00pm CT Facilitators: Mary Jo Sullivan and Christi Reagan VIRTUAL TRAINING 3 Free CEUs will be available to LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC, CPRSS, CPS, and CM's. Uncover the impact of Peer Recovery Support (PRS). Utilize PRS to cultivate resilience and forge connections on the path to recovery. This event is hosted by Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association (OBHA), a SSW ATTC partner. This event is offered for free for any professional who resides or works within HHS Region 6 states AR, LA, NM, OK, and TX.

The purpose of the Leadership Institute Coaching Circles is to delve deeper into topics discussed at the Immersion training, check in and network with other participants, problem-solve any issues participants might be facing and encourage others in their leadership development. The purpose of the Leadership Institute Coaching Circles is to delve deeper into topics discussed at the Immersion training, check in and network with other participants, problem-solve any issues participants might be facing and encourage others in their leadership development. This coaching circle is part of the Leadership Institute program and is closed to outside participants. If you want to learn more about this initiative, please contact Bree at [email protected].

Need assistance applying and/or integrating the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria? Join On-the-Spot the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. CT for a one-hour session with an ASAM professional who will answer and discuss questions related to: program development; 6-dimensional assessment and treatment planning; and continued service, transfer and discharge management. Participants will have the opportunity to share case studies and receive guidance on how to use ASAM to make informed decisions with the client across the continuum of care. OtS is an open forum guided by the participants at each session. We look forward to meeting you and providing guidance on using ASAM. No registration required, join anytime within the hour. Join ASAM Integration and Application OtS anytime during the scheduled day/time using the Zoom login below: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/761231872 Step 2:  Join by Telephone (ONLY if device does not have a microphone built in) Dial: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 761 231 872

Virtual service delivery in the substance use and mental health treatment fields is here to stay, according to Meurer-Lynn (2023) and other notable researchers (Aafies- van Doom, et al., 2023; Shore, 2021; etc.). As such, how to blend in-person and virtual service (hybrid) delivery becomes an important question. Hybrid service delivery is a mixture of in-person sessions with videoconferencing sessions and may include phone check-ins. Hybrid service delivery models are known for providing flexibility, especially to clients with access issues, such as clients living in rural areas or those with transportation issues. Join the online consultation session every third Friday of the month to ask questions and discuss/share hybrid service delivery tips for practitioners. Examples of topics that can be discussed are: how to determine the right combination/ratio of virtual and in-person sessions; leveraging in-person and virtual (video and phone) sessions; negotiating a schedule with clients that will increase engagement, attendance, and adherence to treatment; what clinicians and administrators need to consider when initiating hybrid delivery services (e.g., reimbursement, privacy/security issues, staffing, telephone policies). To join Hybrid Service OtS use the Zoom login below on the scheduled time and day: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/99479731969 Step 2: Join by Telephone (ONLY if device doesn't have a microphone built in): Phone: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 994 7973 1969 Continuing education hours are not provided. 

Shot of a group of friends putting their hands together in prayer The purpose of this check-in meeting is to provide a supportive and educational space for faith community members to learn about trauma informed care principles and their application within faith-based settings. The goal is that participants will gain a foundational understanding of trauma-informed care and practical strategies to integrate these principles into their faith communities, fostering a more supportive and healing environment for all members.