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The Invitation to Change (ITC) support group is a holistic model designed to support families or loved ones impacted by substance use. This group empowers family members with strategies to encourage positive change in their loved ones while also fostering self-care and resilience. This group is open to anyone who serves as a support system for someone struggling with substance use. A family of 5 walking at the sunset Group goals include: Helping family members understand the behaviors associated with substance use Providing strategies that can help your loved one want to change and start to change Supporting the practices of self-awareness and self-compassion needed to sustain yourself on this challenging journey Creating a space of compassion and kindness, where family members can share their feelings and experiences with others who understand 📅 Dates: March 5 – July 2, 2025, for 15 weeks 🕚 Time: Every Wednesday from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CST) 📩 For more info about how to get involved, contact Amber Takens at [email protected].

Description: Opioid overdoses continue to rock neighborhoods, communities and families. As providers, we continue the tireless work that has helped the rates of overdoses to decline yet accept there is still much work ahead. In the interim, how do we respond to the emotional and psychological toll the overdose of a client or resident has on professionals? What are the best ways to support both staff and clients? This interactive discussion will review some of the main issues that arise when residents in recovery environments experience and don’t survive a recurrence. Content will review the behavioral, physical, and psychological responses to grief, self-care options and coping strategies. Discussion will also review overdose postvention activities that can help support staff and other residents impacted by overdose loss. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CTSS, CARC

DESCRIPTION This Learning Collaborative is for staff to reflect on the strategies, Cognitive Processing Disorder (CPD) toolkit, and a personalized integration plan for their practice. Included will be support for those whose integration plan includes colleagues or staff that they supervisor or lead. LEARNING OBJECTIVES -Identify participant's own challenges related to engaging clients who live with CPD. -Recite at least 5 strategies and opportunities from the toolkit to support work in engaging people living with CPD. -Apply strategies for modeling and implementing EBP strategies in working with people living with CPD and SUD. To submit any cases or questions for review, please use this link. The CPD Toolkit is now available and can be accessed here. *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY This event will not issue any Certificates of Attendance. Learning Collaborative 3 will be coming soon, June 3, 2025.  PRESENTER Laura Hinds MSW, LCSW is a clinical social worker with experience in medical, behavioral and mental health settings. Laura has had the pleasure of working with high acuity special needs populations and their providers for over 22 years. An alumna and instructor at Penn’s School of Social Policy and Practice for 13 years, and Bryn Mawr’s School of Social Work and Social Research for the past 4 years, Laura has supported the learning and education of new social workers, veterans in the field, and their interdisciplinary partners.

The Invitation to Change (ITC) support group is a holistic model designed to support families or loved ones impacted by substance use. This group empowers family members with strategies to encourage positive change in their loved ones while also fostering self-care and resilience. This group is open to anyone who serves as a support system for someone struggling with substance use. A family of 5 walking at the sunset Group goals include: Helping family members understand the behaviors associated with substance use Providing strategies that can help your loved one want to change and start to change Supporting the practices of self-awareness and self-compassion needed to sustain yourself on this challenging journey Creating a space of compassion and kindness, where family members can share their feelings and experiences with others who understand 📅 Dates: March 5 – July 2, 2025, for 15 weeks 🕚 Time: Every Wednesday from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CST) 📩 For more info about how to get involved, contact Amber Takens at [email protected].

Description: Brief interventions are short counseling sessions that incorporate motivational techniques and strategies to reduce alcohol consumption or other substance use. This interactive workshop reviews simple Motivational Interviewing (MI) strategies for having a person-centered brief conversation that helps evoke change. Using key MI strategies, the content offers practice opportunities to bridge between what we know of MI and what we can actually incorporate in practice. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CTSS, CARC

The final of eight immersive sessions designed for leaders committed to transforming workplace culture and enhancing employee well-being. Throughout this series, participants actively engage with the Workplace Well-Being Guidebook, applying its insights and strategies in each session to create a healthier, more supportive work environment. Friday groups take place from 10 - 11 am and 11:30 - 12:30 pm. Registration for this group is currently closed. For more information, please contact Andrea Dalton 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. Note: At this time, ASAM OtS will be focusing on ASAM 3rd Edition as the ASAM 4th Edition rollout has been slow across states. Questions specifically about ASAM 4th Edition may not be answered until more information about implementation is available. 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

Limited space available. Priority registration will be given to those working in Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI and those who have completed Level 1- Relational Skills. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based collaborative conversational style used to help strengthen an individual's own motivation and commitment to change. In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and practice the spirit and relational skills of MI.   Note: Participants must complete Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills (Level 1) to be eligible to attend the subsequent training in the MI series: Motivational Interviewing: Technical Skills (Level 2). Those who fully attend Level 1 will automatically receive an invitation to register to attend Level 2.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing Motivational Interviewing: Technical Skills (Level 2), participants will: Define and summarize the processes of focusing and evoking Identify different strategies for focusing and how to apply them to client interactions Define and recognize change talk, sustain talk, and discordance Differentiate between client cues of readiness, ambivalence, and discordance Construct effective responses to different client cues Design a plan for advancing individual MI skills   Training Dates: Sessions will take place on May 21, 28, and June 4, 2025, from 8:30 AM–11:30 AM CT / 9:30 AM–12:30 PM ET. NOTE: Participants must attend all sessions dates to receive NAADAC continuing education hours.   CONTINUING EDUCATION: Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 9 NAADAC certified continuing education (CE) hours. CE certificates are sent via email within two weeks after the conclusion of the training.     TRAINER: Laura A. Saunders, MSSW Laura A. Saunders, MSSW is with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Engineering, CHESS.  Since 2001, Laura has designed, facilitated, and delivered MI and SBIRT training and coaching in the fields of health care, human services, public health, and criminal justice.  She has coached hundreds of learners to use EBP’s to fidelity.  Laura has also conducted train the trainer events.  She joined the International group of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2006     To ensure all participants get the most out of these interactive virtual trainings, we ask that everyone be prepared to do the following in every session:     The Great Lakes A/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.

The Invitation to Change (ITC) support group is a holistic model designed to support families or loved ones impacted by substance use. This group empowers family members with strategies to encourage positive change in their loved ones while also fostering self-care and resilience. This group is open to anyone who serves as a support system for someone struggling with substance use. A family of 5 walking at the sunset Group goals include: Helping family members understand the behaviors associated with substance use Providing strategies that can help your loved one want to change and start to change Supporting the practices of self-awareness and self-compassion needed to sustain yourself on this challenging journey Creating a space of compassion and kindness, where family members can share their feelings and experiences with others who understand 📅 Dates: March 5 – July 2, 2025, for 15 weeks 🕚 Time: Every Wednesday from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CST) 📩 For more info about how to get involved, contact Amber Takens at [email protected].

The Invitation to Change (ITC) support group is a holistic model designed to support families or loved ones impacted by substance use. This group empowers family members with strategies to encourage positive change in their loved ones while also fostering self-care and resilience. This group is open to anyone who serves as a support system for someone struggling with substance use. A family of 5 walking at the sunset Group goals include: Helping family members understand the behaviors associated with substance use Providing strategies that can help your loved one want to change and start to change Supporting the practices of self-awareness and self-compassion needed to sustain yourself on this challenging journey Creating a space of compassion and kindness, where family members can share their feelings and experiences with others who understand 📅 Dates: March 5 – July 2, 2025, for 15 weeks 🕚 Time: Every Wednesday from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CST) 📩 For more info about how to get involved, contact Amber Takens at [email protected].

Washington State is working towards eliminating hepatitis C (Hep C) by 2030. People who currently or formerly use drugs are at the highest risk for Hep C. Providing Hep C services—such as screening, testing, treatment, and referrals—presents a valuable opportunity to engage this high-risk population, many of whom are already connected to healthcare. This Hep C training workshop is designed to raise awareness and foster interest in the community-based delivery of Hep C services, as well as enhance knowledge and readiness to adopt Hep C-related practices. Additional sessions for 3 other workforce types are also available: Behavioral Health Staff, Providers, and Medical Staff. Visit our Event Calendar to find dates/registration for those sessions. Main objectives Provide an overview of key aspects of hepatitis C – epidemiology, science, testing, treatment, and care pathways. Encourage organizations and providers to start or expand hepatitis C services for their clients. Highlight resources regarding hepatitis C to provide ongoing support to hepatitis C programs. 7-part structure Introduction and epidemiology Hepatitis C testing Hepatitis C treatment Care pathways Science Case studies Office hours About the trainer Apoorva Mallya is the Executive Director of the Hepatitis Education Project (HEP) – a nonprofit dedicated to combating viral hepatitis. In this role, he leads the organization’s work to raise awareness, drive supportive policies, educate, and deliver direct services to those at high-risk of viral hepatitis. He works closely with partners to drive towards hepatitis elimination. Previously, Apoorva worked for 15 years at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation focused on polio eradication and strengthening immunization systems. Apoorva worked with Governments and partners enhancing operations and developing innovations to overcome the last challenges and stop polio forever. In addition to an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, Apoorva has completed graduate certificates in epidemiology and development economics.  

The NIATx Change Leader Academy (CLA) is the web-based version of the popular NIATx Change Leader Academy. The CLA has given thousands of behavioral health organizations the tools to make real changes that improve their systems of care. This interactive, expert-led program includes four weekly 90-minute learning sessions. An optional organizational consultation is available following the four sessions. This training and consultation are offered at no cost and are supported by funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).   TRAINING SCHEDULE: Sessions will take place on June 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2025 from 1:00 PM–2:30 PM CT / 2:00 PM–3:30 PM ET. NOTE: Participants must attend all sessions dates to receive NAADAC continuing education hours.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants in the virtual CLA will learn: The NIATx principles and how they motivate positive change How to build a change team and integrate NIATx principles at the organizational level How to conduct a change project to improve a specific process within their organization   CONTINUING EDUCATION: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will be eligible to receive 6 NAADAC-certified continuing education (CE) hours. CE certificates will be sent to qualified individuals via email within two weeks after the training.     PRESENTER: Mat Roosa, LCSW-R Mat Roosa was a founding member of NIATx and has been a NIATx coach for a wide range of projects. He works as a consultant in the areas of quality improvement, organizational development, and planning, evidence-based practice implementation. His experience includes direct clinical practice in mental health and substance use services, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and human service agency administration.     The Great Lakes A/MHTTC 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.

A common approach in learning any complex skill is to work with experts assisting in the development of competencies. Motivational Interviewing (MI) On-the-Spot offers an opportunity to enhance practitioners’ skills and confidence in the utilization and integration of MI into practice by providing access to subject matter experts to obtain immediate feedback during a one-hour, online, open forum. Bring your questions and join in on the dialogue to increase MI knowledge and change clinical practice approaches through the utilization of an MI style of communication.   To join Motivational Interviewing OtS use the Zoom login below on the scheduled time and day: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84298416541 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: 842 9841 6541

The Invitation to Change (ITC) support group is a holistic model designed to support families or loved ones impacted by substance use. This group empowers family members with strategies to encourage positive change in their loved ones while also fostering self-care and resilience. This group is open to anyone who serves as a support system for someone struggling with substance use. A family of 5 walking at the sunset Group goals include: Helping family members understand the behaviors associated with substance use Providing strategies that can help your loved one want to change and start to change Supporting the practices of self-awareness and self-compassion needed to sustain yourself on this challenging journey Creating a space of compassion and kindness, where family members can share their feelings and experiences with others who understand 📅 Dates: March 5 – July 2, 2025, for 15 weeks 🕚 Time: Every Wednesday from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CST) 📩 For more info about how to get involved, contact Amber Takens at [email protected].

Washington State is working towards eliminating hepatitis C (Hep C) by 2030. People who currently or formerly use drugs are at the highest risk for Hep C. Providing Hep C services—such as screening, testing, treatment, and referrals—presents a valuable opportunity to engage this high-risk population, many of whom are already connected to healthcare. This Hep C training workshop is designed to raise awareness and foster interest in the community-based delivery of Hep C services, as well as enhance knowledge and readiness to adopt Hep C-related practices. Additional sessions for 3 other workforce types are also available: Behavioral Health Staff, Providers, and Administrators. Visit our Event Calendar to find dates/registration for those sessions. Main objectives Provide an overview of key aspects of hepatitis C – epidemiology, science, testing, treatment, and care pathways. Encourage organizations and providers to start or expand hepatitis C services for their clients. Highlight resources regarding hepatitis C to provide ongoing support to hepatitis C programs. 7-part structure Introduction and epidemiology Hepatitis C testing Hepatitis C treatment Care pathways Science Case studies Office hours About the trainer Apoorva Mallya is the Executive Director of the Hepatitis Education Project (HEP) – a nonprofit dedicated to combating viral hepatitis. In this role, he leads the organization’s work to raise awareness, drive supportive policies, educate, and deliver direct services to those at high-risk of viral hepatitis. He works closely with partners to drive towards hepatitis elimination. Previously, Apoorva worked for 15 years at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation focused on polio eradication and strengthening immunization systems. Apoorva worked with Governments and partners enhancing operations and developing innovations to overcome the last challenges and stop polio forever. In addition to an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, Apoorva has completed graduate certificates in epidemiology and development economics.  

The Invitation to Change (ITC) support group is a holistic model designed to support families or loved ones impacted by substance use. This group empowers family members with strategies to encourage positive change in their loved ones while also fostering self-care and resilience. This group is open to anyone who serves as a support system for someone struggling with substance use. A family of 5 walking at the sunset Group goals include: Helping family members understand the behaviors associated with substance use Providing strategies that can help your loved one want to change and start to change Supporting the practices of self-awareness and self-compassion needed to sustain yourself on this challenging journey Creating a space of compassion and kindness, where family members can share their feelings and experiences with others who understand 📅 Dates: March 5 – July 2, 2025, for 15 weeks 🕚 Time: Every Wednesday from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CST) 📩 For more info about how to get involved, contact Amber Takens at [email protected].

Date: June 17th to July 22nd, 2024, Every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm CT   Description: Supervision is more than tending to schedules, checking documentation, and reviewing cases. Clinical supervisors are in the unique position to assist clinicians in their ongoing clinical skill development. Adopting the concept of deliberate practice, supervisors can help clinicians implement clinical skills that may lead to better outcomes for the people they serve. These interactive sessions will guide participants in exploring current practices, focusing on skill practice to enhance supervision, and incorporating routine feedback for specific skills. Participants will practice using real- and case-examples to examine managing feedback, difficult situations, and cultural differences.   CEUs will be available for participants who complete the series.   What is an Enhanced Professional Learning Series? An EPL is an online interactive training and consultation series designed to encourage workplace learning.  EPLs use current technologies and instructional/consultation activities to provide real-time skill-based learning and practice through group and self-study activities, reading assignments, and discussions.  The main goal of an EPL is to build a community of practice where all participants actively engage with other professionals  and consultants. It's MORE than just a webinar! This series is in response to a need in HHS Region 6 and intended for behavioral health professionals, peer professionals, and others who work or reside  in AR, LA, NM, OK, and TX. If you are outside of Region 6 and interested in attended, you will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified if space become available.    Registration is coming soon! For interest or questions, please email [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. Note: At this time, ASAM OtS will be focusing on ASAM 3rd Edition as the ASAM 4th Edition rollout has been slow across states. Questions specifically about ASAM 4th Edition may not be answered until more information about implementation is available. 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

1.5 CME/CE credits available. For details and accreditation information, download our flyer. In this session, Kathleen T. Brady, MD, PhD, of the Medical University of South Carolina, will discuss the NIDA N Clinical Trials Network (CTN) study CTN-0108, “Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Methamphetamine/Cocaine Use Disorder,” a pilot study that aims to determine the feasibility, effectiveness, and safety for 20 sessions of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) versus sham in adults with a diagnosed methamphetamine or cocaine use disorder. Dr. Brady, co-Principal Investigator for CTN-0108, will present the rationale for the study, including the literature supporting the use of rTMS in stimulant use disorder, as well as the study methodology and preliminary results. Objectives: List 3 key research findings supporting the use of TMS in treating substance use disorders Describe at least 3 key elements of the methodology for a trial of TMS in treating simulant use disorders Identify at least 3 preliminary data points from the CTN-0108 study About the presenter: Kathleen T. Brady, M.D., Ph.D. Distinguished University Professor Director, South Carolina Clinical and Translational Research Institute Medical University of South Carolina Dr. Brady is an experienced clinical and translational researcher and has been conducting scientific investigations and clinical work in the field of addictions and psychiatric disorders for over 40 years. Her focus is on pharmacotherapy and neurobiology of addictions, comorbid psychiatric disorders and gender differences in addictions.  She has received numerous federal research grants and has published over 400 peer-reviewed journal articles and edited/co-edited 10 books.  She is the former Vice President for Research at the Medical University of South Carolina.  She has been a member of AAAP for over 25 years  and has served at the President of the Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Use Disorders (AMERSA), the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) and is the immediate past president of International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM). Sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network.  

Limited space available. Priority registration will be given to those working in Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI and those who have completed Level 1- Relational Skills and Level 2- Technical Skills.   Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based method for reducing harm and improving outcomes for patients with substance use disorders. This SBIRT training will prepare participants to deliver SBIRT interventions in health care and other settings. In this interactive, instructor-led workshop, you will learn the SBIRT process, practice using SBIRT screening tools, practice administering and interpreting assessments, and understand how to give feedback and make recommendations, including recommendations for treatment.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Define the five categories of use on the substance use continuum Explain the rationale for universal SBIRT Understand how to use motivational interviewing to conduct each step of the SBIRT process (screening, brief assessment, and intervention/referral) Administer SBIRT to adult patients Discuss how to conduct patient follow-up after initial SBIRT sessions Describe indications, adverse effects, and dosing for FDA-approved medications for substance use disorders Delineate common barriers to administering high-quality SBIRT systematically to all patients and how to overcome those barriers     TRAINING SCHEDULE: Sessions will take place on July 16, 23 and 30, 2025, from 8:30 AM–11:30 AM CT / 9:30 AM–12:30 PM ET. The last session on July 30, 2025, will be shortened: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM CT / 9:30 AM–11:30 AM ET. NOTE: Participants must attend all sessions dates to receive NAADAC continuing education hours.   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 8 NAADAC-certified continuing education (CE) hours. CE certificates are sent to qualifying individuals via email within two weeks after the event or training.     TRAINER: Laura A. Saunders, MSSW Laura A. Saunders, MSSW is with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Engineering, CHESS.  Since 2001, Laura has designed, facilitated, and delivered MI and SBIRT training and coaching in the fields of health care, human services, public health, and criminal justice.  She has coached hundreds of learners to use EBP’s to fidelity.  Laura has also conducted train the trainer events.  She joined the International group of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2006   To ensure all participants get the most out of these interactive virtual trainings, we ask that everyone be prepared to do the following in every session: The Great Lakes A/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.