Past Events

This course will provide an updated version of the NIDA and SAMHSA’s Blending Initiative product, originally entitled “Buprenophine Treatment: A Training for Multidisciplinary Professionals”. The primary goal of this training package is to create awareness among addiction professionals about medications currently approved by the FDA and used in the treatment of opioid dependence. The course includes information about what to expect when someone is treated with medication, information about the legislation that permits office based buprenorphine treatment, the science of addiction, the mechanism of each medication, patient selection criteria and associated patient counseling and therapeutic issues. OBJECTIVES: As a result of this training participants will: •Review the history of opioid treatment in the United States; •Discuss changes in the laws regarding treatment of opioid addiction and the implications for the treatment system; •Learn how medication will benefit the delivery of opioid treatment and the types of medications used to treat opioid use disorder; and •Possess knowledge about the demographics of people affected by opioid use disorder.

This one-day training, which has a prerequisite of at least a one-day Motivational Interviewing training, will delve further into this evidence-based approach and will provide participants with an opportunity to explore creative ways of integrating this approach into an effective therapeutic intervention. During this workshop, participants will briefly review and practice Motivational Interviewing spirit and some basic skills with an overview of what's important. Participants will learn about change talk and methods of eliciting and also learn how Motivational Interviewing overlaps and integrates with other therapeutic methods. Strategies for coaching and supervision motivational interviewing will be reviewed. Objectives: Participants will be able to: review and practice Motivational Interviewing; explore change talk and methods; and describe how Motivational Interviewing integrates with other therapeutic methods.

Aggressive and drug-seeking behavior creates unique and often frustrating challenges in clinical settings, often these behaviors a fueled by substance use and trauma related disorders. This presentation will offer strategies for addressing these behaviors in an assertive and therapeutic approach while retaining patient engagement. This interactive and experiential presentation offers an overview of the impact of trauma on the recovery process from a social, biological, psychological, and spiritual perspective and will provide clinicians with skills to work people affected by substance use and trauma throughout their recovery, as well as, understanding the conceptual framework of trauma-informed practice. OBJECTIVES: As a result of this training, participant will be able to: describe the impact of trauma and substance use on the brain, body, and behavior; conceptualize a case study from a trauma-informed framework; and recognize the cumulative effect of Adverse Childhood experiences on the brain and coping.

This training will survey the impact of substance use disorders on the economy in general and on workplaces in particular with a strong focus on the benefits of intentionally incorporating people in recovery into the workforce. Recovery-ready workplaces support their communities by recognizing recovery from substance use disorder as a strength and by being willing to work intentionally with people in recovery. They encourage a healthy and safe environment where employers, employees, and communities can collaborate to create positive change and eliminate barriers for those impacted by addiction. This training is designed to be provided to employers who are considering hiring people in recovery, not recovery professionals themselves. Recovery professionals or employment professionals taking this course will be able to use this material for messaging in conversations with prospective employers. OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to: describe the impact of substance use disorders in the workplace; list potential barriers to employment for people in recovery; identify benefits of hiring people in recovery; define recovery; explain the relationship between language and stigma; and describe how to cultivate a recovery-ready workplace.

Join this one-hour forum with knowledgeable providers and subject matter expert(s) who will answer questions and lead discussions around a variety of topics related to successes and challenges of using videoconferencing to offer clinical/peer recovery services via telehealth. Please join anytime during the session to ask your questions and share your thoughts and experiences regarding the transition of services to the use of videoconferencing methods. The CoE-PHI will participate in this series on August 25 and September 22 to provide guidance on privacy law application to telehealth delivery of SUD services, as well as information about the recent changes to the federal SUD privacy regulations (42 CFR Part 2) and upcoming changes to implement the CARES Act. Ample time for Q&A will be provided.   Guest: The Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information Clinical Consultant & Co-host: Maryellen Evers, LCSW, CAADC Note: Due to the anticipated number of participants for this event, registration is required to receive the login information for each session

Talking circles are based on the tradition of sharing circles.  Please join us together for our fourth virtual talking circle event. This event is held bi-weekly. This group will be facilitated by a Native guest and will focus on concerns about yourself, your family, your work, and/or your tribal community that you may be experiencing during these uncertain times. There is no fee or expectation to participate in this event. This is a respectful meeting space. Come share your concerns, offer support, and respect the group’s privacy. 1:30-3 EDT . 12:30-2 CDT . 11:30-1 MDT . 10:30-12 PDT . 9:30-11 . AKDT

This training will focus on the philosophy, principles, and practice of harm reduction. Participants will learn about how harm reduction can impact opioid over doses, HCV, HIV/AIDS, and other health conditions. Participants will also explore the context in which change occurs and will learn about the multiple strategies that affect, promote, and sustain healthy behaviors.

The central theme and purpose of the Criminal Justice System is to deliver an efficient, effective, fair, justice process that benefits society, restores the victim and holds the offender accountable. The criminal justice system has the unique ability to influence a person shortly after an arrest, and thus persuade that client to enter and remain in treatment. Drug courts require judges to step beyond their traditionally independent arbiter roles and develop new expertise. Prosecutors, defense counsel and probation authorities participate in the design of, screening, eligibility, and case-processing policies and procedures to guarantee that due process rights and public safety needs are served. However, within the structure of government and the criminal justicesystem, personally held biases and prejudice have permeated laws and regulations that purposefully limit, deny and obstruct a groups equal access to the same opportunities and resources that are shared among others in society. Inter social treatment and unequal government regulation have been historically inescapable in our society. Inequality of condition and inequality of opportunity mix together wealth, prestige and power and is given to the decision makers in the criminal justice system and intentionally or unintentionally create conditions for social injustices. In this workshop we will discuss the co-dependent issues of Intersocial treatment and unequal government regulation and the impact it has on our work with clients and operating procedures of both the treatment and criminal justice system components. This is a hands-on experiential workshop for all participants. Objectives: Participants will: • Identify the unique factors that explicit and implicit conditions of social injustices have had on their work as professionals. • Analyze the personal effects of inequalities and Injustices on the behavioral health and treatment well being of clients.

Description: Motivational interviewing is an evidence based, conversation model for evoking and enhancing intrinsic motivation to change behaviors. In this two-part 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.  Credits: This training meets the requirements for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). Participants must attend both sessions IN THEIR ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion.  All participants registering are required to turn on their video cameras and to actively participate in order to receive credit.

This is the final virtual session in part 2 of the larger series: Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Provide Clinical Supervision for Substance Use Disorders. The virtual sessions prepare the clinical supervisor to observe job performance, provide feedback and coaching, prioritize learning needs, and develop achievable learning objectives.  This cohort is full. If you are interested in participating in a future cohort, please email Bree at [email protected].  

The American Indian and Alaska Native ATTC and MHTTC have invited spiritual leaders from American Indian and Alaska Native communities to come together to discuss the importance of spirituality in our culture. Continuing discussions will cover broader topics of spirituality in Native American and Alaska Native culture, and will be open for all participants to join the discussion. Bi-weekly on Fridays 2-4 EDT . 1-3 CDT . 12-2 MDT . 11-1 PDT . 10-12 ADT

The semi-annual meeting of the Mountain Plans ATTC Workgroup for Health Professional Educators.

Description: Professional boundaries set the parameters for effective and appropriate interaction between professionals and the persons they have the opportunity to serve. They protect the client as well as the provider. This conversation will discuss professionalism and ethics, dual relationships, and how to maintain professional boundaries that are essential for achieving client goals. Credits: This training meets the requirements for one renewal hour (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and one initial hour (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). Participants must attend the session in its entirety to receive a certificate of completion.

[This is a closed event] During this training, participants will learn about the nuts and bolts of implementing Contingency Management (CM), an evidence-based treatment method that utilizes motivational incentives for individuals with Substance Use Disorders. The training will focus on discussing key elements for designing and refining CM protocol, such as identifying a target behavior for patients to work on and anticipating barriers or challenges in implementing CM.

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 Joining via web-cam is strongly encouraged.

This event  is aimed at staff working in the field of substance abuse. This event will train the audience in the theoretical Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) framework for people with substance use disorders.This event will be held in Spanish.

Tele-health systems for client services are becoming an expectation rather than an exception. Most SUD agencies are either already equipped with a telehealth option, or can quickly develop a telehealth plan to serve clients virtually.  This webinar will focus on the growing need for similar virtual services for Clinical Supervision. Various platforms will be reviewed and best practices will be discussed. Practical tips on the structure and content as well as the challenges of virtual supervision will be examined.  Objectives:  1. Describe how to structure virtual Clinical Supervision 2. Discuss three different platforms for virtual CS delivery 3. Identity both strength and challenges in virtual CS   ============================================================================================= Presenter: Alan Lyme, LISW, MAC, CCS   Alan Lyme, LISW, MAC, CCS brings respected and innovative clinical and program management skills as the Director of Training for the Phoenix Center in Greenville, South Carolina. With 25 years of clinical experience, Alan has been an active member of MINT ( Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers) since 2004, earning MINT Trainer Certification. He is an internationally certified clinical supervisor, a master addictions counselor, and a Leadership Challenge Workshop certified master. He is concurrently the trainer for South Carolina's most recent SBIRT (Screening, Bref Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) grant, as he has been for several SBIRT grants since 2009. An IC&RC Certified Clinical Supervisor since 2008, Alan recently received CCS reciprocity through SCAADAC. He can be contacted at [email protected]

August’s webinar Getting Paid: Coverage for Underserved Populations: Who, What, How?, will provide information on federal and state payors and coverage for opioid use disorder treatment for patients with complex needs and efficient MAT practices. We will discuss treatment for a variety of underserved populations, including veterans, individuals preparing to re-enter communities after periods in custody, adolescents, and more.   At the end of the webinar, participants will be familiar with:  Federal and state payors and coverage of opioid use disorder treatment and recovery supports for patients with complex needs  Efficient MAT practice: strategies that minimize the time required to meet the full range of patient needs  Increasing treatment adherence and improving outcomes: veterans, individuals preparing to re-enter communities after periods in custody, adolescents, women, Latino and African American adults, youth as well as clients of Tribal & Urban Indian Health Centers  

6 CONSECUTIVE THURSDAYS: JULY 23, JULY 30, AUGUST 6, AUGUST 13, AUGUST 20, AND AUGUST 27, 2020 11:00AM-12:00PM CST The impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the behavioral health system of care is still unfolding. In the upcoming months and years, the system will face unprecedented economic challenges, combined with an anticipated increase in the demand for services. It will be a time of disruption and change. Recovery Communities have experience with successfully responding to change with innovation. We utilize local participatory processes to build pathways to recovery grounded in natural communities that offer safety and shelter, build financial and human resources, nourish wellness, and sustain long-term recovery.   This series draws from the experiences of multiple recovery communities and provides models for how successful community-based recovery programs can be fostered and sustained in the turbulent times ahead. The goal for the series is not to provide a set of complete solutions, but rather to stimulate discussion and highlight practical approaches to advancing community resilience and recovery that are applicable to many communities across the nation during the pandemic and beyond. .  To register for the entire series view registration link.  Brought to you in partnership by Great Lakes ATTC (Region 5), Northwest ATTC (Region 10), Mid America ATTC (Region 7), and South Southwest ATTC (Region 6). 

The New England ATTC is hosting this webinar which will focus on how the ADA applies to addiction services in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.  Today, 30 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), thousands of people in recovery from addiction are unaware of their civil rights under the law. The ADA insures that people with addiction to alcohol, and in recovery from opioids and other drugs have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Find out how the New England ADA addresses alcohol and substance use disorders differently. This session will also introduce how the ADA applies to addiction in three phases of employment: pre offer, post offer, and employment. These differences will be illustrated with scenarios about alcohol, opioids, cocaine and marijuana. Objectives of this webinar are: #1: Understand the ADA’s definition of disability and how it applies to addiction and recovery. #2: Distinguish how the ADA applies to people with addiction to alcohol, and those in recovery from opioids and other drugs. #3: Learn which protections the ADA provides in access to: employment, state and local government services and places of public accommodations. #4: Learn about dos and don’ts during the three stages of employment (interview and application, post offer and pre-employment, and during employment).

Objectives for this session: Clarification of Values Cultural Considerations Building Trust Steps to Engaging American Indian/Alaska Native (Native) patients Supervision Stress/Stress Management and Self-care

Build your Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills through the free Motivational Interviewing Learning Collaborative! Third Wednesday each month, beginning February 19, 2020.  10:00-10:45am CST The Great Lakes MHTTC and PTTC will host a series of interactive calls via Zoom for people who want to enhance their MI skills. This learning opportunity provides practitioners with a no-cost, easy to access opportunity to continue to build their practice skills towards fidelity. All sessions will be geared towards multiple levels of learning. Attend all sessions or select from the menu (see list of dates and topics below). Calls last for 45 minutes You only need to register one time for the Zoom link to the calls  ​​​ Trainer: Laura Saunders State Project Manager, Wisconsin Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC Laura A. Saunders, MSSW, is the Wisconsin State Project Manager for the Great Lakes Addiction, Mental Health and Prevention Technology Transfer  Centers. Her position is housed at the UW–Madison, where she’s worked since 1988. Since 2001, Laura has provided SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing training to physicians, nurses, medical students, psychologists, specialty addiction treatment providers, social workers, physical therapists, health educators, and staff who work in correctional settings. She has provided feedback and coaching to hundreds of social workers, correctional staff,  and other human service providers who are interested in using evidence-based practices with fidelity. Laura joined the international group of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2006 (Sophia, Bulgaria) and is an active member of the Wisconsin MINT group. Topics by Date February 19 Your MI Spirit Is Showing March 18  Let Your Partner (Client, Consumer, Customer, Patient) Know You're Working Hard to Understand April 15 WHY Not Ask WHY And Other Things to Think About With Open Questions May 20 Taming Your Inner Cheerleader: Be Proud Of You and How Well You Can Use Affirmations June 17 Gold Star Things to Say (Genuinely!)  July 15 What To Do When the Client Says Something About Changing Their Behavior August 19 What to Do When The Client Seems Stuck About Changing Their Behavior September 16  Pay Attention to Discord October 21 Guess What Happens When You Ask for Change Talk? November 18:   TBD December 16:   TBD 

Integrated treatment is the buzzword of the day, but what does it really look like? What is possible given funding restrictions and siloed services? Join the Northwest, Great Lakes, and Northwest & Caribbean ATTCs for a five-part webinar series to explore these questions and learn more from national experts.  Webinar 3: August 19, 2020 Best Practices for Co-occurring Disorders Treatment: Staffing and Training Organizational staffing directly impacts program capacity for integrated treatment, particularly whether an organization’s staff composition includes staff with dual licensure or extensive experience treating individuals with co-occurring disorders. This webinar will address strategies for staffing, supervision, and training that can contribute to an improved infrastructure and ongoing staff development that will enhance integrated care.  

  What is Ask the Expert? Beginning in February 2020, SATTC will host "Ask the Expert" the 2nd Tuesday of every month on topics surrounding Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), co-occurring diseases, health disparities, and more. Experts in the field will share the latest knowledge and answer questions from our community. As professionals and practitioners move beyond webinars and training to more Intensive Technical Assistance (TA) needs, Ask the Expert becomes an infinite space to ask questions and increase your knowledge on some of the most popular and buzzing topics in the behavioral health and SUD fields. Objectives: To increase the knowledge capacity surrounding SUDs/OUDs To increase the awareness of emerging SUD hot topics and provide expert-level knowledge on myths surrounding many of them ..................................................................................... August's Open DIALOGUE Openly dialogue about the role you play in impacting access and retention of in substance abuse treatment while shedding light on the racial and LGBTQ+ disparities. Session Host : Lawrence Bryant, Ph.D., MPH, RRT, BSW, AAS A Little about Dr. Bryant:  As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health Opioid Strategic Planning Multicultural Workgroup, Dr. Bryant brings a plethora of experiences dealing with substance use disorders through clinical practice, policy, and research. He has been successful in developing and implementing a statewide strategic plan for the state of Georgia in response to the opioid and prescription drug overdose epidemic. As a part-time Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University, Health Promotion Department, Dr Bryant has received funding from The Georgia Department of Public Health to do a needs assessment in support of the Statewide Strategic Plan for Opioid Abuse. Dr Bryant just receives certification in contact tracing and plans to utilize this knowledge to train other in this technique Dr Bryant continues to publish in the field of public health and holds dual positions in both public health and psychology at Capella University. Dr Bryant is also a registered respiratory therapist, fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in the field of pediatrics