Past Events

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/280136361 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: 280 136 361

This training is for North Sound BHO providers only.  This Introduction to Motivational Interviewing workshop is designed to increase providers’ capacity to deliver evidence based practices and operate from a recovery oriented system of care perspective. Participants of this training will have a number of opportunities for practice and skills development through the use of role-plays, real-plays, and interactive group exercises. Video and live demonstrations will also be used to enhance the learning process. The training is designed for professionals working in education, corrections, mental health, substance abuse, and case management. The second day of this training will be held on June 28th, 2019.

This half-day course will introduce participants to crystal methamphetamine use among MSM, which has increased recently in New York City among MSM of color. It will describe crystal meth, routes of administration, reasons why people use it, and some treatment options.

Julia Alexander, State Project Manager - IN, will exhibit at the 22nd Annual Mental health and Addiction Symposium: Indianapolis, IN.

This session is for Idaho learning collaborative partners only. This is the one of 8 sessions for participants of the Northwest ATTC's Idaho SUD Provider Motivational Interviewing Learning Collaborative, which aims to enhance providers' MI skills and further develop their ability to conceptualize client cases through the lens of MI.

Is your health center ready to integrate and implement SBIRT? Join us for a one-hour session with a knowledgeable SBIRT professional who will answer and discuss questions related to: administration and use of screening materials including the AUDIT, DAST, and the CRAFFT among others; brief interventions and referrals to treatment including making effective warm handoffs; and workflow and integration of SBIRT into medical settings. Participants will have the opportunity to share case studies and receive guidance on how to integrate SBIRT into their health center sustainably. We look forward to meeting you and providing guidance on implementing SBIRT.   To join OtS SBIRT Implementation 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/726139665 Step 2:  Join by Telephone (ONLY if device does not have a microphone built in): Phone: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)                Meeting ID: 726 139 665 Joining via web-cam is strongly encouraged.

The purpose of this group is to offer a regular platform for learning and consultation related to videocounseling case reviews, legalities and ethics, rules and regulations, and jurisdictional and licensing issues. It also provides an opportunity to develop effective strategies and skills that are key to effectively working with clients using this approach. This consultation group will explore a variety of topics and activities that promotes learning about the potential successes, challenges, and pitfalls of using videocounseling to offer clinical services in a behavioral health setting, as well as enhance participants’ videocounseling skills.  During this interactive session, participants and facilitators will provide feedback to each other on the visible office environment, including lighting, sound, and ambiance. This is a free, open consultation group offered by the Mountain Plains ATTC (HHS Region 8). No registration is required. Use the link below to Join on the scheduled day/time. Step 1:  Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android. https://zoom.us/j/490144014 Step 2:  Join by Telephone (ONLY if device does not have a built in microphone)https://zoom.us/j/490144014                  Phone: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)                  Meeting ID: 490 144 014 Joining via webcam is strongly encouraged. We look forward to seeing you there!  

Sean A. Bear I, BA, CADC, Meskwaki; and Robert Rohret, MPH   Check your time zone:

7th Annual ADACBGA Conference  - Cobb Galleria Centre Atlanta, Georgia Embracing & Enhancing Clinical Competence Our goal is to provide competency-based certification that will assure quality care for those affected by substance abuse. Certification offers evidence that standards of knowledge, skill, experience, and demonstration of competency have been met.  

These training sessions focus on how to conduct screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for alcohol and other illicit drug use. Attendees gain knowledge and skills in assessment, screening, brief interventions, and referral to treatment for substance use disorders. Training in SBIRT basics is combined with our training in Motivational Interviewing (MI), where providers gain knowledge and skills in MI techniques in order to promote behavior change related to substance use disorders. Such skills in SBIRT and MI are expected to improve HIV outcomes through increased detection and intervention of co-occurring alcohol or drug use disorders.

In collaboration with Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA), the Great Lakes ATTC is providing TA for a learning collaborative with Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout the state of Wisconsin. Through this learning collaborative, participating FQHCs will learn strategies on how to implement and increase the capacity for the use of medication for opioid use disorders (MOUDs) to treat their patients with OUDs.   This is a closed event. However, you can learn more about our upcoming training and technical events on the Great Lakes ATTC website under Upcoming Events. If no upcoming events are taking place near you, please contact your nearest state project manager to inquire about future training opportunities in your region.

Training is available for physicians interested in seeking their waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid use disorders. To obtain the waiver to prescribe, providers are required to take eight hours of training. Following trainings, physicians who have successfully completed the course, may apply to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) to obtain the waiver.

Northwest ATTC trainer K. Michelle Peavy, PhD, will be giving this presentation about medications for opioid use disorder at the NAADAC Northwest Regional Conference. To attend, please register for the conference at https://www.naadac.org/northwest-regional-conference.

This Learning Collaborative is by invitation only.  Getting families on board with treatment goals can make treatment more effective, but it can be challenging to get family members to come in to counseling and engage in positive behaviors. This learning collaborative will review research on the benefits of family involvement in counseling and help clinicians develop skills which will promote family participation in session to support treatment goals for youth. This entirely virtual course is divided into three sections: 1. One 4-hour large group lecture-oriented workshop, which will focus on how engaging families in treatment can be effective, ways it can be problematic, and methods for successful integration of family members in the treatment process. June 14, 2019, 9am-1pm. 2. One 2-hour small group workshop, which will provide participants a smaller venue to more easily discuss family engagement skills and practice using new tools. Participants will practice using the skills with the trainer present and ready to assist in real time. 3. Four monthly follow-up small group technical assistance meetings, which will help participants incorporate skills into their practice. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss ways they are trying the skills, and discuss methods of improvement. Topics include: family dynamic clinical presentations, how to deal with conflict, maintaining connection with your client, when to refer to family therapy, and more. For a schedule of the small group workshops and small group TA meetings, download the course flyer above.

For healthcare professionals serving  the HIV community or communities at risk of acquiring HIV Breakfast and lunch will be provided, seats are limited Objectives: Review the epidemiology of the local HIV epidemic Explore the effects of substance use disorders on health and assess barriers to care Identify evidence-based treatments for mental health and meth use Discuss local and regional resources for treatment of substance use and mental health  

This one day course will introduce participants to marijuana and some of the changes around legalizing recreational marijuana in New York State.

This training of trainers (ToT) is for facilitators who will offer this course to non-clinical and clinical providers who use various forms of technology in their work and personal lives. The rapid advance of technology has blurred the line between work and personal life and presents unique ethical dilemmas that must be considered in social service settings. This training provides an overview of current ethical frameworks and highlights the impact of technology on ethics in day to day service interaction. Participants will consider self-disclosure, program and organizational policies, safe & appropriate use of email, texts, and social networking sites.

The NIATx Change Leader Academy is a one-day face-to-face workshop followed by three months of peer networking and support from a NIATx coach. The CLA trains change leaders in the NIATx model of process improvement: a structured, team-based approach to change management for organizations large and small. In this interactive training session, attendees will learn the four essential NIATx tools and develop a clear plan for a change project.

The Leadership Institute is a 7-month individualized leadership development program. The Leadership Institute Booster Session is the second in-person portion of this program. National speaker, Karina Forrest-Perkins will present a 1-day workshop on the topic Trauma in Leadership. Registration is closed for this event. If you have any questions about the Leadership Institute, please contact Bree Sherry at [email protected].

This webinar will examine the bidirectional relationship between trauma and substance use disorders (SUDs). Environmental, biological, and psychological factors that predispose survivors to co-occurring PTSD and SUDs will be highlighted. The webinar will also discuss the various treatment options for trauma related disorders and substance use disorders.    

The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities. This webinar will discuss how health care organizations need to ensure that awareness, adoption, and implementation of the National CLAS Standards are incorporated to have a more inclusive definition of culture in order to better serve Men Who Have Sex with Men. OBJECTIVES: Highlights of the enhanced CLAS Standards that contribute to positive health outcomes for Men who have sex with Men populations Increased awareness on Health, Healthcare and Intersectionality for Men who have sex with Men The impacts of health equity and demographics/societal issues on Men who have sex with Men A profile of innovative services and programming to support wellness for this population   PRESENTERS: JACQUELINE COLEMAN, MEd, MSM, BA, CPC, certified professional coach with extensive experience as a senior program manager. Jacqueline has expertise in workforce development, organizational development, and contract management. ANTHONY FOX, LGPC, currently serves as the Division Chief for the Capacity Building, Housing and Community Partnerships Division within the HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, and TB Administration for the District of Columbia Department of Health. He is responsible for administration and oversight of all housing, training, partnerships, capacity building and technical assistance activities. Anthony is a licensed LGPC in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia and is a PhD candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Walden University.