Past Events

  The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) promotes the importance of implementing an effective Crisis Response System as it benefits not only individuals, but families and communities as well. This 2-part webinar series will provide an overview of the goals and strategies when designing and implementing an effective Crisis Response System, promotion and use of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and effective suicide prevention efforts for both clinicians and peer support specialists when encountering individuals at risk including factors related to age and culture.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this webinar series, participants will be able to:   Describe the goals and strategies of the Crisis Now model. Explain the impact that risk and protective factors have on individuals, families, and communities. Identify warning signs and increase individual willingness and ability to intervene with a person at risk for suicide. Discuss and analyze the key differences in behavioral health responses to crisis and suicide prevention efforts across the lifespan and culture.  

Scott Walters, PhD, will present on harm reduction approaches for opioid use disorder (OUD) that aim to reduce the negative consequences associated with opioid use without requiring immediate abstinence. They prioritize the well-being and safety of individuals with OUD, recognizing the challenges they face in achieving complete sobriety. When considering different harm reduction strategies, collaboration with the individual is essential to identify the most suitable approach. While harm reduction aims to be inclusive, certain factors such as risk level, co-occurring conditions, environment, and client goals and preferences may influence the appropriateness and effectiveness of specific interventions. This presentation will review the current literature on harm reduction, discuss factors affecting strategy suitability and effectiveness, and demonstrate how to use motivational interviewing to engage and motivate clients in adopting strategies to minimize drug use risks. By actively involving individuals in harm reduction, providers can optimize benefits and support the well-being of people with OUD.   Recognize and describe the advantages and potential drawbacks of key harm reduction strategies used in the context of OUD. Identify and explain client-specific factors that can impact the appropriateness and effectiveness of harm reduction strategies for individuals with OUD. Describe how motivational interviewing can be used to engage clients, explore motivation and concerns, and facilitate willingness to adopt harm reduction strategies that minimize risk.   Scott’s research at the University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health focuses on developing better ways of helping people change. He also serves as the Steering Committee Chair for the HEALing Communities Study, which is developing a national model to address the opioid crisis    

Registration is now closed.   DESCRIPTION: This training is intended for those who work with LGBT individuals, including professionals working in behavioral health, primary care, HIV care, public health, prevention, community-based organizations, education, and government agencies (local, state, and federal). This training includes an introduction to key terms and concepts (such as gender identity and sexual orientation), treatment considerations for clinical work, and how to address the specific needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Recall two (2) factors that might contribute to substance use among LGBT clients. Identify two (2) barriers to health screening and medical care for LGBT clients. Recognize two (2) health issues/behaviors for which LGBT clients have a higher risk. Identify two (2) strategies service providers can implement to create affirming environments for LGBT people. Specify one (1) treatment approach that has been shown effective with LGBT populations. Explain the concept of “cultural humility” and theorize one (1) way that it differs from “cultural competency.” Analyze two (2) strategies for creating culturally affirming interactions.     CERTIFICATES: Those who fully attend will be eligible to receive 3 NAADAC continuing education (CE) hours. NAADAC CE certificates will be sent to qualifying participants via email within 1-2 weeks after the conclusion of the training.       TRAINERS:   Tom Freese is the Director of Training, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs; Director, Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center, HHS Region 9; Co-Director         Grant Hovik, MA is a Trainer and Online Curriculum Developer, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs and the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center           QUESTIONS: Please contact Victoria Norith by phone (310) 267-5408 or e-mail ([email protected]) if you have questions, concerns, special needs, or require additional information before registering for the training. If you need a reasonable disability-related accommodation/alternative format for this event, please contact Victoria Norith by phone (310) 267-5408 or e-mail ([email protected]) at least 1 week before the training.     The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

Difficult moments don’t have to grow into "incidents" that can threaten client engagement and retention. This workshop is designed to equip participants with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions. 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). 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 series will discuss on-the-ground initiatives focusing on improving important aspects of indigenous communities’ well-being. The series addresses different aspects of community health and describes projects that have impacted communities across the country. Join us to meet the presenters who have stepped up for their communities and driven meaningful change.

The uptake in the use of telehealth for SUD treatment and recovery services since the start of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) has been swift and has transformed how services are delivered. Many experts predict that SUD treatment and recovery services will use a hybrid service delivery method (some services in-person and some online). Join the online consultation session every third Friday of the month to discuss/share virtual service delivery tips and practices for practitioners and peers focusing on telehealth and digital recovery support services. The facilitator, Maryellen Evers, is a person with lived experience and a provider of clinical services via telehealth. Guest speakers and national experts focused on digital recovery support may also present during the sessions.   To join Virtual Recovery Services 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

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

    Do you have questions regarding the use of Motivational Interviewing? Would you like to enhance or improve your skills?   Then MI on the Fly is for you!   MI on the Fly is an online, interactive, drop-in consultation series designed for behavioral health providers to obtain immediate feedback and coaching on the utilization and integration of Motivational Interviewing (MI) into practice. Delivered by subject matter experts, each one-hour session will provide an open forum for participants’ questions, case study discussions, and program development as it relates to the effective delivery of MI-related techniques and micro-skills. The objective of MI on the Fly is to: provide a supportive space to encourage dialogue and questions to facilitate an increase in MI knowledge, enhance current skills and build confidence when using MI, and change clinical practice approaches through the utilization of an MI style of communication.     Step 1: Click HERE to join the meeting room Step 2:  Join by telephone        +1 669 900 6833        US Meeting ID: 848 9358 8703  Find your local number   Questions? Please email [email protected] to get your answers.   MI on the Fly is a discussion-based technical assistance event. Continuing education hours are not provided. Participants are welcome to join anytime during the one-hour "hotline" forum and via phone, PC, or tablet. The goal of MI on the Fly is to serve as another tool to increase knowledge, build skills, and change practice through the adoption of evidence-based practices and promising practices. This event is developed and designed for the Region 9 Pacific Southwest ATTC which covers Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau. Registration is not required. This is an open event offered by the Pacific Southwest ATTC. Visit the PSATTC website for more information. See you on the FLY!     

The New England ATTC in partnership with RICARES is providing a basic/universal TA session titled “Recovery Science and Harm Reduction Reading Group” on 6/15/23 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. This discussion will review the article: Successful Substance Use Disorder Recovery in Transitional Housing: Perspectives From African American Women Article link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CBMRf0JmuvZUekaJyanWKKY4s5M_9KBh/view

DESCRIPTION In collaboration with the MidAltlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) and STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins, there is an opportunity to attend a Virtual First Responders series. This training will provide education on HIV and any related topics such as linkage to care and field testing. The series will utilize case studies to expand upon specific HIV content foundational for first responders in Pennsylvania.  LEARNING OBJECTIVES Identify social determinants of health as it relates to HIV, Mental Health, and Substance Use.   Discuss how to screen in the field and what tools are available to first responders. Identify at least 2 Trauma-Informed approaches when working with these populations. TARGET AUDIENCE  First Responders SPEAKER 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. With a focus on trauma, human and gender development, racial equity, and crisis intervention Laura supports special needs populations and those who serve them.          EVENT LANDING PAGE - Please visit to learn more about additional sessions. EVENT FLYER  

DESCRIPTION In order to get and stay sober, clients need to navigate the People, Places, and Things that are likely to trigger a relapse. But avoiding triggers is not enough. Clients also need to identify supportive resources. The Recovery Support Atom provides a way for clients to map out their relationship world. Based on Moreno’s Social Atom, it helps clients uncover and/or discover who is supportive of their recovery and who are negative influence. It also provides an assessment of where clients are at in their recovery process. In this experiential workshop, we will demonstrate how to use the Recovery Support Atom, both on paper and in action, to help clients identify which relationships to hold on to, which might need changing and which ones to let go of in order to achieve sustainable recovery. Though focused on addiction, the Recovery Support Atom can be helpful for clients striving to make any sort of change.  OBJECTIVES   Participants will be able to: Participants will learn the importance of mapping out clients’ relationships as both a method of assessment and as a tool to help clients get and stay sober Demonstrate how to create a Recovery Support Atom using pencil and paper. Describe how to put the Recovery Support Atom into action. Describe at least two Psychodramatic techniques  TARGET AUDIENCE It is preferred that professionals with substance abuse certifications, Master's level or higher degree in counseling related fields such as; Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, School Counseling or be in a graduate level counseling program register. **SPECIAL NOTE** Though this training is not mandatory, space is very limited. This training is very interactive and experimental, various activities will be conducted. Use of your video camera and audio will be required throughout the entire training. If you believe you will be unable to make this commitment, please allow someone the opportunity to register. In the event that you register and later learn that you will no longer be able to participate, please let us know as soon as possible. By proceeding with registration, you are confirming your complete participation. PRESENTERS Jennifer R. Salimbene, MSSW, LCSW-R, CASAC, TEP is the Director of the Addiction track at the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute. She has been Director of Clinical Services at several in and outpatient substance abuse programs including Lexington Center for Recovery in Dutchess County, NY, and St. Christopher’s Inn at Graymoor in Garrison, NY. She has over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist. She has a clinical supervision and private therapy practice with offices in Hopewell Junction and Rhinebeck, NY, a Fellow of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP), and is a graduate of the School of Playback Theatre.       Regina Sewell, PhD/ MEd, LMHC, PCC, CP is a licensed mental health counselor in New York and a licensed professional counselor in Ohio. Regina specializes in co-dependency, addictions, LGBT issues, stress management, and getting unstuck. She has a private therapy practice with offices in Hopewell Junction and Rhinebeck, NY. She is currently the Secretary of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP) and is also a Fellow of the ASGPP and the president of the Hudson Valley Chapter of the ASGPP. Regina also teaches Theatre Therapy at Russell Sage College in Troy, NY and Sociology at SUNY New Paltz.    

How and when we say what we say is as important as the words we use when we communicate. During incidents of heightened or intense affect our stance and responses can support the reestablishment of equilibrium or increase stress. This learning community conversation focuses on the intentional use of stance and approaches calculated to calm and decrease anxiety and agitation. CREDITS: This training meets the requirements for 3 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 3 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 series will discuss on-the-ground initiatives focusing on improving important aspects of indigenous communities’ well-being. The series addresses different aspects of community health and describes projects that have impacted communities across the country. Join us to meet the presenters who have stepped up for their communities and driven meaningful change

Are you looking to discuss how you apply Motivational Interviewing to your work or enhance your MI Skills in general? Join us every 2nd Monday of the month from 1-2pm PT to learn from other practicing professionals and receive consultation from a member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers). These monthly consultation sessions will be open to all workforce members within Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) without registration. We do ask that individuals joining these sessions have attended, at minimum, an Introduction to MI training (8-12 hours). Each session will provide a space for a brief didactic review of core MI concepts or techniques for approximately 10-15 minutes and the reminder of the hour will be reserved for consultation or general discussion. Connect to the Zoom call here (no registration required).  (Find complete Zoom details (phone numbers, e.g.) here.)

Please join us for our virtual talking circle. 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. Please note your time zone: 1:30-3 EST . 12:30-2 CST . 11:30-1 MST . 10:30-12 PST . 9:30-11 . AKST

The New England ATTC in partnership with Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services is providing targeted technical assistance in "Advanced Motivational Interviewing" on 6/12/23 from 9:00-4:30 (EST) with subject matter expert Robert Jope. This active, skill-building Motivational Interviewing (MI) workshop provides participants with an understanding of the benchmarks for competent MI practice, as well as opportunities to build skills toward those benchmarks in practice conversations. Participants will also learn to integrate Brief Action Planning into their use of MI, and are encouraged to consider ongoing training and coached practice to continue to develop their skills.  [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA please contact [email protected]]

DESCRIPTION In collaboration with the MidAltlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC), the CEATTC is hosting an in-person event at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry, PA. The topics of discussion include HIV and Long-Term Care, Trauma Informed Care, HIV Medications in the Aging Patient, Communication and the Aging Population, a panel on Stigma; Barriers to Care; and Overcoming Challenges, Co-morbidities, and Sexual Health Screening. TARGET AUDIENCE Healthcare workers working in the fields of HIV, Gerontology, Social Work, Case Management, Nursing and Medical.   SPEAKERS Cyndee Klemanski, MSW, LCSW, MHA, Board President of Shepherd Wellness Community Mark Lepore, Ed.D, LPC, LCSW, Mental health trainer for the American Red Cross (ARC) and Volunteer Partner Director for the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) branch, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Sarah McBeth, MD, MPH, Medical Director Allies for Health + Wellbeing Linda Frank, PhD, MSN, FAAN,  Professor of Public Health, Medicine, and Nursing; Director, MPH Program, MIC track, IDM; Principal Investigator, MidAtlantic AIDS Education & Training Center University of Pittsburgh  Darrell McBride, DO, Infectious Disease Physician at Geisinger Medical Center, Regional Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Medical Director of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program at Geisinger, Assistant Professor of Medicine Barbara Wilgus, MSN, CRNP, Program Administrator STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins JHU Bayview Medical Center Panel Moderators: Richard Krug, Executive Director at Shepherd Wellness Community and Sean DeYoung, MSW, LCSW, Chief Executive Officer at Allies for Health + Wellbeing   EVENT LANDING PAGE  AGENDA  

DESCRIPTION: If you manage a PPW program, or supervise or mentor PPW staff, and want to strengthen well-being in the workplace, this learning collaborative is for you! Join us to consider how self-awareness, inclusion, psychological safety, personal agency, and work-life harmony affect workplace well-being. This free learning collaborative is funded by the Great Lakes ATTC. Please complete an application to join other leaders, managers, and PPW program mentors for five sessions of learning, discussion, and problem-solving. Space is limited. Individuals working in the Great Lakes region will have priority.     TRAINING SCHEDULE: Learning collaborative participants will meet for 60 minutes once a month on Thursdays from 2:30 PM–3:30 PM ET (1:30 PM–2:30 PM CT). The dates of these monthly sessions are: June 8, July 13, August 10, and September 14. Learning collaborative topics are informed by the U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being and modeled after the Center for Wellbeing at Work’s four key components of leading well-being. Each session will focus on a specific topic, including: June 8, 2023 Session 1: Well-being in the Workplace Starts with You: Core Components of Sustaining Your Own Self-care and Fostering Work–Life Harmony as a Team July 13, 2023 Session 2: Leading from the Inside Out: Lean Into Your Strengths and Values August 10, 2023 Session 3: Being a Beacon of Belonging: Build Bold, Inclusive Spaces That Enable Psychological Safety September 14, 2023 Session 4: Activating Agency: Help Each Team Member Succeed by Fostering Intentionality, Anticipation, Action, and Self-reflection     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Develop and hone the skills that foster well-being across teams. Explore interpersonal micro moments you can leverage in staff meetings, supervision, and day-to-day interactions to create an enabling context for well-being among team members.     CONTINUING EDUCATION: Registrants who fully attend this learning collaborative will be eligible to receive 4 hours of continuing education hours certified by NAADAC. CE certificates are sent via email after the conclusion of the series.     TRAINERS: Tara Fischer, MSW, LICSW, is a senior program manager II for Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) who brings 28 years of practice in the behavioral health field. She has extensive experience providing clinical direct care and designing, implementing, and monitoring behavioral healthcare service delivery improvements for public sector organizations. Ms. Fischer provides training, technical assistance (TA), and consultation to health and human service organizations to strengthen the workforce’s capacity to address behavioral health needs, coordinate care, and mitigate social determinants of health. She has developed and implemented trainings, learning collaboratives, and job aids to support the provision of care coordination, crisis response, contingency management, trauma-informed supervision, person-centered care planning, and specialized services for PPW with substance use disorders (SUDs). Additionally, she has managed multiple TA projects under the Massachusetts Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program as well as a multimillion-dollar Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) project for the State of Illinois aimed at supporting employee mental health and well-being in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her experience as a behavioral healthcare administrator, provider, clinician, and consultant spans multiple settings, including outpatient, residential, Medicaid managed care, state mental health authority, primary care, accountable care, and family-driven, youth guided systems of care. She holds a master of social Work degree from Simmons University and is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW).   Tiffany Malone, MA, is a senior program manager at AHP with 20 years of experience. She supports the Mentored Internship Program (MIP), which is part of the Behavioral Health Workforce Development efforts of the California Department of Health Care Services. As the lead grantee coach, Ms. Malone delivers training and TA for behavioral health organizations developing mentored internship programs to help expand California’s behavioral health workforce. Her work includes using data from surveys to create SMART goals; creating implementation plans to support the identified goals; conducting monthly webinars and 1:1 coaching calls; collaborating with grantees, outside vendors, and other key stakeholders to organize and facilitate affinity groups and learning collaboratives; and providing support to the internal MIP team to ensure successful implementation of the MIP project. Ms. Malone has expertise in in-person, virtual, and self-paced training and TA development and facilitation on several different platforms. She has extensive hands-on experience in all levels of management, including performance management, quality assurance, coaching, virtual instructor-led training and development, and remote team management. Ms. Malone holds an M.A. in teaching applied behavior analysis from National University.   Chantal Laperle, MA, CPHQ, PCMH, CCE, CTL, is a senior program manager at AHP. She has more than 25 years of experience in project management and oversight, having managed state and federal contracts from grant proposal initiation through award, implementation, reporting, and closeout. Ms. Laperle also has extensive coaching experience in the development, implementation, and monitoring of health initiatives aimed at improving the care of our country’s most vulnerable populations. She has held many leadership positions in both public and private sectors, using her clinical and operational experience to effect change. She has hands-on experience coaching teams through the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality improvement initiatives. Ms. Laperle is widely experienced in accreditation and recognition programs from The Joint Commission (TJC), the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and certified in healthcare risk management through the University of Florida. She is also certified in advanced facilitation and the 7 Tools of Quality Control through GOAL/QPC, has been an instructor for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI), and is a Certified Content Expert (CCE) through NCQA. Ms. Laperle is from a family that has experience with and understanding of the impact mental health and substance use issues can have. She holds an M.A. in counseling psychology from Lesley University.   Linzi A. Jack, MA, is a senior program associate I with AHP. She has more than 10 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings working with a variety of populations including individuals living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Ms. Jack supports the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Behavioral Health Technical Assistance and the Hub and Spoke State Opioid Response III projects. She aims to ensure that participating Federally Qualified Health Centers are supported and equipped to provide equitable, high-quality health care for all. Before joining AHP, Ms. Jack was a public health analyst and immunization quality improvement program consultant for the District of Columbia’s Health Department (DC Health) Immunization Division. She has an extensive background in helping primary care centers implement programs such as the NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home Certification and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers program. SMs. Jack holds a B.S. in psychology from Howard University and an M.A. in integrative health and wellness coaching from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She also earned a nationally recognized coaching certification from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching.   The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders  

Seven Directions is hosting the 2023 Our Nations, Our Journeys (ONOJ) conference June 27-29 in Minnesota, a biannual, in-person gathering of 300 tribal and urban Indian public and behavioral health practitioners, leaders, researchers, and Indigenous students focusing on healing from the opioid epidemic. This webinar will outline Seven Directions’ core visions and framework against a backdrop of ONOJ, discuss ways to appropriately engage with Indigenous communities, and spotlight (1) the development and implementation of an Indigenous Evaluation Toolkit for tribal public health programs, and (2) other opioid overdose prevention resources and communities of practice for tribal public health practitioners as facilitated by Seven Directions. In August 2016, Seven Directions emerged as the first national public health institute in the United States to focus solely on Indigenous health and wellness. Seven Directions is committed to engaging tribal and urban Indian communities in equitable partnerships to support the well-being of current and future generations. A few learning objectives: Understand the need for culturally informed programming and evaluation approaches for, by and with Indigenous communities working to address the opioid epidemic and other prevention challenges Understand core Indigenous evaluation (IE) principles and ways in which IE can be used to complement or supplement standard, Western evaluation practices Learn about Indigenous community engagement approaches in behavioral health research and evaluation Learn about available resources and gatherings hosted by Seven Directions for continued community sharing and learning About the presenters: Maya Magarati, PhD, is an Acting Assistant Professor in the UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and serves as a core faculty in Seven Directions, A Center for Indigenous Public Health, a part of the Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors in the Department. She serves as the Project Lead on the Tribal Opioid Overdose Prevention project. Maya investigates sexual health, community engagement (CBPR), global Indigenous environmental and behavioral health specifically tied to place-based healing and traditional ecological knowledge, and immigrant and refugee cancer and wellbeing. Angela Gaffney, MPA, is a Senior Research Coordinator at Seven Directions, A Center for Indigenous Public Health. She co-developed Seven Directions’ Indigenous Evaluation Toolkit: An Actionable Guide for Organizations Serving American Indian / Alaska Native Communities through Opioid Prevention Programming and leads trainings with tribal health programs to implement Indigenous evaluation approaches. Angela also leads Seven Directions’ technical assistance portfolio, working directly with several tribal public health programs addressing opioid and other prevention issues in their communities through novel, staff-led approaches.

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The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) promotes the importance of implementing an effective Crisis Response System as it benefits not only individuals, but families and communities as well. This 2-part webinar series will provide an overview of the goals and strategies when designing and implementing an effective Crisis Response System, promotion and use of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and effective suicide prevention efforts for both clinicians and peer support specialists when encountering individuals at risk including factors related to age and culture.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this webinar series, participants will be able to: Describe the goals and strategies of the Crisis Now model. Explain the impact that risk and protective factors have on individuals, families, and communities. Identify warning signs and increase individual willingness and ability to intervene with a person at risk for suicide. Discuss and analyze the key differences in behavioral health responses to crisis and suicide prevention efforts across the lifespan and culture.

Research data indicate higher rates of trauma among justice-involved persons than the general population. The effects of traumatic experiences can challenge a person’s capacity for recovery and pose significant barriers to accessing services, often resulting in an increased risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system.  This interactive training instructs on what trauma is and how to avoid re-traumatizing individuals, increase safety for them and practitioners, potential to decrease recidivism, and promote and support recovery of justice-involved persons.  Although this training is designed with community corrections, court personnel, and law enforcement in mind, behavioral health providers working with justice involved persons may also find it useful in understanding core issues of trauma and trauma-informed approaches.  CREDITS: This training meets the requirements for four renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and four 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.

DESCRIPTION: In this 4-part series, participants will learn to use this coding process through self-study, telephonic didactic lectures, and group and individual practice. Those who complete this course will feel more confident in using the Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI) Code to score audio-recorded sessions. They will also be prepared to use the MITI measurements to coach others or to provide themselves with instructive feedback on how to improve practice and work toward fidelity to the model. Note: Participants must complete Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills (Level 1) and Motivational Interviewing: Technical Skills (Level 2) to be eligible to attend the subsequent training in the MI series: SBIRT and Coding & Coaching (Level 3). Those who fully attend Level 1 and Level 2 will automatically receive an invitation to register to attend Level 3.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Describe the strengths and limitations of the MITI 4.21 tool for assessing practice Distinguish helper utterances according to the rules on the MITI 4.2.1 Appraise the helper’s sample for cultivating change talk, softening sustain talk, empathy, and partnership Experiment with giving feedback based on MITI 4.2.1 to improve MI practice     Training Dates: June 7, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT June 14, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT June 21, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT June 28, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT     CONTINUING EDUCATION: Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 12 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 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.     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/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

Behavioral health and health care settings offer a spectrum of programs including substance use, mental health, and medical and recovery services. Professionals providing these supports use an array of competencies to empathize and assist persons with substance use and other psychosocial problems. Always focused on helping others, professionals can experience challenges in practicing self-care for themselves. This interactive workshop provides an opportunity for providers to review wellness practices and experience the benefits of intentional, micro-structured, self-care interventions. CREDITS: This training meets the requirements for 2 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 2 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.