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The Great Lakes ATTC offers cultural competency and process improvement training to 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.   DESCRIPTION The NIATx Virtual Change Leader Academy is the new web-based version of the popular NIATx Change Leader Academy (CLA). This interactive, expert-led program includes four weekly 90-minute learning sessions. An optional organizational consultation session is available following the four sessions. SPECIAL FOCUS: This CLA will focus on changes related to COVID and workforce concerns.     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 A certificate for 6 NAADAC continuing education hours will be emailed to participants who attend the two-part training session in full. Partial credits will not be awarded.     TRAINING SCHEDULE This training will be held from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM Central on March 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2022.     TRAINER 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.   We look forward to seeing you at our training!    Remember, 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:    

Research suggests that race and ethnicity are predictors of how services are delivered, and implicit bias is one component that has been identified as influencing the provision of poor care. The elusiveness of unconscious bias underscores provider perception, unwitting use of stigmatic language, and influences assumptions and microaggressions affecting a person's capacity to respond to care. This interactive two-hour training will discuss how cognitive bias develops, is sustained by intrinsic and environmental factors, and contributes to inequitable outcomes for persons of color. The content will also inform on bias-reducing techniques and person-first language approaches that can enhance provider-client interactions and outcomes for marginalized communities. Credits: This training meets approval for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS), and is also approved for two CPRA/CARC certification hours through ASAP-NYCB. 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 training in its entirety, turn on their video cameras, and actively participate in order to receive credit.

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

March 7, March 14, March 21, 2022  | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Central  The registration link for this training will be provided to participants who complete the prerequisite courses: Motivational Interviewing Level 1 (Relational Skills) and Motivational Interviewing Level 2 (Technical Skills).   Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based practice. While there is a wealth of research supporting the positive impact on outcomes across a range of problem behaviors, a large part of the appeal of MI is its measurability. The MITI is a behavioral coding system that measures how well a practitioner is using MI. Feedback from the MITI coding system can be used to increase clinical skillfulness. In this 4-part series, learners will learn to use this coding process through self-study, telephonic didactic lectures, group and individual practice. Course completers will feel more confident in using the MITI to score audio-recorded sessions. Course completers will be prepared to use the measurements to coach others or to provide themselves with instructive feedback on how to improve practice and work toward fidelity to the model.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe the strengths and limitations of the MITI 4.21 tool for assessing practice Distinguish clinician utterances according to the rules on the MITI 4.2.1 Appraise the clinician sample in terms of global ratings of cultivating change talk, softening sustain talk, empathy and partnership. Experiment with giving MITI 4.2.1-based feedback to improve MI practice Prerequisites: Motivational Interviewing Level 1 (Relational Skills) & Motivational Interviewing Level 2 (Technical Skills)   CONTINUING EDUCATION Participants who complete the training in full will be elibible for  9 NAADAC Continuing Education credits. CE certficates will be emailed after the final training is completed. Note: partial credit will not be available.      TRAINER                   Laura 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 offered in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.  Individuals working in HHS Region 5 have priority registration for our trainings. 

Definir conceptos medulares relacionados al uso de cigarrillos electrónicos. Discutir tendencias relacionadas al uso de cigarrillos electrónicos en adolescentes y jóvenes adultos. Comprender las repercusiones a la salud relacionadas a compuestos químicos presentes en los cigarrillos electrónicos.  Identificar áreas de oportunidad para minimizar el incremento en uso de cigarrillos electrónicos  Desarrollar estrategias de prevención en el uso de “vaping” y marihuana en adolescentes   Credits are not offered for this webinar. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

This training is a kickoff training for the NYAPRS/ATTC Learning Collaborative.

Definir conceptos medulares relacionados al uso de cigarrillos electrónicos. Discutir tendencias relacionadas al uso de cigarrillos electrónicos en adolescentes y jóvenes adultos. Comprender las repercusiones a la salud relacionadas a compuestos químicos presentes en los cigarrillos electrónicos.  Identificar áreas de oportunidad para minimizar el incremento en uso de cigarrillos electrónicos  Desarrollar estrategias de prevención en el uso de “vaping” y marihuana en adolescentes. Credits are not offered for this webinar. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Definir conceptos medulares relacionados al uso de cigarrillos electrónicos. Discutir tendencias relacionadas al uso de cigarrillos electrónicos en adolescentes y jóvenes adultos. Comprender las repercusiones a la salud relacionadas a compuestos químicos presentes en los cigarrillos electrónicos.  Identificar áreas de oportunidad para minimizar el incremento en uso de cigarrillos electrónicos  Desarrollar estrategias de prevención en el uso de “vaping” y marihuana en adolescentes   Credits are not offered for this webinar. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Objectives for this session: Gain a better understanding of Evidence-Based practices, best practices and promising practices Gain a better understanding of the importance of the treatment alliance Become familiar with commonly used evidence-based and best practice approaches Better understand Co-occurring Disorders and integrated care Explore medication-assisted treatment (Buprenorphine) 1-2:30 ET . 12-1:30 CT . 11-12:30 MT . 10-11:30 PT . 9-10:30 AKT

  DESCRIPTION Didactic outlines the purpose of behavioral healthcare case documentation from a client care, ethical, and supervisory perspective. Additional discussion will involve continuum of care and training issues with electronic health records.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Participants will be able to identify the purpose of clinical documentation. Participants will be oriented to clinical and supervisory documentation requirements Participants will be able to discuss key difficulties presented by electronic health records when training new clinical staff.   CONTINUING EDUCATION This training includes 1 NAADAC continuing education credit. CE certificates will be emailed to all participants who attend the training in full.      TRAINER                         John M. Ellis LISW-S, LICDC-CS, ICCS John became a full-time member of the University of Akron School of  Social Work beginning Fall of 2015. Overall, he has almost 35-year’s experience in the field of addictions and mental health. His academic and curriculum focus is on healthcare policy/ administration, addictions/mental illness, integrated healthcare, evidence-based interventions, workforce development, clinical supervision, and technology transfer.  John remains a consultant with the Great Lakes Addiction Technology Transfer Center in Madison Wisconsin, the Department of Psychiatry at the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and is the former secretary of the Ohio Clinical Roundtable.       We look forward to seeing you at our training!    Remember, 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.  

  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.     Register to join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern). Each session will feature a new expert presenter.      DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US.    While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US.   This session will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) including general information about the risks of alcohol intake during pregnancy, the negative impact on the developing fetus, as well as how to prevent it.   SERIES LEARNING OBJECTIVES These are the overall learning objectives for the full 10-session series:  Summarize the current impacts of problematic alcohol use in various/special populations, including pregnant women, youth, rural, and minority populations.  Assess and prioritize alcohol reduction efforts in targeted settings.  Describe the current efforts to curb problematic alcohol use, including best practices in providing treatment.      CERTIFICATES Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the sessions in full.   TRAINER     Rahm, Lisa, B.S., CMP is the Special Initiatives Manager for Prevention First. She has 28 years experience in the education and human services fields with the last 21 years at Prevention First. In her current position she has developed, implemented, and evaluated special initiatives such as FASD Screening and Brief Intervention Project, Statewide FASD Project as well as oversee conferences, meeting planning and special events. Rahm holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Greenville College and holds the certification as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).     TRAINING SCHEDULE All sessions in this series will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central. There will be a new expert presenter for every session.  September 7, 2021 October 5, 2021  November 2, 2021  December 7, 2021 January 4, 2022 - NO SESSION February 1, 2022 March 1, 2022  April 5, 2022  May 3, 2022  June 7, 2022 July 5, 2022 - NO SESSION August 2, 2022        

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems(ENDS), Electronic cigarettes and the public health impact in Texas February 25, 2022 11:45am CT to 12:45pm CT This one-hour discussion based webinar is being presented by Mr. Jorge Armando Alvarez.  Participants will be given one CEU for full attendance and participation.  This online webinar is part of the spring lecture series hosted by the Addiction Resource Center in the School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), an Educational Consortium partner with the SSW ATTC.

    Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance   Sponsored and Hosted By: California Department of Health Care Services (CA DHCS), Opioid and Stimulant Implementation Support- Training and Technical Assistance (OASIS-TTA)-MAT Expansion Project, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (UCLA ISAP), Kauffman and Associates Inc. and Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center, HHS Region 9 (PSATTC)   Trainers:     Southern California Tuesday February 8, 2022 9:00am-11:00am PST   Registration link:  https://bit.ly/3IDJ3p1   Bay Area/Mid State (yellow region) Friday February 25, 2022 10:00am-12:00pm PST Registration Link:  https://bit.ly/3Kualj9   Sacramento Capital (purple region) Friday February 25, 2022 10:00am-12:00am PST Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3Kualj9   Northern California Friday February 25, 2022 1:00pm-3:00pm PST   Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3tOlsNY   Please register for the training that corresponds to your region (see map below). If that date does not work for you, then register for the training that best meets your scheduling needs.       Who should attend: Tribal/Urban Indian Providers, Physicians, Registered Nurses/Nurse Managers, Clinical Administrators, Psychologists, LMFTs and LCSWs, Certified Substance Use Disorder Treatment Counselors, Other Primary Care and Behavioral Health Specialists/Clinicians, Key Stakeholders (Tribal Police, Wellness Courts, Tribal Family Services, Community Supports, Cultural Leaders, Education Departments and anyone impacted by substances)   Training Description and Core Clinical Components: This two-hour live virtual training for California Tribal and Urban Indian providers offers a strength-based and historically reclaimed portrayal of the innate psychological brilliance of Native people - - past and present. Remembering Native brilliance is a powerful part of Native identity and can be an important key to Native recovery from substance use. The presenters will review examples of Native brilliance that are relied on not only to maintain today’s world existence, but have also influenced the development of modern psychology. Participants will learn about the advancement of Indigenous psychology and its needed role in in the transformation of substance use treatment and recovery for Native people.   Learning Objectives: At the end of the live virtual training, participants will be able to: Recall two (2) ways that Native brilliance is anchored in a North American Indigenous worldview. Identify two (2) social dynamics that have historically dismissed Native brilliance. Identify two (2) ways that Native brilliance was almost systematically eradicated by the federal government. Recognize at least two (2) ways that Native brilliance has had an impact on modern psychology. Specify at least two (2) contributions that the concept of Native brilliance can contribute to positive outcomes of Native substance use treatment and recovery.   Continuing Education Credits: The training course meets the qualifications for the provision of two (2.0) continuing education credits/contact hours (CEs/CEHs). UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content. UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs (Provider #64812). UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for two (2.0) hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCS, and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs (CCAPP, #2N-00-445-1123), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE, #CP40 872 C 0822), and CAODCs (CADTP, #151). Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early. The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this online activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The California Board of Registered Nursing recognizes that Continuing Medical Education (CME) is acceptable for meeting RN continuing education requirements as long as the course is certified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM (rn.ca.gov). Nurses will receive a Certificate of Participation following this activity that may be used for license renewal. Continuing education credit will be awarded within 6-8 weeks following completion of the virtual training. Please contact Emmett Blount at (310) 869-7304 or by email [email protected] if you have questions, concerns, special needs, or require additional information before registering for this web training.   Instructions for Filing a Grievance Concerning UCLA ISAP’s Continuing Education Program: Please contact Dr. Thomas E. Freese, CE Program Administrator, in writing: (UCLA ISAP, 10911 Weyburn Avenue, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90024) or by phone (310-267-5397). Alternately, you may contact Dr. Gloria Miele or Dr. James Peck, ISAP-affiliated doctoral-level psychologists responsible for program planning for the ISAP CE Program. Drs. Miele and Peck can be reached in writing at: 10911 Weyburn Avenue, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90024 or by phone at: 310-267-5888 (Miele) or 310-267-5346 (Peck).   Notice of Recording: The didactic/lecture portion of the trainings will be recorded.   If you need a disability-related reasonable accommodation/alternative format for this event, please contact Emmett Blount at (310) 869-7304, [email protected] by 2/1/2022.   The UCLA OASIS-TTA Program is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response SOR 2 Grant to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Funding for this event was made possible (in part) by Cooperative Agreement #1 H79 TI080211 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.    

The New England ATTC Harm Reduction Coordinator, Dr. Brendan Jacka, is co-hosting the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction Reading Group meeting on January 20, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, in partnership with RICARES and Brown University.  This discussion will review the article "Patient Perspectives on Choosing Buprenorphine Over Methadone in an Urban, Equal-Access System".  Patient experiences and perspectives surrounding choosing buprenorphine over methadone in an urban setting were examined via qualitative and quantitative methods. The authors noted that while service delivery did not strongly affect treatment decisions between the two medications, personal experiences and community narratives about the medications guided patient decisions between buprenorphine and methadone.

Please join us Wednesday, Feb. 23, for our next TOR webinar, where Joel Chisholm, MD (Bay Mills Band of Ojibwe), Behavioral Health Medical Director at the Cherokee Indian Hospital (Eastern Band), will discuss harm reduction efforts in Native communities.  

Pathways to Recovery from Addiction in Mutual Help Groups Wednesday, February 23, 2022 11:00am – 12:30pm (PT)   Keith Humphreys, PhD   About the webinar The goal of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network/Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) webinar series is to help scholars and clinicians in the addiction field stay abreast of cutting-edge science.   In this session, Keith Humphreys, PhD (Stanford University) will explore the landscape of mutual help groups and the diverse mutual help groups that are available to patients. The clinical and cost effectiveness of group and 12-step programs will also be reviewed. Lastly, the clinical and policy implications of mutual help groups for promoting recovery from addiction will be discussed.   Learning objectives Identify at least two essential and two optional features of addiction-focused mutual help groups. Recall at least two research studies that examined the effectiveness and health care cost-offset of 12-step mutual help groups. Specify at least two clinical and two policy strategies for increased rates of recovery in mutual help groups.   1.5 CME or CE credits available: AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM; PSY (APA); RN (CA BRN); LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP (CAMFT); RADT I/II, CADC-CAS, CADC I/II, CADC-CS, LAADC (CCAPP); CATC (ACCBC/CAADE); CAODC (CADTP) Sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs) and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network.     Accreditation In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Stanford Medicine and Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center. Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Credit Designation American Medical Association (AMA) The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Psychological Association (APA) Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. CE Accreditation This webinar meets the qualifications for the provision of one and one-half (1.5) continuing education credits/contact hours (CEs/ CEHs). UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs (Provider #64812). UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for one and one-half (1.5) hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs (CCAPP, #2N- 00-445-1123), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE, #CP40 872 C 0822), and CAODCs (CADTP, #151). CE credit will be awarded at the conclusion of the webinar. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early.

The goal of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network/Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) webinar series is to help scholars and clinicians in the addiction field stay abreast of cutting edge science.  In this webinar, Keith Humphreys, PhD (Stanford University) will explore the landscape of mutual help groups and the diverse mutual help groups that are available to patients. The clinical and cost effectiveness of group and 12-step programs will also be reviewed. Lastly, the clinical and policy implications of mutual help groups for promoting recovery from addiction will be discussed.  After this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify at least two essential and two optional features of addiction-focused mutual help groups. Recall at least two research studies that examined the effectiveness and health care cost-offset of 12-step mutual help groups. Specify at least two clinical and two policy strategies for increased rates of recovery in mutual help groups. This webinar is sponsored by the Northwest ATTC, Pacific Southwest ATTC, and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network.  1.5 CE and CME will be available. Accreditation information available here. 

  According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah). With this data in mind, the Mountain Plains ATTC is sponsoring a ten-part webinar series that will address and review the latest science for cannabis including: prevention and treatment issues; public policy; medical marijuana; and special populations and cannabis (adolescents, women and maternal health, older adults, and individuals with Serious Mental Illness).   This webinar is part of a series on the current science of cannabis, for more information on the other webinars in the series view the series homepage.  

The importance of identifying and addressing mental health issues in a substance use disorder treatment setting is essential to improving the overall outcomes for participants. Initiating early detection and intervention for those that have a co-occurring disorder is crucial and we now know that treatment works best if we are addressing both the substance use AND the mental health disorder during the treatment process. According to SAMHSA, the most effective dual diagnosis regimen treats both the mental illness and substance issues at the same time. This online learning series will provide 15 hours of instruction and will include blended activities of virtual online groups and self-study related to understanding and integrating Mental Health Disorder knowledge into the provision of Substance Use Disorder treatment. This will include interactive discussions, videos, performance-based feedback, articles, and activities.   Registration for this series is closed.    

• Definirán qué es de SBIRT (Detección, Intervención breve, Referido a tratamiento). • Desde una perspectiva del desarrollo, reconocerán la importancia de la detección e intervención temprana en la en la adolescencia. • Identificarán la importancia y el propósito de SBIRT para los adolescentes. •Identificarán la importancia y el propósito de SBIRT para los adolescentes.  

The emergence of COVID-19 and consequent variants have increased rates of trauma and stress to levels that most of us have not experienced. The consequent impact on communities of color have exacerbated existing life challenges and the potential for substance use and mental health problems.  Still, providers need to be equipped to address the traumatic impact of the current environment for individuals in care. This training will look at historical periods of public health crisis, the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic and intersecting factors that increase trauma and stress in communities, and concepts and application of trauma informed strategies for care. Credits: This virtual 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. Participants must attend the session in its entirety, turn on their cameras, and actively participate to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Presented by The Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery.    Each year, the Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery inducts several addiction treatment professionals into the museum’s Hall of Fame. In this panel presentation, four of the recent inductees share their insights on how to work more effectively with African Americans with substance use disorders.   Panelists:     Michael Askew           Rev. Jan Brown        Dr. Mary Roberson    Roland Williams Click here to learn more about our panelists and the rest of the 2022 Hall of Fame inductees.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn strategies for working more effectively with African Americans seeking recovery. Understand the importance of applying culturally-specific approaches to working with African Americans with SUD’s. Help African American clients maintain ongoing recovery.   CERTIFICATES Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the training in full.      WEBINAR MODERATOR                   Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is the Illinois State Project Manager for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. Mark is a published author, trainer, educator, and mentor, as well as the founder of the Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery and the co-founder of Serenity Academy of Chicago, the only recovery high school in Illinois. Mark is the 2021 recipient of the NAADAC Enlightenment Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field.     We look forward to seeing you at our event!    Remember, 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.

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