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Individuals with lived experience are providing valuable peer-based recovery services in our communities, proving that recovery is possible and sustainable. It is encouraging to see peer support workers being integrated into clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms and community-based organizations. While the increase in peer support workers is happening these staff members are typically supervised by clinicians and other professionals who have limited experience working with people who have lived experience. Often, this can lead to unclear job descriptions, miscommunication, and siloing of services intended to strengthen an organization’s service delivery model. The Northeast & Caribbean and National Hispanic and Latino ATTCs have partnered to bring you an exciting and interactive 4-part training for those who are currently supervising peers and/or are interested in integrating peer-based recovery services into their organization. You will leave this training better equipped to provide effective and tailored supervision to peers on your team, fostering a fully integrated model of care, and creating a competitive advantage for your organization. Who is encouraged to attend? Clinicians, providers, administrators, and leadership who are currently (or interested) in integrating Peer Based Recovery Support Services at their agency. Whether you currently supervise Peer or are preparing to supervise peers we highly encourage you to participate. *Seating is limited to 50 individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. As such, we ask that you register only if you can commit to all four sessions.* Please download our flyer for additional details, including information regarding credits/CEUs.

Brain injury and related behavior challenges can have dramatic, lifelong Impact on employment, family dynamics and quality of life. There is evidence to suggest that individuals with co-occurring behavioral health conditions often have poorer outcomes following injury then those who do not. Not only does brain injury cause behavioral health problems, but associated deficits can also affect the effectiveness of behavioral health treatments. Identifying and supporting those with brain Injury can lead to more successful outcomes. The access and provision of customized mental health and substance use strategies is vital. Learn about two new customized tools to guide behavioral health and community providers in supporting better outcomes for individuals with brain injury and behavioral health needs. Dr. Carolyn Lemsky, Clinical Director for the Community Head Injury Services of Toronto (CHIRS), will conduct an overview of the tools and how to utilize them in your program: Traumatic Brain Injury and Substance Use Disorders: Making the Connections Substance Use and Brain Injury client Workbook: Second Edition     About the Presenter: Dr. Carolyn Lemsky, PhD, CPsych, ABPP/ABCN, is the Clinical Director at Community Head Injury Resource Services of Toronto. She is also the director of the Substance Use and Brain Injury (SUBI) Bridging Project, a research and knowledge transfer initiative funded by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. SUBI training and clinical materials have been used internationally to prepare addictions and mental health workers to accommodate the needs of people living with acquired brain injury. She has provided training and consultation across the US and Canada.   *Participants who attend the entire session will receive a certificate of completion  

Workshop Dates: February 1st at 8am, February 2nd at 8am, February 8th at 8am, and February 9th at 8am CST.  Join a transcontinental team from the University of Global Health Equity (Kigali, Rwanda), the Native Center for Behavioral Health (University of Iowa, Iowa City, United States) and the Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (University of Iowa, Iowa City, United States) to understand the enduring impacts of colonialism on our work in public health. We will discuss the personal and systemic transformation required to dismantle deeply rooted histories of colonialism. We envision rebuilding systems of care that honor and value community knowledge and restore power and resources to indigenous peoples and other people impacted by colonization. Participants will leave with skills and strategies to change their own research and practice in public health. 

  DESCRIPTION This presentation provides a primer on agency funding within a purchase-of-service model and enters discussion on how billable units (agency revenue) must be balanced by quality of care (patient outcomes).  Exploration of research on the relationship between documentation and productivity requirements on compassion fatigue and staff turnover.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Participants will gain understanding of how funding mechanisms impact productivity requirements Participants will recognize the relationship between productivity requirements, compassion fatigue, and staff retention. Participants will discuss methods of balancing productivity and client care quality   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.   February 2022 Session: LGBTQ+ Youth and Alcohol Use Despite gains in LGBTQ+ civil rights laws, queer youth continue to experience disparities in health, safety, and SUD issues. This virtual presentation will present what you need to know as a provider about queer youth and alcohol.     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.   SPEAKER   De’An Roper, PhD, LCSW-S  pronouns she, her, hers    De’An Roper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Social Work at University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to her academic career, Dr. Roper worked in various systems of care for more than two decades. Her early experience was shaped by working in the LGBTQ+ community during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Later her direct practice included working in criminal justice environments developing treatment programs for people diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. Dr. Roper’s areas of practice expertise include program development, LGBTQ+ cultural competence, service team development and, she provides advanced clinical supervision. Her research interests include, sexual and gender minority health disparities, health risk behaviors, substance abuse, mental health and criminal justice systems.    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        

The training is being offered to fulfill the requirements of research assistants on the CHOSEN grant, “Empirical Assessment of Drug-Related Wounds Among People Who Use Drugs: Pilot Testing a Standardized Wound Care Assessment and Referral Protocol”.  ATTC in collaboration with CUIMC Student Health on Haven office of Addiction Information + Management Strategies (AIMS) are co-facilitating the training for the research assistants and outreach workers.

Event Description: Please join ASU School of Social Work for Suicide Prevention & Intervention training. Suicide is a major public health concern indiscriminate of one’s age, gender, or socioeconomic status. In 2017 alone, the Centers for Disease Control reported over 45,400 suicides in the United States. This course will discuss ways individuals can become more comfortable with the topic of suicide, as well as educate and empower citizens to connect those in need to lifesaving services. Additionally, this course will delve into the difference between suicidal ideation and suicide itself. The National Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-Talk(8255). Start by programing that in your phone today and tell others to do the same.  Please note that this training occurs online, via the ZOOM Platform. The link will be provided the morning of the training via email. Please log in at least 15-20 minutes in advance of the event start time so you can get situated, and troubleshoot if needed. We will be providing the following continuing education: NAADAC, NASW, APA & NBCC.  You can find additional information here https://socialwork.asu.edu/ce-accreditation Registration: $59 per person. Student Registration: Enrolled students may receive a discount. Please email [email protected] for questions.

This is part 2 of a four-part Training of Trainers series taking place on 1/15, 1/29, 2/05, and 2/12. The New England ATTC in partnership with New Life II Ministries is leading an intensive technical assistance Harm Reduction training of trainers (ToT) series with tailored elements for the faith-based community with subject matter experts, Michelle McKenzie, Jon Soske, Haner Hernandez, and Michele Stewart-Copes starting January 15, 2022. Modules included in the Faith-Based Harm Reduction Training include: 1) Disparities and Building Equity; 2) Faith, Individuals, Families, and Harm Reduction; 3) Basic Harm Reduction Concepts, SUDs, Mental Health and Multiple Pathways of Recovery; and 4) Interventions, Techniques, and Strategies. [This is a private event and by invitation only.]

2 sessions (1/14 was other one), 6 hours total, Alaska

  Event Overview: This session provides foundational information regarding maternal and fetal outcomes associated with perinatal substance exposure and includes a brief overview of Neonatal Withdrawal Syndromes.  The importance of increasing awareness about perinatal substance use disorders as well as using the SBIRT technique to screen for substance use during the perinatal period will be addressed. This session will also include a brief overview from Tressie White with the Montana Meadowlark Initiative.   Learning Objectives: Identify the impact different substances like alcohol and opioids have on the maternal/child dyad during pregnancy and while breastfeeding Consider opportunities to use the SBIRT technique to increase awareness of and screening for substance use disorders during the perinatal period Describe neonatal withdrawal syndromes   Speaker: Maridee Shogren, DNP, CNM, CLC   This is a closed event. For more information please click here: CHAMPS Online Learning Events   Credit Hours: 1.5   Event Leader: Abby Moore Email: [email protected]   Cosponsors of event: Community Health Association of Mountain/Plains States (CHAMPS)    

  Building Blocks for Sustainability: Patient Engagement & Retention Thursday, January 27th, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (PDT) 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), California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS), and Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (PSATTC), HHS Region 9.   PRESENTER Victor Kogler Vice President, CIBHS As overdose deaths continue to rise, patient access to medications for addiction treatment (MAT) and related services is key to reversing this trend. According to data from the California Department of Public Health, from Q1 2019 to Q4 2020 the rate of opioid overdose deaths has more than doubled. While many agencies have received grant funding to build MAT programs, there are concerns about sustainability when those funds are no longer available. This four part webinar series will provide participants with information and tools to help maintain and sustain MAT programs that provide lifesaving medications and interventions for opioid use disorder. This first session will review the impact of patient dropout on program financing and discuss strategies that can improve engagement and retention.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: 1.    Identify at least two (2) factors that influence client engagement and retention in care. 2.    Recognize at least two (2) ways that engagement and retention factors may have a bearing on the patient experience in their own programs or practices through the use of simple flowcharting and data collection tools. 3.    Propose at least three (3) specific targeted process improvements based on client flow data. Future topics will include: o    Community Resources for Recovery (March 24th, 2022, 10am-11am PDT) o    Care Management (May 19th, 2022, 10am-11am PDT) o    Medi-Cal (July 21st, 2022, 10am-11am PDT)   Who should attend?  Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and all other healthcare providers CMEs and CEs provided at  NO COST   The webinar meets the qualifications for the provision of one (1.0) continuing education credit/contact hour (CE/ CEH). 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 one (1.0) hour 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). UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) CME is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. UCLA ISAP CME designates that this training course qualifies for the provision of a maximum of one (1.0) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ of Continuing Medical Education (CME). 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 medical education credit will be awarded within 6-8 weeks following completion of the web training. Please contact Christian Frable by phone (310) 794-8127 or e-mail ([email protected]) if you have questions, concerns, special needs, or require additional information before registering for this webinar.

    ASAM Integration: Six Dimensional Assessment through the Continuum Enhanced Professional Learning Series **REGISTRATION FULL** DESCRIPTION The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria, 3rd Edition, is the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for assessment, placement, treatment planning, continued service, and transfer/discharge of clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.  The Criteria utilizes six dimensions to form a broad assessment, which in turn provides information for service and treatment planning across all levels of care. This online Enhanced Professional Learning (EPL) interactive series will provide collaborative training and real-time practice opportunities essential to the development and/or refinement of applying the Criteria in a clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on applying Criteria for in-depth assessment, proper placement, service and treatment planning, continued service and transfer/discharge of clients.  WHEN Weekly sessions offered on the same day and start time between January 26-March 9, 2022 PST. Day and time will depend on your location.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of the ASAM-I Enhanced Professional Learning Series, participants will be able to: Classify each of the five broad ASAM Levels of Care that reflect a Continuum of Care Explore, through participation in group discussions and activities, how to apply the six Dimensional Assessment for placement into a level of care Explain the ASAM 0-4 Risk Rating and overall Severity Rating for proper level of care recommendations Formulate how to develop behavioral focused treatment goals based on Six Dimensional Assessment properly using Six Dimensional Assessment results Recognize and discuss the three concepts of Continued Service, Transfer and Discharge Criteria   TARGET AUDIENCE Behavioral health, substance use disorders, and recovery service providers located in the Pacific Southwest ATTC region (HHS Region 9) Baseline knowledge and current utilization of the Criteria in clinical practice PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS Participants must have access to the book, The ASAM Criteria: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions (American Sociality of Addiction Medicine, Third Edition, 2013) Attend a 1-hour online Orientation Commit to 6-weeks of live online training for 1.5 hours weekly  Complete weekly self-study learning activities Access to appropriate technology for using videoconferencing platform (internet connection, webcam, laptop/tablet, speakers, and microphone) Be prepared and actively engage during scheduled series time FREE TO PARTICIPATE  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants who will receive a grant-funded scholarship that covers the entire $350 cost of participation. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this registration opportunity to others.   FACILITATORS: James VonBusch, PhD, LPC Mark Disselkoen, MSSW, LCSW, LCADC QUESTIONS? Please contact the NFARtec Workwise Staff at [email protected] or by phone at 775-784-6265 or 866-617-2816 (toll-free).      CONTINUING EDUCATION: The ASAM-I series meets the qualifications for the provision of up to sixteen (16.0) 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 up to sixteen (16.0) hours of continuing education credits 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). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #15455, for up to sixteen (16.0) contact hours.   CE credit will be awarded at the conclusion of the series for full-session participation. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive any particular session late or leave early. Make-up work will not be provided or accepted.    In collaboration with     WHAT IS AN ENHANCED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (EPL)? An EPL is an online interactive training and consultation series designed to encourage workplace learning.  EPLs use current technologies and instructional/consultation activities to provide real-time skill-based learning and practice through group and self-study activities, reading assignments, and discussions.  The main goal of an EPL is to build a community of practice where all participants actively engage with other professionals  and consultants. It's MORE than a webinar!

Please join us for a webinar on Wednesday, January 26, where we will discuss fentanyl, including an overview of the pharmacology of fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, what we know about where fentanyl is being supplied from, and also how to implement fentanyl testing strips as a harm reduction intervention.  

    In HHS Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming) the prevalence of cannabis use and cannabis use disorders are on the rise. Certainly, these increases in cannabis use and use related disorders are worrisome and have implications for both health and behavioral health providers. While cannabis use is generally higher in metropolitan areas, a recent study by Moore and colleagues (2021) found that individuals residing in small metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas reported higher frequent use of cannabis (use of cannabis 100 days +) especially among individuals without health insurance. This data point is important as significant portions of the states in Region 8 are designated as rural or remote (non-metropolitan). Adding to the complexity of healthcare and related decision-making, several states in the region have approved legislation that allows cannabis use for medical and/or recreational purposes. As such, the Mountain Plains ATTC in partnership with the SAMHSA Region 8 Administrator put together a panel of experts to discuss cannabis use and cannabis use disorders, challenges related to medical marijuana (North Dakota and Utah); increases in cannabis (THC) potency; increases in treatment seeking for cannabis use; implications for emergency departments regarding individuals presenting due to cannabis use; as well as other issues related to cannabis. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Charlie Smith (SAMHSA Region 8 Administrator) and include panel members: Dr. Roneet Lev; Dr. Alan Budney; and Dr. Aaron Norton. Panel members will be available throughout the webinar to answer questions from participants.   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.  

[This is Part 2 of a 2-Part training series taking place on 1/19/22 and 1/26/22] The New England ATTC in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services is hosting the Trauma Integrated Addiction Treatment training on 1/19/22 and 1/26/22 from 9:00-12:00 (EST). 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 with people affected by trauma throughout their recovery, as well as, understanding the conceptual framework of trauma-informed practice. [This event is private and by invitation only]

January 26, February 2, February 9, 2022  |  8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Central    Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based practice used to help people overcome their ambivalence about change. In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and practice the spirit of MI and the relational skills.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe Motivational Interviewing: Purpose, benefits, and limitations Summarize each of the 4 processes in Motivational interviewing Recognize differences between engagement helps and harms Prepare to apply the spirit of Motivational interviewing to patient interactions Observe and practice fundamental skills: Listening, open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarization Note: this training is a pre-requisite to subsequent MI Level 2 and SBIRT trainings.   CONTINUING EDUCATION Participants who attend all three sessions in full will be eligible for 9 NAADAC Continuing Education hours. Note: partial credit will not be awarded.   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. 

This series is a sequence of three cumulative two-hour virtual sessions regarding stimulants, consumption, and community impact. The two-hour webinars will inform on the prevalence of stimulant use, define stimulant use disorder and related challenges, and recommended strategies for treatment. Participants may join any or all sessions in the series. You must register for each course separately. Course 3: Effective Treatment Approaches and Recovery Supports This session will identify and describe effective behavioral treatment interventions and considerations when providing services to people with a stimulant use disorder. The content includes a discussion on stigma free language, physical exercise and other recovery supports that assist in potential long-term healing. Credits: Each session meets the requirements 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). 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.

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

The New England ATTC, in partnership with The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of Rhode Island is hosting this training on January 21, 2022 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with subject matter expert Haner Hernandez. This workshop is designed to highlight and explore the needs of treatment professionals working with culturally diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.  The participants will learn about health disparities, cultural intelligence, CLAS Standards, and proven techniques for engagement and improving outcomes.

Es una asistencia técnica enfocada en brindar habilidades en el enfoque de entrevista motivacional. Presenta el Modelo Transteórico de Cambio y sus etapas como herramientas para comprender cómo ocurre el cambio.(This is a technical assistance focused on providing skills in the motivational interview approach. Present the Trans theoretical Model of Change and its stages as tools to understand how change occurs.)    

The New England ATTC 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 the People Place and Health Collective. This discussion will focus on the work of Nicolas Khatmil and colleagues that explores how frontline community partners feel when participating in research projects can greatly influence the study. This project interviewed harm reduction outreach workers who could provide clients with safe injection education and resources if the client enrolled into a research study. Issues around how and why the scientific process occurs (compared to the reality of service provision for people who use drugs) were raised by outreach workers. 

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the North Cottage Program is hosting this CLAS training on 1/20/23 from 9:00 pm to 4:00 pm with subject matter expert Haner Hernandez. This session is designed to highlight and explore the needs of treatment professionals working with culturally diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.  The participants will learn about Health Disparities, Cultural Intelligence, CLAS Standards and proven techniques and strategies for engagement and improving outcomes. [This event is private and by invitation only]

This 90-minute Behavioral Health webinar will provide viewers with information on Indigenous traditional ways of feeding spirit, body, and mind. Ms. Sault-Brill explores various topics related to Indigenous culture including spiritual ways of connection, self understanding/ awareness, and looking at trauma responses/victim programming and how these can/ do impact Indigenous cultural ways of living and engaging with the world we live in today.

For behavioral health providers, the effectiveness of clinical work is dependent upon the clinician/client relationship.  When appropriate boundaries are not maintained, it is these same relationships that can be at the root of serious professional misconduct.  In this one hour workshop, participants will be provided with a summary overview of the legal ethical standards regarding non-clinical relationships with behavioral health clients.  We will then apply these standards to discussion of scenarios and real-world examples. The focus will be dedicated to applying legal and standards from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. After this workshop, participants will be able to: Summarize state laws regarding non-clinical relationships with clients Summarize ethics code standards regarding non-clinical relationships with clients Apply legal and ethical standards to the analysis of a range of client/clinician relationships Presenter: Eric Ström, JD, PhD, LMHC, attorney and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, Washington. As an attorney, Eric provides legal counsel, consultation, and guidance to mental health professionals. Eric’s clinical practice is focused on providing counseling services to combat veterans as well as providing supervision and consultation to other clinicians. Eric currently serves on the American Mental Health Counselors Association Ethics Committee, is the ethics advisor for the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association.