Past Events

The New England ATTC in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Community Corrections is hosting a training on September 15 and 16, 2021 from 1:00pm-4:15pm with subject matter expert Robert Jope, LMHC.  Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building 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 event by invitation only]. 

In honor of National Recovery Month, this 2-hour Behavioral Health webinar event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Native individuals in long-term recovery. A panel and moderator will address questions related to each person's pathway to sobriety and ongoing recovery from a personal, cultural, and spiritual perspective. Please plan to attend this special broadcast as our panelists share their experience, strength, and hope with one another. Please note your time zone: 1:00-3:00 EST . 12:00-2:00 CST . 11:00-1:00 MST . 10:00-12:00 PST . 9:00-11:00 AKST

Join On-the-Spot the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. CT for a one-hour session with knowledgeable providers and subject matter expert(s) who will answer questions and lead discussions around a variety of topics related to successes and challenges of using videoconferencing to offer clinical/peer recovery services via digital technologies. Please join anytime during the session to ask your questions and share your thoughts and experiences regarding the transition of services to the use of videoconferencing methods. OtS is an open forum guided by the participants at each session. We look forward to meeting you and providing guidance on using Videoconferencing.  No registration required, join anytime within the hour. To join Videoconferencing to Deliver Treatment and 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 does not have a microphone built in): Phone: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)  Meeting ID: 994 7973 1969

This is Session 8 of a 12-session Intensive TA series beginning 7/19/21 and ending 10/18/21.  The New England ATTC in partnership with the Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital is hosting a series of Intensive TA consultation sessions with subject matter expert Myra Paull, LICSW.  This series begins on 7/19/21 and runs weekly for 12 sessions. The sessions build on current strengths that the staff have of facilitating groups for patients and discusses how to apply these skills to facilitating a consult group for their peers, in order to train new staff and provide oversight to existing staff to ensure fidelity to the curriculum. [This is a private event by invitation only]

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 National Alliance on Mental Illness recognizes that current environmental factors are traumatizing people of color, which as a risk factor can also initiate or increase stress and substance use. Provider bias in stigmatic language or other microaggressions can also affect a client’s capacity to respond to clinical services and are often identified in research, as components of poor behavioral health outcomes.  Culturally responsive organizations integrate cultural humility in all levels of practice and service delivery, providing highest levels of patient centered care and building equity with persons of color and other marginalized communities. This interactive virtual training will review how to integrate cultural humility within care, review culturally and linguistically appropriate services for organizational capacity building opportunities, and how culturally informed care increases patient wellness for racial and ethnic populations. 

ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a movement to de-monopolize knowledge and amplify capacity to provide best practice care.   The Peer Support ECHO (PS ECHO) is an online community for peer recovery specialists and mental health peers. The Great Lakes ATTC is partnering with Wayside Recovery to offer this training series for peer recovery support providers (SUD and mental health) in HHS Region 5 (IN, IL OH, MI, MN, WI). The sessions will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, and there will be new presenters and topics featured in each session!   LEARNING OBJECTIVES:     Identify community and statewide resources     Apply new skills and tools to the peer recovery support profession     Expand understanding of best practices, core competencies, and ethical standards for peer recovery support professionals   TRAINING SCHEDULE 2021 January 14th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) January 28th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) February 11th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) February 25th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) March 11th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) March 25th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) April 8th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) April 22nd (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) May 13th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) May 27th  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) June 10th  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) June 24th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) July 8th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) July 22nd (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) August 12th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) August 26th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) September 9th  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) September 23rd (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) October 14th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) October 28th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) November 11th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) November 25th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) December 9th  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern)    

The Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Mid-America ATTC) and the Missouri Credentialing Board in Region 7 are sponsoring a 2-part training for peer specialists/recovery coaches and supervisors of peer specialists who want to develop expertise in serving pregnant and parenting families impacted by substance use and/or opioid dependence. Providing Peer Based Recovery Support Services for Pregnant & Parenting Families will include the following: Two, full day virtual training sessions September  9th and 10th; Six, 1.5-hour virtual Peer-to-Peer Learning Collaborative sessions held twice monthly following the completion of the training. Download the application to learn more! For more information, email Erika Holliday at [email protected].

This is Part 1 of a 2-part Training Series taking place on September 9th and September 21st.  The New England ATTC in partnership with The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of Rhode Island is hosting a two-part training on September 9, 2021 and September 21, 2021 from 9:00-12:00 with subject matter expert Selby Conrad, PhD.  The training "Adolescent Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)" is a discussion of the pragmatics of implementation and screening measurement selection. It will provide an overview of Brief Intervention (BI) with adolescents, including review of motivational interviewing and opportunities to practice skills in this area. The training will also focus on evidence-based treatment for youth who need co-occurring disorders treatment and will include a discussion of how to successfully refer to treatment. 

  This session will be a guided discussion for TOR Grantees to share your expertise, unique tribal and community practices, and offer peer-to-peer support for your TOR program.   In 2021, we will be holding this session on the second Wednesday of each month for an hour and a half: 4 - 5:30 EST . 3-4:30 CST . 2-3:30 MST . 1-2:30 PST . 12-1:30 AKST

This is first session in part 3 of the larger series: Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Provide Clinical Supervision for Substance Use Disorders. Part 3 uses case-based learning via Project ECHO. Each ECHO session will last 1.5 hours and will include a 15-minute lecture on a topic in clinical supervision followed by 1-2 case presentations and reviews. This cohort is full. If you are interested in participating in a future cohort, please email Bree at [email protected].  

Historically, medication assisted treatment waiver training has been available for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants interested in seeking to apply for their waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid use disorders. To obtain the waiver to prescribe buprenorphine, providers were required to take eight hours of training. On April 27, 2021, HHS released New Buprenorphine Practice Guidelines, Expanding Access to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder no longer requiring the completion of 8 hours waiver training course. However, in recognition that many practitioners will still want and need training on the clinical induction and management of Buprenorphine, PCSS-MAT, the Central East ATTC and DSAMH have partnered to bring this training. This training will provide information about these new practice guidelines as well as the clinical aspects of Buprenorphine prescribing. PCSS-MAT has a comprehensive library of materials (many are designated for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM) available at no cost created to give healthcare providers confidence in treating their patients more effectively. PCSS-MAT also has a no-cost clinical coaching/mentoring program to provide one-on-one clinical expertise for primary care providers.  AAAP is the Data Sponsor for this waiver training. [email protected] Registration for this series is through the Delaware Learning portal, which is open to all, although you must create an account. Joint Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and Program of Addiction Research and Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry 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. Physician Designation Statement: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry designates this Other activity (one portion of this course is an independent online activity and another portion of this course is a live face-to-face educational exchange with a clinical expert trained to present this material) for a maximum of 8 (eight) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing Designation Statement:  American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is an approved provider of nursing continuing education through AAAP’s Joint Accreditation provider # 4008192.  This program is approved for up to 8 Nursing Contact Hours. PA Designation Statement: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8 AAPA Category 1 CME credits.  PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. 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 mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government

  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.   Kris Kelly, a peer recovery expert, will launch the series by highlighting September as National Recovery Month and specific resources related to recovery from alcohol use disorder.     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.     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     PRESENTER - September 7, 2021   Kris Kelly, BS Kris Kelly is a project manager for the Great Lakes Addiction, Mental Health, and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers, a woman in long-term recovery, and subject matter expert on peer-based recovery support services. Kris is also leads the Recovery Community Organization Capacity Building core area for the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence. She has worked with state and local government, recovery community organizations, treatment courts, withdrawal management/detoxification, and clinical treatment developing best practices for integrating recovery supports into systems and services. As a former executive director and director of programs of a Minnesota-based recovery community organization, Kelly is a leader in the peer support movement in Minnesota. Kelly has presented at state and national conferences on topics ranging from supervision in peer-based recovery support services and integrating peer support services into behavioral health organizations to recovery-oriented systems of care.  

The Great Lakes ATTC offers this training for behavioral healthcare professionals in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. This training is offered in response to a need identified by stakeholders in our region.     DESCRIPTION: The NIATx Virtual Change Leader Academy is the new web-based version of the popular NIATx Change Leader Academy (CLA). The CLA has given thousands of behavioral health organizations the tools to make real changes that improve their systems of care. This interactive, expert-led program includes four weekly 90-minute learning sessions. Participants can also participate in an optional follow-up series of three monthly small group coaching sessions.      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 Participants who attend all four weekly "Part A" training sessions will be eligible to receive 5.5 NAADAC Continuing Education hours. An additional 3.5 NAADAC CE hours will be available to those who fully attend the optional "Part B" sessions (three 1-hour monthly follow-up sessions).     "PART A" TRAINING SCHEDULE  September 2, 2021    |  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central) September 9, 2021    |  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central) September 16, 2021  |  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central) September 23, 2021  |  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central)   *Dates/times for the three optional "Part B" follow-up sessions will be scheduled at the end of the "Part A" training.      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.         

Esta Ayuda Técnica tiene el objetivo de capacitar a sus participantes en la intervención con el colectivo LGBT+. Definiendo conceptos, trasfondo histórico, discutir las teorias, mitos y procesos de vida. El mismo se compone de tres partes./ This Technical Assistance has the objective of training its participants in the intervention with the LGBT + community. Defining concepts, historical background, discuss theories, myths and life processes. It is made up of three parts.

  Regional Events Regional Virtual Learning Community Hosted by the Faces and Voices of Recovery July 2 - August 27, 2021 12:00 - 1:00 pm MDT/ 1:00- 2:00 pm CDT This series of six interactive learning sessions is aimed at participants interested in the topic of Recovery Community Organization (RCO) start-up. Presenters will share their experience with recovery advocacy, peer recovery support services and starting an RCO.   Recovery Community Organization (RCO) Bootcamp Hosted by the Faces and Voices of Recovery August 3-5, 2021 9:00 am - 3:00 pm MDT/ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT An RCO is a non-profit organization or program led by the addiction recovery community providing advocacy, education and non-clinical peer-based recovery support services.   Regional Recovery Leadership Forum Hosted by the Faces and Voices of Recovery September 7 - 9, 2021 9:00 am - 3:00 pm MDT/ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT This three-day forum will examine how and why shifts happen in the addiction recovery movement, factors that drive success, and strategies that advocacy groups and leadership can employ to effect wide scale change. We’ll explore leadership styles, supervision, servant leadership, mentoring a new generation of leaders, and keys to sustaining momentum.   Colorado 20th Rally for RecoverWE Hosted by Advocates for Recovery Colorado More details to come, to get involved please email [email protected]   MOAB 2021: Multi Day Retreat Hosted by The Phoenix September 23-26, 2021 Don't miss your chance to join us for camping and community during our annual Moab Multi-Day Retreat from September 23rd-26th! Events include rock climbing, mountain biking, road biking, rappelling, hiking, sunrise yoga, music, and some serious fun with amazing people in recovery.   The Phoenix Concert Series feat. Music for Recovery by Kathy Moser Hosted by The Phoenix September 17, 2021 6:30 - 7:30 pm CT This hybrid concert event will be held on our live-streaming platform and in-person at Community in Crisis at 9 Church St, Bernardsville, NJ.   Ricky Byrd and Friends with Special Guest Mark Kendall Hosted by The Phoenix September 30, 2021 8:00 pm CT Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and REcovery Troubadour, Ricky Byrd, will be interviewing Mark Kendal, founder and guitarist of Great White.   Recovery Utopia Hosted by The Phoenix October 2, 2021 Join us for a magical evening with live music provided by Secret Dance Addiction, accompanied by invigorating activities listed in the link.   Montana **Check back throughout the month for updated events in your area!**   North Dakota Recovery Reinvented Hosted by All of Us in Recovery October 25, 2021 Sioux Falls, South Dakota Recovery Reinvented is an ongoing series of innovative practices and initiatives to eliminate the shame and stigma of addiction in North Dakota. We are uniting to find solutions to help people in our state affected by the disease of addiction with proven prevention, treatment and recovery approaches.   South Dakota March into the Night Hosted by Face it Together September 22, 2021 Sioux Falls, South Dakota The second annual March Into the Light recovery walk will be held Saturday, September 22 at Falls Park to celebrate recovery and provide hope and inspiration for those affected by substance use disorder in our community. The March starts in the pre-dawn darkness, with the rising sun as a symbol of the movement to bring the disease of addiction out of the darkness and into the light. The March is the first large-scale event in the region to rally the community in support of recovery from substance use disorder. Location: Falls Park, Sioux Falls, SD Falls Park Drive Sioux Falls, SD 57103 United States Sponsoring Organizations: Face It TOGETHER Sioux Falls Type of Event: Celebration Entertainment Walk/Run Participants: 500   Utah Art for the Recovery Community Hosted by Utah Support Advocates for Recovery September 3-11, 2021 Digital Gallery WeRunning September 3-11, visit our ARC Digital Gallery on our website to explore virtual portfolio exhibitions by our fabulous visual artists. The weeklong festival will also feature daily artist features, interviews, and an ARC Artist Roundtable, published daily on the website. We are so thrilled to be able to gather with you all in-person again this year! Join us on September 10 at Gallivan Hall in downtown Salt Lake for an evening of art, community, and connection. Doors open at 5pm for the Gallery Exhibition. Masks are encouraged for all festival attendees.   Wyoming 10th Annual Cajun Fest Hosted by Recover Wyoming September 17, 2021 5:30 - 9:15 pm MDT Laramie County Community College Located in the Clay Pathfinder Building We are hosting the 10th Annual Cajun Fest dinner and fundraiser on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the ANB Bank Leadership Center at Laramie County Community College starting at 5:30 p.m. The CAJUN FEST will celebrate National Recovery Month and the lives which have been enhanced by Recover Wyoming, in addition to raising funds to continue this important work. This is our principal fundraiser, and money raised is vital to continuing the important programs and services at Recover Wyoming. So ... Let the Good Times Roll!!

This webinar will review the pharmacological characteristics of stimulant medications and also medications that provide a stimulant effect and review which medications are most effective in enhancing natural recovery and improving fatigue and cognitive functioning in TBI survivors. A discussion regarding the similarity of ADHD symptoms to TBI symptoms will be presented. Frontal lobe and temporal lobe syndromes will be described, and specific medications will be reviewed that are likely to have a positive impact on the TBI survivor.  Case studies will also be presented exemplifying the complexity of brain injury, cognitive impairment and effective use of medications. Learning Objectives:               Review the definitions, similarities and differences between Stimulant medications             Describe the symptoms of TBI following or during rehabilitation             Differentiate levels of TBI cognitive severity             Understand the Psychopharmacology of Stimulant Medications             Describe atypical stimulants, non-stimulants and antidepressants             Understand the complexity of choosing a stimulant medication in a patient with TBI   Presenter Information Dr. Sparadeo began his career as the Director of the Mayor’s Task Force on Substance Abuse in the City of Providence, R.I. and he was also the Director of Substance Abuse Services for the Providence Mental Health Center at that same time.  After creating a system of clinical services for the City of Providence he was appointed as CEO of Talbot House.  Talbot House was the largest residential substance abuse treatment facility in New England.  Dr. Sparadeo then completed his doctoral studies with a residency at the Boston V.A. Medical Center followed by a 2-year fellowship at Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital (RIH).  The focus of his clinical training was neuropsychology and chronic pain.  He completed his fellowship and was appointed to the Brown University School of Medicine faculty and the Rhode Island Hospital medical staff in the position of Director of Rehabilitation Psychology.  Dr. Sparadeo trained numerous interns and fellows at Brown University.  As Director of Rehabilitation Psychology, Dr. Sparadeo created the first comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation program for survivors of traumatic brain injury.  After 8 years in his position at RIH Dr. Sparadeo was appointed National Director of Substance Abuse and TBI rehabilitation services at New Medico Health Systems in Boston, Massachusetts.  He created inpatient substance abuse treatment programs in 8 rehabilitation facilities throughout the U.S.  He returned to RIH and Brown University to become the director of the Concussion Care Center in the Emergency Department at RIH.  He was also the chief clinical consultant to the Trauma Center and Stepdown Unit, and he was the co-director of the Interdisciplinary Spine Center in the Neurosurgery Department at RIH for 5 years before opening a private practice specializing in the neuropsychological assessment, pain assessment and pain management.  He developed a specialized substance abuse treatment program for people with both TBI and substance abuse.  Eventually, he developed a specialized treatment program for people with chronic pain and opiate addiction.  Over the many years of his career Dr. Sparadeo has been a consultant to many agencies and healthcare programs throughout the U.S.  He has also served on numerous boards of directors.  He was the founder and president of the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island.  He was also the Chairman of the Governor’s Permanent Advisory Commission on TBI.  He was also a member of the national committee on substance abuse and disability at SAMHSA in Washington, D.C.  Most recently, Dr. Sparadeo has been a consultant and chief trainer on a federally funded grant at the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.  Dr. Sparadeo’s career has also included the publication of many scientific papers and book chapters, and he has been on the faculty of Salve Regina University graduate program in Rehabilitation Counseling where he teaches the Neuroscience of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness, Psychopharmacology for Counselors and the Neuroscience of Opioid Abuse. This training is a collaboration between Mid-America ATTC, Mountain Plains ATTC, and NASHIA. 

This is Session 7 of a 12-session Intensive TA series beginning 7/19/21 and ending 10/18/21.  The New England ATTC in partnership with the Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital is hosting a series of Intensive TA consultation sessions with subject matter expert Myra Paull, LICSW.  This series begins on 7/19/21 and runs weekly for 12 sessions. The sessions build on current strengths that the staff have of facilitating groups for patients and discusses how to apply these skills to facilitating a consult group for their peers, in order to train new staff and provide oversight to existing staff to ensure fidelity to the curriculum. [This is a private event by invitation only]

The New England ATTC, in partnership with AdCare Educational Institute of New England is hosting this session at the Virtual New England School of Best Practices on 8/27/21 from 9:00-12:15 with subject matter expert Brenda Westberry. The presence of violence in a community increases not only the potential number of victims of violence but also increases the likely number of perpetrators of violence, fostering an ongoing cycle of violence in communities afflicted by this public health disease. Racial discrimination causes trauma by creating isolation, alienation, marginalization, psychological harm and stress which often limits the ability of the community and individuals to respond. Violence coupled with structural racism not only erodes the health of a community but are integral components and causative risk factors that lead to affecting a person’s ability to cope. The exposure to violence in childhood can result in greater risk in adulthood for substance use, risky sexual behavior and mental and physical health issues.

DESCRIPTION LGBTQ populations are complex, ever-evolving groups of diverse individuals representing a wide spectrum of attitudes, beliefs, and opinions. However, pervasive experiences of prejudice and discrimination have given rise to commonly shared viewpoints about health, family, aging, risk, prevention, and the ingredients of wellness. Engaging LGBTQ worldviews can boost trust, accelerate rapport, affirm self-efficacy, and help care providers offer responsive, culturally appropriate services that embrace these clients where they are. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Identify common LGBTQ cultural perspectives about wellness, support, and service providers which may influence help-seeking behaviors. Discover avoidable provider pitfalls that may alienate LGBTQ clients and their families and strategies to minimize negative encounters. Develop practical tools and skills to deepen empathy, minimize barriers, increase trust, and help LGBTQ individuals engage securely in care PRESENTER Kate Bishop, MSSA, Education Coordinator at the LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton, is a seasoned professional development trainer with expertise in working with LGBTQ populations, sexual and reproductive health care, adolescent development, intimate partner violence, and sexual trauma. She is certified as a trainer through GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) as well as SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders). Before joining the Chase Brexton team, she developed the capacity building program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s STAR TRACK Adolescent HIV program, providing cultural responsiveness trainings for agencies that serve sexual minority youth of color. Ms. Bishop holds a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from Hiram College and a Masters in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University. COST: FREE | CONTACT HOURS: 1.75 NAADAC This webinar is supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a movement to de-monopolize knowledge and amplify capacity to provide best practice care.   The Peer Support ECHO (PS ECHO) is an online community for peer recovery specialists and mental health peers. The Great Lakes ATTC is partnering with Wayside Recovery to offer this training series for peer recovery support providers (SUD and mental health) in HHS Region 5 (IN, IL OH, MI, MN, WI). The sessions will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, and there will be new presenters and topics featured in each session!   LEARNING OBJECTIVES:     Identify community and statewide resources     Apply new skills and tools to the peer recovery support profession     Expand understanding of best practices, core competencies, and ethical standards for peer recovery support professionals   TRAINING SCHEDULE 2021 January 14th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) January 28th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) February 11th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) February 25th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) March 11th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) March 25th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) April 8th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) April 22nd (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) May 13th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) May 27th  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) June 10th  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) June 24th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) July 8th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) July 22nd (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) August 12th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) August 26th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) September 9th  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) September 23rd (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) October 14th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) October 28th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) November 11th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) November 25th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) December 9th  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern)    

The New England ATTC, in partnership with AdCare Educational Institute of New England is hosting this session at the Virtual New England School of Best Practices on 8/26/21 from 10:30 to 3:45 with subject matter expert Brenda Westberry. Violence against women is recognized as a global public health problem that crosses lines of age, race, ethnicity and economic status. There are critical and interrelated issues in the lives of women such as substance abuse, trauma and mental health. Violence against women is an important risk factor for women’s ill health with consequences for both their physical and mental health. These issues are also prevalent for women who are involved in the criminal justice system and puts them at risk for interpersonal violence in their adolescence and adult lives. There are various forms of interpersonal violence that are directed toward women and girls that have an effect on the transition from incarceration back into the community. The prevalence of physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological violence against women is examined from the individual, family and community level perspectives.

Nearly a third of all Americans have been affected by intimate partner violence (IPV) at some point in their lives. Health and behavioral health care professionals are well positioned to respond to cases of IPV. The trust within the provider and client/patient relationship offers opportunity to identify and support persons who may be victimized by IPV. This interactive webinar will review risk factors of IPV, screening tools for considerations, provider strategies for practice, and resources. 

    Often, motivated by sentinel events, organizations move directly to implementing individual equity initiatives, without first grounding the work in the organizational readiness and cultural change that is necessary to support the longevity of such initiatives.  Each learner will leave this hands-on seminar with an understanding of concepts, concrete tools, processes, and strategies that will enable them to contribute to cultural change management and the development of sustainable initiatives to address race and identity inequity and health disparities in their workplace.   1. Understand existing data that reflect workforce inequity and health disparities in black communities 2. Utilize data to identify inequity and resultant opportunities for improvement 3. Utilize a standardized tool to raise organizational awareness of staff competencies and organizational operations 4. Describe the ADKAR model of organizational change 5. Apply data analysis, organizational awareness assessment results, and the ADKAR model to the development of an organizational action plan towards equity   ............................................     A well-respected physician and educator, Dr. Harrison is the CoFounder and Chief Medical Officer for Eleanor Health, an innovative provider of comprehensive treatment for opioid and other substance use disorders. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology with Spanish and Chemistry minors at Howard University, completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and General Psychiatry Residency at Emory University. She is Board-Certified in both Adult General Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and has spent her career treating individuals with Serious Persistent Mental Illness and Addictive Diseases. Currently, she holds an adjunct faculty appointment at the Morehouse School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and provides expert consulting services to the Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center. She is Co-Founder of Physicians for Criminal Justice Reform, Inc. and Campaign Psychiatrist for Let’s Get Mentally Fit, public education and stigma-reduction campaign.