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Our staff will be presenting a workshop and/or poster as a part of this event. For more information, visit the CPDD website: https://cpdd.org/

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) uses a preventive public health approach to identify and intervene with persons whose patterns of use puts them at risk for, or are experiencing substance-related health problems, and/or helps identify persons with a high potential for substance use disorders. As an evidence-based practice, SBIRT is an essential intervention to integrate in various disciplines and behavioral health settings. This interactive training will discuss validated tools used in SBIRT, how to provide a brief intervention using a person-centered motivational dialogue with skills practice, and successful facilitation of referrals to treatment, and collectively help incite motivation and commitment to change.

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 Great Lakes ATTC in partnership with Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) 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.          "What they don’t understand is that I don’t stop because I can’t stop. I do care and I don’t need lectures."  —Giselle, 4 months pregnant     DESCRIPTION: Join us to look at current trends, best practices, and innovations in addressing the needs of pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders (SUDs), their infants, and their families. The cross-disciplinary training team integrates subject matter expertise, passion, real-world examples, and practical tips, all in an informative and enjoyable session. Providers and policy makers will expand their knowledge and be motivated to take immediate actions that support this vulnerable population and help improve health outcomes. Following this training, the Great Lakes Addiction Technology Transfer Center is hosting a learning community for providers that want to take a deeper dive into effective services for pregnant and parenting women.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Recognize specific barriers to SUD treatment and recovery for pregnant women and strategies to address these barriers Understand the importance of helping women stay connected; best practices in engagement retention and recovery support postpartum Discuss best practices in addressing SUDs among pregnant and parenting women and family-centered care Identify key partners, programs and policies that promote health and recovery for women, infants, and families     CEUs Everyone who attends this session in full will receive 1.5 NAADAC CEUs.      SCHEDULE: This training will be offered twice. Both session will take place from 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM CST on the following dates: June 18, 2021 June 30, 2021 (**repeat session** - click HERE to register for June 30th session)       PRESENTERS:   Tara Fischer, M.S.W., LICSW, is a senior program associate for Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) who brings 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She has dedicated much of her career to designing, implementing, and monitoring behavioral healthcare service delivery improvements for public sector organizations serving vulnerable individuals and families.     Patricia (Pat) Tucker, M.B.A., M.A, is a senior program manager and master trainer at AHP. She is a national expert in recovery supports, case management, and supportive housing and employment.       Deborah (Deb) Werner, M.A., PMP, is a senior program director who leads AHP’s work with women, youth, and families. She directed the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Women, Children, and Families Training and Technical Assistance project for more than a decade    

    SAPC-UCLA Lecture Series   Please join us for a live virtual lecture series on:     Stimulant Use: Current Trends, Impact on the Brain and Implications for Treatment On   Friday, June 18, 2021, 10:00am-1:15pm   A Special Lecture Presented by:   County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Program With UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, and the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center   Featured Presenters and Panelists:   Grant Hovik, MA, Clinical Specialist, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (HHS Region 9) Andrew S. Kurtz, MA, MFT, Clinical Specialist, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (HHS Region 9) David Hindman, Ph.D., Chief, Clinical Standards and Training Unit Substance Abuse Prevention & Control Brandon Fernandez, MPH, Chief Operating Officer, Cri-Help, Inc. Irene Lim, LCSW, Program Manager, Substance Use Prevention & Treatment Program, Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine Children’s Hospital Los Angeles   This Lecture Series presentation will describe the local and national scope of Stimulant Use Disorders including current trends in use amongst special populations (e.g., adolescents, women, criminal justice populations, racial/ethnic minorities, and LGBT individuals). The mental health and physical health consequences of Stimulant Use Disorders will be presented including information on stimulant use and its impact on the brain and cognition. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on how to implement effective treatment interventions to people who use stimulants and the necessary adaptations needed to engage and retain special populations in care. Effective behavioral treatments for stimulant use tailored to stage of treatment will be discussed. A panel discussion will follow this presentation, featuring representatives from SAPCs specialty substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider network, with particular experience or focus on treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders. This portion of the presentation is intended to assist SUD providers in identifying and addressing real world considerations in effectively engaging patients in care, making level of care determinations for Stimulant Use Disorders and practical treatment and programmatic approaches to treatment. Additionally, panelists will share their perspectives on the growing use on varying stimulants, as well as their efforts to implement evidence-based treatment options to assist in addressing this ongoing and increasingly growing epidemic.   Register Today at: https://uclahs.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rq_uauybTNa-FODynchcMA       Questions?  Please email Brandy Oeser at [email protected]  

The National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards were developed by the Office of Minority Health in response to health and health care disparities and changing demographics.  The CLAS standards are a structured outline of actionable items that organizations and professionals may consider undertaking to improve the quality of services, some of which can include culturally responsive services, client and provider cultural perspectives, language based challenges, all which ultimately help reduce health disparities and attain health equity. This interactive three-part webinar (two hours each) will provide an overview of the CLAS Standards and how providers might implement culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies to heighten engagement opportunities, improve quality of care, and effect recovery support to diverse communities. This training meets the requirements for six renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and six initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS).  Participants must attend all three sessions in their entirety to receive a certificate of completion. CLICK HERE to register for day one, June 18, 10:00am-12:00pm (ET) CLICK HERE to register for day two, June 21, 10:00am-12:00pm (ET) CLICK HERE to register for day three, June 22, 10:00am-12:00pm (ET)  

The New England ATTC, in partnership with AdCare Educational Institute of New England and the New England PTTC, is hosting the 5th cohort of its popular intensive technical assistance initiative: the Leadership Development Program (LDP). The new cohort began April 28, 2021 for addiction professionals in Region 1 and will continue through June 18,2021. For this cohort, the New England ATTC has introduced interviews to the application process as a new innovation intended to fill in any gaps from the written application, including verification of program commitment and supervisory experience. Another key innovation is the integration of Google Classroom as a key participant resource. The LDP focuses on key leadership skills using a range of learning methods designed to increase participant effectiveness. This program includes the use of a highly diverse, intact learning community that includes participants from across the prevention, intervention, and recovery support service continuum. Developing effective leaders is of particular importance as the profession faces the COVID-19 pandemic, the overdose crisis, a changing behavioral healthcare landscape, and the impending retirement of many "baby boom" generation leaders.   [This is a private event]

Thursday, June 17, 2021; 3:00pm-5:00pm PDT **Please note dates and start/end time equivalents for the Pacific Jurisdictions:      American Samoa: Thursday, June 17th: 11:00am-1:00pm SST     Palau: Friday, June 18th: 7:00am-9:00am PWT     Guam: Friday, June 18th: 8:00am-10:00am ChST     CNMI: Friday, June 18th: 8:00am-10:00am ChST     FSM: Friday, June 18th: 9:00am-11:00am PONT     RMI: Friday, June 18th: 10:00am-12:00pm MHT Training Description: This two-hour live virtual training will provide substance use disorder treatment and recovery providers in the six U.S.-affiliated Pacific Jurisdictions with a broad overview of cocaine and methamphetamine and their impact on brain, body, and behavior. The session will begin with a description of the national scope of stimulant use. The acute and chronic mental health and physical health consequences of stimulant use will be presented, including information on the impact of stimulant use on memory and cognition. Then, the presentation will shift focus to a discussion on how to implement effective behavioral treatment interventions with people who use stimulants, and the necessary adaptations needed to engage and retain people in care.   In addition, participants will be introduced to the concept of text messaging as an extension to learning and offered an opportunity to join and actively engage in a live learning extender demonstration. Research has shown that text messaging is a widely used form of communication, with 90% of people reading a text message within the first 3 minutes of receiving it (Pew Research, 2015). Thus, using text messaging as a learning extender is a reasonable form of engaging learners post-training to encourage skill adoption over a period of time. In aligning with these tenets, the PSATTC will begin incorporating learning extenders in future training events and expanding the use to the Pacific Jurisdictions. Speakers:  Thomas Freese, PhD, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs  Beth Rutkowski, MPH, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs  At the end of the live virtual training, participants will be able to:  1.    Identify three specific national patterns and trends in stimulant use. 2.    Recall at least three short-term and three-long term physical and psychological effects of stimulant use. 3.    Apply at least two specific behavioral treatment interventions and two recovery approaches that have been proven to be effective in treating people with a stimulant use disorder.

The New England ATTC Harm Reduction Coordinator, Dr. Brendan Jacka, is co-hosting the Recovery Science and Harm Reduction Reading Group meeting on June 17th, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, in partnership with RICARES and the People Place and Health Collective. This discussion will focus on exploring the lived experiences of young people who inject drugs and the challenges they face in accessing harm reduction services.

Join the Mountain Plains ATTC for a special On-the-Spot Summer Series with sizzling hot topics and on-the-go tips to make your summer workflow easy and breezy.   Guided by participant questions, subject matter experts will take you on a deeper dive into Digital Ethical Dilemmas, Motivational Interviewing, Clinical Supervision, and Digital Peer Recovery Support to help you travel toward increasing knowledge, building skills, and changing practice through the adoption of evidence-based and promising practices.   So, hold on to your virtual device and ride the On-the-Spot wave this summer! Every 3rd Thursday of the Month, June-September, 12:00pm MT / 1:00 CT  Discovering the Depths of Digital Ethics June​ 17th​  Come explore the depths of virtual ethical dilemmas currently faced by behavioral health and peer support specialists related to the use of technology, social networking sites, and web-based search engines. Join the discussion and bring your own scenarios, questions, and hear ideas on how to apply ethical decision-making models with ethical dilemmas.   To join On-the-Spot Summer Series use the Zoom login below: Step 1: Click HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting Room Step 2: One tap mobile              +1 669 900 6833              Meeting ID: 930 8052 4762              Find your local number here

The New England ATTC, in partnership with AdCare Educational Institute of New England and the New England PTTC, is hosting the 5th cohort of its popular intensive technical assistance initiative: the Leadership Development Program (LDP). The new cohort began April 28, 2021 for addiction professionals in Region 1 and will continue through June 18,2021. For this cohort, the New England ATTC has introduced interviews to the application process as a new innovation intended to fill in any gaps from the written application, including verification of program commitment and supervisory experience. Another key innovation is the integration of Google Classroom as a key participant resource. The LDP focuses on key leadership skills using a range of learning methods designed to increase participant effectiveness. This program includes the use of a highly diverse, intact learning community that includes participants from across the prevention, intervention, and recovery support service continuum. Developing effective leaders is of particular importance as the profession faces the COVID-19 pandemic, the overdose crisis, a changing behavioral healthcare landscape, and the impending retirement of many "baby boom" generation leaders.   [This is a private event]

The New England ATTC in partnership with the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals is hosting the Complex Cases Facing Treatment Courts webinar on 6/16/21 from 12:00pm-1:30pm with subject matter experts, Helen Hasberts, MA, JD, and Brian Meyer, PhD, LCP.  During this webinar, the panel will discuss several actual cases from New England Drug Court Programs involving participants who have struggled with drug court program requirements and whose behavior has been especially challenging for the drug court team to manage and address successfully. The experts will be asked for recommendations on whether sanctions were appropriate, whether the team was considering all treatment options, and whether a termination was appropriate.

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

Two trainers from the New England ATTC in Region 1 have been chosen to attend this ToT  which is being offered as a result of a collaboration across the ATTC Network and in partnership with the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence.  Attendees will have an opportunity to first experience the Peer Supervisor Training as a participant followed by a full day where they will learn how to train others in the workforce. The training sessions will cover the following broad topics:  Integrating PSS into a Multi-disciplinary Team, Person Centered Planning, Trauma Informed Supervision, Cross Cultural Supervision, Effective Supervision & Promoting Effective Documentation, Promoting Ethics & Boundaries, Supporting PSS in Diverse Settings, Crisis Management.  [This is a private event by invitation only.]

  Many forms of stigma undermine access to diagnosis, treatment, and successful health outcomes for people with substance use disorders (SUDs). Not only does stigma exist for individuals with SUDs, but also for individuals who use medications to treat opioid use disorders, despite the unparalleled effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment (MAT). A unique kind of stigma is even encountered by women with SUDs who are pregnant and/or parenting. Stigma is perpetuated through both expected (families and employers) and unexpected (health care providers) routes as well as the structural stigma still found in our practice settings. This morning's session will explore the full scope of stigma and the techniques and opportunities we can use to eliminate the stigma that exists in systems of care.   This presentation is only for those attending the South Dakota Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals. If you are interested in a similar presentation for your organization please reach out to Abby Moore at [email protected].   Cosponsored by the South Dakota Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals (SDAAPP).    

This webinar is part of a two-part webinar series. Learning objectives for both webinars: Increase the knowledge of the participants in understanding the mechanisms determining the development of SUD and the influence of different components: genetic and environmental, socio economical and plitical that influence the development of SUD. Part 1  Jun 8, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time This webinar aims at providing an overview on the problem of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in the United States (U.S.), mainly in the Latinx Communities. It will provide a definition of SUD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 (DSM 5). We will discuss the gross epidemiology of SUD in the main ethnic groups in the U.S., and according to gender and socioeconomical status. Click For More Information Part 2 Jun 15, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time The Webinar covers five SUD: Alcohol, Nicotine/Tobacco, Opioid, Cannabis and Stimulants use disorders; risk factors for developing SUD and the trends in the epidemiology of SUD during the last 20 years. Click For More Information About the Presenter Jose Azocar M.D., D.Sc. Dr. Jose Azocar is a Medical Doctor (M.D.) and currently holds a degree from the Central University, Caracas, Venezuela and Doctor of Science (D.SC.) from the Harverd University School of Public Health, Bostyon, MA. He has Clinical training in Hematology and Oncology from the Boston VA Medical Center. Dr. Azocas has over 40 years of experience in Primary Care, Hematology, Oncology and Addiction Medicine. He is a Clinician treating patients in addiction Medicine in Massachusetts and Connecticut.  

LGBTQIA people are much more than their sexual orientation and gender identity. This interactive webinar combines the perspectives and practices of both Cultural Humility and Motivational Interviewing, inviting participants to consider how these approaches, used in tandem, can enhance engagement and retention of LGBTQIA people.

Did you know that most codes of ethics include direction on self-care? It is the responsibility of the counselor to respond fully and be present for clients. Self-care enhances a counselor’s ability to do this. This course will review the definition of ethics and look at different codes of ethics (CASAC, NAADAC, CRC, and Social Work) and describe how self-care is important to maintain ethical practice.

LGBTQIA people are much more than their sexual orientation and gender identity. This interactive webinar combines the perspectives and practices of both Cultural Humility and Motivational Interviewing, inviting participants to consider how these approaches, used in tandem, can enhance engagement and retention of LGBTQIA people.

This is part two of a two-part training series. The New England ATTC in partnership with Community Care Alliance of Rhode Island is hosting Intermediate Motivational Interviewing (MI) - Part 1 and Part 2 on 6/1/21 and 6/15/21 with subject matter expert Robert Jope.  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 knowledge of the spirit, micro skills, and strategies of the model, and provides opportunities to practice the approach. Participants will complete the workshop with a good understanding of MI, and are encouraged to take the Intermediate and Advanced MI workshops to develop proficiency in this method. [This event is private and 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

This meeting will provide an overview of this intensive training and technical assistance project to build capacity within DSAMH and DSCYF in fully integrating Motivational Interviewing (MI) into administration, onboarding, supervision and the provision of programs and services. During this meeting, we will: Provide orientation to the Central East ATTC and its role & commitment to behavioral health workforce development. Describe the partnership between Central East and DE DHSS, specifically DSAMH and DSCYF, in this project. Provide a basic understanding of MI and the plan to build capacity in DSAMH and DSCYF, and the larger DE system of care. Describe the purpose and structure of the intensive technical assistance project, including time investment and timeline. Answer questions surrounding participation. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The primary purpose of this initiative is to provide training and technical assistance to Behavioral Health Provider Organizations in Delaware in fully integrating Motivation Interviewing (MI) into administration, supervision and the provision of programs and services. The goals of this capacity-building project are: The timely, appropriate and effective engagement individuals and families in the public behavioral health continuum: prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery services and supports. Increased retention in programs and services indicated by decrease no-show rates and discontinuation rates. Increase in staff competencies in Evidenced-Based Practice of MI, operating in a supportive organizational environment that includes clinical supervision and skill building. Increase in staff recruitment and retention as indicated by decreased turn over, vacancy rates and increased job satisfaction.  

The New England ATTC serves as a lead partner on the Substance Exposed Newborn Taskforce at the Rhode Island Department of Health. The Taskforce, will offer a weekly Pregnancy & Parenting Peer Recovery Specialist Training Series from May 7 – June 25, 2021 in partnership with the Parent Support Network of RI. This series is designed for peer recovery support specialists to develop tailored skills for working with individuals who are pregnant and/or parenting.   [Registration is now closed and this is a private event]

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)