Past Events

    This virtual presentation is sponsored by the Southeast ATTC Regional Center and will focus on central nervous stimulants and their impact on the user's brain, body, and behavior in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina. Treatment providers, peer support communities, and community-based organizations in Region 4 are encouraged to register for free.     List at least three types of stimulants Describe the patterns and trends of stimulant use. Identify at least three impacts of stimulant use on people who use them. Summarize at least two specific treatment interventions that have proven effective in treating people with a stimulant use disorder. 1.5 NAADAC* CEU hrs are provided for this webinar. *National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors .........................................   James E. Campbell, LPC, LAC, MAC, CACII has worked professionally in the human services field for over twenty-five years in a wide range of clinical settings, currently serving as the Training and Technical Assistance Manager for Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center.  His passion is helping individuals and families heal and build on the strengths they possess.  He’s a member of both NAADAC and ACA and is a past president of APSC/SCAADAC.  James is nationally recognized author and speaker.    

This training will introduce participants to intermediate and advanced Zoom functions and troubleshooting. Participants will also learn techniques and best practices to manage and engage Zoom participants in their virtual training sessions as well as practice how to implement these changes into their current curriculum. Moreover, the training will dive deep into implementation strategies for translating their previously in-person curriculum to a virtual platform. [This is a closed event]  

Event Description: Please join ASU School of Social Work for this two part Motivational Interviewing Foundations & Practical Applications webinar course. We are also offering limited seating for attendees to attend in person.  Motivational Interviewing Foundations is a collaborative, goal-oriented method of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is intended to strengthen personal motivation for & commitment to a change goal by eliciting and exploring an individual’s own arguments for change. You must attend both classes to receive CE credits. Motivational Interviewing Foundations Part 1 will be held on March 24th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Motivational Interviewing Foundations Part 2 will be held on March 26th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 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. In-person attendance is limited to ten people. Remain vigilant against the virus by continuing to follow all public health protocols, including wearing a face covering and practicing physical distancing. ASU continues to offer fast, easy and free COVID-19 testing to all students, employees and the general public. Visit our testing webpage to make an appointment, or visit https://eoss.asu.edu/health/announcements/coronavirus/management for additional information on ASU's Coronavirus management policies and protocols. For in-person attendees, paid parking close to our ASU offices on the 1st floor of the Westward Ho is available at the corner of Fillmore and Central, at street meters, and other parking lots downtown. We are unable to provide or validate parking for this event. Attendees must attend both webinars and will earn 6 hours of CEs. We will be providing the following continuing education: NAADAC, NASW, APA & NBCC Registration: $110 per person. Student Registration: Enrolled students may receive a discount. Please email [email protected] for questions. Registration Link:  https://na.eventscloud.com/ehome/598970

According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, almost 10% of people aged 12 or older in Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming) had a substance use disorder in the past year, which is higher than the national average. In addition, data from this survey show that 403,000 people in the Region had an illicit drug use disorder, with stimulants, opioids, and cannabis named as three of the major illicit drugs used. Certainly, stimulant use (especially methamphetamine) rates are increasing nationally as well as in Region 8. A recent study by Jones, Compton, and Mustaquim (2020) found that 1.6 million adults (over 18) reported past-year use of methamphetamine; over a quarter reported using methamphetamine on more than 200 days; over half had a methamphetamine use disorder; and over 1/5 had injected methamphetamine. In response to these stimulant use trends, representatives from the regional Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs), led by the ATTC Network Coordinating Office, created a day-long curriculum titled Stimulants and their Impact on Brain and Behavior: Best Practices and Approaches for Effective Treatment and Recovery. Due to the Public Health Emergency (PHE), this day-long curriculum was re-packaged into a three-part webinar series by the ATTC Stimulant Workgroup. The MPATTC is pleased to sponsor the following events:   Part 1: Stimulants: What Are They and Who Uses Them?, March 9, 2021 Part 2: Impact of Stimulant Use on the Brain and Body, March 16, 2021 Part 3: Effective Treatment Approaches and Recovery Supports, March 23, 2021   All three webinars will be offered at 12:00 pm Mountain and 1:00pm Central for 1.5 hours. Participants can attend one, two, or all three webinars. CEUs will be provided for each webinar and certificates indicating attendance will be sent out after the last webinar.

There has been much written about relapse prevention for persons recovering from alcohol and other drugs. However, counselors and peer advocates face unique challenges, which usually are not discussed. This webinar will focus on developing skills for counselors/peer advocates on the job and in their personal lives to maintain recovery. This training 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). Participants must attend the session IN ITS ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion.

Over the years, the LGBT community has experienced discrimination, prejudice, and stigma in our society. Even health professionals in Puerto Rico have shown negative attitudes towards serving the population. For this reason, as health professionals we have an ethical and professional duty to serve the people of these communities in a sensitive, empathetic and effective way. In this workshop, we will review the basic concepts of the LGBT community, we will discuss the psychosocial status of people of the LGBT community in Puerto Rico and the world, and we will discuss models of intervention based on evidence that have the endorsement of professionals and institutions. CEUs are not offered for this course. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Adolescents are a vulnerable group in our population for statistics of suicidal behavior. However, in comparative terms, LGBT teens versus heterosexuals have significantly higher suicidal behavior statistics. Health professionals have an extremely important role because sometimes we are the first person to know the sexual orientation or gender identity of the adolescent. On these occasions, we have a duty to provide you with a safe space, support and advise you in handling issues of bullying, family dynamics of oppression, and issues of personal acceptance. In this workshop we will discuss practical strategies for achieving a safe environment. CEUs are not offered for this course. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

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

    This virtual presentation is sponsored by the Southeast ATTC Regional Center and will focus on emphasizing not only our mandate to "do no harm" in working with those who have previously been wounded but also will focus on ways to help re-establish a sense of empowerment to those who may have come to feel disempowered and who are at risk for negative life experiences in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina. Treatment providers, peer support communities, and community-based organizations in Region 4 are encouraged to register for free.   1. Utilize and interpret the results of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire, 2. Articulate at least three adverse experiences covered in the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire, 3. Identify at least three negative outcomes correlated with experiencing adverse childhood experiences, 4. List at least three experiences that are correlated with greater resiliency in individuals, 5. Verbalize two practical steps they can take to help mitigate adverse childhood experiences and foster greater resiliency in those they serve. 1.5 NAADAC* CEU hrs are provided for this webinar. *National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors  .................................... James E. Campbell, LPC, LAC, MAC, CACII has worked professionally in the human services field for over twenty-five years in a wide range of clinical settings, currently serving as the Training and Technical Assistance Manager for Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center.  His passion is helping individuals and families heal and build on the strengths they possess.  He’s a member of both NAADAC and ACA and is a past president of APSC/SCAADAC.  James is nationally recognized author and speaker.

MOUD Anti Stigma Webinar Series SERIES GOAL In conjunction with Anne Arundel County, we are presenting a three-part anti-stigma training series on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) to address and debunk popular beliefs and myths around opioid prescribing. MOUD has previously referred to as medication-assisted treatment (MAT). We would like to welcome MOUD prescribers, nurse practitioners, case managers, social workers, and other providers in hopes to increase the number of active MOUD prescribers and increase the knowledge, understanding, and value of MOUD treatment. SESSION 3: Implementing MOUD into an existing practice: Integrating patient populations LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain how to initiate and integrate care  into practice Explore the major concerns expressed by physicians  More Details to follow   View the MOUD Anti Stigma Webinar Series webpage for more information on all three sessions. This webinar is a collaboration between the Central East ATTC and the Central East PTTC.

Telebehavioral-health Group Service Delivery 2-part webinar series: Dates: Thursday, March 18 & 25, 2021 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Central 1:00 - 2:00pm Eastern This series was developed in response to a need identified in Region 6 to allow professionals in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma with skills to provide online group counseling services and to demonstrate its viability as an alternative to traditional in-person groups requiring new facilitative, alliance building, and administrative skills for both counselors and peers.  At the beginning of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support providers had to shift service delivery from a mostly in-person structure to virtual. This swift uptake in the use of telebehavioral-health may be transformative not only for the healthcare system but for the behavioral health field as well. Support derived from clinical and peer group services is essential especially during a PHE when access to services may be limited. SUD treatment and recovery providers have made great strides in virtualizing service delivery especially individual-based services. However, group counseling services, a mainstay in many SUD treatment and recovery support programs, has been more difficult to implement. This two-part webinar series will: review recent research regarding patient satisfaction,  group cohesion, and effectiveness of online group services identify challenges typically associated with online group facilitation and how to address them provide specific recommendations for online group facilitation and how it differs from in-person groups (e.g., tips and techniques, group agreements, etc.) discuss safety protocols, and issues related to ethics and privacy/security and confidentiality in the context of online group case scenarios Presenter  Sandnes Boulanger, LCSW, MCAP, CET; Vice President of Clinical Services-Operation PAR Questions? Email Kim Prokosch at [email protected] Attendees should be students and/or professionals residing in Region 6: Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Arkansas. All others interested will be placed on a waitlist and admitted if there if room is available. Thank you!

Join the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Mountain Plains ATTC) and Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (Mountain Plains MHTTC) for a three-and-a-half-hour presentation on professional ethics for mental health professionals. Professionals across the Mountain Plains region face unique challenges when providing care in rural and remote settings and when using televideo services. During this session, Dr. Mita Johnson, President of the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), will share insights and best practices from her 30-plus years of professional counseling practice. This training is available only to individuals working in HHS Region 8 States (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, and WY). Registration is free and required. You must register and attend a live session to claim a certificate of attendance.   Topics Boundary issues and dual relationships Maintaining scope of practice Safe and ethical use of technology Appropriate referral to treatment Being an ethical professional Maintaining a culture of ethical practice   Certificates of Attendance No pre-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for this session. Certificates of attendance are available for this session and will reflect 3 hours of training attendance. Certificates of attendance can be self-submitted to attendee's licensing boards as appropriate. In order to receive a certificate of attendance, you must register and attend the entire live training session. Training attendance will be tracked by the email address used during registration using the Zoom Webinar platform. Please do not share your registration link with colleagues. If you have a colleague interested in attending this training please encourage them to register and attend this session using their own email address.   Trainer Dr. Mita Johnson, EdD, LPC, MAC, SAP Dr. Mita M. Johnson has been practicing in the world of counseling, and addictions counseling, for the past 30 years. Dr. Johnson has extensive experience as an addiction counselor and brings that expertise and leadership in advancing ethical practice. She is the President of NAADAC and is a member of the Executive Committee. Her academic background includes an Ed.D in counselor education and supervision. Dr. Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Substance Abuse Professional.  

Webinar: Mindfulness for Latinas for HHS Region 6 March 17, 2021 2:00pm- 3:30pm CT This event was developed in response to a need identified in Region 6 to provide professionals in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas with mindfulness practices that may be incorporated into treatment to help improve the health outcomes in underrepresented communities, such as the Latina population.   Mindfulness, which involves “bringing deliberate and non-judgmental awareness and attention to one’s present moment experience,” is a practice with roots in ancient Buddhist traditions. This presentation will include a discussion of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) curriculum and a structured Mindfulness- Based Intervention (MBI) developed in 1979 by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn to decrease stress, substance use and improve overall well-being. The presenter will share a modified version of this curriculum developed for immigrant Latina populations. OVERALL GOAL: Recognize mindfulness as an empowerment tool for Latinas with mental health and substance use disorders.   OBJECTIVES: Describe basic concepts related to mindfulness. Address intersection of violence-trauma, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders among Latinas. Discuss benefits of mindfulness for Latinas. Identify specific, trauma informed mindfulness practices that can be incorporated as part of mental health treatment for Latinas. Presenter: Diana C. Parra, MPH, PHD, Research Assistant Professor at the Prevention Research Center at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She specializes in research on health and wellness through community based programs for physical activity, nutrition, yoga, and mindfulness, geared towards marginalized, underrepresented, and oppressed minorities, particularly the Latinx immigrant population in the United States. If you reside outside of HHS Region 6, you will be put on a waitlist and added to the event as seats become available.  For more information please contact Mary Cook at [email protected]. 

This is the semi-annual meeting of the Mountain Plains Advisory Board.   *This is a closed event.

Please join us for our Behavioral Health webinar on March 17th from 12-1:30pm CST, featuring our special guest speaker: Phyllis Hogan, Ethnobotanist. Phyllis Hogan will share the story of her life's journey, working with the native people and plants of Arizona, and serving her community as a village herbalist. Forging strong connections with elders of the region and receiving the gift of their time honored wisdom, Phyllis developed a deep bond with the land and the plants. She will speak to traditional views of healing, and an understanding that plant medicine is more than the sum of chemical constituents, and is inseparable from spiritual healing. For more information, please email [email protected]

This closed meeting allows KS providers opportunities to share how they are adapting programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected].  11:30 – 11:35: Welcome 11:35 – Noon: Presentation #1 Andrea Clark, Audra Goldsmith, and Risë Haneberg KDADS Behavioral Health Services Commission Stepping Up and Kansas Substance Use Disorders Treatment Providers   Noon – 12:05: 5-minute break   12:05 – 12:35: 2nd Presentation #2 Sandra Dixon, Ashley Countryman, and Donna Gorman DCCCA, Inc. Integrated Services for Pregnant and Parenting Women   12:35 – 12:45: SAMHSA and Mid-America ATTC Updates Kim Nelson, Pat Stilen 

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

The Great Lakes MHTTC and ATTC offer this training to behavioral health and prevention practitioners in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. 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 relational skills.    LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Describe Motivational Interviewing: purpose, benefits and limitations Summarize each of the four 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.   This is a three-part training.  Participants will need to attend all of the sessions.  The session dates and times are:  March 17, 2021 March 24, 2021 March 31, 2021 All session times are 8:30–11:30 AM CST CEUs: 9 NAADAC CEUs will be awarded to participants who attend all three sessions. Partial credit will not be awarded.   Trainer:  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.

According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, almost 10% of people aged 12 or older in Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming) had a substance use disorder in the past year, which is higher than the national average. In addition, data from this survey show that 403,000 people in the Region had an illicit drug use disorder, with stimulants, opioids, and cannabis named as three of the major illicit drugs used. Certainly, stimulant use (especially methamphetamine) rates are increasing nationally as well as in Region 8. A recent study by Jones, Compton, and Mustaquim (2020) found that 1.6 million adults (over 18) reported past-year use of methamphetamine; over a quarter reported using methamphetamine on more than 200 days; over half had a methamphetamine use disorder; and over 1/5 had injected methamphetamine. In response to these stimulant use trends, representatives from the regional Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs), led by the ATTC Network Coordinating Office, created a day-long curriculum titled Stimulants and their Impact on Brain and Behavior: Best Practices and Approaches for Effective Treatment and Recovery. Due to the Public Health Emergency (PHE), this day-long curriculum was re-packaged into a three-part webinar series by the ATTC Stimulant Workgroup. The MPATTC is pleased to sponsor the following events:    Part 1: Stimulants: What Are They and Who Uses Them?, March 9, 2021  Part 2: Impact of Stimulant Use on the Brain and Body, March 16, 2021  Part 3: Effective Treatment Approaches and Recovery Supports, March 23, 2021   All three webinars will be offered at 12:00 pm Mountain and 1:00pm Central for 1.5 hours. Participants can attend one, two, or all three webinars. CEUs will be provided for each webinar and certificates indicating attendance will be sent out after the last webinar.

Peer Advocates play an important role in substance use treatment. They use their experiences to improve engagement with new clients and perform a variety of duties on the job. However, transitioning into the workforce can also bring some challenges. This course will focus on the professional aspects of peer advocacy and the boundaries they are encouraged to follow. This course will also review the Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct, as required by the New York State Certification Board. This training 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). Participants must attend the session IN ITS ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion.

This training will focus on the philosophy, principles, and practice of harm reduction. Participants will learn about how harm reduction can impact opioid over doses, HCV, HIV/AIDS, and other health conditions. Participants will also explore the context in which change occurs and will learn about the multiple strategies that affect, promote, and sustain healthy behaviors. [This is a closed event]

The Kansas City Perinatal Recovery Collaborative (KC PRC) is working to develop, grow, and nurture a coordinated, multi-system network of services and programs to support pregnant and parenting mothers as they navigate the dual journey of parenting and recovery. If you are interested in participating in these monthly meetings, please contact Bree at [email protected]. 

This workshop will feature presentations and small group discussions with NIDA and NIAAA program staff, including strategic advice on how to start and maintain your NIH research career. Topics will include funding opportunities for dissertation research and pre/postdoc fellowships, career (K) awards, getting your first (and your next!) R01, building partnerships, avoiding stagnation, and making strategic use of supplements and other funding opportunities at NIH and beyond. The first 60 minutes will feature presentations and general Q&A. In the last 30 minutes, participants will be able to choose a virtual roundtable for small group discussions hosted by a NIDA/NIAAA program officer. Bring your questions! This session is designed for early career investigators and the people who mentor them, but all are welcome.

This training is intended for professionals that intend to bill for SBIRT services SBIRT is an evidence-based practice that 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 deliver referrals to treatment for persons with a high potential for substance use disorders.    The National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2019 report indicated that 165 million people in the US had used illicit drugs in the previous month from when the surveys were conducted, and 65.8 million were binge drinkers.  Many will not meet the criteria of alcohol or substance use disorder, highlighting SBIRT as an essential intervention to integrate in health care and behavioral health settings. This course will review validated instruments used to screen for substance use, how to provide a brief intervention, and essential components of successful facilitation of referrals to specialized care.  Participant Criteria: This SBIRT 4-hour course meets NYS OASAS training requirement for Qualified Health Professionals (i.e., Licensed Social Workers, occupational therapists, physicians, PAs, RNs, licensed psychologists, certified rehabilitation counselors, therapeutic recreation specialists, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed mental health counselors), who intend to bill for SBIRT services in their settings.   Dates: March 15 and March 17, 9:00-11:00 (ET) Credits: This training meets the requirements for four renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and four initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). Participants must attend both sessions IN THEIR ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion. All participants registering are required to turn on their video cameras and to actively participate in order to receive credit.