Past Events

Please join us for our Behavioral Health webinar on January 20th from 12-1:30pm, featuring our special guest speaker: Kevin Tomlin LPC LMHC CADC-I SUDP! This webinar series presents the basic concepts of Motivational Interviewing (MI), its relationship to those individuals facing change, especially in this unprecedented season of pandemic.   This training is for helpers who work with American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN). It is intended to elicit recognition of natural skill in engaging ambivalent clients, and go deeper by connecting innate ability with the evidence based practice of MI.  The material is applicable to many helping roles including professionals in behavioral health. This series gives participants an opportunity to discuss, observe, and even work with MI.  In this way participants deepen understanding of  ambivalence-informed ways of effectiveness with all clientele, including those of AIAN identities.  Participants will experience didactic lecture, observation of practice, and even hands on practice of MI skills, along with collaborative discussion throughout. The workshop goals are as follows: ·       Present the four basic processes of motivational interviewing Discuss the role of ambivalence in helping people change           ·       Apply these basic principles of "MI-adherent” practices already present in work with AIAN clientele. ·       Identify where is the helpers can support each other through ambivalence informed community.   Presenter:  Kevin Tomlin LPC, SUDP Cheyenne River Tribe via Portland Oregon

DESCRIPTION: This virtual event is the third in the series entitled "Intersecting Epidemics in the Context of Ending the Epidemic: Tackling HIV, Substance Use, and HCV". The audience for this program is for health care providers and staff working at HIV clinics, infectious disease clinics, substance use disorder treatment programs, opioid treatment programs, case managers, addiction counselors and therapists. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Discuss how to screen for HIV minimizing stigma as a barrier to care and engagement Identify opportunities to offer HIV/PrEP treatment in conjunction with treatment for substance use disorder Describe methods to provide HIV treatment/PrEP in facilities that focus on treating substance use disorder Trainings with 60 minutes didactic and 60 minutes interactive. Breakout rooms will be part of the interactive piece and will include case study discussion. Program Plan: A 4-hour program: 60-minute didactic presentation on successfully treating active substance users for HCV.  Two additional presenters; one from a substance treatment center and one from an MAT service in a primary care setting to each give an overview of how they have successfully treated HCV in their settings. What they had to do to make it possible to treat their patients.   SPEAKERS: Ingrid McDowell,Community Public Health Training Coordinator for the Mid Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) at Johns Hopkins University AETC under the REACH Initiative. As Training Coordinator she facilitates and delivers provider and community partner training on HIV treatment, prevention and other HIV related issues in the state of Maryland and in Baltimore City. Ms. McDowell is also the Director of Invisions Consulting and has over 18 years of management and consulting experience in HIV. Her areas of expertise include: public health for diverse populations, health beyond illness, grant writing, capacity building, and non-profit fund development.   ACCREDITATION:  Continuing Nursing Education (CNE): The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Social Work: This program is offered for 2.0 CE hours of social work continuing education through co-sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work, a Council on Social Work Education accredited school and therefore a PA pre-approved provider of social work continuing education. These credit hours satisfy requirements for LSW/LCSW, LMFT, and LPC biennial license renewal. More accreditation information coming soon. Continuing Education credits issued for participation in CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of their state licensing board(s). This virtual conference is provided in collaboration by: The Central East ATTC, MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC), the National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development (NAHEWD), the Opioid Response Network (ORN), and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Public Health Training Center.

Description: Data sources indicate that opioid overdoses were increasing in late 2019 and continued to accelerate during the pandemic in 2020. While practitioners and programs are encouraged to increase access to medications for opioid or alcohol use disorders (MOUD, MAUD), explaining the effective intervention to communities in need has been identified as a major challenge of behavioral health. This 2-part (3hrs) virtual training will review the impact of chronic opioid use, cognitive impairment, compulsivity factors, and physical dependence for OUD and AUD. Content will discuss myths associated with medications used to treat OUD and review available and effective interventions. In addition, the content will use experiential activities to help participants integrate a person first language approach to accurately explain MOUD to clients and families.  Credits: This training meets the requirements for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). 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.

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 objectives of this training are: Define what alcohol is and its effects Discuss the consequences of alcohol use Provide information about preventing alcohol use Provide strategies for the prevention and identification of alcohol consumption CEUs are not offered for this course. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

This training was a collaboration with a HRSA-funded grant awarded to William James College as part of the Opioid Workforce Expansion Program, designed to help the workforce to meet the growing and critical need for qualified behavioral health professionals in Massachusetts.  Contingency management (CM) is an effective behavioral intervention that provides tangible reinforcement when target behaviors are completed and objectively verified. A large body of literature supports CM’s use for the treatment of persons with substance use disorders (SUDs). Many applications of CM in treating SUDs focus on abstinence, providing monetary rewards or prizes when clients provide objective evidence of abstinence from drugs (e.g., urine samples). Contingency management has also been adapted successfully to reinforce other behaviors, including treatment attendance, medication adherence, and treatment-related activities (e.g., submitting job applications, attending medical appointments). Despite this strong empirical foundation, CM has only been widely disseminated within large self-contained healthcare systems (e.g., Veterans Affairs).  This workshop will review the application of CM to promote positive behavior change in substance use disorder treatment settings.  Attendees will learn how to design and implement an effective CM program. Specifically, 1) the theoretical underpinnings and supporting empirical literature, 2) different types of CM programs (i.e., voucher, prize), 3) effective design features, 4) most common deviations from evidence-based protocols and how to avoid them, 5) common barriers, 6) how to calculate costs of delivering CM incentives themselves and 7) strategies for designing your own protocol.  [This is a closed event]  

COURSE DESCRIPTION Bias in all human being begins in childhood and is a natural cognitive function of us all. Well-intentioned people who consciously disapprove of bias can still harbor implicit bias. Implicit bias can occur instantly &involuntarily with certain groups of people (Justice Research & Statistics Association, 2018). This workshop challenges Behavioral Health Staff to examine their implicit biases which can influence service engagement, case decisions, actions, attitudes, and behaviors towards those we serve. We will assess our implicit biases and learn strategies to limit and manage them in the behavioral health setting. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Participants will define and understand implicit bias. Participants will understand the challenges and potential effects of implicit bias in behavioral health care. Participants will assess and determine implicit biases they may possess. Participants will use strategies to help cleanse implicit bias   CONTACT HOURS 1.5 NAADAC PRESENTER Anthony President is a Certified Trainer with the Institute for Human Services, Ohio Human Services Training Program, Author and Executive Coach. He holds a BA in Sociology from John Carroll University. He has served with distinction as the Senior Training Officer, for Cuyahoga County Human Services and worked with fragile families as a Social Services Worker. Anthony has over 20 years training experience in both the public and private sector on a variety of Human Service and Employee Development topics.   This webinar is a collaboration between the Central East ATTC, the Central East MHTTC, and the Central East PTTC.

***This training has reached the maximum capacity and registration has been closed.***    This three-hour live virtual training includes an introduction to key terms and concepts (such as gender identity and sexual orientation), treatment considerations for clinical work, and addressing the specific needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Recall two factors that might contribute to substance use among LGBT clients. 2. Identify two barriers for health screening and medical care for LGBT clients. 3.Recognize two health issues/behaviors for which LGBT clients have a higher risk. 4.Identify two strategies service providers can implement to create affirming environments for LGBT people. 5.Specify one treatment approach that has been shown effective with LGBT populations. 6.Explain the concept of “cultural humility” and theorize at one (1) way that it differs from “cultural competency.” 7.Analyze two strategies for creating culturally affirming interactions.   NAADAC CEUs Registrants who attend the entire training will be eligible to receive 3 NAADAC CEUs.    AUDIENCE Providers in contact with LGBT individuals, including mental health and substance use disorder clinicians, HIV providers, state, local and county government employees, primary care providers, public health practitioners, prevention specialists, community-based organizations, school teachers and counselors.   TRAINER Thomas Freese, PhD Director of Training, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs  Director, Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center, HHS Region 9  Co-Director, Center of Excellence on Racial and Ethnic Minority YMSM and Other LGBT Populations

Description: This third course continues the education on stimulants and describes treatment interventions that are evidence-based for stimulant use. It also focuses on recovery approaches that are effective for people with a stimulant use disorder. Trainer: Mary McCarty-Arias Credits: Each session meets the requirements for 2 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 2 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). The NJ Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services offers reciprocity for CADC, LCADC, and LPC. Participants must attend the session IN ITS ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion.

  Tribal MAT ECHO Clinic Recurring Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday!  UCLA ISAP offers two monthly MAT ECHO™ clinics for waivered providers and treatment teams to learn evidence-based practices and have an opportunity to present and get feedback on clinical cases.  Learn and discuss: Medication Formulations for OUD, Nurse Care Model and Multidisciplinary Teams, Trauma-Informed Approach to MAT, Social Support, Community Reinforcements and MAT, and more.  Project ECHO™ (Enhancing Community Health Care Outcomes) uses a web-based, video-conferencing platform to provide case-based learning opportunities and increase workforce capacity to provide best practice specialty care.   This event is targeted towards behavioral health and primary care providers who care for American Indian and Alaska Native patients living in rural and urban areas of California. Full catalogue of archived ECHO Clinics can be found at  http://www.uclaisap.org/oasis-tta

The second session of a 3-part CME conference addressing Connecticut’s Triple Threat of HIV, Hep C and Substance Use Disorder (SUD).  Session Two: Interventions, will review current treatment options for HIV, hepatitis C, and opioid use disorder; the Hepatitis C Cascade of Care and its impact on system level change; and the SUD treatment referral systems in Connecticut. Event Access Code: AETC

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]. 

How are our veteran patients faring during quarantine? What can we, as providers, do to support them during this time? These questions are on our minds and we hope to share strategies, resources, and support each other as we work with and care for our veteran patients, especially those in Native communities. If you work with veterans, or are a veteran who supports others, we welcome you to join us for these discussions. We hope to offer support and guidance and answer questions you may have about this issue, so please feel free to get in touch and share your ideas if there are any specific topics you would like to have covered. We look forward to sharing with you.   Jan 15, 2021 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

As provider organizations rapidly shift to telehealth services to accommodate social distancing, there is a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty around best practices for engaging clients via these mediums. The fact of the matter is, telehealth services have long been recommended for enhancing client access to treatment, and have been demonstrated effective in doing so. Thus, in responding to this unprecedented crisis, providers have a very unique opportunity to learn how to effectively engage clients using telehealth technologies. The goal(s) of our work remain the same no matter the means of connection: in-person, over the telephone or via videoconference. Informed and intentional adaptations of in-person practices is the key to successfully assuring continuity of connection and services during this challenging time. Participants will review strategies for preparation, as well as skills to employ during, and following remote counseling conversations.

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

DESCRIPTION: The goal of this project is to provide a standardized set of trainings and supervisory supports to service providing organizations that will: 1. improve outcomes for patients who have co-occurring disorders, 2. Improve organizational outcomes, staff morale, and organizational efficiencies. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Review epidemiologic statistics relating to disparities in health and behavioral health in the United States Define the concept and rationale for cultural sensitivity/humility in behavioral health Discussected cultural and language issues, as well as bias and stereotyping, that contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in clinical care settings Identify key dimensions of person-centered care and the role played by communication in developing a therapeutic alliance Discuss selected clinical cases, challenges, and strategies for providing more culturally responsive and effective health care   WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All persons who interact with patients, which may include intake staff, reception area personnel, drivers, maintenance staff, as well as professional staff. PRESENTERS: Anthony Estreet, PhD, LCSW-C, LCADC, Executive Director, Next Step Treatment Center. Anthony is an experienced client-centered therapist coupled with strengths in developing and delivering effective training.

The objectives of this training are: Expose the impact of trauma on the individual with substance use disorders Identify the relationship between trauma and substance use disorders Provide skills and strategies to refocus trauma in the substance use recovery process CEUs are not offered for this course. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

This course will review some of the basics of pharmacology, which include: routes of administration and discussion of terminology (tolerance, agonist, partial agonist, antagonist). Understanding routes of administration of substances can help clinicians assess addiction potential and other health problems, and develop harm reduction strategies for those who work in harm reduction. Knowing the difference between an agonist or antagonist or partial agonist will help people understand how some of the medication-assisted treatments work.

***This training has reached the maximum capacity and registration has been closed.***    This  three-hour live virtual training includes an introduction to key terms and concepts (such as gender identity and sexual orientation), treatment considerations for clinical work, and addressing the specific needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Recall two factors that might contribute to substance use among LGBT clients. 2. Identify two barriers for health screening and medical care for LGBT clients. 3.Recognize two health issues/behaviors for which LGBT clients have a higher risk. 4.Identify two strategies service providers can implement to create affirming environments for LGBT people. 5.Specify one treatment approach that has been shown effective with LGBT populations. 6.Explain the concept of “cultural humility” and theorize at one (1) way that it differs from “cultural competency.” 7.Analyze two strategies for creating culturally affirming interactions.   NAADAC CEUs Registrants who attend the entire training will be eligible to receive 3 NAADAC CEUs.    AUDIENCE Providers in contact with LGBT individuals, including mental health and substance use disorder clinicians, HIV providers, state, local and county government employees, primary care providers, public health practitioners, prevention specialists, community-based organizations, school teachers and counselors.   TRAINER Thomas Freese, PhD Director of Training, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs Director, Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center, HHS Region 9 Co-Director, Center of Excellence on Racial and Ethnic Minority YMSM and Other LGBT 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)    

  Hi everyone, Hoping you'll join us for this monthly discussion and TA session for Tribal Opioid Response grantees. 3-4:30pm CST Monthly

COURSE DESCRIPTION The novel coronavirus pandemic has brought incredibly challenging working conditions to many in health and human services fields. Many workers are logging on remotely and struggling with simultaneous demands like homeschooling children or caring for a sick family member, while others may be grieving unfathomable losses or managing a personal mental health crisis while trying to carry on for the sake of the vulnerable populations they serve. Studies have diagrammed a predictable cascade of trauma-worker mental health difficulties, starting with burnout, progressing through compassion fatigue, and tumbling into a vicarious trauma condition. Vicarious trauma can leave helpers feeling helpless, struggling with the cumulative weight of the stories they’ve heard and seen. Some may develop trauma responses like hypervigilance, nightmares, clinical anxiety and depression that impact their personal functioning, work performance, and job retention. This webinar will introduce what we know about how vicarious trauma impacts individuals, examine how the current crisis exacerbates these conditions, and offer supportive attitudes, interventions, and policies for managers and supervisors to implement. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe the impact of witnessing and assisting trauma survivors on health and human service workers. Examine the effects of COVID-19 and lockdown measures on workers who staff the social safety net. Develop a toolbox of supervisory attitudes, skills, and interventions designed to support front line workers who are dealing with vicarious trauma. Explore best practices, policy guidance, and implementation considerations in becoming a trauma-informed workplace.   CONTACT HOURS 1 NAADAC PRESENTER Kate Bishop, MSSA, the 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.   This webinar is a collaboration between the Central East ATTC, the Central East MHTTC, and the Central East PTTC.

Participants will increase awareness about sexual orientation, gender identity, and how personal biases impede care and ultimately identify how to develop an environment that is LGBT user effective. 

Providing Supportive Mental Health Services to Refugee and Immigrant Communities is the final session of the larger series Delivering Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Care in a Community Mental Health Setting. The goal of this series is to enhance treatment through meaningful therapeutic services via interpretation including how to be culturally appropriate with an emphasis on ethical considerations. Please see Session 3 information below: Session 3: Providing Supportive Mental Health Services to Refugee and Immigrant Communities By the end of this session, the learner will be able to: Examine three ways healthcare professionals can address mental health among ethnically diverse patients and families. Identify a Trauma-Informed Framework for delivering care to refugee and immigrant communities and apply three elements of the model using case scenarios. Describe three stressors that refugees face during their migration process, with specific attention to pandemic challenges. State at least one stigma associated with delivery of mental health care in refugee and immigrant communities. Identify three resources for mental health providers to learn about refugee and immigrant communities.   Funding for this initiative was made possible by grant no. 6H79TI080816  and grant no. 5UR1TI080208-03 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.