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This 4-part learning series is designed to enhance education and training related to health equity for current behavioral health trainees. The program is designed to introduce trainees to various structural factors that contribute to behavioral health disparities, outline the role of social justice in achieving behavioral health equity, and foster understanding and appreciation of culture and community in promoting equity. The program is also designed to increase the number of behavioral health trainees with a particular emphasis on and orientation towards applying social justice to behavioral health practice. Objectives: Outline the multiple determinants of health contributing to behavioral health disparities among marginalized communities Explain social justice as a critical component in prevention, treatment, recovery and healing Apply key social justice concepts to promote equity in behavioral health   Session 1 Presentation Handouts Session 2 Presentation Handouts Session 3 Presentation Handouts  Session 4 Presentation Handouts  About the Presenter Marilyn Sampilo, PhD, MPH. Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health at Cleveland Clinic Dr. Marilyn Sampilo is a clinical psychologist who specializes in integrated behavioral health and health disparities among diverse and marginalized populations. She received her doctoral degree in clinical child psychology from the University of Kansas, a Master of Public Health with a concentration in social and behavioral aspects of public health from the University of Kansas Medical Center, and an executive certificate in social impact strategy from the University of Pennsylvania, all of which have allowed her to develop extensive experience in prevention, health promotion and intervention for diverse populations, particularly the Hispanic and Latinx population. Dr. Sampilo is also well-versed in public policy from her tenure as a health equity and cultural competency administrator at the state level where she led the agency’s behavioral health equity initiatives and consulted with state agencies on issues of equity and diversity particularly related to racially and ethnically diverse, immigrant and refugee populations. She is currently a psychologist in the Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health at Cleveland Clinic where she works in integrated behavioral health within primary care. She currently serves as the health equity and social justice lead for the Center and is chair of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Pediatrics Institute at Cleveland Clinic. She also works with various local, state, regional, and national entities on training and professional development in the areas of health equity, diversity, and cultural proficiency.

Culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies are the means to ensure respectful and responsive services that enhance effective outcomes for racial, ethnic, and other underserved communities in behavioral health care. As such, being culturally informed when conducting evidence based (EB) practices such as Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, (SBIRT) can help Hispanic and Latinx clients reduce their substance use. SBIRT, is an evidence-based practice that helps practitioners identify and intervene with people whose pattern of substance use puts them at risk for or are experiencing substance-related health and other psychosocial problems. The question is: How do we facilitate SBIRT without compromising the fidelity of the model while practicing culturally responsive care? This two session webinar series will review current landscape of substance use and benefits of culturally adapted evidence-based interventions that align with culturally and appropriate services standards, (CLAS). Further, the content will inform on how a culturally informed framework can help meet the needs and enhance quality care among Hispanic communities at risk. Goal: Clinical and non-clinical professionals will review the dynamics of facilitating a culturally responsive SBIRT intervention for reducing substance use with Latinx communities and enhance their recovery and wellness process. Session 1 Objectives: Review Hispanic and Latinx behavioral health disparities Define social determinants of health and implications for communities Define cultural adaptations of practices and purpose Describe cultural & linguistic appropriate services (CLAS) standards Identify benefits of stigma free terminology and referred language Define evidence-based practice (EBP) and importance of fidelity   Presentation Handouts Session 2 Objectives: Define the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, (SBIRT) model List opportunities for cultural adaptations List dynamics of a culturally appropriate, trauma informed, inclusive environment Identify factors of a culturally responsive rapport and engagement for screening List benefits of the person-centered approach using core skills of motivational interviewing in a brief intervention interaction Identify benefits of working with client’s cultural concept of substance use List cultural considerations for a referral to treatment and language conducive terminology   Presentation Handouts About the Presenter Diana Padilla, CLC, CARC, CASAC-T Research Project Manager @New York State Psychiatric Institute, Division of Substance Use Disorders, Columbia University Medical Center Diana Padilla is a Research Project Manager, at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, Division of Substance Use Disorders, Columbia University Medical Center. She is a curriculum developer and senior trainer for the Northeast & Caribbean Addiction and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers. Ms. Padilla is certified by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) as an SBIRT trainer. She provides intensive technical assistance and implementation support to organizations in a variety of settings, who are seeking to incorporate the SBIRT intervention practice to address health, psychosocial, and other concerns related to harmful levels of alcohol and other substance use.

This is part 2 of the Northwest ATTC's 3-part summer webinar series: Innovative and Successful Approaches to Staff Recruitment and Retention. Find information on all 3 parts here. The current behavioral health workforce emergency is nothing new in the culturally and linguistically specific communities in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Traditional recruitment strategies by dominant culture organizations often fail due to a variety of systemic and cultural barriers that are largely invisible to the established behavioral health systems. Executive Director Fernando Peña with NW Instituto Latino operates a culturally specific SUD Recovery Community Organization that despite the ongoing behavioral health workforce emergency is fully staffed with culturally and linguistically specific staff and routinely has multiple applicants for each open position as one becomes available. In this session, Fernando shared his understanding of the systemic barriers that impact Latinx communities when it comes to the behavioral health workforce as well as some strategies he has used to recruit, retain and support their respective teams. Watch recording (no slides were presented with this session)

This 90-minute presentation will provide in-depth information surrounding adolescent co-occurring disorders, including the presence and interaction of mental illness and substance use disorders. Attendees will be able to recognize signs of these conditions and behavioral presentation. You will learn about the circular impact that mental health and substance abuse have on each other and treatment approaches to treat these conditions. Time will be spent reviewing a case study to apply your learning from this presentation to a real case.   Session Objectives: Learn the signs and symptoms of common adolescent substance use disorders and mental health conditions Identify risk and protective factors for mental illness, substance use, and co-occurring conditions Discuss the circular impact that mental health and substance abuse have on each other Learn about evidence-based and best practice models for treating co-occurring conditions   Co-occurring Disorders in the Adolescent Population   Created in collaboration with the Mountain Plains MHTTC.

Recording of TOR Webinar: Peer Recovery as Elements of Harm Reduction. Join us for our monthly TOR Webinar: Peer Recovery as Elements of Harm Reduction. This event took place on August 24th, 2022.

Recording of TOR Regional Meeting: Portland Region. We would like to invite all California Region TOR grantees to join us for our Regional Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 16. These meetings are intended to allow grantees to share ideas, discuss difficulties, and learn from experts on managing your grant. We will also have open discussions on topics, issues, and questions that you are most interested in related to your TOR grant/program, so please let us know what you would like to discuss!

Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Talking to Change: An MI Podcast. Episode 57: Motivational Interviewing & Discord, with Stephen R. Andrew, LCSW In this episode of Talking to Change, Glenn and Sebastian welcome Stephen R. Andrew, LCSW, LADC, CCS to discuss discord and how MI can be used to address it. He describes the distinction between client-centeredness and MI, how to be a “trauma whisperer” using “gentle guesses” and core needs, discord between the head and the heart, how to develop empathy and compassion, and how to create learning communities. Glenn and Stephen end the episode with a “real play” and debrief.

  The National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA), the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC, and the Strategic Prevention Framework - Connecting our Voices Program, joined efforts today to present you this video about Marijuana Prevention, with the goal to increase the awareness among youth.   Português Conscientização sobre o uso de cannabis entre os jovens NLBHA, os Centros e o Programa Conectando nossas Vozes se uniram para apresentar a vocês este vídeo educativo sobre Prevenção da Maconha, com o objetivo de aumentar a conscientização entre os jovens.

In today’s video, we would like to discuss harm reduction and its importance and break down some of the stigma often associated with this topic.     Español  La reducción de daño En el video de hoy, vamos a platicar sobre la reducción de daño y su importancia al igual que desbaratar el estigma que comúnmente acompaña a este tema     Português Redução de danos No vídeo de hoje, gostaríamos de discutir a redução de danos, sua importância e quebrar um pouco do estigma frequentemente associado a esse tópico.

Click Here to Download Webinar Handouts  Translations Spanish Portuguese   Webinar Handouts Spanish Portuguese This was Part 1 of a 3-Session Virtual Learning Community. This series on Understanding, Going Through, and Managing Loss, Grief, and Bereavement takes a critical look at how Latino men manage and go through loss, grief, and bereavement during this Covid-19 pandemic. Learning Objectives: Understand the overall impact of loss and differentiate between grief and bereavement Describe the pandemic in regard to the type of deaths (unattended, for example), social changes, the sheer volume, and displacement (new roles imposed on people due to loss) Understand the specific ways that Latino men are affected by death and loss in the context of cultural expectations that they must be strong and evaluate their own (or loved ones) behavior in this regard Having a different perspective on the “the fear of death” Integrate the possibility that Latino men can apply lessons from understanding their own grief journeys in order to play a proactive role (and find heroic meaning) by becoming grief leaders for their families, loved ones, friends, and society at large. Draw from the information given, options to identifying their personal losses and identify options on how to manage their experience.   About the Presenter: Elizabeth Robles, LPC, CT, EOLD Elizabeth Robles works in the El Paso region as a behavioral health care professional specializing in life changes, trauma, grief, and loss. Elizabeth is Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying & Bereavement through the Association of Death Education Counseling (ADEC). Her treatment approach offers patients the hope and strategies to facilitate continuous emotional renewal in the face of life’s constant changes. In addition to her private practice, Elizabeth serves as Clinical Director for the MYC Institute of Integrative Health, an El Paso nonprofit organization which advocates for body/mind/spirit approaches to wellbeing. In 2020, Elizabeth became a Certified End of Life Doula.

Click Here to Download Webinar Handouts This was Part 2 of a 3-Session Virtual Learning Community. This series on Understanding, Going Through, and Managing Loss, Grief, and Bereavement takes a critical look at how Latino men manage and go through loss, grief, and bereavement during this Covid-19 pandemic. Learning Objectives: Understand the overall impact of loss and differentiate between grief and bereavement Describe the pandemic in regard to the type of deaths (unattended, for example), social changes, the sheer volume, and displacement (new roles imposed on people due to loss) Understand the specific ways that Latino men are affected by death and loss in the context of cultural expectations that they must be strong and evaluate their own (or loved ones) behavior in this regard Having a different perspective on the “the fear of death” Integrate the possibility that Latino men can apply lessons from understanding their own grief journeys in order to play a proactive role (and find heroic meaning) by becoming grief leaders for their families, loved ones, friends, and society at large. Draw from the information given, options to identifying their personal losses and identify options on how to manage their experience.   Additional Resources Spanish Translation Portuguese Translation About the Presenter: Elizabeth Robles, LPC, CT, EOLD Elizabeth Robles works in the El Paso region as a behavioral health care professional specializing in life changes, trauma, grief, and loss. Elizabeth is Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying & Bereavement through the Association of Death Education Counseling (ADEC). Her treatment approach offers patients the hope and strategies to facilitate continuous emotional renewal in the face of life’s constant changes. In addition to her private practice, Elizabeth serves as Clinical Director for the MYC Institute of Integrative Health, an El Paso nonprofit organization which advocates for body/mind/spirit approaches to wellbeing. In 2020, Elizabeth became a Certified End of Life Doula.

Click Here to Download Webinar Handouts This was Part 3 of a 3-Session Virtual Learning Community. This series on Understanding, Going Through, and Managing Loss, Grief, and Bereavement takes a critical look at how Latino men manage and go through loss, grief, and bereavement during this Covid-19 pandemic. Learning Objectives: Understand the overall impact of loss and differentiate between grief and bereavement Describe the pandemic in regard to the type of deaths (unattended, for example), social changes, the sheer volume, and displacement (new roles imposed on people due to loss) Understand the specific ways that Latino men are affected by death and loss in the context of cultural expectations that they must be strong and evaluate their own (or loved ones) behavior in this regard Having a different perspective on the “the fear of death” Integrate the possibility that Latino men can apply lessons from understanding their own grief journeys in order to play a proactive role (and find heroic meaning) by becoming grief leaders for their families, loved ones, friends, and society at large. Draw from the information given, options to identifying their personal losses and identify options on how to manage their experience.   Additional Resources Spanish Translation Portuguese Translation About the Presenter: Elizabeth Robles, LPC, CT, EOLD Elizabeth Robles works in the El Paso region as a behavioral health care professional specializing in life changes, trauma, grief, and loss. Elizabeth is Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying & Bereavement through the Association of Death Education Counseling (ADEC). Her treatment approach offers patients the hope and strategies to facilitate continuous emotional renewal in the face of life’s constant changes. In addition to her private practice, Elizabeth serves as Clinical Director for the MYC Institute of Integrative Health, an El Paso nonprofit organization which advocates for body/mind/spirit approaches to wellbeing. In 2020, Elizabeth became a Certified End of Life Doula.

This event took place on August 3rd, 2022, presented by Steven G. Steine.

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.   Alcohol is STILL a Drug: An Exploratory Webinar Series (August 2, 2022) Recording       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.     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.      PRESENTER 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.  

Professional boundaries set the parameters of effective and appropriate interaction between professionals and the people they serve. Boundaries protect clients and patients as well as providers. This interactive course will discuss professionalism and ethics, dual relationships, and how to build a safe working environment.

This is part 1 of the Northwest ATTC's 3-part summer webinar series: Innovative and Successful Approaches to Staff Recruitment and Retention. Find information on all 3 parts here. In this session, Thomas Bialozor, MSW, LCSW, EMBA, Director of Behavioral Health at Care Oregon, described trends related to recent challenges facing the behavioral health workforce, including the COVID-19 pandemic, dynamics of the working environment, labor market challenges, and associated data. He also talked about different opportunities for interventions to address the behavioral health workforce crisis at the state/funder, program/organizational, and individual levels. Participants left this session able to synthesize relevant recommendations and apply their own ideas for supporting the behavioral health workforce with practical applications for action. Download slides | Watch recording

El uso del Cannabis medicinal ha ido en aumento en la población desde la aprobación de ley. Durante este adiestramiento se discute los siguientes aspectos: ¿Qué es Cannabis Medicinal? Leyes que lo regulan y leyes relacionadas Posibles beneficios y efectos secundarios Las posibles propiedades medicinales de la marihuana y sus componentes ¿Cuáles son las afecciones para las que se utilizan y quién no debe utilizarla?

La ley 121 fue creada para establecer política pública y la carta de derechos de los adultos mayores, responsabilidades de las agencias e instrumentalidades del Gobierno. En este adiestramiento se discute las especificaciones de esta ley, derechos de los adultos mayores y estrategias de cómo manejar situaciones de violación de sus derechos.

La ley 408 establece un sistema de prevención, tratamiento, recuperación y rehabilitación para quienes padecen de alguna condición de salud mental. Durante este adiestramiento se discuten los aspectos que impactan y regulan los servicios de las personas con condiciones de salud mental y derechos que otorga esta ley a los pacientes.

El modelo ROSC es un sistema de cuidado, el cual está orientado mayormente hacia la recuperación de los trastornos por uso de sustancias. Durante este adiestramiento se discute en detalle en qué consiste este modelo, su efectividad y cómo la integración de todos los servicios se entrelazan orientados hacia la recuperación.

This event took place on Wednesday, July 27th 2022.

Behavioral health and health care settings offer a spectrum of programs including substance use, mental health, and medical and recovery services. Professionals providing these supports use an array of competencies to empathize and assist persons with substance use and other psychosocial problems. Always focused on helping others, professionals can experience challenges in practicing self-care for themselves. This interactive workshop provides an opportunity for providers to review wellness practices and experience the benefits of intentional, micro-structured, self-care interventions.

Please join us for this informative 90-minute interactive webinar as Theresa Sault-Brill shares her knowledge and comprehensive resource guide on the holistic Impacts of trauma on the brain and the subsequent effects on behavioral health, mental wellness, spiritual fitness, and Native cultural dynamics.

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.     Great Lakes ATTC Spring Webinar Series: Reaching and Retaining Pregnant & Parenting Teens & Young Adults Recording     DESCRIPTION: Adolescence and young adulthood are fraught with complexities.  When pregnancy, parenting, and substance use concerns are layered on, the combination can be overwhelming for the young person—and for you! This session focuses on understanding risk factors for substance use, leveraging resiliency factors, and using creative engagement strategies to reach and retain pregnant and parenting teens and young adults, as well as their families.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify three resiliency factors for pregnant and parenting adolescents and young adults with SUDs. Identify three considerations for addressing the dual needs of parenting teens or young adults with SUDs and the needs of their children. Explain how co-parenting, teen dating violence, and foster care involvement impacts pregnant and parenting adolescents with SUDs.         TRAINERS: Euna Ra-Smith, LCSW, is a senior program manager at Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) and a program manager for the California Youth Opioid Response. She has served as a clinician, senior director and chief clinical officer in child, adolescent, and young adult serving agencies for nearly two decades.  She has worked exclusively in diverse settings, including overseeing adolescent residential treatment services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system, unsheltered transitional aged youth, and community-based outpatient services.   Veronica Welch, MS, is a Program Associate II at Advocates for Human Potential (AHP), where she provides TA and support for implementation of mobile crisis and justice interventions in California.  Her past work experience includes clinical work with young families on bonding and attachment, as well as individual therapy with families and children in the child welfare system. She possesses a B.S. in child development and a M.S. in marriage, child, and family therapy.