Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSSs) working in treatment courts are people with lived experience of behavioral health disorders and criminal justice involvement who are key members of the clinical team serving those participating in drug court and mental health court programs. This webinar covers strategies for how to engage PRSSs in adult treatment courts to […]
The webinar will provide a broad overview of the current state of underage drinking and related prevention efforts. A review of the data on the prevalence of alcohol use and alcohol use patterns will be provided, along with data on the adverse effects of underage alcohol use, and research on its risk and protective factors. […]
COVID-19 has been called the “patchwork pandemic” because of its uneven impact across regions and subpopulations. Emerging evidence indicates a similar pattern for the mental health effects of the pandemic. Dr. Benjamin Druss will review what is currently known about COVID-19 and mental health, with a focus on which populations are at elevated risk of […]
The Department of Justice launched its Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) in direct response to concerns raised by tribal leaders about the Department’s grant process that did not provide the flexibility tribes needed to address their criminal justice and public safety needs. In Fiscal Year 2019, the department awarded over $273.4 million in grants to […]
The Department of Justice launched its Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) in direct response to concerns raised by tribal leaders about the Department’s grant process that did not provide the flexibility tribes needed to address their criminal justice and public safety needs. In Fiscal Year 2019, the department awarded over $273.4 million in grants to […]
Building off the psychological framework of unconscious bias as discussed in the first session, this second presentation will review and inform on how unconscious bias is reflected in words, communications, and relations toward persons of color through case scenarios reflecting its impact in the addiction, mental health, and prevention settings. The elusiveness of cognitive bias […]
This webinar will focus on the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and how integrating MAT in both treatment and recovery support settings is working to help individuals obtain and sustain recovery. This webinar will look at MAT services and the integration within clinical settings, the criminal justice system, recovery housing, and peer recovery support. Webinar […]
Health equity is a prominent topic in the field of public health, but what is it, really, and how does it relate to and intersect with prevention in rural and remote communities? This session will define health equity and explore it as it relates to racial inequity and justice in rural and remote communities. Note that […]
Join treatment court experts for virtual office hours to answer your questions on topics critical to the success of your programs! How it works: appointments are available with our expert for 30-minute sessions to answer up to two questions related to the expertise of our faculty member. When you schedule your appointment, you will be asked […]
Join experts and colleagues for an overview of Infant and Toddler Courts that are spreading to more jurisdictions as the body of evidence supporting their effectiveness continues to grow. The webinar will include: practitioner perspectives from operating courts review of the models and outcomes the difference between Family Treatment Courts and Infant/Toddler Courts time for […]
In recognition of National Recovery Month, OJP is pleased to host a webinar today featuring OJP’s Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Katharine Sullivan, and Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Jim Carroll, two agencies that have helped make Recovery Month a year long, committed endeavor. OJP and ONDCP will discuss their efforts […]
This 90 minute training is part two in a two-part series on suicide prevention in rural primary care offices. This session will cover intervention including medication, safety planning, documentation, and follow-up for patients expressing suicidal ideation as well as tips for helping patients via telehealth. People who die by suicide are more likely to have […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a major disruption to all aspects of our daily lives. Are you challenged with having to think “outside of the box” to create a safer environment for your participants and employees? Are you feeling the pandemic’s impact on your funding and budgets? During this webinar, you will learn how to […]
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 […]
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 […]
This webinar will provide an overview on the latest research around substance use disorders and recovery. Given the preventable and potentially chronic nature of problematic substance use and it's correlation with offending, prosecutors in juvenile court have an important and influential role to play in both preventing and addressing use early on. The concept of […]
This fourth session will bring together a panel of direct service providers who work closely with communities of color and are actively engaged in facilitating strategies that identify and mitigate unconscious bias to ensure delivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Organizational leadership will speak to lessons learned in the implementation of effective protocols to […]
This webinar will focus on how communities are providing critical recovery support services for individuals living in recovery as well as those who are just starting on their path. This webinar will feature SAMHSA Building Communities of Recovery (BCOR) and Recovery Community Services Program (RCSP) grantees as well as individuals living in recovery who benefit […]
While utilizing substance use disorder treatment is critical in the drug court model, what other elements are important to bring about long-term recovery for clients? Research over the past two decades has found that individuals with strong concentrations of personal, social, and community capital are more likely to sustain long-term recovery. But what exactly does […]
Opioids use disorder (OUD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of Americans. If left untreated it can result in serious consequences including increased morbidity, relapse, opioid overdose, and death. Medication-assisted treatment is effective for OUD and has been shown to decrease all-cause mortality and opioid overdose-related deaths. This pharmacist-driven training will provide detailed education […]
Technology for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Road to Recovery is an annual conference that takes place during National Recovery Month and highlights hot topics within the field of addiction psychiatry. As the world currently faces many physical barriers to accessing treatment, the use of technology to treat substance abuse continues to grow rapidly. […]
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. Credits: This training meets the requirements for two […]
The pandemic has had a significant impact on our communities. Changes to court proceedings, community supervision, treatment services, school closures, and disruption in employment have created additional barriers. The need for the recovery community to respond with innovative solutions has never been greater. Using a multimedia approach, we will cover the fundamentals of peer-based recovery […]
If you are at case conference or other meetings and hear clinicians describe why medications work, what dopamine does to the body, and other questions about brain chemistry and don’t understand the discussion, this course will describe some of the basics of neurochemistry. It is focused for people who work in the field of substance […]
Substance misuse in Native communities continues to be high. This webinar will discuss the role of culture in initiating and sustaining partnerships and collaborations in Native communities and the presenter will share tips for selecting culturally appropriate substance misuse prevention interventions. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: gain a better […]
This webinar will address the different terms that have been used to describe Latino populations and the evolution of such terms throughout history. Presenters will discuss how different generations may use different terms to self-identify and variables involved in this process such as acculturation and assimilation. The presentation will consider anthropological as well as psychosocial […]
The substance use landscape is ever changing, and it is vital for substance use preventionists and other stakeholders to have knowledge of the latest trends. This includes knowing which substances are undergoing rising or declining prevalence rates and which populations are experiencing increases or decreasing rates of use, misuse, and abuse. Knowing about these trends […]
This webinar will highlight Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) as an effective model for increasing access to and delivery of integrated, person-centered mental health, primary care, and substance abuse recovery services, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT). This webinar will feature Community Health Resources’ (CHR), a CCBHC-Expansion grantee, and a person in recovery who has participated […]
Given the current public health emergency, substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support providers have used viable alternatives to in-person service delivery. The use of technology through a web-based videoconferencing platform in a synchronous manner (often called telehealth or telemental health) offers one solution. Current research confirms high levels of patient satisfaction with behavioral […]
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 […]
The Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Enhancement Training ("Enhancement Training,") is a tribal-specific national training for tribal problem-solving courts. The Enhancement Training features Wellness Court best practices and innovative strategies. Training topics will cover adult criminal, juvenile delinquency, family dependency, DWI/DUI, and veterans models. This training is free and open to all.
Methamphetamine use has grown increasingly prevalent over the past couple decades, and fentanyl-contaminated methamphetamine has led to a significant increase in overdose deaths. Though no FDA-approved medications exist yet to treat methamphetamine use disorder, new research has demonstrated efficacy of various behavioral treatments, particularly contingency management. This webinar will provide an overview of the current […]
Everyone can support the foundational principles of recovery: choice, self-determination and the importance of relationships. However, translating these principles into real world practice can be difficult. What is recovery oriented practice when people make choices that may steer their lives away from recovery? In this webinar, Pat Deegan will teach a recovery-oriented framework for navigating risky choices.
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