The ATTC Stimulants package was recently developed nationally to focus on cocaine and methamphetamines and the impact of these drugs. This first course will look at the epidemiology of stimulants, both cocaine and methamphetamine, nationally. It will also provide basic information about methamphetamine, cocaine, and prescribed stimulants. The introductory information will include: forms of cocaine, […]

By the end of this session, the learner will be able to: Identify two strategies to effectively identify your patients’ cultural and language needs. State two tools or resources to help meet their cultural and language needs, specifically during time of pandemic precautions. Describe one of the regulatory drivers of language access and services. Analyze […]

This webinar overviews a treatment intervention targeting PA prisoners with opioid use disorder (OUD)  to promote their recovery and reduce heightened relapse in the high-risk period immediately following community reentry. Core to the intervention is connecting eligible participants, while they remain incarcerated, to community-based Certified Recovery Specialists (CRSs) who will assist in the transition from […]

This 60-minute webinar will highlight overdose disparities in rural and urban populations, with an emphasis on the unique challenges associated with engaging diverse populations in these settings.  Presenters from Illinois and Michigan will share data on disparities in their respective states, along with examples of strategies being implemented to engage disparate populations in overdose prevention. […]

The purpose of this webinar will be to assist potential applicants interested in applying for the OJJDP FY 2021 Family Drug Court Program.

Description: This is the second component in a series examining challenges specific populations experience in response to COVID and other traumatic ordeals. A Community of Practice session will also be available to participants who would like to discuss clinical applications of the information provided during the initial webinar. The webinar presenters will draw on their […]

This course will continue the information from the ATTC Stimulant Package. It will review basics of neurochemistry as it applies to cocaine and methamphetamine. It will also include the acute and chronic effects of stimulants. Cognitive and memory effects will also be discussed.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for preventionists, by limiting the ways we are able to interact with our communities. In this New England PTTC Prevention in Action webinar, we will hear how two prevention organizations in Rhode Island and Connecticut have adapted their prevention programs to accommodate the need for social distancing and […]

The Pandemic and recent incidents of Police Brutality have shed new light on age- old problems in the U.S. – inequality, systemic racism and disparities in behavioral health. These problems have caused an increase in substance abuse, suicides, child abuse, and depression. Unfortunately, equality in behavioral health care is the ideal but not yet the […]

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 […]

January 13: Part One:  Data throughout the SPF: Introduction and Assessment January 27: Part Two:  Data throughout the SPF: Capacity, Planning, and Implementation February 3: Part Three:  Data throughout the SPF: Evaluation and Sustainability 10:30 am– 12:00 noon CST 11:30 am–1:00 pm EST Please plan to attend all three of the training sessions. Only one registration needed […]

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 […]

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 […]

At this critical moment, restorative justice offers a path forward. The practice, deeply rooted in indigenous traditions, can help people heal from conflict, violence and crime, and other long-standing problems. Using the knowledge shared with us by Native American practitioners, staff at the Center for Court Innovation use restorative approaches to address crimes involving violence, […]

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 […]