Behavioral health disparities are differences in substance use or mental health outcomes linked to social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage, adversely affecting a sub-population or group. It is the work of prevention […]
Ensuring that all youth who are experiencing substance abuse and delinquency have the same opportunities for success is one of the cornerstones of the juvenile drug treatment court's (JDTC's) philosophy. […]
Fentanyl has presented an ongoing crisis for the United States. This webinar will cover the following topics as it relates to this crisis. How fentanyl has impacted known treatment strategies […]
Economic Stability. Education Access and Quality. Health Care Access and Quality. Neighborhoods and Build Environments. Social and Community Context. These are the common themes of Social Determinants referred to in […]
It's one thing to believe in harm reduction but how do we actually have those conversations with people actively using substances? And what other things should we know about besides […]
Harm reduction has become a more prominent intervention of discussion in substance use. This webinar will introduce participants to the principles of harm reduction as well as practical strategies to […]
This webinar will explore the neuroscience of addiction, the impact of policy and historical treatment approaches and an exploration of the dynamics of stigma and discrimination as primary barriers to addiction […]
Our Native Veterans serve to protect and defend the US, their tribal lands and its people. The National AI/AN ATTC and National AI/AN PTTC are collaborating to honor Native American veterans for their […]
LGBTQIA people are much more than their sexual orientation and gender identity. This interactive webinar combines the perspectives and practices of both Cultural Humility and Motivational Interviewing, inviting participants to […]
This webinar will review the genesis of the opioid addiction and overdose crisis, and how it is devastating the Black community. It will describe three evidence-based medication-assisted treatments for opioid […]
Stigma is associated with negative and often fear based perspectives and misunderstandings of people with mental health, substance use problems or physical disabilities. Add layers of race and ethnicity, and […]
COURSE DESCRIPTION In this session, participants will learn introductory elements of grant writing. This session will introduce participants to grant terminology, where to find grant opportunities, and how to read […]
In recent years, there has been growing support for a harm reduction approach to drug policy, which emphasizes reducing some of the negative consequences associated with drug use through a […]
The New England ATTC, in partnership with The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of Rhode Island is hosting this training on 1/24/23 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm […]
Trauma Informed De-escalation moves beyond typical de-escalation content by acknowledging the role of biological responses, trauma histories, and neurobiology when engaging with individuals who have triggered and presenting challenging survival […]
COURSE DESCRIPTION In this session, participants will learn how to read a grant announcement and create a plan for responding to a request for proposals (RFP). LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain how […]
Excel is a practical and accessible tool for creating data visualizations for prevention professionals who may not have access to expensive software packages. In this session, we will explore the […]
This webinar will consider new and emerging science related to cannabis and the relevance of these findings from a public health and prevention standpoint. The role of prevention professionals in […]
Data sources estimate that between 25 to 75% of people who survive different forms of abuse and/or a violent trauma develop issues related to substance use. Despite the prevalence of trauma, it often […]
Participants will receive a 2-hour review of the changes specific to substance use disorders (SUD) that were made to the DSM-5-TR. This training will cover new clinical conditions, new diagnoses, […]
In this targeted group session, participants from the first two sessions will gather to discuss applied grant writing needs. This session is reserved for HHS Region 3 participants who are currently […]
This two-part series will provide an introduction to program sustainability followed by a more advanced look at how prevention agencies can navigate the current funding landscape while planning for the […]
Research has shown that the words we use to describe substance use disorders (SUD) and recovery have a significant impact on those struggling and how they are treated. While evidence […]
BJA and the National Drug Court Resource Center will hold a solicitation webinar on February 15, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. ET. This presentation will provide a detailed overview of the […]
In honor of Black History Month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting a virtual roundtable featuring speakers with lived experience, community leaders, and practitioners to discuss behavioral […]
NCSACW invites you to a webinar to learn about a collaborative approach to mitigate safety and risk factors for children affected by parental substance use disorders (SUDs). Parental substance use […]
Justice for Vets (JFV) is hosting a webinar that features the FY23 Veteran Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program request for proposals. Courtney Stewart, Policy Advisor with the Bureau of Justice […]
This two-part series will provide an introduction to program sustainability followed by a more advanced look at how prevention agencies can navigate the current funding landscape while planning for the […]
According to the CDC, opioid overdose deaths surpassed 100, 000 during the 12-month period ending in December 2021, and is continuing to rise. On any given year, up to 90% of […]
Looking for tips and tricks on how to present your data in a way that catches people’s attention and is easily understood? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the […]