The session will address issues such as selective service registration, obtaining a driver's license, vocational training opportunities, and the important task of creating individualized treatment plans to better prepare and ease the youth’s transition from secure care to the community.

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice's Second Chance Act-funded project, Decreasing Recidivism among Juveniles with Brain Injury Re-Entering the Community using Resource Facilitation, creates and evaluates a traumatic brain injury continuum of services for youth reentering the community from residential placement.

Underage alcohol use remains an ongoing challenge facing prevention professionals. Rates of use have generally been in decline for many years; however, alcohol remains the most used substance among youth. It is still unclear the extent that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted underage alcohol use, although it is known that the pandemic has accelerated the […]

The National Drug Court Resource Center (NDCRC) is hosting a webinar that features the FY22 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program request for proposals. Presenters from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs include: - Greg Torain, Policy Advisor - Dr. Courtney Stewart, Policy Advisor - Nicko Taylor, State Policy Advisor Information regarding […]

The Office of Financial Resources at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be conducting a webinar on how to develop a competitive grant application. The webinar will be offered on April 14, 2022 and May 3, 2022 at 2 pm (ET). The webinar will address: The three registration processes that need […]

The Pacific Southwest Addiction and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers are pleased to present a 60-minute webinar entitled Women and Weed. This webinar will outline the rapidly changing culture of cannabis use highlighting potency and routes of administration, perception of risk, and common exchanges regarding substance use and women’s issues. It will share popular products marketed to […]

The uptake in the use of telehealth for SUD treatment and recovery services since the start of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) has been swift and has transformed how services are delivered. Many experts predict that SUD treatment and recovery services will use a hybrid service delivery method (some services in-person and some online). Join […]

In this presentation you will learn evidence-based approaches to co-occurring disorders treatment and recovery including: the use of motivational incentives; feedback informed treatment; stage-based interventions; CBT; twelve step facilitation; evidence-based family therapy and integrated approaches. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding the reason that some clinicians are more evidence based than others and how to […]

The timeliness of the topic ethnoracial disparities in mental health is an important one given the growing awareness of structural racism and ethnic discrimination that has been manifested in episodes of police violence and in disparities related to the COVID infection and death and ethnoracial disparities in that. Disparities in mental health access and service […]

Course Description: A major focus in behavioral health care is the reduction of stigma to help bridge the gap in access to quality care for marginalized communities. Supportive and motivating language is essential for engaging persons in care who are coping with the challenges that come from substance use disorders, mental illness, physical disabilities and […]

Recovery-Based Care. This lab will help learners work toward a better understanding of what recovery-oriented care means and how recovery principles can be enacted in community support settings.

The Great Lakes PTTC is providing a 3-part series on the nexus of substance misuse and other public health issues. We will be exploring the nexus of substance misuse and mental health conditions, suicide, and problem gambling. This “nexus” provides an opportunity for prevention specialists and other behavioral health leaders to develop a cohesive strategy […]

Justice for Vets (JFV) is hosting a webinar that features the FY22 Veteran Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program request for proposals. Courtney Stewart, Policy Advisor with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice, will be presenting an overview of the three possible application categories, solicitation goals, & proposal requirements. […]

Young people provide invaluable insight into reentry. A panel of youths with lived experience will discuss their experiences and how juvenile justice agencies can better help them with reentry. This panel will be moderated by Kim Godfrey Lovett, Executive Director of Performance-based Standards (PbS), and Melissa Sickmund, Director of the National Center for Juvenile Justice […]

In this four-part monthly workshop series, we will explore how to build resilience into everyday thinking and actions so that important activities will thrive even after the funding has diminished. We approach resiliency from a broad perspective, a perspective that recognizes the importance of determining what actions are important to maintain to help the communities […]

Are you planning to apply for funding through the FY22 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program? If so, you're in luck! The National Drug Court Resource Center (NDCRC) & National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) are co-facilitating a webinar where you will learn more about how to prepare a competitive proposal narrative (dos and […]

Though LGBTQ people in general report higher rates of substance use, bisexual women are particularly vulnerable to substance use disorders. Studies have consistently shown bisexual women at the highest risk among sexual and gender minority groups, including significantly higher rates of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, opioid misuse and binge drinking than lesbians or heterosexual women. Studies […]

There are a number of evidence-based practices (EBPs) that are available for the treatment of substance use disorders; however, many standard EBPs and therapies may not produce the expected outcomes across culturally diverse client populations. To improve treatment outcomes, EBPs may need to be adapted to better address cultural considerations, including differences in language, values, […]

The Office of Financial Resources at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be conducting a webinar on how to develop a competitive grant application. The webinar will be offered on April 14, 2022 and May 3, 2022 at 2 pm (ET). The webinar will address: The three registration processes that need […]

Cannabis policy had undergone rapid change in New England over the past decade. All New England states have some form of medical cannabis policy, while now four of the six states have legalized cannabis for adult use. This presentation will take a deeper look at what is happening with cannabis policy in New England, examine the potential […]

This webinar will provide a broad overview of stigma and the importance of addressing it through what the research tells us and what is known through lived experience. The webinar will define stigma and explain how it can manifest in various substance use prevention settings and on the road to recovery. It will address the […]

Hosted by the MHTTC Network, in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Early Psychosis Intervention Network (EPINET), PEPPNET, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the webinar Using Evidence-Based tools to Improve Clinical Care of Early Psychosis Clients  is for providers who support individuals in coordinated specialty care clinics and environments. The Early Psychosis Intervention […]

This webinar will assist eligible applicants interested in applying for the OJJDP FY 2022 Family Treatment Court Solicitation. This webinar will provide a general overview of the program, the goals and objectives, a discussion about the application process, and a Q&A opportunity for participants. OJJDP makes every attempt to ensure the material presented during this […]

This webinar will assist eligible applicants interested in applying for the OJJDP FY 2022 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Solicitation. This webinar will provide a general overview of the program, the goals and objectives, a discussion about the application process, and a Q&A opportunity for participants. OJJDP makes every attempt to ensure the material presented during […]

This webinar will review strategies for addressing and preventing stigma against people at risk for substance misuse, substance use disorders, and consequences of substance use. It will discuss strategies at multiple levels: 1) peers and individuals; 2) within prevention organizations; 3) among collaborative partners and across the behavioral health continuum; 4) throughout the community at-large; […]

This is the first of three sessions. Each session will last 75 minutes. You are welcome to attend any of the sessions. May 11, 10-11:15am Pacific, Session 1: Understanding the Cultural Needs of the Hispanic and Latinx Client May 25, 10-11:15am Pacific, Session 2: Assessing the Cultural Adaptation Needs of the Organization and Clinician June […]

In this 90-minute virtual training, participants will learn skills to present data in a manner that best resonates with their audience. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this session participants will be able to: Choose the most effective chart for their data Use color for emphasis and action Use data in context for maximum (and realistic) impact Reduce […]