Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive technology that creates a simulated experience. Unlike traditional media, such as television or computer screens, VR offers a three-dimensional (3D) experience. One of the remarkable aspects of VR is Social VR, which allows individuals to interact with each other in 3D virtual spaces in real-time. This interaction is facilitated […]

This webinar, hosted by the National District Attorneys’ Association (NDAA), will educate prosecutors about North Carolina’s juvenile justice system from complaint to petition to disposition. It will cover how the state uses a risk assessment instrument (YASI adopted Jan. 1, 2021), how it allocates funding to community-based programs, and how it has implemented evidence-based practices, […]

This workshop will explore the intricate web of social determinants of health and their profound impact on substance misuse. Designed for prevention professionals, this session will unravel the complex connections between social determinants and substance misuse while providing actionable strategies for addressing these issues at the community level.

In the final session of our 'Ready for Re-entry' series, we will discuss the practical application of the Forensic Peer Mentor service delivery model is explored and discussed by active FPM, their leadership and their community stakeholders. Learning Objectives: By the end of this program participants will be able to 1) Identify the roles a […]

Today there are more individuals aged 55 and older who are in contact with the United States criminal justice system than ever before, and the rate is increasing at a rapid pace. It is estimated that by 2030, a third of all incarcerated individuals will be over 55. In addition to the common challenges that […]

Racial and use bias has been demonstrated in the research related to Behavioral Health and Medically Assisted Therapy. The conclusion that has been drawn is that even well-meaning providers and staff hold biases that impact how and to whom they offer care and medicinal support for Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This lecture explores this research […]

Medications that treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD), as well as medications that reverse opioid overdose, are an essential component of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment. This webinar will discuss recent policies and regulations that improve access to these medications, state Medicaid coverage of medications, as well as promising innovative efforts […]

National Council for Mental Wellbeing is pleased to offer a virtual opportunity for training in YSBIRT! If you are an administrator or clinician who is new to YSBIRT or looking for a refresher, this three-hour training is just for you. Participants will learn: How YSBIRT fits in the context of health and providing whole-person, integrated […]

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is pleased to offer a virtual opportunity for training in SBIRT! If you are an administrator or clinician who is new to SBIRT or looking for a refresher, this three-hour training is just for you. Participants will learn: How SBIRT fits in the context of health and providing whole-person, […]

In this virtual panel presentation, the 2024 Hall of Fame Award Recipients from the Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery will participate in a panel presentation discussing the importance of providing culturally-responsive care and ways practitioners can be more effective when working with African American clients. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of this presentation, you will be […]

The purpose of this presentation is to help Mental Health and Substance Use providers as well as the Recovery Community at large better understand the potential support needs of people with IDD with or without co-occurring Mental Health and/or Substance Use Challenges that they interact with either socially, academically, and/or professionally by providing examples of […]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing a webinar and conference call for prospective applicants interested in applying for fiscal year 2024 Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Treatment Drug Courts (Short Title: SAMHSA Treatment Drug Courts), Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement No. TI-24-004. The webinar […]

This webinar will provide prospective applicants with information on planned fiscal year (FY) 2024 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) funding opportunities that address behavioral health. During the webinar, the presenters will highlight the primary behavioral initiatives BJA plans to fund in FY 2024 and provide information about eligibility requirements and estimated funding amounts. Application resources […]

This webinar will provide prospective applicants with information on planned fiscal year (FY) 2024 funding opportunities from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) that are available to community-based organizations. During the webinar, the presenters will highlight the primary initiatives BJA plans to fund in FY 2024 and provide information about eligibility requirements and estimated funding […]

This virtual event will present the benefits of performance monitoring and evaluating your family treatment court. The speakers will describe the importance of monitoring and evaluation, the key data elements and information you need to collect, and strategies to implement or enhance existing data collection strategies. Participants will gain knowledge about how to use data […]

For many of us, Ethics and Boundaries have been taught, or interpreted, as walls of disconnection between providers and those they serve. However, we know that authentic connections and unconditional positive regard are both Trauma Informed and powerful offerings to people struggling with Substance Use Disorder. This training explores the intersection of ethical practice with authentic […]

All Rise is seeking exemplary adult drug courts and veterans treatment courts to join our national network of mentor courts for the 2025-2027 term. If you think your program exhibits the best qualities of the treatment court model, we encourage you to apply! The application deadline for both court types is Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Join […]

Description: Stigma of substance use can impede appropriate and preventive care that is critical for older adults and their wellness. Biased perceptions of substance use can often dismiss health related impacts of substance use and impede prevention efforts with the aging community. The webinar will explore how stigma of substance use with older adults underscores the […]

Decades of research underscores the importance of strategically using data to guide substance use prevention efforts. Data is used in many ways, such as identifying risk and protective factors and current substance use trends, understanding the personal and societal consequences of use, assessing the impact of policy decisions on use, and informing prevention professionals about […]

All Rise is seeking exemplary adult drug courts and veterans treatment courts to join our national network of mentor courts for the 2025-2027 term. If you think your program exhibits the best qualities of the treatment court model, we encourage you to apply! The application deadline for both court types is Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Join […]

Decades of research underscores the importance of strategically using data to guide substance use prevention efforts. Data is used in many ways, such as identifying risk and protective factors and current substance use trends, understanding the personal and societal consequences of use, assessing the impact of policy decisions on use, and informing prevention professionals about […]

This webinar will draw from both historical perspectives and recent events, along with research findings, to unveil the alcohol industry’s role in creating and perpetuating social, economic, and health inequities. Additionally, it will examine evidence-based alcohol policies aimed at alleviating inequities and addressing social justice issues. The session is designed for community coalition coordinators and […]

This webinar will focus on epidemiology of adolescent substance use before and after the COVID epidemic, and the opportunities for prevention, recovery, and increasing access to treatment. Participants can expect to receive a summary overview of research, discuss the SAMHSA principles of adolescent substance use and recovery, learn about both the benefits from treatment and […]

Decades of research underscores the importance of strategically using data to guide substance use prevention efforts. Data is used in many ways, such as identifying risk and protective factors and current substance use trends, understanding the personal and societal consequences of use, assessing the impact of policy decisions on use, and informing prevention professionals about […]

Ensuring long-term sustainability for drug treatment courts requires careful planning of strategies that encompass data collection, messaging, and partnership building. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, drug treatment courts have an opportunity to reexamine the focus of their programs on high-risk/high-need individuals in their communities who are in need of intensive programming, such as […]

The South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC), invites Region 6 Peer Specialists and Family Partners to participate in our monthly networking meetings. These no-cost, virtual meetings offer you the opportunity to collaborate with other Peer Specialists and Family Partners in a supportive, mentoring environment. The goal is to provide a space for resource […]

As mental health care providers work to address the needs of individuals in their day-to-day work, it can be difficult to treat mental health challenges without also treating the underlying contributors to those challenges. The Social Determinants of Mental Health (SDOMH) are the non-medical societal factors that influence the mental health outcomes of patients, peers, […]