Although health equity is the term of the season, it is and should have always been at the core of everything we do. One size does not fit all, and to  provide the best prevention interventions possible, we must be flexible and adapt our services to meet community needs. This also means understanding the role […]

New year, new normal! COVID has changed everything in the past two years—including how we work with families and community collaboratives. That is why our upcoming peer-to-peer Idea Exchange asks: What does your new normal look like? Many of us expect at least part of our work with families and teams to either remain virtual […]

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South […]

Criminal justice-involved populations are particularly susceptible to substance use and its consequences. Furthermore, these populations often have unique needs due to their justice system contact. Prevention professionals should consider these needs when designing services. This two-part webinar series will explore how prevention professionals can best serve and reach these populations. It will provide an overview […]

The adoption of an effective program is only the first step toward achieving the positive youth and family outcomes community-based organizations aim to achieve. Research has demonstrated time and time again that high-quality implementation and capacity to sustain evidence-based programs over time is critical to attaining improved youth and family outcomes. However, there continues to […]

As we learned in Session 2, a truly equitable needs assessment factors in the unjust distribution and access to resources that impact the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH); thus, contributing to the vulnerable status of certain populations. Successful prevention hinges on the capacity of the community to address the needs uncovered during the assessment phase. […]

Professional ethical standards and the values they are based on also apply to prevention data-related activities, including needs assessment and evaluation. As prevention professionals working with data, we have a critical role to pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people. Through prevention needs assessment and […]

Join expert Pat Pizzo for a webinar on Tuesday, January 18 at 2:00 p.m. ET to discuss the different compounds in marijuana, learn information about their differences, and address the challenges treatment courts may have with these and other related products in their program. This webinar and message are sponsored content by Thermo Fisher Scientific. […]

Join this one-hour forum with knowledgeable providers and subject matter expert(s) who will answer questions and lead discussions around a variety of topics related to successes and challenges of using technology to offer clinical/peer recovery services via digital technologies. Please join anytime during the session to ask your questions and share your thoughts and experiences […]

NCSACW invites you to a webinar to learn strategies to help the increasing number of adolescents at risk of suicide and mental health concerns. Among adolescents ages 15-19, rates of suicide began to increase in 2000 from 8 per 100,000 adolescents, reaching a peak of 11.8 per 100,000 adolescents in 2017. In 2019, suicide was […]

This webinar is the first of two trainings that will help prospective applicants find funding opportunities that address their needs. In this webinar, attendees will learn the primary initiatives the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) plans to fund in 2022, along with eligibility requirements and estimated funding amounts. A Q&A session will follow at the […]

Risky behaviors such as substance misuse don’t occur in a vacuum--the environments in which we live, work, and play influence our choices and behaviors. Exploring Social, Commercial and Legal Determinants of Health (DOH) can help us consider new ways to impact these environments to prevent substance misuse. This expert panel presentation will discuss ways communities, […]

Professional ethical standards and the values they are based on also apply to prevention data-related activities, including needs assessment and evaluation. As prevention professionals working with data, we have a critical role to pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people. Through prevention needs assessment and […]

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South […]

This is the second of two webinars that will prepare applicants for Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) funding opportunities. Prior to the release of a solicitation, there are a number of steps that applicants can take. In this webinar, attendees will learn what registrations are necessary to apply, how to navigate Grants.gov and JustGrants, and […]

This is the second of two webinars that will prepare applicants for Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) funding opportunities. Prior to the release of a solicitation, there are a number of steps that applicants can take. In this webinar, attendees will learn what registrations are necessary to apply, how to navigate Grants.gov and JustGrants, and […]

Substance misuse prevention planning crosses many disciplines. We are natural collaborators, especially when engaging in environmental strategies. As we continue to plan and work towards improving the overall wellness of the communities we serve, it is important that we understand the social determinants of health (SDOH) and how our work intersects with them. The SDOH […]

This webinar will discuss Purpose Areas 8 and 9 of the FY 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS). CTAS provides federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia an opportunity to apply for funding to aid in developing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization. The majority of DOJ’s existing tribal government-specific programs are included […]

Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US.  While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into […]

Brain injury and related behavior challenges can have dramatic, lifelong mpact on employment, family dynamics and quality of life. There is evidence to suggest that individuals with co-occurring behavioral health conditions often have poorer outcomes following injury then those who do not. Not only does brain injury cause behavioral health problems, but associated deficits can also […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly all aspects of life and society, including risk factors for substance use and the capacity of prevention professionals to address them. While data remains limited, available evidence suggests that substance use and its related harms significantly increased since the start of the pandemic. This two-part webinar series will review […]

Alcohol has remained among the most common substances of abuse, causing deleterious effects on the person, their family, and society. Biological factors associated with alcohol will be reviewed as well as the etiology and epidemiology of alcohol use disorder.  The webinar will discuss elements of the diagnosis of alcohol use disorder along with treatment modalities […]