How to incorporate racial and cultural equity into prevention messaging, training, and other communication. This interactive skill-building workshop will explore the use of culture in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) prevention communications. We will explore how the enhanced National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standard – Communication and Language Assistance provides guidance on improving: Trust […]

FTCs, like all drug courts, historically focused on treating substance use disorders (SUDs). However, FTCs cannot maintain this singular focus since 45% of adults with an SUD in the general population also live with a co-occurring mental health disorder. People with an untreated co-occurring disorder are less likely to complete substance use treatment or achieve sustained […]

FTCs, like all drug courts, historically focused on treating substance use disorders (SUDs). However, FTCs cannot maintain this singular focus since 45% of adults with an SUD in the general population also live with a co-occurring mental health disorder. People with an untreated co-occurring disorder are less likely to complete substance use treatment or achieve sustained […]

As behavioral health and mental health agencies aim to provide more access and available supports to diverse communities and people who have historically been oppressed or marginalized, there is a substantial need to understand how to engage with different cultural beliefs and values, and have an awareness of one’s own biases, privilege and recognize where […]

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a multidisciplinary, team-based model that provides intensive community-based and outreach-oriented services to people who experience the most severe and persistent mental illness. The vast majority also have a co-occurring substance use disorder and many experience comorbid medical illnesses. The Northwest MHTTC is hosting a series for ACT psychiatric care providers. […]

Need assistance applying and/or integrating the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria? Join On-the-Spot the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. CT for a one-hour session with an ASAM professional who will answer and discuss questions related to: program development; 6-dimensional assessment and treatment planning; and continued service, transfer and […]

Imagine a learning environment where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to learn. In today’s dynamic educational landscape, understanding and addressing trauma is pivotal to fostering an equitable and supportive space for all learners. By building on an understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), this presentation will introduce participations to complex trauma and the […]

This 90-minute webinar in partnership with Reinsel Consulting will focus on providing participants with a framework for developing their personal awareness during instances of de-escalation, while utilizing principles of trauma-informed care to increase competencies during and after a crisis. Participants will learn the “Spectrum of Escalation" and elements of personal preparedness, while focusing on prevention and early […]

Expanding on our March 2023 Peer Support Best Practices for Working with Individuals Living with Traumatic Brain Injury series, we are excited to partner with Judy Dettmer BSW, Director of Technical Assistance and Special Projects, National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA), and Rebecca Quinn MSW, LCSW, CBIST, Program Director of the North Dakota Brain Injury Network […]

SAMHSA’s GAINS Center and All Rise have for the past year engaged in several strategies to adapt the six key principles and 10 implementation domains of SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach for application in treatment courts. Core to this process was a role-based expert panel meeting, two interactive sessions at […]

The National Alliance on Mental Illness recognizes that current environmental factors are traumatizing people of color, which as a risk factor can also initiate or increase substance use and potentially developing trauma and stress complications. Provider bias in stigmatic language or other microaggressions affect a patient’s capacity to respond to clinical interventions and can further […]

This workshop will explore the intersection of youth mental health and substance misuse. Presenters will outline effective strategies and interventions that prevention professionals can implement to improve mental health and reduce substance misuse among youth. 

Many prevention practitioners have their own experience in conducting evaluations, but evaluation is one area where it often makes sense to bring in outside expertise. Working with an evaluator can save you considerable time and effort, as well as increase your probability of success. In fact, the assistance of an evaluator attuned to and practiced […]

The South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) invites peer specialists, peer support program managers, and leaders of peer-run organizations to attend the Introduction to Diversifying Funding & Grant Writing for Peer-Run Organizations webinar. This 2-hour webinar will provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities for peer-run organizations in creating sustainable financial plans. […]

To conclude our Pacific Southwest PTTC's "Prioritizing Equity in Prevention” Learning Series, join us for an engaging learning session focused on our rural and frontier communities. We will delve into the complexities of substance misuse prevention in rural and frontier communities and explore their unique characteristics, emphasizing the intersection of health equity in substance misuse prevention. Participants […]

The SJLA Learning Series is for professionals of all levels who are dedicated to embracing social justice principles to bring equity to communities and systems of care. Mental health and substance use treatment is often inaccessible for unhoused populations. In this webinar, we will focus on the importance of supporting unhoused populations and connecting them […]

"Ethics of Generative AI: A Guide for Judges and Legal Professionals" will introduce the ethical considerations surrounding generative AI technologies and explore core issues judges and legal professionals must consider when navigating the intersection of law and technology. Whether you are new to the topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will provide […]

Equipping Systems to Support American Indian and Alaska Native Families Affected by Substance Use Thursday, November 7, 2024, 1–2:30 p.m. ET This webinar is tailored for systems that serve American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) families affected by substance use. It provides specific strategies and tools to equip the workforce to deliver culturally appropriate services […]

Recovery is a process, and FTCs are a time-limited acute intervention in a family’s life. FTCs must blend aftercare planning into its program design to best support parents and their children after case closure. Aftercare plans, also known as “continuing care plans,” can provide parents with structure, accountability, and needed ongoing services to both parents […]

The Take 10! Transforming Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and their Families series discusses current issues and challenges confronted by diverse women presenting with substance use, SUDs, and who are in recovery. Women experience SUD in ways that are distinct from men. Historically, access to treatment for women has been limited, a disparity that persists […]

Join On-the-Spot the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. CT for a one-hour session with an ASAM professional who will answer and discuss questions related to: program development; 6-dimensional assessment and treatment planning; and continued service, transfer and discharge management. Participants will have the opportunity to share case studies and receive […]

Clinical Supervision Foundations II (January 6, 8, and 10) This 16-hour training (12 hours of live interactive training through Zoom + 4 hours of professional development plan assignments), combined with the 14-hour online “Clinical Supervision Foundations I” training, will meet the 30-hour Clinical Supervision training requirement for the Advanced Counselor and Master Counselor status, as […]

Contingency management is an evidence-based behavioral intervention proven effective in treating individuals with stimulant use disorders. This method leverages positive reinforcement to encourage specific target behaviors that reflect progress in treatment, such as attending sessions or maintaining abstinence. The webinar will address the scientific foundation of contingency management, common challenges associated with its implementation in […]

Fidelity is a crucial measure of how well programs deliver treatment models in the way that they are intended. However, many programs provide treatments in a way that skews away from how those models should be delivered. This may happen for many reasons, including having staff too busy to conduct fidelity checks, not understanding how […]

As part of Second Chance Month, the Housing and Health Supports for Jail Reentry webinar will explore the foundational housing and health supports that grantees can provide to support people returning from jail incarceration. This webinar will highlight how these housing and health supports can help break the cycle of incarceration and homelessness for people […]

Does your treatment court team have new members, or do members sometimes stray from their lane?   This training is designed to provide an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each member of a Treatment Court team. Each member plays a unique role in ensuring the success of participants, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach. […]

Young people with behavioral health needs can be overrepresented in the justice system. Given the unique developmental challenges this population faces compared to adults, effective reentry planning requires enhanced collaboration and cross-system partnerships to fully address their crisis stabilization needs. In this webinar, participants will gain practical tools to improve their approach to reentry planning, […]