Recent News

In the May 2024 edition of The Inbox there is a profile on each guest for our series during Pride Month, updates to our Community of Practice series, and resources about using Humor as a Protective Factor, and the The Art of Focused Conversation.  Plus, two new episodes of the Prevention Perk, Laughter is the […]

Join us for a multi-part podcast series during Pride Month 2024. Starting June 6th our conversation is "Why Focus on LGBTQ+ People", with Angela Weeks, Project Director for SAMHSA’s Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity. Angela brings extensive national experience creating, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives that improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people […]

In the April 2024 edition of The Inbox find registration for the 2024 Community of Practice series, save the date for our Pride Month podcasts, and links to our series on Why Language Matters. Plus, two upcoming episodes of the Prevention Perk, A Community Needs to Assess the Impact of Alcohol a conversation with Rodney […]

In the March 2024 edition of The Inbox announces our 2024 Community of Practice series, links to our series on Why Language Matters. Plus, two upcoming episodes of the Prevention Perk, Social Media's impact on Mental Health a conversation with Rikki Barton, and Risk Factors for Youth Substance Misuse with guest Kris Gabrielsen. Read The Inbox

Alicia’s appointment follows the retirement of Chuck Daugherty, who served in the role for 14 years. Ozenberger is a champion of Missouri SADD, Drug Endangered Children, and vehicle safety. ACT Missouri has provided substance misuse prevention training and TA for three decades and is the home of Mid-America PTTC. Say hello and welcome to Alicia […]

In the February 2024 edition of The Inbox is a save the date for our 2024 Community of Practice series, resources on talking to teens about impaired driving, and faith based community leadership. Plus, two upcoming episodes of the Prevention Perk, Safe and Sober a conversation with Kurt Larson, and Building Blocks: Faith, Resilience & Recovery with guest Monty Burks. […]

In the January 2024 edition of The Inbox you'll see highlights from 2023 from across Mid-America, and read about the upcoming "Language Matters" lunch-n-learn series. Plus, two upcoming episodes of the Prevention Perk, The Power of Lived Experience, a conversation with Seth Dewey, and Safe and Sober with guest Kurt Larson. Read The Inbox

The podcast from Mid-America PTTC is the Prevention Perk. A podcast is like a breakout session from your daily routine, it’s a unique way to perk-up your prevention efforts. We’d like to hear from you, please send your comment, topic or guest suggestion to [email protected] In case you missed these recent episodes, here are the […]

A True Pioneer in Prevention: Chuck Daugherty Announces Retirement After four decades of unwavering dedication to public service and prevention leadership, we're honored to share the retirement of Act Missouri's Executive Director, Chuck Daugherty, MHD, CRPS, effective December 31, 2023. Chuck's journey began in 1984, carving a path through adolescent treatment in Kansas, Texas, and […]

In the August edition of The Inbox you'll read about the upcoming training on Grounded in Data, your last chance to register for the 2023 National Drug Endangered Children Conference. Plus, two new episodes of the Prevention Perk, Understanding the Message, a conversation about media literacy with folks from DIMLE, and The Battle for Healthy […]

Build the Community to Build the Capacity.   At the Mid-America PTTC, we believe prevention is better together and that together we are stronger.   It is that belief that has inspired us to launch our new Communities of Practice Series (CoP) for our Mid-America region. There are three different CoP series all designed to provide a platform […]

In the first edition of The Inbox, we look-ahead to 2023, profile two new SAMHSA guide books, and introduce you to Partnership for A Healthy Iowa. Plus, our podcast, now titled Prevention Perk, features conversations about the up coming Core Competencies training and Missouri's recent Overdose Prevention Planning process. Read The Inbox

In this month's newsletter learn about the BOLD Fellowship, the experience of two Prevention Specialist who attended the SAMHSA Core Competencies pilot, and we'll review highlights from 2022 Plus, two new episodes of the Mid-America PTTC Podcast - DEC Perspectives from Eric Nation and Stacee Read from the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. Read all […]

In this month's newsletter learn about our recently completed Missouri DEC Academy, and where you can find the healtheknowledge course Behavioral Health and Substance Use Awareness in the Workplace. Plus, two new episodes of the Mid-America PTTC Podcast - storyteller Heather Harlan and Chris Davis from Community Partnership of the Ozarks discusses making underage drinking prevention […]

In this months newsletter learn about the Professional Competencies Guide, watch our Evidence Based Practice webinar series, the Leadership Institute Communities of Practice; plus two new episodes of the Mid-America PTTC Podcast with guests Dana Mitchell from Dover Youth to Youth and Caroline Dupont discusses One Voice. Read all about it - Stories, Events and Resources […]

The Guide to the Eight Professional Competencies for Higher Education Substance Misuse Prevention (Professional Competencies Guide) was designed to promote enhanced professional skills and ultimately significantly impact college students' decisions surrounding drugs and alcohol. This work was developed through the Mid-America PTTC, in partnership with David S. Anderson, PH.D. and a planning body of subject […]

In this months newsletter you'll find stories about our upcoming Evidence Based Practice webinar series, the Leadership Institute; plus two new episodes of the Mid-America PTTC Podcast with guests Cindy Pharis from LiveOak Evaluation and Consulting and Jerry Moe a leading advocate for children. Read all about it - Stories, Events and Resources You Can Use.

In this months newsletter you'll find stories about our upcoming Evidence Based Practice webinar series, the Leadership Institute; plus two new episodes of the Mid-America PTTC Podcast with guests Kim Nelson from SAMHSA and Missouri Senator Holly Thompson-Rehder. Read all about it - Stories, Events and Resources You Can Use.

In this months newsletter you'll find stories about the upcoming Leadership Institute; plus episode #53 of the Mid-America PTTC Podcast with guest Peter Komendowski. Read all about it - Stories, Events and Resources You Can Use.

In this months newsletter you'll find stories about the upcoming Leadership Institute; plus episode #52 of the Mid-America PTTC Podcast with guest Dr. Marcia Baker. Read all about it - Stories, Events and Resources You Can Use.

In this months newsletter you'll find stories about about our most recent Community of Practice and the DEC Connect, the upcoming Leadership Institute; plus episode #50 of the Mid-America PTTC Podcast with guest Mitchell Moore. Read all about it - Stories, Events and Resources You Can Use.

In this months newsletter you'll find stories about Regional & National Drug Endangered Children activities, medication misuse prevention efforts; plus upcoming Communities of Practice. Read all about it - Stories, Events and Resources You Can Use.

In this months newsletter you'll find stories about Campus Drug Prevention, a Needs Assessment Training with Alicia Ozenberger from ACT Missouri; plus a link to the most recent podcast from Mid-America. Read all about it - Stories, Events and Resources You Can Use.

In this months newsletter you'll find stories about our DEC Academy, toolkits from SAMHSA and Partners in Prevention; plus a link to the most recent podcast from Mid-America. Read all about it - Stories, Events and Resources You Can Use.