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Is your organization ready to engage young people in your prevention work? Could the framework of social justice youth development add to your planned or existing work with and for youth? This 2-part series builds on highly attended and well-received previous webinars hosted by the SE PTTC and responds to requests for additional practice-oriented and […]

Are you a beginning grant writer or someone who is more experienced? Settle in with your lunch or snack and join the Southeast PTTC as we share a 3-part workshop that will provide beginners with essential information to develop skills and build capacity required for writing strong proposals. For those with a bit more grant […]

2024 Workforce Development Series Communications Strategies and Essentials for the Prevention Workforce The Southeast PTTC is committed to addressing collective needs of the prevention workforce through the development and adaptation of culturally appropriate training products and services for the Southeast Region. The overall goal of this 3-part series is to build capacity of the Prevention […]

Xylazine is a non-opioid tranquilizer used in veterinary medicine and is increasingly found as an adulterant in the illicit drug supply. Researchers, public health officials, and community leaders are working to address xylazine in prevention, clinical care, and overdose prevention.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Behavioral health equity is a right! A right to access high-quality and affordable health care services and supports for all populations, including Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; […]

  The overall goal of this 4-part learning lab series is to: Build capacity of the Prevention Workforce to deliver effective prevention strategies and programs Support those individuals who will be working toward IC&RC Prevention Certification Build knowledge and skills in a variety of training topics aligned to SAMHSA Priorities SAMHSA 4E’s Modern and Comprehensive […]

SAMHSA Announces National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Results Detailing Mental Illness and Substance Use Levels in 2021 2021 NSDUH report includes selected estimates by race, ethnicity, and age and is the most comprehensive key findings report to date.   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and […]

Preventing Underage Drinking and Excessive Drinking Among Adults Through Alcohol Policies A 3-Part Series: Why, What, and How   The Southeast PTTC is pleased to present a 3-part series focused on alcohol policies.     Webinar 1: The Why – Alcohol Policy: A Community Approach to Reduce Community Harms Watch Now   In collaboration with […]

  Week 1: Planning and Evaluation for the Prevention Professional   Watch the Recording of Session 1   This session for coalition leaders and members addressed the key elements of the Planning and Evaluation Domain of the Prevention Specialist Certification process while providing a customized application of several elements of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) including […]

Would you like to contribute your policy experience to a community focused on policy as a tool in substance use prevention? Are you interested in guidance from experts and learnings from peers focused on how to strengthen your policy planning? Is your coalition at the beginning stages of an ATOD policy campaign or about to […]

Pride Month is full of opportunities to recognize the LGTBQIA+ community! Southeast PTTC believes wholeheartedly in diverse education that’s inclusion benefits all folks. To do so, we’ve created a list of excellent prevention resources for the LGTBQIA+ Community. Credit and many thanks to the New England PTTC for their original version of this important resource: […]

Mindfulness Mondays in May: Self Care for Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Practitioners The Southeast TTC Network (ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC) invites you to attend a 4 part series focused on self-care for the workforce. Self-care is vital for well-being. In the world of prevention, treatment and recovery, tensions often exists between feeling inspired by the […]

  Equity, diversity, and inclusion are important considerations in prevention practice. Over the course of the Health Equity Series, we will discuss action steps, both personally and professionally, to bring the conversation of equity to life. Health Equity Series: Session 1 – Foundations (Sept. 2021) Description: Session 1 began the conversation of health equity and […]

The National Hispanic and Latino Addiction Technology Transfer Center (NHL-ATTC), the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center (NHL-PTTC), and the National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (NHL-MHTTC) invite you to join us for the 2021 National Latino Behavioral Health Virtual Conference: Envisioning Latino Behavioral Health Equity in the Next Decade, […]

The Southeast PTTC Prevention Workforce Development Series We all know that to be successful and sustainable coalitions and prevention providers must be able to plan and implement prevention strategies that are data-driven and evidence-based. Over the course of these three sessions coalition members, prevention providers and emerging professionals will be able to: •    Apply the […]

Download the resources:  An Epidemic in the Midst of a Pandemic: Opioid Use Disorder and COVID-19 Double Jeopardy: COVID-19 and Behavioral Health Disparities for Black and Latino Communities in the U.S. When Epidemics Collide: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the Opioid Crisis

Download the announcement flyer! Join us on Friday, May 8 at 11:00 a.m. for a collaborative webinar hosted by Southeast TTC and Southeast ORN representatives.

One of our latest webinars is now available to watch On-Demand: The Brain Science of Substance Misuse! If you missed the opportunity to join us live, this is your opportunity to watch the entire webinar whenever works best for you.  Watch Here Description: This presentation will describe key brain regions affected by drug misuse and how […]

  (Video) Watch NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow discuss the results of the 2019 Monitoring the Future Survey: https://bit.ly/2FfxntN (Article Below) NIH’s 2019 Monitoring the Future survey finds continuing declines in prescription opioid misuse, tobacco cigarettes, and alcohol. Findings from the 2019 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey demonstrate the appeal of vaping to teens, as seen in […]

Do not miss your opportunity to rewatch our August webinar "Reducing Prevalence of Addiction Begins with Youth Prevention: One Choice for Health". This webinar is now available to watch on-demand here.  Watch the video, complete the survey and download your certificate!  Description: Nearly all adults with substance use disorders began using addictive substances as teens. The adolescent […]