TTC News

On May 13th - 15th the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Technology Transfer Centers Program are hosting a training event where participants will learn more about innovative approaches to supporting better outcomes for those who provide care as well as those seeking and receiving behavioral health care in communities of color in New England. […]
The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, commonly called Summer School, is an intensive 4-day learning experience to further knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of substance use disorder services. For over 55 years, participants from many disciplines have come together to form a unique, diverse learning community.This year will be our […]
Access six free continuing education modules for healthcare professionals on substance use disorders (SUD) or request bulk naloxone for distribution to your community. VISIT THE WEBSITE. Brought to you by: URI Community First Responder Program ROTA-R
By: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC As it pertains to substance use, in recent decades the U.S. government, media, law enforcement, substance use disorders (SUDs) treatment community, and the general public have primarily focused on impacts of cocaine, methamphetamines, prescription drug misuse, and opioid use disorder. Discussions of alcohol use disorders have gone the way of […]
Registration is now open for the 2024 Montana Summer Institute! For decades, prevention leaders have been gathering in Montana to learn how to increase health and safety and transform their approach to prevention with the Science of the Positive and Positive Community Norms. This year's theme is Expanding the Circle: Creating Space for Hope, Health, and […]
The latest edition of our bi-monthly newsletter is available. This month’s edition features a PTTC network event "Climate Change from a Prevention Perspective", Exploring Root Causes of Substance Misuse through Stories, Alcohol Awareness Month and awareness campaigns for April, and regionally and nationally developed events and tools to support and grow the prevention workforce in […]
Northwest MHTTC is proud to present its Year 5 Annual Report Summary, which captures a brief snapshot of the Center's reach from September 2022 - September 2023. This includes the main "core" grant as well as a continued School Mental Health supplement. Every year Northwest MHTTC provides training and technical assistance to the behavioral health […]
The Mid-America MHTTC team made their way to Seward, NE, in late March for the Four Corners Health Department's Building Resilience to Strengthen Youth and Family event. Mid-America MHTTC Trainers Dr. Kaitlyn Young and Eliza Godfrey presented on Evidence Based Practices for Building Resilient Families. They discussed:  Thank you to the Four Corners Health Department for […]
APRIL 9th and 10th at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, NH The 2024 SOS Recovery, Inclusion, Community and Harm Reduction (RICH) conference will attract up to 275 leaders and advocates within the prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction communities across New England as well as health care providers, clinical staff, licensed professionals, mental health […]
In early March, Mid-America MHTTC Project Director Dr. Brandy Clarke appeared on Rural Health Matters on RFD-TV. RFD-TV is a news station devoted to covering rural topics and issues. Dr. Clarke joined the broadcast as a guest of University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Dr. Jeffrey Gold. In the segment, Dr. Clarke discussed topics like […]
The National Council on Aging is proud to host the 7th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. This event is co-sponsored with the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Registration is free and includes a full day of sessions on how […]
The March 26, 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore can evoke mixed emotions and concerns for anyone affected by this devastating incident. The Disaster Distress Helpline, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides free, confidential, and multilingual crisis support for those coping in the aftermath of […]
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