If you have been called on to develop or expand a suicide prevention program in a state or community, and you want it to have maximum impact, then this course may be for you. A Strategic Planning Approach to Suicide Prevention can help you identify activities that will be effective in addressing the problem of suicide and help you prioritize your efforts. To bring the approach to life, this training presents a case study that illustrates how a community task force applies the strategic planning process to their work.

This 2 hour course teaches you to:

• Describe the suicide problem and its context.
• Choose long-term goals for a suicide prevention program.
• Identify key risk and protective factors to focus on.
• Select or develop interventions to decrease or increase these risk and protective factors.
• Plan an evaluation.
• Implement the interventions and the evaluation.
• Take further action based on the evaluation.

This course is open to anyone and can be completed in approximately two or three hours. You do not have to complete the course in one session. You can exit the course at any time and return later to the place where you left off. 

SPRC is not a crisis center. If you are thinking of hurting yourself, or if you are concerned that someone you know may be suicidal, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by phone 1-800-273-TALKCall: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), under Grant No. 1H79SM083028. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this product do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS.

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Join us for the first offering in this informative pharmacology course series. This course will explore the pharmacology of alcohol. The presenter will cover how alcohol addiction impacts major brain regions and the acute and chronic symptoms associated with alcohol use. Specific features of alcohol dependence and withdrawal will be discussed. Additionally, we will discuss alcohol use during pregnancy and the categories of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define alcohol addiction and list the components that influence stigma.
2. Describe the acute and chronic effects of alcohol use.

Course developed by the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) with support from SAMHSA Cooperative Agreement Number is: # H79SP080995-01

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This 1.5 hours course provides an overview of a policy framework adopted and modified by the Southeast PTTC - The Policy Adoption Model. Prevention providers will follow the path of a fictitious prevention coalition as they develop and implement a local policy campaign. 

Developed by the Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center.

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As we plan and work toward improving the overall wellness of the communities we serve, it is important that we understand the social determinants of health (SDOH). The SDOH are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. Understanding SDOH and how prevention work intersects with them is essential to providing a comprehensive approach in your community. In this course you will have the opportunity to examine the SDOH and how prevention professionals can use this framework in developing innovative prevention strategies and build partnerships across multiple disciplines in your community.

The course consists of an interactive content module and a completion quiz. It is estimated that the course may take up to 1 hour to complete.

This course was developed by the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and covers the HHS Region 5(IN, IL, MI, MN, OH, WI).

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This 2-hour eLearning training offers experienced prevention professionals an in-depth exploration of the role of ethics in substance misuse prevention work. The course includes a brief overview of basic  ethical concepts and then explores some of the pertinent issues in prevention ethics. It also provides expanded opportunities to apply a decision-making model to challenge ethical issues.

This e-learning course was adapted by the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Center (PTTC), a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); grant no. H79SP080971.

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This course, developed by the Southeast PTTC, provides an overview of how policy change can be an effective strategy for prevention professionals to address community-level problems with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The goal of the course is to dispel some of the concerns around policy and help community coalitions and partners see that it is feasible, do-able and most importantly, impactful.

Developed by the Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center at Wake Forest School of Medicine.  

1.0 Hour Certificate Available

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In this interactive course, you will learn how the principles, tools, and approaches to continuous quality improvement (CQI) can optimize their prevention work. The course explores how to incorporate the key tools of CQI – including the Plan, Do, Study, Act cycle– into all phases of your prevention work to ensure your programs are efficient and effective. 

The course consists of an interactive content module and a completion quiz. It is estimated that the course may take up to 2 hours to complete.

This course was developed by the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and covers the HHS Region 5 (IN, IL, MI, MN, OH, WI).

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Join us for the fourth and final offering in our pharmacology course series. This course will explore the pharmacology of cannabis. The presenter will cover how cannabis addiction impacts major brain regions and the acute and chronic symptoms associated with cannabis use. Specific features of cannabis dependence and withdrawal will be discussed specifically symptoms that occur when a person is discontinuing its use.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define addiction and how it impacts regions of the brain.
2. Describe the acute and chronic effects of cannabis use and withdrawal.

Course developed by the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) with support from SAMHSA Cooperative Agreement Number is: # H79SP080995-01

1.5 Hour Certificate of Completion Available

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This course will explore the pharmacology of opioids. The presenter will cover how opioid addiction impacts major brain regions and the acute and chronic symptoms associated with opioid use. Specific features of opioid dependence and withdrawal will be discussed specifically symptoms that occur when a person is discontinuing their use.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define addiction and how it impacts regions of the brain.
2. Describe the acute and chronic effects of opioid use and withdrawal.

Course developed by the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) with support from SAMHSA Cooperative Agreement Number is: # H79SP080995-01

1.5 Hour Certificate of Completion Available

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Join us for the third offering in our pharmacology course series. This course will explore the pharmacology of psychostimulants with a focus on cocaine and methamphetamines. The presenter will cover how psychostimulant addiction impacts major brain regions and the acute and chronic symptoms associated with cocaine and methamphetamine use. Specific features of psychostimulant dependence and withdrawal will be discussed specifically symptoms that occur when a person is discontinuing their use.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Define addiction and how it impacts regions of the brain.
2. Describe the acute and chronic effects of cocaine and methamphetamine use and withdrawal.

Course developed by the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) with support from SAMHSA Cooperative Agreement Number is: # H79SP080995-01

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This 1.5 hour course is designed to educate employers and employees about mental health and substance use issues that may arise in the workplace and how to manage them. It is not designed for the mental health professional, and this series does not train the viewer to diagnose, only to recognize and respond. Behavioral health and substance use are common occurrences. Everyone in the workplace can make an impact by learning more about these conditions, working to reduce stigma, and learning how to talk to a coworker who might be struggling and help them to access supportive resources.

This presentation was prepared for the Mid-America Addiction Technology Center (Mid-America ATTC), Mid-America Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (Mid-America MHTTC), and the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Mid-America PTTC) under a cooperative agreement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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Data collection is a critical and ongoing component of prevention, especially when following a data- informed evidence-based process like SAMHSA’ s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) . Data are relevant in some way to every step of the SPF. The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency created many  challenges in implementing effective prevention, including data collection. While much of our work in prevention has returned to pre-pandemic approaches, there are some advantages to online data collection methods and it is worth considering when collecting data virtually might better meet data  collection needs.

This 1.5 hour self-paced online course will provide a general overview of evaluation and best pra ctices for collecting primary data virtually , focusing on both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.  The course will review online surveys, including surveys with youth and ethical considerations; focus groups and listening sessions; interv iews; and other methods. The course will use case study examples and provide additional resources.

The Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) developed this course with support from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through SAMHSA Cooperative Agreement #H79SP081015-01. 

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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the Best Practices Registry's impact on suicide prevention efforts and the support it provides to professionals and communities working to implement evidence-based suicide prevention practices.
• Use critical thinking to assess the strengths and weaknesses of Best Practices Registry applications. This includes applying cultural humility best practices and considering and valuing Indigenous ways of knowing (e.g., traditional Tribal values and methods, ceremonies, and ways of life that reflect the innate protective factors of a Tribe or group) to create an equitable review process.
• Navigate the review of a Best Practices Registry application and apply this knowledge to a simulated application scenario.

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), under Grant No. 1H79SM083028. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this product do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS.

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Note: This is a private course requiring and enrollment key provided by the hosting organization.

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This 3 hour course can help states and territories build their suicide prevention data capacity and promote equity in all data-related efforts. Designed to be completed in collaboration with data partners, the course also offers guidance on advancing such partnerships to strengthen data systems. 

No matter where you are in your data efforts, this course is for you. In addition to customizable worksheets and resources, the content includes a handy glossary of terms. Free and self-paced, the course is open to anyone and can be completed in multiple sessions. Exit the course at any time and return later to the place where you left off.  

This online course was sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, which is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), under Grant No. 1H79SM083028. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this product do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS.

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Cannabis Pharmacology for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners is a 4.5 hour self-paced course that provides important information on what prevention professionals need to know about cannabis. Dr. Hayden Center presents the following 3-part series:

• The Effects of Cannabis
• Cannabis and the Adolescent Brain
• Cannabis Pharmacology

The ideal audience for this training is prevention organizations/coalitions and the prevention professionals serving at the local, state, regional and/or national levels that would like to learn and/or review updated and science-based information on cannabis to be better equipped to serve their communities.This can include coalition members, agencies, sector representatives and partners, volunteer staff, and other key partners, stakeholders, and collaborators. This training can also be appropriate for the broader public, with interest in the role cannabis policies is impacting, informing, influencing and shaping changes in their communities.

This training was developed by the PTTC Cannabis Prevention Working Group, with special support from the New England PTTC (1 H79 SP081020-01).

About the PTTC Cannabis Prevention Working Group:The mission of the PTTC Network Cannabis Prevention Work Group is to develop training and technical assistance tools, products, and service, related specifically to cannabis risk education and prevention, that can be deployed across the nation.

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School educators and personnel participating in the School Technical Assistance Opportunity:  Classroom WISE (Well-Being Information and Strategies for Educators) is a 5-hour, self-paced, educator mental health literacy course, developed by the MHTTC Network, in partnership with the National Center for School Mental Health. It presents concrete, universal approaches to promoting student mental health and creating safe and supportive classroom environments, describes student behaviors that may indicate a mental health concern, and provides specific skills and strategies to engage and support students with mental health concerns. Modules average about 50 minutes each (50x6= 300 min= 5 hours). This course includes a high-impact video series and resource collection also available on our website, www.classroomwise.org.

Welcome to the State of Maryland version of Classroom WISE (Well-Being Information and Strategies for Educators) self-paced online training, developed by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network in partnership with the National Center for School Mental Health. If you are NOT from the state of Maryland, access the regular Classroom WISE online course here.

Classroom WISE presents concrete, universal approaches to promoting student mental health and creating safe and supportive classroom environments, describes student behaviors that may indicate a mental health concern, and provides specific skills and strategies to engage and support students with mental health concerns. This course includes a high-impact video series and resource collection also available on our website, www.classroomwise.org. Module 4 of this Classroom WISE online training satisfies the Behavioral Health component (one of two components) of the COMAR legislative mandate 13.A.07.11 Student Suicide Prevention and Safety Training in the state of Maryland. In order to satisfy the Behavioral Health component of COMAR 13A.07.11, you must complete the Introduction and Module 4 (including the Module 4 quiz with a passing score of 80%). You will then receive a Certificate of Completion for 1 contact hour. This is the only module required to meet the Behavioral Health training requirement of the COMAR regulation for certificated staff. However, if you are interested, you may complete the entire Classroom WISE course (6 modules, including Module 4) and the module quizzes with a passing score of 80% to receive a 5-contact hour Certificate of Completion.

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Coalitions are essential to substance misuse prevention efforts. It is important to understand and implement research-based best practices for coalition functioning, structure, membership, and leadership.  Take this course to uncover a deeper understanding of how and why we use coalitions and to increase knowledge about research-based best practices for coalitions.

The course consists of an interactive content module and a completion quiz. It is estimated that the course may take up to 2 hours to complete.

This course was developed by the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and covers the HHS Region 5 (IN, IL, MI, MN, OH, WI).

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This 30-minute course prepares the learner to effectively engage with clients who are experiencing a crisis.  Participants will learn to:

• Recognize risk and early warning signs of crisis
• Use positive behavior supports to prevent crisis and promote health and safety
• Use appropriate and approved intervention approaches to resolve a crisis through the use of de-escalation techniques
• Seek help from other staff or services when needed during and after a crisis and knows de-escalation techniques
• Monitor situations and communicate with the client and his or her family and support team to reduce risk
• Report incidents according to policies and procedures 
• See own potential role within a conflict or crisis and changes behavior to minimize conflict
• Create an individualized crisis prevention plan per agency policy and procedures

This training series is developed in a partnership of Iowa Regional Mental Health Directors, Thresholds, Inc. and the Mid-America Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, to prepare the workforce to set a foundation to work with clients with serious mental illnesses. In particular, this 7-part series provides evidence-based content on Trauma Informed Care, Cultural Competency, Motivational Interviewing, De-Escalation, Self-Care, Shared Decision Making, and Recovery Oriented Care. Each training provides the learner with a foundation for effective practice and establishes a starting point for further learning. This project is supported by SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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This is the first course in a two-part course series. Participants will learn about the importance of gathering data for assessment and evaluation and you will learn about the types of data to gather. Key risk and protective factors associated with substance use and mental health are discussed. The course explores existing sources of data, assessment of data gaps, and options for collecting primary data at the local level.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will have learned about: 

1. Key risk and protective factors to assess at the individual, family, peer, school, and community levels;
2. Sources of existing data on risk and protective factors; 
3. Strategies for developing a data collection plan in order to address data gaps at the local level.

This course was developed by the Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center. 

1 Hour Certificate Available

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During this second course in the two-part online course series, you will learn about data quality and quantity – having enough data, and having the right data. Processes for prioritizing risk and protective factors to determine which to address with prevention efforts are explored, and examples are shared. This course will conclude with recommendations for ongoing monitoring to inform evaluation efforts.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will have learned about: 

1. Tips for assessing the quality and quantity of the data they’ve gathered to determine readiness for prioritization and planning;
2. Prioritization processes, including how to format your data; prioritization dimensions to consider, and tips for making the process interactive and engaging, and
3. The importance of ongoing data gathering and collection in order to evaluate local prevention efforts.

This course was developed by the Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center. 

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This 1 hour webinar will review the existing literature on adolescent/emerging adult digital health for prevention and SUD intervention, the mechanisms of action that differ between interventions for adults and young people, ingredients of successful interventions including family and parental engagement, and promising opportunities for the future. Special attention will be paid to interventions that are simple to implement with existing tools. The webinar is designed to help those creating interventions for young people and their families.

Learning Objectives:

• The landscape of digital SUD interventions for young people and families 
• Ingredients of successful digital interventions for young people and their families
• Low hanging fruit opportunities for practitioners and researchers

The Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network (ATTC) is partnering with NORC, at the  University of Chicago and the Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance use and Addiction (AMERSA) to bring a series of virtual events examining special topics for working with adolescents and transitional age youth that relate to substance use and mental health conditions.

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SESSION 44: APRIL 28 - May 9, 2025

This course is based on the moderated Ethics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Abuse Prevention Practitioners. This course is appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance abuse prevention. It covers key terminology, the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, and a decision-making process to use when faced with an ethical dilemma. Participants who complete this course can earn 6 credit hours towards the IC&RC’s prevention ethics education/training requirement for prevention specialist credentialing.

This training was developed under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies task order #HHSS283201200024I/HHSS28342002T.  

6.0 Hours Certificate of Completion Available

*Note: this is a private moderated course. There is a public, self-paced version available in this category. To sign up for an email blast announcing future moderated versions, follow this link.

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SESSION 8: October 11th to October 22nd

This course is based on the moderated Ethics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Abuse Prevention Practitioners. This course is appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance abuse prevention. It covers key terminology, the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, and a decision-making process to use when faced with an ethical dilemma. Participants who complete this course can earn 6 credit hours towards the IC&RC’s prevention ethics education/training requirement for prevention specialist credentialing.

This training was developed under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies task order #HHSS283201200024I/HHSS28342002T.  

6.0 Hours Certificate of Completion Available

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SESSION 45: May 19-30, 2025

This course is based on the moderated Ethics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Abuse Prevention Practitioners. This course is appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance abuse prevention. It covers key terminology, the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, and a decision-making process to use when faced with an ethical dilemma. Participants who complete this course can earn 6 credit hours towards the IC&RC’s prevention ethics education/training requirement for prevention specialist credentialing.

This training was developed under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies task order #HHSS283201200024I/HHSS28342002T.  

6.0 Hours Certificate of Completion Available

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This 3-hour SELF-PACED course is based on the moderated Ethics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners. This course is appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance abuse prevention. It covers key terminology, the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, and a decision-making process to use when faced with an ethical dilemma. 

This training was originally developed under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies task order #HHSS283201200024I/HHSS28342002T and updated in 2021 under the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network.  

3.0 Hours Certificate of Completion Available

*Note: This is NOT the moderated course version. You must pre-register with the PTTC for a moderated version. They are found in this category. 

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Sustainability is one of the overarching principles of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). It sits in the middle of the Framework touching every step of the SPF. Yet, we often fail to consider sustainability in our daily work. Sustainable, community-driven, outcome-focused substance misuse prevention isn’t built in the last 6 months of a grant cycle. Creating sustainable prevention happens every day, in every step of the SPF process. This online course explores how to build sustainability into each step of the SPF process through our daily prevention work.

The course consists of an interactive content module and a completion quiz. It is estimated that the course may take up to 2 hours to complete.

This course was developed by the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and covers the HHS Region 5 (IN, IL, MI, MN, OH, WI).

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This 1- hour course is part three of a 3-part series found in category Special Topics in Prevention of Substance Misuse. Other courses are titled (part 1) Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs) Overview, and (part 2) Identifying & Selecting Evidence Based Practices for the Local Community: A Closer Look.

In the capstone segment we'll bring all our learning from the previous sessions, with emphasis on fidelity (how to plan against pitfalls), sustainability, and learn how to monitor our EBP implementation for maximum impact on your identified substance use/misuse prevention efforts.

In this course we will cover:

• What are some fidelity pitfalls?
• Unpack EBP adaptations.
• How can we monitor implementation?

This course was developed by the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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This course is part one of a 3-part series found in category Special Topics in Prevention of Substance Misuse. Other courses are titled (part 2) Identifying & Selecting Evidence Based Practices for the Local Community: A Closer Look, and (part 3) Evidence Based Practices: Implementation with Fidelity and Sustainability.

When it comes to Evidence Based Programs there are a lot of questions. What are EBP's? Why should we use them? When are they most effective? This introduction course to our series will answer these questions and more; plus we'll introduce how to find the best fit for a community's prevention efforts. 

In this 1 hour course we will cover:

• What are Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs)?
• Why are EBPs so desirable?
• When are EBPs most effective?
• What do we need to know before selecting EBPs?
• How do you find EBPs?

This course was developed by the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Substance misuse prevention work is inherently concerned with place. As we work to prevent substance-related harms, the community context is an important consideration when deciding where to implement prevention strategies. Using a Geographic Information System (GIS) allows users to focus on the community context with a robust set of tools supporting data visualization and analysis. The Geospatial Academy for Prevention Professionals (GAPP) will provide you the skills necessary to implement geospatial analyses of community data to communicate work to key stakeholders, assess community need, and evidence the impact of prevention initiatives.

This is part 1 of a 3 part training series that will introduce you to the Quantum GIS software package, culminating in producing maps and analyses to support substance misuse prevention work in your community. Each part of the online training series is self-paced and supported by individual technical assistance.

1. GAPP I: Introduction to GIS
2. GAPP II: Creating a Basic Map
3. GAPP III: Using Local Data to Support Prevention Goals 

This 2.5 hour self-paced course will introduce participants to GIS and a free software application to implement GIS in your prevention work.

This course requires you to download a free software package. Please see our disclaimer. 

This course was developed by the Northeast & Caribbean PTTC located at the Center for Prevention Science in Rutgers University’s School of Social Work. This work was supported by  grant 5H79SP081033-04 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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In this comprehensive 1-hour course, professionals in substance misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery will gain essential skills in finding, analyzing, and utilizing data to inform decision-making and create impactful stories. We'll explore various data sources, including public health databases and community surveys, and teach you practical strategies for collecting and organizing data. You'll learn to interpret data accurately and draw meaningful conclusions to assess prevention programs, identify trends, and evaluate treatment outcomes. Additionally, we'll focus on presenting data clearly and engagingly, making it accessible to stakeholders and the broader community. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to leverage data to enhance your work and advocate for evidence-based approaches in substance misuse prevention and recovery.

This course was developed by the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Are you a SAPST trainer who has already successfully completed a SAPST Training of Trainers course? If so, complete this 2-hour training to learn how to deliver the four-day SAPST in a virtual format.

Upon attestation of trainer status and course completion, materials to deliver the SAPST virtually will be made available within this course.

This version of the SAPST curriculum was created through a collaborative effort of SAMHSA’s regional Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTCs) and Network Coordinating Office (#HHS5H79SP081006). This HealtheKnowledge course was developed by the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center which covers HHS Region 5 (IN, IL, MI, MN, OH, WI).

Certificate of Completion Available

Please note that this course requires a Registration Key to enroll.  Contact your PTTC Regional Center to request access.

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This course is part two of a 3-part series found in category Special Topics in Prevention of Substance Misuse. Other courses are titled (part 1) Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs) Overview, and (part 3) Evidence Based Practices: Implementation with Fidelity and Sustainability.

In our second segment on Evidence Based Practices we'll look at what must happen for intervention success and share how to select the best options, plus unpack the core elements of an intervention.

In this 1 hour course we will cover:

• What must happen for intervention success?
• What happens after searching for EBPs?
• What parts of an intervention are the most important to deliver with fidelity?

This course was developed by the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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This 1-hour self-paced webinar, Informing Prevention: The Effective Use of Epidemiological Data (Part 3 of 6), is for any health, oral health, and behavioral health student or professional. In this webinar you will learn how to determine the scope of a problem for your target population. You will learn where to access and ways to analyze epidemiological data.

Developed by the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Mountain Plains PTTC).

1.0 Hours Continuing Education Credit Available

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This 1-hour self-paced webinar, Informing Prevention: Effectively Engaging Adolescents in Interventions (Part 2 of 6), is for any health, oral health, and behavioral health student or professional. During this webinar, you will learn the rates of adolescent engagement in prevention programs. You will learn what prevents adolescents from engaging in prevention programs. Lastly, you will learn and be able to describe strategies that can be implemented to increase engagement in adolescent prevention programs

Developed by the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Mountain Plains PTTC).

1.0 Hours Continuing Education Credit Available

NAADAC

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This 1-hour self-paced webinar, Informing Prevention: Effectively Using Technology for School-Based Prevention (Part 4 of 6), is for any health, oral health, and behavioral health student or professional. During this webinar you will learn how technology can assist in school-based prevention efforts. You will learn which technologies are best for certain elements of prevention and in what ways school-based and community providers can promote technology-based prevention efforts. 

Developed by the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Mountain Plains PTTC).

1.0 Hours Continuing Education Credit Available

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This is a self-paced course. During this webinar you will understand the complexity of adolescent brain development. You will understand adolescent vulnerabilities to substance-use. Additionally, you will increase your knowledge of strategies for preventing adolescent substance-use disorder.

Developed by the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Mountain Plains PTTC).

1.0 Hours Continuing Education Credit Available

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This 1-hour self-paced webinar, Informing Prevention: Understanding Adolescent Development (Part 1 of 6), is for any health, oral health, and behavioral health student or professional. In this webinar, which is part one of a six-part series, you will learn about adolescent development and milestones.

Developed by the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Mountain Plains PTTC).

1.0 Hours Continuing Education Credit Available

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This 1-hour self-paced webinar, Informing Prevention: Vaping Among Adolescents (Part 6 of 6), is for any health, oral health, and behavioral health student or professional. During this webinar you will learn about the rates of vaping among adolescents and why adolescents vape. You will learn the social and biological consequences of vaping. Lastly, you will learn how to prevent adolescents from vaping.

Developed by the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Mountain Plains PTTC).

1.0 Hours Continuing Education Credit Available

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In this 1-hour webinar, Carlos Morales will discuss Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the importance of providing accessible educational materials to the prevention work force. By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Define Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Identify audiences impacted by Section 508; Define accessibility of information; and, Identify ways to increase Section 508 compliance within own work. 

Developed by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network's  Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practices Workgroup which is working on efforts to decrease health disparities across the country.  

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The following e-learning course provide an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals.

Course Objectives:

1. Describe what SBIRT stands for and what each component means.
2. Identify why SBIRT is relevant and important for use with adolescents and young adults.
3. Demonstrate the ability to recognize the prevalence of substance use among youth and how SBIRT can prevent longer-term problems.
4. Define standard measures of various types of drinks/alcohol to increase knowledge of baseline information and guidelines regarding moderate and high-risk alcohol use.

This e-learning course was developed by the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (MPPTTC).

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The following e-learning course provide an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals.

Course Objectives:

1. Describe what SBIRT stands for and what each component means.
2. Identify why SBIRT is relevant and important for use with adolescents and young adults.
3. Demonstrate the ability to recognize the prevalence of substance use among youth and how SBIRT can prevent longer-term problems.
4. Define standard measures of various types of drinks/alcohol to increase knowledge of baseline information and guidelines regarding moderate and high-risk alcohol use.

This e-learning course was developed by the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (MPPTTC).

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This introductory 1 hour video course will empower prevention professionals to enhance their cultural proficiency to guide organizational operations. Participants will delve into key concepts and tasks to foster a more inclusive and culturally sensitive organizational environment, using the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). By course completion, participants will confidently integrate cultural proficiency into their organizations through the SPF, significantly boosting their effectiveness and inclusivity in serving diverse communities. 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Articulate the difference between cultural competence and cultural proficiency
2. Identify key tasks that direct focus towards cultural proficiency within an organization
3. Describe how organizations can use SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to guide culturally proficient practices within their organization

This course was developed by the Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration through Cooperative Agreement #6H79SP081015-05M006 and covers the HHS Region 9 (AZ, CA, HI, NV, AS, FM, MP, GU, MH, PW).

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This foundational course serves as the required, introductory module for the in-person Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST). This self-paced course offers practitioners new to the field of prevention, or working in related fields, an introduction to the history of prevention, key concepts and definitions, specific drug effects, and an exciting glimpse into the effects of substance use and addiction on the brain.

Participants will learn about: Basic terminology and facts; History of substance use and prevention in the United States; Addiction and the brain; and, Effects and health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

This course was developed by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC).

5.0 Hours Certificate of Completion Available

*Note: this course is a required pre-requisite course for the in-person Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) but can be taken as a stand-alone course.

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The Introduction to Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals was designed to introduce practitioners to the essential competencies, knowledge, and skill to work in substance use and misuse prevention. It is based on the Prevention Core Competencies published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The course provides a foundation for service delivery based on prevention science and the use of evidence-based practices. It strengthens the understanding of effective planning and implementation approaches and encourages the pursuit of more specialized training and professional development.

1. 1.Describe the key elements of prevention planning and evaluation.
2. 2.Understand the core prevention professional knowledge, skills, and competencies.
3. 3.Acknowledge the importance of research-based theories and processes that help explain and build effective prevention interventions. 
4. 4.Describe how evidence-based (EB) prevention strategies can be delivered across settings including the family, school, media, community, or workplace.

Prepared by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center National Coordinating Office (PTTC NCO) supported with supplemental funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Award No. 5H79SP081006.

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In this engaging 1-hour course, professionals in substance misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery will gain a comprehensive understanding of evaluation practices and their crucial role in planning and success. We will demystify evaluation, making it accessible and encouraging its integration into your work. You’ll learn how planning and evaluation complement each other and discover the importance of monitoring as a distinct yet integral part of evaluation. The course will provide practical ideas on what and how to measure, along with sense-making guidelines. Additionally, you’ll explore the differences and similarities between impact evaluation and contribution analysis, understand the steps involved in contribution analysis, and see real-world examples of its application. Join us to enhance your evaluation skills and ensure your programs achieve their desired impact.

This course was developed by the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Effectively preventing suicide requires an understanding of who is attempting and dying by suicide, where the problem is most severe, and under what circumstances attempts and suicide deaths occur. But how do you find the data you need to answer these questions and others? Locating and Understanding Data for Suicide Prevention presents a variety of data sources that are useful for finding information about suicide deaths, suicide attempts, and suicidal ideation. This 2 hour course also explains key concepts that will help you better understand the data you find.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Define and understand the difference between suicide deaths, suicide attempts, suicide ideation, and risk and protective factors for suicide.
• Explain key terms that are essential to accurately interpreting data and making meaningful comparisons; this includes counts, rates, and trends. 
• Identify some commonly used and readily accessible online national data sources, and the type of data that is available from each source.
• Identify some alternative data sources that may be available in states and communities, the type of data available from these sources, and considerations when approaching organizations and agencies for these data.
• Think critically about the strengths and limitations of a given data source. 
• This course is open to anyone and can be completed in approximately two hours. You do not have to complete the course in one session. You can exit the course at any time and return later to the place where you left off. 

SPRC is not a crisis center. If you are thinking of hurting yourself, or if you are concerned that someone you know may be suicidal, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by phone 1-800-273-TALKCall: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), under Grant No. 1H79SM083028. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this product do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS.

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Logic Models: Mapping Your Prevention Efforts is a course for prevention practitioners to help them understand logic models, and provide guidance for building a logic model for their prevention program.

The course consists of an interactive content module and a completion quiz. It is estimated that the course may take up to 2 hours to complete.

This course was developed by the Great Lakes Prevention Technology transfer, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and covers the HHS Region 5 (IN, IL, MI, MN, OH, WI).

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Hey, the 90s called … they want their slide deck AND presentation back! Coalitions use presentations as a primary strategy to disseminate information, build skills, ignite calls to action and influence change. However most of us never receive any formal training in presentation design – despite all we expect them to do for us. Consequently, our presentations are as dated as dial-up Internet. In this session, you’ll learn a framework based in brain science to develop and deliver exceptional presentations – every time – using the tools and resources you already have. Get ready to transform your audience with modern and powerful presentations.

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The ORN Community Collaboration is intended to:

• Expand and disseminate evidence-based approaches to opioid and substance use disorder.
• Engage community in strategic discussions and learn: What is working, where are the gaps, and what strategies and resources are needed to build capacity to address the epidemic in that region?
• Increase awareness of technical assistance available through ORN and Technology Transfer Center (TTC) networks.
• Offer up to 11.5 hours of CE for CNE, CME, CHES, NASW, and NAADAC (and/or certificates of attendance).
• The ORN Community Collaboration consists of a two-hour virtual live session followed by up to eight recorded modules, available over 40 days, covering a variety of topics related to prevention, treatment and recovery, effective approaches for adolescents, family-centered care, the impact of stigma, and the intersection between social determinants of health, the opioid epidemic and COVID-19. We will also cover available technical assistance. A final two-hour live session will provide an opportunity for structured Q&A, with a focus on partnering to build capacity in states/regions and planning next steps.

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI080816 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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The major focus of this online course is to discuss how opioid misuse and overdose prevention strategies can be coordinated with efforts around infectious disease control in order to improve data collection, align resources, increase access to focus populations, and address shared risk and protective factors. 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the current intersections between the opioid epidemic and the increases in infectious disease.
• Share evidence-based and promising interventions for addressing the epidemic.
• Identify potential roles for prevention practitioners.

Developed by the South-Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center.

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This course is intended for members of the Opioid Response Network and serves as an orientation to the project. The Opioid Response Network was created to support community efforts in addressing opioid use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery. This project is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI080816-01 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Copyright Opioid Response Network 2020 (orn@aaap.org).

This project is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is here to assist and support communities to be positioned to help address the national opioid public health crisis. 

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This course is intended for members of the Opioid Response Network and serves as an orientation to the network. The Opioid Response Network was created to support community efforts in addressing opioid use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery. This project is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI080816-01 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Copyright Opioid Response Network 2020 (orn@aaap.org).

This project is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is here to assist and support communities to be positioned to help address the national opioid public health crisis. 

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The ORN Community Collaboration is intended to:

• Expand and disseminate evidence-based approaches to opioid and substance use disorder.
• Engage community in strategic discussions and learn: What is working, where are the gaps, and what strategies and resources are needed to build capacity to address the epidemic in that region?
• Increase awareness of technical assistance available through ORN and Technology Transfer Center (TTC) networks.
• Offer up to 11.5 hours of CE for CNE, CME, CHES, NASW, and NAADAC (and/or certificates of attendance).
• The ORN Community Collaboration consists of a two-hour virtual live session followed by up to eight recorded modules, available over 40 days, covering a variety of topics related to prevention, treatment and recovery, effective approaches for adolescents, family-centered care, the impact of stigma, and the intersection between social determinants of health, the opioid epidemic and COVID-19. We will also cover available technical assistance. A final two-hour live session will provide an opportunity for structured Q&A, with a focus on partnering to build capacity in states/regions and planning next steps.

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI080816 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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The ORN Community Collaboration is intended to:

• Expand and disseminate evidence-based approaches to opioid and substance use disorder.
• Engage community in strategic discussions and learn: What is working, where are the gaps, and what strategies and resources are needed to build capacity to address the epidemic in that region?
• Increase awareness of technical assistance available through ORN and Technology Transfer Center (TTC) networks.
• Offer up to 11.5 hours of CE for CNE, CME, CHES, NASW, and NAADAC (and/or certificates of attendance).

The ORN Community Collaboration consists of a two-hour virtual live session followed by up to eight recorded modules, available over 40 days, covering a variety of topics related to prevention, treatment and recovery, effective approaches for adolescents, family-centered care, the impact of stigma, and the intersection between social determinants of health, the opioid epidemic and COVID-19. We will also cover available technical assistance. A final two-hour live session will provide an opportunity for structured Q&A, with a focus on partnering to build capacity in states/regions and planning next steps.

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI080816 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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The ORN Community Collaboration is intended to:

• Expand and disseminate evidence-based approaches to opioid and substance use disorder.
• Engage community in strategic discussions and learn: What is working, where are the gaps, and what strategies and resources are needed to build capacity to address the epidemic in that region?
• Increase awareness of technical assistance available through ORN and Technology Transfer Center (TTC) networks.
• Offer up to 11.5 hours of CE for CNE, CME, CHES, NASW, and NAADAC (and/or certificates of attendance).

The ORN Community Collaboration consists of a two-hour virtual live session followed by up to eight recorded modules, available over 40 days, covering a variety of topics related to prevention, treatment and recovery, effective approaches for adolescents, family-centered care, the impact of stigma, and the intersection between social determinants of health, the opioid epidemic and COVID-19. We will also cover available technical assistance. A final two-hour live session will provide an opportunity for structured Q&A, with a focus on partnering to build capacity in states/regions and planning next steps.

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI080816 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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As the landscape of medicinal and adult personal use of cannabis change across the country, prevention practitioners are left with mixed messages about how to address youth cannabis use. Research is catching up to this changing landscape, and new information about how perception of harm and related factors impact youth cannabis use are emerging. This two-module, 2.5 hour, webinar course will focus on the research behind those factors, as well as evidence-informed strategies for addressing them.

This publication was prepared by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network under a cooperative agreement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Award No. 3H79SP081006-04S1.

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In the spring of 2022, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) approved the Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTC) National Coordinating Office (NCO) to develop a training curriculum for preventionists based on SAMHSA’s Prevention Core Competencies.

The curriculum, Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals, covers foundational substance use prevention knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for early and mid-career prevention professionals. The curriculum utilizes evidence-based strategies for adult learning; and builds upon and complements existing workforce training curricula and resources (e.g., SPF Application Prevention Success Training,  Foundations of Prevention Science and Practice Curriculum, Universal Prevention Curriculum, and the IC&RC Candidate Guide).

The PTTC NCO worked with prevention interest groups across the nation for this curriculum development, implementation, and training of trainers. The course is for prevention professionals who desire to be trainers of this curriculum. Thank you in advance for your commitment to excellence in the field of prevention!

Note: This is a private course that requires and enrollment key.

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In this one-hour self-paced course, participants will:

• Review milestones in this history of prevention certification in Maine
• Review background that led to the development of the SAPST course
• Understand the structure and content of a University course focusing on the SAPST
• Learn about example content of the SAPST course, and
• Examine implementation and logistical methods and challenges of the SAPST course

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Welcome to Prevention Science Foundation: Shared Risk and Protective Factors.  This course is a 7 hour, self-paced course for working in the field of prevention and healthy youth development. Learners will watch videos, read information from the surgeon general, and reflect on their learning  using journaling techniques. Participants will apply and test their knowledge through quizzes following each module. The goal of this course is to help participants understand prevention science. Join Kevin Haggerty, the Director of the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), and John Briney, Research Scientist and Data Manager, for a deeper dive into risk and protective factors for healthy youth development – what they are, why they’re important, and how to measure them at the community level.

This product was funded under a cooperative agreement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (Grant Number: H79SP080995). All material, except that taken directly from copyrighted sources, is in the public domain and may be used and reprinted for training purposes without special permission. However, any content used should be attributed to the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center. This product should be used for educational purposes only.

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The success of prevention efforts in the community is dependent on a competent, well-trained, ethical and professional Prevention Specialist. Therefore, the purpose of this 3 hour training program is to enhance the quality of services provided as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).

This e-learning course was adapted by the Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); grant no. H79SP081029-05.

Disclaimer: This training is supported by SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award with 100 percent funded by SAMHSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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Safety Planning for Youth Suicide Prevention is a one-hour, self- paced online course designed for licensed health and behavioral health professionals and students in clinical training programs. The course aims to develop participants’ knowledge and skills in using the Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention, an evidence-based intervention developed by Dr. Barbara Stanley and Dr. Gregory Brown. Course participants will review the core elements of the Safety Planning Intervention, explore strategies for effective collaboration with young people and their family members, and consider ways to overcome common challenges to delivering the intervention with fidelity.

This online course was sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, which is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), under Grant No. 1H79SM083028. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this product do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS.

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Suicide Prevention Resource Center has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7568. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Suicide Prevention Resource Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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This 3 hour overview is required to receive full access to the updated 2023 SAPST curriculum. It covers the changes in each module and how to train new content. This training is intended for those who have previously completed a SAPST Training of Trainers. Upon attestation of trainer status and course completion, SAPST materials will be made available within this course.

The SAPST was originally developed under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies task order (reference #HHSS283201200024I/HHSS28342002T).

This updated SAPST curriculum and this subsequent course, was created through a collaborative effort of SAMHSA’s regional Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTCs) and Network Coordinating Office (#HHS5H79SP081006).

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The goal of this 1 hour presentation is to effectively introduce the MY-SBIRT Project and outline the main components & best practices for implementing universal substance use screening for adolescents using the CRAFFT 2.1 + N and Rapid Assessment for Adolescent Preventive Services tools. While this presentation is specific to the screening protocol developed for School-Based Health Centers through the MY-SBIRT Project, the key elements for administering screening, engaging adolescents in motivational interviewing & brief negotiated interview techniques, and best practices for connecting individuals identified as higher risk to appropriate support & treatment can be applied to any clinical environment that serves adolescents.

The Maine Youth & Young Adult—Screening, Brief Intervention, & Referral to Treatment (MY-SBIRT) Project operates under the Maine CDC’s Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control Program. The project is currently being piloted in a number of Maine schools that have a School-Based Health Center and has received funding for its initial iteration from the state’s Opioid Prevention & Treatment Fund.

This course was developed by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center, which is funded by cooperative agreement 6H79SP081020-05M005 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and covers the HHS Region 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT).

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This 4 hour self-paced course was created through the National PTTC Implementation Science (IS) Work Group which exists to promote the effective selection and implementation of evidence-based interventions for prevention professionals and stakeholders, in order to provide services with fidelity that are culturally intelligent and result in positive outcomes. Specific to this course is a step wise process for selecting prevention programming and interventions utilizing prevention science. The first module describes the application of prevention science. The second module discusses environmental strategies. The third module discusses behavioral strategies. The forth module covers conceptual and practical fit that aligns the intervention to the community/local issue. 

This training was developed under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Prevention Technology Transfer Center task order. Reference # 1H79SP081018.  For training use only.

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We are currently living in unprecedented and difficult times. Prevention specialists, in addition to experiencing the current global pandemic, also listen to painful and distressing experiences which can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout. This presentation will help us to learn more about possible signs of burnout, how to implement self-care practices to your daily life, and receive available resources to combat the effects of work-related stress.

Developed by the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center.

1.0 Hour Continuing Education Available

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This 1-hour course will cover the basics of adolescent brain development, how substance misuse can impact brain development and behavior, and how differences in age of initiation, and using other substances may influence brain development. Highlighting findings from the multisite longitudinal Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study and the University of California San Diego Department of Psychiatry’s Tobacco-Cannabis study, this course provides the latest information on research in this area. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the basics of adolescent brain development
2. Identify how adolescent substance use impacts brain development and behavior
3. Explain how pre-existing neural differences, age of initiation, and co-occurring substance use may influence neurodevelopment in adolescent substance users
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the ABCD Study
5. Summarize kef findings related to the study of cannabis and nicotine in the brain

This course was developed by the Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center.

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This course will cover the basics of adolescent brain development, how substance misuse can impact brain development and behavior, and how differences in age of initiation, and using other substances may influence brain development. Highlighting findings from the multisite longitudinal Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study and the University of California San Diego Department of Psychiatry’s Tobacco-Cannabis study, this course provides the latest information on research in this area. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the basics of adolescent brain development
2. Identify how adolescent substance use impacts brain development and behavior
3. Explain how pre-existing neural differences, age of initiation, and co-occurring substance use may influence neurodevelopment in adolescent substance users
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the ABCD Study
5. Summarize kef findings related to the study of cannabis and nicotine in the brain

This course was developed by the Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center.

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This 1 hour, 10 minute, webinar discusses the epidemiology of substance use disorders (SUD) and the impact on children and families with special attention to systemic racism as a factor affecting health outcomes. Case studies illustrate health disparities and opportunities for enhancing outcomes in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of adolescents affected by substance use (SU) and SUDs.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the epidemiology of substance use disorders (SUD) and the impact on children and families.
• Discuss racism as a factor affecting health outcomes.
• Discuss health disparities and opportunities for enhancing outcomes in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of adolescents affected by substance use (SU) and SUDs.

The Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network (ATTC) is partnering with NORC, at the  University of Chicago and the Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance use and Addiction (AMERSA) to bring a series of virtual events examining special topics for working with adolescents and transitional age youth that relate to substance use and mental health conditions.

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This 4 hour course is intended to provide Community Health workers with an understanding of substance use prevention and the role of Community Health Workers in substance use prevention. 

Training Objectives:

• Understand the foundations of substance use prevention utilizing the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF).
• Identify a minimum of 3 shared Risk and Protective factors for substance use and mental health prevention.
• Identify a minimum of 2 strategies for substance use prevention that I can implement in my work as a community health worker.

This course was developed by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center, which is funded by cooperative agreement 6H79SP081020-05M005 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and covers the HHS Region 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT).

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Participants in this course will learn the youth suicide prevalence nationally and the implications to schools. They will also be able to familiarize themselves with multi-tiered systems of positive behavior and social emotional learning. In addition, how the multi-tiered systems support the prevention of suicide. Finally, the course will discuss ways to build capacity and sustainability of these services in K-12 schools.

This Suicide Prevention Series is a collaboration between the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Both centers are funded by SAMHSA.

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Participants in this course will learn the youth suicide prevalence nationally and the implications to schools. They will also be able to familiarize themselves with multi-tiered systems of positive behavior and social emotional learning. In addition, how the multi-tiered systems support the prevention of suicide. Finally, the course will discuss ways to build capacity and sustainability of these services in K-12 schools.

This Suicide Prevention Series is a collaboration between the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Both centers are funded by SAMHSA.

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This course focuses on the ways in which responding to mental health crisis and risk of suicide in a school setting presents unique challenges and considerations for mental health practitioners, educators, and parents. Participants will learn recommended best practices for assessing children and adolescents for suicide and initiating appropriate responses to youth experiencing thoughts of suicide in a K-12 school setting. Special attention is given to common screening and assessment tools used in school settings, best practices for utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach to respond to youth experiencing thoughts of suicide in a school setting, and ways to identify risk and protective factors for youth and adolescents at risk of suicide.

This Suicide Prevention Series is a collaboration between the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Both centers are funded by SAMHSA.

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Higher education settings are increasingly tasked with responding to the mental health needs of students and transition age youth on campuses. This course will focus on increasing faculty and staff understanding of suicidality and best practices for supporting students and transition age youth experiencing thoughts of suicide. Particular attention will be given to identifying warning signs for suicidality, best practices for screening and referring individuals to campus based care and best practices for suicide interventions for college and transition age youth.

This Suicide Prevention Series is a collaboration between the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Both centers are funded by SAMHSA.

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Suicide leads to over 47,000 preventable deaths annually in the U.S. alone. In addition, suicide has increased by 33% in the U.S. in the last two decades. While environment plays a critical role, suicide has a strong genetic component. With the unique resources available to the Utah Suicide Research Program, we have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the understanding of this genetic aspect of suicide risk, with the ultimate goal of development of personalized interventions. This course will give an update on research progress and how results may impact the future of prevention and treatment.

This Suicide Prevention Series is a collaboration between the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Both centers are funded by SAMHSA.

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This brief learning session offers healthcare providers foundational knowledge and actionable strategies for syphilis screening and prevention. It is intended for Title X program clinical providers (MD/NP/PA/CNM), nurses, and other staff who may screen clients for syphilis.

This project is supported by FPTPA006031, issued by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,000,000, which is 100 percent funded by the Office of Population Affairs/OASH/HHS. 

0.25 hours Continuing Education Available

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What is lethal means safety? Can limiting access to lethal means impact a suicidal crisis? How can lethal means be effectively addressed by crisis line workers during a crisis conversation? The Suicide Prevention Resource Center's online course Talking About Lethal Means: A Course for Crisis Counselors answers these questions and more. This two-hour, self-paced online course is designed specifically for crisis line workers.

The course includes four chapters that incorporate videos, interactive scenarios, and knowledge checks to allow learners to practice skills and reflect on their crisis work experiences. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the importance of reducing access to lethal means during a suicidal crisis. Chapter 2 explores practical aspects of talking about lethal means during crisis conversations and guides the learner through techniques for approaching the topic of lethal means and methods for reducing access to means such as firearms and medication. Chapter 3 reviews how building a strong connection with an individual in crisis can impact lethal means conversations. It also provides considerations for working with adolescents. Finally, Chapter 4 focuses on emergency interventions and explores ways to ensure involuntary emergency interventions are used only when absolutely necessary. It also addresses the ways lethal means conversations can impact decisions about emergency interventions.

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), under Grant No. 1H79SM083028. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this product do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS.

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Cannabis laws and policies are rapidly changing in states. Various decriminalization, medical marijuana, and adult-use marijuana policies are being debated and moving through state legislatures and ballot boxes. Amid all of this change, where does prevention fit in? This 1.5-hour course shows participants how these policies can evolve, the implications for public health and safety, and how and where prevention fits in. Participants will learn from a presenter with hands-on experience both in prevention and shaping marijuana policies. Additionally, participants will learn about the marijuana prevention training and technical assistance services from the New England PTTC.

Developed by the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center. 

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This 3-hour, self-paced course is designed for psychiatric prescribers who treat patients with serious mental illness.  This course aims to increase prescriber knowledge and confidence in identification and management of diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors. Based on a Population Management approach, this 3-module course will provide strategies to identify care gaps and stratify risks related to diabetes in a population with serious mental illness; address prevention of diabetes through strategies to support health behavior change that are feasible in specialty mental health settings; and describe treatment options for Type 2 diabetes, including goals of diabetes care for patients with serious mental illness.

This online course was created by the Northwest Region 10 Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) with support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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The aspects of life that influence a person’s health, including their likelihood of engaging in risky behavior such as substance use, are numerous and varied. They range from very immediate, personal characteristics to overarching societal trends and conditions. The social determinants of health are these larger social or environmental aspects that influence us, such as the economic status of the neighborhoods in which we live, our access to quality health care services, and the amount of discrimination we face. This three-part, 3 hour, self-paced course will provide a comprehensive overview of the social determinants of health and examine the influence they have on substance use. It will also discuss the impacts a public health approach can have on them, review how to turn prevention knowledge into actionable processes, and provide recommendations on how to address them through the principles of prevention science and using environmental and other strategies.

This course was developed by the Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center.

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Dr. Karen Simone, Director of the Northern New England Poison Center, will provide an overview of factual information about today’s marijuana products. They are stronger, often times contain no or less CBD in relationship to THC, and are vastly available in edible and other forms. Information is plentiful, while facts are difficult to extract with confidence. People using marijuana are confused regarding the safety of driving. CBD is promoted as a cure for everything and anything. Learn what is known and unknown.

This 1-hour webinar was presented on September 19, 2019 by the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC).

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Harm reduction is increasingly emphasized as an important approach when working across the continuum of care. While many in the prevention field remain focused on primary prevention, opportunities exist for preventionists to support and augment local harm reduction efforts. This online course focuses on steps prevention practitioners can take to support harm reduction efforts, including promoting community readiness, addressing stigma, and linking harm reduction to more traditional “upstream” prevention efforts. 

The course consists of an interactive content module and a completion quiz. It is estimated that the course may take up to 2 hours to complete.

This course was developed by the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and covers the HHS Region 5 (IN, IL, MI, MN, OH, WI).

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In this 1 hour webinar, participants will review major social and biological factors of adolescent development and implications for ways to approach substance use prevention/intervention.

Objectives Include:

• Describe prevalence rates for adolescent substance use in Region 8 including the most frequently used substances.
• Explain social and biological (brain development) factors of adolescent development in relation to substance use.
• Analyze the relation between developmental factors and prevention/intervention of substance use

This webinar was presented under the direction of the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and covers the HHS Region8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).

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UTC 22: Recovery management and Relapse Prevention provides a foundational understanding of recovery management and relapse prevention. It covers discussion on the process of recovery, the variance from treatment as well as the elements of relapse and relapse prevention.

This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge to help individuals manage their own recovery by identifying relapse triggers, developing healthy coping skills and ways to manage recovery through individual, family and community approach. It also presents challenges and issues that are sometimes encountered in recovery management - issues such as dealing with mental health and physical health issues, the role that medication assisted treatment can play in recovery management and very importantly, the role of addressing trauma in recovery. This course also examines the role of peer support specialists and recovery coaches in helping support recovery from substance use disorders.

After completing the course, you will fill out a certificate request form. Your certificate will be emailed to you within one week of course completion.

This course is part of a training series developed through funding from the U.S. Department of State to The Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme (DAP). More information on the Colombo Plan can be found at http://www.colombo-plan.org/. 

This 30-minute course is intended to help community providers identify their role in helping patients transition away from a dependence on opioids and to encourage them to study more about pain management and suicide prevention. 

The objectives of the course are to teach the community providers how to:

• Define the meaning of the SAVE acronym
• Identify the warning signs of suicide
• Explain how to conduct a suicide assessment
• Describe how to discuss lethal means
• Refer patients at imminent risk of suicide, or in need of further assessment, to live crisis resources.

Funding for this course was made possible by grant no. 1H79TI080816-01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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What Does Not Work in Prevention is a course for prevention practitioners designed to help them identify interventions that have been shown through research to NOT be effective in preventing substance misuse, understand evidence-based approaches that can be used as effective alternatives to the ineffective/counterproductive strategies, and engage in strategies to address resistance to discontinuing ineffective and/or counterproductive prevention strategies.

The course consists of an interactive content module and a completion quiz. It is estimated that the course may take up to 2 hours to complete.

This course was developed by the Great Lakes Prevention Technology transfer, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and covers the HHS Region 5 (IN, IL, MI, MN, OH, WI).

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Health equity matters in prevention and has always mattered.  It is and should always be at the core of everything we do. This means understanding the role of structural and institutional inequality in creating disparities. With health equity in the front of mind we can ensure that we are providing the best prevention interventions possible to meet community needs. Take this course to uncover why health equity matters and how we can prioritize equity in action.

The course consists of an interactive content module and a completion quiz. It is estimated that the course may take up to 2 hours to complete.

This course was developed by the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and covers the HHS Region 5 (IN, IL, MI, MN, OH, WI).

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In this 1.5 - hour video course, we discuss engaging youth prevention leaders in the virtual setting to address substance misuse prevention. By the end of this course, participants will gain an understanding of tools for communicating safely and effectively with youth, virtual project planning tools and techniques to build youth buy-in and ways to foster youth development virtually.

Developed by the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC). 

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In this 2.5 hour video course, we discuss engaging youth prevention leaders in the virtual setting to address substance misuse prevention. By the end of this course, participants will gain an understand of tools for communicating safely and effectively with youth, virtual project planning tools and techniques to build youth buy-in, and ways to foster youth development virtually. This course includes a 1-hour live Q & A following completion of the pre-recorded modules.

Developed by the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center.

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