This 3-hour course looks at laws and ethics related to clinician-client relationships for behavioral health professionals in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Topics include sources for law and ethics standards, data on misconduct findings, state-specific laws, ethics codes, and real-life examples of ethics violations. 

The course meets the current ethics requirement among healthcare professionals in each of the four HHS Region 10 states (AK, ID, OR, WA).

Written and presented by Eric Ström, JD, PhD, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor and attorney in Seattle, WA. Developed by the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center.

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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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This virtual coffee break was created by the Clinical Training Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health to help providers diagnose, counsel, and treat clients with nonviable intrauterine pregnancy. It is intended for Title X program clinical providers (MD/NP/PA/CNM), nurses, and other staff who may assess and triage clients with early pregnancy symptoms.

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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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Motivational Incentives: Positive Reinforcers to Enhance Successful Treatment Outcomes is 5-hour, self-paced course, designed to assist clinical supervisors in designing and customizing a Motivational Incentives program within the context of their community-based treatment organization.

Developed by the NIDA/SAMHSA MI: PRESTO Blending Team.

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This 30-minute course teaches the evidence-based practice of motivational interviewing including stage-based treatment and how to use micro-skills to respond to change or sustain talk. Participants will learn to:

• Assist clients in goal setting and responding to desires to change in a stage-based manner
• Engage clients through open ended-questions, affirmations, summaries and reflective listening
• Respond to sustain talk
• Elicit change talk

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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Developed over 40 years ago in the field of SUD treatment, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is now well recognized as an EBP for increasing both engagement and retention in treatment. Given that Opioid Intervention Courts (OICs) have emerged with a pre-plea model that involves a non-adversarial approach that seeks to avoid leveraging sanctions while attempting to promote rapid treatment engagement, techniques for enhancing intrinsic motivation among clients are critical to success.

This 7-hour course will teach court staff how to best apply MI techniques in the context of a brief intervention and in the course of routine communication with OIC clients.

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI080816 from SAMHSA. The views expressed 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 number of older adults in the United States is increasing and with the aging of baby boomers this increase is expected to continue. In addition, the aging baby boomers are changing the aging experience much like they have changed other life stages prior to their older adult years. This population cohort is also one that experimented with and continued to use substances to a degree beyond other previous generational cohorts. The result is that as they age, they are bringing substance use into the older adult years. This Healthy Knowledge course will provide an overview of aging in the United States, with a particular focus on the aging of baby boomers, and how healthcare professional can assess and intervene with older adults regarding their substance use as they present themselves for care and a range of services.

This HealtheKnowledge course was funded under a cooperative agreement TI-080200-01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT).

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This three-part webinar-based course presents an overview of prescribing opioids in primary care, along with recommendations of alternatives to opioids for pain relief and the warning signs of addiction for prescribers.

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

• Understand guidelines for opioid prescribing in primary care settings;
• Choose effective alternatives to opioids to prescribe for pain management; and
• Recognize the warning signs of opioid addiction and treatment options.

Developed by the Great Lakes Addiction Technology Transfer Center.

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This 45 minute course was developed by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center(NFSTAC). The course provides training that supports the process to become a Certified Family Peer Specialist (CFPS). This course does not prepare individuals for the CFPS exam; however, completion of this course can be submitted as one training to meet the application requirements.

In this mini course, we will look specifically at the support parents/caregivers can provide in the role of an FPS - based on their lived experience. 

The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center Grant #1H79F6000160-Fam-CoE is supported by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the United States. 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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Family Peer Support Across the Lifespan course is a prerequisite to accessing this topic. You must take it before you are able to enroll in this course. You will recieve the enrollment key for this course after completion of it.

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This 45 minute course was developed by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center(NFSTAC). The course provides training that supports the process to become a Certified Family Peer Specialist (CFPS). This course does not prepare individuals for the CFPS exam; however, completion of this course can be submitted as one training to meet the application requirements.

In this mini course, we will look specifically at the support spouses and partners can provide in the role of an FPS - based on their lived experience.

The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center Grant #1H79F6000160-Fam-CoE is supported by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the United States. 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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Family Peer Support Across the Lifespan course is a prerequisite to accessing this topic. You must take it before you are able to enroll in this course. You will recieve the enrollment key for this course after completion of it.

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This 6-hour course will help treatment court practitioners develop a plan for integrating peer advocates and peer recovery support services into your court programming, including: (a) outlining roles and responsibilities ideally suited to peer practitioners; (b) developing support strategies for peer advocates that address professional boundaries, ethical considerations, and maintenance of well-being; (c) providing guidance on the coordination and supervision of peer supports; and (d) business strategies for developing a peer practitioners presence.

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI080816 from SAMHSA. The views expressed 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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This mini-course is about peer mentoring, which is also called recovery coaching, and how those services are used in Kansas, how one becomes certified as a peer mentor, and what peer mentors need to know and be watchful for as they work. This course is part of an online 6-course series, Understanding Addiction Services in Kansas: A Minicourse Series, designed for Kansas mental health and addiction counseling professionals and organization leaders who need to know about topics essential to Kansas Substance Use Disorder (SUD) practice.

This course was developed for Kansas by the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center, in partnership with the Kansas Association of Addiction Professionals, and Kansas content specialists.

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This 2-hour course will assist OIC practitioners in developing strategies to engage resources at early points in the continuum (e.g., intercepts 0-2) in order to maximize opportunities for rapid treatment engagement. This will include strategies for: (a) identifying gaps and plotting resources available; (b) identifying local behavioral health services to support diversion from the justice system; (c) introduce community system leaders and staff to evidence-based and emerging best practices; and (d) enhance relationships across systems and agencies.

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI080816 from SAMHSA. The views expressed 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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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) isn't just for specialists - it's for everyone in healthcare. This session will introduce PrEP as a critical HIV prevention strategy and challenge common assumptions about who can benefit. Many people at risk for HIV don't realize PrEP is for them, and many providers don't realize they can - and should - offer it. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of PrEP's role in reducing HIV acquisition, its importance in routine sexual and reproductive healthcare, and practical ways to normalize and integrate it into everyday practice.

The Clinical Training Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health is funded by DHHS grant number FPTPA006031. This activity is intended for informational purposes and does not constitute legal or medical advise or endorsement of a specific product.

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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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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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The goal of this 7 hour course is to increase awareness of the importance of culturally responsive practices in behavioral health and recovery-oriented care. This course offers practical guidance and evidence-based resources to support agencies and organizations on their journey toward enhancing equitable practices in behavioral health access, treatment, recovery, and care.

Funded by SAMHSA/HHS, this course was developed by regional centers of the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network—New England MHTTC, Northwest MHTTC, Pacific Southwest MHTTC—and the National Coordinating Office of the Technology Transfer Center Network. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official view of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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Presenter: Steven Starks, MD.

This webinar is 1 hour long. This webinar will review the history of mental health policies and modern-day approaches  mental health must confront this past and support reforms to address barriers to care.

Funding for the Striving for Excellence Series was made possible by Grant No. H79FG000591 from 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 view of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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