REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

“Using Environmental Strategies to Reduce High-Risk Drinking Among Adolescents and College Populations” 

Facilitated by Mark Schwarze, PhD, LPC, NCC, LCAS, CCS

Wednesday, Feburary 15 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Please join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

February 6, 2012 from 1:45 to 3:00 p.m.

for

Making the Grade on College Drinking Prevention

A Live Webcast of National 2012 Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking Prevention

Dr. William DeJong, Boston University School of Public Health, will moderate a panel that will include Dr. Ralph W. Hingson, director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, and representatives from campus communities. The panel will discuss both challenges and successes in preventing alcohol use by college students, with a focus on proven environmental prevention approaches, and answer questions from a live audience and from people posting via the Web. For more details and login information, visit http://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/townhallmeetings/resources/trainings/webcasts/making-the-grade/default.aspx. Follow us on Twitter @SAMHSAgov, #THM2012, for meeting highlights before, during, and after the event.

North Carolina Centers for Prevention Resources

Upcoming Webinar…

Nicotine Awareness and Education

Facilitated by:  Donna Dayer

Wednesday, February 1st     10AM – 12 Noon

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About the Webinar

This presentation provides an understanding of the health and economic burden of tobacco use in North Carolina, and the US, including secondhand smoke, and a brief review of the 2010 Surgeon General’s Report, How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease. The training discusses tobacco dependence in disparate populations and describes systems changes for brief intervention based on the Public Health Service’s evidenced-based guidelines for treating tobacco dependence including the 5A’s, QuitlineNC, pharmacotherapy, and motivational tools. Fax referral to QuitlineNC and other evidence-based resources for treatment are discussed as well as a review of provider resources and training options.

Registration Information

The deadline for registration is:  Monday, January 30th , 2011

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You will receive an email confirmation of your registration. Please save this email and use it to connect to the session at least 10 minutes prior to the official start time of the webinar.

Please note:  even if you plan to share a line with colleagues, you will need to register for this training.
This webinar is sponsored by The North Carolina Centers for Prevention Resources (NCCPRs). There is no charge for this session, however charges through your telephone service provider may apply. You must have Internet access in order to participate in this session.

This webinar is approved for 2 hours of NCSAPPB SS Certification.

North Carolina Centers for Prevention Resources

Upcoming Webinar…

CONNECTION:  Faith Works Together

Facilitated by:  Michael Dublin, CSAPC

Wednesday, January 18th     10AM – 12 Noon

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About the Webinar

This webinar is based on years of working together with Faith Communities across North Carolina. It gives practical tips for engaging this vibrant and necessary community and increasing sustainability of Substance Abuse Prevention and Wellness efforts across North Carolina.

Registration Information

The deadline for registration is:  Monday, January 16th , 2011

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You will receive an email confirmation of your registration. Please save this email and use it to connect to the session at least 10 minutes prior to the official start time of the webinar.

Please note:  even if you plan to share a line with colleagues, you will need to register for this training.
This webinar is sponsored by The North Carolina Centers for Prevention Resources (NCCPRs). There is no charge for this session, however charges through your telephone service provider may apply. You must have Internet access in order to participate in this session.

This webinar is approved for 2 hours of NCSAPPB SS Certification.

Prevention specific tracks include:                               Deadline is Feb 1, 2012

AA015. Substance Abuse Prevention: Back To Basics (16.25 Hrs)

Level: Basic/Intermediate
Facilitators:  Angela Maxwell, MS,CSAPC; Callie Kelly, CSAPC; Phil Clark, Susan Johnson, MPH, CSAPC; Michael Dublin, MA, CSAPC, ICPS; and Virginia Johnson, CSAPC

Description:  Back to Basics is an interactive track focused on strengthening the core foundation of the substance abuse prevention specialist. Core elements of the training include Theory and Domains, Strategic Prevention Framework, Prevention Ethics and Facilitation Styles. This combination is designed to give a strong base for anyone starting their career in prevention as well as key information necessary for prepping for the Certified Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant (CSAPC) Exam.

Level:  Basic
Instructor:  Mike Dublin, Sr., MA, CSAP, ICSAPS
Description:  Hip Hop and Popular Youth Culture are major influences on the youth of today and the behavioral choices they make. Adult service providers have often neglected this dominant and persuasive influence in the lives of our youth. Social marketers and advertisers have taken full advantage of the opportunity and reality of a void of pro-social messages shaped by youth serving communities knowledgeable about hip hop and popular youth culture. This session actively takes participants through brief history of the music we listened to as youth and young adults as well as the culture of that time so that the reality of how music and culture often impacts attitudes and behavior. The approach will be on cultural competency and how it enhances the current services that are being provided for youth today. Participants should expect to examine: theories; history; current programs and activities; program development.

The North Carolina Centers for Prevention Resources are partnering with the North Carolina State Office of Prevention and SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) to help solicit organization and coalitions interested in hosting a National Prevention Week 2012 Event.

National Prevention Week is an exciting, new observance that brings communities together through local events, rallies, and celebrations focusing on the prevention of substance use disorders and mental illness, and the promotion of mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. These local events are part of a new national movement to raise awareness around these important issues. The first annual National Prevention Week is May 20-26, 2012.

To support communities’ participation in National Prevention Week 2012, SAMHSA will provide pilot site awards of $500 to select organizations and coalitions interested in hosting a prevention-themed event or celebration. The awards are meant to help cover or defray some of the costs involved in planning and executing the National Prevention Week 2012 events. SAMHSA will also provide a toolkit via the SAMHSA Web site to support organizations’ planning efforts.

Download SAMHSA Prevention Week Interest Form Here

Download SAMHSA Prevention Week Interest Form in PDF Format Here

National Prevention Week 2012’s theme, We are the ones. How are you taking action? , asks individuals and communities to reflect on what they can do to prevent substance abuse and promote mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. Through National Prevention Week 2012, communities can highlight that everyone can play a role in prevention by making small changes that promote a healthy lifestyle at home and in the community.

Each weekday during National Prevention Week 2012 will focus on an important behavioral health issue:

• Promotion of mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being;

• Prevention of suicide;

• Prevention of illicit drug use and prescription drug misuse and abuse;

• Prevention of underage drinking; and

• Prevention of adult problem drinking.

The weekend will be left open for communities to focus on a behavioral health topic of their choice. This offers community organizers the option to plan themed events that focus on a specific message that is especially relevant to their community.

Events will increase the visibility of topics related to prevention and mental health; provide a forum for community members to educate the public and recognize achievements made to date; and create opportunities for further networking and community collaboration. Events may include, but are not limited to: Community-wide events and rallies; Town hall meetings; Games and activities that focus on prevention efforts; Contests; and Online campaigns.

Interested communities should complete the attached interest form. The Office of Prevention will then review these interest forms and make recommendations to SAMHSA for potential award recipients for this inaugural year.

Completed interest forms should be emailed directly to Vicki Adams at vicki.adams@dhhs.nc.gov and must be received no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011.

Download SAMHSA Prevention Week Interest Form Here

Download SAMHSA Prevention Week Interest Form in PDF Format Here

Sincerely,

The North Carolina Regional Centers for Prevention Resources

During the Reclaiming Futures Webinar on Dec. 14, at 2:00 p.m. ET, the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign’s Mark Krawczyk will talk through the refreshed “Above the Influence” (ATI) campaign toolkit, provide you instruction on how to implement the two new youth activities featured in the toolkit – “Be It” and “Bring It” – and answer any questions you may have during this discussion. Coalition Behavioral Health Services Houston will also present on their experience with ATI.

About the presenters

Mark Kawczyk is the Action Director of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, a key Federal drug prevention program of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy that partners with communities to provide new, locally tailored drug prevention resources for teens and parents.

The Coalition of Behavioral Health Services is a 501(c)(3) corporation that unites organizations and individuals in Houston and Harris County, Texas, to confront local substance abuse issues through community-based strategies for prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery. Approximately 50 organizations and individuals are currently active in the Coalition.

Medication Abuse Prevention:

More than drug take backs and cabinet locks

December 19th 1:30-2:30

Presenters:

Melissa Heinen, Salus Consulting and Cindy Rodgers, Children’s Safety Network

About the webinar series…

We are excited to announce that the Children’s Safety Network (CSN) is establishing a new webinar series on Primary Prevention of Prescription Drug Abuse among teens and young adults.  In the recent environmental scan conducted by CSN with maternal and child health (MCH), injury and violence prevention (IVP), and state substance abuse (SSA) program directors, the overwhelming majority of you indicated interest in learning more about and receiving technical assistance in this topic.

In response to your expressed interest, CSN is launching this webinar series or “Learning Circle” for MCH, IVP and SSA directors.  Please feel free to extend this invitation to colleagues who may be interested as well.  The Learning Circle will provide: (1) webinars featuring guest speakers; (2) idea sharing and stories about activities in states; (3) the most recent national data and discussion about state data issues; and (4) information that could be used to implement effective prevention programs.  This group will meet monthly for 6 one-hour sessions* starting in December.   While proposed topics for this webinar series include: Data sources and information, Prescription drug monitoring programs,  and Collaboration between MCH, IVP and SSA programs, we also welcome your input for additional topics.

We are looking forward to this new venture and encourage you to join us on Monday, December 19th 1:30-2:30 PM EST for the first meeting.  The speakers will be Melissa Heinen of Salus Consulting on the topic of “Medication Abuse Prevention: More than drug take backs and cabinet locks,” and Cindy Rodgers of CSN on the results of CSN’s environmental scan on prescription drug abuse prevention. To participate in this Web-based meeting and to receive call-in information, please register at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/drug_prevention_lc 

CSN staff Cindy Rodgers and Erica Streit-Kaplan will be facilitating and coordinating the Learning Circle, including organizing the process, setting up calls, scheduling and hosting webinars, and providing technical assistance to states based on their individual needs.  Please contact Erica Streit-Kaplan, estreit-kaplan@edc.org  to learn more about this opportunity or if you have any questions.

*Save the dates for 2012 Learning Circle web-based meetings, all on Mondays from 1:30-2:30 eastern time: January 23rd, March 5th, April 9th, May 14th, June 11th

North Carolina Centers for Prevention Resources

Upcoming Webinar…

PREVENTION THEORY

Facilitated by:  Mina Cook, CSAPC, Unlimited Success/PDFNC
North Central Center for Prevention Resources

Wednesday, December 7th     10AM – 12 Noon

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About the Webinar:

One of the greatest challenges for Prevention Professionals is understanding human motivation. How do we attempt to influence behavior and create the conditions for change? If we want to have an impact on the way people think, feel and act with regard to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs…we must look beyond only our local conditions and instincts.

This two hour webinar will offer a basic overview of Prevention Theory. Included topics: “Why Should We Care About Theories?” and “What Theories Can Be Used in Substance Abuse Prevention Strategies?”

About The Facilitator…

Mina has more than 14 years experience working in the field of Prevention. In her current role providing technical support to SA Professionals and Community Coalitions, she understands the importance of a strong background in Prevention Theory in order to maximize the effectiveness of our efforts.

Registration Information

The deadline for registration is:  Monday, December 5, 2011

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You will receive an email confirmation of your registration. Please save this email and use it to connect to the session at least 10 minutes prior to the official start time of the webinar.

Please note:  even if you plan to share a line with colleagues, you will need to register for this training.
This webinar is sponsored by The North Carolina Centers for Prevention Resources (NCCPRs). There is no charge for this session, however charges through your telephone service provider may apply. You must have Internet access in order to participate in this session.

2 hours of NCSAPPB SS Certification Hours have been requested.