The BHE-TAC course, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT, first published in 1993 by Marsha Linehan, PhD., has become an invaluable comprehensive treatment for people struggling with complex, multi-diagnostic problems that often involve chronic suicidality and  impulsivity. DBT proposes that many people struggle to regulate emotions and moods due to skill deficits in multiple life areas. Many randomized controlled trials have shown DBT to help  decrease suicidality, self-harm acts, hospitalizations, and other higher levels of care while increasing quality of life and ability to self-regulate measures. The 20.5 hour, eight-module series introduces participants to the essential theoretical foundations of DBT,  the main skill sets that clients need to learn, and DBT adaptations for different age groups and behaviors.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $9,998,383.00 under award number 1 UK8HP42519-01-00, with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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The Latino population in the United States reached 62.5 million in 2021, accounting for 19% of the U.S. population. The growth of this culturally and linguistically diverse population underscores the need for a culturally-informed behavioral healthcare workforce. The four modules in this course provide an overview of the various factors that affect substance use and access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services in the Latino population.

This online course was created by the Behavioral Health Excellence Technical Assistance Center (BHE-TAC) with support from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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This 2-hour self-paced course has been designed to introduce the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for ACT team members, and those who oversee ACT teams at various levels (e.g., agency, state). Covering the origins and philosophy, and core elements of high-fidelity ACT, this course provides an overview for those new to or who have limited experience with ACT. The model is discussed in application through three fictional ACT service recipients, that have been informed by decades of experience by the course creators, Lorna Moser, Ph.D. (UNC) and Maria Monroe-DeVita, Ph.D. (UW). 

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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Federally funded programs are responsible for ensuring their information and services are accessible to persons with disabilities (Revised 508 Standards). The purpose of this brief tutorial is to provide an overview of how Microsoft PowerPoint 365 builds in features that assists users in creating accessible presentations. Topics include 1) use of an accessible slide design or template, 2) ensuring contrast ratio between text and background is sufficient, 3) adding Alternative Text (ALT TEXT) to images and other objects, 4) importance of creating unique slide titles, and 5) tips on running the accessibility checker in PowerPoint.

This course was developed by the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center under a cooperative agreement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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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 tutorial offers detailed discussion of Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. This Tutorial on Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health is presented by H. Westley Clark, MD, JD, MPH, CAS, FASAM, currently the Dean’s Executive Professor of Public Health at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA. Video commentary on each chapter by Dr. Clark is included alongside downloadable and printable chapters of the report, with the opportunity to take notes and check your knowledge along the way.

This resource was developed with support from grant nos. 1H79TI080205-01 and 1H79TI080816-01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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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 1-hour self-paced introductory course will help you gain an understanding of race and ethnicity as well as the role of culture and cultural competency in addictions interventions, treatment, and recovery support. This course is part 1 of a Cultural Diversity Suite. You will learn to:

• Differentiate race, ethnicity, culture, and cultural competence.
• Describe the role these play in addictions intervention, treatment, and recovery.
• Explore three techniques and strategies for improving individual level engagement outcomes.
• Identify resources that will assist individuals and organizations to improve relationships with outcomes for a diverse client population.

Developed by Haner Hernandez, P.hD, and Edna Talboy, P.hD. in conjunction with the New England ATTC.

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The Opioid Response Network (ORN), in partnership with Columbia University Department of Psychiatry Division on Substance Use Disorders, has created a one-of a-kind web-based training that will help substance use disorder treatment providers deliver more affirming care to their LGBTQ+ clients. The course will:

- Provide an introduction to terminology related to gender, sexuality and LGBTQ+ communities;
- Discuss why substance use uniquely impacts LGBTQ+ communities;
- Include stories from LGBTQ+ individuals about their experiences in substance use treatment and perspectives from providers who work with LGBTQ+ clients; and
- Include instructive videos featuring simulated interactions between staff and LGBTQ+ clients in substance use treatment settings.

This new training will help participants identify key components of care for LGBTQ+ people, and how to make the treatment environment and staff interactions more welcoming for LGBTQ+ clients by:

- Respecting privacy;
- Modeling affirming interactions; and
- Addressing stigma.

Participants will develop skills to improve their delivery of affirming care to LGBTQ+ people and determine changes they would like to make in their own organizations with support from the ORN.

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This course, designed to serve a broad audience including health care and behavioral health administrators and supervisors, direct care providers of behavioral health service and students in pre-service classes, provides content valuable for myriad professionals to consider in their day-to-day work when serving people with substance use disorders. The topics selected provide content identified in the literature as critical and will allow participants to gain a deeper understanding of the nature and context of stigma.

Developed by the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center.

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Understanding Substance Use Disorders is a 2-hour, self-paced course that provides a science-based introduction to  substance use, substance use disorders (SUDs), and SUD treatment. It was designed for undergraduate, graduate and health professions students and practitioners who do not have a background in addictions.

This course was developed by the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Nursing and Health Studies’ Collaborative to Advance Health Services, with funding by grants TI025355, TI026442, and TI024226 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 

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Youth development and recovery principles form a framework for addressing the behavioral health concerns of adolescent girls. This 1.5 hour webinar will explore youth development and how to incorporate youth development into substance abuse and mental health services, and recovery supports.

This webinar was developed for SAMHSA by Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. through contract 283-07-3807 (Technical Assistance and Training on Women and Families Impacted by Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders).

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Introduction to  Women and Substance Use Disorders is a 12-hour, self-paced course that helps counselors and other practitioners working with women to better understand women’s substance use, treatment and recovery experiences and effective interventions for women.

Originally developed by Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP), for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under contract number 283-07-3802 and updated in 2021 in partnership with the Opioid Response Network (ORN)

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This course discusses the unique experiences of women who are incarcerated, and the barriers to recovery and re-entry that women leaving incarceration often experience. Presenters will discuss effective interventions and supports for helping women to rebuild their lives as well as community programs and policies.

Developed for SAMHSA by Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. through contract 283-07-3807 (Technical Assistance and Training on Women and Families Impacted by Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders).

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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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