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Training and events are available for practitioners through SAMHSA's Training and Technical Assistance Centers. Some of these are highlighted below. Visit SAMHSA’s Practitioner Training webpage for a more complete listing.
SAMHSA Headlines offers you a biweekly update of selected upcoming trainings and webinars. However, for a broader range of activities, visit this website, as well as the training sections of individual technical assistance center websites.
Selected events are highlighted below. Note that some of them require advance registration.
Note: If you are unable to access an event or webinar or have questions, please contact the source given at the individual event URL.
Friday, December 1, 2023 12 p.m. ET
This session will address three critical aspects of this issue: explore the most common psychiatric conditions that often co-occur with opioid use disorder, gain insights into the complex interplay between mental health and opioid misuse, and discover strategies for more comprehensive patient care and understand the unique challenges and consequences of opioid misuse and diversion among older adults. Stay up-to-date on the latest Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and renewal requirements for all prescribers of controlled substances, including opioids.
Friday, December 1, 2023 12 p.m. ET
This workshop will examine issues and trends related to substance use disorder and HIV/AIDS in the same gender loving community.
Monday, December 4, 2023 11 a.m. ET
We know from the research that there’s a strong correlation between early childhood trauma, and mental and physical health issues. This training provides an overview of the science of positive experiences, how adverse childhood experiences and stigma greatly increase the risk for isolation and loneliness. This approach reduces barriers to improve health equity, resilience, and connection to support well-being.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 and Tuesday, December 12, 2023 2 p.m. ET
This event will work to assess organizations with racial equity and efforts to make web-based content reflective of the mission and values of the organization. The first part of the webinar series on December 5, 2023 will cover: The inclusion of language addressing, responding to, and advocating around equity-related topics. The second part of the webinar series on December 12, 2023 will cover: Assessment of the general tone and essence of a website related to engagement around equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 1 p.m. ET
The social norms approach to behavior change focuses on positive messages about healthy behaviors and attitudes that are common to most people in a group, working to correct common misperceptions that unhealthy behaviors are more common. This webinar will provide a brief overview of what the social norms approach is, how it can be used, and considerations for successfully implementing a social norms campaign.
Thursday, December 7, 2023 12:30 p.m. ET
This webinar unravels the pivotal role of certification for prevention professionals. In this session, we'll address the stark realities of pay equity and the hurdles many face in the path to certification. Dive deep into the state-specific requirements and arm yourself with the tools to make your journey smoother.
Monday, December 11, 2023 1 p.m. ET
This 3-part series provides a detailed understanding of trauma and the various types of trauma individuals experience. Sessions will explore the impact of secondary/vicarious trauma on corrections staff by examining the various ways exposure to traumatic events impacts the individual, the work they do, and the individuals they engage with on a daily basis. This series also explores what is needed to establish a trauma-informed organization, the impact of stigma and bias, and finishes with the interplay of two groups of trauma survivors - corrections staff, inmates, and/or parole/probation supervisees - and strategies to mitigate or reduce trauma activation potential among staff and those they supervise for more successful overall outcomes. The other two webinars in this series take place on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 1 p.m. and Friday, December 15, 2023 1 p.m.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 2 p.m. ET
Learn how your community can use Communities Talk to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Misuse to support your local prevention efforts, hear what the 2024 cycle has to offer and how to register to host an event, and check out the experiences of past Communities Talk organizers through their success stories and campaign resources. Communities Talk supports communities in their efforts to raise public awareness about the harmful consequences of alcohol and other substance use among youth and young adults while also mobilizing action to implement evidence-based prevention strategies. Since its inception, Communities Talk has supported thousands of local organizations’ prevention activities, ranging from social media, television, radio, and print campaigns to webinars and virtual events, to in-person health fairs and community gatherings.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 2 p.m. ET
Learn about the COMET™ conversation, an insightful mental health model designed for rural and agricultural communities that teaches communities how to address difficult issues before they become mental health crises. The COMET™ (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) model aligns with rural cultural values of neighbor helping neighbor and communities being their own best resource.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 12 p.m. ET
Medicaid is a leading source of financing for school mental health services and programs. As Medicaid policies change, there may be greater opportunities for mental health providers to bill Medicaid for more services in schools. This session will focus on policies concerning which providers can bill Medicaid for services and whether Medicaid can be billed for services provided in school settings.
Part I on November 8 focused on policies related to who is eligible for Medicaid coverage and what services Medicaid covers. You do not need to have participated in Part I to attend and learn from Part II.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 12 p.m. ET
Discussion is designed to promote interactivity through an informal “round table” conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 1 p.m. ET
Learn how you can talk to teens about the social media influencers who promote e-cigarettes and how critical thinking about media helps young people develop more awareness of how media messages influence beliefs, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.
Thursday, December 14, 2023 12 p.m. ET
Engaging consumers with mental health and/or substance use disorders to be active participants in their care can be challenging. This seminar will cover engagement both within the context of evidence-based practices focused on outreach and general skills and engagement strategies outside of those unique programs.
Friday, December 15, 2023 11:30 a.m. ET
This talk will discuss when, how, and why to prescribe clozapine. The presenter will give specific approaches to minimize predictable side effects and maximize benefits and present his own data supporting this approach.
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