Behavioral health news for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska

Mid-America ATTC strengthens the behavioral health workforce across region 7—serving Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. We provide evidence-based training, technical assistance, and resources to support substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts.

As we close out the year, all of us at Mid-America ATTC extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our partners and providers. Together, we’ve carried forward a 30-year tradition of supporting the SUD and behavioral health workforce. Your commitment to helping individuals and communities inspires us every day.

Looking ahead to 2025, we’re thrilled to share some highlights of what’s coming:

Leadership Institute (LI): Kicking off another cohort this spring, expanding executive coaching and mentoring opportunities, and launching the LI Alumni Network to foster ongoing connection, and growth.
Trauma-Informed Care Initiatives: Continuing our efforts to embed trauma-informed practices across SUD organizations and faith organizations.
The Invitation to Change: Empowering families with evidence-based strategies for addressing substance use.
Harm Reduction Projects: Supporting stigma reduction, overdose response, and harm reduction education.

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Holiday Coping Resources

We understand that the holiday season can bring unique challenges. Here are some resources to help you and those you serve navigate this time with well-being in mind:

How to Thrive During the Holiday Season: Our 2023 Toolkit offers recovery tips, harm reduction techniques, self-care strategies, and LGBTQ+ resources.
SAMHSA’s Holiday Toolkit: Guidance for spreading awareness and support.
SAMHSA's Holiday Stress Coping Tips: Practical tips for managing holiday stress.
SAMHSA's Alcohol, Substance Use, and Recovery Resource List: A guide to recovery resources near you.

Wishing You a Joyful New Year!

We look forward to continuing our partnership in 2025, strengthening the workforce and creating lasting impact together. From all of us at Mid-America ATTC, we wish you a season filled with peace, joy, and renewal.

Warm regards,
The Mid-America ATTC Team

Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center

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Mid-America ATTC is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support behavioral health and substance use disorder providers in Health and Human Services Region 7: IA, KS, MO, and NE. The Mid-America Monthly is a bi-monthly e-newsletter published by the Mid-America ATTC ©2024

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