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.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Leadership Institute Cohort! 🎉 This transformative program is designed to cultivate leadership skills and empower behavioral health professionals across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Participants will gain valuable insights, develop leadership competencies, and make a lasting impact in the field.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 21

Don't miss the chance to help shape the next generation of behavioral health leaders!

Mid-America ATTC invites participants to join a new Invitation to Change (ITC) support group, a holistic model designed to support families impacted by substance use. This group empowers family members with strategies to encourage positive change in their loved ones while also fostering self-care and resilience.

Participants will meet every Tuesday from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm in Kansas City, MO. For more information, contact Amber Takens at Amber.Takens@uhkc.org

Mid-America ATTC is offering a special Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) training series for faith communities held in person at the Oasis Church in Raytown, MO. These interactive sessions will help deepen participants’ understanding of trauma, its effects, and practical strategies to foster healing and resilience.

Training Schedule

We love celebrating the incredible work happening across Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska!

The Region 7 Organization Shout-Out highlights organizations that are making a difference in the field of substance use disorder services by providing evidence-based and promising practices.

Do you know an organization that deserves recognition in our next newsletter? Nominate them today!

Catie Holmes joined Mid-America ATTC in 2022. She has her Master’s in Social Welfare from the University of Kansas and over 5 years of experience in managing projects and developing and implementing training programs.  Her strengths in strategic thinking, relationship building, and achieving results drives her success in program management and team leadership.

Before her current role, Catie worked in crisis intervention, specializing in mental health and substance use support at a behavioral health hospital, as well as serving as a program coordinator at a community grief support center.

As Senior Project Coordinator, Catie oversees Mid-America ATTC team projects and supports fiscal operations. She also contributes to the Mid-America workforce development programs like the Leadership Institute, leveraging her expertise in program design and facilitation. 

 🎉 Fun fact: I’m a menu scout—I always know what I’m ordering before I get to the restaurant!

Stay informed about the latest public health guidance on alcohol consumption and its link to increased cancer risk. Learn how this advisory is shaping substance use conversations and patient education.

The Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI) provides essential training and guidance on federal health privacy laws. Their resources support healthcare teams, public health authorities, schools, and families in understanding and applying these critical regulations.

CoE-PHI Resources:
🔹 Webinars & video-based training
🔹 Individualized technical assistance
🔹 24/7 access to learning tools

Thank you for being part of the Mid-America ATTC community! Stay connected for more updates and opportunities to engage in strengthening the behavioral health workforce in region 7.

See you in the next issue!

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 ©2025