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.

April is a time to learn about the risks of alcohol misuse and its impact on individuals and communities. Whether it’s recognizing signs of excessive drinking, preventing underage drinking, or knowing where to seek support, resources are available:

We’re excited to introduce the Region 7 Community Impact Shout-Out, celebrating individuals and organizations making a difference in SUD and behavioral health services through evidence-based and promising practices.

Nominated By: Chad Childs, Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute

KDADS Behavioral Health Services and their Prevention Programs, led by Stephanie Rhinehart, has been a bright light inspiring hope across the state of Kansas with their innovative substance use prevention infrastructure (Kansas Prevention Collaborative) and the annual Kansas Prevention Conference and Kansas Prevention Advocacy Day.

They have recently begun supporting and leading the way with a youth-focused, youth-development group called Upstream Kansas, partnering with CADCA and attracting national attention. KDADS puts the COMMUNITY in community-based prevention services!

– Chad Childs

👉 Know an individual or organization making a difference in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, or Nebraska?
Help us recognize their work! Nominate them for our next Region 7 Community Impact Shout-Out! Nominate them today!

Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is a SAMHSA-recognized best practice that fosters safer, more supportive environments in SUD treatment and mental health settings.

Mid-America ATTC is now accepting applications from SUD treatment facilities in Iowa and Nebraska for TIC technical assistance. Our team offers:

✅ Hands-on support
✅ Expert guidance
✅ Practical resources to help build a trauma-responsive culture

👉 Apply today!

Faith communities play a vital role in offering hope, connection, and healing. However, many individuals enter faith spaces carrying past trauma. A trauma-informed approach equips faith leaders, congregations, and ministries with knowledge and tools to foster environments of safety, trust, and resilience.

📩 Interested in a training? email Kreasha Williams at Kreasha.Williams@UHKC.org to schedule a session.

Andrea Dalton, MA, MT-BC, spent nearly 12 years as a board-certified music therapist, primarily in inpatient mental health. In 2016, her passion for neuroscience, research, and creativity led her to trauma-informed care consulting.

Now the Director of the Center for Trauma Informed Innovation at University Health, Andrea collaborates with leaders across healthcare, social services, education, and business to implement trauma-informed principles. As a certified leadership coach, she believes that leadership exists within every person, regardless of job title.

At Mid-America ATTC, she spearheads efforts to embed trauma-informed principles in behavioral health organizations. Andrea also continues to support music therapy as a faculty supervisor and serves on the NeuroArts Coalition advisory board.

 🎉 Fun fact: Andrea has 337 books on her "want-to-read" list!

Naloxone (Narcan) is a lifesaving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses when given in time. Whether you're a first responder, healthcare provider, or community member, knowing how to use naloxone can save lives.

✔ Get Free Naloxone – Missouri residents and organizations can access free naloxone through the Addiction Science team at UMSL-MIMH.
✔ Free Overdose Response Training – Learn to recognize and respond to an overdose. Eligible for POST credit (MO law enforcement) & EMS CEUs.

Discover the basics of the trauma-informed approach, applicable in professional and personal settings. Learn about trauma, the neuroscience of stress, and key principles in this FREE online course developed by the Center for Trauma Informed Innovation.

Enroll today!

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