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National Minority Health Month is observed in April to bring awareness to the health disparities that racial/ethnic, and LGBTQ+ minority communities face in the United States and highlight the importance of improving health in these communities (mhttcnetwork.org). You can find highlighted resources developed by the MHTTC Network on their
National Minority Health Month landing page, and you can access additional related content from the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC by clicking the buttons below.
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April is #AlcoholAwarenessMonth—a time to raise awareness of alcohol use & misuse. Find helpful resources on alcohol use & misuse prevention, treatment & recovery support services that you & your community can use to support those who may be struggling:
samhsa.gov/find-help/atod/alcohol
Download SAMHSA's social media toolkit to share this message of awareness and support on your platforms!
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Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, & PTTC Featured Content
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By: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC
As it pertains to substance use, in recent decades the U.S. government, media, law enforcement, substance use disorders (SUDs) treatment community, and the general public have primarily focused on impacts of cocaine, methamphetamines, prescription drug misuse, and opioid use disorder. Discussions of alcohol use disorders have gone... [continue reading]
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May 14, 21, 28, June 4 | 2:30 PM‒4:00 PM CT / 3:30 PM‒5:00 PM ET
The NIATx Change Leader Academy (CLA) is the web-based version of the popular NIATx Change Leader Academy. The CLA has given thousands of behavioral health organizations the tools to make real changes that improve their systems of care. This interactive, expert-led program includes four weekly 90-minute learning sessions. An optional organizational consultation is available following the four sessions. This training and consultation are offered at no cost and are supported by funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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April 18 | 1:00 PM‒2:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM‒3:00 PM ET
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April 18 | 10:00 AM‒11:30 AM CT / 11:00 AM‒12:30 PM ET
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By: Maureen Fitzgerald - Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC Communications Manager
The Nominal Group Technique (NGT) is one of the essential tools that NIATx change teams use to implement successful change projects. The NGT brings a team together to brainstorm ideas and reach consensus on which one to test first. It provides a way for... [read more]
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HealtheKnowledge offers hundreds of courses on topics related to substance use disorder, recovery, mental health, and prevention efforts. These self-paced courses are available online, anytime, anywhere! Join over 89,000 behavioral health professionals—take a HealtheKnowledge course today!
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Registration is now open for Ohio-based Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence's 2024 Foundational Training Series!
The series offers trainings on topics such as the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards, C.A.R.E. Method, trauma-informed care, and health equity. All trainings will be held virtually and are offered at no cost! Continuing education credit is also available. Scan the QR code or visit the series landing page to learn more and register.
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DYK? Many of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC webinars are recorded and available after the live events on our websites' Products and Resources pages, along with presentation slides and other handouts. All of our recorded webinars are also available for viewing on our YouTube Channel, The Great Lakes Current!
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We welcome your feedback and story ideas.
What topics would you like The Great Lakes Current to cover in future issues?
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The Great Lakes Current is a monthly e-newsletter published by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. © 2021 Great Lakes ATTC, Great Lakes MHTTC, and Great Lakes PTTC.
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