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SAMHSA Headlines

May 20, 2021

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HHS Announces $3 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funding for SAMHSA Block Grants to Address Addiction, Mental Health Crisis

SAMHSA is distributing $3 billion in American Rescue Plan funding—the largest aggregate amount of funding to date—for its mental health and substance use block grant programs. The Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) Program and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Program (SABG) will disperse $1.5 billion each to states and territories (with the latter also awarding money to a tribe). This follows the March announcement of supplemental funding of nearly $2.5 billion for these programs. In addition, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is establishing a new Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, whose primary goal is to facilitate collaborative, innovative, transparent, equitable, and action-oriented approaches to addressing the HHS’ behavioral health agenda.

Disaster Distress Hotline Offers new Videophone for People Who Are Deaf

People who are deaf or hard of hearing face barriers to accessibility for mental health care, emergency preparedness, and disaster relief services throughout the disaster cycle. To address this, the Disaster Distress Hotline offers a new Videophone (“DDH VP”) service option with a 24/7 direct connection to trained DDH counselors fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or anyone for whom ASL is their primary or preferred language can dial the DDH hotline at 1-800-985-5990 via their videophone-enabled device OR access the “ASL Now” option via the DDH website at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline. For more information or any questions about the DDH VP, email ddh@vibrant.org.

Funding

National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Grants

Application Due Date: Monday, June 21, 2021

SAMHSA is accepting applications for the National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Expansion Grants (TTA-CCBHC). The purpose of this program is to provide training and technical assistance to active SAMHSA CCBHC Expansion (CCBHC-E) grants in the following domains:

  1. Implementation and adherence to the CCBHC model;
  2. Utilization and integration of evidence-based services in CCBHC-E grant programs; and
  3. Sustainability and alignment of practices with CCBHC and/or state certification criteria.

SAMHSA plans to issue one award of up to $3,000,000 per year for up to 5 years.

Training & Events

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.

Join the Conversation: Culturally Responsive Evidence-Based and Community-Defined Practices for Mental Health—Webinar Series

Thursday, May 20, 2021 2:00 p.m.

This six-part series takes place every other Thursday from May 20 to August 8. The objectives include –

  • To engage constituents in an interactive conversation about culturally inclusive mental health practices, including evidenced-based practices (EBPs) and community-defined practices, and
  • To explore strengths and barriers of community-defined practices and elevate them as Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards.

Other sessions include –

  • June 10, Session 2: Familia Adelante: Multi-risk Reduction Behavioral Health Prevention for Latino Youth & Families,
  • June 24, Session 3: Project Venture: Positive Youth Development for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth,
  • July 8, Session 4: Motivational Interviewing,
  • July 22, Session 5: Achieving Whole Health: Balancing Mind, Body and Spirit, and
  • August 5, Session 6: Preventing Long-term Anger and Aggression in Youth (PLAAY).

Self-Care: The Impact of Treating Co-Occurring Disorders during a Pandemic—Webinar

Friday, May 21, 2021 9:00 a.m. ET

The goal of this project is to provide a standardized set of trainings and supervisory supports to service providing organizations that will:

  1. Improve outcomes for patients who have co-occurring disorders,
  2. Improve organizational outcomes, staff morale, and organizational efficiencies.
This presentation is useful for all persons who interact with patients, which may include intake staff, reception area personnel, drivers, maintenance staff, as well as professional staff.

Connecting Prevention Specialists to Native Communities—Virtual Trainings

Friday, May 21, 2021 1:00 p.m. ET

The virtual trainings are for prevention specialists to support Native communities. These monthly trainings will cover topics such as crisis response, creating safe spaces to heal, sexual assault awareness, youth engagement, food sovereignty, etc. We will be sharing resources, and encourage peer support among participants. These trainings are held monthly every third Friday: May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17.

Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating Behaviors, and Body Image in Athletes

Friday, May 21, 2021 1:00 p.m. ET

Athletes may be more prone to develop eating disorders (ED), disordered eating behaviors, and poor body image. Sports-related factors may increase the risks for onset and maintenance of any one of these issues. Primary care providers and those in pediatric practice will find this webinar useful.

HIV/AIDS Today: What You Need to Know When Providing Services to Individuals with HIV/AIDS—Webinar

Monday, May 24, 2021 12:00 p.m. ET

Due to advances of medical treatment for HIV, what once was a fatal and disabling disease is now a chronic manageable condition. This webinar will review the basics of HIV/AIDS and the immune system. It will also include information on the newest ARTs (anti-retroviral medications) and present new information on prevention such as U=U, PEP, and PreP.

Meth 2.0 and Opioid Use Disorder: A Collision of Epidemics—Webinar

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 2:00 p.m. ET

This webinar will discuss recent trends in co-occurring methamphetamine use and opioid use disorder (OUD), including overdose fatalities. Participants will also learn about the treatment approaches to address this rising comorbidity.

Partnering to Strengthen the Behavioral Health Infrastructure and Capacity in Communities of Color—Virtual Roundtable

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 2:00 p.m. ET

Join this Virtual Roundtable hosted by the National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) to learn how behavioral health-focused community-based organizations are tapping into philanthropic and governmental funding to meet the behavioral health needs of racially/ethnically diverse communities.

Impactful Substance Use Disorder Interventions and Recovery Supports for Youth & Families—Webinar

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 2:00 p.m. ET

Join us for an informative discussion as we unpack the complexity of youth and young adult SUD, a widespread and preventable public health issue. We will discuss treatment and recovery options that support individuals and families.

Strengthening School Communities for a Safe, Supportive Return: Part 2—Virtual Learning Session

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 12:00 p.m. ET

This Virtual Learning Session is designed to support school and district leaders, educators, student support personnel and other professionals to promote safe, supportive learning environments. This session follows a Listening and Learning Session that occurred on May 10 and will include strategies and address questions raised during that session. We will feature practical, cost-free, evidence-informed strategies being put into place right now in the Southeast and nationwide to support student and staff wellbeing during this complex and dynamic time.

The Brain, Substance Use Disorders & Parenting: A Health Care Professional's Guide to Universal Screening Practices

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 12:30 p.m. ET

This is the first session of the 3-part series Embracing Pregnant & Parenting Families Challenged with Substance Use Disorder. This session addresses addiction as a chronic brain disease, the brain changes inherent to addiction and the mechanisms contributing to both the brain’s vulnerability as well as how substances themselves impact the brain. The session strives to connect neurobiological changes to common behavior of individuals with a substance use disorder. The session also explores the overlap neurobiologically between early parenting behavior and addiction while creating an opportunity for discussion of the implications for patient care during the antepartum period. The two other sessions include –

  • Session 2: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Embracing Pregnant & Parenting Families Challenged with SUD: Evidence-Based Treatment, Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal and Supporting the Infant-Parent Relationship; and
  • Session 3: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Stigma, Language & Implicit Bias: Moving Toward Becoming a Stigma Free Provider.

Traumatic Brain Injury & Substance Use Disorder: Criminal Justice—Webinar

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 12:30 p.m. ET

This session will provide participants with an overview of brain injury and co-occurring conditions in the context of the criminal and juvenile justice system, including information on what brain injury is and the prevalence within this system. The session will provide a framework for addressing the needs of justice-involved individuals with brain injury including screening and compensatory strategies. Finally, participants will learn of community resources for individuals with brain injury.

Collaboration in Crisis: Utilizing Peer Recovery Coach Support in the Emergency Department to Maximize Patient Outcomes—Webinar

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 2:00 p.m. ET

For individuals who present to the emergency department (ED) with substance use-related concerns, including overdose, engaging them in linkage to care and additional follow-up activities is critical for their recovery and well-being. In the ED, team-based strategies between clinicians and recovery coaches are effective to support continuity of comprehensive care for these individuals. Hear from a South Carolina-based team on best practices for working with and integrating peers in hospital and ED settings.

Ten Guiding Principles to Address Trauma in Prevention Work and Self-care for Prevention Professionals—Webinar

Thursday, May 27, 2021 2:30 p.m. ET

This is session 3 of a 5-part webinar series. This presentation will explore five principles of trauma-informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, empowerment, and five principles of self-care that will help professionals in the field of prevention to promote the necessary state of wellness and health for themselves while skillfully and sensitively empowering communities.

Cross Cutting Hallucinatory Experiences Across Diagnostic Spectrums In Early Psychosis Clients

Thursday, May 27, 2021 12:30 pm ET

This webinar will explore the early psychosis literature, lived experience, and professional observation of the diversity of hallucinatory experiences in early psychosis work. We will look at qualities to hallucinations as they relate to non-psychotic and psychotic experiences and ultimately diagnostic labels with treatment recommendations.

Psychological Wellbeing of Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals—Webinar

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 1:00 p.m. ET

This online session provides an overview of the sociopolitical stressors impacting the psychological wellbeing of undocumented immigrants in the United States, including recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The training also includes a review of the cultural strengths and resilience exhibited by this immigrant community. Lastly, this training provides a review of cultural competencies for clinicians to work with this community, including social justice frameworks.

Weathering the Storm: Innovative Leadership Strategies for Mental Health Professionals—Webinar

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 6:00 p.m. ET

Leading mental health organizations, programs, and initiatives can prove challenging in the best of times. Meeting the needs of clients in the diverse Pacific Southwest, while effectively navigating the field’s evolving best practices, policies, and funding streams requires innovative, resilient, and adaptable leadership at all levels. Join us as we explore the principles of the Adaptive Leadership Framework and ways you can apply the framework to lead more effectively. This is a 3-part series. The other two sessions in this series take place on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, and Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

CADCA Annual Survey of Coalitions Live Q&A Session—Online Session

Thursday, June 3, 2021 12:00 p.m. ET

The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Annual Survey of Coalitions (known as the “Annual Survey”) is a leading source of information on community-level substance misuse prevention. The survey provides insights into coalition processes, strategies and activities aimed to reduce substance misuse in efforts to improve population health. During this live session, Dr. Albert Terrillion, the Director of Evaluation and Research for CADCA, will showcase the 2020 Annual Survey of Coalitions and detail what great information their state specific reports have to offer you!

Bipolar Disorder in the Black Community—Webinar

Thursday, June 3, 2021 12:00 p.m. ET

Bipolar disorder can be a severe mental illness that has forensic, community, and psychosocial implications for African Americans. It is also a major risk factor for suicide and drug abuse. The need for intensive treatment services is essential despite recent advances that have greatly improved outcomes. This webinar will explore the complexities of accurately identifying and diagnosing bipolar disorder, discuss pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, and examine the co-occurrence of bipolar and substance use disorders.

Blogs

Groundbreaking Developments in Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Service Provision

The past several years have marked several groundbreaking developments with respect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK).

Alcohol Misuse Prevention: A Conversation for Everyone

The global coronavirus pandemic has forced us to learn new ways of doing many things. One thing we can do to benefit ourselves as a nation is talking with friends, family, and neighbors about underage drinking and adult problem drinking prevention.

Resources

Helping Your Loved One Who is Suicidal: A Guide for Family and Friends

This guide helps families who have a loved one who is suicidal or has made a suicide attempt. It provides information on understanding suicide, warning signs and action steps to take, and how to prevent future attempts and keep your loved one safe.

Routine Administration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis as the Standard of Care for Individuals Seeking Treatment for Psychosis

This guide provides mental health decision-makers (e.g., state/local mental health directors, treatment facility clinical directors, other stakeholders) with rationale and evidence to support widespread expansion of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) across mental health systems.

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