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This training calendar was created by Prevention Insights as a contract deliverable for the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA). DMHA sub-recipients should refer to their contract as it relates to mandatory trainings in this calendar. Participants must register for each event via the Prevention Insights online training portal. Due to limited seats in some training events, DMHA grantees are encouraged to register for events via the Prevention Insights training portal when they receive this calendar. In the event a different person needs to attend from the grantee agency, a member of the training team can switch the registration.
Periodic changes to this calendar may be made to supply sub-recipients with the most up-to-date information, i.e., resources, trainer bios and in-person locations. If updates are made, sub-recipients will receive an email with a link to this calendar in online format.
| Date | Topic |
| August 18, 2021 | Preventing and Reducing Stigma |
| September 2021 | Training of Your Choice |
| October 1, 2021 | Community Collaboration: Political Systems as a Key Stakeholder for Prevention |
| November 2-5, 2021 | Prevention Skills Training |
| December 1, 2021 | Increasing Cultural Competence Within Organizations |
| January 6, 2022 | Evaluation Review |
| February 2022 | Training of Your Choice |
| March 2, 2022 | Mental Health Update |
| April 5, 2022 | Culturally Responsive Data Collection |
| May 5, 2022 | Sustainability |
| June 2022 | Training of Your Choice |
Date: August 18
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm EST
Topics: Stigma, Substance Use, Substance Abuse, Community Sectors, Language, Cross-cutting Practices
Format/Location: Online via Zoom. Access link after registration via the Prevention Insights training portal.
Description: Stigma reduction is a common topic in recent publications and social media. Prevention professionals have long known that stigma can create a barrier to treatment and recovery; however, there are also challenges in knowing how to instill stigma reduction in prevention practices.
In a blog written by Dr. Voklow in 2020, she wrote “little progress has been made in removing the stigma around substance use disorders. People with addiction continue to be blamed for their disease. Even though medicine long ago reached a consensus that addiction is a complex brain disorder with behavioral components, the public and even many in healthcare and the justice system continue to view it as a result of moral weakness and flawed character.”
In this interactive training, participants will examine the components that contribute to stigma, and examine the topic through an ecological model of structural stigma, public stigma, and self-stigma. Participants with varying levels of knowledge and experience with stigma reduction can benefit from this training. Research-based content will be shared by the presenter and participants can expect opportunities for discussion, self-examination, and real-world application of practices to address and prevent stigma. Participants will also receive a PowerPoint and resources that can be downloaded and customized for their own use, i.e., for community training.
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Chuck Klevgaard, a nationally recognized expert in substance misuse prevention and public health, will lead this training. Drawing on his experience in collective impact and prevention-focused partnerships, Chuck builds the capacity of states, tribes, schools, communities, and cities to use evidence-based substance misuse prevention and intervention strategies. He specializes in behavioral health support; training and technical assistance; and evidence-based alcohol, opioid, and substance misuse programs and policies. As a consultant to Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center, Klevgaard provides training and technical assistance on evidence-based stigma prevention and reduction to substance misuse prevention entities within the Great Lakes region.
Who should attend: Grantees are required to attend this training or the Regional Prevention System Immersion Strengthening Sustainable Communities Training (August 23-24 at the Indiana Government Center). Grantees are invited to attend this training in addition to the Regional Prevention System training; however, both cannot be submitted for double payment. SABG-funded organizations are strongly encouraged to invite coalition members and key stakeholders, especially those involved in diversity, inclusion, and/or implementation workgroups.
IC&RC CPS Domains related to this training: Domain 1: Task 6, 10, 18, 19. Domain 2: Task 1, 3, 5. Domain 3: Task 1, 3, 7. Domain 6: Task 3.
Suggested Pre-work: Before the training, read the following articles. Read Addressing the Stigma that Surrounds Addiction and Stigma and the Toll of Addiction by Dr. Nora Volkow
Suggested Post-work: Consider using the downloadable PowerPoint or videos provided to present this topic to your coalition, stakeholders, program facilitators, etc. From there, explore what stigma-reduction practices your coalition can implement right away (mission statement, language audit) and what options can be considered for future planning (changing laws or policies).
Additional Resources (to view before or after the training and use as necessary):
Community Sector Slide Decks and Info Sheets
Grantees can attend a professional development event of their choice. Grantees must be able to obtain a certificate of participation or completion to upload to Corkboard. Events must be related to prevention science, areas of the Strategic Prevention Framework (assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, evaluation, cultural competency, sustainability) or subtopics within the framework, i.e., data collection, evidence-based strategies, fidelity, health disparities, coalitions, fundraising, etc. Prevention Insights maintains an online calendar of events for National and local webinars, symposiums, trainings, conferences, and other events; grantees can locate events on this site if needed.
Date: October 1
Time: TBA
Topics: Community engagement, Environmental strategies, Local laws, Policies, Coalitions, Sectors, Stakeholders
Format/Location: Online via Zoom. Access link after registration via the Prevention Insights training portal.
Description: Mobilizing political support is one of the many tasks of a prevention specialist; however, a recent workforce assessment revealed that individual who identified as DMHA sub-recipients have basic knowledge and/or limited experience of working within local political systems. This training will increase capacity to work with local political systems, navigate the political environment of your community and recruit stakeholders into the prevention realm.
Training objectives:
Who should attend: Grantees are required to attend this training. SABG-funded organizations are strongly encouraged to invite coalition members and key stakeholders, especially those involved in advocacy and policy.
IC&RC CPS Domains related to this training: Domain 4: Task 2, 3, 4, 7, 8. Domain 5: Task 1, 3, 5, 6.
Suggested Pre-work: Review the Washington State Department of Health Community Engagement Guide
Suggested Post-work: After the training, attend a discussion with TA staff and the expert from the training. Agenda includes discussion, question/answer session, idea sharing and examples of how to work within local political systems. This will take place in the regularly scheduled TA webinar provided by PI.
Additional Resources:
Date: November 2-5
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm EST
Topics: Prevention, Strategic Prevention Framework, Assessment, Data, Coalitions, Community Involvement, Capacity, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Sustainability, Cultural Competency, Health Disparities
Format/Location: As of publication of calendar in July 2021, this training is anticipated to be in-person at an Indianapolis venue TBA. COVID-19 mandates may change this to online in which case the dates will remain the same and Zoom will be utilized.
Description: The Prevention Skills Training will offer a comprehensive introduction to the substance abuse prevention field. Grounded in current research and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), this training is designed to help practitioners develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement effective, data-driven prevention. Using case scenarios, participants will work through each of the SPF steps - assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Participants get the opportunity to assess data and prioritize risk and protective factors; engage in capacity-building activities and assess community resources and readiness; infuse cultural competency and sustainability in community planning; employ activities to determine best practical fit for implementation; and determine effective measures for short-and long-term evaluation.
The Prevention Skills Training will be facilitated by Mallori DeSalle, Albert Gay, and Jasynda Radanovich. Mallori is a licensed mental health counselor, nationally certified counselor, medication-assisted treatment specialist, an internationally certified prevention specialist and certified humor professional. Over the last 20 years, she has worked in mental health, substance abuse and prevention fields with people of all ages. Since the early 2000’s Ms. DeSalle has worked with healthcare, behavioral healthcare and community-based organizations to implement substance use prevention interventions. Mr. Gay is an acknowledged trainer in the substance use prevention field. Albert is a Mental Health First Aid instructor, and a former member of the Indiana Army National Guard. He has consulted with the National Guard Bureau to provide evidence-based approaches to prevention for the military. Albert also served as a consultant, developer, and trainer for the Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies national substance abuse prevention skills training. Well respected and sought out for presentations, Albert uses the diversity and expertise of groups to facilitate a shared learning experience. Jasynda facilitates adult learning in the fields of public and behavioral health. Ms. Radanovich is an instructor of Mental Health First Aid and Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training. She is a trainer of trainers for Communities That Care and Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment. She has experience as a technical assistance project officer, providing guidance and leadership to communities to interpret and prioritize data, build coalition capacity, plan for sustainability, select and implement evidence-based strategies with fidelity and overall compliance with state-funded contracts. Ms. Radanovich also serves an adjunct faculty instructor for the School of Public Health-Bloomington and is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist.
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Who should attend: Grantees are required to attend this training if they have not attended since 2012. If a grantee has attended since that date, DMHA suggests that another staff member be considered. If/when all the agency’s DMHA-funded program staff have completed this training, there is an option to rotate staff through again as a refresher or attend a training of your choice. SABG-funded organizations are strongly encouraged to invite coalition members to attend the training.
IC&RC CPS Domains related to this training: Domain 1: Task 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16; Domain 2: Task 1, 2, 3, 4; Domain 3: Task 2; Domain 4: Task 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9; Domain 5: Task 1, 5; Domain 6: Task 1, 9, 10
Suggested Pre-work: Prior to the training, participants should complete the self-paced module Prevention 101 on the Prevention Insights training portal. Participants should also respond to pre-training emails and surveys that help the instructors facilitate the training.
Suggested Post-work: After the training, attend the regularly scheduled TA webinar. Agenda includes discussion, question/answer session, idea sharing and breakout rooms for each SPF area.
Additional Resources: Additional resources will be provided in the training packet distributed at the event.
Date: December 1
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm EST
Topics: Cultural Competency, Coalitions, Stakeholders, Organizations, Policies, Procedures, Diversity
Format/Location: As of publication of calendar in July 2021, this training is anticipated to be in-person at an Indianapolis venue TBA. COVID-19 mandates may change this to online in which case the dates will remain the same and Zoom will be utilized.
Description: It is important to understand our own culture and the cultures around us in which we live, work, and especially those in which we serve others. Much work has been done in prevention to increase cultural knowledge, awareness, sensitivity, competency, and humility. Equally important is the concept of culturally competent organizations. In its Community Tool Box, the Center for Community Health and Development defines a culturally competent organization as one that “brings together knowledge about different groups of people -- and transforms it into standards, policies, and practices that make everything work.” In this training, Albert Gay will facilitate discussion, learning, and skill assessment in relationship to organizational (which includes coalitions) cultural competence. Albert has accumulated vast experience on cultural competency, health disparities, and social determinants of health. He facilitates each session with an emphasis on cultural humility and institutional accountability.
As a result of the training participants will be able to:
Who should attend: Grantees are required to attend this training. SABG-funded organizations are strongly encouraged to invite staff, program facilitators, and coalition members.
IC&RC CPS Domains related to this training:
Suggested Pre-work: Building Culturally Competent Organizations from the Community Tool Box
Suggested Post-work: After the training, attend the regularly scheduled TA webinar. Albert Gay will further discuss and process the training material with grantees and assist with next steps for building culturally competent organizations, i.e., assessments, action steps, and policies.
Additional Resources:
Date: January 6
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Topics: Evaluation, Results, Measure, Data, Interpretation, Process, Outcome, Logic Models, Strategic Decisions
Format/Location: Online via Zoom. Access link after registration via the Prevention Insights training portal.
Description: In a recent workforce assessment, recipients of DMHA funding reported a high need of evaluation education and training. Specifically, the areas of need reported were: deciding what to measure/evaluate, creating an evaluation plan, creating an evaluation report, communicating evaluation results (format, readability, timing, relevance, quality), deciding when to measure (when and how often), understanding process vs outcome evaluation, linking logic models to evaluation findings, understanding and interpreting evaluation data, and using evaluation data to guide the next steps. This training will be designed as a workshop focused on specific participant knowledge and needs, which will be informed by an assessment (read pre-work below). Prevention Insights staff with evaluation expertise will facilitate this training.
Who should attend: Grantees are required to attend this training. SABG-funded organizations are strongly encouraged to invite program facilitators, coalition members, and the evaluation workgroup.
IC&RC CPS Domains related to this training: Domain 1: Task 1, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18
Suggested Pre-work: Before the training, Prevention Insights will send out an assessment. This assessment will be a chance to directly survey grantees and gauge their knowledge and needs regarding evaluation. The training will be tailored from the results.
Suggested Post-work: After the training, attend the regularly scheduled TA webinar. TA and evaluation staff will facilitate discussion from the workshop.
Additional Resources: Additional resources will be provided after the assessment informs the participant needs.
Grantees can attend a professional development event of their choice. Grantees must be able to obtain a certificate of participation or completion to upload to Corkboard. Events must be related to prevention science, areas of the Strategic Prevention Framework (assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, evaluation, cultural competency, sustainability) or subtopics within the framework, i.e., data collection, evidence-based strategies, fidelity, health disparities, coalitions, fundraising, etc. Prevention Insights maintains an online calendar of events for National and local webinars, symposiums, trainings, conferences, and other events; grantees can locate events on this site if needed.
Note: Grantees may consider attending CADCA’s National Leadership Forum in National Harbor, MD this month. The Forum is a 4-day conference packed with multiple adult and youth-oriented opportunities to learn the latest strategies to fight substance misuse and hear from nationally known experts and policymakers with a full day dedicated to Capitol Hill events. The Forum is held in the Washington, DC area every year in February and brings together more than 2,700 participants representing community anti-drug coalitions, government leaders, youth, addiction treatment professionals, researchers, educators, law enforcement professionals, youth, and faith-based leaders.
Date: March 2, 2022
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm EST
Topics: Mental health, Shared risk factors, Data, Needs, Special Populations, Trauma-informed Approach
Format/Location: Online via Zoom. Access link after registration via the Prevention Insights training portal.
Description: This event will serve as a mental health update for prevention specialists. Participants will learn the current main contributors to mental health problems, best practices for prevention and treatment, and review needs assessment data.
The training will include:
Jasynda Radanovich will facilitate this training. Jasynda is an instructor of Mental Health First Aid and Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training. She is a trainer of trainers for Communities That Care and Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment. She has experience as a technical assistance project officer, providing guidance and leadership to communities to interpret and prioritize data, build coalition capacity, plan for sustainability, select and implement evidence-based strategies with fidelity and overall compliance with state-funded contracts. Ms. Radanovich also serves an adjunct faculty instructor for the School of Public Health-Bloomington and is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist.
Who should attend: Grantees are required to attend this training. SABG-funded organizations are encouraged to invite staff, program facilitators, coalition members and anyone who helps with strategic planning.
IC&RC CPS Domains related to this training: Domain 1: Task 1, 2, 6, 7. Domain 2: Task 1, 2. Domain 4: Task 4. Domain 6: Task 1, 3, 4.
Suggested Pre-work: Read The Impact of COVID-19 on Minority Mental Health from the National Council on Mental Wellbeing
Suggested Post-work: Review mental health awareness toolkits. Participant in the regularly scheduled TA webinar to discuss and share ideas of community mental health awareness events and promotion.
Additional Resources:
Date: April 5
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm EST
Topics: Data, Assessment, Cultural Competence, Unreached Populations, Cultural Responsiveness
Format/Location: As of publication of calendar in July 2021, this training is anticipated to be in-person at an Indianapolis venue TBA. COVID-19 mandates may change this to online in which case the dates will remain the same and Zoom will be utilized.
Description: This workshop will focus on data collection, specifically collecting data from unreached populations, incorporating cultural competency into data collection, and assessing cultural responsiveness within prevention strategies. Albert Gay will lead this training, along with training staff from Prevention Insights. Albert has accumulated vast experience on cultural competency, health disparities, and social determinants of health. He facilitates each session with an emphasis on cultural humility and institutional accountability.
As a result of the training, participants can expect to be able to:
Who should attend: Grantees are required to attend this training. SABG-funded organizations are strongly encouraged to invite coalition members and the data workgroup.
IC&RC CPS Domains related to this training: Domain 1: Task 2, 5, 18, 19. Domain 4: Task 2, 3, 7.
Suggested Pre-work: Read and review Practical Strategies for Culturally Competent Evaluation by the CDC
Suggested Post-work: Participants will be assigned post-work at the training event.
Additional Resources:
Date: May 5
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Topics: Sustainability, Ownership, Community, Funding, Systems Change, Planning, Distributed Action
Format/Location: As of publication of calendar in July 2021, this training is anticipated to be in-person at an Indianapolis venue TBA. COVID-19 mandates may change this to online in which case the dates will remain the same and Zoom will be utilized.
Description: The cross cutting Strategic Prevention Framework principle of sustainability is perhaps the most important aspect of prevention. In order to keep up the remarkable, collaborative work of coalitions, prevention specialists and grantees must keep sustainability as a top priority; however, with the many tasks and responsibilities that fill each day, sustainability can often be thought of as ‘something to tackle later’. Given that grantees know the main components of sustainability, this training will focus on group discussion, problem-solving and future activities that support coalitions. Emphasis will be placed on community ownership, leadership among stakeholders, and diversifying funding streams. Staff from Prevention Insights will facilitate this training, with insight and collaboration from PTTC.
Who should attend: Grantees are required to attend this training. SABG-funded organizations are strongly encouraged to invite staff, program facilitators, coalition members, and members of the sustainability workgroup.
IC&RC CPS Domains related to this training: Domain 1: Task 1, 4, 16, 18, 19. Domain 3: Task 1, 7, 8. Domain 4: Task 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8.
Suggested Pre-work: Take the online course Sustainability on the Prevention Insights training portal.
Suggested Post-work: Post work will be given during the training. Post work also includes quarterly sustainability update reports uploaded to Corkboard.
Additional Resources:
Grantees can attend a professional development event of their choice. Grantees must be able to obtain a certificate of participation or completion to upload to Corkboard. Events must be related to prevention science, areas of the Strategic Prevention Framework (assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, evaluation, cultural competency, sustainability) or subtopics within the framework, i.e., data collection, evidence-based strategies, fidelity, health disparities, coalitions, fundraising, etc. Prevention Insights maintains an online calendar of events for National and local webinars, symposiums, trainings, conferences, and other events; grantees can locate events on this site if needed.
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