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Hidden In Plain Sight TC goes Virtual!

May 25, 2020

Hidden In Plain Sight Tri-Cities has been available around the state in person for 2 years now!!  As we celebrate our 2 year anniversary, we know we must adapt and grow our program!! As times have changed over the past few months, so have delivery methods for getting information to our communities.  HIPS TC is now being offered with virtual options, including teacher training (with clock hours).  

This presentation is designed to expand your knowledge of youth trends and start great conversations around risky or problem behaviors.  Presentations are generally 2 hours, but adaptations can be made to accomadate your needs.  Several funding sources can be used, as many topics are focused on during delivery.  Topics include: nicotine, cannabis, alcohol, inhalents, prescription medication, self harm, online safety, risk factors, protective factors and more! For more information about this interactive presentation please call Jennifer Dorsett (Facilitator) at 509-851-1348 or email jennifer.dorsett.sac@gmail.com.

"One more friendly reminder" - Seeking input from DFC & CPWI grantees on tobacco & vapor product prevention work in WA

May 20, 2020

Thank you to everyone who has already responded to this query! I want to be sure not to miss anyone in this round of stakeholder input to WA DOH's Tobacco Program (there will be future opportunities). Please review my post and respond via the link below by Tuesday May 26th, end of day. Thank you!

All interested CPWI and DFC program leaders in WA are invited to participate in one-hour Zoom meeting interviews in May or early June about your organization’s priorities, collaborations, and viewpoint on partnerships for tobacco/vapor product work in Washington state.

I am working on behalf of the Tobacco and Vapor Products Prevention and Control Program at the Department of Health as part of the initial stage of an initiative to support, recharge, and expand partnerships to increase our effectiveness on tobacco/vapor product policies and programs. Responses will not be directly attributed to you or your organization. All feedback will be summarized and aggregated with those of other interviewees. Providing written responses to questions is another option for those not available for an hour-long interview. The state Department of Health will provide additional opportunities for stakeholder input as this project progresses.

If you are interested in participating in an interview, please fill out this short Google Form to send your response and contact info to me:  https://forms.gle/LvYn4psHUGT9vVRL9  Please responsd by May 26th, end of day, thank you!

I am sending similar interview invitations to an array of organizations working on tobacco and vapor product prevention in WA. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at margaret.shield@cehstrategies or 206-499-5452.

Margaret Shield, PhD  (pronouns: she/her/hers)

Community Environmental Health Strategies, LLC
Smart Science & Policy for Our Health and Environment
Seattle, WA
margaret.shield@CEHStrategies.com 206-499-5452
www.CEHstrategies.com

One-Session Alcohol, Vaping & Marijuana Use Prevention: Intro to Prevention Plus Wellness Programs: Free Webinar

May 20, 2020

Session Objectives:

  1. Examine alcohol, vaping & marijuana use Prevention Plus Wellness screening & brief interventions
  2. List differences between typical substance use prevention and Prevention Plus Wellness programs
  3. Explore theory and research supporting brief and multi-health risk behavior interventions
  4. Describe options, settings, steps and adaptations for implementing and evaluating PPW programs.

Register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p552m3LvT2CXWcQI4tgw7A

Length: 60 minutes 

Date: Wednesday May 27th         

Time: 11:30am ET/8:30am PT 

CEU Certificate: CEU certificate available upon completing webinar and requesting certificate

Learn more: http://preventionpluswellness.com

 

More Online Prevention Program Training Opportunities

Online PPW Program Implementer Workshop: https://preventionpluswellness.com/products/live-online-certified-program-implementer-training

Online PPW Program Training of Trainer Workshop: https://preventionpluswellness.com/products/live-online-certified-training-of-trainer-workshop

Youth Leadership Training in Providing PPW Programs: https://preventionpluswellness.com/products/ppw-youth-leadership-training-onsite-workshop

PPW Program Training Schedule: https://preventionpluswellness.com/pages/program-training-schedule

Survey to assess alcohol use during COVID-19

May 14, 2020

Researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore are conducting a research study to assess alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic and to better understand how the stress of COVID-19 is impacting our lives and our drinking patterns. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous.

By completing the survey, you can choose to be entered in a raffle to win one of several $25 gift cards. Your feedback will also help provide guidance to researchers, psychologists, and policymakers.

Consider sharing this survey broadly. To access the survey, click here: https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_88I9C9j3s4fBCex

If you have any other questions, please contact the co-PI Dr. Elyse Grossman at elyse2@umbc.edu.

Prevention Plus Wellness Youth 7-Day Goal Challenge

May 11, 2020

The Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) Youth 7-Day Goal Challenge is a free, quick and easy tool to help youth plan and initiate behavior change aimed at avoiding substance use and increasing protective wellness behaviors.

Designed for prevention and health specialists and parents, the PPW 7-Day Goal Challenge is an adaptation of the goal setting component found in all evidence-based and evidence-informed Prevention Plus Wellness programs.

Research shows goal setting is an effective strategy in behavior change and can increase youth self-regulation skills to set, monitor and achieve desired healthy lifestyle improvements. 

Learn more: https://preventionpluswellness.com/blogs/news/prevention-plus-wellness-youth-7-day-goal-challenge

 

May is mental health awareness month

May 6, 2020

May is mental health awareness month. One in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. The Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and their affiliates acknowledge the month so that millions of people can be reached through virtual events.

Everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health.Tools 2 Thrive will provide practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and improve coping skills. Check out the resources below for virtual, events, training, and resources. We hope that you care for yourselves as well as those you serve.

Resources

3 Steps for Providing Prevention Plus Wellness Programs

May 4, 2020

3 Steps for Providing Prevention Plus Wellness Programs: Video

Description: Three easy steps are described for implementing any of the single-session evidence-based and evidence-informed substance use Prevention Plus Wellness programs that promote protective wellness behaviors among youth and young adults.  8 minutes long.

View Video: https://youtu.be/sPlnNFvfXyA

National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC Network recruiting mentors and mentees for Leadership Academy

May 4, 2020

Interested mentors and mentees are encouraged to submit applications from Native behavioral health professionals for the 2020-2021 National American Indian and Alaska Native Leadership Academy Cohort. 

Applications are due May 31. Applications can either be completed online or downloaded and submitted to AIANLeadership-Acad@uiowa.edu.

National Prevention Week 2020, May 10–16

May 4, 2020

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations (SAMHSA) National Prevention Week (NPW) is a public education platform that promotes prevention year-round through providing ideas, capacity-building, tools, and resources to help individuals and communities make substance use prevention happen every day.


NPW culminates in May by recognizing the important work that communities have done throughout the year to inspire action and prevent substance use and mental disorders.

Each day this week, SAMHSA will focus on a specific health theme related to prevention. SAMHSA provides free publications, tip sheets, and resource centers for each of the 2020 daily themes to educate and discuss in your community:

Prevention Challenge
Take your best selfie and tell us where prevention happens for you! This year’s Prevention Challenge shows us that substance misuse prevention happens in a lot of places, spaces, and communities. Follow #PreventionHappensHere on social media.

Planning Toolkit
By hosting a prevention-related event or activity during NPW, or at any time of year, you can help raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health. Check out the Planning Toolkit (available in English and Spanish) for templates, tools, and support for organizing your own prevention events and activities.
 

Seeking input from DFC & CPWI grantees - tobacco & vapor product prevention work in WA

May 4, 2020

May 4, 2020

All interested CPWI and DFC program leaders in WA are invited to participate in one-hour Zoom meeting interviews in May or early June about your organization’s priorities, collaborations, and viewpoint on partnerships for tobacco/vapor product work in Washington state.

I am working on behalf of the Tobacco and Vapor Products Prevention and Control Program at the Department of Health as part of the initial stage of an initiative to support, recharge, and expand partnerships to increase our effectiveness on tobacco/vapor product policies and programs. Responses will not be directly attributed to you or your organization. All feedback will be summarized and aggregated with those of other interviewees. Providing written responses to questions is another option for those not available for an hour-long interview. The state Department of Health will provide additional opportunities for stakeholder input as this project progresses.

If you are interested in participating in an interview, please fill out this short Google Form to send your response and contact info to me:  https://forms.gle/LvYn4psHUGT9vVRL9  Responses by May 11th are greatly appreciated.

I am sending similar interview invitations to an array of organizations working on tobacco and vapor product prevention in WA. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at margaret.shield@cehstrategies or 206-499-5452.

Margaret Shield, PhD  (pronouns: she/her/hers)

Community Environmental Health Strategies, LLC
Smart Science & Policy for Our Health and Environment
Seattle, WA
margaret.shield@CEHStrategies.com 206-499-5452
www.CEHstrategies.com

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