Updates & Information
We aim to be a bridge between our local communities and our regional partners in order to ensure that people in need of prevention and support services throughout their substance use and mental health journey can feel supported in receiving the best interventions and care. We do this by ensuring a commitment to evidence based and culturally inclusive resources and information from our funder as well as key partners across the Great Lakes region.
SAMHSA
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
TTC
The TTC program is comprised of three networks: the Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC), the Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC), and the Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTC).
ORN
The Opioid Response Network is a coalition of 46 national organizations, representing over 2 million constituents, providing education and training opportunities across the prevention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction of opioid, stimulant and other substance use disorders.
National Centers of Excellence
The Centers of Excellence develop and disseminate training and technical assistance for healthcare practitioners on issues related to addressing behavioral health disparities.
SAMHSA
White House Challenge: Saving Lives From Overdose
The White House is inviting stakeholders across all sectors to commit to save lives by increasing training on and access to life-saving opioid overdose reversal medications.
TTC Highlights
Social media can be a powerful tool in our substance misuse prevention work. This 90-minute webinar will address ways to navigate these challenges. Join us to learn how to develop and implement manageable and effective social media plans.
The transfer of work from a leader to their direct reports increases the efficiency of a team because now the leader can work on the things only they can do. This approach has the benefit of helping employees grow by giving them increasingly demanding and complex work. This session describes how to start delegating effectively right away.
Wound Care & Xylazine
This webinar focuses on increasing knowledge among providers in the assessment and treatment of wounds as related to intravenous drug and xylazine use.
ORN
Community Supervision and MOUD Toolkit
Many people on community supervision who have an opioid use disorder never get the high-quality care needed to recover. There are many reasons for this including logistical barriers, lack of access to evidence-based treatments, and stigma. As a professional working with people on probation/ parole, you can change that. The toolkit provides knowledge and resources to respond to the treatment needs of individuals under supervision.
National Centers of Excellence
Featured Center
National Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions
This Center is the home of the newest evidence-based resources, tools and support for organizations working to integrate primary and behavioral health care. The Center’s team of experts in organizational readiness, integrated care models, workforce & clinical practice, health & wellness, and financing & sustainability are ready to partner with providers to create a customized approach to advance integrated care and health outcomes.
Boys do cry: Rural Michigan men are opening up about mental health
Reports show that men living in rural parts of the state are the most at risk for suicide—and Michigan legislators want to help them.
According to a 2023 report by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 80% of the suicide deaths that occurred in Michigan in 2021 were men. That’s a total of 1,200 Michigan men who died by their own hand.
Dated stereotypes of traditional masculinity teach many men that reaching out for help is a “weakness,” and they’re still very much alive in rural communities. This stigma—combined with limited access to mental health services and increased access to firearms—can have tragic consequences.
The ‘Gander: Michigan News You Can Use, by Lucas Henkel, March 22, 2024
Alcohol Related ED Visits – Short Report
The Drug Abuse Warning Network recently published this report focusing on alcohol related emergency department visits in 2023.
National Health Service Corps Provides More in 2024
Are you a clinician looking for ways to pay off your student loans? Now is the time to apply for one of our National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programs.
This year’s programs are offering increased funding for eligible clinicians, including an increase of 50% in the two-year NHSC Loan Repayment Program award amount (increased to $75,000) for full-time primary care participants.
HRSA is also addressing language-access barriers to health care with a $5,000 award enhancement to providers who provide Spanish-speaking services in direct care to patients with limited English-speaking skills. The award is available to eligible applicants in all three loan repayment programs and is in addition to the maximum award amounts.
The application closes on Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Health Equity
The Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence is hosting a virtual foundational training series throughout the month of April. Sessions are focused on trauma, racial equity, CLAS standards, and building cross-cultural competence. All sessions are free with continuing education credit available.
