Find opportunities to learn more about trauma-informed care
April 2026
April 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd
10:30am - 12pm
This training will assist participants in understanding the fundamentals of contingency management (CM) and developing a plan for CM implementation in their organization or clinical setting. Special attention will be paid to the use of CM as a primary treatment for stimulant use disorders.
April 2nd
1pm – 2pm
More Good Days Together: 2026 Mental Health Month Kickoff
Since founding Mental Health Month (also known as Mental Health Awareness Month) in 1949, Mental Health America (MHA) has led the nationwide effort every May to promote mental wellness. This year, we are on a mission to help people have more good days, together. This virtual event is designed to help you prepare for participating in Mental Health Month. We’ll highlight strategies for championing mental health in your community, share new tools, and provide ideas on meaningful ways to get involved.
April 2nd
1pm - 2:15pm
Beyond PTSD: A Deeper Look at Workforce Stress for First Responders and Helping Professions
While PTSD often takes center stage in conversations about occupational stress, many first responders and helping professionals face a broader, more complex range of challenges. This powerful and insightful webinar goes beyond PTSD to examine the deeper neurological and emotional impacts of working in high-stress, trauma-exposed environments. Participants will explore how trauma affects the brain over time and gain a deeper understanding of often-overlooked conditions like compassion fatigue, moral injury, and burnout. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and real-world experience, this session offers practical tools to recognize symptoms early, understand their root causes, and build meaningful strategies for resilience, healing, and long-term well-being in the workplace.
April 2nd
3pm - 4:15pm
Resilient Optimism: Falling Forward in Human-Serving Systems
Working in criminal justice—whether on the front line, in supervision, or leadership—requires grit, compassion, and an unwavering sense of purpose. But even the most dedicated professionals can find themselves worn down by constant demands, systemic barriers, and the emotional toll of the work. In a field where change comes slowly and setbacks are common, how do you keep going without losing yourself in the process? This webinar is a call to reconnect with what drew you to this work in the first place. Join Dr. Alexandra Walker for an honest and uplifting conversation about resilient optimism—the ability to stay grounded in hope and purpose, even when things don’t go as planned. Explore what it means to fail forward in this profession, and how to turn daily challenges into moments of growth, connection, and learning.
April 3rd
11:30am – 12:30pm
Equipping Faith Communities for Prevention: Strategies, Systems, & Credentials
This webinar will equip faith community leaders and partners with practical, prevention-based resources that can be immediately applied within their congregations and ministries. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the state and national prevention systems that support faith-based organizations and how to effectively engage with them. The session will also explore how prevention credentials strengthen both individual leadership and the broader prevention system. Attendees will leave with actionable tools, increased system awareness, and a deeper understanding of how faith communities play a vital role in advancing prevention efforts. (P4)
April 3rd
12pm - 1pm
Evidence-Based Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders Among Populations at Elevated Risk for HIV
This session is part of NAHEWD's national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. The series highlights various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder (SUD) in people at risk for and living with HIV. This lecture will review safety optimization strategies and evidence-based treatments for stimulant use disorders, including special attention to populations at elevated risk of HIV.
April 6th
2pm - 3pm
Words Matter: Language and Stigma Reduction
The Words Matter webinar, a snapshot of the Faces & Voices of Recovery signature Our Stories Have Power training, explores how our words affect people in recovery. It shows how to use our words to trade discrimination for dignity for people living with substances and perform language audits of our organizations. The webinar discusses research on common terminology and debunks commonly held beliefs and myths. Participants will learn ways to eliminate stigmatizing language through storytelling and conducting a stigma audit.
April 6th
1pm - 2:15pm
Re-Play: Organizational Stress - From the Frontline Perspective
Organizational stress remains one of the biggest challenges in justice and helping professions. Communication breakdowns, overwhelming workloads, and shifting workplace expectations have left frontline staff struggling with pressures that come not from the job itself, but from the system around it. In this session, Brenda Dietzman shines a light on the root causes of organizational stress and, more importantly, how frontline workers can take back control. From practical communication strategies to career reflections to purpose-driven resilience, Brenda offers clear, real-world tools that can make daily work healthier and more sustainable. If you have ever asked yourself, “Is this stress coming from the work, from me, or from the organization?,” this webinar is for you.
April 7th
10am - 11:30am
Cultural Competency Versus Cultural Humility
This session challenges prevention professionals to evaluate their current approach to working across cultures. We will analyze the limitations of a "cultural competency" model and introduce cultural humility as a framework centered on continuous self-assessment, institutional accountability, and respect for community expertise. Deepen your understanding of your own cultural lens to build more equitable and respectful prevention programs.
April 7th
10am – 12pm
Reducing the Harm of Alcohol Use
Current research findings have highlighted various factors associated with the steady increase in alcohol consumption over the last several years. The pandemic has forced the American population to deal with unprecedented challenges, and many have turned to alcohol to deal with the stress of an unfamiliar and unstable environment. A major portion of these persons don’t meet the criteria of Alcohol Use Disorder, but are at risk of developing serious health problems and other psychosocial consequences. This interactive webinar will present on the risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption, the impact of alcohol on the body, identify tools and approaches for screening alcohol use, and prevention strategies to address risk behavior.
April 7th
3pm - 4:15pm
Bearing the Bad News with Trauma-Informed Communication
When you’re the bearer of bad news, words matter. Communicators walk a tightrope when sharing information about tragic or sensitive cases. What factors should a public safety agency consider when releasing details about violent crime? How can language convey facts clearly without causing unnecessary harm? And how do we balance public release laws, victim rights, and ethical concerns around graphic content? This webinar offers a framework for trauma-informed communication, providing practical guidance for those who deliver difficult messages under pressure. PIOs, victim advocates, and anyone in public-facing or customer service roles will leave better equipped to communicate with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.
April 7th
5am - 6am
Integrated Support for Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
This webinar will look at integrated support and how it addresses mental health disorders and substance use disorders within a single, coordinated treatment plan. It will cover comprehensive assessment, collaborative treatment planning, evidence-based interventions, continuity of care, and holistic support. It will also address the more severe symptoms, higher relapse rates, and poorer overall outcomes associated with treating each disorder separately, and the importance of early identification and multidisciplinary teams in supporting long-term recovery. (Hosted by ISSUP in Pakistan, 5AM is correct for EDT).
April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
6pm - 9:15pm
Prevention Education Series: Spring 2026
This 8-week course is meant for those new to the field of prevention to prepare them for the workforce and credentialing. Participants will gain knowledge of basic prevention theory and its application in communities. Upon completion of the series, participants will have earned 3 hours in each of the prevention content areas needed for the Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant credential.
April 8th
8am - 9am
Reimagining Prevention: What Really Works for Youth - From Evidence to Practice to Systems
This webinar brings together international experts from Mexico, Singapore, and Kenya, with facilitation by a distinguished Malaysian expert, offering a rich, multi-perspective exploration of evidence-based prevention for youth.
April 8th
9am - 10am
Welcome to Prevention was designed to give the newest members of our prevention community just a taste of what prevention is (and isn't) while also understanding their next steps in getting their prevention credentials. Participants will leave with additional resources, able to identify where they can go next to begin their prevention education journey. Please note: This course is designed for individuals who have just started their prevention journey and have either not gotten their RA or have only gotten their RA in the previous months. (P2)
April 8th
9am - 12:15pm
This training helps providers explore the impact of their own beliefs, perceptions, behaviors, and communication patterns on the change process. Through reflective exercises, guided dialogue, and practical skill-building activities, participants will examine personal and professional constructs that may facilitate or hinder engagement. Key elements of the MI-consistent change process, including eliciting change talk, responding to ambivalence, and fostering autonomy, will be introduced and practiced within the context of diverse behavioral and physical healthcare settings. Participants will also identify behaviors that may inadvertently lead to disengagement or resistance and develop strategies to remove barriers to effective, client-centered practice.
April 8th
10am – 11:30am
This session examines how electronic health records (EHRs), Artificial Intelligence, and health insurance processes can inadvertently compromise confidentiality for adolescents and young adults receiving substance-use-related care. Building on foundational consent and confidentiality principles (Part 1- Consent and Confidentiality Issues in Adolescent Substance Use Care), it reviews practical strategies clinicians and systems can use to protect sensitive information across documentation, billing, and communication workflows. The session integrates current adolescent confidentiality policy guidance and emerging literature to support ethically and legally sound practice in complex care environments.
April 8th
12pm – 1:30pm
Breaking the Cycle: Preventing Substance Use Disorders in children & Youth
The webinar is intended to explore practical strategies for preventing opioid, stimulant, and other substance use disorders among children and youth affected by addiction in their families and communities. Participants will learn how early exposure to substance use, chronic stress, and community conditions can increase vulnerability over time—and how protective factors like connection, stability, belonging, and healthy coping skills can reduce risk. The session highlights what families, schools, and community helpers can do early to support resilience and interrupt cycles of addiction before they take hold.
April 8th
1pm - 2:30pm
VitalCog: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace
The VitalCog in the Workplace program trains employees at all levels of an organization to recognize the critical importance of suicide prevention, while creating opportunities for open conversations and access to resources within the workplace. Our vision is to cultivate a workplace community of employees who aspire to eliminate the devastating impact of suicide.
April 8th
2pm – 3:30pm
Family Resilience in Black Kinship Care: Perspectives of Children Caregivers, & Birth Parents
Explore the unique history and use of kinship care in the Black community, one of the community’s enduring family strengths. The presentation will review how family dynamics contribute to positive outcomes for children living in kinship care. It will also highlight risk and promotive factors affecting the health of Black caregivers, with a primary focus on stress and Alzheimer’s disease. We will briefly discuss the role and influence of birth parents within kinship care families. This webinar will shed light on the vital role of intergenerational family relationships and community in shaping the well-being of Black kinship families.
April 8th
2pm – 3:30pm
Honoring Tradition, Advancing Healing: Medicaid & Indigenous Healing Practices
Please join the Opioid Response Network (ORN) for this webinar hosted for Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) grantees, Tribal organizations and communities. This engaging presentation explores how four states have leveraged federal Medicaid funding to support the integration of traditional healing practices into tribal and urban Indian healthcare systems as billable health services. Descriptions of the different approaches used by the four states and tribal heath programs will be provided followed by the presenter's experiences in assisting local health programs implement this new category of billable service. Indian Country examples of the importance of Indigenous healing as a sovereign and cultural right, and pathways to healing, will be discussed—while also identifying opportunities to advocate for and implement similar strategies within your own communities.
April 8th
6pm - 7:30pm
*in person, Logan Hocking Library, Logan OH
Partnering for Strong Families
Empowering families to manage stress, advocate for their children, and be well.
April 9th
9am - 12:15pm
Engaging People in Conversations About Change
Effective engagement is a foundational component of behavioral healthcare, directly influencing treatment adherence, therapeutic alliance, and client outcomes. Research consistently demonstrates that high-quality listening and accurate empathy are critical skills for fostering meaningful engagement and facilitating behavior change. This training provides behavioral and physical health professionals with practical knowledge and skills to enhance communication, build rapport, and support client-centered care.
April 9th
9:30am – 12:30pm
Using SBIRT to Address Substance Use in Mental Health Settings
Screening for substance use can help to discern between symptoms that may seem to result from a mental health condition but may actually be substance use related. By incorporating screening, brief interventions and referral to treatment (SBIRT) in practice, clinicians can identify and intervene with individuals who are experiencing psychosocial or health conditions related to their substance use. This interactive learning event will review intersections of psychoactive substances and mental illness, impact on mental illness diagnosis and treatment, and benefits of how SBIRT can augment successful outcomes for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
April 9th
10am - 11am
Beyond the Birthdate: Treating Substance Use in Older Adults
Substance use among older adults is a growing yet often overlooked concern in both behavioral health care and physical health care. This one-hour training will provide participants with an understanding of the unique factors that contribute to substance use in later life, including physical health changes, loss, social isolation, and medication interactions. The session will also address how stigma—both societal and internalized—impacts help-seeking behaviors and engagement in treatment.
April 9th
10am - 11am
A New Era in Mental Health and Addiction Access
For many, the biggest challenge to effective mental health and substance use treatment is not a lack of services. Often, the complexities of the behavioral health landscape make it difficult to access timely and accurate information about available services. Incomplete service directories, outdated listings, and confusing jargon create barriers at critical moments.
Join us to learn how RecoveryRachel, Ohio’s cutting-edge, statewide mental health care portal, transforms how people find licensed and certified mental health and substance use treatment.
This state-of-the-art resource connects individuals, families, caretakers, behavioral health professionals, and responders to licensed and certified providers across Ohio. Informed by people with lived experience, treatment providers, clinicians, families, and caretakers, the system prioritizes accuracy and usability.
This session explores how Ohio is implementing a first-of-its-kind statewide framework for treatment navigation, the design principles that support sustained accuracy, and the role of provider engagement to sustain integrity. Attendees will gain practical insights for building durable, human-centered access systems that improve care connections today while adapting for the future.
April 9th
1pm - 3pm
Breaking Barriers: The History & Stigma of Medication-Based Recovery
In this training, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of opioids, including their historical use as curatives, the evolution of early treatment programs, the rise of opioid addiction in the United States, societal responses, and the development of modern medications for opioid use disorder. The training will also address the harmful effects of provider-based stigma on recovery outcomes. Through reflective exercises and guided dialogue, participants will explore personal and professional beliefs that shape their interactions with individuals experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. They will be encouraged to examine their own perspectives on addiction and recovery and deepen their understanding of the benefits of medications for opioid use disorder.
April 9th
2pm - 3pm
Exploring Pathways to Recovery
This webinar will teach participants to develop a definition of recovery, recognize the differences between clinical, non-clinical and self-management pathways, and understand the various ways that individuals can get into and maintain recovery.
April 10th
10am – 11am
While consistently focused on helping others, professionals can experience challenges in practicing self-care for themselves. This brief, interactive conversation is an opportunity to intentionally prioritize worker wellness, review practices, and experience the benefits of intentional and simple self-care actions.
April 10th
10am - 1:15pm
Counseling Skills for Non-Clinicians: Practical Strategies for Effective Communication and Support
This training equips call specialists and other helping professionals who are not licensed therapists with practical tools to support the people they serve without stepping into a clinical role. Participants will learn the foundations of a helping relationship, including role clarity, boundaries and scope of practice. They will then build core communication skills such as active listening, effective questioning, reflecting content and emotions, and responding to distress in a calm, supportive way. The session also introduces case management fundamentals—gathering key information, identifying needs, making appropriate referrals and collaborating with other providers—along with basic system navigation and goal-setting strategies. Through brief teaching segments, demonstrations, small-group practice and case scenarios, participants will apply skills to realistic situations from their own work settings. At the workshop’s conclusion, attendees will be better able to listen effectively, communicate empathy, recognize red flags, connect people to appropriate resources and care for themselves while doing emotionally demanding work.
April 13th
1pm - 2:30pm
QPR (Question, Persuade, & Refer) Training
The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
April 13th
1pm - 4:15pm
Leveraging Digital Platforms: Marketing & Social Media in Prevention
In today’s digital age, reaching a large audience for your prevention message means turning to social media and let’s face it – using social media can be intimidating! From choosing the right platform to understanding its features and creating a campaign, the process can feel overwhelming, even for experienced social media users. If you have ever felt this way, then this training is for you! Best suited for beginner prevention professionals, participants will learn how to leverage popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to enhance their prevention messaging. Gain practical tips on using hashtags, timing your posts, and managing misinformation. This session will empower you to build and execute effective social media campaigns and equip you with the necessary tools to effectively use social media in your prevention strategies. Let’s get started and make a difference through the power of social media! (P3)
April 13th
2pm - 3pm
Guiding Principles of Recovery
This webinar will explore definitions of recovery and the 10 guiding principles, drawing on research, practice, and personal experience of recovering individuals. Participants will advance their understanding of the four major dimensions that support a life in recovery: home, health, purpose, and community. Understanding the guiding principles will help advance recovery opportunities and apply these concepts for use by peers, families, funders, providers, and others.
April 13th & April 14th
1pm – 2:30pm
Deescalation, Basic Tools for Social Workers (2-part webinar)
Difficult moments don’t have to grow into "incidents" that can threaten client engagement and retention. This workshop is designed to equip participants with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions.
April 14th
10am -12pm
Unlocking Recovery: Medications & the Brain’s Role in Addiction
This training offers healthcare professionals a deeper understanding of how chronic substance use reshapes the brain and drives addictive behaviors. Participants will explore three critical brain regions—the basal ganglia, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex—and discover how changes in these areas correspond to the stages of addiction: binge/intoxication, withdrawal and negative affect, and preoccupation/anticipation. Through this lens, attendees will gain insights to better support individuals navigating the challenges of addiction.
April 14th
12pm - 1pm
Women and Substance Use Disorder: Treatment Success and Barriers to Care
Historically, Women’s treatment approaches were based on the experiences of men in treatment. There are unique needs that women carry that must be acknowledged and addressed to be successful in treatment. Psychological, biological, and socioeconomic experiences must be considered and integrated into gender-based treatment for women with substance use disorder (SUD). Decades of research have shown that the variables within the lives of women and the barriers for women's treatment, including child rearing, trauma, unstable housing, co-occurring mental illness, and medical issues being addressed along with SUD treatment, will help to improve retention and other positive outcomes for women. Additionally, contemporary research highlights that women experience distinct pathways into substance use, faster progression to dependence, and more complex recovery trajectories, often shaped by intersecting biological, psychological, and social determinants of health. Participants will explore how stigma, fear of child welfare involvement, and systemic inequities can create barriers to treatment access and continuity of care. The training underscores the growing body of evidence supporting integrated treatment approaches that combine SUD services with mental health care, trauma-specific interventions, and primary healthcare, demonstrating improved outcomes in treatment retention, maternal-child health, and recovery stability. (C1)
April 14th
12pm – 2pm
Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Workshop
Firearms are the most used means in veteran suicide. Lethal means safety, an evidence-based intervention, focuses on how to improve the voluntary secure storage of firearms and other lethal means to help reduce suicidal behavior. Increasing the time and space between when suicidal thoughts occur and accessing lethal means has the potential to be lifesaving.
This workshop is offered at no cost and is designed for peers, friends, family, and clinical providers of veterans to enhance their knowledge about engaging in lethal means safety conversations. This course provides practical tools and tips for facilitating discussions that promote the voluntary secure storage of firearms.
April 14th
1pm - 2:15pm
Trauma-Informed Debriefs: Seeking Support Without Sliming
Talking with trusted others about the disturbing things we’ve seen, heard, and experienced on the job can be an important way to process trauma. But when these conversations happen ad hoc—often through graphic “gory story” sharing—they can unintentionally spread vicarious trauma. This “trauma contagion” effect can undermine morale, drain productivity, and contribute to burnout, absenteeism, and turnover. That’s why it’s essential to approach informal debriefing in a safe, trauma-informed way. This webinar explores the purpose and power of informal debriefing conversations and offers a simple, four-step process that anyone can use to talk about the realities of the job without causing additional harm to themselves or others. You’ll learn key trauma-informed principles and how to apply them in daily interactions that support connection, recovery, and resilience.
April 14th
3pm – 4:30pm
Community Informed Justice Diversion and Care
The Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) is a key tool to help communities identify strategies to implement policies and programs that divert people with mental illness from the criminal justice system. By detailing how people come into contact and move through the system, this model helps communities identify resources and service gaps that prevent them from reaching their diversion and treatment goals. The SIM has changed how communities think and plan for mental health diversion and treatment, and in doing so has impacted countless lives. But despite progress, there are still barriers to making mental health services available to everyone. To address these concerns, Policy Research Associates Inc. (PRA) has developed a new application of the SIM to support more comprehensive and inclusive approaches to services and treatment. This webinar will present a new approach to leverage in SIM to ensure communities are considering their members’ unique needs. Using the lens of “nothing about us, without us”, this session will explore ways to identify the unique needs of communities and avoid pitfalls that can be barriers to success.
April 15th
8:45am – 12pm
Research shows that sustained recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs) depends on access to high quality recovery support services and the development of both internal and external recovery capital. This training examines the barriers faced by people with SUDs and their impact on health and wellbeing. Participants will clarify their role in creating and expanding meaningful access to quality recovery supports and strengthening recovery capital, reducing and eliminating barriers and improving wellness and long-term recovery outcomes.
April 15th
9am -11am
Foundations of Severe & Persistent Mental Health Disorders
This training provides behavioral and physical healthcare professionals with foundational knowledge of SPMI, including diagnostic criteria, symptom presentation, and the impact of co-occurring medical and substance use conditions. Participants will explore evidence-based treatment approaches, recovery-oriented strategies, and interdisciplinary care considerations to enhance clinical decision-making and support person-centered care.
April 15th
10:30am - 12pm
Leadership Training Series: Leading Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Discover how trauma and stress shape the brain and behavior, and what this means for leadership. Learn to recognize signs of dysregulation in the workplace, explore the core tenets of trauma-informed leadership, and apply strategies that build trust, safety, and resilience in your team.
April 15th
11am - 10:30am
Substance Use Prevention in Rural & Frontier Communities
This session is designed for anyone serving rural and frontier populations. Whether you’re based in an urban hub or a remote town, we will explore the unique considerations required for effective outreach. We’ll dive into the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), viewing each step through a rural lens to ensure your impact is sustainable and culturally relevant.
April 15th
1pm - 4:15pm
How to Use Statewide Gambling Campaigns to Impact Your Community
Ohio has a number of award-winning statewide problem gambling campaigns that contain a variety of tools designed to be used by local professionals. This workshop will review each campaign's website and toolkits in depth and help participants identify ways in which they can use the tools to enhance problem gambling education, information dissemination, and problem identification and referral efforts. No-cost personalization options will be highlighted as well as ways to use the campaigns to promote agency services. (P2)
April 15th
2pm - 3:30pm
Vulnerabilities at the Intersections: ACEs, Human Trafficking, and the Male Experience: Session 3: Male Call - Advocating forSurvivors: The Recognition and Treatment of Male Survivors.
Vulnerabilities at the Intersections: ACEs, Human Trafficking, and the Male Experience is a
webinar series examining how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), exploitation, and
trafficking intersect in the lives of boys and men. The series highlights often-overlooked
pathways to vulnerability, including the impact of trauma, social expectations of masculinity,
and systemic barriers that limit disclosure and access to support. Using a trauma-informed,
research-based approach, participants will gain insight into the male experience and learn
strategies for prevention, identification, and effective response that promote healing and
resilience.
April 15th & 16th
9am - 5pm
Together Forward: Action, Engagement & Advocacy in Suicide Prevention
Join us on April 15-16, 2026, for a two-day virtual conference, bringing together real voices and real work for connections in suicide prevention. Whether you're a clinician, community leader, first responder, or have lived experience, this event is designed for you. Gain actionable tools, build meaningful relationships, and earn CEUs, all from the convenience of your own space. Expect powerful keynotes, interactive engagement, and focused tracks on advocacy, programming, policy, and response. Join us to challenge stigma, build stronger systems, and be part of a worldwide movement to save lives.
April 15th
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Confused about the psychiatric medications? Don't know what questions to ask the doctor or pharmacist? Understanding mental health medications matters. This webinar breaks down the differences between antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics in clear, easy-to-understand terms so you can understand what they are, how they differ, and why it matters.
April 15th
Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care - Key Concepts & Core Principles
Trauma-informed care (TIC) has become a foundational framework for improving outcomes across behavioral and physical health settings. Research consistently demonstrates that exposure to trauma is widespread and can profoundly affect an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being, influencing engagement, treatment adherence, and recovery outcomes. This training provides an overview of the key concepts, research foundations, and core principles of trauma-informed care to strengthen understanding and application across service disciplines. Participants will explore the prevalence and impact of trauma; the neurobiological and behavioral effects of adverse experiences; and strategies for creating environments that promote safety, trust, empowerment, and collaboration. Through discussion and practical examples, attendees will gain insight into how trauma-informed approaches enhance person-centered care, reduce re-traumatization, and support resilience and recovery.
April 16th
10am – 11:30am
Learn how the opioid crisis evolved and why fentanyl shapes today’s landscape. Gain insight into key drivers, current trends, and Hamilton County’s public health response.
April 16th, 21st, & 23rd
11am - 12:30pm
How to Plan for Anything (Really): Solutions for Unexpected Changes
Uncertainty happens! Many organizations have been in a situation where they felt unprepared and were unsure how to adapt or adjust quickly to something new. Funding cuts, tragedy in your community, or news that changes quickly. This session will cover adaptation principles and specific strategies such as contingency planning. Participants will learn to apply the contingency planning process to adjust programs, budgets or mindsets, and they will learn from each other.
April 16th
11:30am – 1pm
How Trauma Impacts SUD & Subsequent Treatment Efforts
This session examines the role of trauma in the development, persistence, and treatment of substance use disorders (SUD). Participants will explore how traumatic experiences shape neurobiological stress systems, emotional regulation, and behavioral responses that influence substance use patterns and recovery trajectories. The presentation will also highlight how trauma histories affect treatment engagement, retention, and therapeutic alliance in addiction care settings. The goal is to equip clinicians and program leaders with a deeper conceptual framework for recognizing trauma-related dynamics and integrating trauma-informed approaches into SUD treatment environments.
April 16th
12pm - 2pm
*this training is for Athens, Hocking, & Vinton counties only*
Responding to Provider Trauma, Grief, and Loss Following Unintentional Lethal Overdose
The United States continues to be in the throes of an opioid crisis, with high numbers of individuals experiencing opioid use disorder (OUD) and death due to unintentional overdose. Recent reports find that the trend may be reversing for overdose deaths nationally. Although, even with improvements, Americans are still suffering through OUD and subsequent loss of life due to overdose contributing to the trauma responses of families, friends, communities, and treatment providers.
The literature is limited regarding emotional support for providers' grief and loss experiences after a lethal overdose of a patient, but the impact of patient death on providers is real. The processes to address the bureaucratic aspects are well-defined in the literature. Still, the emotional elements are lacking, and we find ourselves “on our own” in navigating through the healing process. This training will provide options for professionals to consider incorporating into practice to assist one another in self-care practices to move through the process of emotional healing after an overdose death.
April 16th
1pm - 2:30pm
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a 90-minute workshop for a general audience. It requires no prior training in mental health or suicide prevention. This training is open to the public, with a primary focus on military service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers.
Many people do not access behavioral or physical health care despite having thoughts of being at risk of suicide. Yet many of them signal to others – directly or indirectly – that they are struggling. This interactive workshop will provide friends, family, and others with information on how to recognize and respond to suicide risk, with an additional focus on reducing access to lethal means – especially firearms. Participants learn to talk with someone who might have these thoughts in a collaborative, non-judgmental, and supportive manner.
April 16th
1pm
Stimulant Use Disorder: Evidence-Based Interventions and Promising Approaches to Treatment
Stimulant use disorder is a growing public health concern, with increasing rates of methamphetamine and cocaine use nationwide. Unlike opioid use disorder, there are currently no FDA-approved medications specifically for stimulant use disorder, making effective treatment strategies especially critical. This webinar will provide a clear, accessible overview of stimulant use disorder, including the most common types of stimulants, how stimulant use disorder is diagnosed, and what researchers have learned so far about potential medications. It will also explore proven behavioral approaches—such as contingency management—and explain how these strategies are being used to support recovery in real-world settings.
April 16th
2pm - 3pm
Recovery Oriented Systems of Care
This webinar will teach participants the importance of people with lived experience in a Recovery Oriented System of Care. They will learn how to implement the use of peers in recruitment and leadership opportunities, recognize the need for community involvement for ROSC sustainability, and understand what a recovery-ready ecosystem model looks like.
April 17th
9am - 4pm
*in-person event - Columbus OH*
Building Better Lives: Brain-Based, Trauma Informed Approach
This interactive training introduces the core principles of trauma-informed, brain-based practice and their impact on behavior, learning, and resilience. Participants gain practical tools to create supportive environments, strengthen relationships, and respond to stress and trauma effectively.
April 17th
10am - 12pm
Aging Adults & Medication Use: Staying Safe
Although pain management is effective for older adults, adverse effects of medications along with age-related challenges can prompt misuse. Effective prevention includes education and safety coaching to help older adults make sound lifestyle choices when using medications for chronic health conditions.
This interactive workshop will review the current prevalence of medication misuse among older adults. Content will also include a discussion about pain management challenges within the potential realities of older adult living
April 17th
10am - 1:15pm
This training equips 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline operators with evidence-based strategies to communicate effectively across generations: the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z. Participants will learn how generational experiences shape attitudes toward mental health, discover preferred communication styles and identify responses to crisis intervention. The session covers practical techniques for adapting tone, language and support strategies to reduce stigma, build rapport and enhance caller trust. Operators will practice tailored scripts for each generation, explore open-ended questions aligned with 988 safety and risk assessment standards, and learn to recognize verbal and behavioral cues that indicate risk. Interactive role-play exercises, workflow integration tips and quick-reference tools will ensure operators can apply these skills immediately. At the workshop’s conclusion, participants will be prepared to deliver empathetic, culturally competent and generationally responsive care—improving outcomes for individuals in crisis and strengthening the effectiveness of the 988 Lifeline.
April 21st
9am -12:15pm
Responding to Resistance & Focusing on Change
Resistance and ambivalence are natural and expected components of the behavior change process and can often surface when individuals feel uncertain, misunderstood, or an external pressure toward change. When intrinsic motivation has not yet developed, effective responses center on acceptance and validation of the individual’s perspective rather than challenging them or being confrontational. Responding to resistance with empathy, rather than judgment, persuasion, or argument, reduces defensiveness, strengthens therapeutic rapport, and increases the likelihood of eliciting change talk.
Participants will learn to distinguish resistance and discord from sustain talk and practice evidence-informed techniques to guide individuals toward intrinsic motivation and readiness for change. They will learn to identify signs of readiness for transition to the task of focusing, highlight specific considerations and learn how to apply various tools to assist in collaboratively prioritizing goals that align with each person’s values, needs, and stage of readiness and establishing focus. Using interactive exercises and real-world clinical examples, this training enhances participants’ ability to navigate challenging conversations and facilitate person-centered behavior change across diverse clinical and community settings. Attendees will leave equipped to recognize, interpret, and respond effectively to resistance reframing it as an opportunity for collaboration rather than confrontation
April 21st
1pm – 2pm
This two-part webinar series for Stress Awareness Month will address the unique psychological and physical pressures faced by agricultural workers. We will explore the intersection of labor-intensive roles, isolation, and the weight many carry as family providers. Part 1: Managing physical stress and occupational hazards in agricultural labor Join us for this free, 60-minute session where we will: - Identify how environmental stressors affect the minds and bodies of agricultural workers. - Discuss the mental pressure to work through injury or illness to support families. - Understand the cumulative impact of environmental stressors, such as heat, pesticide exposure, and substandard housing, on mental clarity. Explore tools to help workers identify physical tension before it leads to burnout or injury. (Part 2: Overcoming Isolation & Mental Health Barriers for Agricultural Workers, April 23rd
April 21st
1pm - 2:15pm
When Trauma Meets the Courtroom: A Call for Compassionate Justice for Children and Families
In this webinar, national consultants and trauma expert Becky Haas will explore what trauma is, how to identify it, and why the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study remains so significant today.
She’ll discuss the widespread impact of trauma on justice-involved individuals and their families—and how creating safe, compassionate environments can help prevent re-traumatization, which is essential for healing and recovery.
Justice and child-welfare professionals who understand the connection between trauma and substance use disorders are better equipped to provide interventions that support long-term stability—not just for adults, but also for the children whose lives are shaped by their caregivers’ justice involvement.
Because justice shouldn’t compound harm—it should work toward true rehabilitation and healing.
April 21st
1pm - 2:30pm
Reinforcing Recovery: A Practical Introduction to Contingency Management
Contingency Management (CM) is a well-established, evidence-based intervention for treating a range of substance use disorders, supported by decades of rigorous research. Despite its strong empirical support, CM remains significantly underutilized due to common misconceptions, implementation challenges, and systems-level barriers. This training provides a comprehensive overview of CM, including its behavioral foundations in operant conditioning, the neurobiological mechanisms that explain its effectiveness, and practical strategies for implementing CM across varied treatment settings. Participants will examine current research reinforcing CM as a first-line, evidence-based approach and will learn how to address common barriers related to cost, ethics, and clinical integration. Designed for clinicians, supervisors, and administrators, this training offers a foundation for expanding person-centered, outcomes-driven care.
April 21st
1pm - 4:15pm
Mastering the Art of Group Grantwriting Without the Drama
Many people serve as the sole grant writer for their prevention organization. However, many more people write grants in a team environment. While working with a team can ease the burden of the grant writing workload, it also comes with its own challenges (and personalities!). However, there are some very tangible ways to offset the challenges and capitalize on the benefits. This session for intermediate prevention professionals will discuss the varying team dynamics that come into play during a grants team process and offer helpful suggestions, best practices, and tips for collaborative success that will ensure you get the grant written, written well, and out the door on time, without you wanting to pull out your hair!
April 21st
3pm - 4:15pm
The Power of ‘No’: Setting Boundaries in High-Impact Work
If you work in a profession where saying “yes” feels like part of the job, setting boundaries can feel selfish. But it’s not: it’s essential.
Designed for professionals in the helping fields, this webinar offers practical tools for those who are tired of burning out. Explore what healthy boundaries look like, how to set them without apology, and why holding them can make you a stronger, more effective advocate, responder, or teammate.
April 21st & 22nd
9am - 4pm
SMART Recovery Facilitator Trainings
these trainings are designed to equip individuals with practical, science-based tools to support recovery in their communities. Self Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to: build and maintain motivation; cope with urges and cravings; manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; and live a balanced life.
April 22nd
9am - 11:30am
Beyond the Adverse Childhood Experiences
This SETICC sponsored presentation will focus on how Adverse Childhood Experiences create chronic activation of our stress response system, and the long-term health and societal impacts of toxic stress. Learn how to recognize the difference between a 'lack of will vs. a lack of skill' in the behaviors of children and how our interactions and responses can create a relational contagion of vulnerability, relational impoverishment, and secondary trauma for professionals and youth alike.
April 22nd
11am - 12:30pm
From Custody to Community: Substance Use in Correctional Facilities Through a Global Lens
Substance misuse prevention does not stop at the courthouse door. For many individuals, incarceration is a critical — and often overlooked — point along the prevention continuum. This webinar invites prevention professionals to expand their lens and explore how justice settings intersect with substance misuse risk, recovery, reintegration and long-term community health.
Participants will examine current trends in substance misuse and incarceration, including system gaps and the high prevalence of substance use disorders in correctional settings, among others. We will explore how incarceration can amplify risk and identify practical prevention opportunities before, during, and after incarceration.
April 22nd
12pm – 1pm
Caregiver Involvement in Adolescent Substance Use Treatment: Core Principles & Applied Techniques
Caregiver involvement in adolescent substance use treatment is consistently linked to better outcomes. This presentation will summarize parenting practices that raise or lower adolescents' risk for opioid, stimulant, and other substance use, describe the mechanisms through which caregivers can both amplify and reduce that risk, and present the primary targets of caregiver-focused interventions using a core-elements framework for family therapy. Additionally, concrete, evidence-informed techniques to engage caregivers in treatment and to structure productive family discussions during sessions will be reviewed. By the end of the talk, attendees will understand why caregivers are a critical influence on youth substance use, how parental behaviors and family processes shape risk, and practical strategies to increase caregiver engagement and support positive treatment outcomes.
April 22nd
3pm – 4pm
Deconstructing TIP57: Trauma Informed or Trauma Specific
This one-hour webinar is an opportunity to understand the distinction between "trauma-informed" and "trauma-specific." By exploring TIP 57, practitioner may feel more confident and. supported by the foundational documents from SAMHSA.
April 22nd
12pm – 1:30pm
Unseen, Unheard, Untreated: A Disconnected System’s Call for the Medicine of Connection
Despite the best intentions of our service systems, countless individuals struggling with substance use remain invisible in care. Fragmented services, siloed disciplines, and culturally unresponsive systems contribute to clients being unseen in data, unheard in decision-making, and untreated in meaningful ways. This presentation challenges the traditional frameworks of addiction treatment by asking: what if the core issue isn't just substance use, but disconnection across people, programs, and policies? Drawing from real-world stories, systems thinking, and relational neuroscience, participants will examine how structural and emotional disconnection intersect. Through this lens, the session highlights connection not just as a human need, but also as a clinical intervention and a systems-level imperative.
April 22nd
1pm – 4:15pm
When You Can’t See Them: Co-regulation and Sendory Support in Phone-Based Crisis Care
Phone-based crisis hotline work presents unique challenges when responders must support individuals in distress without access to visual or environmental context. This training focuses on best practices for crisis hotline support by examining how nervous system activation, uncertainty and lack of shared space impact regulation during crisis calls. Grounded in trauma-informed and somatic principles, the session introduces orienting to the environment as a coping skill that supports mindfulness and co-regulation for both callers and responders.
April 22nd
2pm – 3:30pm
How Family Dynamics are Unique to Kinship Families
World-renowned kinship expert Dr. Joseph Crumbley, who is a Network subject matter expert, will explain how family dynamics in kinship families differ from those in other families. Kin caregivers who are navigating the challenges that arise in their family dynamics as a result of their caregiving role will learn: How kinship care changes and impacts family dynamics, especially caregiving roles, family relationships, and loyalties to one another. How they can help family members adjust to changing relationships and family dynamics. How they can use coping strategies to adapt to the emotions they experience, such as loss, grief, and resentment.
This webinar will also be relevant to the professionals who serve kin caregivers, as they will be able to apply the lessons of Dr. Crumbley’s presentation to their work with kin caregivers.
April 22nd
4pm - 5pm
Missed Warnings: Homicide Risk and System Failures in Military Connected DVSAS Cases
This 60-minute session, presented by the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA), explores the intersection of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking (DVSAS) within military-connected populations—focusing on how systemic gaps, cultural barriers, and jurisdictional confusion contribute to missed warning signs and, in some cases, fatal outcomes.
Led by a military veteran and national technical assistance provider, this training will examine real case examples, highlight unique risk factors for military survivors, and identify steps civilian and military systems can take to improve prevention and response.
April 22nd
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Residential Assessment as Intervention: From ‘Treatment-Resistant’ to Truly Seen
Participants in the webcast will be able to: Explain how comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment addresses systemic gaps in care for patients with complex comorbid conditions who have been labeled “treatment-resistant.” Describe the therapeutic impact of assessment-as-intervention, including evidence from Therapeutic Assessment and diagnostic frameworks beyond the DSM. Identify practical strategies for integrating collaborative formulation and family engagement into residential assessment processes to improve treatment alignment and patient experience.
April 23rd
10am - 12pm
AI for Prevention Professionals
"This course provides prevention professionals with a comprehensive introduction to the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their daily work. We will explore user-friendly AI tools, including chatbots for community engagement, image creation for impactful campaigns, slide show generators for compelling presentations, and other innovative applications designed to streamline workflows and enhance outreach. Beyond practical tools, we will delve into the history of AI, providing context for its current capabilities. We will also address the limitations of AI, ensuring participants understand its boundaries and potential biases. Finally, we will demystify the inner workings of AI, offering a foundational understanding of how these technologies function, empowering you to make informed decisions about their implementation in your prevention strategies." -Course description written by Gemini AI - an example of how you will see AI in action during this presentation. See the amazing, the good, the bad, and the confusing nature of AI.
April 23rd
10am - 5:30pm
Learn How to Treat Trauma, Anxiety, and Emotional Dysregulation in Children
This 6-hour intensive training equips mental health professionals with trauma-informed assessment and intervention skills for working with children and adolescents experiencing trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. Discover how youth mental health specialists recognize the neurological and developmental impact of trauma exposure, differentiate anxiety disorders from trauma responses and ADHD, and build trust-based relationships with traumatized youth who struggle to connect with adults.
Learn the practical foundations of understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their long-term impact, recognizing behavioral manifestations of trauma in academic and social settings, and applying co-regulation strategies when youth present with intense emotions and challenging behaviors. Gain clinical skills for assessing anxiety disorders using DSM-5 criteria, implementing self-management and coping skills interventions, addressing the impact of attachment disruption on the therapeutic relationship, and understanding medication considerations in youth mental health treatment.
Designed for licensed mental health professionals seeking to elevate their clinical effectiveness with traumatized and anxious youth through developmentally informed, evidence-based interventions that address the unique presentations of childhood and adolescent trauma.
(training is free, CEUs available to purchase)
April 23rd
11am - 12pm
Sustainable Clinical Practice - Combating Compassion Fatigue
We invite clinicians who are feeling overwhelmed by current events or experiencing burnout to join this supportive and skill-building session. This workshop offers practical, evidence-based tools for managing stress that participants can immediately apply to strengthen both their clinical practice and personal well-being. The session also acknowledges and addresses the unique challenges faced by BIPOC clinicians, offering culturally responsive strategies and resources to improve quality of life, resilience, and sustainability in the field.
April 23rd
12pm - 1pm
Treatment of Women with Substance Use Disorders - Addressing Opioid Use During the Perinatal Period
The perinatal period is a critical and often high-risk window for women experiencing substance use disorders (SUD), particularly opioid use disorder (OUD). Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are well-established, evidence-based interventions that significantly reduce opioid use, prevent overdose, and support long-term recovery; however, many women in the perinatal period who could benefit from MOUD do not receive it. Historical prescribing restrictions and persistent stigma have contributed to misconceptions that MOUD is difficult to initiate or manage, resulting in limited provider training and reduced access to care. Recent regulatory changes have eased prescribing barriers, creating an urgent opportunity for behavioral health and allied health professionals to expand competency, confidence, and collaboration in treating perinatal OUD.
April 23rd
1pm – 2pm
This two-part webinar series for Stress Awareness Month will address the unique psychological and physical pressures faced by agricultural workers. We will explore the intersection of labor-intensive roles, isolation, and the weight many carry as family providers. Part 2: Overcoming isolation and mental health barriers for agricultural workers Join us for this free, 60-minute session where we will: - Discuss the mental toll of agricultural work. - Address the emotional toll many agricultural and migrant workers face, including legal status anxiety, family separation, and social isolation. - Review how employers can provide mental and emotional support and ensure their workers' safety. - Explore support available for agricultural workers’ mental health.(Part 1: Managing Physical Stress & Occupational Hazards in Agricultural Labor, April 21st)
April 23rd
1pm - 2:15pm
Addressing Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses
Sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking remain serious and pervasive problems on college campuses across the United States. While the data consistently point to high rates of gender-based violence in these settings, prevention is possible—and it requires a community-wide commitment to disrupting harm.
This webinar will examine the unique dynamics of campus-based sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking, with a focus on how these crimes present in higher education environments. Participants will gain insights into multidisciplinary response strategies, explore prevention efforts that can be integrated into day-to-day work, and consider how to better support survivors through informed, trauma-sensitive practices.
April 23rd
1pm - 2:30pm
From Evidence to Action: Implementing Contingency Management into Practice
This training provides a comprehensive overview of CM, including its behavioral foundations in operant conditioning, the neurobiological mechanisms that explain its effectiveness, and practical strategies for implementing CM across varied treatment settings. Participants will examine current research reinforcing CM as a first-line, evidence-based approach and will learn how to address common barriers related to cost, ethics, and clinical integration.
April 23rd
1pm - 4:15pm
Leveraging Digital Platforms: Marketing & Social Media in Prevention
In today’s digital age, reaching a large audience for your prevention message means turning to social media and let’s face it – using social media can be intimidating! From choosing the right platform to understanding its features and creating a campaign, the process can feel overwhelming, even for experienced social media users. If you have ever felt this way, then this training is for you! Best suited for beginner prevention professionals, participants will learn how to leverage popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to enhance their prevention messaging. Gain practical tips on using hashtags, timing your posts, and managing misinformation. This session will empower you to build and execute effective social media campaigns and equip you with the necessary tools to effectively use social media in your prevention strategies. Let’s get started and make a difference through the power of social media!
April 23rd
3pm - 4:15pm
Managing Mental Illness in Correctional Settings
Across the country, jails and prisons have become the de facto mental health institutions—often housing individuals with complex psychiatric needs. In this webinar, Chief Laura Bedard explores the real-world challenges correctional administrators face in managing a growing population of incarcerated individuals living with mental illness.
Topics include identification and assessment, housing and classification strategies, staff training, crisis response, and building partnerships with community mental health providers. Attendees will walk away with practical tools and proven approaches to improve safety, care, and operational efficiency in facilities overwhelmed by mental health demands.
April 23rd
8pm - 9pm
This free hour-long, virtual session will help victims of crime learn about advocacy burnout and how to avoid it, and knowing your rights as a victim.
This session will take place during National Crime Victim Rights Week, a week that aims to challenge the nation to confront and remove barriers to achieve justice for all victims of crime. The annual theme of "Listen. Act. Advocate." will be one of many important topics in Tiffany's presentation.
April 24th
9am - 12:15pm
The Intersection of Professional Wellness and Effective Prevention Organizations
Unlock the full potential of your prevention organization by understanding the crucial intersection between professional wellness and organizational effectiveness. This engaging session provides intermediate prevention professionals with essential insights into how personal well-being directly influences the capacity to deliver impactful services and support to the communities you serve. Dive into foundational concepts like the parallel process and professional wellness and discover how your own well-being can enhance both organizational success and service quality. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to integrate self-care, build supportive networks, and achieve work-life harmony. Elevate your effectiveness and create a thriving, supportive organizational environment by understanding and leveraging the powerful connection between wellness and organizational success. This is your opportunity to drive your organization's success and enhance your professional impact!
April 24th
9:45am – 3pm
Crisis Response Plan (CRP) for Suicide Prevention
Crisis Response Planning is a strategy designed to assist an individual who might be at risk for suicide by offering alternative self-selected actions and activities they can use in times of crisis. Peers, friends, family and clinical providers can support the planning process and provide solid options which they can utilize during different phases of a suicidal crisis.
This workshop is designed to enhance individuals’ knowledge about crisis response planning (CRP) for managing acute suicide risk, and to increase their ability to administer this intervention confidently and competently with at-risk individuals.
April 24th
12pm - 1pm
Women & SUD: Treatment Success & Barriers
Participants will explore how stigma, fear of child welfare involvement, and systemic inequities can create barriers to treatment access and continuity of care. The training underscores the growing body of evidence supporting integrated treatment approaches that combine SUD services with mental health care, trauma-specific interventions, and primary healthcare, demonstrating improved outcomes in treatment retention, maternal-child health, and recovery stability.
April 27th
1pm - 2:30pm
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer: the three simple moves anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. In this training, community members will learn how to identify the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, how to ask the suicide question and persuade a suicidal person not to end their life, and how to appropriately refer a suicidal person to behavioral healthcare professionals. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to help someone in crisis seek the support they need.
April 28th
2pm - 3:30pm
Telehealth: Challenges & Resources for Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma & Engage in Substance Use
This 90-minute presentation will provide mental health professionals with an understanding of telehealth delivery of evidence-based trauma-focused treatment for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and engage in substance use. Topics covered will include: (1) telehealth best practices, (2) specific tailoring of trauma-focused and substance use-focused treatment for a telehealth delivery format, and (3), demonstration of how to utilize electronic resources to deliver trauma-focused and substance use-focused treatment via telehealth.
April 28th - June 16th, weekly
6pm - 7:30pm
Prevention Basics, An Enhanced Prevention Learning Series
This 8-week series offers a uniquely interactive online introduction to the field of substance misuse prevention. Participants examine the history of substance misuse prevention, key concepts, and foundational research informing the Strategic Prevention Framework, SAMHSA’s five-step, data-driven planning process. Training participants build basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify prevention priorities and develop a plan to implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions. This online consultation series offers structured skill-based learning opportunities, individual reading and learning assignments, group activities, and discussions to enhance learning application and outcomes. (To register for this Enhanced Prevention Learning Series, participants must first complete the free, self-paced online course Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics available on healtheknowledge.org)
April 29th
9am - 12:15pm
Strengthening a Person’s Own Motivation and Commitment to Change
Motivation for change is not something providers give, it is something that is elicited, strengthened, and supported through strategic, person-centered communication. Research in Motivational Interviewing (MI) demonstrates that language in favor of change (“change talk”) is a strong predictor of behavioral outcomes. Additionally, provider responses that evoke autonomy and collaboration significantly increase the likelihood of commitment and follow-through (Miller & Rollnick, 2013). The ability to recognize change talk is essential to assist a person to explore their reasons for why they would want to engage in behavior change. Evoking is the process where the person’s own motivation for change is identified and developed. The ability to strengthen a person’s change talk is essential to establishing their commitment to change.
April 29th
10am - 3:30pm
2026 Sources of Strength Ohio Virtual Conference
Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a day filled with Sources of Strength! Whether you're brand new or an expert, you'll learn something valuable and have the chance to connect with others in Ohio who are passionate about this life-saving program.
April 29th
1pm - 2pm
Resilient Futures: Trauma Informed Contingency Planning
This session explores how trauma-informed principles can make contingency planning more resilient and equitable, helping organizations and communities build stability and trust during disruption.
This webinar is free for everyone to attend. If you’d like to support our mission, you may choose to make an optional donation at https://trynova.org/donate-support/
April 29th
1pm
In the first session of our two-part series on preventing first-time substance use, we’ll look inside the medicine cabinet. In partnership with Partnership to End Addiction and Boston Children's Hospital, learn how to talk about commonly misused medications, set clear expectations, and practice safe storage and disposal at home. (Part 2 is May 5th)
April 29th
1pm - 2:30pm
Say It So They Hear It: CLEAR in Action
What we say — and how we say it — shapes how prevention is understood, embraced, and acted on in our communities. In this interactive session, we’ll bring the CLEAR messaging framework to life through real-time message development. Together, we’ll model what it looks like to move from data to draft — and from draft to resonance. The CLEAR framework guides prevention professionals to: Clarify the Goal, Learn About the Audience, Empathize & Frame, Articulate the Message, and Refine & Reach So It Resonates.
April 29th
3pm - 4:30pm
From Insight to Impact: How to Measure Meaningful Change in Prevention Policy
Move beyond implementation to effectively measure and communicate the impact of policy and systems-level strategies. Explore practical approaches to identifying meaningful indicators, tracking policy implementation, and using data to demonstrate real-world change. Participants will examine a theory-driven evaluation framework, a three-tier data collection model, and structured assessment questions across four evaluation domains.
April 30th
9am - 12:15pm
Stagewise Treatment: Tailoring Interventions to Readiness for Change
This training equips behavioral and physical healthcare professionals with the practical knowledge needed to operationalize stagewise treatment in everyday practice. Participants will learn how to assess readiness, select interventions that reflect stage-matched needs, and apply strategies that help individuals advance toward meaningful and lasting change.
April 30th
10am – 12pm
Evolving a Trauma-Responsive Environment to Support Workforce Wellness
Trauma-informed care for wellness has become an essential part of behavioral health care for communities in need. The consistent exposure to traumatic experiences places staff at high risk of secondary traumatic stress and emotional depletion impacting their own well-being and their ability to provide empathetic person-centered quality services. Many providers have their own trauma-lived experiences that can both benefit or hinder their ability to support their communities and/or exacerbate their existing trauma responses. This interactive training will focus on trauma responsiveness which is when organizations actively seek to support staff wellness using trauma-informed guiding principles. The content will identify specific strategies and activities that organizations can implement to reduce and prevent chronic emotional stress, empower provider self-care, and promote a culture of health and wellness.
April 30th
11am – 12pm
Older Adults & Substance Use: Prevalence, Pathways, Prevention, & Recovery
Substance use among adults 60+ is rising, increasing risks from alcohol, prescription misuse, and drug interactions. Aging populations create added strain on healthcare and long-term care systems. This webinar reviews prevalence trends, age-related health concerns, prevention and recovery strategies, and how nursing facilities and long-term care settings can better identify and address substance use, highlighting gaps and opportunities for improvement.
April 30th
1pm - 2:30pm
Prevention doesn’t happen in silos; it happens in partnership. The most effective and sustainable prevention efforts are built through strong cross-sector collaboration. Join us for an engaging panel conversation featuring perspectives from partners across the continuum of care on working with the substance misuse prevention community.
April 30th
3pm - 4:15pm
Human Trafficking of Youth in the Digital Age
An estimated 50 million people worldwide are victims of human trafficking. In the United States alone, approximately 400,000 individuals are exploited through sex trafficking, labor trafficking, or domestic servitude. Statistics show that one in four trafficking victims is a child. Nearly 95% of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 have an online presence, and half report being online constantly. Traffickers have adapted to this reality by using social media, gaming platforms, and messaging applications to groom and recruit youth. This webinar examines how traffickers leverage modern technology to target children, reviews commonly used online platforms, and discusses the digital tools exploited to facilitate child trafficking.