Find opportunities to learn more about trauma-informed care
May 2026
May 1st
11:30am - 12:30pm
Breaking Barriers and Building Trust: Mental Health in the Community
This presentation explores the cultural, historical, and systemic barriers that impact mental health prevention in the Black community and highlights strategies to rebuild trust, increase access, and promote early intervention. Through education, community engagement, and culturally responsive practices, we outline how to create pathways to healing, resilience, and long-term wellbeing. (CC)
May 1st
12pm - 1pm
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) for People with HIV and a Substance Use Disorder
This session is part of NAHEWD's national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. The series is highlighting various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder (SUD) in people at risk for and living with HIV. This lecture will explore the basic tenets of MBRP and the application of this approach with people living with HIV.
May 1st
12pm - 1:30pm
Trapped in Cyberspace: Understanding Internet Addiction
The New England ATTC, in partnership with the Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling, is hosting this targeted TA session with subject matter expert Donald McCourtney, PHD, MBA, R-PRS, CPRS-PG, IGRS, BARA, ICGC-II. In broad terms, Internet addiction can be defined as a behavioral pattern of Internet use that encompasses an uncontrolled desire for the use of the Internet for unrestrained and excessive periods of time, with associated substantial psychosocial and functional impairments that are not accounted for by any other disorder.
May 4th, 7th, 11th, & 14th
10am - 4pm
Virtual SAPST: SPF Application for Prevention Success Training
The Virtual SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) blends a pre-requisite, self-paced online course with a combination of live, interactive sessions conducted over video conferencing and individual homework assignments completed before and between the live sessions. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), the Virtual SAPST provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven substance misuse prevention.
May 4th
11:30am - 1pm
Substance use disorders frequently co-occur within families involved in the juvenile court system, creating complex, high-risk, and high-conflict cases. This session focuses on navigating juvenile court cases when substance use dynamics are present. Drawing on current research and neuroscience, participants will learn to set realistic expectations, understand the impact of substance use on caregiving and decision-making, and identify practical safeguards that can be incorporated into best interest recommendations to more effectively advocate for children.
May 4th
12pm - 1pm
Data Privacy and Research Ethics: A Practical Framework for Evaluation
Data privacy and research ethics are the foundation of trustworthy, responsible research, and understanding them doesn't require advanced degrees. This one-hour presentation breaks down the core principles of data privacy in plain language, using real-world examples to illustrate what ethical research looks like in practice. Walk away with a clear ethical framework you can use to evaluate research and confidently recognize practices that respect the privacy of research participants.
May 5th
10am - 12pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Ethics: Understanding AI in Behavioral Health Practice
This session introduces foundational concepts in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and explores how AI is currently being used across behavioral health and social service settings. Participants will examine real-world applications, including large language models, predictive tools, and digital mental health supports, while critically assessing their implications for practice.
The session will also highlight emerging evidence on how AI systems can perpetuate partiality—particularly affecting individuals with serious mental illness, various communities, and those with limited digital access.
May 5th
11am - 1pm
Old Drugs, New Threats®: An Overview of Emerging Drug Trends
One of the most dangerous public perceptions is, “I did it when I was a kid, and I turned out fine.” Fast forward a few decades, and today’s youth drug landscape looks very different. Many of the trends filling headlines and flooding social media are in classes all their own. Novel and re-imagined products and devices now pose new and evolving threats to teens and young adults. While awareness is only part of the solution, addressing these trends requires an informed and engaged community response.
This session will explore the latest youth drug trends, emerging products and devices, and the ways industry practices and social media are fueling these risks.
May 5th
12pm - 1:30pm
The Impact of Suicide on Mental Health Clinicians
This presentation will summarize what’s currently known about the personal and professional experiences of a Clinician’s suicide loss (of both patients and loved ones). Dr Gutin will highlight the potential impact of suicide loss on the clinicians work and identity, as well as the legal and ethical issues that are likely to arise after the suicide of a patient, which may further complicate clinicians’ experiences. The role of stigma around the areas of suicide loss and professional vulnerability will be addressed, particularly as this may serve to exacerbate the judgement and isolation that many clinicians experience after such a loss.
Postvention guidelines, which can optimally facilitate recovery and growth for impacted clinicians, will be offered. A clinician from a local agency will then share their personal experience of losing a client to suicide, highlighting both challenging and helpful factors in their eventual recovery.
May 5th
1pm - 2pm
When older adults with substance use disorders need post-acute care, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are often the next step—yet many are turned away due to stigma, regulatory confusion, and barriers to medications for opioid use disorder. This interactive workshop addresses critical practice gaps in care transitions, interdisciplinary communication, and SNF readiness to support patients with SUDs. Participants will explore practical strategies for strengthening hospital-to-SNF transitions, integrating peer support during and after discharge, and building frontline staff capacity through targeted education. Through case-based discussion and workflow mapping, teams will leave with concrete tools to reduce fragmentation and improve continuity of care.
May 5th
1pm - 2:15pm
Professionals who work in an environment in which they are exposed to others’ trauma do so at a personal cost. Whether the trauma is experienced through the written word, hearing descriptions, or seeing videos or images of events, our minds, brains, and bodies react and respond.
This presentation examines the four most common responses and reactions to being exposed to others’ trauma, how to recognize them, and how to mitigate them.
May 5th
1pm
Helping Youth Navigate Influence: From Nicotine Pouches to the Next Trend
In part two, Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher of Stanford REACH Lab explores how substance companies target youth and why young people try substances. Learn practical, science-backed strategies to guide conversations, become a trusted adult, and help youth resist influence before first use.
May 5th, 7th, 19th, & 21st
1pm - 2:30pm
Preventing Older Adult Substance Use Through Environmental Scans (4-Part Series)
Part 1 (May 5th): The Scope and Consequences of Use Among Older Adults
The first training in this four-part learning collaborative will explore the importance of expanding substance use prevention services for older adults. The training will provide an overview of current national and regional trends in older adult substance use and their impacts. It will describe the known consequences of substance use among older adults – and how the aging process impacts substance use and related consequences. Lastly, it will explore some important risk and protective factors for substance use among older adults.
May 5th
1pm - 4:15pm
Organizational Change: True Change Comes from Within!
Change is a constant part of our lives in the field of prevention and how we navigate it can make or break an organization. Effective change management means strategically preparing and supporting the people around you through new ways of conducting business. This could be related to everything from engaging your board in fundraising, to launching a brand-new prevention program, to adopting new technology across the organization. But the truth is, many (most!) people are very averse to change; it makes them uncomfortable, uneasy, and stressed out, making change management an often-daunting task for many organizational leaders. If change is inevitable, we might as well learn how to successfully manage it! Tips for effective change management will get you off the ground and running with a foundational knowledge for managing change smoothly and productively. It will also help you get buy-in and cooperation from those both internal and external to your organization.
May 5th
3pm - 3:30pm
Supporting Students in Recovery When no CRP Exists
Explores creative, interim approaches to recovery support on campuses without formal CRPs, showcasing how institutions can bridge gaps and cultivate meaningful support for students in recovery.
May 5th
6pm - 7pm
MI on the Fly: Live Consultation
MI on the Fly is an online and interactive consultation series designed for behavioral health providers to obtain immediate feedback and coaching on the utilization and integration of Motivational Interviewing (MI) into practice. Delivered by subject matter experts, each one-hour session will provide an open forum for participants’ questions, case study discussions, and program development as it relates to the effective delivery of MI-related techniques and micro-skills. (Occurs the first Tuesday of each month from May - August 2026.)
May 6th
9am - 4pm
*Priority given to those who live work or school in Athens County*
Mental Health First Aid - Adult
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Prevention Rocks is hosting two virtual Mental Health First Aid trainings designed to equip individuals with the skills to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. These trainings are practical, engaging, and focused on real-world application—whether you’re supporting colleagues, family members, or youth in your community.
Note: These sessions are supported through Athens County funding, so priority is given to individuals who live, work, or attend school in Athens County. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, feel free to reach out—happy to help navigate that.
May 6th
10am - 11:30am
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.
May 6th
12pm - 1pm
Synthetics, ClubDrugs, and New Fads in Substance Misuse
Designed for pediatric and adolescent clinicians and providers, this one-hour webinar provides a focused overview of synthetic drugs, club drugs, and emerging threats like xylazine. Subject matter expert Dr. Laura Grubb will discuss how to recognize signs of acute intoxication, apply evidence-based strategies for overdose management, and connect adolescents and families to essential resources.
May 6th
12pm - 1:30pm
The New Vape Landscape: Dual Use and What to Know
This session explores the rapidly evolving landscape of nicotine vaping products and dual product use. The use of multiple tobacco/nicotine products is increasingly common and presents complex challenges for both treatment and recovery. Individuals who engage in dual use experience higher levels of nicotine dependence, increased psychiatric comorbidities, and a greater risk of heart and lung disease compared to those who exclusively smoke or vape. The expectations and experiences with each product can vary significantly, often creating unique barriers—and opportunities—for cessation. This training will also cover best practices for addressing nicotine use with clients, as well as practical strategies to support them in reducing or quitting nicotine use altogether.
May 6th
1pm - 2:30pm
From Insight to Impact: Strengthening Substance Use Prevention on Campus
This series will explore the latest trends in alcohol, cannabis, and stimulant use among college students—equipping you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to strengthen your prevention efforts. Across three* interactive sessions, we’ll dive into current data, emerging patterns, and real-world insights shaping substance use prevention today. You’ll gain practical understanding of evidence-based interventions, innovative methodologies, and proven strategies that are making an impact on campuses nationwide. We’ll also highlight lessons learned so you can confidently apply what works in your own setting.
*Must register for all three sessions to receive credit. Part 1 (May 6th): Rethinking Alcohol Prevention in College Settings. Part II (May 13th): From the Impacts of Legalization to Prevention Opportunities: Cannabis Use in College Settings. Part III (May 20th): Balancing Achievement and Well-being: Preventing Stimulant Misuse in College Students.
May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, June 3rd, June 10th
4pm - 6:30pm
Leveraging Systems ChangeL An Enhanced Prevention Learning Series (EPLS)
This 6-week series offers an interactive experience for participants to explore the role of systems change in substance misuse prevention. Participants will examine capacities shown to enable evidence-based interventions to achieve and sustain expected results and learn how to incorporate these into their work. Trainers will share examples from their own systems change experiences and will highlight how leveraging leadership, communications, funding, and data can help participants to achieve their prevention goals. The distance learning series will include skill-based learning opportunities, individual and group activities, reading assignments, and group discussion.
May 7th
10am - 12pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Ethics: Ethical Decision-Making and Responsible AI Integration
Building on part one (May 5th), this interactive session focuses on ethical frameworks and practical strategies for integrating AI into behavioral health practice responsibly. Participants will engage in case-based learning to evaluate AI outputs, identify risks, and apply ethical decision-making models grounded in behavioral health values. The session will also explore how behavioral health professionals can play a leadership role in co-designing AI tools with communities and supporting responsible implementation across systems.
May 7th
10am - 1:15pm
Care for the Carer: The Importance of Cultivating Self-Compassion as a Helping Professional
Therapy (CFT) approach and Dr. Stephen Porges’s Polyvagal Theory (PVT). This workshop invites crisis line workers to turn the same warmth and understanding they offer callers towards themselves so that caring can be more sustainable and less depleting. Through brief teaching, guided reflection and experiential exercises, participants will explore why caring roles are vulnerable to stress, shame and self-criticism. The training also discusses how CFT’s three emotion-regulation systems (threat, drive, soothe) and PVT can be used to help carers make sense of their everyday experiences. At the end of the workshop, 988 workers will have a menu of compassionate self-care practices that can be implemented daily. They will also come away with a deeper understanding of why sustaining their own wellbeing is essential to effectively supporting the callers they serve.
May 7th
1pm - 2:30pm
Preventing Older Adult Substance Use Through Environmental Scans (4-Part Series)
PART 2 (May 7th): Developing a Strategic Plan
The second training in this learning collaborative will be an interactive learning lab. A learning lab offers an immersive, hands-on environment where participants can actively practice and refine critical prevention skills in real-world scenarios. This learning lab will facilitate peer discussion about local older adult substance use trends and how communities are addressing these trends. The learning lab will also help participants understand how key elements of the environmental scan process can guide planning and implementation of older adult substance use prevention efforts.
May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, & June 4th
12pm - 1pm
Uplifting the Future of Peer Support - Series
The purpose of this series is to support the peer workforce at all levels as we explore an ever-changing new understanding of providing peer support in the United States. Our goal is to provide the workforce with actionable steps they can take to stay engaged in the provision of peer support, prepare unexpected changes, and protect the integrity of peer support. We also aim to explore opportunities for growth and ways to move forward from the chaos. Lastly, these spaces are intended for community connection and support.
Session 1 (May 7th) -Uplifting the Future of Peer Support - Series - Session 1: Translating Grief and Rage into Action
Session 2 (May 14th) -Uplifting the Future of Peer Support - Series - Session 2: Uplifting the Future of Peer Support - Series: Exploring Diverse Funding Streams and Funding Alternatives
Session 3 (May 21st) - Uplifting the Future of Peer Support - Series: - Session 3: Who’s Your Audience? Presenting Your Work to New Funders
Session 4 (May 28th) - Uplifting the Future of Peer Support - Series - Session 4: Reimagining the Future of the Peer Workforce; What is the New Vision?
Session 5 (June 4th) - Uplifting the Future of Peer Support - Series - Session 5: Prepping Resumes, Interview Skills, and Cover Letters
May 8th
9am - 11am
The Ethics of AI for Prevention Professionals
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Whether you love the new AI tools and how you embed them into your work, or you prefer the non-AI way of completing tasks - AI is here to stay. If we live and work alongside AI tools, we must also understand the ethical implications these tools pose. This session will begin the discussion of the major areas of ethical concerns AI raises. We will discuss our prevention code of ethics, and see how and where AI might fit in. AI is ever-changing, and while this makes it impossible to have all the answers, we must proactively be having conversations. With new tools comes new ethical dilemmas, and in this session we will talk through some of these.
May 8th
9:30am - 3pm
*in-person event - OU Southern - Ironton*
*This event covers the following counties: Clermont, Brown, Highland, Adams, Ross, Pike, Scioto, Lawrence, Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, Athens, Vinton, Hocking, Washington*
Appalachian Youth-Led Prevention Conference
The Appalachian Youth-Led Prevention Council, the Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network, and Impact Prevention are hosting a regional conference for youth and adult allies to promote prevention education, showcase youth leadership, build a network of passionate youth in the region. This will be a day of learning and collaboration that will leave you with tangible resources to take back to your school and community to enhance youth leadership in prevention.
Youth members from the three programs will present workshops on different prevention topics to youth attendees and moderate a panel of adult allies in the region. Adult staff attendees will participate in their own training track to learn more about youth-led prevention and advocacy.
May 11th
12pm - 1pm
Epigenetics as the Bridge Between Treatment and Prevention
There has long been a canyon of understanding between the fields of substance misuse prevention and substance use disorder treatment. While treatment views substance misuse as a disease, prevention aims to help people make better choices. The opioid and mental health crisis in America has exacerbated this rift, overwhelming treatment and recovery centers while prevention professionals work to put out fires in communities rather than focusing on upstream, primary prevention efforts. The relatively new field of epigenetics provides both a literal and metaphorical way to build a bridge between prevention and treatment. This presentation provides knowledge prevention and treatment professionals need to understand each other and work in partnership to build a system that works to abate our substance misuse problems.
May 11th
12pm - 4pm
How to Create Comprehensive Prevention Programs Utilizing the Six CSAP Strategies The six CSAP (Center for Substance Abuse Prevention) strategies offer a practical framework for designing and implementing prevention efforts. They help communities understand the range of approaches available—what they can do, why it matters, and how to begin. This training introduces strategies that any community can use. It is designed to help you move from concerns about behavioral health challenges toward meaningful, actionable solutions that strengthen wellbeing and support long-term change.
May 11th
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.
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.
May 11th
2pm - 2:30pm
Mindfulness for Uncertainty: Emotional First Aid
Practice nervous system regulation tools to stay steady and present when life feels unpredictable.
May 11th
2pm - 3:30pm
Trauma-Informed Care for Kinship/Grandfamilies
Children frequently arrive on a family member’s doorstep with little warning. They may have experienced traumatic, life-changing events by witnessing substance use or domestic violence, or having a parent die or be incarcerated. They may have experienced separation, abuse, or neglect, the consequences of which may be felt over the long term in the form of attachment issues, challenging behavior, and struggles in school.
Kin caregivers often struggle with their own trauma and experience anger, guilt, and shame, especially when it is their own adult children who are unable to parent. They may experience disappointment at having to put their own plans on indefinite hold, or a sense of being completely overwhelmed and unprepared for being a caregiver at their current stage of life.
This webinar, co-hosted by Network partner ZERO TO THREE, will address how trauma can present in both kin caregivers and children in their care, and how it impacts relational health. Explore practices associated with trauma-informed care to better support the kin caregivers you serve. Our presenter is Dr. Mike Sherman, a licensed clinical psychologist and NAPA/UC Davis Infant-Parent Mental Health fellow. Dr. Sherman is an expert in infant and early childhood mental health and has presented internationally. For more than 15 years, he has worked at the nexus of community mental health and child welfare programs, including direct service provision, supervision, training, consulting, program development and administration. His work focuses on the integration of mental health in community and child welfare systems and the intersection of trauma- and relationally-driven practice.
This webinar will be supplemented by two learning community sessions, where you can take a deeper dive into this topic and participate in highly interactive conversations with your peers. One session, led by Dr. Sherman, will focus on trauma in children using a case study approach. The second session will focus on trauma in caregivers, engaging a panel of kin caregivers, facilitated by Network Subject Matter Expert Dr. Joseph Crumbley. You will need to register for these learning community sessions separately, using the links below
May 11th & 12th
9am - 5:30pm
Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
This intensive two-day module provides training in the assessment and treatment of suicidal ideation and behavior. Participants will receive in-depth training in cognitive-behavioral therapy for suicide prevention and will have the opportunity to practice assessment and intervention strategies. Video demonstrations and participant role-plays will be used in class to practice key assessment and treatment techniques. The module lays the foundation for working with suicidal patients by providing a detailed review of the epidemiology of suicide both in the civilian population and within the military/veteran community.
Participants will be introduced to the Self-Directed Violence Classification System (SDVCS), a nomenclature supported by the DoD/VA for self-directed violence and suicidal behavior. In addition, a review of several theories of suicide will be covered as well as a risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior. The module is designed for behavioral health providers working with Service members and Veterans who are seeking in-depth training in empirically supported treatment options they can immediately incorporate into their clinical practice. The training will provide hands-on practice activities and is geared towards an actively involved audience through discussion and in workshop activities. Participants must attend both days, as the course material is cumulative.
May 11th
3pm - 4pm
The Art of Group Therapy Practice: A Conversation
Professionals who help individuals address harmful behaviors—including sexual offending, domestic violence, substance abuse, and other addictive behaviors—commonly use group therapy in their work. This approach offers many benefits: group members learn from others with similar experiences, gain understanding from peers who can relate to their challenges, and develop accountability for their actions and lives. When the focus of group therapy centers on the group itself, rather than a facilitator who teaches lessons and imparts information, members are better able to find their own motivation for meaningful change.
May 12th
10am - 11:30am
Make It Count! How to Develop and Deliver Effective Prevention Messaging to Youth
Effective prevention messaging goes beyond simply sharing information. It is about shaping the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that protect youth from substance use. This training reviews the best available evidence on what works when developing and delivering substance use prevention messaging. We will share guidance on how to align your approach to your prevention goal and discuss how to tailor messaging across the developmental continuum. Whether you’re communicating personally, digitally, or through other outreach strategies, you will leave with clear, evidence-based strategies to maximize the impact of your prevention messaging.
May 12th
11am - 1pm
CALM Conversations to Prevent Suicide: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
Conversations about access to lethal means, such as firearms and medications, are critical to effective suicide prevention. Most situations in which someone feels suicidal are often temporary, typically lasting only minutes or hours, which means timely intervention can save lives. This CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) workshop is designed to provide friends, family, and community members with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to suicide risk. It places a particular focus on reducing access to lethal means, especially firearms, and on how to talk with someone who might be having these thoughts in supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative conversations. This training is intended for a general audience and does not require any prior experience or education in mental health or suicide prevention.
May 12th
12pm - 1:30pm
Older Adults & Casino Gambling: Behaviors, Motivations, and Risk
As younger age groups move to online gambling, older adults remain an important demographic for the casino industry. This course will look into the motivations that older adults have to visit the casino, what behaviors and characteristics are associated with higher risk of Gambling Disorder, and potential shifts in older adults as the baby boom generation dominates what we consider as "older adult". How these findings reflect the promotional practices of casinos and vulnerabilities of older adults will also be explored.
May 12th & 13th
1pm-2pm
Bridging the Gaps for Blended Funding Webinar & Virtual Learning Community (VLC)
May 12th Webinar - This webinar introduces practical pathways to blended funding
for combining grants, contracts, and earned revenue to strengthen mission stability. This is underpinned by protecting organizational autonomy and preserving core identity, values, mission, and vision. Participants leave with shared language, key concepts, and
a phased approach for assessing alignment, readiness, and risk.
May 13th Learning Community - This discussion-based session invites participants to examine how different funding streams and blended models show up in real organizational contexts. Through guided dialogue and brief examples, groups compare where gaps, risks, and diversification opportunities occur and consider what readiness looks like when autonomy, capacity, and reporting obligations are in view.
May 12th
1pm - 2:15pm
Strategies for Women Managing Midlife Transitions
Whether you’re facing shifts in career, relationships, health, or identity, this transformative phase can be a powerful opportunity to realign with your values, rediscover your strengths, and chart a bold new path forward. Join us for an inspiring and practical webinar designed specifically for women navigating the complexities of midlife. This webinar will address the physical, emotional, and social changes of midlife and provide tools for self-care, boundary setting, and redefining purpose. Whether you’re feeling stuck, curious, or ready for a reinvention, this webinar will help you embrace midlife as a season of possibility—not limitation.
May 12th
3pm - 4pm
Adolescent Recovery Supports Webinar
Awareness of recovery high schools and adolescent recovery support services remains limited, even though these programs improve school engagement and long-term recovery outcomes for youth. Many family, school, and community partners lack clear information on what services exist and how to access them. This webinar would be part of ARS’s overall effort to increase community awareness of RHS’s, which also involves strengthening outreach through co-branded materials and digital resource hubs.
May 13th
9am - 12:15pm
Partnering for Success: Strategic Approaches to Community Collaboration
This workshop empowers beginner prevention professionals with the skills to create ad sustain effective community partnerships. Participants will learn to identify key community sectors for collaboration, discuss the benefits and challenges of developing partnerships, and implement strategies for building strong, strategic alliances. The workship covers essential practices for managing conflicts and ensuring accountability, with activities and group discussions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills in building robust community partnerships that drive positive change and foster a healthier, more connected community.
May 13th
12pm - 1:30pm
Supporting Individuals Engaged in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Peers
Designed specifically for peer professionals and related helpers, this 90-minute webinar focuses on effective ways to support individuals engaged in treatment for opioid, stimulant, and other substance use disorders. Participants will explore the unique role of peer-based support, including how to build trust, encourage treatment engagement, reinforce recovery goals, and navigate boundaries while working alongside clinical providers. Attendees will explore negative biases and myths regarding individuals treated with medications for opioid use disorder. Practical tools and real-world scenarios will help attendees strengthen their skills in supporting sustained engagement and long-term recovery outcomes.
May 13th
1pm - 2pm
Economic Justice: The Cost of Safety - Economic Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Tech-Facilitated Abuse
This session reveals new insight on emergent and understudied issues from economic abuse, financial insecurity, tech-facilitated violence, to sexual harassment. It interrogates systemic inequality as a root cause and consequence of intimate partner violence, and highlights economic support as a pathway to survivor safety.
May 13th
10am - 11:30am
For many adolescents and young adults, eating disorders (ED) and substance use disorders (SUD) are not distinct challenges, but integrated and mutually dependent challenges. This 90-minute interactive session explores the clinical intersection of these disorders, with a look at the epidemiology of co-occurrence and the genetic, internal, and external factors that drive these behaviors.
May 13th
2pm - 3pm
This training highlights the role of community-based organizations (CBOs) in supporting the four major dimensions of recovery and wellness through strategic partnerships, services, resources, and support. Participants will explore how partnerships with CBOs can strengthen local engagement, combat stigma, and drive community ownership to foster sustainable recovery ecosystems and reduce overdose risk
May 13th
5pm - 6pm
Medetomidine Impacts on Clinical Management and Systems of Care
Medetomidine, a highly potent veterinary alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, has recently emerged as a significant adulterant within the U.S. illicit opioid supply. This presentation entitled will review the introduction of medetomidine in the U.S. drug supply, the pharmacology and clinical effects of medetomidine, and the distinguishing features of medetomidine toxicity and withdrawal. We will outline emerging treatment strategies emphasizing early, aggressive alpha-2 agonist therapy; nuanced antiemetic approaches; when and how to escalate to IV dexmedetomidine; and approaches to concurrent opioid withdrawal management. Participants will gain insight into diagnostic challenges, observation and disposition considerations, and strategies for system-level preparedness.
May 14th
9am - 12:15pm
Self-Regulation & the Crisis Worker
The demands of crisis work are vast. In the fast-paced nature of crisis intervention, the crisis worker’s ability to remain present and think swiftly are critically important. Self-regulation in crisis workers underpins their capacity to manage intense emotional, cognitive and physiological stress responses inherent to crisis response. Self-regulatory abilities can help crisis workers maintain goal-directed behavior, make sound decisions and preserve psychological well-being under stress (see Jacobs & Keegan, 2022; Reale et al., 2023; Tan et al., 2023). Supporting self-regulatory skills should be a core component of training and organizational support for crisis workers to enhance both individual well-being and effective crisis response. Accordingly, this presentation addresses dysregulation and regulation within the crisis worker. The session also discusses types and sources of dysregulation, strategies for enhancing regulation and overall wellness and prevention strategies.
May 14th & 15th
9am - 5:30pm
Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
This intensive two-day module provides training in the assessment and treatment of suicidal ideation and behavior. Participants will receive in-depth training in cognitive-behavioral therapy for suicide prevention and will have the opportunity to practice assessment and intervention strategies. Video demonstrations and participant role-plays will be used in class to practice key assessment and treatment techniques. The module lays the foundation for working with suicidal patients by providing a detailed review of the epidemiology of suicide both in the civilian population and within the military/veteran community.
Participants will be introduced to the Self-Directed Violence Classification System (SDVCS), a nomenclature supported by the DoD/VA for self-directed violence and suicidal behavior. In addition, a review of several theories of suicide will be covered as well as a risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior. The module is designed for behavioral health providers working with Service members and Veterans who are seeking in-depth training in empirically supported treatment options they can immediately incorporate into their clinical practice. The training will provide hands-on practice activities and is geared towards an actively involved audience through discussion and in workshop activities. Participants must attend both days, as the course material is cumulative.
May 14th
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.
May 14th
10am - 11:30am
Clinical Parent Coaching as a Core COmponent of Adolescent and Young Adult Substance Use Treatment
The integration of Clinical Parent Coaching into the treatment of adolescents and young adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders plays a critical role in promoting sustained recovery and systemic change within the family. Engaging parents in a parallel therapeutic process alongside their child’s treatment enhances family functioning, improves clinical outcomes, and supports long-term recovery.
This webinar will examine the theoretical and clinical foundations supporting parent engagement in a parallel process of care, with particular attention to family systems and developmentally informed treatment models. It will explore evidence-informed strategies for engaging parents in Clinical Parent Coaching, delineate core objectives and clinical interventions utilized within parent-focused sessions, and address considerations when working with divorced or separated parents. Additionally, the webinar will review the impact of parent engagement on adolescent and young adult treatment outcomes and provide practical guidance for implementing Clinical Parent Coaching across both outpatient and residential treatment settings.
May 14th
10am - 11:30am
Spiritual Tools & Resources for Substance Use Clinicians
This training will provide clinicians with tools and resources for navigating the faith and spirituality of those they serve in a way that’s consistent with recognized principles of recovery. Particular attention will be given to the practices of spiritual assessment, spiritual support/skill building, and connecting people to external resources and faith communities.
May 14th
11am - 4pm
Crisis Response Plan (CRP) for Suicide Prevention Workshop
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.
May 14th & May 21st
12pm - 1pm
In this 2-session course, participants will learn to recognize signs of misuse across substance classes, apply validated tools like the CRAFFT, and use trauma-informed approaches to support adolescents and families.
May 14th
12pm - 1:30pm
Uplifting the Future of Peer Support - Series - Session 2: Uplifting the Future of Peer Support - Series: Exploring Diverse Funding Streams and Funding Alternatives
The purpose of this series is to support the peer workforce at all levels as we explore an ever-changing new understanding of providing peer support in the United States. Our goal is to provide the workforce with actionable steps they can take to stay engaged in the provision of peer support, prepare unexpected changes, and protect the integrity of peer support. We also aim to explore opportunities for growth and ways to move forward from the chaos. Lastly, these spaces are intended for community connection and support.
May 14th
12pm - 3pm
Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person's own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion. In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will explore the foundational spirit of MI and practice its core relational skills in real time.
May 14th
1pm - 2:15pm
Ethics, Boundaries, & Confidentiality
Ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality shape every interaction victim advocates have with the people they serve. Yet the real challenges often show up in the gray areas, when a boundary starts to shift, a client shares something unexpected, or a situation feels uncomfortable, and you are not sure why. In this webinar, we will take a clear, practical look at the everyday dilemmas advocates face and talk through how to respond with confidence. Participants will learn how to recognize boundary crossings, navigate dual relationships, protect confidential information, and make ethical decisions that support both client safety and professional integrity. With case examples and guidance drawn from real-world experience, this session offers tools you can use immediately to strengthen trust and provide ethical, trauma-informed support.
May 14th
3pm - 4pm
SEARS: Systematic Evaluation of Recovery Services Webinar
The Systematic Evaluation of the Association of Recovery Schools (SEARS) provides tools for collecting, interpreting, and using data about students in rhss. The SEARS tool provides a structured way for rhss to gather and use data to support students, improve programming, and strengthen the broader field of adolescent recovery. This session will focus on sharing the results of the fall 25 and winter 26 SEARS administration as well as providing updates on how the tool has been updated based on feedback from the field. There will also be an explanation of next steps.
May 15th
8am - 4:30pm
*in-person event, Delaware, OH*
*Not a free event*
Interfaith Conference on Suicide Prevention: Building Hope Through Faith & Community
For the second year in a row, this statewide gathering will focus on advancing suicide prevention efforts within Ohio communities through faith-centered dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning. Building Hope Through Faith and Community
Bringing together faith leaders, community members, and mental health advocates to advance suicide prevention efforts in Ohio. Participants will engage in faith-centered dialogue, collaborate on practical strategies, and share learning to strengthen support networks and promote hope within their communities.
May 15th
2pm -3pm
Recovery Centered Organizations
This session examines the defining characteristics of a recovery-centered organization, emphasizing a recovery-focused mission, authenticity of voice, and accountability to the recovery community through organizations’ mission, services, and commitment to recovery. Participants will learn how recovery-centered organizations differ from recovery community organizations and other community-based organizations while working to support recovery eco-systems that sustain recovery and foster community connection.
May 15th
2pm - 3pm
Vulnerabilities at the Intersections: ACEs, Human Trafficking, and the Male Experience: Session 3: Engaging Men & Boys to Promote Nonviolence
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.
May 18th
2pm - 2:30pm
Soothing Color & Light Journey
Learn to use visualization to induce feelings of comfort and peace
May 19th
10am - 12pm
This continuing education course supports behavioral health professionals in navigating cultural awareness and relational practice within today’s complex political and regulatory climate by using a shared human experience lens grounded in universal human needs such as dignity, safety, fairness, connection, autonomy, and meaning. Participants will explore practical, ethically grounded strategies to strengthen therapeutic relationships, maintain professional boundaries, and enhance trust and engagement across diverse populations, while remaining aligned with professional ethics, scope of practice, and external policy constraints. A group roundtable will be formed to share current obstacles, ideas, and needs.
May 19th
11:30am - 1pm
Family Interventions for Adolescents Experiencing Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)
Adolescence is a formative period when family relationships strongly influence behavior, coping skills, and recovery outcomes. Substance use during this stage can disrupt brain development, social functioning, and family dynamics. Families often face challenges knowing how to support a youth struggling with SUDs, making family-centered interventions critical to effective treatment. This 90-minute webinar will equip behavioral health professionals with evidence-based strategies to involve families in prevention, treatment, and recovery. Participants will learn to assess family dynamics, strengthen communication, repair relational disruptions, and implement interventions that foster resilience and long-term recovery. Practical case examples and will provide actionable tools for engaging caregivers, siblings, and other supportive adults in care.
May 19th
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.
May 19th
1pm - 2:30 pm
There is ongoing research to develop effective, sustainable, and scalable strategies to prevent the initiation of substance use and its progression to substance use disorders, as well as prevent other related health consequences. Evidence-based prevention interventions - particularly those implemented at key developmental stages can have a profound and lasting impact. In addition to reducing substance use, prevention approaches can improve long-term health and help prevent a range of adverse outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. This webinar will provide an overview of prevention research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Participants will gain insight into examples of evidence-based approaches and the infrastructure needed to support them. The webinar will also present recent scientific advances and future directions in prevention research and innovation.
May 19th
1pm - 2:30pm
Preventing Older Adult Substance Use Through Environmental Scans (4-Part Series)
PART 3 (May 19th): Building Capacity for Prevention
The third training in this learning collaborative will explore how to build capacity for older adult substance use prevention services and how environmental scans can support these efforts. It will identify relevant stakeholders and describe how to effectively build and maintain partnerships to better serve older adults. It will also discuss the challenges serving older adult populations and strategies to overcome them. Finally, the training will describe the known evidence-based prevention programs for older adults.
May 19th
1pm - 3pm
Social Influences, Pressures, and Current Trends of Youth Substance Use
Participants will identify most common substances used and potential negative effects on development and health. The session will also provide a review of social influences that impact youth substance use, such as peer dynamics, social media, schools, and similar factors, along with prevention strategies for youth.
May 19th & 21st
1pm - 4pm
Ethics as a Compass for Substance Misuse Prevention Professionals
This six-hour virtual training provides an interactive approach to the substance misuse Prevention Code of Ethical Conduct. The workshop incorporates values-based reflection, real-world scenarios, and highly engaging discussion formats. Participants will explore the six ethical principles, then learn a structured four-step decision-making model that guides ethical reasoning across various situations. Participants will apply the model as they engage with the principles, complex scenarios, and collaborative problem-solving. *must attend both sessions*
May 19th
2pm - 3:30pm
Integrated Peer Recovery Supports Webinar
This session focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective peer recovery support models within collegiate settings. It will explore strategies to enhance student engagement, promote sustainability, and measure recovery-oriented outcomes. Participants will gain insights into best practices for building peer-led initiatives, integrating support within campus systems, and creating inclusive, recovery-friendly environments that support long-term student success and well-being.
May 19th
3pm - 4:15pm
Rewrite Your Story: Building a Resilient Mindset that Leads and Lasts
In the justice professions, the stories you tell yourself can fuel your strength or slowly chip away at it. This webinar will help you uncover the inner narratives that shape how you lead, respond to stress, and move through adversity.
You’ll learn practical tools to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion, from burnout to balance, and from surviving to thriving. Through honest reflection and research-supported strategies, you’ll strengthen your mindset, elevate your leadership, and build a personal story that supports you and the people you serve.
May 20th
12pm - 1pm
Psychosis & Substance Use in Adolescents and Young Adults
This training provides a clinically grounded overview of psychosis in adolescents and young adults, with a focused examination of the intersection between substance use and emerging psychiatric illness. Using a case-based approach, participants will review core features of psychotic disorders, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for substance/medication-induced psychosis, and key epidemiologic trends. The session emphasizes practical strategies for differentiating primary psychotic disorders from substance-induced presentations, including clinical assessment, workup considerations, and risk of conversion to chronic psychotic illness.
May 20th
12pm - 1:30pm
The Skill of Taking Steps: Using DBT in Conjunction with 12 Steps
Which is the best clinical approach to substance use disorder treatment? DBT-SUD, an evidence-based adaptation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, continues to gain traction in the SUD field. Meanwhile, 12-step recovery remains a longstanding cornerstone of healing. Though often seen as divergent, these models share core principles. This webinar explores the surprising alignment between DBT skills and the values of 12-step recovery, offering a practical framework for integrating both approaches. Attendees will learn how to meet client preferences while maximizing clinical effectiveness for lasting recovery and emotional healing.
May 20th
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.
By helping workers understand and engage in suicide prevention we seek to promote critical thinking about suicide prevention, open a dialogue about mental health, and promote help-seeking and help-giving behaviors. This 90-minute training includes videos, group discussions, exercises, and role-plays designed to foster a deeper understanding of your role in suicide prevention.
May 20th
1pm - 2:30pm
Joy in Prevention: How Do We Make the Healthy Choice the Fun Choice?
Substance use prevention practitioners deal with themes and topics of great weightiness and urgency every day. But can infusing our efforts with levity and fun actually make us more effective? This session will introduce the idea of making “the easy choice the fun choice,” which sits at the intersection of health promotion, behavioral science, and social marketing. We will explore how this concept has evolved over time and in alignment with other key milestones in the prevention field’s history, identify specific prevention strategies that are rooted in or could be enhanced by a focus on fun, and apply lessons from the “joy in work” movement, which aims to cultivate workplaces that foster meaning, purpose, and engagement rather than just focusing on efficiency, so that we as practitioners can enjoy what we do to the fullest..
May 20th
1pm - 3pm
DSM-5-TR and Substance Use Disorders
Participants will receive in-depth training on how to navigate the substance use disorders (SUDs) section of the DSM-5 TR, how to ask questions about substances to elicit honest information from the client, how to recognize "red flags" that can help assess problematic use potential and the chance that the problem has progressed, and details on dual diagnosis labeling, substance-induced disorders will be given. Particular attention will be paid to special implications when diagnosing opiate use disorder (OUD) and sedative hypnotic disorder. Specific tools and techniques will be shared, providing beginner diagnosticians with advanced tips on how to engage and label this population with greater accuracy, which will significantly improve treatment outcomes.
May 20th
3pm - 4pm
In spite of recent gains made in reducing new HIV infections in the US as a whole, the rate of new infections in people with SUD remains unchanged, with several significant outbreaks the last 10 years highlighting the need for low-barrier approaches to address the SUD/infectious disease syndemic (a “syndemic” is when multiple conditions combine to create worse health outcomes than if they’d occurred separately).
The availability of novel, long-acting buprenorphine formulations is transforming the SUD treatment landscape and has the potential to serve as a model for expanding access to integrated HIV prevention and treatment services for this community as well.
This webinar will review key background concepts and epidemiology related to the SUD/ID syndemic, discuss the potential benefits of integrated care models in addressing this syndemic, and highlight how lessons learned from DTI strategies for SUD care can be leveraged to improve HIV prevention and treatment and care integration in general.
May 20th
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beyond the Basics: Recognizing Lesser-Know Presentations of OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often associated with classic symptoms like contamination fears and checking behaviors. However, OCD can manifest in diverse and subtle ways that are frequently overlooked, leading to misdiagnosis or delayed treatment. This presentation explores these lesser-known presentations, including misophonia, olfactory reference syndrome, emotional contamination, and sensory-driven compulsions. Participants will learn how these variations differ from other conditions, identify key diagnostic markers, and apply evidence-based strategies for assessment and intervention. By broadening awareness, clinicians can improve accuracy in diagnosis and provide more effective, tailored care for individuals living with OCD.
May 20th
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Family Focused Therapy with Dr David Miklowitz
Struggling to support your child’s mental health? Join CMHRC’s executive director, Elizabeth Errico, in conversation with Family Focused Therapy creator David Miklowitz, PhD (UCLA) for a special seminar on Family-Focused Therapy. Discover how families become powerful partners in recovery, and learn practical ways families can reduce conflict, improve communication, strengthen family relationships, and support recovery together. Optional Wayfinder Discussion Group follows on May 28th.
May 21st
12pm - 1:30pm
Uplifting the Future of Peer Support - Series: - Session 3: Who’s Your Audience? Presenting Your Work to New Funders
Session 3: The purpose of this series is to support the peer workforce at all levels as we explore an ever-changing new understanding of providing peer support in the United States. Our goal is to provide the workforce with actionable steps they can take to stay engaged in the provision of peer support, prepare unexpected changes, and protect the integrity of peer support. We also aim to explore opportunities for growth and ways to move forward from the chaos. Lastly, these spaces are intended for community connection and support.
May 22nd
2pm - 3pm
This session outlines the stages of development for nonprofits, from early formation to sustainability. Participants will explore characteristics across the lifecycle of the organization, learn how to assess their organization’s current stage, and identify next steps for growth and capacity building.
May 21st
9am - 12:15pm
Motivational Interviewing Basics for 988 Call Specialists
This training covers Motivational Interviewing (MI) theory and techniques, with the goal of teaching participants how to motivate resistant callers and clients to make positive changes and decrease ambivalence. The session will review the five principles, key elements and core skills of MI theory. The training will also provide role–play video examples and discuss how to address the language of change. MI techniques to use with callers on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will also be shared.
May 21st
1pm - 2:30pm
Preventing Older Adult Substance Use Through Environmental Scans (4-Part Series)
PART 4: Opportunities for Collaboration and Better Understanding the Needs of Older Adults
The fourth training in this learning collaborative will be an interactive learning lab. A learning lab offers an immersive, hands-on environment where participants can actively practice and refine critical prevention skills in real-world scenarios. This learning lab will help participants work through the process of building a prevention coalition that serves older adults. It will also explore how to engage with older adults and learn about their needs with respect and compassion.
May 26th & 27th
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.
May 26th & 27th
9am - 5:30pm
Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
This intensive two-day module provides training in the assessment and treatment of suicidal ideation and behavior. Participants will receive in-depth training in cognitive-behavioral therapy for suicide prevention and will have the opportunity to practice assessment and intervention strategies. Video demonstrations and participant role-plays will be used in class to practice key assessment and treatment techniques. The module lays the foundation for working with suicidal patients by providing a detailed review of the epidemiology of suicide both in the civilian population and within the military/veteran community.
Participants will be introduced to the Self-Directed Violence Classification System (SDVCS), a nomenclature supported by the DoD/VA for self-directed violence and suicidal behavior. In addition, a review of several theories of suicide will be covered as well as a risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior. The module is designed for behavioral health providers working with Service members and Veterans who are seeking in-depth training in empirically supported treatment options they can immediately incorporate into their clinical practice. The training will provide hands-on practice activities and is geared towards an actively involved audience through discussion and in workshop activities. Participants must attend both days, as the course material is cumulative.
May 26th
2pm - 4pm
Leading Through Disruption: Adaptive Leadership Strategies for Substance Misuse Prevention
In an era of shifting public health priorities, evolving policy landscapes, and unpredictable funding, prevention leaders need to know more than just best practices in prevention. They need strong leadership skills and an adaptive mindset. This 2-hour interactive, intermediate-level session explores the adaptive leadership framework as a vital strategy for the modern substance misuse prevention professional.
We will begin by identifying the specific sources of disruption currently shaking the field, then dive into the adaptive leadership model to distinguish between "technical fixes" and "adaptive work." By bridging these theories with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), participants will engage in hands-on scenario planning to navigate real-world challenges. You’ll leave this session not just with a theory, but with a practical leadership playbook designed to spark innovation and ensure your prevention initiatives thrive in the face of change.
May 27th
Unmasking the Appeal: Protecting Youth from Nicotine & Tobacco Addiction
The World Health Organization has identified a critical public health concern in its World No Tobacco Day 2026 theme—how the tobacco and nicotine industry continues to reinvent products to attract and addict a new generation. Despite decades of progress in tobacco control, emerging products such as e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and synthetic nicotine devices are being aggressively marketed to youth using appealing flavors, sleek packaging, and digital media strategies.
This webinar is essential for public health professionals, educators, and community stakeholders seeking to understand the evolving landscape of nicotine products and the growing global burden of youth use. The webinar will provide participants with practical skills to analyze industry tactics, interpret emerging data on youth nicotine use, and apply evidence-based strategies for prevention, education, and policy advocacy. Special emphasis will be placed on tobacco regulatory science, youth-centered interventions, and translating research into real-world public health action.
May 28th
*Priority given to those who live, work, or school in Athens County*
9am - 3:30pm
Mental Health First Aid (Youth)
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Prevention Rocks is hosting two virtual Mental Health First Aid trainings designed to equip individuals with the skills to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. These trainings are practical, engaging, and focused on real-world application—whether you’re supporting colleagues, family members, or youth in your community.
Note: These sessions are supported through Athens County funding, so priority is given to individuals who live, work, or attend school in Athens County. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, feel free to reach out—happy to help navigate that.
May 28th, August 6th, & October 8th
9am - 4:30pm
*in-person training - Fawcett Center, Columbus, OH*
ADAMH Engaging Neighborhoods 2026 Training Series
https://csw.osu.edu/continuing-education/live-trainings
May 28th, June 4th, June 11th, June 18th
10:30am - 12pm
Stimulants 101: the 6-Hour Curriculum
This 6-hour stimulant training developed by the ATTC Network will provide an overview of the impact of stimulant drugs and current treatment options. The training will include information on the effects of stimulants on the brain and body and a range of data on national and regional trends related to stimulant use.
May 28, 2026
12pm - 1:30pm
Uplifting the Future of Peer Support - Series - Session 4: Reimagining the Future of the Peer Workforce; What is the New Vision?
The purpose of this series is to support the peer workforce at all levels as we explore an ever-changing new understanding of providing peer support in the United States. Our goal is to provide the workforce with actionable steps they can take to stay engaged in the provision of peer support, prepare unexpected changes, and protect the integrity of peer support. We also aim to explore opportunities for growth and ways to move forward from the chaos. Lastly, these spaces are intended for community connection and support.
May 28th
12pm - 3:30pm
CDP Presents: The Power of Prevention: A Public Health Model for the Prevention of Harmful Behaviors
This presentation provides an evidence-informed overview of the prevention of harmful behaviors within military populations, with an emphasis on practical application in clinical and operational settings. Participants will examine key individual, relational, and systemic risk and protective factors associated with behaviors such as suicide, interpersonal violence, substance misuse, and maladaptive coping. The training will integrate military cultural considerations, trauma-informed approaches, and early identification strategies to enhance assessment and intervention skills. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to support prevention efforts, improve risk recognition, and strengthen ethical, culturally responsive practice when working with service members, veterans, and military-connected families.
May 28th
2:30pm - 4pm
Advocacy Skills for Substance Misuse Prevention Professionals
Advocacy is one of the most powerful tools in a substance misuse prevention professional's toolkit — but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. This dynamic 90-minute webinar breaks down the advocacy process into clear, actionable steps so you can confidently engage with policymakers and amplify your prevention work.
You'll learn how to navigate the policy landscape at the local, state, and federal levels, identify the right decision-makers, and research their priorities so your message lands. We'll cover the practical mechanics of effective advocacy — from contacting staff and scheduling meetings to crafting compelling talking points that build your credibility. Most importantly, you'll walk away with strategies for nurturing the long-term relationships that make advocacy efforts stick.
Whether you're brand new to advocacy or looking to sharpen your approach, this webinar will give you the tools and confidence to turn your prevention expertise into lasting policy impact.
May 28th
3pm - 5pm
Integrated Behavioral Health Models Webinar
The first webinar of this series will focus on models of integrated behavioral health and primary care from the perspective of three comprehensive systems of care: Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Kansas implementing the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM); Spectra Health in North Dakota, which is an award winning Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) implementing the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Model; and the integration efforts of South Dakota Indian Urban Health (SDIUH) who operates two PCMHs, grounded in collective healing, holistic wellness, and indigenous values. This webinar will explore the rationale for choosing an integrated model, how these models are operationalized in practice (e.g., referral criteria, quality improvement metrics, and financing), patient and provider experiences, and key considerations for implementation.
May 29th
12pm - 2pm
*In-person event at Logan Theater, Logan, OH*
Joy as a Protective Factor
This one is for both organizational staff and families served. There’s evidence behind joy as a prevention tool- it builds resilience, helps us recover from stress, fosters connection, and promotes creativity. In addition to the “learn” piece of this lunch and learn, this day could look more like a celebration- pizza, games, and even a foam party. It’s important for families to have chances to interact with community organizations in a way that feels connecting and positive!