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Call for Applications: Complex Trauma Training Consortium The Complex Trauma Training Consortium (CTTC) is currently accepting applications for new CTTC trainer- training field sites. Over a 16-month period, these field sites will be trained to become sustainable knowledge hubs to provide complex trauma training, consultation, and resource dissemination across a U.S. state, territory or one […]

A recently published article, "A National Snapshot of Training and Technical Assistance Needs Within the Mental Health Workforce," in Psychiatric Services summarizes results from a national survey that aimed to assess the training and technical assistance needs of individuals who work in mental health. Access the full article. Abstract: Objective: This report summarizes results from […]

Person-centered planning (PCP) is based on the truths that people know what’s best for themselves and that self-determination and human rights are essential for wellness. Hosted by the New England MHTTC, South Southwest MHTTC, and SAMHSA, this webinar presents a call to action for all behavioral health stakeholders to demand that we move beyond the […]

Developed by the New England MHTTC, Northwest MHTTC, Pacific Southwest MHTTC, and MHTTC Network Coordinating Office, the goal of this 7-hour course is to increase awareness of the importance of culturally responsive practices in behavioral health and recovery-oriented care. This course offers practical guidance and evidence-based resources to support agencies and organizations on their journey toward enhancing equitable […]

September 11 Why is Psychiatry Delayed Catching Up With Neuroscience? Presentation Objective: Presenters: Matcheri S. Keshavan, MD, and Staney Cobb, Professor and Academic Head, Department of Psychiatry Join us on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 12 pm ET. Register Here! September 24 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices - September Session United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. and […]

September 25-26, 2024 (GUAM, CNMI, FSM, PALAU, RMI) September 24-25, 2024 (AMERICAN SAMOA AND ALL US STATES) The Pacific Southwest MHTTC is pleased to share information about Guam’s Fifth Annual Behavioral Health and Addictions Virtual Conference! This conference is organized by Guam Behavioral Health & Wellness Center (GBHWC) and the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer […]

August 21Person-Centered Recovery Planning Consultation Corner: Staff Training, Supervision & Quality Monitoring-How to Reinforce PCRP in Practice (Session 6) The Person-Centered Recovery Planning (PCRP) Consultation Corner is a 6-month learning series featuring a monthly webinar on the “FAQs” of PCRP; offering practical tools and resources to support quality PCRP at the level of both individual […]

Important Information Regarding Our Funding Dear Colleagues, We wanted to let you know that the MHTTC Network, including the Regional Centers and Network Coordinating Office, will be ending at the close of our grant year, September 29, 2024. This includes the work we do through our main grant and the School Mental Health supplement. We […]

Important Information Regarding Our Funding Dear Colleagues, We wanted to let you know that the MHTTC Network, including the Regional Centers and Network Coordinating Office, will be ending at the close of our grant year, September 29, 2024. This includes the work we do through our main grant and the School Mental Health supplement. We […]

New studies have shown a sharp increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in schools over the past few years, more than quadrupling for those in areas where legislation has been enacted that targets the community. These developments have caused an alarming decline in mental health for many LGBTQ+ students and has left many school professionals unsure […]

The National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification is the first substantive document on peer support published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration since the 2015 landmark publication of SAMHSA’s Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health Services. A lot has changed; and all but one state now have state-run or […]

The primary objective of the training is to educate school staff and stakeholders about Rural Behavioral Health Institutes’ Screening Linked to Care (SLTC) Program. Presenters will provide education about STLC, data on effectiveness of the program, challenges, and successes of SLTC and talk about prevention and early intervention of mental health challenges for students. Presenters […]

Celebrating 6 Years of Service  After six years of working enthusiastically on building the New England MHTTC, we would like to get a well-rounded understanding of the experiences of our team and partners and gather valuable insights for future projects. We see this as a great way to reflect on the project’s successes and areas […]

July 23Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices - July Event United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. and New England MHTTC would like to invite you and your staff to attend "Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices," a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO webinar series. Native psychological brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people.   […]

A key goal of the SAMHSA-funded 7 Generations American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (CoE) is to deliver high quality training and technical assistance at no charge for behavioral health providers and paraprofessionals serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Please consider completing the short Training and Technical Assistance Survey […]

In May 2023, the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended – reflecting a long-awaited return to normalcy across the United States.

July 10 Person-Centered Recovery Planning Consultation Corner: Promises and Pitfalls-Designing Planning Templates & Electronic Health Records to Support PCRP (Session 4) The Person-Centered Recovery Planning (PCRP) Consultation Corner is a 6-month learning series featuring a monthly webinar on the “FAQs” of PCRP; offering practical tools and resources to support quality PCRP at the level of […]

July 17 Youth Self Assessment Tool Listening Session 2 Calling all practicing Youth Peers across the country from diverse locations and organizations! We want to hear from you about a crucial tool for youth peer support specialists: the self-assessment tool. Join us in this important conversation and contribute to the growth and effectiveness of youth […]

An estimated 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the United States have a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. The crisis has drawn the attention of US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, MD, who recently issued a second advisory to address the role social media is playing in the continued deterioration of mental health among […]

This 3-part learning series is intended for individuals working in behavioral health who are interested in building skills that will help increase their engagement in advocacy efforts promoting Hispanic and Latino behavioral health equity. The goal of this series is to better equip and prepare behavioral health workers to advocate for behavioral health equity for […]

July 1 Early Psychosis Prescriber Consultation Series: Long Acting Injectables The Massachusetts Psychosis Network for Early Treatment (MAPNET) and the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) will host a virtual monthly “Early Psychosis Prescriber Consultation Series” led by Dr. Matcheri Keshavan on prescribing practices for early psychosis, including a review of a selected monthly topic. […]

June 25 Psychosis Informed Care Series: Cultural Considerations when Working with Individuals who Experience Psychosis This June 25, 2024 webinar will provide cultural considerations and tips for culturally responsive care when working with individuals who experience psychosis. Some of the learning goals of this webinar include: Presenters: Vera A. Muñiz-Saurré (they/éle) and Chia Hsuan Sabrina Chang (she/her) Join us […]

Honoring Juneteenth June 19, 1865, was the day that enslaved Black people living in Texas received the news that they were free by executive decree. This day became known as "Juneteenth," also "Freedom Day," "Emancipation Day," "Jubilee Day," "Juneteenth Independence Day," and "Black Independence Day." The news arrived in Galveston, Texas, 2 and a half […]

by Isabel-Kai Fisher June 19, 1865, was the day that enslaved Black people living in Texas received the news that they were free by executive decree. This day became known as "Juneteenth" also "Freedom Day," "Emancipation Day," "Jubilee Day," "Juneteenth Independence Day," and "Black Independence Day." The news arrived in Galveston, Texas, 2 and a […]