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Embracing Authenticity: A Guide to Authenticity and Cultural Awareness at Work This comprehensive guide is designed to support BIPOC employees, allies, and leadership in fostering a more inclusive and supportive workplace environment. By recognizing and addressing the unique challenges faced by People of Color, promoting allyship, and empowering leadership, we can create a workplace where […]

Culturally Responsive Care in Early Psychosis Vera Muñiz-Saurré and host Joey Rodriguez discuss experiences with culturally responsive care in early psychosis and strategies for providers. This Changing the Conversation podcast episode is sponsored by the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTC). Listen Here!   December 5 Racial Equity Audit Webinar Series This […]

November 28 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices- November 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.  […]

November 28 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices- November 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.  […]

The Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, in partnership with the New England MHTTC, will launch the first Hispanic/Latine LET(s)LEAD Academy. The academy will start in January 2024 with the first phase running for approximately 11 weekly sessions followed by a 6-month second phase where fellows work on leadership/community projects with support from a mentor. Potential Fellows enter […]

November 15 Breath-Body-Mind™ Stress Reduction This session will provide participant providers with experiential opportunities to learn about Breath-Body-Mind™, an integrative approach and universally accessible stress reduction practice. These techniques will be introduced using breath work and gentle, adaptable body movements. Parents/caregivers and other family members often bear the stressors of trying to navigate systems, advocating […]

Behavioral Health Resources to Support Mass Violence Trauma Recovery In the wake of the recent mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, it’s vital to remember that recovery and healing take time, compassion, and support. Recognizing that everyone affected by this tragedy will navigate grief and trauma uniquely, the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center is […]

In the wake of the recent mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, it’s vital to remember that recovery and healing take time, compassion, and support. Recognizing that everyone affected by this tragedy will navigate grief and trauma uniquely, the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center is offering specific behavioral health resources to support survivors, their […]

Support for Maine We are thinking of our colleagues and friends in Maine and their families and neighbors. Here are some resources for anyone experiencing emotional distress in Maine and beyond:   SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline: call or text 1-800-985-5990 or visitDisasterDistress.samhsa.gov Maine Crisis Hotline: 888-568-1112 Crisis Resources from NAMI Maine: namimaine.org/crisis-resources/ 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: […]

Applications Now Open: Hispanic/Latine Lived Experience and Peer Support Leadership Academy   The Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, in partnership with the New England MHTTC, will launch the first Hispanic/Latine LET(s)LEAD Academy. The academy will start in January 2024 with the first phase running for approximately 11 weekly sessions followed by a 6-month second phase where fellows […]

The Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, in partnership with the New England MHTTC, will launch the first Hispanic/Latine LET(s)LEAD Academy. The academy will start in January 2024 with the first phase running for approximately 11 weekly sessions followed by a 6-month second phase where fellows work on leadership/community projects with support from a mentor. Potential Fellows […]

October 17 Latine/Latinos/Hispanic Lived Experience and Peer Support In celebration of the National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, in partnership with the New England MHTTC, would like to invite people to a listening session about the importance of elevating Lived Experience Leadership among Latine/Latinos/Hispanic Peer Supporters and Latinos/Latine People […]

Implementing Person-Centered Recovery Planning: New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report Person-Centered Recovery Planning (PCRP) is increasingly required by both state behavioral health authorities and funders such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The implementation of PCRP requires attention to multiple aspects of the change process including overall agency culture, stakeholder […]

Giving Voice to Marginalized Families/Natural Supporters and Underrepresented Paths to Healing and Wellness   All distress happens in relationship with others, but so too does healing. We all need supportive allies in our lives in times of stress and mental distress. A new series of webinars is designed to explore and give voice to the […]

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month   From September 15 to October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration that honors the cultural contributions and identities of Hispanic and Latine people in the United States. This month, we shed light on the multitude of mental health experiences within Hispanic and Latino communities, including those who identify as Afro-Latino, Black, Indigenous, and […]

September 19 Competencies for Peer Support Workers in Crisis Services: Listening Session A 90-minute listening session with peers who currently provide support in crisis settings to review our draft self-assessment tool. This self-assessment tool was designed based on the Core Competencies and is intended for peers new or familiar with crisis work to reflect upon […]

In honor of National Recovery Month, our colleagues from the Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network (Region 1) would like to highlight the important role of recovery friendly workplaces. Join them for this upcoming event. The four major dimensions of recovery remain: Home, Community, Health and Purpose which have been critical pillars on the road to recovery. The Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative […]

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide can happen to anyone at any time, but it is not inevitable. Offering supports to those in crisis can help prevent suicide. Here are some recent resources: Enhancing Awareness of Positive Emotions to Reduce Risk for Suicidal Behavior in Youth Competencies for Peer Workers on Crisis Triage Teams Competencies […]

September is Recovery Month! Join us in celebrating Recovery Month and supporting people in recovery from mental health and substance use challenges with this toolkit from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Together we can make a difference.   September 13 Lived Experience as Expertise: How NAMI Can Support Patients and Families NAMI has many […]

August 28 31st Annual Virtual New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Services: Opening Plenary Session Opening Plenary Session by staff from New England MHTTC on the topic of Prioritizing Racial Equity in the Workplace: Real Change for Real Lives.   The late summer Best Practices 5-day event gives addiction and behavioral health professionals the opportunity […]

Clinical Brief: Discussing Diagnosis of Early Psychosis with Youth and Families Providing diagnostic feedback and psychoeducation to youth who are experiencing early psychosis or clinical signs of risk for psychosis and families is important and can be beneficial. When provided thoughtfully, with attention to the youth and family’s culture and experience, feedback can help youth and families […]

August 22 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices- August 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.  […]

Changing the Conversation: Belonging in the Workplace Ronitia Hodges and Ashley Stewart discuss the importance and benefits of fostering an authentic and inclusive environment in the workplace. This podcast episode is sponsored by the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTC). Listen Here!     August 22 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices- […]

July 31 Enhancing Awareness of Positive Emotions to Reduce Risk for Suicidal Behavior in Youth The objectives of this event are to: Describe how both positive and negative attentional biases may contribute to suicide risk Describe the Broaden and Build theory of positive emotions Describe specific strategies to increase one's attention to positive emotions and […]