Products and Resources Catalog

June 14, 2022 Using data to drive decision-making is critical to ensuring that behavioral health services improve the lives of all people, no matter their race, background, or circumstance. During the Using Data for Equity webinar on Thursday, May 26 our partners at Third Sector shared a five-step process of using data to operationalize equity. This Diversity Talk pairs with that webinar and will include three elements: 1) responses to questions from the webinar, 2) deeper dives into each of the five steps, including how to address challenges and mitigate risks, and 3) facilitated discussion and peer learning on using data for equity. Check out the video archive from our May 26 webinar and make plans to extend your learning at this related Diversity Talk.   To view the recording, please go to: https://youtu.be/nyUQx_58glU   Slides coming soon!

Recording of the event How to Talk to Youth about Race & Racial Trauma, originally held on May 25, 2022.   Slide Presentation

Recording of the event Postpartum Depression Diagnosis & Treatment in the Black Community, originally held on June 2, 2022.     Slide Presentation

May 26, 2022 Using data to drive decision-making is critical to ensuring that behavioral health services improve the lives of all people, no matter their race, background, or circumstance. During the Using Data for Equity webinar on Thursday, May 26, our partners at Third Sector shared a five-step process of using data to operationalize equity. Check out the video archive and make plans to extend your learning at the connected Diversity Talk on June 14 at 1:00 p.m., ET. To watch the recording, go to: https://youtu.be/WS_afNwJgbE   Presenter(s): Third Sector Capital Partners, Inc. Third Sector is a national nonprofit technical assistance organization that advises government agencies on ways to reshape their policies, systems, and services toward better outcomes for all people no matter their race, background, and circumstances.  

Recording of the event Black Youth Suicide Prevention, originally held on May 19, 2022.     Slide Presentation

Positive Youth Development (PYD), adopted as a theory in the 1990’s has been used to engage youth, focusing on mutually beneficial relationships within their social worlds, but unabridged, lacks the cultural aspects that can make this practice useful to Black girls. This reference guide addresses varying challenges in the development of Black girls that should be taken into consideration for a more diverse and inclusive use of the practice. In addition, this guide provides examples of programs that are utilizing PYD interventions that consider aspects of development that are unique to Black girls, utilizing “rites of passage” frameworks as the antidote.

April 5, 2022 To watch the recording, please go to: https://youtu.be/aSMdXmDRzus   Presenter:  Miraj U. Desai, PhD - Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale. 

March 24, 2022 While much attention has been paid to individual implicit bias, research is beginning to show ways in which organizations can also possess hidden forms of bias at the policy, procedural, and administrative levels. These implicit organizational biases may strongly impact client-provider interactions, care decisions, and engagement, as well as health outcomes. Join us as we learn more about the impact of implicit organizational bias and collectively explore ways to mitigate its effects on training and education, community building, recruitment and hiring, and beyond.   To watch the recording, please go to: https://youtu.be/ooQKCXKNBQQ   Presenter: Miraj Desai, PhD

As we strive to improve conversations about race, racism, racial equity, and the importance of advancing cultural humility in this country, the environment in which we’re speaking seems to be constantly shifting. Perhaps this is an indication that these conversations are more important now than ever. But talking about race is complex and multi-layered, and despite significant progress, explicit and implicit racism still exist. Nothing bridges the divide of race and culture like informed dialogue that’s grounded in shared understanding. Review our "Diversity Talk" to get tips on how to structure conversations—with clearly framed goals, space for sharing various perspectives, and an acceptance of discomfort—for thoughtful discussion about racial equity and ways to advance and extend cultural humility. To watch the recording, visit: https://youtu.be/HkialJr2fag.    

The Pacific Southwest MHTTC curated a list of resources to support mental health needs in times of crisis. These resources have been curated with social distance mandates in mind and provide many virtual or electronic options for support. The list includes relevant webinars, stress management apps, publications, and online resources.

Recording of the event Treatment of Mental Illness and Chronic Disease Comorbidity in the Black Community, originally held on February 17, 2022.     Presentation slides.

As we strive to improve conversations about race, racism, racial equity, and the importance of advancing cultural humility in this country, the environment in which we’re speaking seems to be constantly shifting. Perhaps this is an indication that these conversations are more important now than ever. But talking about race is complex and multi-layered, and despite significant progress, explicit and implicit racism still exist. Nothing bridges the divide of race and culture like informed dialogue that’s grounded in shared understanding. Get tips on how to structure conversations—with clearly framed goals, space for sharing various perspectives, and an acceptance of discomfort—for thoughtful discussion about racial equity and ways to advance and extend cultural humility.   To watch the recording, go to: https://youtu.be/p0kSiuYNkeM    Presenters:  /*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*--> Dietra Hawkins, PsyD and Maria E. Restrepo-Toro, BSN, MS

The dual public health emergencies of structural racism and the coronavirus pandemic continue to challenge communities of color across New England. The 2022 Innovations Conference will highlight providers implementing groundbreaking mental health and substance use programming amidst these crises to support resilience and recovery. Join thought leaders from our region to celebrate innovative approaches to supporting mental health and advancing substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery by and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) across New England. Presenters will share successes, lessons learned, and strategies for supporting whole-person care and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.   Day 4 - February 17, 2022: Pathways of Recovery - Innovations in Supporting Recovery, Resilience, Purpose, and Opportunities   To watch the recording, please go to: https://youtu.be/9bwLxqeBHuY.  

The dual public health emergencies of structural racism and the coronavirus pandemic continue to challenge communities of color across New England. The 2022 Innovations Conference will highlight providers implementing groundbreaking mental health and substance use programming amidst these crises to support resilience and recovery. Join thought leaders from our region to celebrate innovative approaches to supporting mental health and advancing substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery by and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) across New England. Presenters will share successes, lessons learned, and strategies for supporting whole-person care and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.   Day 3 - February 16, 2022: Pathways of Recovery - Innovations in Engagement, Connection, and Programming   To watch the recording, please go to: https://youtu.be/IH1oGBeDRjo.   

The dual public health emergencies of structural racism and the coronavirus pandemic continue to challenge communities of color across New England. The 2022 Innovations Conference will highlight providers implementing groundbreaking mental health and substance use programming amidst these crises to support resilience and recovery. Join thought leaders from our region to celebrate innovative approaches to supporting mental health and advancing substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery by and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) across New England. Presenters will share successes, lessons learned, and strategies for supporting whole-person care and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.   Day 2 - February 15, 2022: Innovative Prevention Approaches   To watch the recording, please go to: https://youtu.be/SsPoBzgFHE0.  

The dual public health emergencies of structural racism and the coronavirus pandemic continue to challenge communities of color across New England. The 2022 Innovations Conference will highlight providers implementing groundbreaking mental health and substance use programming amidst these crises to support resilience and recovery. Join thought leaders from our region to celebrate innovative approaches to supporting mental health and advancing substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery by and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) across New England. Presenters will share successes, lessons learned, and strategies for supporting whole-person care and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.   Day 1 - February 14, 2022: Laying the Groundwork- Foundations of Whole Person Care   To watch the recording, go to: https://youtu.be/ALVqdlNqivc    

Join our value-added Diversity Talk! At this session, we will unpack information shared during our January 26 session on the impact of implicit bias on BIPOC Populations. Session collaborator, Jessica Isom, MD, MPH, will lead our talk and introduce a six-step framework for reducing disparities and fostering health equity. In preparation for this session, please review the video archive from our January 26 session and review the curated discussion resource, A Roadmap to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care.   watch our recording here: https://youtu.be/V0Jpn84VgbE   Our Diversity Talks offer a window of availability with thought leaders and provide the space and opportunity for small group conversations and discussions around curated resources that promote racial equity and culturally humble practices in behavioral health and recovery-oriented care.

The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, the Great Lakes MHTTC, and the Great Lakes PTTC. The January 2022 issue features the Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment and Recovery Hall of Fame, Counselor's Corner blog post, and a complete calendar of events for the month. 

The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, the Great Lakes MHTTC, and the Great Lakes PTTC. The February 2022 issue features the Counselor's Corner blog post, State Spotlight-Illinois, and a complete calendar of events for the month. 

Bias and racism in health care impede scientific advancement, reduces the pipeline of diverse clinicians, and contributes to racial and ethnic health disparities. Learn how to advocate for proactive approaches that eliminate barriers impacting people of color, promote racial equity, and advance cultural humility.   To watch the recording, please go to: https://youtu.be/RxzrB2K-A3k. Other resources coming soon!   Presenter: Dr. Jessica Isom, MD, MPH

Recording of the event Post-traumatic Stress in the African American Community, originally held on January 20, 2022.     Presentation slides.

Recording for the event Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder Treatment in the Black Community, originally held on December 16, 2021.   Presentation slides.

While the statistics help to validate that the rates of mental health disorders are similar across racial groups, they also conceal a deeper inequity. What you can’t tell from the numbers is how the severity, persistence, contributing factors, and implications for the overall well-being of mental health conditions vary widely across demographic groups. Join us for a review of the stats and a discussion around ways to support the behavioral health needs of BIPOC individuals and communities.   To watch the recording, go to: https://youtu.be/B51mS5hpxRs   Presenter(s): Mary Roary, PhD Taylor Bryan Turner Jessica Isom, MD, MPH Maria E. Restrepo-Toro Ingrid Padgett Timothy Jean

Dr. Thomas and Ms. Thabet-Chapin shared their journey in developing the Anchored in our Roots series and provided an overview of the content within it during the session on November 16th. You can find the recording to the webinar by clicking "VIEW RESOURCE" above. The authors invite BIPOC school mental health providers in Region 10 to come together in a virtual space for an ongoing community of learning and care.  If you are a BIPOC School Mental Health Provider who works in Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) and are interested in joining a virtual space for continued conversation and learning, please complete this interest form. Description: During the session, the presenters will share the resources from Anchored in our Roots that support the link between decolonizing self-care and, the creation of a space focused on the practice of self-preservation. The presenters will highlight the importance of reclaiming and grounding BIPOC self-care practices in indigenous roots. Objectives: Participants will explore a few tools to help decolonize self-care and wellness to positively impact their work, their relationships with other BIPOC families and clients Participants will also co-create specific approaches to their own journey to decolonize self-care by diving into their own indigenous practices. Presentation Materials: AIOR Powerpoint Presentation.pdf Kindling; Writings on the Body.pdf We have centered the needs, voices, and lived experiences of BIPOC School Mental Health providers through these conversations and materials. We welcome non-BIPOC providers to lean in, listen, and learn how to support our BIPOC colleagues.  >>> Access Full Series Here <<< About The Authors: Katrice Thabet-Chapin, M.Ed., Ed.S., NCSP; is a multi-racial educator who has served in the non-profit sector for over 27 years. She comes from four generations of educators who dedicated their life to educational social justice. Katrice has a strong theoretical background in child development and psychology; B.A. in Child Development, M.Ed. in Elementary Education, and Ed.S. in School Psychology.  She works diligently to ensure that everyone who wishes to have a seat at the table has one, feels safe there, and can voice their opinions without retribution. As a practicing school psychologist, she has a special interest in researching and applying best practices in consultation, intervention, and assessment implementation when supporting students and families who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Katrice is an active member of Washington State Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of School Psychologist, and is a member of OSPI’s School-Based Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention Subcommittee. When Katrice is away from the office she enjoys spending family time with her partner and four daughters.       Sabine Thomas, ND; is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and an educator. She has extensive background in nonprofit management, wellness, infant/early childhood mental health and user experience (UX) research. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a B.A. in Sociomedical Sciences and a Doctorate from Bastyr University in Naturopathic Medicine.  She is an early childhood digital ethnographer and a self-care doctor. She is the co-owner of JSol Studios, a virtual wellness educational practice and lives in Tacoma, WA with her family.       Note: The resources and information presented are for educational purposes, and general awareness regarding the experiences of BIPOC mental health professionals within the educational community.  As you process this information you may experience a need to explore more deeply how these concepts have impacted you in your personal and professional life. We encourage you to connect with and seek out additional support from a trusted health provider, confidant therapist, trusted community liaison, advocate, elder and/or spiritual guide. Please contact us at [email protected] for any questions.   DISCLAIMER: Do not reproduce or distribute this presentation for a fee without specific, written authorization from the Northwest MHTTC. Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.