Training at Prevention First

Two new studies from the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease
Prevention highlight the impact of direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol home delivery on
drinking behaviors and alcohol-related outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The
first study explores how use of DTC alcohol home delivery is associated with higher
alcohol consumption and greater negative drinking consequences, while the second
study analyzes trends in alcohol-related online searches following changes to state DTC
alcohol home delivery policy. These studies highlight implications for alcohol policy
and recommendations to mitigate alcohol-related harms in the context of post-
pandemic DTC policy changes.

Trauma-informed supervision is important if youth development and violence prevention programs are to achieve success. Topics covered in this presentation include trauma-informed leadership and trauma-informed supervision; the supervisory relationship as a mirror of trauma-informed care; the 6 features of trauma-informed supervision; and the role of the supervisor in promoting safety and support in a trauma-informed system of care.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

• Articulate aspects or components of a trauma-informed system of care.
• Be a more effective supervisor in a trauma-informed system of care.
• Recognize how the supervisory relationship can be a catalyst for improved competencies and direct practice in a youth development and violence prevention program.
• Help staff with self-care practices.

Get ready to ignite your impact! This one-day free virtual summit, hosted by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery and Prevention First, is your chance to connect with other prevention professionals across Illinois and learn about valuable tools and resources to amplify your prevention programs and services. The virtual summit is open to all those in Illinois working on substance use prevention, including Substance Use Prevention Program (SUPP) Grantees, Drug-Free Communities Coalitions, other prevention coalitions, STOP Act grantees, BASE grantees, and other prevention advocates and partners.  

Once you register, you will be provided with a Zoom link that allows you to join us all day or attend the sessions that interest you most.  

Assessment and safety planning are cornerstones of mental health, substance use, and domestic violence work. However, we often work in silos even though these three issues have strong intersections. Today, we'll explore how to integrate a domestic violence perspective into your current assessment and safety planning processes so you can confidently provide holistic support and effective referrals to your clients.

1. Increase knowledge of best practices when working with clients experiencing mental health or substance use challenges who disclose domestic violence.
2. Analyze current practices when addressing DV in mental health or substance use services.
3. Explore methods for developing and implementing an assessment and corresponding safety plan that integrates both domestic violence and suicide.

Trauma-informed supervision is important if youth development and violence prevention programs are to achieve success. Topics covered in this presentation include trauma-informed leadership and trauma-informed supervision using an equity lens; encouraging training and development opportunities that raise awareness of and address secondary trauma; and the role of the supervisor in promoting empathy and equity in a trauma-informed system of care.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

• Promote open communication and concern among staff, students, and clients
• Provide information and insight to clinical as well as non-clinical staff
• Prioritize employee well-being as well as your own well-being
• Prevent retraumatization, recognize resilience, and celebrate compassion among employees
• Practice and elevate empathy and equity in your role as a team leader

Subpart C: Intervention and Treatment Licenses

SUPR will begin holding a webinar training series for licensed organizations to support
understanding and implementation of the new Administrative Rule, Part 2060. Each training
session will address specific rule sections and content areas, as outlined below. Attending
these trainings will provide valuable insights into how the changes impact administrative
functions and service delivery, helping organizations ensure compliance and enhance
operational effectiveness. Trainings will be recorded and available on-demand as well as
live.

Webinars will occur on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:00am-10:30am, unless
otherwise specified.

Trauma-informed supervision is essential if youth development and violence prevention programs are to achieve success. Topics covered in this presentation include trauma-informed leadership and trauma-informed supervision using an equity lens, encouraging training and development opportunities that promote cultural competence; and the supervisor's role in establishing an environment of cultural responsiveness.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, the program supervisor or coordinator will be able to:

• Check and correct their own unconscious biases and encourage employees to do the same
• Communicate regularly with staff, students, and families in a culturally-responsive manner
• Create an environment where cultural beliefs and behaviors are validated and valued
• Connect families with trusted community resources

In this webinar, participants will explore the topics of community building, radical listening, youth as partners, dream building, and finding joy. Each of these themes will provide caregivers, youth, and community members with specific strategies to engage each other while building a community that sustains life.

These practices are a return to the old and challenge current mindsets that can diminish and isolate system-impacted youth. Participants will learn how to dismantle obstacles to self-advocacy, self-care, and healing community.

In this webinar, we will explore the benefits of youth and adult partnerships that enable communities to foster proactive prevention strategies led by youth. Youth and adult partnerships create a system of both mentorship and positive peer support that lead to healthy and long-lasting cycles of effective and evaluated prevention efforts at the local level. We will explore the use of SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and how it can be used to develop a strong infrastructure for school or community-based health approaches. We’ll hear success stories from prevention programs in utilizing prevention strategies that acknowledge how youth are part of the solution. This presentation is hands-on and will leave you with tangible resources for bringing these tools to your own programs and communities.

Objectives:
1. Provide an overview of SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and how it can be used to develop a strong approach.
2. How to empower youth voices through prevention education, community advocacy, and leadership development to create a positive impact.

Are you passionate about prevention work and wondering how to take the next step in your career? Maybe you have heard about the Prevention Specialist Certification but are unsure what it is and where to start. You are not alone. Join us during this Power Hour for Peers to network with other prevention professionals interested in the CPS process and those who recently passed the exam and can share their insights. Come with curiosity and questions.

 Subpart D: Treatment Service Requirements

SUPR will begin holding a webinar training series for licensed organizations to support
understanding and implementation of the new Administrative Rule, Part 2060. Each training
session will address specific rule sections and content areas, as outlined below. Attending
these trainings will provide valuable insights into how the changes impact administrative
functions and service delivery, helping organizations ensure compliance and enhance
operational effectiveness. Trainings will be recorded and available on-demand as well as
live.

Webinars will occur on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:00am-10:30am, unless
otherwise specified.

Subpart D: Treatment Service Requirements

SUPR will begin holding a webinar training series for licensed organizations to support
understanding and implementation of the new Administrative Rule, Part 2060. Each training
session will address specific rule sections and content areas, as outlined below. Attending
these trainings will provide valuable insights into how the changes impact administrative
functions and service delivery, helping organizations ensure compliance and enhance
operational effectiveness. Trainings will be recorded and available on-demand as well as
live.

Webinars will occur on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:00am-10:30am, unless
otherwise specified.