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Many Voices One Vision Conference |
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We’re excited to announce the Division of Mental Health & Addiction will be hosting the annual Indiana Prevention Conference, Many Voices, One Vision, on October 24 and 25 at the Dallara Car Factory in the heart of Speedway, Indiana. Over the course of this year’s two day conference, we will convene as statewide primary prevention partners, looking to share best practices and programs that exemplify the Strategic Prevention Framework, as well as collaborating to strengthen our primary prevention efforts throughout the state. We can’t wait to reunite with familiar faces and welcome new ones this year! |
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Upcoming Prevention Technology Transfer Center Trainings | |
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September 12 • 1pm-2:30 pm US/Eastern |
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This webinar will summarize the importance of policy change as a strategy for prevention professionals. It will discuss why and how policy changes can have significant impacts on substance use prevention goals, including addressing inequities, and reducing health disparities. The webinar will describe the different types of policy options that exist and how they align with substance use risk and protective factors, including the social determinants of health. It will also discuss the strengths and challenges that policy change efforts can have compared to other prevention interventions and why they should be part of a comprehensive approach to prevention. As part of this discussion, the webinar will also provide an example of such an approach. | |
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September 14 • 1pm-2:30 pm US/Eastern |
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This webinar will summarize what prevention professionals can do to help develop or change policies that will advance substance use prevention goals, including to address inequities and reduce health disparities. It will identify and discuss the mechanisms by which policy change can occur. As part of this, the webinar will also review the collaborative partners that prevention professionals will need to work with to enact policy change, including elected officials and regulatory agencies. It will discuss the importance of advocacy as a tool for collaborating with these partners and the vital distinctions between advocacy and lobbying. The webinar will also review the restrictions on lobbying that federal grantees and non-profit organizations must follow. The webinar
will also discuss other steps prevention professionals can take to support successful policy change, such as working with regulatory or enforcement agencies to ensure policy adherence. Lastly, the webinar will offer a small group peer learning discussion opportunity. | |
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September 20• 11am-12:30pm US/Central |
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The purpose of this webinar is to increase the understanding and skills for prevention specialists to plan, facilitate, and implement advocacy strategies to support prevention goals. Presenters will explore the distinctions between advocacy and lobbying and outline the importance of advocacy in prevention work. | |
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September 21 • 10am-12:00 pm US/Eastern |
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Loss of social contact, loss of loved ones, body betrayal, and increased isolation are common experiences for the elderly and can result in depression and suicidal ideation. This session supports social service providers in contemplating the risk factors and support options for caring for an elder who may be experiencing suicidality. From assessing threats, to addressing means, and engaging the elder in a safety plan, this course will offer both considerations and strategies to increase hope in this population and keep them safe. | | | | |
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Myths Persist about People with Opioid Use Disorder |
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This resource, written by Melissa Cyders and Melissa S. Fry, breaks down myths and stigma regaurding people with opioid use disorder. |
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