Educate. Empower. Advocate. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a web page. "What is Prevention" Video Series Released Addiction Policy Forum and Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America have created and released a three-part video series called “What is Prevention?”. The videos are a free resource that features the science of brain development and breaks down the nuts and bolts of effective prevention. APF and CADCA created these videos to empower individuals and communities to prevent adolescent substance use and addiction. These videos explain how prevention focuses on delaying the age of first drug or alcohol use, how genetics account for the likelihood of developing a substance use disorder, and the role of the community in protecting adolescents from early substance use. Access the Videos Ethics for the Prevention Professional Need ethics to obtain or renew your credential? Prevention Action Alliance is hosting Ethics for the Prevention Professional on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 9:30 am - 4 pm. This training is designed to help you make ethical choices in your work every day. It will cover the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, illustrated by realistic examples designed to enhance your understanding of each principle. The training will be held at the Prevention Action Alliance. The training cost is $100 with lunch included. Register Now Webinar: Cultural and Linguistic Competence Intensive Masters Series Implementing prevention services in two different communities must be done with the differences of those communities in mind. Cultural norms and beliefs differ from one community to another and interpreting language can be difficult. Cultural competence is care that respects the diversity of the patients served as well as the cultural and linguistic factors that can affect health and health care. It’s widely seen as the basis for reducing disparities through the provision of culturally sensitive, unbiased care. To help your organization prepare to serve individuals from diverse backgrounds, a collaborative of local, regional, state, and national entities, including Prevention Action Alliance, are offering a 4-month training and learning opportunity. The Cultural and Linguistic Competence Intensive Masters Series will give participants the skills they need to improve service delivery, enhance treatment outcomes, and integrate cultural and linguistic competence into their organizational structures. This training collaborative presents cultural competence not as a distinct knowledge base, but rather as a system that incorporates cultural awareness, communications principles, implementation science, clinical applications, leadership development, and process improvement. This design will enable participants to create and sustain culturally-informed organizations that are equipped to provide responsive services to clients from any culture or background. Meet members of the training team and learn more about this opportunity during our one-hour introductory webinar on Monday, August 26, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. EST. Register for the Webinar Know! To Pump Them Up for a Successful New School Year At Prevention Action Alliance, we believe strongly in the power of words. Words can frame issues of advocacy to build public support. They can humanize people, supporting them in their struggle against addiction. Or, they can move people to action. Our latest Know! Parent Tip focuses on how words can be used by parents to encourage their children to make the most of the next school year. We can use our words to support young people, getting them excited about a successful, new season of learning. This Know! Parent Tip includes 10 empowering messages you can use to help the young person in your life. We encourage you to read it, share it, and sign up for new Know! Parent Tips. Read the Know! Parent Tip! Sign up for Know! Parent Tips Job Opening: OACBHA Program Administrator The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities has an opening for a program administrator, reporting to the associate chief executive officer. The program administrator is responsible for the implementation of projects and programs, including trainings, and technical assistance opportunities for stakeholders. This person will work to support the mission, goals, and objectives of the association. A candidate should have a track record in building and strengthening collaboration and partnerships; demonstrated experience in community engagement, advocacy, and coalition building; excellent written and oral communication skills; be flexible and energetic; be forward-thinking and creative with fervor for providing quality customer services. This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, with a master’s degree preferred. The Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All interested persons should submit a resume, references, and salary requirements to OACBHA at 175 S. Third Street, Suite 900, Columbus, Ohio 43215, or by email to [email protected]. All submissions must be received by September 6, 2019. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Share this email with your friends! ‌ ‌ ‌ Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Click here to email us. 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