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Addiction Policy Forum is excited to launch Protect Your Brain, an education and awareness campaign featuring videos that teach teens how to protect themselves from substance use disorder.

Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's Division of Mental Health and Addiction today announced the state will partner with Overdose Lifeline, Inc. to expand access to the opioid reversal agent naloxone through the purchase of 24/7-access "NaloxBox" units.

This report provides an analysis of young people's wants, hopes for the future, and goals for mental health resources and advocacy. It combines results from an MHA survey that explored what young people identified as most helpful and how they would like to impact the mental health of their communities, with descriptions of youth-driven programs that respond to the needs identified by young people. This report is designed to be a tool to promote the perspectives of young people, expand opportunities for young people's leadership, and spread programs and ideas that can be replicated in other communities.

2019 National Survey on Drug Use & Health Key Findings: Published in September 2020, the report presents the key finding from the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

The Opioid Prevention Campaign is a public health media campaign to help prevent adolescent substance use. It features key information about opioids and guidance for parents and teachers on how to prevent opioid misuse. This evidence-based toolkit translates the science of addiction and provides critical prevention information on prevention.

What you need to know to talk with your teen about marijuana

NIDA recognizes that parents have an important role in this effort and can strongly influence their children’s attitudes and behaviors. Talking to our children about drug use isn't always easy, but it is crucial. We are pleased to offer this short guide to review with your children.

As Local Coordinating Councils, we are often called to be the hub of information to help our communities navigate new environments. The following resources have been collected by the Hamilton County Systems of Care Coordinator to assist with helping students, families and schools work through the COVID Pandemic.

SAMHSA's substance use prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers start talking to their children early about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs.

It's illegal everywhere to drive drunk. A DUI can set you back, on average, $10,000 and there could be a crash — people could get hurt or killed

A DEA Resource for Parents, Educators & Caregivers

Anne Hazlett, former Senior Advisor for Rural Affairs from ONDCP talks about the Rural Community Toolbox, a website of federal resources that can help rural communities become strong, healthy, prosperous, and resilient places to live and work.

As a committed partner to local leaders in combatting the addiction crisis in rural America, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has built a Rural Community Toolbox, a clearinghouse for funding, technical assistance, and other information from 16 Federal departments and agencies to support local action in rural America.

Addiction Policy Forum was created by families impacted by this disease. Founded in 2015, they are working in states and communities across the country to end stigma, help patients and families in crisis and translate the science around addiction. Their vision is to eliminate addiction as a major health problem. They lead the fight against the deadly consequences of addiction and help patients, families, and communities affected by the disease. The Addiction Policy Forum is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating addiction as a major health problem. Their national headquarters are located in Washington, DC with resources and services in every state.

Rural Community Action Guide provides topical insights on how rural leaders can and are addressing drug use and its consequences to build strong and healthy rural places. Developed with input from a series of roundtables on opioid misuse hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and key partners, this comprehensive report presents strategies to strengthen the local responses to addiction in rural communities and fresh ideas to adopt flexible, creative solutions at the local level

Governor Eric J. Holcomb Next Level Agenda for 2020 which focuses on improving the lives of Hoosiers by way of better health, improved career opportunities and quality of place initiatives. Lists specific pillars including specific health iniatives.

This site provides documents and links to resources about Prevention and engaging youth. Items include the Developmental relationships framework, 8 Dimensions of wellness, Building assets, and Facts and warning signs.

Search Institute partners with organizations to conduct and apply research that promotes positive youth development and advances equity. the site provides research, surveys, training, professional development, print and media resources, webinars

Connect to SIEOC programs for counties Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Ohio, Switzerland, Ripley and Union: Energy Assistance Program, Weatherization Assistance (WAP), Housing Choice Voucher Program, Family Development, Bev Henry Emergency Fund, Food Pantries, Salvation Army, Head Start, Toys for Tots,Individual Development Account Program (IDA) .

Register here for access to the PTTC Network SAPST Learning Community and Materials Portal.

PTTC Network Support for the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST). Resources include Eucation, Communication, Projects.

Resources such as: Podcasts, Pandemic Response Resources, SAPST Network Support, Vaping & Tobacco, SAMHSA, Building Health Equity & Inclusion, and PTTC catalog

Location and Staff of the Network Coordinating Office

Event calendar for current, past, and future activities

Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) for Indiana. This Network's mission is to improve implementation and delivery of effective substance abuse prevention interventions, as well as provide training and technical assistance services to the substance abuse prevention field. It does this by developing and disseminating tools and strategies needed to improve the quality of substance abuse prevention efforts; providing intensive technical assistance and learning resources to prevention professionals in order to improve their understanding of prevention science, epidemiological data, and implementation of evidence-based and promising practices; and, developing tools and resources to engage the next generation of prevention professionals.

Years of research and knowledge of evidence-based practices show that well-designed mental health prevention, treatment, and recovery support efforts are effective and can have multiple benefits for individuals with mental disorders, including serious mental illness. This site connects users with regional centers, resources, news and communication features.

National Resources for Mobile Apps, Online Mutual Aid/ Support Groups, Family Support, Stress & Anxiety, and other.

The ATTC Network is an international, multidisciplinary resource for professionals in the addictions treatment and recovery services field. Resources include: Research Briefs, Evidence-Based Practices, Opioid Response Network, Health Centers, Marijuana, Hep. C, Opioid, HIV, Building Resiliency, Pandemic Response Resources, Training.

CADCA, a nonprofit organization committed to creating safe, healthy and drug-free communities globally, offers a variety of training opportunities, from conference-style training events to its signature National Coalition Academy to statewide and coalition-level trainings to online courses and webinars for every position and experience level of your coalition. CADCA also offers short and long-form publications, webinars, podcasts, CADCA TV broadcast shows and toolkits to help you prevent and reduce alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.

Site Resources: Tobacco Impacts on Treatment and Recovery, The Stigma Reduction Campaign, State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW), State EPI Report, Indiana Indicators, Management Performance Hub, Arrest Dashboard, IN State Dept. of Health Drug Overdose Dashboard, Naloxone Heat Map, Stats Explorer – Indiana State Department of Health, Prevention Insights (formerly known as Indiana Prevention Resource Center).

Providing access to resources for prescribers, emergency personnel, community leaders, and persons with substance use disorder and their families is one of many important components that is taking Indiana to the Next Level against the drug crisis.

ICJI works in partnership with state and local agencies and supports the work of Indiana's 92 Local Coordinating Councils to reduce the incidence and prevalence of substance abuse and addiction among children and adults in Indiana. Site lists Local Coordinating Councils Region Map and LCCs with their Comprehensive Community Plans.

Next Level: 2018 Agenda

Building One Indiana - Governor Holcomb’s 2020 Next Level Agenda

Governor Eric J. Holcomb Next Level Agenda for 2020 which focuses on improving the lives of Hoosiers by way of better health, improved career opportunities and quality of place initiatives. Lists specific pillars including specific health initiatives.

Indiana Recovery Network, a program of Mental Health America of Indiana (MHAI) has created Regional Recovery Hubs distributed geographically around the state. These Hubs will expand our ability to connect Hoosiers with mental health and substance use disorders to treatment and recovery supports through Certified Peer Recovery Coaches, Community Health Workers, and Certified Recovery Specialists. These Regional Recovery Hubs will be able to assist individuals with substance use disorder, regardless of where someone is in their recovery journey.

ASPIN Opioid Workforce Expansion Program “The mission of ASPIN is to provide innovative educational programs, resource management, program development, and network management in collaboration with all healthcare entities to address health disparities and whole health management.” Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW), Substance Use Disorder (SUD)-Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment Designation. The ASPIN Opioid Workforce Expansion Program (AOWEP) will expand the core CCHW training to address the opioid crisis in 10 Indiana rural counties: Huntington, Kosciusko, Marshall, Marion, Putnam, Sullivan, Decatur, Henry, Jefferson, and Howard.

Link to pdf of Strategic Prevention Framework, which while not required, will assist LCCs with completing the CJI Comprehensive Community Plans. Use https://www.samhsa.gov/ebp-resource-center to search for most current edition of SPF.

This new Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center aims to provide communities, clinicians, policy-makers and others in the field with the information and tools they need to incorporate evidence-based practices into their communities or clinical settings. The Resource Center contains a collection of scientifically-based resources for a broad range of audiences, including Treatment Improvement Protocols, toolkits, resource guides, clinical practice guidelines, and other science-based resources. Use Search Function to find most current Strategic Prevention Framework.

Print and online resources for practioners and general public. Includes multiple language translations. Sorted by issues, conditions and disorders; treatment, prevention and recovery; research; substances; audience; population group; location; and series.

SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. Print and online resources for providers and individuals, training, grants, resources, and data.

Training & education, Technical assistance, Program evaluation, Data analysis, Grant Writing, Needs Assessment, Administration, and Research.

Institute for Research on Addictive Behavior (IRAB), Indiana Prevention Resource Center (IPRC), Workforce Development, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Problem Gambling Awareness, Tobacco Control and Surveillance of Sales to Minors, Mental Health Awareness Training, Organizational Wellness.

Videos (Ending stigma), News Articles, Prevention Insights awarded key SAMHSA grant: National Evaluation of the Technology Transfer Center Program (ATTC, PTTC,MHTC)

Prevention Insights, formerly the Indiana Prevention Resource Center, was established to assist alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) prevention practitioners to improve the quality of their services. Since then, our purview has expanded to include mental health, problem gambling, HIV prevention, and ATOD treatment. Prevention Insights, located in Bloomington, Indiana, is part of the School of Public Health at Indiana University.

Resources about: Technology, Alcohol, Emotional & Mental Health, Relationships, Nicotine & Drugs, Parenting Basics, Risky Behaviors Activities

A central source for trustworthy, practical information on tough day-to-day parenting issues. Resources include: The Parent Handbooks, Live webinars, Group presentations, Videos, Social media connections

CRAFT support program and training. Medication assisted treatment, Naloxone, Support, Youth prevention

Indiana Recovery Network (IRN) is Indiana's Recovery Hub and aims to bridge gaps in services and engagement throughout the state to ensure that recovery support and services are accessible to all individuals. Recognizing the need for a statewide collaboration between organizations and individuals who are building and maintaining recovery resources for those who are seeking or are in recovery, the Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition (IAIC) has created the Indiana Recovery Network (IRN).

Helps Indiana based alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) prevention practitioners to improve the quality of their services. Support resources include problem gambling prevention and ATOD treatment. Site lists results of Indiana Youth and College Surveys, Regional Data, Training, Evaluation, Grant Writing, and other resources

The Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse meets quarterly throughout the year to collaborate and discuss actions and ideas to defeat the drug epidemic. The Commission consists of important stakeholders from all sides: prevention, treatment and enforcement. This site lists members and meeting minutes and livestream.

ICAADA Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) is a credential for prevention professionals recognized by the International Credentialing and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and IC&RC affiliated states and countries that offer the IC&RC CPS credential.

The Indiana Addictions issues Coalition is broad-based, diverse, not-for-profit organization that advocates on behalf of people with addictive disorders. Our mission is to promote recovery through advocacy, public policy, education and service.

Get Naloxone Now advocates for widespread access to overdose education and training in how to administer naloxone, the life-saving antidote for opioid overdose. How to obtain naloxone.

Drug Prevention Tips for Every Age

From prevention to recovery, we empower parents and caregivers with support and guidance using the latest science-based information. We advocate for lifesaving policy changes. Finally, we aspire to change the national conversation around addiction so that no one will feel alone or ashamed to seek help, and everyone has access to the care they need and deserve. Content: Video, Blog, Infographics, Documents, Policy

DMHA certifies all community mental health centers and addiction treatment services providers, provides funding support for mental health and addiction services to target populations with financial need and administers federal funds earmarked for substance abuse prevention projects.

The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program is the nation's leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth.

PSAs, Press Releases, Results and Resources