Registration is full for this training.

We will be offering this course in Bemidji in June, and Mankato in Sept.

Date

March 25 – March 28, 2019
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location

Hyatt Regency Bloomington
3200 East 81st Street
Bloomington, MN 55425

About

The Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training is a foundational course of study. It is grounded in current research and designed to provide up-to-date, evidence-based information to the prevention field, and is a 40-hour training (including a pre-training online session).

Who is the training for?

Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training is meant for people who are new to prevention work and those working in related fields such as public health, education, law enforcement, youth work, faith communities,  and healthcare. This course is also applicable to members of coalitions working to improve community health.

What does the training provide?

• Knowledge and skills to implement effective, data-driven prevention programs, practices, and policies that reduce health disparities and improve wellness.
• A certificate for 31 hours of participation eligible for the Certified Prevention Professional credential. Also approved for credits from the Board of Social work.

Click here for the training description At A Glance

Cost

$250 – includes training manual and breakfast, lunch and snacks each training day
Not included: evening meals, hotel, transportation, or fees associated with applying for and submitting the CPP certificate

Refund Policy

All refunds will be charged a 10%  ($25) administrative fee and will be issued up to 7 days before the training.

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at Hyatt Regency Bloomington.  A block of rooms has been reserved for this event. Rooms are available for check-in on March 24th and check-out on March  28th at a rate of $149/night (plus tax). Click here to make your reservation.

Meet your Trainers, the Regional Prevention Coordinators

Contact

Esha Seth, Events Coordinator
Phone: 651-646-3005 ext. 328

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Date

March 29, 2019
8 am-5 pm

Location

Hyatt Regency Bloomington
3200 East 81st Street
Bloomington, MN 55425

About

Appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance abuse prevention, this interactive, case-based course invites participants to explore the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics. A four-step decision-making process, designed to help practitioners navigate the ethical dilemmas they face, will also be discussed and applied. This 8 hour course meets the ethics training requirement for prevention professional certification, and is approved for credits from the Board of Social work.

It is recommended that Ethics in Prevention participants complete the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) prior to this training or be currently working or volunteering in the field of substance abuse prevention.

Cost

$100
Includes training materials, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.

Refund Policy

All refunds will be charged a 10%  ($10) administrative fee for refunds. Refunds will issued up to 7 days before the training.

Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency in Bloomington for this event. Rooms are available for check-in on March 28th and check-out on March  29th at a rate of $149/night (plus tax). Click here to make your reservation

Meet your Trainers, the Regional Prevention Coordinators

Contact

Esha Seth, Events Coordinator
Phone: 651-646-3005 ext. 328

Momentum to raise the tobacco sales age from 18 to 21 has been growing in cities and counties throughout Minnesota. Whether you’ve heard a lot or a little about the policy, you probably have some questions. You might be wondering: Has this policy shown reductions in youth tobacco use? Is it worth working on a local policy or waiting for a state law to pass? How do I respond to my community’s questions about this topic?

This webinar will share the rationale behind local Tobacco 21 policies and the positive impact they have had on reducing youth smoking rates. We will also answer your questions about building community support on this topic and how to work with your local decision makers who might not be convinced of the benefits. An update on state legislative activity on this policy will also be shared.

Participants will leave knowing:

• The impact of Tobacco 21 policies on youth tobacco use and the research which supports it.
• The value of passing this policy locally.
• The influence local policies have on creating statewide change and reductions in youth tobacco use.
• Responses to community members’ frequently asked questions and concerns about implementing this policy.
• Lessons learned from community organizers in Minnesota who have passed a Tobacco 21 policy.
• Talking points, tips, and tools to pursue this policy in your community. These tools include: an assessment to gauge community readiness, methods for community engagement, draft ordinance language and letter templates.

Date: Tuesday April 2, 2019

Time: 11:00 – noon CDT

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Presenters:

Esha Seth

Esha Seth has served as the Technical Assistance Program Coordinator at the Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota for over 4 years. In this role, she has worked with SHIP grantees and community organizations from across the state to provide strategic guidance, tools, and resources to help them succeed in their tobacco prevention initiatives including smoke-free parks, tobacco-free grounds, and point of sale tobacco initiatives.

Alisha Fussy

Alisha Fussy has worked for Mille Lacs County for approximately 4 years as a Health Educator and SHIP Coordinator. She serves the Partners in Healthy Living Region of Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine Counties. In her primary role as SHIP Coordinator, Alisha leads the tobacco strategy and prevention work with emphasis on the point of sale. In addition, she works within the SHIP grant on chronic disease prevention through policy, systems, and environmental changes across various settings. Alisha works through a variety of close partnerships with communities, schools, healthcare facilities, and work sites to increase access to healthy foods and physical activity while ensuring access and equity to all.

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Details 

This 3-session short course is based on the Rings of Engagement, which shows the range of youth engagement and youth-adult partnerships. It teaches four ways to engage youth:

• Participation in programs
• Fostering individual passion through experiences and activities
• Creating space and place for youth voice in programs
• Collective action to make change with youth and adults as partners

Who should attend? Managers, direct service providers, part-time staff and volunteers who work with youth.

This course meets on three Wednesdays: May 1, 8 and 15 from 9:00 am to  2:00 pm

Location- University of Minnesota St. Paul campus
1420 Eckles Ave.
120 Coffey Hall (on May 1 and 15; Room 125 on May 8)
St. Paul, MN 55108

Contact – Nicole Pokorney, Extension educator, pokorney@umn.edu or 507-536-6304

Details 

Date

June 3 – June 6, 2019
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location

Sanford Center
1111 Event Center Drive Northeast
Bemidji, MN 56601

About

The Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training is a foundational course of study. It is grounded in current research and designed to provide up-to-date, evidence-based information to the prevention field, and is a 40-hour training (including a pre-training online session).

Who is the training for?

Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training is meant for people who are new to prevention work and those working in related fields such as public health, education, law enforcement, youth work, faith communities,  and healthcare. This course is also applicable to members of coalitions working to improve community health.

What does the training provide?

• Knowledge and skills to implement effective, data-driven prevention programs, practices, and policies that reduce health disparities and improve wellness.
• A certificate for 31 hours of participation eligible for the Certified Prevention Professional credential. Also approved for credits from the Board of Social work.

Click here for the training description At A Glance

Cost

$250 – includes training manual and breakfast, lunch and snacks each training day
Not included: evening meals, hotel, transportation, or fees associated with applying for and submitting the CPP certificate

Refund Policy

All refunds will be charged a 10%  ($25) administrative fee and will be issued up to 7 days before the training.

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Country Inn & Suites connected to the Sanford Center.  Rooms are available for check-in on June 2nd and check-out on June 6th at a rate of $109/night (plus tax). To make your reservation, please call the front desk at (218) 441 – 4800 and mention the block name: “2019 Substance Abuse Prevention Training”. This room block will not be available after May 2nd, 2019.

Meet Your Trainers, the Regional Prevention Coordinators

Contact

Esha Seth, Events Coordinator
Phone: 651-646-3005 ext. 328

Date

June 7, 2019
8 am-5 pm

Location

Sanford Center
1111 Event Center Drive Northeast
Bemidji, MN 56601

About

Appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance abuse prevention, this interactive, case-based course invites participants to explore the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics. A four-step decision-making process, designed to help practitioners navigate the ethical dilemmas they face, will also be discussed and applied. This 8 hour course meets the ethics training requirement for prevention professional certification, and is approved for credits from the Board of Social work.

It is recommended that Ethics in Prevention participants complete the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) prior to this training or be currently working or volunteering in the field of substance abuse prevention.

Cost

$100
Includes training materials, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.

Refund Policy

All refunds will be charged a 10%  ($10) administrative fee for refunds. Refunds will issued up to 7 days before the training.

Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Country Inn & Suites connected to the Sanford Center for this event. Click here to make a reservation.

Meet Your Trainers, the Regional Prevention Coordinators

Contact

Esha Seth, Events Coordinator
Phone: 651-646-3005 ext. 328

This workshop will introduce grantwriting to nonprofit professionals who have less than one year of experience with the skill. Many people who work in nonprofits find themselves in the position of “accidental grantwriter” and do not feel fully equipped for the challenge. This session will provide content and resources to deepen participants’ knowledge of and skills in grantwriting.

Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the basics of grantseeking. This session will dig into the basic elements of foundation research and grant planning. This is a beginner-level workshop.

Learning Objectives:

1. Deepen your understanding about the Minnesota funding landscape.
2. Learn about the types of foundations providing grants to Minnesota’s nonprofits.
3. Develop an understanding of the sections of a grant proposal including budgeting and evaluation.

Workshop participants will receive a copy of the Handbook for Successful Grant Writing that covers topics ranging from research and planning to a glossary of commonly used terms. The Handbook is only available to participants and is not otherwise for sale. It will be mailed one week before the training to registered participants; those who register less than one week before the training will receive their handbook after the training concludes.

This virtual training will be offered twice in 2019: February 27 and June 27. It is also offered as an in-person training. Please visit the Fundraising Trainings page to register for a different date.

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