Thursday January 31, Noon – 1:00 CST

Description

Did you know it’s been estimated we spend 1/3 of our lives at work? Employers can have a large influence in our communities and can be a valuable partner for preventing substance use and misuse. Unfortunately, coalitions often feel unsure how best to engage them. In this webinar you will hear about a recent example of employer engagement and learn about a free toolkit you can use in your community.

The Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Business Partnership developed a toolkit with five steps employers can take to be a part of the opioid epidemic response. The toolkit includes customizable materials that employers can disseminate to their employees including tweets, emails, and flyers with data, information, and resources to prevent and address substance use disorder within the workplace.

Participants will leave knowing:

• The contents of the Employer Toolkit and where to access it.
• Practical ideas for how the Employer Toolkit can be used in the workplace.
• Three tips for engaging local employers as a champion for substance use & misuse prevention and recovery.

Presenters:

Lucas Nesse is the Director of Health Policy for the Minnesota Business Partnership. The Business Partnership’s members consist of more than 120 CEOs and senior executives from Minnesota’s largest employers. Nesse leverages their knowledge and experience when analyzing Minnesota’s challenges and makes policy recommendations to strengthen Minnesota’s economy and quality of life.

Nesse previously served as a key senior staff member advising leaders and members of the Minnesota Senate as Legislative Director for the Republican Majority Caucus. He managed the caucus legislative agenda and served as a chief advisor to the Majority Leader of the Senate.

Alison Molitor is the Drug Overdose Communications Coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Health. She is responsible for coordinating communications efforts related to the opioid epidemic. Molitor is part of the Data Driven Prevention Initiative (DDPI) team, a project funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The goal of DDPI is to increase the timeliness, accuracy, and utility of opioid-related data and information to inform prevention initiatives and prevent overdose deaths. Visit health.state.mn.us/opioiddashboard to learn more.

Session Description:

The overall drug overdose mortality rate in Minnesota is relatively low. However, this makes it easy to overlook a significant health disparity occurring within our state. African American and American Indian populations in Minnesota are dying from drug overdose deaths at disproportionate rates compared to whites. In fact, these disparities in drug overdose mortality rates are two of the greatest in the nation.

In order to ensure better health for all Minnesotans, program and policy decisions about preventing substance use, misuse, and overdose must apply a racial equity lens. Hear from staff at the Minnesota Department of Health to learn what is contributing to this disparity and how you can take action to help diminish it.

Participants will leave knowing:

• What the opioid epidemic in Minnesota looks like and what significant racial disparities exist within it.
• The important context and factors which contribute to these disparities.
• Practical ideas to implement in your existing substance use and misuse prevention strategies, applying a racial equity lens.

Date: Tuesday February 26, 2019

Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm CST

Register: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/ixtjbnoeboce&eom

Presenters:

Nate Wright

Nate Wright is the Lead Drug Overdose Epidemiologist in the Injury and Violence Prevention Section at the Minnesota Department of Health. He is the project coordinator for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded Enhanced State Opioid Overdose Surveillance System. His work defines and describes the epidemiology of opioid and drug overdose, as well as substance use mortality, morbidity and behaviors in Minnesota. Prior to his current position, he completed the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Program administered by the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) and funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. In spring 2018, he also began as a co-chair of the CSTE Overdose Subcommittee.

Jackie Dionne

Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann Dionne, is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Tribe.  She currently serves as the Minnesota Department of Health’s first Director of American Indian Health/Tribal Liaison.  Because of the unique sovereign status of tribal governments, the director works closely with the commissioner and executive leadership of MDH in strategic planning to maximize use of resources

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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

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