Description:

This webinar will equip faith community leaders and partners with practical, prevention-based resources that can be immediately applied within their congregations and ministries. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the state and national prevention systems that support faith-based organizations and how to effectively engage with them. The session will also explore how prevention credentials strengthen both individual leadership and the broader prevention system. Attendees will leave with actionable tools, increased system awareness, and a deeper understanding of how faith communities play a vital role in advancing prevention efforts.

The prevention education domain for this session is P4 Community Organization

Learning Objectives:

1. 1. Attendees will be able to formulate and utilize at least 1-2 new prevention-based resources for carrying out prevention strategies in the faith community.
2. Attendees will develop a better understanding of the prevention systems in the state and nation that are available for faith entities.
3. Attendees will be to outline how a prevention credential impacts the prevention system.

Presenters:

Amanda Conn Starner, MS, CHES, OCPC

Amanda Conn Starner serves as a Chief Program Officer at PreventionFIRST!.

She is responsible for building, growing and sustaining behavioral health prevention coalitions across the Greater Cincinnati region, working to improve prevention development with faith-based entities, and developing prevention training and events for Hispanic/Latino and Black communities. Amanda served as an advisory council member for several years for the Statewide Prevention Coalition Association (SPCA) through Prevention Action Alliance (PAA) which serves the state of Ohio. Amanda is a member of the Ohio Society of Public Health Education (Ohio SOPHE).

Amanda worked for the public sector as a communications director for several years including as a member of senior staff at the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services as well as the Ohio Senate. Prior to her government service, Amanda was a journalist working in both print and television, earning at one point in her broadcasting career an Emmy award.

Amanda graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BA in English Literature, a Journalism Writing Certificate and a Master of Science in Health Promotion and Education with a concentration in community health. She holds additional credentials as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant (OCPC).

Jade Jacobs, BS, CHES, OCPSA

Jade Jacobs is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA). Jade graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor's of Science in Public Health. As Program Coordinator under PreventionFIRST!, she is responsible for helping to build, grow, and sustain substance misuse prevention coalitions across the Greater Cincinnati region. She also works to bring prevention education and implementation to communities of Color in the Cincinnati area.

Description:

This one-hour workshop introduces coalition members to the value and purpose of prevention credentialing in Ohio. Participants will explore why credentialing strengthens both individual practice and the broader prevention workforce. The session will provide clear language and practical talking points to help members confidently explain credentialing to others. Attendees will also receive guidance on the first steps needed to begin their own credentialing journey.

The prevention education domain for this session is P6 Professional Growth and Responsibility

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify at least two reasons why obtaining a prevention credential is valuable for professionals in Ohio.
2. Describe and articulate key talking points that explain the importance of prevention credentialing to others within their coalition or community.
3. Outline the initial steps required to begin the process of obtaining a prevention credential in Ohio.

Presenter:

Jennifer Benson, MEd, OCPC, ICPS, Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant, Prevention Across the Ages

Jennifer Benson is an Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant. She owns a consulting firm, Prevention Across the Ages, LLC, which offers training and coaching for individuals and communities. Jennifer received her Master of Adult Education and Training from the American College of Education. She has worked in prevention for 20 years, engaging in school-based programming, community services, and coalition work. Jennifer enjoys training and working with individuals and communities, helping them gain the tools and skills to implement effective prevention practices. 

Description
Prevention activities have traditionally focused on schools and youth ignoring the fact that older adults also benefit from behavioral health promotion and prevention programs. This webinar will engage participants in better understanding what issues are impacting our older adult population in behavioral health. Providing outreach and programs is easier than you think. Programs and evidence-based curricula exist and should be used to engage older adults in prevention and behavioral health promotion. Exploring potential partners and locations where outreach is most needed will also be discussed.

This webinar was recorded January 25, 2025. Recording available here.

Presenter: Connor Korte, OCPSA

Description: 
This training will go over the cultural and practical ways in which Prevention Professionals should approach their outreach to the Hispanic community for best results. We will discuss barriers and best practices for the community.

Training Objectives: 

1. Distinguish between different Latino Populations.
2. Outline Best Practices when working with the Hispanic Community.
3. Assess different Barriers that confront the Hispanic community.

This webinar is provided at no cost. PF! will be applying for Prevention CEUs and CHES hours. The prevention education domain for this session is: CC- Cultural Competency/ Humility.

Presenter Bio: 
Connor Korte, OCPSA is a prevention specialist in the Cincinnati region specializing in Prevention in the Hispanic Community. Beginning his career, Connor worked with citizens involved with the justice system. There he saw the need for preventative work as substance use had brought so much hardship to the clients he was working with. Through his work with PreventionFIRST! he has brought education on substance use and mental health to the Hispanic Communities around the region. Connor has also developed anti-substance use campaigns for Princeton City Schools including the development of a student based educational series, Mental Health Education for ESL students, and a Ted Talk through TEDX Princeton city schools. Through logic modeling, Connor and his team have begun to expand their goals for prevention to address the lack of providers to the community through cultural education as well as emphasizing  language education in the field of prevention, public health, and social work.

Presenters:
Richard Stuck, MS, Source Water Protection Manager, Cincinnati Waterworks
Arnetta Longmire MBA, OPSA, Executive Director, Winner Mindset

Description:
Proper disposal of medications not only protects the environment but also ensures the safety of others and prevents accidental ingestion.
Improper disposal of pharmaceutical drugs can have serious consequences for the environment, particularly our water systems. This workshop will delve into the issue of drug pollution and water quality, how it happens and its impact, and proper at-home drug disposal.

Training Objectives:

1. Participants will learn about the importance of proper medication disposal to prevent harmful effects to themselves, others and the environment.  
2. Participants understand how to address the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals when disposed of incorrectly. Also, how to advocate for responsible disposal practices to safeguard water sources and ecosystems.
3. Participants will be encouraged to learn how to be a good example of modeling these safe medication practices by using and sharing the resources of Deterra Bags Drug Medical Disposal.

This webinar is provided at no cost. PF! will be applying for Prevention CEUs and CHES hours. The prevention education domain for this session is: P5- Public Policy & Environmental Change.

Presenter:
Mike Eiden, LCSW, LCADC, CSAT, CCS
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, Eiden Integrative Counseling

1. Understand and apply the current diagnostics available for assessment of compulsive screen and internet use.
2. Explore the psychological and neurological underpinning of screen compulsivity to inform clinical practice strategies.
3. Apply conceptual framework of screen addiction treatment along with specific interventions.

This webinar is provided at no cost. PF! will be applying for Prevention CEUs and CHES hours. The prevention education domain for this session is: P3- Communications.

Presenter:
Rebecca Baudry Young, M.Ed.
Director of the Office of Student Wellness, Miami University

Description:
Understanding the landscape of higher education and navigating its systems can be useful tools in developing a partnership with a university or college. For coalitions that reside in a college town, this relationship may come more naturally. However any coalition can take advantage of university resources often by simply inviting them to the table.

Training Objectives:

1. Attendees will understand incentives for faculty to partner with communities.
2. Attendees will be able to articulate how coalitions and community organizations benefit higher education.
3. Attendees will be able to differentiate between academic and student service divisions within institutions of higher education.
4. Attendees will be able to identify at least one fiscal advantage to partnering with a university.

This webinar is provided at no cost. PF! will be applying for Prevention CEUs and CHES hours. The prevention education domain for this session is: P4- Community Organization.

Presenter:
Dr. Parris Carter, Ed.D.
Dean of the Graduate College, Wiley University

Description:
The term Cool Pose are masks that black men wear to hide internal insecurities (Majors & Billson, 1992). Furthermore, the historical pressures from society have exaggerated the need to wear these masks and have added to the weight many black men carry each day. This session will explore the introduction of the Cool Pose ideology, and how it continues to surface today. Understanding this context in mental health will afford the creation of successful strategies for working with this population.

Training Objectives:

1. Examine the social, cultural, and emotional factors that contribute to Cool Posing, and its effect on mental well-being.
2. Explore the various masks that define the black male existence.
3. Identify effective strategies for collaborating with black men in their mental health.
4. Identify inclusive approaches to proactive work.
5. To increase understanding of this concept, so that current strategies can be enhanced.

This webinar is provided at no cost. PF! will be applying for Prevention CEUs and CHES hours. 

Presentation Resources:
Epidemiological Updates from OSAM Network Presentation

Presentation Resources:
NKY Office of Drug Control Policy: Creating Chances, Creating Change