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Many people look to their faith community for help and answers in times of need. Individuals who are dealing with their own substance use disorder or mental health disorder or that of a family member or loved one are no exception. Two events are being offered for faith leaders from all denominations to learn how they can learn more about the faith community's role in behavioral health prevention. 

Tracy Johnson of TTJ, LLC., who is a national behavioral health prevention and faith engagement trainer with extensive experience in Ohio, will lead sessions for the faith community to learn about stigma related to behavioral health, how to seek help, and ways to build prevention capacity within congregations. PreventionFIRST! will discuss and distribute Building Prevention With Faith toolkits to each participant and guide attendees through funding opportunities to receive stipends to carry out the toolkit in their place of faith. 

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In today’s digital world, social media is a powerful tool for spreading awareness and engaging parents in prevention education. This webinar is designed for drug prevention professionals looking to maximize their impact by leveraging Operation Parent’s trusted resources and social media strategies.

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

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An overview, the what and why of LOSS/DOSS Teams (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors/Drug Overdose Survivor Support), steps taken for the start up process and lessons learned along the way.

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

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Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix is Responsibility.org’s free interactive educational underage drinking prevention program for kids ages 9-13 and their parents and educators. This session will discuss the need for prevention efforts at the elementary and middle school levels and how coalitions can utilize Ask, Listen, Learn’s free underage drinking and underage cannabis use prevention resources in their efforts with parents and in schools.

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: P2- Prevention Education & Service Delivery

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WeTHRIVE!, an initiative of Hamilton County Public Health, aims to foster a culture of health, safety, and vitality throughout Hamilton County utilizing a community driven approach. For 15 years HCPH has been partnering and power sharing with communities and schools to create sustainable changes.  WeTHRIVE! recognizes that communities and schools are experts in what works best for them and what their needs are, WeTHRIVE! staff partner with community and school teams to identify health and wellness priorities and develop strategies to address those priorities.   This webinar will highlight the WeTHRIVE! process and key elements of the initiative that have been crucial to WeTHRIVE!’s success.

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: P2- Prevention Education & Service Delivery

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.