The NH Center for Excellence/JSI are no longer in contract with NH DHHS/BDAS for this scope of work. Please direct all inquiries to Shannon Quinn at Shannon.Quinn@dhhs.nh.gov regarding the future of the Communities of Practice.
Prevention Community of Practice
The purpose of this CoP is to serve as a vehicle for the prevention workforce to: 1) increase best practice knowledge relative to effective prevention; 2) build collegiality and professional mentoring among those delivering prevention services; 3) improve communication between and within systems of care addressing substance misuse; and 4) promote a recovery and resiliency oriented set of principles and practice constructs.
2020 Meeting Schedule: January 8, March 11, May 13
All meetings are typically held from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Concord area – location to be specified during registration.
Other Resources
- Google Group FAQ
- Understanding Cannabis/Marijuana: An Emphasis on Adolescents (Alan Budney, PhD, Center for Technology & Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth) – April 19, 2019
Presentation & Discussion: Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS): NH Resources and Youth Engagement – May 13, 2020
- Presentation Slides
- Webinar Recording (Password: 6R&1cB6=)
- Follow-up Questions & Answers
Presentation & Discussion: How Prevention Professionals Can Engage in Data Driven, Public Health Approach to Motivate Action in Local Communities – March 11, 2020
- Presentation Slides
- Taking Action: The Public Health Approach (Jaime Hoebeke, City of Manchester Health Department)
- Webinar Recording
- Follow-up Questions & Answers
Presentation & Discussion: Using a Data Driven Approach to Empower Individuals and Communities: Strategies for Prevention Professionals – January 8, 2020
- Presentation Slides
- Getting to ‘Y’ – Youth Bring Meaning to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (Sharon Koller & Helen Beattie, Up for Learning)
- Peer Perspective (Elizabeth Brochu, SMPC, CPS, Central Region/CADY)
- What Type of Data Do We Use? (Greg Williams, SMPC, North Country Health Consortium)
- Webinar Recording
- Handouts: Getting to ‘Y’, GTY Publication in Health Promotion Practice; 2018-2019 Actions Taken by GTY Teams; Data & Evaluation Task Force Dashboard Indicators
- Follow-up Questions & Answers
Presentation & Discussion: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Substance Use Disorder – Implications for Prevention, Part 2 – November 6, 2019
- Presentation Slides
- Overview of Key Points – (Julie Yerkes, NH Teen Institute)
- ACEs, Impact of Addiction and Community-Based Supports for Youth (Monica Gallant, Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley)
- Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team (Erin Pettengill, Lakes Region Community Services; Kerri Lowe, Family Resource Center of Central NH; Eric Adams, Laconia Police Department; Mckenzie Harrington-Bacote, Laconia School District)
- Webinar Recording
- Discussion Notes
- Follow-up Questions & Answers
Presentation & Discussion: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Substance Use Disorder: Implications for Prevention, Part 1 – September 11, 2019
Presentation & Discussion: Practical Approaches to Sustainability Planning – July 24, 2019
Presentation & Discussion: Persuasive Messaging A Hands-on Workshop for Prevention Practitioners – May 29, 2019
- Presentation Slides:
- Update on Statewide Prevention Messaging Work (NH Center for Excellence)
- Webinar Recording
Presentation & Discussion: Elevating the Field of Prevention through Connection and Shared Experience – March 27, 2019
- Presentation Slides:
- Elevating Prevention Through the Community of Practice Model (NH Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Services)
- Emerging Drug Trends, An Introduction (NH Center for Excellence)
- Prevention Field Assessment Review & Discussion (NH Center for Excellence)
- Webinar Recording
- Follow-up Questions & Answers
Prevention Contractor Resources
- Continuum of Care Resources*
- Substance Misuse Prevention Resources*
- Young Adult Strategies Resources*
- Student Assistance Program Resources*
*Resources for members only. Not a member? Join A Community.