EVENTS
DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY MEETING
If you want to get involved in activities and initiatives to reduce and prevent youth and young adult substance use and gambling addiction, this meeting is for you!
WHEN: 1st Thursday on zoom
NEXT MEETING:
APRIL 2, 2026 at 3:00pm
(link below)
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FREE FEDERAL ADVISORIES
Motivational Interviewing in SUD Treatment
FOCUS: applying MI for positive outcomes.
Teen Screening and Treatment of SUD
FOCUS: Youth screening, and treatment.
Addressing Suicidal Behaviors in Treatment
FOCUS: strategies to address suicidal behaviors.
Group Therapy in Substance Use Treatment
FOCUS: How to support favorable outcomes.
Prescribing Pharmacotherapies for Alcohol
FOCUS: Medication & for alcohol use.
Family Therapy in SUD Treatment
FOCUS: Goals for effective family counseling.
Substance Use Disorder Counseling Competency Framework: An Overview
FOCUS: Overview of competency elements.
Screening,Intervention, & Referrals
Suicide Prevention in Education
Topics in Mental Health Services
FREE TO VIEW:
Culturally Relevant Crisis Services VIEW
Self Care: Coping With Distress VIEW
Self Care: Emotional Check-ins VIEW
Self Care: Healthy Coping Behaviors VIEW
Tele-health for Opioid Interventions VIEW
Clinical Supervision in Addictions VIEW
Treatment after overdosing VIEW
After OD Death & Managing Grief VIEW
Tele-health for Providers VIEW
CBT to Treat Compassion Fatigue VIEW
Texting to Improve Treatment VIEW
TRAININGS
(click on the training name to register)
3/26 Understanding the Ethics of Bias and Resolving Cultural Differences
TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm
For A Complete list of trainings:
NH Training Institute on Addictive Disorders
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3/11 Get Screen Smart: Essential Tech Knowledge for Digital Parenting 2:00pm - 1:30pm
Provides overview of essential tech basics parents and caregivers need to know to help their children navigate their digital world. From AI chatbots and content to algorithmic feeds and misinformation, the tools and apps most popular with children are becoming increasingly complex–making children’s use of them hard to manage.
3/11 Intersections of Suicide and Problem Gambling Prevention 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Uses a combination of didactic presentation and interactive case studies and focuses on problem gambling and suicide prevention concepts and terminology, the similarities and differences, how to assess if an individual has a problem gambling disorder or is at risk for suicide, and questions and strategies to ask to get the individual the support they need.
Join Relias and National Council for Mental Wellbeing, along with Relias Experience Management (XM) client Valle del Sol, for a practical discussion using Relias XM to improve engagement, services, and reporting.
3/11 CFRI Recovery Housing Funding Sources and Financial Sustainability 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This webinar will present findings from a new SAMHSA report on how states can overcome funding barriers and expand access to recovery housing—sober living environments that support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders through peer connection and community.
3/12 New Future’s Advocacy 101 Webinar 12:00 - 1:00pm
Get an overview of the NH state legislature and how a bill becomes a law. Learn when and how to get involved by participating in public hearings, reaching out to legislators, and using other effective advocacy strategies to make your voice heard.
3/12 Crisis Communications & Rapid-Response Strategies for an Evolving Policy Environment 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This webinar offers a practical framework for crisis communications and rapid response planning, helping professionals establish protocols that prepare their organizations to respond to a rapidly shifting climate. Participants will review strategies for preparing an organizational plan, including ethical considerations for ensuring thoughtful, purposeful responses remain issue focused and values driven. Participants will also examine common challenges, including procedures to ensure all organizational actions remain accurate and timely as issues continue to evolve rapidly.
3/12 Becoming a MHFA Instructor 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join this webinar to learn more about becoming a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor, what to expect from a MHFA class, the role of a MHFA Instructor, and an overview of our Instructor certification process.
3/17 Strengthening Recovery Systems in Higher Education 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This interactive session will introduce participants to strategies for strengthening systems and policies connected to Collegiate Recovery Week, including the CR Day at State Capitols initiative. Attendees will learn how policy, funding, and institutional systems impact students in recovery and will participate in guided activities such as letter writing and outreach to policymakers.
3/18 America’s Housing Crunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm
RAND economist Jason Ward unpacks what’s driving the housing crunch and shares evidence‑based insights on how governments, builders, and communities can move toward lasting, practical solutions.
The session addresses common challenges, including differing levels of policy literacy, uncertainty about nonprofit advocacy rules, and anxiety around answering difficult questions. Facilitators will offer tools and templates to lead advocacy trainings and create a values-aligned culture that supports policy engagement. Participants will review strategies to simplify complex policies into clear, relevant messaging, while connecting program experiences to broader systemic issues.
3/19 Keeping Relationships Healthy (Even When Life Gets Hard) 2:00pm - 1:00pm
Join this free, expert-led session that blends science and compassion to help couples, families, and caregivers strengthen bonds, navigate challenges, and build resilience together.
3/24 Hidden Bets: Youth, Online Gambling & Mental Health 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Participation in gambling behaviors is increasing, fueled by greater access to digital environments and mobile platforms such as online casinos, sports betting, and poker. Rising engagement, paired with the associated mental health and financial consequences, underscores the critical need for early identification and adolescent-centered intervention.
Covers what vapes and nicotine pouches are, common devices youth are using, current trends driving the popularity of these products, and the developmental risks associated with nicotine. Participants will also learn about local and national resources, evidence-based prevention strategies, and practical ways to support youth through education, open communication, and early intervention.
3/24 Concurrent Treatment of Tobacco Use Disorder and Other Substance Use Disorders 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tobacco and other substances, including alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and cannabis, are often used in conjunction with each other. The prevalence of comorbid tobacco and other substance use is associated with a wide range of impacts on physical, psychological, and behavioral outcomes. This webinar will provide an overview of the various underlying mechanisms contributing to comorbid tobacco and other substance use, and will present a rationale for treating tobacco use disorder and other substance use disorders concurrently.
3/24 Webinar 1 of 2 - From Data to Impact: Measuring What Matters in Substance Use 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
This first session will emphasize alignment among the logic model, student survey data, intervention selection, and outcome measurement. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to use existing data sources to tell a cohesive prevention story and support continuous quality improvement. Register HERE for Session #2 on 3/31.
3/25 Teens, Trends & Turning Points: Exploring Emerging Topics in Youth Substance Use 1:00pm - 2:00pm
For prevention professionals, staying current is essential for ensuring programs, policies, and messaging reflect the realities teens face today. The products and cultural influences shaping youth substance use look significantly different from those of even five years ago.
3/26 Understanding the Ethics of Bias and Resolving Cultural Differences 8:30am-4: For A Complete list of trainings: NH Training Institute on Addictive Disorders
3/31 AI & Youth Safety: What Happens When Tech Talks Back 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Explore how kids use AI, from chatbots to digital companions, and what it means for their safety, emotions, and development and ways that build critical thinking instead of fear.
3/31 The Power and Pitfalls of Self-Disclosure in Behavioral Healthcare: Intent v. Impact 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Self-disclosure by clinicians is a complex ethical and clinical intervention in behavioral health practice. Contemporary research suggests that when used thoughtfully and intentionally, moderate self-disclosure can enhance therapeutic alliance, build rapport, model empowerment, and reduce stigma. Synthesize ethical frameworks, research evidence, and clinical examples to help practitioners make informed decisions about self-disclosure that prioritize client welfare, respect professional ethics, and optimize treatment outcomes.
3/31 Engaging Community Stakeholders with a Focus on Youth Involvement 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Provides an overview of community engagement with a focus on youth involvement and capacity building in prevention. Audience: new to the field of prevention or new to community and youth engagement.
3/31 From Data to Impact #2: Measuring What Matters in Substance Use Prevention 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Focuses on applying concepts and skills from 1st session. Learn how to use existing data sources to tell a cohesive prevention story and support continuous quality improvement. Bring a logic model, your student survey, a strategic plan or data to the session.
4/7 Connected Conversations Part 1: Reducing Risk While Doing More With Less 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Focuses on how organizations are shifting compliance from a daily drain into a source of confidence, clarity, and control. Rather than adding more work or more tools, we’ll explore how simplifying workflows and leveraging the right support can reduce administrative burden, lower risk, and help teams do more with less without sacrificing quality.
EARN YOUR ADDICTION CREDENTIAL!
Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) Manual Website: nhpreventcert.org
Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor Guide
Email OPLCLicensing9@oplc.nh.gov
Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) Visit: NH Board of Licensing