Mid-America ATTC

Essential Conversations

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Welcome to Essential Conversations, a podcast for behavioral health providers in Region 7 (IA, KS, MO, and NE). Join us as we explore topics related to behavioral health and addiction, including stigma, trauma informed care, equity and diversity, leadership, and more. This project is produced by the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center HHS Region 7 (MATTC) and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The content on this podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of SAMHSA.

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Essential Conversations: Addressing the Stigma Associated with Substance Use Disorder 04.06.2021 35:37

This is season 2 of Essential Conversations, a podcast for behavioral health providers in region 7. This episode will define and address stigma  and highlight appropriate language and ways you can decrease the impact of substance use disorder.  This project is brought to you by the Mid-America Technology transfer centers and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Serv...

Post Pandemic Trends in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder 02.11.2020 35:04

Essential Conversations in Social Services 2020 is intended for behavioral health (BH) and substance use disorder (SUD) providers. During each episode, we will interview a subject matter expert on a timely topic and explore tips designed to help the BH and SUD workforce. During this episode we discuss post pandemic trends in mental health and substance use disorder. We are joined by Susan Whitmore...

Psychiatrists' View of Supporting Recovery in 2020 & Beyond 16.09.2020 29:40

Essential Conversations in Social Services 2020 is intended for behavioral health (BH) and substance use disorder (SUD) providers. During each episode, we will interview a subject matter expert on a timely topic and explore tips designed to help the BH and SUD workforce. During this episode we discuss Psychiatrists' View of Supporting Recovery with Dr. Melissa O'Dell from the University of Nebrask...

The Importance of Housing & Employment 28.08.2020 33:03

Essential Conversations in Social Services 2020 (formally 20-Minute Tips) is intended for behavioral health (BH) and substance use disorder (SUD) providers. During each episode, we will interview a subject matter expert on a timely topic and explore tips designed to help the BH and SUD workforce. During this episode we discuss social determinants of health and the importance of employment and hous...

Race & COVID-19 22.07.2020 37:08

Essential Conversations in Social Services 2020 (formally 20-Minute Tips) is  intended for behavioral health (BH) and substance use disorder (SUD) providers. During each episode, we will interview a subject matter expert on a timely topic and explore tips designed to help the BH and SUD workforce. During this episode we discuss how to have a conversation about race in the workplace. Our guest...

Self-Care 24.05.2020 22:15

Essential Conversations in Social Services 2020 is intended for behavioral health (BH) and substance use disorder (SUD) providers. During each episode, we will interview a subject matter expert on a specific topic and explore tips designed to help the BH and SUD workforce. During the 1st episode, we will discuss the importance of self-care for BH leaders with Dena Sneed, the Director of the Center...

Housing Learning Community: How to Get Started 07.11.2019 1:56:37

Safe, stable, and affordable housing is increasingly recognized as a vital part of recovery. What role can substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs play in providing this essential need for their clients? Find out the basics of housing and how to get started in this 6-session virtual learning community series! By the end of session 6, participants will be able to: By the end of the s...

Housing Learning Community: Funding Sources and Development 31.10.2019 55:29

Safe, stable, and affordable housing is increasingly recognized as a vital part of recovery. What role can substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs play in providing this essential need for their clients? Find out the basics of housing and how to get started in this 6-session virtual learning community series! By the end of session 5, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the e...

Housing Learning Community: Alternative Housing Types 11.10.2019 1:00:50

Safe, stable, and affordable housing is increasingly recognized as a vital part of recovery. What role can substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs play in providing this essential need for their clients? Find out the basics of housing and how to get started in this 6-session virtual learning community series! By the end of session 4, participants will be able to: 1. Identify at leas...

Housing Learning Community: Housing with Special Populations, Part 2 02.10.2019 58:05

Safe, stable, and affordable housing is increasingly recognized as a vital part of recovery. What role can substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs play in providing this essential need for their clients? Find out the basics of housing and how to get started in this 6-session virtual learning community series! By the end of session 3, participants will be able to: Understand the hist...

Housing Learning Community: Housing with Special Populations, Part 1 13.09.2019 1:00:25

Safe, stable, and affordable housing is increasingly recognized as a vital part of recovery. What role can substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs play in providing this essential need for their clients? Find out the basics of housing and how to get started in this 6-session virtual learning community series! By the end of session 2, participants will be able to: Define the family f...

Housing Learning Community: Housing 101 01.09.2019 1:00:22

Safe, stable, and affordable housing is increasingly recognized as a vital part of recovery. What role can substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs play in providing this essential need for their clients? Find out the basics of housing and how to get started in this 6-session virtual learning community series! By the end of session 1, participants will be able to: Discuss the philoso...