September is National Recovery Month! SAMHSA has created a toolkit with resources and messaging to share with multiple audiences. Access the toolkit here.
Resources
Visualizing Community: A Community Asset Mapping Graphic Handbook
This handbook, developed by PTTC, aims to support organizations and community groups in identifying and navigating existing community asset including their distribution in the community/region. Users of this handbook will also learn tips to highlight community voices...
Beyond School & Home: A Study of Third Spaces for Teens in New England’s Rural Counties
This resource, developed by PTTC, highlights types of third spaces for youth where they can build community, be creative, and engage in personal wellness outside of school and their homes. Access the resource and learn more here.
New England Prevention Specialist – Onboarding and Orientation Roadmap
This resource, created by the New England PTTC and Maine Prevention Workforce Development Workgroup, aims to support new preventionists entering the field. Access the resource here.
New England PTTC – 2025 Introduction
This short video describes the role of PTTC in providing training and technical assistance opportunities for substance misuse prevention and treatment professionals in New England. Watch the video here.
SAMHSA 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Report
SAMHSA recently released their report and accompanying infographic from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The survey samples the general population, 12 and older, on the use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, mental health, and other health-related...
October Prevention Month Promotional Materials
October is Substance Use Prevention Month and this year the theme is “Telling the Prevention Story.” SAMHSA has developed a toolkit with promotional materials for Prevention Providers including social media templates, flyers, and slide decks. Learn more about...
Roundtable Facilitator Guides – CDC Free Mind Campaign
Learn how to host roundtable conversations with youth as well as parents and caregivers. These insights can help you determine which Free Mind messages resonate with your community and meet their needs. Roundtable Facilitators Guide – Parents Roundtable Facilitators...
Free Mind – Campaign Toolkit
The CDC has developed the Free Mind campaign to raise awareness about the connections between youth substance use and mental health. Campaign Goals: Prevent substance use initiation, substance use, overdose, and related harms among youth. Educate youth on specific...
Conversation Starters – How to Talk to a Friend About Mental Health or Drugs
The CDC has released helpful resources and videos to help people talk to their friends about mental health challenges or substance use concerns. The resources provide support on choosing conversation starters, preparing for the conversation, and include a list of...