1. ATTC Network Orientation August 26-27. 2008 An Overview of the Network Mary Beth Johnson Aug. 26, 2008

2. WHAT’S IN A NAME… Technology transfer is: a)Moving a computer from point A to point B b)Using the internet for all sorts of cool stuff OR

3. WHAT’S IN A NAME… c) “…the systematic process through which skills, techniques, models, and approaches emanating from research are delivered to and applied by practitioners. Technology transfer also involves organizational change processes directed toward the diffusion of innovation using interpersonal strategies and the assessment and enhancement of motivation for change.” RFA, 2007, Page 57

4. Empowered by SAMHSA/CSAT to improve addiction treatment by Raising Awareness Building Skills Changing Practice in partnership with the SSAs, Tx providers, counselors, faith and recovery community leaders, other state and Federal agencies, multlidisciplinary professionals, family members of those in recovery & other stakeholders… We are the great collaborators! THE ATTC NETWORK IS…

5. 5 1993: 11 Regional Centers were first funded by CSAT to serve 22 states 1998: 13 Regional Centers and a National Office was funded for the first time 2002 Network: 14 Regional Centers and a National Office serve all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and the Pacific Trust Territories 2007: Refunded by CSAT through 2012 to serve all states and territories Our History

6. ATTC VISION The ATTC Network is recognized as a national leader in preparing addictions treatment professionals and systems to implement culturally-sensitive, evidence-based services which bring about sustained recovery.

7. ATTC MISSION To improve treatment outcomes through the use of research-based practices by raising awareness of those practices, building the skills of the workforce, and cultivating the systemic changes necessary for successful implementation.

8. TO SURVIVE THIS ORIENTATION YOU MUST KNOW… SAMHSA CSAT SSA NIDA NIAAA ATTC ONDCP ROSC (Recovery Based Care, Recovery Oriented Care, etc.) RFA HHS

9. WHERE WE ARE ON THE ORG CHART… Keep Going

10. 10 Relationship within U.S. Government Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network SAMHSA--Eric Broderick, D.D.S., M.P.H President: George W. Bush United States Cabinet Department of Health & Human Services Center for Substance Abuse Treatment W. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H.

11. 11 ATTC Network 2007-2012

12. 12 How the Network Does Its Work National Initiatives Coordinate Network-wide Activities Develop Network Strategic Plan Coordinate and staff Network Workgroups Design/implement Network wide products Collaborate on Cross-ATTC Projects Partner with ATTC Advisory Group and other stakeholders Promote & Market Network Products Regional Initiatives Conduct State & Regionally Specific Activities Conduct State Needs Assessments Develop Work Plans Based on Needs Assessments Respond to needs of SSAs & Other State/Regional Stakeholders Design/implement products to meet needs Partner with Regional Advisory Group Engage in Cross-ATTC Projects

13. 13 ATTC Network Priority Areas Workforce Development Technology Transfer and Systems Change Performance Monitoring and Quality Improvement Recovery Based Care Communication and Network Development

14. 14 Characteristics of all Regional Centers Focus primarily on front-line addictions counselors and clinical supervisors, but also serve multi- disciplinary groups Address multi-system issues Provide education and training Work to improve standards and policies in the field

15. 15 Unique Aspects of Regional Centers Location Target Audience/Discipline Educational Focus Systems Focus Staff Expertise

16. TARGET AUDIENCE The Network’s primary audience is front-line counselors in specialty settings or those preparing for such careers and their clinical supervisors  65% of services targeted to this primary audience  35% may be directed toward multidisciplinary specialties

18. BREAK!