ATTC Network Overview Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

The ATTC Network Committed to helping the field stay abreast of “what works” in order to enhance their skills and change their practice

3 1993: 11 Regional Centers were first funded by CSAT to serve 22 states 1998: 13 Regional Centers and a National Office 2002: 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 ATTC Network History

Raise awareness of evidence-based and promising treatment and recovery service practices, Build skills to prepare the workforce to deliver state-of- the-art addictions treatment and recovery services, and Change practice by incorporating these new skills into everyday use for the purpose of improving addictions treatment and recovery outcomes. ATTC Purpose

5 The ATTC Network

6 National Approach Respond to SAMHSA Develop Network Strategic Plan Form Network Workgroups Collaborate on Cross-ATTC Projects Partner with ATTC Advisory Group and other stakeholders Promote & Market Network Products Regional Approach Respond to SAMHSA Conduct State Needs Assessments Develop Work Plans Based on Needs Assessments Respond to needs of SSAs & Other State/Regional Stakeholders Partner with Regional Advisory Group Engage in Cross-ATTC Projects How the Network Does its Work

7 Workforce Development Technology Transfer and Systems Change Performance Monitoring and Quality Improvement Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care Communication and Network Development The ATTC Network Priority Areas

8 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 Characteristics of all Regional Centers

9 Location Target Audience/Discipline Educational Focus Systems Focus Staff Expertise Unique Aspects of all Regional Centers

Started in 2001 Transfers scientific findings into mainstream addiction treatment practice Five Blending Products available –Buprenorphine Treatment –Buprenorphine Detox –Treatment Planning M.A.T.R.S. –PAMI –MIA: STEP NIDA/SAMHSA Blending Initiative

Find all products at: ATTCnetwork.org NIDA/SAMHSA Blending Initiative, Cont.

Government Results and Performance Act (GPRA) Measures – Number of events – Number of participants – Number of participants who report satisfaction with event – Number of participants who report applying the knowledge/skills from events in their work – Surveys done at baseline and 3 months

GPRA Findings Since 2005, ATTCs have served approximately 148,000 individuals in approximately 5,000 events 93% of those surveyed report satisfaction with the event 83% reports sharing the information with others 79% report applying the information in their work

Purpose: Identify successes of technology transfer efforts across the Network Share lessons learned across Regions for the enhancement of all Regional activities Distinguish between Region-specific and more common processes and outcomes National Evaluation of the ATTC Network

Approach: Participatory A mix of quantitative and qualitative data Attention to both process and outcome National Evaluation, Cont.

Purpose is to understand: Demographics of the current workforce What are the anticipated workforce development needs for What are common strategies & methods to prepare, retain & maintain the workforce National Workforce Survey

All Regional Centers will participate Approach will be both qualitative and quantitative Directors of agencies listed in the I-SSATS will be sampled Final Report National Workforce Survey, Cont.

18 Explore Regional Centers National Programs & Initiatives ATTC Priority Areas Learn Featured Topics Library Term Master Educational Opportunities Find Resources and Publications Events Certification Info ATTC Network website

ATTCnetwork.org ATTC National Office 5100 Rockhill Road, UMKC Kansas City, MO (O) (F) For Further Information