ATTC Network Orientation

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ATTC Network Orientation August 26-27. 2008
An Overview of the Network Mary Beth Johnson Aug.
26, 2008
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WHATS IN A NAME

• Technology transfer is
• Moving a computer from point A to point B
• Using the internet for all sorts of cool stuff
• OR

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WHATS 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

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THE ATTC NETWORK IS

• 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!

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Our History

• 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

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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.
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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.

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TO SURVIVE THIS ORIENTATION YOU MUST KNOW

• SAMHSA
• CSAT
• SSA
• NIDA
• NIAAA
• ATTC
• ONDCP
• ROSC (Recovery Based Care, Recovery Oriented
  Care, etc.)

• RFA
• HHS

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WHERE WE ARE ON THE ORG CHART
Keep Going
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Relationship within U.S. Government
Department of Health Human Services
SAMHSA--Eric Broderick, D.D.S., M.P.H
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment W. Westley
Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H.
Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
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ATTC Network 2007-2012
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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

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ATTC Network Priority Areas

• Workforce Development
• Technology Transfer and Systems Change
• Performance Monitoring and Quality Improvement
• Recovery Based Care
• Communication and Network Development

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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

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Unique Aspects of Regional Centers

• Location
• Target Audience/Discipline
• Educational Focus
• Systems Focus
• Staff Expertise

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TARGET AUDIENCE

• The Networks 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

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