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Central East ATTC

The Danya Institute/Central East ATTC
8737 Colesville Road, Suite L-203
Silver Spring,
MD
20910
HHS Region 3
DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV
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The Central East ATTC, managed by The Danya Institute, provides training and technical assistance (TA) and quality improvement activities to the substance use disorder workforce in HHS Region 3, which includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Contact us to discuss how we can assist you.

Recent News

From the Central East ATTC
Apr. 22, 2025
The District of Columbia Health Department is among the 50 awardees of the Overdose Data to Action in States cooperative agreement. This funding, provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aims to expand drug overdose surveillance and prevention efforts.  Notable benefits of this funding include enabling D.C. to swiftly detect the rise of […]
Apr. 11, 2025
An AI screening tool created by a research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) effectively detected hospitalized adults who are at risk for opioid use disorder and suggested that they be referred to inpatient addiction specialists. The AI-based tool was just as effective as a health provider-only approach in initiating consultations with […]
Mar. 31, 2025
NatCon25, the largest mental health and substance use conference in the U.S, will take place May 5-7, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is your opportunity to network with thousands of health care professionals nationwide, hear from 500+ speakers and explore new technologies advancing the industry. Hosted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, this annual gathering provides three days […]

Upcoming Events

Hosted by the Central East ATTC
Webinar/Virtual Training
              DESCRIPTION Supervision is more than tending to schedules, checking documentation, and reviewing cases. Clinical supervisors are in the unique position to assist clinicians in their ongoing clinical skill development. Adopting the concept of deliberate practice, supervisors can help clinicians implement clinical skills that may lead to better outcomes for the people they serve. These interactive sessions will guide participants in exploring current practices, focusing on skill practice to enhance supervision, and incorporating routine feedback for specific skills. Participants will practice using real- and case-examples to examine managing feedback, difficult situations, and cultural differences. Every Tuesday, April 15 - May 20, 2025 12:00 - 1:30 PM Eastern   INTENDED AUDIENCE Behavioral health, substance use disorders, and mental health  supervisors in the Central East ATTC region (HHS Region 3 includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) Have two (2) years of experience as a clinical supervisor and understand the concepts of supervision PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS Attend a 1-hour online Orientation Commit to 5-weeks of live online training for 1.5 hours weekly Complete weekly self-study learning activities Access to appropriate technology to utilize videoconferencing platform (internet connection, webcam, laptop/tablet, speakers, and microphone) Be prepared and actively engage while on camera during each session FREE TO PARTICIPATE  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. Once the 35 spots have been filled, registration will be closed. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this registration opportunity to others. FACILITATORS: Amy Shanahan, MS, CADC Billie Jo Smith, NCC, LPC QUESTIONS? Please contact NFARtec staff at workwise@casat.org. CONTINUING EDUCATION The series has been approved for a total of 13.5 contact hours (1-hour orientation and 12.5-hours content instruction) through the National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC), International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) ACEP No. 6492. No credit will be awarded for non-attendance or partial attendance. Make-up credit will not be accepted for missed sessions. The knowledge and skills learned should be applied within the framework of any applicable Operating and/or Credentialing regulations in your State of practice. The knowledge and skills learned should be applied within the framework of any applicable Operating and/or Credentialing regulations in your State of practice. WHAT IS AN ENHANCED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (EPL)? An EPL is an online interactive training and consultation series designed to encourage workplace learning.  EPLs use current technologies and instructional/consultation activities to provide real-time skill-based learning and practice through group and self-study activities, reading assignments, and discussions.  The main goal of an EPL is to build a community of practice where all participants actively engage with other professionals  and consultants. It's MORE than a webinar! In collaboration with
Virtual TA Session
DESCRIPTION This Learning Collaborative is for staff to reflect on the strategies, Cognitive Processing Disorder (CPD) toolkit, and a personalized integration plan for their practice. Included will be support for those whose integration plan includes colleagues or staff that they supervisor or lead. LEARNING OBJECTIVES -Identify participant's own challenges related to engaging clients who live with CPD. -Recite at least 5 strategies and opportunities from the toolkit to support work in engaging people living with CPD. -Apply strategies for modeling and implementing EBP strategies in working with people living with CPD and SUD. To submit any cases or questions for review, please use this link. The CPD Toolkit is now available and can be accessed here. *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY This event will not issue any Certificates of Attendance. Learning Collaborative 3 will be coming soon, June 3, 2025.  PRESENTER Laura Hinds MSW, LCSW is a clinical social worker with experience in medical, behavioral and mental health settings. Laura has had the pleasure of working with high acuity special needs populations and their providers for over 22 years. An alumna and instructor at Penn’s School of Social Policy and Practice for 13 years, and Bryn Mawr’s School of Social Work and Social Research for the past 4 years, Laura has supported the learning and education of new social workers, veterans in the field, and their interdisciplinary partners.

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Developed by the Central East ATTC
Toolkit
DESCRIPTION Challenges in processing information is a critical consideration for providers engaging in prevention and outreach to people living with substance use disorder. To empower assessment and intervention, providers need to increase their skills in information gathering and sharing with people whose diagnoses contain a cognitive processing barrier. This toolkit will define and exemplify what cognitive processing disorder is, how it presents, and some basic considerations for navigating it. To download the toolkit, please use the CPD Toolkit button on the right side of this page.   This toolkit was developed in collaboration with Laura Hinds of Hindsight Consulting Group, LLC. Laura Hinds MSW, LCSW is a clinical social worker with experience in medical, behavioral and mental health settings. Laura has had the pleasure of working with high acuity special needs populations and their providers for over 22 years. An alumna and instructor at Penn’s School of Social Policy and Practice for 13 years, and Bryn Mawr’s School of Social Work and Social Research for the past 4 years, Laura has supported the learning and education of new social workers, veterans in the field, and their interdisciplinary partners.
Print Media
DESCRIPTION Fatal overdoses and suicides are two of the most severe behavioral health outcomes. They are also growing more common. Suicide rates increased 41% nationally from 1999 to 2022, while fatal overdose rates increased 440%.1 Reducing fatal overdose and suicide is a top priority for the behavioral health field. Fortunately, suicide and overdose share many risk and protective factors. In fact, many interventions designed to address one outcome can simultaneously help address the other. Addiction treatment professionals can play a key role, as ongoing substance use is a shared risk factor for both outcomes.2 To download the entire version of the fact sheet, please use the Overdose and Suicide  button on the right side of the page.
Multimedia
DESCRIPTION Cannabis is one of the most widely used psychoactive substance globally. The harm perception towards cannabis use is at its lowest in 40 years, especially in pregnancy individuals who may use it for a variety of pregnancy related symptoms. The webinar will elaborate on some of the risks associated with cannabis use in pregnancy. To view the recorded webinar, click the View Resource button on the right hand side. To download the accompanying fact sheet, please click on this image below. GUEST SPEAKER Vishesh Agarwal, MD Dr. Vishesh Agarwal is an award winning board-certified general adult psychiatrist, with additional board certification in addiction psychiatry and obesity medicine. He received the Delaware Today Top doctors award in 2022. Along with his clinical work, Dr. Agarwal supervises and mentors trainee physicians and student learners. He is an invited speaker at regional, and national conferences, and has published in peer-reviewed journals.
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