ATTC Network Overview

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationCenter 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

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• 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

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The ATTC Network 2007-2012

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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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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:

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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 2010-2015

• 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--2012

National Workforce Survey, Cont.

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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 64110

816-235-6888 (O)

816-235-6580 (F)

NO@ATTCnetwork.org

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