1. ATTC Network Orientation
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

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

3. ATTC Network History
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 3 3

4. ATTC Purpose
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.

5. The ATTC Network 5

6. How the Network Does its Work
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 6

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

8. 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 8

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

10. NIDA/SAMHSA Blending Initiative
Transfers scientific findings into mainstream addiction treatment practice
Five Blending Products available:
Buprenorphine Treatment
Buprenorphine Detoxification
Treatment Planning M.A.T.R.S. (Measurable, Achievable, Timely, Realistic, Specific)
Promoting Awareness of Motivational Incentives (PAMI)
Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools for Enhancing Performance (MIA: STEP)

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. National Evaluation of the ATTC Network
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

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

16. National Workforce Survey
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

17. National Workforce Survey, Cont.
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

18. Network Resources & Publications
An Overview:
The Change Book: A Blueprint for Technology Transfer-outlines the steps necessary to effect change within an organization
PFR/ATTC Leadership Institute-a unique professional development opportunity for emerging leaders to cultivate their leadership potential
The Training Point: An Uncommon Learning Exchange for Addictions Trainers-a seven week course designed to enhance the knowledge and abilities of individuals to teach adult learners

19. Network Resources and Publications
FightRXabuse.org
PFR/ATTC Leadership Institute
Resources and Publications Catalog
Directory of Addiction Study Programs (DASP)
AddictionCareers.org
AddictionEd.org
Addiction Science Made Easy
The Bridge
Certification Info
Eye on the Field

20. ATTC Network website Explore Learn Find Regional Centers
National Programs & Initiatives
ATTC Priority Areas
Learn
Featured Topics Library
Term Master
Educational Opportunities
Find
Resources and Publications
Events
Certification Info 20

21. E-Publications
The Bridge: the research and practice of technology transfer
Eye on the Field: news and updates in the field of addictions treatment
The Bridge (quarterly)
Eye on the Field (monthly) 21

22. Certification Info
Find basic information on a variety of state, national, and some international bodies that offer licensing & credentialing for addictions counselors 22

23. ATTC Publications Catalog
A comprehensive list of ATTC Network products, publications, and tools
Find new ideas, identify potential collaborations, lessen duplication of effort, identify research 23

24. AddictionEd.org
An international reference for distance education opportunities 24

25. For Further Information
ATTCnetwork.org
ATTC National Office
5100 Rockhill Road, UMKC
Kansas City, MO
(O)
(F)
Catherine D. Nugent, LCPC
SAMHSA/CSAT