New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center

05/01/2026

Our friends in Carroll County are putting on a great learning opportunity in mid May!

Join us in learning what to expect when a youth has a mental health crisis. Open to caregivers and organizations that work with youth, includs military families!

04/22/2026

Register Today!
57th Annual New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies
June 1 – 5, 2026
This year’s program will be held in a virtual-only format.
Register and apply for a scholarship today for the Summer School at the link below:
https://cvent.me/Oy1a0Z?RefId=Registration+Gateway+2026
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· Select from over 35 intensive courses from across the treatment, prevention, and recovery continuum.
· Virtual courses take place live by videoconference, allowing for course group work and interaction.
· In addition to courses, enjoy plenary sessions, community, and more!
· Options are available to attend the full program or any number of days.
· Earn up to 26 Contact Hours during the week.
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If the links above don’t work in your email system, go to: http://neias.org and click on “Summer School.”
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Save the Date for August 24 - 28, 2026:
34th Annual New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Treatment featuring the 5th Annual Psychologist Track!

04/15/2026

2026 New England Youth Diversion Summit

Empowering Communities for Brighter Futures
A New England Approach to Youth Diversion

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Grappone Conference Center | Concord, NH
www.NEYDSummit.org

Join professionals from across New England for a powerful day of learning, connection, and practical strategies to strengthen youth diversion efforts and improve outcomes for youth and communities.

This one-day Summit brings together professionals from across New England who are working to build effective, fair, and youth-centered diversion programs and systems. Whether you work in diversion, juvenile justice, behavioral health, education, law enforcement, or community programs, this Summit is designed for you.

We hope you’ll join us on June 9 for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection.

Early Bird Rate: $79


Available through April 27
Regular Rate: $99

REGISTER NOW
Pre-registration is required before May 29

Attention Students

A limited number of student scholarships are available for high school and college students interested in youth diversion and related fields. Visit the Student Scholarship page for more details.


Registration Includes
15+ breakout sessions and keynote presentation
Networking activities, exhibitors and resources
Continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments
Monday Evening Welcome Reception (June 8, 5:00–7:30 PM)
Access to session materials and mobile event app
Continuing Education credits
Engaging Sessions & Topics



Keynote Presenter

Gina M. Vincent, PhD, Professor & Co-Director of the Law and Psychiatry Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UMas Chan Medical School


Choose from 15+ sessions on diversion practice, collaboration, and youth-centered strategies—featuring sessions like

Moving from Punitive Diversion to a Community-Based Restorative Model
All Roads Lead to Diversion: Statewide Tools and Local Innovation
SMART Girls: Trauma-Informed, Gender-Specific Strategies for Court-Involved Youth
Controlled Fire: Where Lived Experience and Law Enforcement Partnerships Ignite Change
Better Together: Juvenile Prosecutors & Court Diversion
Exploring Mindfulness within Trauma-Informed Care
And many more...

04/09/2026

Youth Gambling Education through Awareness

April 14th
12-1:30 pm
Virtual

Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-gambling-education-through-awareness-tickets-1984074166241?aff=oddtdtcreator

With the rapid expansion of legal gambling across the United States young people are encountering forms of gambling and risk taking that many adults in their lives may be unaware of. This introductory training, designed for any adult wanting to learn
more about youth gambling will define the problem and provide practical first steps for those interested in community change. An examination of resources and basic prevention strategies, along
with understanding the risk factors will help participants:

-Define youth gambling
-Differentiate types of screen time and their risk factors
-Identify capacity building strategies rooted in prevention

Speaker: James Syphax James serves as the Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator for ADEPT Educational Institute of Maine,
in that role he supports both Maine Problem Gambling Services and the New England PTTC. James is an Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist (ICPS,) has served on the National Council on Problem Gambling prevention committee and Ohio’s Problem Gambling Advisory Board. In addition to his work in prevention James holds chemical dependency treatment credentials in Ohio
and has worked as both an inpatient SUD and outpatient MAT counselor.

03/24/2026

How to Plan for Anything (Really): Solutions for Unexpected Changes
Dates: April 16, 21, 23, 2026
Times: 11:00am-12:30pm, each session
Format: Virtual

Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/7394a6a7-5bf2-4d1f-907b-498ac365ed93/summary

Brief Overview: Uncertainty happens! Many organizations have been in a situation where they felt unprepared and were unsure how to adapt or adjust quickly to something new. Funding cuts, tragedy in your community, or news that changes quickly. This session will cover adaptation principles and specific strategies such as contingency planning. Participants will learn to apply the contingency planning process to adjust programs, budgets or mindsets, and they will learn from each other.

Agency teams are strongly encouraged to attend to get the most from the session, and to have their own challenge to work with during the sessions.

Audience: This is an Advanced Level training and is designed for people who are able to help make change at their agency to help them design a plan for their specific needs.

Trainer: Dr. Francis Eberle

Leadership & Organizational Advisor

Francis Eberle, PhD, is leadership and organizational advisor, speaker and author. Francis believes that people development is business development. He helps leaders who want to grow in both public and private social enterprises, especially those who want to do something special.

After spending more than 25 years as an executive for non-profits and start-ups, Francis is uniquely positioned to help organizations collaborate and identify opportunity. He has successfully partnered with leaders and teams to improve their skills, solve complex problems, conduct research, grow financial and programmatic resources, and engage partners to work together toward common goals. He offers individual coaching, team development, and analytics for organizational performance improvement. He is also a facilitator and coach for The Complete Leader Program.

Continuing Education

Upon successful participation of the training, a certificate will be emailed to participants.

GENERAL: This program constitutes (up to) 4.5 hours of training through ADEPT Educational Institute of Maine, Inc. This training is pre-approved by the Maine Prevention Certification Board and meets the requirements for Prevention Specialist Certification in Maine. (Up to) 4.5 hours of training for Certified Prevention Specialists: ATOD and IC&RC Prevention Performance Domains: 6

ADEPT Educational Institute is a recognized sponsor of continuing education activity by the Maine State Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. (Up to) 4.5 Credit Hours (0.45 CEUs)

ADEPT Educational Institute is a National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) approved education provider. Provider #62201 (up to) with 4.5 Hours of Continuing EducationSocial Workers: The Board of Social Workers Licensure does not pre-approve continuing education. Retain a copy of certificate issued and training agenda to provide to the Maine State Board of Social Workers. Provision of these two documents is necessary for the Board of Social Workers to issue continuing education credit.

Licensed Counselors: The Maine State Board of Counseling Professionals does not pre-approve continuing education. Retain a copy of certificate issued and training agenda to provide to the Maine State Board of Counseling Professionals. Provision of these two documents is necessary for the Board of Counseling Professionals to issue continuing education credit.

03/17/2026

Building Health-Promoting Relationships with Youth: A Prevention Training for SROs
Join us on April 9th for a training that will equip SROs with knowledge and skills to build health-promoting relationships with youth to prevent mental and behavioral health risks and promote flourishing.
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/43c6hhb

Agenda
8:30am – 12:30pm Building Health-Promoting Relationships (HPR) with Youth
1:30pm – 5:00pm HPR Application to the SRO Role

This event is hosted by the New England HIDTA in partnership with the Maine National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, Kennebunk Police Department, and ADAPT.
Location: York County Regional Training Center, 149 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME 04002

Date and time: Thu, Apr 9, 2026 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET

Organizer: New England HIDTA & ADAPT, [email protected]

03/16/2026

Prevention Together: Monthly Learning Community for Substance Misuse Prevention Professionals
April 13, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Free

Learn more and register: https://pttcnetwork.org/event/prevention-together-monthly-learning-community-for-substance-misuse-prevention-professionals-2/
Prevention Together is a casual, collaborative monthly learning community created to connect substance misuse prevention professionals across New England. Whether you’re new to the field or deeply experienced, this welcoming space offers opportunities to share insights, explore challenges, and strengthen prevention practice together. Join the conversation and be part of a community where prevention professionals learn, share, and support one another together.
Why Participate?
Build meaningful connections across the prevention community
Exchange practical ideas and peer-to-peer insights
Strengthen your skills through monthly practice tips
Engage in supportive, collaborative discussion
Who Should Join?
Professionals involved in any aspect of substance misuse prevention, including coalition staff, coordinators, educators, regional partners, youth-serving professionals, and anyone supporting community prevention efforts.

03/11/2026

New England Leadership Development Program - Cohort 12
https://cvent.me/xx3GWm?RefId=LDP+Cohort+12+Invitation

02/20/2026

Prevention Together: Monthly Learning Community for Substance Misuse Prevention Professionals
March 9, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Free

Learn more and register: https://pttcnetwork.org/event/52371/

Prevention Together is a casual, collaborative monthly learning community created to connect substance misuse prevention professionals across New England. Whether you’re new to the field or deeply experienced, this welcoming space offers opportunities to share insights, explore challenges, and strengthen prevention practice together. Join the conversation and be part of a community where prevention professionals learn, share, and support one another together.

Why Participate?

Build meaningful connections across the prevention community
Exchange practical ideas and peer-to-peer insights
Strengthen your skills through monthly practice tips
Engage in supportive, collaborative discussion
Who Should Join?

Professionals involved in any aspect of substance misuse prevention, including coalition staff, coordinators, educators, regional partners, youth-serving professionals, and anyone supporting community prevention efforts.

01/12/2026

Join us at CADCA’s 36th Annual National Leadership Forum, happening February 2–5, 2026! Strengthen your coalition, build new skills, and connect with prevention leaders from across the country. Register today to save your spot! https://forum.cadca.org/index.cfm