ATTC Network Overview Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Dec 26, 2015
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:
ATTCnetwork.org
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)
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