This document provides information about the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network Orientation in 2010. It discusses the purpose and history of the ATTC Network, its relationship with the US government, its structure including regional centers and committees, and photos of some of the ATTC leadership in attendance at the orientation.
4. ATTC Purpose
• Raise awareness of evidence-based and promising
treatment and recovery 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. Our History
• 1993: 11 Regional Centers were first funded by CSAT
to serve 22 states
• 1998: 13 Regional Centers and a National Office
• 2002 Network: 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
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6. Relationship with U.S. Government
President: Barack Obama
United States Cabinet
Department of Health & Human Services
SAMHSA
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
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7. PRESIDENT
CABINET
HHS
SAMHSA/CSAT
ATTC
NETWORK
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12. ATTC Committees & Workgroups
• Steering Committee
• National Workgroups
– Some Focused on Product Development
– Some Focused on Coordination of National
Activities
• Temporary Meeting Planning Committees
29. Jim Knorp Joan Leary
Pam Waters
Southern Coast ATTC Southern Coast ATTC
Director
Southern Coast ATTC
30. Dick Spence
P.I.
Mary Cook Gulf Coast
Gulf Coast ATTC Fafi Robles
ATTC Former Director
Caribbean Basin &
Hispanic ATTC
31. Ryan Springer
Central East ATTC
Jim Aiello
Director
Northeast ATTC
Editor's Notes
What is the ATTC Network? National Network funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Word Cloud created by wordle.net From your experience, what words would you use to describe the ATTC Network?
What is the ATTC Network? National Network of experts committed to helping the field stay abreast of “what works” in order to enhance their skills and change their practice
How is the Network Organized? Top Down
How is the Network Organized? Top Down – another perspective
How is the Network organized? Focusing in on the Network
How is the Network organized? Characteristics of all RCs 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
How is the Network organized? Unique Aspects of Regional Centers Location Target Audience/Discipline Educational Focus Systems Focus Staff Expertise
National Office Program Support Initiate/implement ATTC Network tools Lead national projects Develop national products Act as liaison with CSAT Promote internal/external communication and collaboration Actively participate in Network Workgroups Market ATTC Network products and services Provide T.A. to Regional Centers Coordinate meeting logistics And so on, and so on, and so on
Who are the People in the Network? Does anyone know the lyrics to this song? Oh, who are the people in your neighborhood? In your neighborhood? In your neighborhood? Say, who are the people in your neighborhood? The people that you meet each day Oh, the postman always brings the mail Through rain or snow or sleet or hail I'll work and work the whole day through To get your letters safe to you 'Cause a postman is a person in your neighborhood In your neighborhood He's in your neighborhood A postman is a person in your neighborhood A person that you meet each day Oh, a fireman is brave it's said His engine is a shiny red If there's a fire anywhere about Well, I'll be sure to put it out 'Cause a fireman is a person in your neighborhood In your neighborhood He's in your neighborhood And a postman is a person in your neighborhood Well, they're the people that you meet When you're walking down the street They're the people that you meet each day …