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Mobilizing communities to prevent substance misuse, suicide and other unhealthy coping skills and increasing awareness of how negative childhood experiences can impact us throughout our lives.

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1639 Jamestown Church
Jan 29

Pathways to SUD Treatment & Recovery

1:00 PM Berlina-Wallace Berube, MACP, MEd, LCPC, NCC, will share information on multiple treatment protocols and recovery supports—all with the goal of helping people find the most appropriate means to attaining and retaining recovery. That will be immediately followed by a fireside chat between Angela Caldwell, CSC-AD, MS, and David Awadalla, MSW, BSHP, SAMHSA experts working in the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and the Office of Recovery, respectively. The duo will discuss the evolution of the concept of recovery, as well as how centering individuals who have SUD during the treatment process can make a world of difference in their recovery efforts’ success.

Feb 4

Lock and Talk New Staff Training

9:30 AM This training is for any of your staff that are new to the work and need the intro to all things Lock and Talk! Register by January 30th If there are any questions, please feel free to reach out! Jordan Brooks – jordan.brooks@regionten.org

Feb 10

Water Cooler Chat Series

2:00 PM Join the Higher Education Center in virtual water cooler chats to exchange ideas and connect with AOD (alcohol and other drug) professionals across the country. These chats are informal–much like when you find yourself in conversation at the water cooler or coffee machine in your office or at a conference. The Water Cooler Chat series was launched at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to give people a place and time to connect with other professionals around topics, questions, and concerns. Since that time, more than 1000 people have engaged in topics such as community relations, harm reduction, cannabis, mental health, and recovery, to name a few. Dates & Time Feb 10, 2026 02:00 PM Mar 10, 2026 02:00 PM Apr 14, 2026 02:00 PM May 12, 2026 02:00 PM

Feb 23

Mental Health First Aid – Youth

9:00 AM Colonial Behavioral Health - Prevention Services is proud to offer FREE Mental Health First Aid – Youth training on Monday, February 23 from 9 am – 5 pm, lunch is provided.   Registration is limited to 15 individuals - click the images below to register for the training of your choice.   Please share with your staff, colleagues, friends, and family members!

Feb 25

ACE Interface Train-the-Presenter in Fredericksburg

9:00 AM Keith Cartwright, DBHDS ACE Coordinator, and Master ACE Interface Trainer is returning to Fredericksburg to facilitate a train-the-presenter for the Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Building Self-Healing Communities. RACSB Master Trainers Michelle Wagaman and Amy Jindra will co-facilitate. The train-the-presenter will be held in-person at the RACSB at River Club office (10825 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408). Participants must commit to full attendance each of the three days. (Day 1 and Day 2 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Day 3 9:00 a.m. to noonish) Space will be limited to 25 participants. Registration will close 10 days prior to the train-the-presenter or when 25 participants are confirmed. Advance reading will be emailed a week prior to the in-person training.

Mar 3

SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST)

8:30 AM SAPST provides prevention professionals with foundational knowledge and skills to apply the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). Participants will learn to: 1. Understand behavioral health foundations
2. Use a public health approach to prevention
3. Identify community-level risks and protective factors
4. Plan, implement, and evaluate data-driven prevention strategies. Completion of SAPST may count towards IC&RC certification. Requirements vary by board; participants should verify with their local board.  Participants must attend the full training to receive credit. 
 
You will also have to complete pre-work prior to attending the course. The hours noted above do not include the time needed to complete pre-work.
At this time, we have 12 seats available. If you are interested in joining this SAPST cohort, please email me to register — barrett.marshall@dbhds.virginia.gov.
Seats are first come, first served. If the course is full, you will be placed on a waiting list for the next SAPST course. Click Here for more details

Mar 25

3rd Annual Problem Gambling & Gaming Prevention Conference

9:00 AM This event brings together prevention leaders, behavioral health professionals, community organizations, and lived‑experience advocates to explore emerging trends in gambling and gaming harm across Virginia. The conference also includes updates from the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling, the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, and a review of the latest gambling and gaming laws in Virginia, offering attendees a comprehensive look at current trends, resources, and policy developments.   This conference offers 4.5 contact hours for participants.   Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a supportive environment that promotes healthy choices and resilience. Click here for more information!

Aug 25

ACE Interface Train-the-Presenter in Fredericksburg

9:00 AM Keith Cartwright, DBHDS ACE Coordinator, and Master ACE Interface Trainer is returning to Fredericksburg to facilitate a train-the-presenter for the Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Building Self-Healing Communities. RACSB Master Trainers Michelle Wagaman and Amy Jindra will co-facilitate. The train-the-presenter will be held in-person at the RACSB at River Club office (10825 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408). Participants must commit to full attendance each of the three days. (Day 1 and Day 2 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Day 3 9:00 a.m. to noonish) Space will be limited to 25 participants. Registration will close 10 days prior to the train-the-presenter or when 25 participants are confirmed. Advance reading will be emailed a week prior to the in-person training.

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Pathways to SUD Treatment & Recovery

01:00 PM Berlina-Wallace Berube, MACP, MEd, LCPC, NCC, will share information on multiple treatment protocols and recovery supports—all with the goal of helping people find the most appropriate means to attaining and retaining recovery. That will be immediately followed by a fireside chat between Angela Caldwell, CSC-AD, MS, and David Awadalla, MSW, BSHP, SAMHSA experts working in the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and the Office of Recovery, respectively. The duo will discuss the evolution of the concept of recovery, as well as how centering individuals who have SUD during the treatment process can make a world of difference in their recovery efforts’ success.

Lock and Talk New Staff Training

09:30 AM This training is for any of your staff that are new to the work and need the intro to all things Lock and Talk! Register by January 30th If there are any questions, please feel free to reach out! Jordan Brooks – jordan.brooks@regionten.org

Water Cooler Chat Series

02:00 PM Join the Higher Education Center in virtual water cooler chats to exchange ideas and connect with AOD (alcohol and other drug) professionals across the country. These chats are informal–much like when you find yourself in conversation at the water cooler or coffee machine in your office or at a conference. The Water Cooler Chat series was launched at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to give people a place and time to connect with other professionals around topics, questions, and concerns. Since that time, more than 1000 people have engaged in topics such as community relations, harm reduction, cannabis, mental health, and recovery, to name a few. Dates & Time Feb 10, 2026 02:00 PM Mar 10, 2026 02:00 PM Apr 14, 2026 02:00 PM May 12, 2026 02:00 PM

Mental Health First Aid – Youth

09:00 AM Colonial Behavioral Health - Prevention Services is proud to offer FREE Mental Health First Aid – Youth training on Monday, February 23 from 9 am – 5 pm, lunch is provided.   Registration is limited to 15 individuals - click the images below to register for the training of your choice.   Please share with your staff, colleagues, friends, and family members!

ACE Interface Train-the-Presenter in Fredericksburg

09:00 AM Keith Cartwright, DBHDS ACE Coordinator, and Master ACE Interface Trainer is returning to Fredericksburg to facilitate a train-the-presenter for the Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Building Self-Healing Communities. RACSB Master Trainers Michelle Wagaman and Amy Jindra will co-facilitate. The train-the-presenter will be held in-person at the RACSB at River Club office (10825 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408). Participants must commit to full attendance each of the three days. (Day 1 and Day 2 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Day 3 9:00 a.m. to noonish) Space will be limited to 25 participants. Registration will close 10 days prior to the train-the-presenter or when 25 participants are confirmed. Advance reading will be emailed a week prior to the in-person training.

SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST)

08:30 AM SAPST provides prevention professionals with foundational knowledge and skills to apply the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). Participants will learn to: 1. Understand behavioral health foundations
2. Use a public health approach to prevention
3. Identify community-level risks and protective factors
4. Plan, implement, and evaluate data-driven prevention strategies. Completion of SAPST may count towards IC&RC certification. Requirements vary by board; participants should verify with their local board.  Participants must attend the full training to receive credit. 
 
You will also have to complete pre-work prior to attending the course. The hours noted above do not include the time needed to complete pre-work.
At this time, we have 12 seats available. If you are interested in joining this SAPST cohort, please email me to register — barrett.marshall@dbhds.virginia.gov.
Seats are first come, first served. If the course is full, you will be placed on a waiting list for the next SAPST course. Click Here for more details

3rd Annual Problem Gambling & Gaming Prevention Conference

09:00 AM This event brings together prevention leaders, behavioral health professionals, community organizations, and lived‑experience advocates to explore emerging trends in gambling and gaming harm across Virginia. The conference also includes updates from the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling, the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, and a review of the latest gambling and gaming laws in Virginia, offering attendees a comprehensive look at current trends, resources, and policy developments.   This conference offers 4.5 contact hours for participants.   Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a supportive environment that promotes healthy choices and resilience. Click here for more information!

ACE Interface Train-the-Presenter in Fredericksburg

09:00 AM Keith Cartwright, DBHDS ACE Coordinator, and Master ACE Interface Trainer is returning to Fredericksburg to facilitate a train-the-presenter for the Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Building Self-Healing Communities. RACSB Master Trainers Michelle Wagaman and Amy Jindra will co-facilitate. The train-the-presenter will be held in-person at the RACSB at River Club office (10825 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408). Participants must commit to full attendance each of the three days. (Day 1 and Day 2 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Day 3 9:00 a.m. to noonish) Space will be limited to 25 participants. Registration will close 10 days prior to the train-the-presenter or when 25 participants are confirmed. Advance reading will be emailed a week prior to the in-person training.

OUR PREVENTION TRAINING WORKSHOPS

Preparing Our Community to Help People in Need of Support

ACEs Interface training teaches participants about adverse childhood experiences, toxic stress, and how adversity in childhood can impact adult health.

Learn the steps to address trauma, how to create safe environments and improve relationships so that healing can begin and allow all children to reach their full potential..

Audience: Parents/Guardians, Teachers, Medical/Mental Health Professionals and Community Members.

LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.

Audience: Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop. Anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.

Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.

Audience: Parents/Guardians, Teachers, Medical/Mental Health Professionals and Community Members.

REVIVE! training provides information on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose emergency using naloxone for lay rescuers. This training also covers understanding opioids, how opioid overdoses happen, and the risk factors for opioid overdoses.

Audience: Parents/Guardians, Teachers, Medical/Mental Health Professionals and Community Members

SafeTALK is a 4 hour LivingWorks workshop that teaches participants to be more alert to people thinking about suicide and better able to connect them to suicide intervention resources.

Participants will be better able to reach out to someone thinking about suicide, promptly connect them to further support, overcome personal and community attitudes that act as barriers to help and learn the powerful 4-step TALK model.

Audience: Everyone over the age of 16 years who wants to help keep the people around them safe from suicide should attend.

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Training and Instruction

The Historic Triangle Drug Prevention Coalition is always willing to train individuals, groups, agencies, and the like! Once you complete this form Joi Tramuel, HTDPC Coordinator, will reach out to you directly with more information on how to schedule your training.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not check messages sent through this form every day. If you have not received a response within three business days, please contact Joi Tramuel, HTDPC Coordinator at (757) 713-9670.

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