Eastern Sierra Substance Use Project Updates

Hey everyone,

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday spirit and staying well. Here are some upcoming events and on-demand content that I wanted to share with you all....

Upcoming virtual events:

Understanding Risk and Cultural Factors Contributing to Substance Use in Hispanic/Latino Immigrant Youth
This 2-part virtual learning series is designed to enhance education and training related to the pre and post migration risk factors that contribute to substance use disorders (SUD) among Hispanic/ Latino immigrant youth and provides screening, intervention, and referral to treatment tools to non-clinical professionals working with this population. The series addresses research data related to SUD in Hispanic/Latino immigrant youth, introduces basic alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse (ATODA) training, focuses on the early identification and prevention of behavioral, and emotional problems, as well as identifying signs and symptoms of co-occurring mental health issues. The series also provides information on assessing early signs and symptoms of SUD and highlights the importance of basic parenting/caregiver supervision and monitoring for those caring for unaccompanied immigrant youth. Lastly, the presenters will discuss developmental and SUD related issues, and introduces a culturally adapted approach to delivering Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Hispanic/Latino immigrant youth. At the end of the 2-part virtual learning series, non-clinical professionals will have reviewed the dynamics of facilitating a culturally responsive SBIRT intervention in preventing, eliminating substance use, and supporting healthy adjustment and wellbeing in Hispanic/Latino immigrant youth.

Session 1: Early Identification of Pre and Post Migration Risk Factors of Substance Use Disorders in Hispanic/Latino
Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 12:00pm MT/ 2:00pm ET
Session 1 Registration

Session 2: A Migration Informed Context for Delivering SBIRT with Hispanic/Latino Immigrant Youth
Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 12:00pm MT/ 2:00pm ET
Session 2 Registration

National Overdose Prevention Leadership Summit on December 5-6.

This is a virtual event that will discuss solutions to the overdose crisis by bridging the various sectors. Please see thier website for more info: https://overdoseleadershipsummit.org/

If you are interested in attending and need assistance paying for the conference, please email me, Jacinda Croissant at jcroissant@mono.ca.gov to coordinate coverage of the conference.

Here are some free on demand content that I highly recommend...

Documentary: Untreated and Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America

"Overdose deaths are at an all-time high. This documentary transports viewers beyond the 'doom and gloom' statistics into the living rooms of individuals and families touched by this disease – families who didn't know where to turn when their loved one was struggling with substance misuse," said Creighton Drury, CEO of Partnership to End Addiction. "Thankfully, this documentary makes it clear that families should never have to navigate addiction alone, in isolation. Partnership to End Addiction exists to fill this gap – to provide answers, direct support and hope for families impacted by this dreadful disease."

On demand access to the 2022 Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit session recordings (email Jacinda -jcroissant@mono.ca.gov for details). On demand access will expire in February 2023.

Fundamentals of Perinatal Harm Reduction Recorded Webinar
Recording of webinar
Passcode: uCqz0nL

Let me know if you have any questions or announcements you would like to share with the ESSUP group. Take care and Happy Holidays to you all!

Jacinda Croissant PHN, BSN, RN

Pronouns: She/Her

Mono County Health Department