Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center

Are you looking for resources to share with parents about talking with their kids about alcohol, to***co, and other drugs? Check out these resources from SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You” campaign: https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources

Mid-career in prevention? You're not alone.

Whether you're looking to grow your skills, navigate career transitions, or rediscover what inspires you, this month's PTTC Post offers valuable insights for prevention professionals at every stage of their journey.

Take a few minutes to read Mid-Career in Prevention and explore ideas, perspectives, and strategies to support your continued growth in the field.

Read the article here: https://pttcnetwork.org/pttc-post-july-2026/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Continue%20reading%20Mid-Career%20in%20Prevention&utm_campaign=PTTC%20Post%20September%202025

We want to hear from YOU! Help shape the upcoming Great Lakes PTTC training and technical assistance offerings for our next fiscal year by completing our Great Lakes PTTC Workforce Training Needs survey today!

Access the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/R5survey2026

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Did you know that laws that set limits on the number and distance between places that sell alcohol has been proven to reduce excessive alcohol use?
Learn more from the CDC here: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/prevention/index.html

Looking to cultivate connections with youth? Join us for The Science of Relationships Youth Prevention Institute on September 9 and 10 in Skokie, Illinois for an inspiring and impactful gathering of professionals dedicated to building protective factors in their communities through connection and health-promoting relationships with youth.

This FREE event is hosted by the Chicago HIDTA in partnership with ADAPT, the Overdose Response Strategy, Oakton College Police and Emergency Management, Illinois Prevention Network, Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center, Center for Behavioral Health Integration, and Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative.

There is limited space. So register soon!

Learn more and register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pczagt4/lp/29474187-accd-47d4-bead-68e768541b8b