Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center

09/08/2026

Stories That Stick: Turn Prevention Work Into Powerful Podcasts!

Your prevention work already has a story. Now, learn how to tell it in a way that connects with people and keeps them listening. Join the Great Lakes PTTC for “Narrative-driven Prevention Podcasts: Stories That Stick,” a 90-minute virtual training designed for substance misuse prevention professionals.

October 1, 2026 l 10:00–11:30 a.m. CT

Whether you're new to podcasting or looking to strengthen your communication strategy, this is a great opportunity to turn prevention ideas into stories that resonate.

To learn more and register: https://pttcnetwork.org/event/narrative-driven-prevention-podcasts-stories-that-stick/

09/04/2026

Have you noticed that prevention work largely fades into the background for adults?

Check out this interesting article by Gisela Rots and Maria Valenti with EDC. They share interesting thoughts on how we can extend substance misuse prevention into adulthood.
https://edc.org/insights/prevention-works-for-children-adults-need-it-too

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09/03/2026

We’re proud to see our Fellow, Cindy Raney, featured in the latest PTTC Post!

What happens when evidence-based prevention meets the realities of our communities? The 2025 SAMHSA Prevention Fellows explored that question through an important research project focused on fidelity, adaptation, and what it takes to make prevention programs work in real-world settings.

We couldn’t be more excited to see Cindy’s journey and insights highlighted alongside the experiences of her fellow Prevention Fellows. Their work is a powerful reminder that evidence provides the foundation—but communities, relationships, and lived experience help bring prevention to life.

Read the full article, “When Evidence Meets Community,” and learn more about Cindy and the 2025 Prevention Fellows:

Read the full PTTC Post:
https://pttcnetwork.org/pttc-post-september-2026/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%22When%20Evidence%20Meets%20Community...%22&utm_campaign=PTTC%20Post%20September%202025

09/02/2026

Here is some easily digestible information from the National Institutes of Health on 7 Things to Know about the teen brain that you might share with parents: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-teen-brain-7-things-to-know

Learn about how the teen brain grows, matures, and adapts to the world.

09/01/2026

Learning Collaborative for Prevention Certification (Oct. 2026 - May 2027)

Are you pursuing becoming a certified prevention specialist working in the Great Lakes region (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI)? Would you like to join a learning collaborative to help support you as you complete the certification process? If so, you are invited to apply to participate in an 8-session learning collaborative.

Learning collaborative participants will attend monthly virtual meetings from 10:00–11:30 AM CT (11:00–12:30 PM ET) on Oct. 28, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 31, Apr. 28, May 26. They will also complete homework before each session that will take 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

Registration Deadline: September 18, 2026

To learn more and register: https://pttcnetwork.org/event/learning-collaborative-for-prevention-certification-2026-27/

08/31/2026

Are you new to the substance misuse prevention field or looking to brush up on your prevention science basics? Join us for one, some, or all of our upcoming Foundations in Substance Misuse Prevention webinars.

Learn more and access registration here: https://pttcnetwork.org/foundations-in-substance-misuse-prevention-series-october-2026-march-2027/

New to the substance misuse prevention field or looking to refresh your foundational knowledge? Join the Great Lakes PTTC for a webinar series designed to

08/28/2026

We had a great time in Columbus yesterday for our Prevention in Practice: Strategy, Data, and Impact event! A huge thank you to those who attended and also to Nicole, Christi, Rebecca and Cindy who organized and facilitated the event.

08/27/2026

Are you working with an older population or looking to expand your reach?

Join Erin and Maria in this 90-minute webinar will help prevention professionals understand substance misuse patterns, risk factors, and prevention approaches in older populations.

Sep. 15, 2026, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm CT

To learn more and register: https://pttcnetwork.org/event/substance-misuse-prevention-needs-in-older-adults/

08/26/2026

Did you know that girls reported higher rates of substance use than boys beginning around age 13 and nicotine-cannabis use was the most common polysubstance use pattern, defined as more than one substance?

Check out this interesting article on findings from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study: https://today.ucsd.edu/story/adolescent-substance-use-continues-to-rise-through-mid-teens-national-study-finds

08/25/2026

Do the parents you work with want more information about navigating puberty with their tweens/teens?

Check out this information from the National Institutes of Health: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2026/08/navigating-puberty

Puberty is an exciting and often challenging time for teens and their parents. There are many ways parents can support their child during this period.