Letter From the New Executive Director

Dear Prevention Providers,

It is my honor and privilege to join Prevention Network as the Executive Director on April 21st, 2025. I feel both gracious and humbled to continue working in this field of prevention. Since my time in public health at both the local and statewide level, I have engaged in a number of events and activities that have strengthened my viewpoint of how prevention works best upstream and in the communities we live, play and work in. I have developed partnerships with many of you as we embrace the new challenges we have faced and adversities we have overcome. Through it all, prevention has remained the backbone and foundation of what drives many of us to accomplish what we have.

In the proceeding pages, our staff at Prevention Network have worked tirelessly to plan, develop, and organize events and resource information that highlights the impact prevention brings to the communities we serve. I hope that you find these events to benefit your professional and personal well being. I also hope these resources will be valuable to you as you engage with the families, youth, and children that you serve throughout the state. The prevention work that you all do may not be seen, but it is genuinely impactful and energizes our Michigan residents to lead healthier lives.

To your continued health and well-being,

Rashmi Travis, MPH, CHES, CPS
Executive Director,
Prevention Network

2025 Michigan Higher Education Network Conference

June 12, 2025

8:00 am to 3:00pm

Kalamazoo College – Kalamazoo, MI

Registration Fee: $50/$30 for students

The theme for this year’s MIHEN Conference is Wellness and Health Promotion. Looking at recovery in higher education through a health and wellness lens allows professionals to better support students and meet the needs of those who are underrepresented. The conference will help professionals to better understand different aspects of health and wellness as it relates to mental health, substance misuse, peer-to-peer services, harm reduction, and much more. It will help to provide ways to understand what wellness and health promotion are, and how we can incorporate it into our college campuses. Contact Alex Wray at alexw@preventionnetwork.org with questions.

REGISTER NOW AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION! CLICK HERE!

Webinar/Virtual Training: Mission Money: Smart Strategies to Fund Substance Misuse Prevention

June 25 @ 11 AM to 12:30 PM EST through Great Lakes PTTC

At a time when grant funding opportunities are shifting, it is more important than ever for substance misuse prevention organizations and coalitions to diversify their fundraising strategies. In this webinar, we will explore the primary sources of nonprofit funding beyond federal grants, including individual donors, private foundations, corporate sponsorships, and special events. Participants will gain the skills needed to design a simple yet effective fundraising plan.

Register here!

 

CADCA’s 24th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute
July 20, 2025 – July 24, 2025
Join us for CADCA’s 24th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute, where professionals from across the substance use prevention field come together for four days of hands-on workshops, insights from experts, and networking opportunities! This event brings together industry leaders, master trainers, coalition members, and CADCA staff to share the latest cutting-edge strategies, best practices, and innovative solutions to common challenges.

View individual and group rates and to register

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If you haven’t already check out the following featured resources! To see a list of all new resources added to the resource library, see this link.

This section highlights upcoming events such as webinars, conferences, and workshops, providing you with valuable opportunities to engage with experts, learn new strategies, and network with peers, ultimately fostering collaboration and advancing knowledge in the prevention field. Check out events coming up in the below:

 

  • Michigan Higher Education Network (MIHEN) – In-Person – June 12th, 2025 @ 8 AM-3 PM EST: The theme for this year’s MIHEN Conference is Wellness and Health Promotion. Looking at recovery in higher education through a health and wellness lens allows professionals to better support students and meet the needs of those who are underrepresented. The conference will help professionals to better understand different aspects of health and wellness as it relates to mental health, substance misuse, peer-to-peer services, harm reduction, and much more. Click here to register!
  • 2nd Annual Michigan Substance Use Disorder Prevention Coalitions Conference – June 24, 2025 @ 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM EST: This year’s conference centers around the theme CHAMPS—Collaboration, Health, Advocacy, Mobilization, Perception, and Sustainability. These six pillars are essential to building and maintaining effective coalitions. By exploring each element, the conference will equip professionals with deeper insight into what makes coalitions successful and how to better serve their communities. Click here to register!
  • Virtual SAPST: SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (must work in Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) July 14, 17, 21, 1n3 24 @ 10 AM to 4 PM EST Learn More!

See the full calendar of events here.

There’s a lot happening across our statewide programs – get involved today!

Visit our website to stay connected and learn more about all the ways you can get involved with Prevention Network.

The Prevention Network newsletter delivers timely and comprehensive state and national updates, covering the latest news, research findings, and best practices in the prevention field, ensuring you stay well-informed and equipped to address emerging challenges and opportunities in your prevention efforts. Check out some national and state updates below:

 

STATE:

Press Release: Michigan Employers invited to join Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) have launched a statewide initiative to create healthier, more efficient workplaces through the Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace (MI RFW) program. Through MI RFW, employers are encouraged to create supportive environments for employees in recovery from substance use disorder while enhancing overall workplace wellness. The MI RFW initiative is a statewide program funded by MDHHS through a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration State Opioid Response grant.

Organizations of all sizes and sectors are encouraged to take part. Visit RecoveryFriendlyMI.org to learn more or contact program staff at recoveryfriendlymi@mphi.org.

 

NATIONAL:

5.15.25: DEA Releases 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration today announced the release of the 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), DEA’s comprehensive review of the threats posed to the United States by deadly illicit drugs and the violent domestic and international drug trafficking organizations responsible for producing and trafficking the drugs poisoning our communities.

For more than a decade, DEA’s NDTA has been an integral resource for informing drug policies and laws. It remains a trusted resource for law enforcement agencies, policy makers, community leaders, and prevention and treatment specialists, while also serving as a critical tool to inform and educate the public.

 

Click here for the full report.

Thank you for reviewing Prevention Network’s newsletter! If you have any feedback regarding this newsletter or ideas for our next newsletter, please email us at info@preventionnetwork.org. Lastly, a special thanks to Prevention Network’s Board of Trustees for supporting our mission, vision, and goals.

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