Description of the ToP® Facilitation Methods (TFM) training: A two-day training (8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.) for 20 participants in the ToP® (Technologies of Participation) methodology will be conducted December 14-15, 2017, at the Westin Hotel, in Richmond, Virginia. The training approach will be: to demonstrate the three ToP methods – the ToP Focused Conversation method […]
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Important Repost: Finalizing Logic Models and Data Entry Plans for PBPS
Good Afternoon, We are excited that the Block Grant PBPS data system launches this week with the first round of training. DBHDS has been collaborating with PBPS and OMNI to develop this system, and look forward to having communities utilize it for tracking you prevention efforts. Importantly, you MUST have your Logic Model completed and […]
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST)
Good morning, Please continue to send in your requests for SAPST trainings. There are certain areas that are in need of the training; however, we need at least 15 participants in order to hold a training. Our next training will be in Richmond March or April 2018, and seats are limited. If you need a […]
Read MoreData collection – Excel Spreadsheets – Recording staff time
If you have decided to use the excel sheets to keep track of staff hours time for the CARS reporting, It will make your life much easier if you use Quarter increments (.25, .50, .75) instead of the 15 minute increments (.15, .30, .45) so the hours will add up correctly for you. The new […]
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FAQ: Purchasing the new licenses for the new data system
Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions regarding the purchase of the licenses for the new data system: Will we have to download any software onto our computers or laptops in order to use the new data system? The new software is web-based. You will not have to download anything in order […]
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ABC is now accepting grant applications…
Greetings, The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Education and Prevention Section (EPS) is now accepting grant applications for the upcoming fiscal year! These grants are made available to assist community partners in developing and enhancing initiatives related to alcohol education and prevention. Applicants must address one or more of the following focus […]
Read MoreNew ETO Report: Program Activity Report – Staff Hours Only
This report was requested by a prevention director that may help them answer some questions on the budget portion of the Strategic Plan. It may be helpful to others as well, so I am making it available to everyone. Screenshots below Staff name and total hours entered for each program with percentages. Program/Practice/Strategy Name with details […]
Read MoreOMNI has launched a Statewide Young Adult Survey targeting 18-25 year olds throughout the State of Virginia
Greetings, As you may or may not be aware, OMNI has launched a Statewide Young Adult Survey targeting 18-25 year olds throughout the State of Virginia. The purpose of this survey is to collect substance use data that can be used to support Statewide needs assessment efforts and as a point of comparison for […]
Read MoreMental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Suicide Prevention Reporting and Contracting
There has been a lot of questions about how to report MHFA trainings/hours and Suicide prevention trainings/hours within the last couple months so hopefully this post will clarify how to report this information into ETO. Only prevention staff hours and trainings should be entered into ETO. If any MHFA or ASIST trainings are conducted by […]
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PFS Grantee Dashboard Update to include PFS staff hours only
Starting on Monday January 23rd, the dashboard for the CSBs/BHAs ( Blue Ridge, Roanoke, Danville, New River Valley, Northwestern, Piedmont, Chesterfield, Dickenson, Norfolk, and Richmond) with the PFS Grant will be updated to include a new staff hours touchpoint specifically for PFS related hours only. The touchpoint will be located right under the Block Grant staff […]
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