2023 NPN Conference Program - Flipbook - Page 21
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Workshop Session IV
4H - Using a Web-based Tool to Integrate Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
Across the Republic of Palau, Keri-Lyn Coleman and Jayvee Grapa
Alcohol, prescription medication and illicit drug abuse are significant public health problems facing our community. As part of
our comprehensive approach to preventing substance abuse, the Ministry of Health and Human Services has integrated
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) across the health system and in schools. SBIRT is an evidencebased comprehensive, integrated, public health approach and prevention strategy. Using simple, quick, validated screening tools,
SBIRT classifies clients by level of risk and provides information to determine appropriate feedback and possible interventions.
During this session, we will share the positive outcomes of our SBIRT program as well as discuss the challenges and lessons
learned in implementing SBIRT using a web-based tool in communities across the Republic.
4I - Empoderando Familias (EF Empowering Families), Trevor Higgins, Mario Cardenas, and Jose Luis
Garcia
Empoderando Familias (EF- Empowering Families)- when translating materials is not enough. Equitable access to substance
use prevention education for Spanish speaking Families with youth ages 8-18 plays a vital role in prevention work, but it is not
easy. Are you a coalition looking for another way of engaging with Latinx Populations? Are you a prevention program having
minimal success with Latinx populations and need some guidance? In this session, the EF team will discuss the innovative
techniques and methods EF used to mobilize support from Latinx communities in Oregon’s largest Spanish-Language
Substance Use Prevention Education efforts for underserved families. Join us as we discuss solutions to real world challenges
from the perspective of event organizers, community members and coalition leaders. Learn how two of Oregon’s largest
counties involved community members and gave them the necessary tools to be community champions. Specific examples will
be shared on how to utilize the steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework to mobilize support and build capacity.
4:15 PM | Enjoy Birmingham!
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