The Prevention Training & Technical Assistance Service Center

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ABOUT US

Empowering Connecticut’s Prevention Workforce

At the Prevention Training & Technical Assistance Service Center (TTASC), our mission is to create a robust, well-informed, and educated prevention workforce in Connecticut.

By enhancing accessibility and quality of training and technical assistance, we aim to elevate prevention competencies across all critical segments of the workforce. Our consultants bring high-quality knowledge and expertise in prevention competencies, research and data analysis, professional development, and community building. Connect with us to discover how we can enhance and support your work!

Our Services

Transformative Services for Prevention Excellence

We provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to empower prevention professionals and strengthen community efforts in Connecticut including professional development and training for prevention professionals and coalition building and support services.

Professional Development & Training

We are dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of Connecticut’s prevention workforce. Our Professional Development programs offer a range of opportunities for individuals to grow and excel in the prevention field including:

 

  • Specialized Training Workshops
  • Online Learning Modules
  • Certification Preparation
  • Personalized Coaching

Coalition Building & Support Services

We understand that coalitions are essential to community prevention efforts. That’s why we provide comprehensive tools and materials to support prevention professionals in forming and sustaining effective community coalitions including:

 

  • Formation Tools and Resources
  • Strategic Planning Support
  • Ongoing Technical Assistance
  • Community Engagement Strategies

Our Tools

Discover Our Featured Tools for Prevention Professionals & Coalitions

Our comprehensive education and technical assistance tools are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in your role.

A Parent’s Guide To Opioid Use Prevention

Coalition Vitality Assessment Tool

Strategic Prevention Framework 101

A Parent’s Guide To Opioid Use Prevention

 

This guide was created with parent’s and caretakers in mind. Learn important information about opioids and the opioid epidemic, how to talk to your child at different stages and other tools that can help keep your child healthy and safe.

Coalition Vitality Assessment Tool

 

The Coalition Vitality Assessment Tool assesses productive and effectiveness of a coalition in various areas. Learn how it can maximize your coalition’s goals.

Strategic Prevention Framework 101

 

We are dedicated to supporting prevention professionals in obtaining their Prevention Specialist Certification. Our comprehensive education and technical assistance tools are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in your role. Whether you are beginning your journey toward certification or seeking to advance your current skills, TTASC is here to help.

Upcoming Training & Events

Empowerment Through Learning

Stay informed and empowered through our comprehensive training sessions and events, designed to equip professionals and communities with the latest strategies and knowledge in substance use prevention and mental health promotion.

Online Learning

On Demand Training

We offer a comprehensive range of courses and lessons designed to empower prevention professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, our e-learning catalog provides flexible, self-paced options that cover essential topics in prevention, strategic planning, and ethics.

Each course is crafted to deliver high-quality education, complete with interactive modules and knowledge checks, to ensure you gain practical, applicable insights that can be implemented in your work immediately.

Explore our offerings and take the next step in your professional development today!

Join Our Growing Network of Prevention Professionals

Join our LMS today to enhance your professional expertise and make a meaningful impact in your community.

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Inspiring Success

Stories of Professional Growth & Coalition Achievements

Discover the inspiring success stories of professionals and coalitions that have partnered with us to achieve remarkable outcomes in their communities.

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Prevention is engaging and incorporating people from all experiences and walks of life in creating an enriching environment for folks in the community, especially youth.”

Mary Ollennu

Windham Pride Coalition Prevention Coordinator

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“Prevention work is essential for building healthier communities. It’s not just about avoiding negative outcomes but also about promoting positive health, wellness, and community resilience. Engaging the community, especially the youth, in these efforts is crucial for lasting impact.”

 

Elke Sweeney

Director of Prevention Services, Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism (MCCA), Stand Together Make Difference (Danbury Local Prevention Council)

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The Bristol Eliminating Substance Use Together (BEST) coalition uses a combination of prevention strategies to encourage safe medication use, safe storage, and safe disposal of prescription drugs.

 

Bristol Eliminating Substance Use Together (BEST) Coalition

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“Prevention is investing in your community. Protecting your community from any kind of negative factors that can play out in your community.”

 

Melvin Wells III

New Haven Prevention Council Program Coordinator and Research Assistant

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