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Thank you for your interest in the Cross-Training Initiative!

As of March 1,1003 the FY 2001-2003 contract cycle ended. Due to a pause in the contract's funding, the program's activities are temporarily on hold. If you have any questions or needs related to the program contact CSAT Project Officer Marvena Simmonds at 301-443-2770 or via email at msimmond@samhsa.gov.

Current issues of Cross-Training Connections:


Cross-Training: A Useful Bridge for Collaboration in Support of Prisoner Re-entry	Addressing the Problems of People with Co-occurring Disorders

This internet information resource provides information, training resources and tools, networking opportunities, and updates on activities related to Substance Abuse and Infectious Disease: Cross-Training for Collaborative Systems of Prevention, Treatment, and Care.

The primary focus of Cross-Training Connections is to provide:

Information that supports a comprehensive and collaborative approach to issues related to substance abuse and infectious disease.
Resources and tools for planners and trainers for providing cross-training opportunities and for building capacity.
An avenue for networking with colleagues and experts in the field about their knowledge and experience.
Updates on Cross-Training activities in various States.

For more information, take a look at our prior issues:

Issue #1 Introduction to Substance Abuse and Infectious Disease: Cross-Training for Collaborative Systems of Prevention, Treatment, and Care.	Issue #2 Why Cross-Training is needed, a review of the Cross-Training process, and tips on making Cross-Training work.
Issue #3 Cross Training Tool Kit for Improving Access to Services.	Issue #4 Cross Training recognizes and helps to overcome stigma.
Issue #5 Rural Health Issues.	Issue #6 Injection Drug Use, Hepatitis C, & Cross-Training.

More information about the "Substance Abuse and Infectious Disease: Cross-Training For Collaborative Systems of Prevention, Treatment, and Care" Initiative is available at: http://www.treatment.org/Topics/infectious.html.