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Celebrating 5 Years of Insight and Impact: The SASSI Institute Blogaversary

As we mark a significant milestone – the 5th anniversary of the SASSI Network Blog – we want to take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve shared with our readers and celebrate the knowledge, stories, and progress made in the field of substance abuse.

Since the launch of the SASSI Network Blog, our mission has been clear: to provide valuable resources that help professionals in the field of substance use treatment, prevention, and recovery. Whether through evidence-based research, real-world case studies, or expert advice, we’ve aimed to create content that educates, informs, and inspires.

Highlighting Our Most Popular Blog Topics

As part of our anniversary celebration, we’re looking back at some of our most popular blog topics over the years. These posts sparked conversations, provided critical insights, and offered practical solutions to some of the most pressing challenges faced by professionals working with individuals impacted by substance use.

Some of these blog topics included:

  • Understanding the Adult SASSI-4: A deep dive into how the SASSI-4 tool works and how clinicians can interpret results to make informed decisions for their clients.
  • The Role of Family Dynamics in Substance Use Recovery: Exploring the often-overlooked role that family relationships play in both the development and recovery from substance use disorders.
  • Emerging Trends in Substance Use: Examinations of the latest substances and patterns of misuse affecting communities and how professionals can stay ahead of new challenges.

The Impact of Our Readers

What makes our blog truly special is our community of readers. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of connecting with professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals affected by substance use disorders. We’ve heard your stories, answered your questions, and learned from your experiences.

Your feedback and engagement have been instrumental in shaping the direction of our content. We’ve been honored to share your successes and challenges as we all work toward creating healthier communities. Your dedication to learning and growth in this field continues to inspire us every day.

Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter

As we look ahead to the next five years and beyond, we hope that the SASSI Network Blog will continue to be a source of knowledge and support. We’re committed to providing content that helps professionals navigate the ever-changing landscape of substance use treatment.

We look forward to continuing our journey with you and exploring new topics, offering fresh perspectives, and delving deeper into the issues that matter most to you.

On this special anniversary, we want to thank you, our readers, for your continued support and for being part of the SASSI Network blog community. Your dedication to improving the lives of those affected by substance use disorders is the heart of everything we do.

Here’s to the next chapter in our shared journey. Thank you for being with us!

Stay tuned for more insightful posts, resources, and updates as we continue to support professionals in the field of substance use assessment and treatment.

Opportunity for Experienced SASSI Users

If you enjoy sharing knowledge and have an enthusiasm for the SASSI, we invite you to consider becoming a certified SASSI trainer. We are looking for individuals to offer live in-person trainings to the public (open trainers) in their state/province of residence and possibly surrounding states/provinces, as well as individuals to provide training for their organization’s staff and their satellite offices (closed trainers).

Open trainers charge a fee to participants and advertise their training to the public (placement on SASSI website is provided). Closed trainers do not advertise to the public and do not collect a registration fee for providing the training. Both types of trainers can issue certificates of attendance with continuing education credits and all materials needed to provide training are sent at no cost.

Qualifications for trainers are as follows:

  • At least five years of experience in addictions or mental health counseling
  • Experience in assessment, group work, teaching, or workshop presentation
  • Experience using the SASSI, having screened at least 20 clients with it
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Education: College degree or advanced degree or certification as a substance abuse professional
  • Experience in psychometrics helpful, but not required

Procedures for obtaining open trainer certification can be found here and closed trainer certification here. Please reply to scarlett@sassi.com with any questions or to apply.

We Want to Hear From YOU!

Here at The SASSI Institute we pride ourselves on the work we do to provide validated instruments that help you, as well as your clients.  To do an even better job, we are asking for your feedback.  We want to know how our instruments support your work.  But we also want to hear how we can improve our tools.  Our new Feedback Form gives you an outlet to share your ideas and critiques. 

Click here to complete the feedback form.

If you have a heartwarming experience you would like to share about how our instrument has helped you or a client, we would love to hear that too.  Please feel free to share your story* with us at blog@sassi.com.

*Please exclude identifying client information from the submission

Staff Spotlight: Ms. Stevie Roach

Stevie joined SASSI as a Customer Service Representative in April 2019.  She previously worked as a dispatcher with our local law enforcement and with a shelter helping women and children in need.  She is a mother of 3 young children, two boys and one girl.

When Stevie is not at work, she loves binge watching TV episodes with her mom, whom she considers her best friend. She also keeps very busy with her children’s extra curriculum activities like pageants, sports, dance and whatever else is on the family calendar. 

Stevie’s team members describe her as energetic and a ton of fun to work with.