Gabriela Zapata-Alma

Author: Zapata-Alma, G.A. (in press). Faith and Spirituality in Trauma Resilience, Recovery, and Healing: A Guide for Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advocates. National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health.

 Expert Panel: HHS ASPE’s federal technical expert convening on creating pathways to recovery for parents who use substances, 09/2021

 Presenter: “The Intersections of Substance Use Disorder, Intimate Partner Violence, and Child/Parent Attachment, in Criminal and Family Courts” NY State Family Treatment and Domestic Violence Courts, 06/2021

 Presenter: “Strong Roots: Supporting Staff Through Healing-Centered Workplaces” Women are Sacred Conference, National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, 06/2021

 Presenter: “Substance Use Coercion: Evidence, Strategies and Resources” Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network, 06/2021

 Plenary Panel: “Intersectionality and Public Health”  Inaugural Intersectionality and Public Health Symposium, University of Chicago, 05/2021

 Presenter: “Tools for Transformation: Becoming Accessible, Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Informed Organizations” Intersecting Roots to Wellness Conference, Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, 05/2021

 Presenter: “Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention for Survivors who use Substances” National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence, Futures Without Violence, 04/2021

 Panelist: “Starting the Conversation: Substance Use Disorders and Intimate Partner Violence” Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Network Coordinating Office, 03/2021

 Author: Zapata-Alma, G.A. (2021). 7 Common Practices in Substance Use Disorder Care That Can Hurt Survivors and What You Can Do Instead. National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health.

 Author: Zapata-Alma, G.A. (2021). Substance Use Coercion Palm Card. National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health.

 Co-Author: Warshaw, C. & Zapata-Alma, G.A. (2020). Mental Health Treatment in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence. In (R. Geffner, J.W. White, K. Hamberger, A. Rosenbaum, V. Vaughan-Eden, V. I. Vieth, Eds; J. Langhinrichsen-Rohling, G. Tinney, S.M. Wagers, L. K. Hamberger, A. Rosenbaum Section Eds.). Handbook of Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan: A Project of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan (NPEIV). New York: Springer International Publishing.

 Author: Zapata-Alma, G.A. (2020). Committed to Serving ALL Survivors: Guidance for Domestic Violence Programs on Supporting Survivors Who Use Substances. National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health.

 Co-Author: Cave, C. & Zapata-Alma, G.A. (2020). Tools for Transformation: Becoming Accessible, Culturally Responsive, and Trauma-Informed (ACRTI) Organizations – Implementation Support Guide for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs - Guide #1: The Social, Emotional, and Relational Climate and Organizational Trauma. National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health.

 Presenter: “Responding to Substance Use Coercion in Treatment and Recovery Services” Michigan Women’s Treatment and Recovery Services Network, 9/20

 Co-Presenter: “Mental Health Treatment in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence” 25^th International Summit on Interpersonal Violence, Abuse, and Trauma Across the Lifespan, 9/20

 Plenary Panel (Moderator): “Working in the Field of IPV: Applying 40 Years of Knowledge and Lessons Learned” 25^th International Summit on Interpersonal Violence, Abuse, and Trauma Across the Lifespan, 9/20

 Presenter: “Mental Health Teletherapy for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis” Development Connections, Inter-American Development Bank, 8/20

 Presenter: “Culturally Responsive Substance Use Disorder Treatment” SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program, 8/20

 Co-Presenter: “Working at the Intersections of Intimate Partner Violence and Mental Health” 3-part series with Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers, 7/20, 8/20, 9/20

 Co-Presenter: “Cultivating Healing-Centered Workplaces for BIPOC Clinicians” UChicago School of Social Service Administration, Professional Development Program, 7/20

 Presenter: “Domestic Violence and Substance Use” Quality Improvement Center on Domestic Violence in Child Welfare and Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services, 7/20

 Presenter: “Road to Recovery: Purposeful Post-Treatment and Aftercare Planning” Florida Dept. of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, 6/20

 Presenter: “Responding to Intimate Partner Violence in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment” Illinois Co-Occurring Center of Excellence, 5/20

 Co-Presenter: “Responding to Intimate Partner Violence in Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Services Amid the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond” Women’s Services Coordinators of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD), 5/20.

 Presenter: “Restoring and Promoting Resilience: Responsive Practices for Immigrant Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence” South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, 04/2020

 Presenter: “Shelter From the Storm Inside: Supporting Recovery, Safety, and Wellbeing in the COVID-19 Pandemic” Florida Dept. of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, 2/20; National Center on Domestic Violence Trauma & Mental Health, 5/20; Prevent Child Abuse America, 6/20; FEMA Youth Council, 9/20

 Presenter: “It’s Time To Stop Kicking People Out of Treatment: Alternatives to Administrative Discharge” Florida Dept. of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, 2/20

 Presenter: “Recommendations and Collaborative Strategies for Systems and Organizations Working at the Intersections of Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Substance Use” SAMHSA, Administration for Children and Families, National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health, 02/2020

 Plenary: “Improving Care for Survivors of Trauma and Intimate Partner Violence”  13th Annual Community-Service Learning Conference, University of Texas Health San Antonio, 02/2020

 Presenter: “Working at the Intersections of Domestic Violence, Trauma, Substance Use, and Mental Health: Exploring Opportunities for Collaboration” Presented exclusively for the Directors of Mental Health, Addiction, and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers, 01/2020

 Presenter: “Providing Effective Clinical Supervision (Advanced)” Florida Dept. of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, 11/2019

 Plenary: “Trauma-Informed Approaches in HIV, Hep-C, and Opioid/Methamphetamine Use Disorder Care” Triple Threat Conference, Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center, 11/2019

 Presenter: “Trauma-Informed and DV-Informed Approaches to Care” HRSA, 10/2019

 Presenter: “SAMHSA and ACF Information Memorandum on Working at the Intersection of Domestic Violence, Substance Use and Mental: Research, Recommendations, and Resources” SAMHSA, Administration for Children and Families, National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health, 10/2019

 Presenter: “Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care” National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health, 09/2019

 Plenary: “Understanding the Intersections of Substance Use, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault: Implications for Family Justice Centers” Alliance for Hope International Leadership Summit, 09/2019

 Presenter: “Mutual Aid Community Recovery Groups” Florida Dept. of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, 09/2019

 Presenter: “Overdose Prevention & Response in Anti-Domestic Violence Advocacy” National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health, 08/2019

 Keynote: “Recovery: A Multidimensional Framework” Mental Health Summit, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, 08/2019

 Presenter: “Building Strong Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness Services Using Evidence-based Practices” The Way Home Virtual Summit, SAMHSA Homeless and Housing Resource Network, 08/2019

 Presenter: “Assessing and Addressing Housing Instability and Invisible Homelessness” The Way Home Virtual Summit, SAMHSA Homeless and Housing Resource Network, 08/2019

 Presenter: “Trauma-Informed Advocacy for Survivors Who Use Substances” Violence Free Colorado, 08/2019

 Plenary: “Responding to Mental Health and Substance Use Needs Within Transitional Housing Programs” Voluntary Services Conference, Texas Council on Family Violence, 07/2019

 Presenter: “Supporting Survivors Who Use Methamphetamine” Board of Directors Conference, Native Women’s Society of the Great Plains, 07/2019

 Plenary: “Trauma-Informed Approaches in HIV, Hep-C, and Opioid Use Disorder Care” Triple Threat Conference, Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center & AIDS Foundation of Chicago, 06/2019

 Presenter: “Alternatives to Administrative Discharge: It’s Time to Stop Kicking People Out of Treatment” Florida Dept. of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, 05/2019

 Author: Zapata-Alma, G. (2019). Committed to Serving ALL Survivors: Guidance for Domestic Violence Programs on Supporting Survivors Who Use Substances. National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health.

 Contributing Author: Cave, C. (2019). Implementation Guide for Becoming Accessible, Culturally Responsive and Trauma-Informed Organizations. National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health.

 Presenter: “Substance Use in the Context of Trauma & Domestic Violence” New Jersey Family Division and Domestic Violence Judicial Education Conference, 04/2019  

 Plenary Panelist: “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on a Rights-based Approach to Global Health” Consortium of Universities for Global Health Annual Conference,03/2019

 Presenter: “Gender-Responsive Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders” The University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration, Professional Development Program, 03/2019

 Presenter: “Stimulant Use Disorders” Florida Dept. of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, 03/2019

Presenter: “Supporting Women in Recovery: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Substance Use Treatment ” National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health, 03/2019

 Presenter: “The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Substance Use” Alliance for Hope International, International Family Justice Center Conference, 03/2019

 Panelist: “Engaging Law Enforcement to Implement Community Harm Reduction Outreach Programs” Midwest Harm Reduction Institute’s Conference, 10/2018

 Presenter: “Trauma-Informed Care for LGBTQIA+ Individuals Living with a Substance Use Disorder” Florida Dept. of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, 10/2018

 Panelist: “Opioid Crisis: Misperceptions & Evidence-Based Solutions” North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, 09/2018

 Presenter: “Creating and Strengthening Points of Connection to Better Serve Youth with Behavioral Health Needs Who Are Experiencing Homelessness” as part of SAMHSA’s Addressing the Housing and Behavioral Health Needs of Youth Experiencing Homelessness Spotlight Series, 05/2018.

 Presenter: “Families in Crisis: Working with Families in Recovery”  Florida Dept. of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, 04/2018.

 Presenter: “Substance Use Counseling Skills: Evidence in Practice” Florida Dept. of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, 04/2018.

 Presenter: “Cultural Humility: An Integrated Framework for Vulnerable Populations” University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration Professional Development Program, 04/2017, 10/2017, 3/2018.

 Presenter: “Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care” Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago Illinois Reentry Conference, 06/17; Illinois Co-Occurring Center for Excellence, 02/18; The University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration Trauma Certification Program, 02/2018.

 Zapata-Alma, G. & Devitt, T. (2018) Striving for compassionate recovery-oriented substance use care. Behavioral Health News, 5(3).