Upcoming Trainings
The Importance of Culturally Competent Care for the Latinx Community
August 27, 2025 - 9:00AM to 11:30AM
2.5 CEUs offered
Presented by Guadalupe Velasquez
In this workshop, we will explore the daily challenges that the Latinx community encounters, including the continuous threat that opioid addiction poses to the well-being of the community and its members. We will discuss how the Latinx community is regarded and treated, as well as how these stereotypes create barriers in accessing healthcare services.
Finally, we will examine the role that these specific barriers play in the ongoing opioid crisis. Workshop participants will learn methods of effective communication based on a culturally competent perspective, and how to create a workplace of belonging for personnel, colleagues, and clients.
Preventing Substance Misuse in Pregnant Teens: Tools for Providers and Communities – Part 1 & Part 2
Two sessions will be offered:
Session 1 -
Part 1 - August 21, 2025 - 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Part 2 - August 28, 2025 - 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Presented by: Matthew Butler
Session 2 -
Part 1- September 16, 2025 - 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Part 2- September 30, 2025 - 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Presented by: Ronna Johnson
This two-part training equips providers, educators, and community leaders with tools to prevent substance misuse among pregnant teens through early intervention and coordinated care.
Participants will explore key risk factors, barriers to support, and the unique needs of pregnant adolescents. The sessions emphasize youth-centered, culturally responsive strategies and the importance of building strong community partnerships to ensure wraparound care.
Whether you're working in healthcare, behavioral health, or community outreach, this training offers actionable insights to strengthen prevention efforts and promote healthier outcomes for both teen parents and their babies.
practice in action: supporting trauma-exposed youth facing substance use and suicide risk
September 10, 2025 - 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Presented by Anthony President
Co-Presented by Tammy Washington de Sencion
Held in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day and National Suicide Prevention Month.
This session is designed for professionals in behavioral health, education, and human services who support trauma-exposed youth. Drawing from evidence-based research, it will explore how adverse experiences can elevate risks and provide actionable strategies for prevention, early intervention, and resilience-building.
Participants will learn to identify warning signs, apply trauma-informed approaches, and engage in multidisciplinary collaboration to better support young people navigating substance use and suicidality.
Supervising self-management in the field of behavioral health
September 18, 2025 - 10:00AM to 12:00PM
2 CEUs offered
Presented by Laura Hinds
This session explores effective strategies for supervising and supporting self-management within the behavioral health field. Participants will examine the role of supervision in fostering emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and behavior management for both clients and staff.
Special attention will be given to helping individuals develop practical self-management skills when navigating chronic health conditions, mental health challenges, and the complex demands of behavioral health work.
Through interactive discussion and applied examples, attendees will gain tools to coach, model, and reinforce self-management techniques in clinical and organizational settings—ultimately promoting resilience, accountability, and well-being across the workforce and client base.
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