Email UpdatesTraining and Events Calendar
The Academy Training and Events calendar is an easy-to-use resource for healthcare professionals across all settings of care and specialties looking for educational opportunities to further their knowledge of integrating behavioral health with primary care. Some training opportunities are available as in-person meetings while others are conducted via live webinar. Opportunities are updated weekly, and the “filter” function can be used to search fields such as event type, location (virtual or in-person), CE/CME availability, and topic. Opportunities are identified from federal agencies and non-federal organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, and member associations conducting work in behavioral health integration.
February
The Certificate in Advanced Mental Health Care in Primary Care course was developed for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who...
<p>The Certificate in Advanced Mental Health Care in Primary Care course was developed for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who work in primary care and want to increase their confidence, knowledge, skill, and capacity to treat mental health conditions. Created by an interdisciplinary group of experts, faculty members are practicing clinicians and educators in primary care with extensive experience at the complex intersections of psychiatry, psychology, social health, and primary health care.</p><p>The course addresses the real-life, complex patient presentations we see in primary care every day. Thematically integrated throughout is content that acknowledges and responds to the daily challenges of providing care to populations facing structural barriers to care, with emphasis on the critical role of chronic stress exposure, trauma, and adversity in the development of mental health conditions.</p><p>The course includes the role of psychopharmacology in primary care, with content dedicated to providing clinicians with fundamental knowledge about all major psychotropic medication classes and detailed information on how to use individual medications based on different patient factors, co-occurring conditions, and presenting symptoms. Participants will learn how to select the right medication, how to dose it, and how to safely monitor its effects. They will also receive comprehensive guides to diagnostic assessment of different conditions, patient-centered communication and engagement, and counseling skills that medical clinicians can utilize in their daily practice. </p>
February 27 @ all-day
Training & Courses
Mental Health, Models & Implementation
Academic Institution, Professional Association
On Demand
Yes
February
The creators of The Waco Guide are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Behavioral Health Update, Feb. 27–28 in Waco, TX! This year’s focus—ADHD...
<p>The creators of The Waco Guide are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Behavioral Health Update, Feb. 27–28 in Waco, TX! This year’s focus—ADHD and Substance Use Throughout the Lifespan—brings together nationally recognized experts and evidence-based education tailored for primary care. Learn from leaders like Tim Wilens, MD, Scott Hadland, MD, and Devan Stahl, PhD. This conference will provide opportunities to claim CME credit and take-home actionable strategies to enhance care for patients of all ages.</p>
Waco Family Medicine - Central
1600 Providence Drive
Waco, TX 76707
United States
February 27 @ all-day
Conference
Mental Health, Models & Implementation, Substance Use
Non-Profit
In-Person
Yes
February
The creators of The Waco Guide are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Behavioral Health Update, Feb. 27–28 in Waco, TX! This year’s focus—ADHD...
<p>The creators of The Waco Guide are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Behavioral Health Update, Feb. 27–28 in Waco, TX! This year’s focus—ADHD and Substance Use Throughout the Lifespan—brings together nationally recognized experts and evidence-based education tailored for primary care. Learn from leaders like Tim Wilens, MD, Scott Hadland, MD, and Devan Stahl, PhD. This conference will provide opportunities to claim CME credit and take-home actionable strategies to enhance care for patients of all ages.</p>
February 28 @ all-day
March
Substance use among Veterans and Service Members continues to be a critical behavioral health challenge that intersects with trauma, pain management,...
<p>Substance use among Veterans and Service Members continues to be a critical behavioral health challenge that intersects with trauma, pain management, and the transition to civilian life. Veterans are at significantly higher risk of developing a substance use disorder (SUD) as compared to non-veterans. Veterans with SUD are also more likely to suffer from a mental illness or experience homelessness (Lloyd, Prakash, and Terplan, 2024). Federal, state and local agencies are continually working to reduce the prevalence of SUD among Service Members, Veterans and their families (SMVF)</p><p>This webinar will explore evidence-informed strategies, emerging trends, and innovative models that support recovery and resilience among SMVF. Presenters will discuss the importance of coordinated care across systems including the Department of Veterans Affairs, state health authorities, and community-based organizations. The presenters will highlight programs that are improving access to effective substance use treatment and long-term recovery support.</p><p>Join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for this conversation as we bring together leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the SAFE Project, and the Oregon Health Authority to share practical tools, lessons learned, and resources for those working to address substance use and promote wellness across the military and Veteran continuum of care.</p>
March 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST
Webinars
Health Disparities, Substance Use
Government Agency
Virtual
No
March
The need for better Suicide Care is ever present as is the need for clear pathways for billing those services. Organizations like the Suicide Care...
<p>The need for better Suicide Care is ever present as is the need for clear pathways for billing those services. Organizations like the Suicide Care Research Center (SCRC) and Zero Suicide have created tip sheets and guidance on how to finance Suicide Care. However, the landscape is changing - the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) recently created new billing codes (for safety planning and post-discharge) which have yet to be tried at a lot of sites. In the primary care setting, CMS has also developed Collaborative Care billing, but it isn't clear to many providers which codes to use when serving a patient experiencing suicidal thoughts or behavior.</p><p>As new interventions for suicide care are developed, it is critical to know how they will be integrated into the workflow and, particularly, how to bill them effectively. The SCRC has been co-designing a number of new interventions with clinicians and people and families with lived experience of suicidal thoughts or behavior. For them to be used, this has to be done with pragmatic issues like financing in mind.</p><p>Join the AIMS Center and Drs. Ratzliff and Comtois as they present existing financing options. They will then apply these options by walking through two case scenarios based on new SCRC technology-based interventions and review strategies for billing for these services in outpatient medical settings. This will be followed by a facilitated discussion.</p>
March 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST
Webinars
Policy & Financing
Academic Institution
Virtual
No
March
On March 4 from 3:00–4:30 pm ET, the AHRQ Integration Academy is hosting a high-impact webinar on emerging trends in Integrated Behavioral Health...
<p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(64, 64, 64);display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">On March 4 from 3:00–4:30 pm ET, the AHRQ Integration Academy is hosting a high-impact webinar on emerging trends in Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH). Join national experts </span><strong style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(64, 64, 64);font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Jeff Reiter, PhD, ABPP</strong><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(64, 64, 64);display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> (Whole Team Consulting Services), </span><strong style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(64, 64, 64);font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Sara Barker, MPH</strong><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(64, 64, 64);display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> (AIMS Center, University of Washington), and </span><strong style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(64, 64, 64);font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Neftali Serrano, PsyD</strong><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(64, 64, 64);display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> (Collaborative Family Healthcare Association), for a discussion of how integrated care is evolving in response to real-world practice pressures and system-level change. Sara Barker will share on-the-ground innovations in Collaborative Care, including model adaptations, workforce solutions, and the critical elements needed for successful and sustainable implementation. Dr. Reiter tackles one of integrated care’s toughest problems: over-reliance on referrals for complex patients, and how primary care teams can build capacity and treat with greater confidence and skill. Dr. Serrano will spotlight what’s next for PCBH and CoCM—where today’s practice breaks from the evidence and how AI, workforce dynamics, and primary care team redesign will reshape the field over the next five years. This is a must-attend event for clinicians, leaders, and policymakers working at the forefront of integrated care.</span></p>
March 4 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST
Webinars
Models & Implementation, Patient, Technology & Innovation, Workforce
Government Agency
Virtual
No
March
This webinar, hosted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, explores how tobacco and nicotine use disorder is often positioned outside the...
<p>This webinar, hosted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, explores how tobacco and nicotine use disorder is often positioned outside the core language, workflows, and expectations of substance use disorder (SUD) services, even as recovery-oriented care has matured across other substances. While addiction is increasingly understood as a chronic, treatable condition with nonlinear trajectories, tobacco and nicotine cessation is frequently framed as a secondary issue or deferred concern rather than a core clinical priority. The result is misalignment across screening practices, clinical accountability, and recovery narratives, with tobacco use remaining normalized within systems intended to support long-term wellbeing.</p>
March 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Webinars
Substance Use
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
March
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center is hosting a webinar on March 5 for the Innovation in Behavioral Health...
<p>The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center is hosting a webinar on March 5 for the Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model’s Cohort II Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will provide an in-depth review of the model’s Cohort II NOFO.</p><p>The IBH Model for Cohort II is a seven-year, voluntary service delivery and payment model beginning in January 2027, focusing on advancing and promoting integrated care in behavioral health settings. The IBH Model will test the impact of a value-based payment model aligned across Medicaid and Medicare that supports an integrated care delivery framework in specialty behavioral health organizations and settings for adult Medicaid, Medicare, and dual-eligible beneficiaries with moderate to severe mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders.</p><p>The IBH NOFO webinar will provide important information on the model payment methodology, federal award details, and the application process. Attendees will also hear from Cohort I state awardees (Michigan, New York, and South Carolina) about their insights and experiences in the model and engage in a live question-and-answer segment with the model team. This webinar will provide an important opportunity to expand and deepen your understanding of the model and how it may be leveraged in your state to transform behavioral health for Medicaid beneficiaries, as well as for Medicare and dual-eligible beneficiaries for states that participate in the Medicare arm of the model.</p>
March 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Webinars
Policy & Financing
Government Agency
Virtual
No
March
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a patient-centered approach that supports patients struggling with health behavior change through a proven...
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(64, 64, 64);font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:1.3em;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a patient-centered approach that supports patients struggling with health behavior change through a proven conversation. The spirit of MI is collaborative, non-judgmental, and honors the autonomy of the patient.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(64, 64, 64);font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:1.3em;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">MI can be a powerful and effective tool in helping individuals discover their reasons for making a change. Although there are simple techniques that can be learned quickly, it takes time and practice to master motivational interviewing so that it can be used most effectively.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(64, 64, 64);font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:1.3em;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">The Center for Integrated Primary Care's Certificate of Intensive Training in Motivational Interviewing is a semester-long course founded on the principles described by Miller & Rollnick. The evidence tells us that clinicians only begin to successfully use MI when they have had opportunities to engage in the deliberate practice of Motivational Interviewing.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(64, 64, 64);font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:1.3em;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">The course will engage students beyond the academic understanding of active skills practice through live, online Learning Labs, during which they will have the opportunity to practice with other students from around the country who are taking the course. Students will also have two one-on-one practice sessions with an experienced MI coach, during which they will demonstrate their skills and receive objective feedback on their strengths and areas for growth. These coachings are professionally coded using the universally accepted MICA tool. </p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(64, 64, 64);font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:1.3em;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">This course is designed for individuals in healthcare fields who wish to become active practitioners of MI. There are no prerequisites.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(64, 64, 64);font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:1.3em;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">The course includes video, readings, active practice and analysis, and reflection on your growing skills--this is the way to become a capable MI practitioner.</p><ul style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(64, 64, 64);font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;list-style-type:none;margin:1em 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 1.5rem;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.425em 0px;padding-left:1.35em;position:relative;">10 pre-recorded, online Lessons.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.425em 0px;padding-left:1.35em;position:relative;">Five live online, interactive group Learning Labs.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.425em 0px;padding-left:1.35em;position:relative;">Two 1-1 practice sessions with an experienced MI coach, where participants will demonstrate their skills and receive objective feedback on their strengths and areas for growth using the MICA coding system.</li></ul><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(64, 64, 64);font-family:fira-sans, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:1.3em;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Registration closes March 6, 2026.</p>
March 6 @ all-day
Training & Courses
Models & Implementation, Workforce
Academic Institution
On Demand
Yes
March
Treating clients at risk for suicide can be one of the most challenging aspects of clinical practice. Fear of what to say or causing harm—makes...
<p>Treating clients at risk for suicide can be one of the most challenging aspects of clinical practice. Fear of what to say or causing harm—makes high-risk cases especially difficult to navigate.</p><p>The <strong>6th Annual Suicide-Safer Care Summit</strong> is a two-day virtual conference which brings together leading experts in suicidology for a practical, evidence-based training addressing the challenges you face. Participants will receive direct guidance from intervention developers, current updates into emerging suicide prevention challenges, and concrete steps to work with clients at risk with greater <strong>confidence, competence, and clarity</strong>.</p>
March 10 @ all-day
Conference
Mental Health
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
March
Treating clients at risk for suicide can be one of the most challenging aspects of clinical practice. Fear of what to say or causing harm—makes...
<p>Treating clients at risk for suicide can be one of the most challenging aspects of clinical practice. Fear of what to say or causing harm—makes high-risk cases especially difficult to navigate.</p><p>The <strong>6th Annual Suicide-Safer Care Summit</strong> is a two-day virtual conference which brings together leading experts in suicidology for a practical, evidence-based training addressing the challenges you face. Participants will receive direct guidance from intervention developers, current updates into emerging suicide prevention challenges, and concrete steps to work with clients at risk with greater <strong>confidence, competence, and clarity</strong>.</p>
March 11 @ all-day
March
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) leaders are under growing pressure to demonstrate quality, understand patient needs and...
<p>Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) leaders are under growing pressure to demonstrate quality, understand patient needs and continuously improve care without adding administrative burden. The right experience management solution can help by providing timely insight into patient and staff experiences, making it easier to respond to concerns and demonstrate impact.</p><p>Join the National Council for Mental Wellbeing for a real-world discussion on how CCBHCs can use keep people engaged in care, improve services and meet reporting and compliance expectations without adding more work.</p><p>After attending the session, participants will:</p><ul><li>Understand how real-time patient and employee feedback supports CCBHC quality improvement and ongoing needs assessments.</li><li>See how CCBHCs are using experience management data to strengthen engagement, retention and service delivery across programs.</li><li>Identify practical ways to apply insights to support compliance, inform decision-making and advance person-centered care.</li></ul>
March 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Webinars
Models & Implementation
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
March
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Financing Reform and Innovation (CFRI) is hosting a webinar as part...
<p>The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Financing Reform and Innovation (CFRI) is hosting a webinar as part of its series on behavioral health financing. This webinar will present findings from a new SAMHSA report on how states can overcome funding barriers and expand access to recovery housing—sober living environments that support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders through peer connection and community. National leaders in recovery housing will join for a panel discussion and Q&A to share insights from the report and explore opportunities to strengthen this essential support service.</p>
March 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Webinars
Policy & Financing, Substance Use
Government Agency
Virtual
No
March
The Workforce Solutions Partnership is hosting a four-part webinar series titled Extending the Behavioral Health Workforce: Innovative Strategies for...
<p>The Workforce Solutions Partnership is hosting a four-part webinar series titled Extending the Behavioral Health Workforce: Innovative Strategies for Integrated Care.</p><p>This series showcases scalable, practical innovations that expand behavioral health workforce capacity while preserving quality of care. Each session explores a distinct strategy, from enhancing existing roles to leveraging lived experience and technology, to help organizations meet rising demand through integrated, community-centered approaches.</p><p>Session 1: Maximizing Existing Roles (January 2026)<br>Session 2: Training the Allied Workforce (February 2026)<br>Session 3: Technology as an Extender (March 2026)<br>Session 4: Lived Experience as a Resource (April 2026)</p><p>The Workforce Solutions Jam is a monthly webinar to build national momentum and encourage collaboration through the Workforce Solutions Partnership. The partnership is leveraging Collective Impact to address the workforce crisis and using a cross-sector approach to address the long-standing challenges for expanding and solidifying the behavioral health workforce.</p><p>The Workforce Solutions Partnership is a partnership between the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Health Management Associates and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership. </p>
March 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Webinars
Technology & Innovation, Workforce
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
March
Treatment dropout is one of the most persistent challenges in opioid and stimulant use disorder care. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can reduce...
<p>Treatment dropout is one of the most persistent challenges in opioid and stimulant use disorder care. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can reduce mortality by 60%, but only when patients stay engaged. The reality? Many patients access medication but disengage from the counseling and therapy that is essential for lasting recovery.</p><p>This webinar will share a real-world example of a provider’s innovative approach to dramatically improving retention and program adherence rates – and the tools they used to accomplish it.</p><p>Learn from an organization's operational insights and remarkable outcomes to date, including a 294% increase in behavioral health visits, 30% improvement in MAT compliance, and 90% retention for patients in comprehensive care. Plus, experience a live demo of the tool used to automate contingency management and build a scalable, sustainable program.</p><p>What Participants Will Learn:</p><ul><li>How to build the business case for contingency management, including securing funding through opioid settlement dollars and other sources;</li><li>Proven implementation strategies that work across multiple locations from program design to staff workflows to patient enrollment; and</li><li>Key metrics and outcomes to track, and how to achieve retention rates up to 90% through comprehensive care engagement.</li></ul>
March 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Webinars
Models & Implementation, Substance Use
Professional Association
Virtual
No
March
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, with provisional estimates of over 48,821 deaths in 2024 (CDC). Nonetheless, the evidence...
<p>Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, with provisional estimates of over 48,821 deaths in 2024 (CDC). Nonetheless, the evidence shows suicide can be prevented through comprehensive healthcare and community-based strategies. Substance misuse is a significant risk factor for suicide, and people who use opioids are at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors.</p><p>This webinar, hosted by the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) will provide an overview of risk and protective factors associated with suicidality and substance use disorder (SUD)/opioid use disorder (OUD) and will outline effective organizational and clinical prevention and intervention strategies for individuals experiencing SUD/OUD.</p>
March 23 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST
Webinars
Mental Health, Substance Use
Government Agency
Virtual
No
March
The Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery brings together all relevant stakeholders, constituencies, and interested parties from...
<p>The Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery brings together all relevant stakeholders, constituencies, and interested parties from around the country to address the number one public health issue facing young people today: alcohol and other drugs. This is the first joint national meeting in over a decade convened to address this public health imperative.</p>
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
200 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202
United States
March 24 @ all-day
Conference
Health Disparities, Substance Use
Non-Profit
In-Person
No
March
The Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery brings together all relevant stakeholders, constituencies, and interested parties from...
<p>The Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery brings together all relevant stakeholders, constituencies, and interested parties from around the country to address the number one public health issue facing young people today: alcohol and other drugs. This is the first joint national meeting in over a decade convened to address this public health imperative.</p>
March 25 @ all-day
March
The Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery brings together all relevant stakeholders, constituencies, and interested parties from...
<p>The Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery brings together all relevant stakeholders, constituencies, and interested parties from around the country to address the number one public health issue facing young people today: alcohol and other drugs. This is the first joint national meeting in over a decade convened to address this public health imperative.</p>
March 26 @ all-day
March
Substance use among Veterans and Service Members continues to be a critical behavioral health challenge that intersects with trauma, pain management,...
<p>Substance use among Veterans and Service Members continues to be a critical behavioral health challenge that intersects with trauma, pain management, and the transition to civilian life. Veterans are at significantly higher risk of developing a substance use disorder (SUD) as compared to non-veterans. Veterans with SUD are also more likely to suffer from a mental illness or experience homelessness (Lloyd, Prakash, and Terplan, 2024). Federal, state and local agencies are continually working to reduce the prevalence of SUD among Service Members, Veterans and their families (SMVF)</p><p>This webinar will explore evidence-informed strategies, emerging trends, and innovative models that support recovery and resilience among SMVF. Presenters will discuss the importance of coordinated care across systems including the Department of Veterans Affairs, state health authorities, and community-based organizations. The presenters will highlight programs that are improving access to effective substance use treatment and long-term recovery support.</p><p>Join for this conversation as we bring together leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the SAFE Project, and the Oregon Health Authority to share practical tools, lessons learned, and resources for those working to address substance use and promote wellness across the military and Veteran continuum of care. </p>
March 30 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Webinars
Health Disparities, Substance Use
Government Agency
Virtual
No
April
This training, hosted by the REACH Institute, will consist of evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to support children and...
<p>This training, hosted by the REACH Institute, will consist of evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to support children and teens suffering from depression.</p><p>The primary audience includes pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The course will consist of a 1-day training, and 4 case-based group learning calls over 2 months.</p>
April 17 @ all-day
Training & Courses
Health Disparities, Mental Health
Professional Association
Virtual
No
April
The Workforce Solutions Partnership is hosting a four-part webinar series titled Extending the Behavioral Health Workforce: Innovative Strategies for...
<p>The Workforce Solutions Partnership is hosting a four-part webinar series titled Extending the Behavioral Health Workforce: Innovative Strategies for Integrated Care.</p><p>This series showcases scalable, practical innovations that expand behavioral health workforce capacity while preserving quality of care. Each session explores a distinct strategy, from enhancing existing roles to leveraging lived experience and technology, to help organizations meet rising demand through integrated, community-centered approaches.</p><p>Session 1: Maximizing Existing Roles (January 2026)<br>Session 2: Training the Allied Workforce (February 2026)<br>Session 3: Technology as an Extender (March 2026)<br>Session 4: Lived Experience as a Resource (April 2026)</p><p>The Workforce Solutions Jam is a monthly webinar to build national momentum and encourage collaboration through the Workforce Solutions Partnership. The partnership is leveraging Collective Impact to address the workforce crisis and using a cross-sector approach to address the long-standing challenges for expanding and solidifying the behavioral health workforce.</p><p>The Workforce Solutions Partnership is a partnership between the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Health Management Associates and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership. </p>
April 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Webinars
Patient, Workforce
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
April
Join the AHRQ Academy for Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care on Thursday, April 23, 3-4pm ET, for a dynamic webinar unveiling the newly...
<p>Join the <strong>AHRQ Academy for Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care</strong> on T<strong>hursday, April 23, 3-4pm ET,</strong> for a dynamic webinar unveiling the newly updated and redesigned <strong>Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Primary Care Settings Playbook</strong>—your go-to, web-based guide for implementing and sustaining evidence-based MOUD treatment in primary care. Led by the project’s Principal Investigator, Dr. Blake Fagan, MD, Chair of Family Medicine at the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this session spotlights how the Playbook has evolved since 2019 to reflect today’s MOUD landscape and real-world practice needs.</p><p>Discover practical, low-threshold, person-centered strategies; explore the new Quick Start Guide and modular tools; and get a first look at enhanced features including training videos, workflow diagrams, updated prescribing examples, and redesigned landing pages. Whether you’re launching MOUD services or strengthening an existing program, this webinar will show you how to use the Playbook as a flexible, actionable resource to deliver compassionate, effective OUD care.</p>
April 23 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Webinars
Substance Use, Workforce
Government Agency
Virtual
No
May
This training, hosted by the REACH Institute, will consist of vital skills for treating patients who have experienced trauma, like how to apply a...
<p>This training, hosted by the REACH Institute, will consist of vital skills for treating patients who have experienced trauma, like how to apply a trauma-informed lens to health care, how to detect trauma in the primary care setting, and what to do when you believe trauma is a factor.</p><p>The primary audience includes pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The course will consist of a 1-day training, and 4 case-based group learning calls over 2 months.</p>
May 6 @ all-day
Training & Courses
Health Disparities, Mental Health
Professional Association
Virtual
No
