An Introduction to Trauma-informed Care

by | Mar 19, 2025 | Event

ACCME & NAB CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE  In this 45-minute training, nursing facility staff will explore the principles of trauma-informed care and learn techniques for creating a safe environment where both residents and staff can thrive. Learning Objectives: Define...

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – Suicide Prevention

by | Mar 19, 2025 | Event

ACCME & NAB CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE QPR training offers strategies to support your work in providing suicide prevention and mental wellness to your residents. This 1.5-hour evidence-based instructor-led training is held virtually and will provide a comprehensive...

COE-NF Newsletter – March 2025

by | Mar 11, 2025 | Featured, News

The March 2025 COE-NF newsletter highlights World Bipolar Day on March 30 to raise awareness and combat stigma associated with bipolar disorder. It also highlights resources such as revised surveyor guidance and strategies for managing comorbidities in nursing facilities.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

by | Feb 19, 2025 | Event

ACCME & NAB CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE  Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides skills to contact and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge or experiencing a crisis. This session provides a...

the center of excellence for behavioral health in nursing facilities (COE-NF)

Established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the COE-NF offers Certified Medicare and Medicaid Nursing Facility Staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to trainings, technical assistance and additional resources, at no cost.

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What We Do

We help nursing facilities to improve the quality of life and care provided for residents who are experiencing a variety of behavioral health disorders, with a focus on Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Disorders (COD).

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Who We Help

We provide direct technical assistance, evidence-based training, and resources that are appropriate for every member of your long-term care facility — from those providing day-to-day direct care, to clinical and administrative staff.

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