Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

ACCME AND 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...

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – Suicide Prevention

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...

Understanding Co-occurring Disorders: A Brief Overview

ACCME & NAB CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE.  This presentation focuses on the unique challenges and considerations associated with co-occurring disorders (medical/physical illness and/or mental health or substance use disorders) in nursing facility residents. It explores...

An Introduction to Trauma-informed Care

ACCME & NAB CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE.  In this informative 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...

Implementing a Behavioral Health Ambassador Program

ACCME & NAB CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE. Mental health and substance use disorders are becoming increasingly common in nursing facility populations, highlighting the urgent need for staff who are equipped to recognize and respond to these challenges. One effective...

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – Suicide Prevention

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...

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – Suicide Prevention

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...

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

ACCME AND 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.

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).

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.