Mental Health

Below are links to training websites and information provided to mental health providers supported by Behavioral Health Services:

• KS-Train.org

Substance Use Disorder

A Professional’s Guide to Practicing Addiction Prevention, Treatment and Recovery in Kansas

This course was developed for the state of Kansas by Mid-America ATTC in partnership with Kansas content specialists from the Johnson County Mental Health Center, the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Heartland Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Center, Pawnee Mental Health Services, Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc., and COMCARE of Sedgwick County.

Description:

This is a self-paced, 5-hour online course that is designed for Kansas behavioral health/addiction clinicians, recovery specialists, and organizations wanting to know more about topics essential to Kansas Substance Use Disorder (SUD) practice and clinical care

• 5 CEU hours available
• NAADAC CEUs available
• Find course information through HealtheKnowledge

SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals

This is a free, 3.5-hour self-paced course for health, oral health, and behavioral health students and professionals developed by the University of Missouri-Kansas City with funding from grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This online course meets the requirements for the credentialing process to provide SBIRT services to KanCare-eligible patients. For additional information on the credentialing process, visit the please SBIRT page.

SBIRT Online Training

Problem Gambling

To learn more about Problem Gambling training, please get in touch with the Problem Gambling Coordinator.

Seasoned Adults Gambling Experience (SAGE): Pastime or Problem?

This training is intended to increase awareness about the magnitude and seriousness of problem gambling among older adults. The training includes slides, videos, group activities, and case reviews.

Problem Gambling: The Urgent Challenge

This one-day curriculum addresses problem gambling and equips participants to provide gambling presentations in their communities.

Youth Gambling: Recreation with Risk

This training is intended to increase awareness of the magnitude and seriousness of problem gambling among youth. The training includes slides, videos, group activities, and case reviews.