Training events listed are for Alameda County BHCS Provider Staff (county units and community-based organizations) unless specified on the announcement for a wider audience.
For Quality Assurance related training events (e.g Clinical Documentation) and materials, please go to this link: http://www.acbhcs.org/providers/QA/Training.htm
CANS/ANSA: For training activities related to the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) and Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA), please go to this link:https://www.alamedatcom.org/training-calendar.html
Have a Reasonable Accommodation request?: For disability or reasonable accommodation requests for BHCS trainings, please contact the person listed on the flyer or training announcement. To allow for arrangements to be made, please make request a minimum of five (5) business days prior to training.
Grievances?: If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to report a grievance about a BHCS-hosted training, contact the BHCS Training Unit: Training.Unit@acgov.org; Ph: 510-567-8113. 
Continuing education (CE) credit is provided only for county and ACBH contracted provider staff who have attended qualifying ACBH training events. Details regarding CE credits for specific trainings are posted on the training flyer/announcement.

ACBH Trainings All Online
A message brought to you by ACBH Workforce Education & Training
All ACBH trainings are being provided online until further notice. We are grateful that we are able to continue to provide quality and engaging trainings during this time of uncertainty. Thank you for your support and continued interest in ACBH trainings.

August, 2021

• Friday August 27th, 2021, 9am-1pm
  Tobacco Treatment for Priority Populations: HIV/AIDS VIRTUAL Brief Intervention Workshop
  A message brought to you by Alameda County Public Health and Behavioral Health
  Friday August 27th, 2021, 9am-1pm
  LOCATION: Virtual/Online
  AUDIENCE: Clinical staff who provide services for clients with HIV/AIDS.
  TRAINER: Amali Lubega, M.D.
  DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how tobacco-use impacts the health and survival outcomes of people living with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis. Antiviral medications have greatly prolonged the life expectancy of people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, however tobacco use health effects continues to be the leading cause of death among this group, making it imperative to support cessation efforts for this population.
  CE CREDIT: 3.5 CE credits available only for County and contracted Provider staff. See flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information

July, 2021

• Thursday, JULY 8th, AND Friday, JULY 9th, 2021; 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  Preventing Vicarious Trauma (NEW DATES, postponed from May)
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Seneca Family of Agencies
  LOCATION: Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health, Mental Health Staff and providers from contracted community-based organizations
  TRAINER: Beverly Kyer, MSW
  DESCRIPTION: This highly interactive training is designed to address the self-care needs of those working with children, youth, and adults impacted by traumatic life events. Direct care staff and management are encouraged/prompted to understand their vulnerabilities and recognize early their own and their colleagues warning signs of secondary and vicarious stress. Management is also provided with strategies to promote a more secondary trauma informed work environment and support the maintenance of professional and personal wellbeing in valued staff. See flyer for additional details.
  CE CREDIT: No CEs are available for this training
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

• Monday, July 19 (Part 1) AND Wednesday, July 21, 2021 (Part 2), 9:00 - 12:30pm (both days). Must attend both days to complete training.
  Suicide Assessment & Intervention Training (Adult focused)
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  LOCATION: Online via GotoWebinar
  AUDIENCE: Registration and CE credit is for Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted Provider Staff. This topic is suited for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with adults experiencing a suicidal crisis.
  TRAINER: Cris Rita, MA, Community Education Coordinator and Instructor at Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.
  DESCRIPTION: The workshop uses a combination of teaching methods, including didactic work, lecture, and discussion. Participants will be encouraged to explore their own feelings toward suicide and suicidal clients. The workshop will cover suicide statistics, trauma, and suicide theory with an emphasis on Thomas Joiner’s model. Participants will learn methods of suicide risk assessment and will be introduced to screening tools that aid in determining risk. Emphasis will be placed on how to talk about and ask about suicide with a client.
  See FLYER for additional details and REGISTRATION information.

June, 2021

• Tuesday, June 1st, 2021; 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  ADULT Mental Health First Aid (Virtual Training)
  A message brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  LOCATION: Virtual/Online
  DESCRIPTION: Adult Mental Health First Aid presents an overview of mental health and substance use issues in the U.S. and introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use concerns. Participants will be taught a 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources, and knowledge to help an adult in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and connect them with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
  AUDIENCE: Most appropriate for NON-CLINICIAL staff; Alameda County Behavioral Health staff and contracted providers who are interested in learning how to recognize signs and assist someone in a mental health or substance-use crisis, and non-crisis situations.
  PRE-REQUISITES: Two-hours of online, pre-coursework is required to be completed prior to the virtual training date. As capacity is extremely limited, please register with the intent to complete the pre-requisite work AND attend the full-day live session.
  View FLYER for details and REGISTRATION link.

• Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021, 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM
  Engaging Consumers/Clients and Families in Behavioral Health Treatment
  A message brought to you by the ACBH Workforce Education & Training Unit
  LOCATION: Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Clinical ACBH and contracted Provider staff. CE credit is only provided for County and ACBH contracted Provider staff.
  TRAINERS: Ellen Muir and Betsy Baum Block
  DESCRIPTION: The spread of COVID-19 forced staff to pivot and serve clients differently which may have been frustrating and challenging for consumers/clients and staff alike. At the same time, the pivot to engaging with our clients virtually can be a blessing, an advantage, or a barrier providing services to support our clients and the communities we serve. What if these new tools are gifts for our clients’ progress and make us more accessible? This course is designed to build upon staff’s existing engagement tools to identify how to better engage with clients and consumers remotely or while practicing social distancing as required to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Staff will tap into their many roles and experiences that can be creatively utilized to connect and embed into ongoing practice.
  CE CREDIT: 4 CE credits available only for County and ACBH contracted Provider staff. See flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

• Tuesday, June 8, 2021; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  Working with Clients with Co-Occurring Disorders
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Seneca Family of Agencies
  LOCATION: Zoom, after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County ACBH and contracted CBO clinical staff
  TRAINER: Jennifer Baity
  DESCRIPTION: This Training offers a comprehensive overview for counselors and therapists on topics related to assessing and treating people with co-occurring disorders (CODs). Many programs and services are not designed to handle the specific needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders, which can lead to a chronic cycle of program entry, exit and re-entry. Learn which of your clients are at highest risk for COD and how you can utilize evidence-based practices in your practice to help them recover. This training will also cover harm reduction, relapse prevention, mental health and substance abuse. Your case examples will be used to assist you with clients you currently serve.
  CE CREDIT: 6.5 CE credits available
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

• Friday, June 11, 2021; 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  Tobacco Virtual Symposium "The Stolen Years -Local Program Strategies to Address Tobacco in Behavioral Health"
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Lifelong Medical Care, Tobacco Treatment Program
  LOCATION: Online, a video conference link will be sent upon registration.
  AUDIENCE: All direct service providers at health and behavioral health care agencies interested in current evidence around the benefits of tobacco treatment in mental health and substance use populations.
  DESCRIPTION: see flyer
  CE CREDIT: 2.5 CE credits available only for County and ACBH contracted Provider staff. See flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See FLYER for details
  REGISTRATION link: The Stolen Years: Strategies to address Tobacco in Behavioral Health Tickets, Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

• Monday, June 14th, 2021, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  DSM-5 Diagnosis for Clinicians Providing Services for Children, Adolescents, and/or Transition Age Youth
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Mind Matters, LLC
  DESCRIPTION: This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to understand and make mental health diagnoses of children, adolescents, and transition age youth using DSM-5 criterion. Participants will be familiar with diagnoses of children, adolescents, and transition age youth and apply this knowledge for differential diagnosis.
  LOCATION: Online
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted provider Clinical staff.
  TRAINER: Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW, see flyer for details
  CE CREDIT: 4 CE credits available only for County and ACBH contracted Provider staff. See flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION link

• Thursday, June 24th, 2021, 10am-1:15pm
  Cultural Responsiveness Practices and the LBGTQ Community
  A training brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  Location: Virtual Training;
  Description: The overarching focus for this training is to increase understanding, awareness and consistent utilization of CR practices and procedures in order to improve services and in turn outcomes for LGBTQ communities.
  Audience: All ACBH staff and Alameda county CBO staff.
  Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yFm5UsHDTs-_HScoVQxzWA
  View FLYER for more info.

• Friday, June 25th, 2021; 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (Registration at 8:45 am)
  Training: Law and Ethics in Social Work & Mental Health Practice
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  LOCATION: Zoom
  AUDIENCE: ACBH and contracted CBO clinical staff
  TRAINER: Daniel Taube, J.D., Ph.D.
  DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to give MHPs an opportunity to renew and sharpen their ability to engage in knowledgeable and effective ethical decision-making, and to understand and apply ethical and legal standards to challenges inherent in clinical work. The course has the goal of assisting participants in better managing the risks of clinical practice. It will be taught at an intermediate level and is appropriate for currently licensed professionals and advanced pre-licensed professionals. This course meets and exceeds the Board of Psychology's mandated ethics and law update requirement, and the Board of Behavioral Sciences 6-hour update requirement. (see flyer for more details)
  6 CEs available for Masters and Doctorate level professionals
  See FLYER for details & REGISTRATION information.

• Monday, June 28th, 2021, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  DSM-5 Diagnosis for Clinicians Providing Services for Adults and/or Older Adults
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Mind Matters, LLC
  DESCRIPTION: This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to understand and make mental health diagnoses of adults and older adults using DSM-5 criterion. Participants will be familiar with diagnoses of adults and older adults and apply this knowledge for differential diagnosis.
  LOCATION: Online
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted provider Clinical staff.
  TRAINER: Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW, see flyer for details
  CE CREDIT: 4 CE credits available only for County and ACBH contracted Provider staff. See flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION link

May, 2021

• Wednesday, May 5th & Thursday, May 6th, 2021, 9:00am-5:30pm, (Registration at 8:45am)
  Understanding Clinical Supervision in Social Work & Mental Health Practice (2-Day, 15-Hour Course)
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  LOCATION: Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) clinical staff and contracted CBO providers are welcome. Capacity is limited. Open until filled.
  TRAINER: Lisa Cohen-Bennett, Ph.D.
  DESCRIPTION: This two-day, in-depth training combines lecture, large and small group discussion, role plays and self-reflection. Dr. Bennett will facilitate the 15 hours during which participants will examine the Board of Behavioral Sciences rules and regulations, evaluate on-line and film examples of therapy and supervision, explore their own experiences and discuss what traits make an exceptional clinical supervisor. The second day will involve lecture, large and small group discussion and self-reflection regarding Secondary Trauma. Students will participate in exercises to determine their own obstacles as well as possible supervisees’ experiences with trauma. Diagnoses of childhood, adolescents, and adults will be presented as related to Law & Ethics updates. There will be time for case consultation throughout the two days.
  CE CREDIT: 15 CE credits available for Masters and Doctorate level professionals
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information. *Please register for both days of the course*

• Tuesday, May 11th, 2021, 10:30am - 12:30pm
  Using Cultural Humility As An Anti-Racist Framework For Asian American And Pacific Islander Care
  A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  Location: Virtual Training provided by the Office of Ethnic Services.
  Description: Gain better insight about how to best treat their Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) clients by understanding the foundational principles of cultural humility and the ongoing impacts and challenges of racism. Audience- ACBH staff and ACo CBOs/Staff.
  Register: https://ontrackconsulting-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W0aKM8P5RUq8LqQ_IxLkog
  See Flyer for more info.

• Part 1: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:00am - 12:10pm AND Part 2: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:30am - 11:00am
  Must attend both days to complete the training
  RE-SCHEDULED Training Dates: Navigating "the New Normal" Pandemic & a World Under Stress (rescheduled from March)
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit
  NOTE: This is the SAME class that was postponed from MARCH 24 & 29. If you ALREADY signed up for this training in March, please do not re-register as your name is already on the roster.
  LOCATION: Zoom
  AUDIENCE: ACBH staff and contracted Provider staff. Course content is applicable for clinical, consumer, administrative, managerial, program & support staff.
  TRAINERS: Ellen Muir, LCSW, ORSCC; Betsy Baum Block, MPP, CPCC, ORSCC, ACC
  DESCRIPTION: The worldwide COVID-19 Pandemic coupled with stay at home orders, increased demands on workers to care for family members, economic hardships, national political tensions and more, has pushed workers and those they serve to struggle how to navigate the rapid-fire changes to their daily lives. The same stressors and demands are also being experienced by consumers and their families, affecting their participation in their behavioral health treatment. This course will explore the impact on consumers/clients, and clinical practice approaches needed to support consumer/client treatment goals.
  CE CREDIT: 4.5 CE credits available only for County and ACBH contracted Provider staff. See flyer for specific information.
  REGISTRATION: there are a FEW spaces left; open until filled: See FLYER for link .

• Wednesday, May 12, 2021; 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  YOUTH Mental Health First Aid (Virtual Training)
  A message brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  LOCATION: Virtual/Online
  DESCRIPTION: YOUTH Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis & non-crisis situations.
  AUDIENCE: Most appropriate for NON-CLINICIAL staff; Alameda County Behavioral Health staff and contracted providers who are interested in learning how to recognize signs and assist someone in a mental health or substance-use crisis, and non-crisis situations.
  PRE-REQUISITES: Two-hours of online, pre-coursework is required to be completed prior to the virtual training date. As capacity is extremely limited, please register with the intent to complete the pre-requisite work AND attend the full-day live session.
  View FLYER for details and REGISTRATION link.

• POSTPONED - Thursday, May 13, 2021 and Friday, May 14, 2021; 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  Preventing Vicarious Trauma
  A training brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Seneca Family of Agencies
  LOCATION: Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health, Mental Health Staff and providers from contracted community-based organizations
  TRAINER: Beverly Kyer, MSW
  DESCRIPTION: This highly interactive training is designed to address the self-care needs of those working with children, youth, and adults impacted by traumatic life events. Direct care staff and management are encouraged/prompted to understand their vulnerabilities and recognize early their own and their colleagues warning signs of secondary and vicarious stress. Management is also provided with strategies to promote a more secondary trauma informed work environment and support the maintenance of professional and personal wellbeing in valued staff. See flyer for additional details.
  CE CREDIT: No CEs are available for this training
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

• Wednesday, May 19 2021, 3:30 – 5:00 P.M.
  Asian American Community Reflections
  A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services
  Description: This event creates a safe space centering the voices of Asian/Asian American staff at Alameda County Behavioral Health and its contracted providers in light of increasing anti-Asian violence.
  View flyer for more information.

• POSTPONED - Monday, May 24 (Part 1) AND Wednesday, May 26, 2021 (Part 2),
  9:00 - 12:30pm (both days). Must attend both days to complete training.
  Suicide Assessment & Intervention Training (Adult focused)
  PLEASE NOTE: THIS TRAINING WILL BE RE-ANNOUNCED WHEN NEW DATES ARE AVAILABLE.
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  LOCATION: Online via GotoWebinar
  AUDIENCE: Registration and CE credit is for Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted Provider Staff. This topic is suited for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with adults experiencing a suicidal crisis.
  TRAINER: Cris Rita, MA, Community Education Coordinator and Instructor at Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.
  DESCRIPTION: The workshop uses a combination of teaching methods, including didactic work, lecture, and discussion. Participants will be encouraged to explore their own feelings toward suicide and suicidal clients. The workshop will cover suicide statistics, trauma, and suicide theory with an emphasis on Thomas Joiner’s model. Participants will learn methods of suicide risk assessment and will be introduced to screening tools that aid in determining risk. Emphasis will be placed on how to talk about and ask about suicide with a client.
  See FLYER for additional details and REGISTRATION information.

• Wednesday, May 26, 12-1:30 pm
  Serving Asian/Asian American Communities: A Panel Discussion Addressing Diversity and Inclusion
  A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  Join us for this training in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
  View flyer for more information.

• Thursday, May 27, 9:30-11 am
  Who are Pacific Islanders? Who cares for our mental health?
  A message brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services
  Learning Objectives:
  • Identify three primary Pacific Islander groups in Alameda County
  • Learn about mental health disparities and data inequities related to Pacific Islanders
  • Learn culturally and linguistically responsive ways to serve and outreach to Pacific Islanders
  View flyer for more information.

April, 2021

• Tuesday, April 6, 2021; 10:00 am - 5:00 pm POSTPONED to June, date TBD
  ADULT Mental Health First Aid (Virtual Training)
  A message brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  LOCATION: Virtual/Online
  DESCRIPTION: Adult Mental Health First Aid presents an overview of mental health and substance use issues in the U.S. and introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use concerns. Participants will be taught a 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources, and knowledge to help an adult in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and connect them with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
  AUDIENCE: Most appropriate for NON-CLINICIAL staff; Alameda County Behavioral Health staff and contracted providers who are interested in learning how to recognize signs and assist someone in a mental health or substance-use crisis, and non-crisis situations.
  PRE-REQUISITES: Two-hours of online, pre-coursework is required to be completed prior to the virtual training date. As capacity is extremely limited, please register with the intent to complete the pre-requisite work AND attend the full-day live session.
  View FLYER for details and REGISTRATION link.

• Thursday, April 15th, 2021; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  Supervision in Stressful Times: Managing Staff Stress, Vicarious Trauma, Time Management, Technology-Based Boundaries, and Challenging Supervisees
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  LOCATION: Zoom (Online)
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) clinical staff and contracted CBO providers are welcome. Capacity is limited. Open until filled.
  TRAINER: Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW
  DESCRIPTION: See flyer
  CE CREDIT: 6 CE credits available for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and PsyDs
  REGISTER at: https://training.abetterwayinc.info/courses/2167 (registration code: l53abl)
  See FLYER for details.

• Tuesday, April 27th, (Part 1) AND Thursday, April 29th, 2021 (Part 2); 9:00am - 12:30pm. Must attend both days to complete the training.
  Suicide Assessment & Intervention Training (Youth focused) - 6 CEs
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  LOCATION: Online via GoToWebinar
  AUDIENCE: The training is for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with children or adolescents experiencing a suicidal crisis. This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) and Provider Staff (County units and contracted community-based organizations). CE credit is only available for County staff and contracted ACBH provider staff.
  TRAINER: Cris Rita, MA, Community Education Coordinator and Instructor at Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.
  DESCRIPTION: The workshop uses a combination of teaching methods, including didactic work, lecture, and discussion. Participants will be encouraged to explore their own feelings toward suicide and suicidal clients. Participants will learn methods of suicide risk assessment and will be introduced to screening tools that aid in determining risk. Emphasis will be placed on how to talk about and ask about suicide with a client.
  REGISTER at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5920176737435915023
  See FLYER for additional details and REGISTRTION information.

March, 2021

• Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM on Zoom
  Preventing, De-Escalating, & Managing Aggressive Behavior in Behavioral Health Settings
  A training brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  AUDIENCE: All classifications of Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted Provider staff are welcome to attend.
  DESCRIPTION: The course emphasis is placed on exercising self-control and systematically utilizing least-restrictive measures versus attempts to externally control others. Setting limits is viewed as informative and helpful to the other party rather than punitive or judgmental.
  TRAINER: Ian Brennan
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

• Friday, March 5th, 2021; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (registration at 8:45)
  Clinical Techniques and Best Practices in Using a Telehealth Platform
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  LOCATION: online via Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) clinical staff and contracted CBO providers. Capacity is limited. Open until filled.
  TRAINER: Cinthya Chin Herrera, PsyD, is the Director of Clinical & Community Training for Westcoast Children's Clinic.
  DESCRIPTION: The rapid spread of COVID-19 and social distancing measures are changing the way providers work across systems to provide needed mental health services. In the transition from face-to-face to remote communication, new challenges are cropping up. While much of evidence-base for telehealth services discusses best-practices, the context of the COVID-19 pandemic requires the adaptation of health practices for current circumstances of a remote workforce.
  This training for service providers across a variety of disciplines provides an interactive and engaging look at remote/telehealth services for consumers of mental health services. Participants explore some common barriers for effective services and numerous techniques, strategies, and practices that can facilitate engagement and treatment. Pandemic resiliency strategies will review ways to support high needs clients, online service fatigue, and complex multidisciplinary team dynamics.
  CE CREDIT: 6 CEs, see flyer for specific information regarding CE credit.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

• Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 9:00-12:15 PM and Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 9:00-4:00 PM (must attend both days to complete the training)
  SEEKING SAFETY: AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL FOR TRAUMA AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE (1.5-days) - 8.5 CE CREDITS
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit & Seneca Family of Agencies
  LOCATION: Zoom
  TRAINER: Joni Utley, PsyD
  DESCRIPTION: The goal of this presentation is to describe Seeking Safety, an evidence-based model for trauma and/or substance abuse (clients do not have to have both issues). See flyer for additional description.
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted Provider staff
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

• Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 9:00am - 12:10pm - Part 1 - Must attend both days to complete the training
  Navigating "the New Normal" Pandemic and a World Under Stress
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit
  LOCATION: Zoom
  AUDIENCE: ACBH staff and contracted Provider staff. The course content is applicable and useful for clinical, consumer, administrative, managerial, program and support staff.
  TRAINERS: Ellen Muir, LCSW, ORSCC, and Betsy Baum Block, MPP, CPCC, ORSCC, ACC
  DESCRIPTION: The worldwide COVID-19 Pandemic coupled with stay at home orders, increased demands on workers to care for family members, economic hardships, national political tensions and more, has pushed workers and those they serve to struggle how to navigate the rapid-fire changes to their daily lives. The same stressors and demands are also being experienced by the consumers and their families affecting their participation in their behavioral health treatment. This course will explore the impact of events on consumers/clients and the clinical practice approaches needed to support consumer/client treatment goals.
  CE CREDIT: 4.5 CE credits available only for County and ACBH contracted Provider staff. See flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  REGISTRATION: See FLYER for details and registration information.

• Thursday, March 25th, 2021, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  Trauma Informed Standards, Practices & Strategies For Healthcare Orgs
  A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  Description: Training will enhance MediCal providers to deliver quality healthcare that adhere to trauma informed practices and patient centered best practices.
  Audience: All ACBH staff and CBOs.
  Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j8vjZ1srSCuidkKWGd6EXQ
  View FLYER for more information.

• Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 9:30am - 11:00am - Part 2 - Must attend both days to complete the training
  Navigating "the New Normal" Pandemic and a World Under Stress
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit
  LOCATION: Zoom
  AUDIENCE: ACBH staff and contracted Provider staff. The course content is applicable and useful for clinical, consumer, administrative, managerial, program and support staff.
  TRAINERS: Ellen Muir, LCSW, ORSCC, and Betsy Baum Block, MPP, CPCC, ORSCC, ACC
  DESCRIPTION: The worldwide COVID-19 Pandemic coupled with stay at home orders, increased demands on workers to care for family members, economic hardships, national political tensions and more, has pushed workers and those they serve to struggle how to navigate the rapid-fire changes to their daily lives. The same stressors and demands are also being experienced by the consumers and their families affecting their participation in their behavioral health treatment. This course will explore the impact of events on consumers/clients and the clinical practice approaches needed to support consumer/client treatment goals.
  CE CREDIT: 4.5 CE credits available only for County and ACBH contracted Provider staff. See flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  REGISTRATION: See FLYER for details and registration information.

February, 2021

• Tuesday, February 2nd, (Part 1) AND Thursday, February 4th, 2021 (Part 2)
  Adult Focused Suicide Assessment & Intervention Training
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  Time: 9:00 - 12:30pm (both days). Must attend BOTH days to complete the training.
  ADULT REGISTRATION LINK: Registration (gotowebinar.com)
  LOCATION: Online via GoToWebinar
  AUDIENCE: The training is for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with consumers/clients experiencing a suicidal crisis. This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) and Provider Staff (County units and contracted community-based organizations). 6 CEs credit is only available for County staff and contracted ACBH provider staff.
  TRAINER: Cris Rita, MA, Community Education Coordinator and Instructor at Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.
  See Adult Flyer for additional details.

• Thursday, Feb 4, 2021 at 10:30am-12:30pm
  The Crooked Room: Racism, Adversity, And African American Health
  A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  Description: Virtual Training brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services. This workshop addresses the relationship between structural racism and adverse experiences on African Americans.
  Audience: ACBH and contracted CBO providers of substance use treatment services.
  Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JrmpnjY8Qq6qlZGOhbqN2w.
  See flyer for more info.

• Thursday, February 18, 2021; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Full
  YOUTH Mental Health First Aid Training
  A message brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  LOCATION: Virtual; First Aiders must first complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class, and then participate in the Instructor-led videoconference (10am-4pm)
  DESCRIPTION: Youth Mental Health First Aid introduces participants who work with youth to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches participants how to help a young person in crisis or experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health staff and contracted providers who are interested in learning how to recognize signs and assist a young person in mental health or substance use crisis and non-crisis situations. Most appropriate for NON-CLINICIAL staff.
  View FLYER for more details including REGISTRATION information.

• Friday, February 26th, 2021, 10am - 1pm
  Racism An American Pandemic: Black Resistance & Resiliency
  A Free Training brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services and City of Berkeley
  Presenter: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
  Description:Dr. Dyson will address racism in America and the differences of the Jan. 6 insurrection and Black Lives Matter Protest.
  To register go to: https://cutt.ly/RAAPBRAR.
  Please see the flyer for more information.

• Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 9:00-4:00 PM and Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 9:00-12:15 PM (must attend both days to complete the training)
  SEEKING SAFETY: AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL FOR TRAUMA AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE (1.5-days) - 8.5 CE CREDITS
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit & Seneca Family of Agencies
  LOCATION: Zoom
  TRAINER: Joni Utley, PsyD
  DESCRIPTION: The goal of this presentation is to describe Seeking Safety, an evidence-based model for trauma and/or substance abuse (clients do not have to have both issues). See flyer for additional description.
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted Provider staff
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

• Friday, February 26, 2021, 9am - 1pm
  Community Myths and Misconceptions in Tobacco Treatment
  A message brought to you by ACBH and LifeLong Medical Care Tobacco Treatment Program
  LOCATION: Virtual/Online
  AUDIENCE: AOD Counselors, mental health and primary care providers, Health Educators, Community Cessation Facilitators, Case Managers, Home Health Care Workers, Nurses and other healthcare providers.
  TRAINER: Samali Lubega, MD
  DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn the evidence-based tools for supporting clients in quitting tobacco and discuss common treatment misconceptions that exist in the community.
  REGISTRATION: email ahay@lifelongmedical.org (make sure to include your name, contact info, organization, and name of training in email)
  See FLYER for details.

• Friday, February 26, 2021
  Lessons Learned from a Culturally-Specific Dually-Diagnosed Program for African Americans
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Office of Ethnic Services of Alameda County
  Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm
  Registration: aata.pathwaystowellness.net/register
  Location: Online via GoToWebinar
  Audience: This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) and Provider Staff (County units and contracted community-based organizations). 3 CEs credit is only available for County staff and contracted ACBH provider staff.
  Trainer: Josepha Campinha-Bacote, PhD, MAR, PMHCNS-BC, CTN-A, FAAN. Dr. Campinha-Bacote is President and Founder of Transcultural C.A.R.E. Associates, which provides clinical, administrative, research, and educational services related to transcultural health care and mental health issues.
  See Flyer for additional details.

January, 2021

• Tuesday, January 5th, (Part 1) AND Thursday, January 7th, 2021 (Part 2);
  Youth Focused Suicide Assessment & Intervention Training
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm (both days). Must attend BOTH days to complete the training.
  YOUTH REGISTRATION LINK: Registration (gotowebinar.com)
  LOCATION: Online via GoToWebinar
  AUDIENCE: The training is for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with consumers/clients experiencing a suicidal crisis. This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) and Provider Staff (County units and contracted community-based organizations). 6 CEs credit is only available for County staff and contracted ACBH provider staff.
  TRAINER: Cris Rita, MA, Community Education Coordinator and Instructor at Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.
  See Youth Flyer for additional details.

• Friday, January 15, 2021, 9am – 1pm
  Motivational Interviewing and Tobacco Use - VIRTUAL Brief Intervention Training for Healthcare Teams
  A message brought to you by ACBH and LifeLong Medical Care Tobacco Treatment Program, located EBCRP.
  LOCATION: Virtual via Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Clinical Staff of substance abuse, mental health and primary care providers, Health Educators, Community Cessation Facilitators, Case Managers, Home Health Care Workers, Nurses and other healthcare providers.
  TRAINER: Dee-Dee Stout, MA, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)
  DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn Motivational Interviewing techniques to help support tobacco treatment in diverse clients. Participants will also learn how to use motivational interviewing to support ambivalent clients to a possible quit attempt or reduce to quit.
  CE CREDIT: 3.5 CE credits available only for County and ACBH contracted Provider staff. See flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

• Wednesday, January 27, 2021; 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Full
  ADULT Mental Health First Aid Training
  A message brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  LOCATION: Virtual; First Aiders must first complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class, and then participate in the Instructor-led videoconference (10am-5pm)
  DESCRIPTION: Adult Mental Health First Aid presents an overview of mental health and substance use issues in the U.S. and introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use concerns. Participants will be taught a 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources, and knowledge to help an individual in both crisis and non-crisis situations connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health staff and contracted providers who are interested in learning how to recognize signs and assist someone in mental health or substance use crisis and non-crisis situations. Most appropriate for NON-CLINICIAL staff.
  View FLYER for more details including REGISTRATION information.

• Friday, January 29, 2021
  Youth Who Become Violent: Deconstructing the “Why”
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Office of Ethnic Services of Alameda County
  Time: 9:00am - 1:30pm
  Registration: aata.pathwaystowellness.net/register
  Location: Online-see flyer for details
  Trainers: Darius Campinha-Bacote, PsyD., HSP- is a licensed clinical psychologist at the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center.
  Audience: This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) and Provider Staff (County units and contracted community-based organizations). 3.5 CEs credit is only available for County staff and contracted ACBH provider staff.
  See Flyer for additional details.

November, 2020

• Friday, November 6, 2020, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Sign in begins at 11:15am; Training starts promptly at 11:30am)
  SUD Privacy 101 for Behavioral Health for Providers
  A message brought to you by the ACHCSA Office of Compliance Services, ACBH Substance Use Disorder System, Legal Action Center, and Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (COE-PHI)
  Location: Online via Zoom; link to be provided upon registration.
  Audience: Behavioral Health professionals providing substance use disorder services employed by Alameda County Behavioral Health/ Health Care Services Agency, contracted CBOs, and MHP providers.
  Description: This training provides an overview of federal privacy regulations governing substance use disorder services for behavioral health practitioners. Topics covered include key regulations (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2), confidentiality principles, protecting confidentiality in the workplace, communicating with clients and people outside the workplace, and working with law enforcement.
  TRAINERS: Jacqueline Seitz, Esq., Christine Khaikin, Esq., Caroline Waterman, MA, LRC, CRC (see flyer for details)
  CE CREDIT: 1.5 CEs, See flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

• November 18th, 2020, 10am-12pm (1 hour pre reading)
  What Is Wellness: An Indigenous Perspective On Healing And Connection
  A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  Location: Online Webinar.
  Description: Join celebrated Native American racial equity educator and scholar, Anton Treuer, for a deep dive into community-defined healing practices and strategies mental health and addiction recovery. All classifications of Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted CBO staff.
  Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodOGgqTIuGNYyhZeHibCEGfZwYyEVkflN
  Please view flyer for more info.

• November 19th AND 20th, 2020; 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (attendance taken at 9:15 AM sharp!)
  Introduction to Motivational Interviewing in Work with Youth: Integrating Theory and Practice, 2 Day Training—15 CE’s
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Seneca Family of Agencies
  LOCATION: Zoom
  AUDIENCE: ACBH Social Work and Mental Health Staff and Providers Contracted with ACBH
  TRAINER: Jennifer Baity
  DESCRIPTION: See flyer
  CE CREDIT: 15 CEs, See flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: https://acgovt.sharepoint.com/sites/BehavioralHealth/SitePages/Training-Calendar.aspx
  Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/

October, 2020

• Thursday, October 29, 2020
  Law & Ethics, HIPAA, and Confidentiality for County Healthcare Providers
  A message brought to you by Health Care Services Agency
  Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  Location: Online – see flyer for details
  Trainers: Linda J. Garrett, Esq., and Andrew J. Garrett, Esq., Garrett Law LLP
  Audience: Direct service County and contracted providers are especially encouraged to attend, as well as program managers and staff who work with PHI
  Description: The presentation will focus on new laws, caselaw, and regulations that will impact public entity healthcare providers or their consumers/clients. Also reviewed are issues raised by the Coronavirus pandemic including HIPAA privacy and security rules, EMTALA and treatment of mental health patients in California emergency departments, and how COVID-19 has changed how telehealth is viewed by CMS and others. Also covered: new caselaw that applies to healthcare and mandated reporting of child abuse; proposed changes to substance use disorder privacy regulations, as well as the unexpected change in the underlying SUD privacy statute that was enacted as part of the CARES Act; minor consent issues; access and control of health records and confidentiality issues; multi-disciplinary teams; and ethical dilemmas involving dual relationships, boundary issues, and use of social media.
  CE Credit: 6 CEs - see flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See attached FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information. A Quick Start Guide is also attached to assist you with registering for the training in SumTotal.
  For any technical issues, please reach out to your respective department’s training administrators:
  
  Office of the Agency Director and Department of Environmental Health:
  HCSA Workforce Planning and Development – HCSALearningCenter@acgov.org
  ACBH: Workforce Education & Training – Training.Unit@acgov.org
  PHD: Quality Improvement and Accreditation – PHDworkforcedevelopment@acgov.org

• Oct 30th, 2020, 10am-12pm (1hr Pre-reading)
  People Power Equals Change: Lessons From A Hyperlocal Community Assessment Of Opioid Use & Community Well Being - 10/30/2020
  A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  This workshop presents a culturally responsive practice-based, community-defined model that can ultimately be used to inform and/or improve clinical SUD/MH guidelines and practices for mental health and SUD professionals working within Latinx communities. Audience: Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted CBO staff.
  Register link: https://tinyurl.com/y5roqrwr.
  See flyer for info.

• Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 (Part 1) AND Thursday, October 29th, 2020 (Part 2); 9:00 - 12:30pm (both days). Must attend both days to complete the training.
  Suicide Assessment & Intervention (Adult focused) Training-6 CEs
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  LOCATION: Online via Zoom Webinar
  AUDIENCE: The training is for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with adults experiencing a suicidal crisis. This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted Provider Staff.
  TRAINER: Cris Rita, MA
  DESCRIPTION: The workshop uses a combination of teaching methods, including didactic work, lecture, and discussion. Participants will be encouraged to explore their own feelings toward suicide and suicidal clients. It will address common myths and perceptions about suicidal behavior. The workshop will cover suicide statistics, trauma, and suicide theory with an emphasis on Thomas Joiner’s model: The interpersonal Theory of Suicide. Risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors will be introduced for adult populations. Participants will learn methods of suicide risk assessment and will be introduced to screening tools that aid in determining risk. Emphasis will be placed on how to talk about and ask about suicide with a client.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION link
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: https://acgovt.sharepoint.com/sites/BehavioralHealth/SitePages/Training-Calendar.aspx
  Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/

• October 23, 2020; 9am-1pm
  Smoking, Vaping, & COVID-19: Virtual Brief Intervention Training for Healthcare Teams
  A message brought to you by ACBH and LifeLong Medical Care Tobacco Treatment Program, located EBCRP.
  LOCATION: Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Clinical Staff of substance abuse, mental health and primary care providers, Health Educators, Community Cessation Facilitators, Case Managers, Home Health Care Workers, Nurses and other healthcare providers.
  TRAINER: Samali Lubega, M.D., Medical Consultant & Lead Trainer for the Tobacco Treatment Training Program at LifeLong Medical Care
  DESCRIPTION: The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 attacks the lungs and is an especially serious threat to those who smoke tobacco or marijuana, and those who vape. Participants will learn more about the relationship between smoking and complications from exposure to the coronavirus. Participants will learn how to tailor key health messages as it relates to COVID-19 risk to help motivate and support tobacco use quit attempts among high-risk populations.
  CE CREDIT: 3.5 See flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See flyer for details and REGISTRATION information

September, 2020

• Thursday, September 3, 2020, 9:00AM - 4:30 PM
  Training: ANXIETY DISORDERS, STRESS, AND SELF CARE DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (6 CEs)
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Seneca Family of Agencies
  LOCATION: Online via Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) Social Work and Mental Health Staff and Providers Contracted with ACBH.
  TRAINER: Paul Gibson, LCSW, see flyer for details.
  DESCRIPTION: Our society is experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety and stress due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Persons with anxiety disorders are reporting increased symptoms and most people have had symptoms of anxiety in the current health crisis. The coronavirus has compounded levels of stress experienced by racial minorities, women, and LGBTQ populations in our society. This course takes a comprehensive look at anxiety disorders and stress, the impact on stress and discrimination on diverse populations, and the impact of COVID 19 including racial disparities and increased challenges experienced and effective self-care approaches used during the coronavirus epidemic.
  6 CE CREDITS: see flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information

• Wednesdays, Part 1: September 9th, AND Part 2: September 16th, 2020; 9:00 - 12:30pm; Must attend both days to complete the training.
  Suicide Assessment & Intervention (Youth focused)-6 CEs
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  LOCATION: Online via GoToWebinar
  AUDIENCE: The training is for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with children or adolescents experiencing a suicidal crisis. This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted Provider Staff.
  TRAINER: Cris Rita, MA
  DESCRIPTION: The workshop uses a combination of teaching methods, including didactic work, lecture, and discussion. Participants will be encouraged to explore their own feelings toward suicide and suicidal clients. It will address common myths and perceptions about suicidal behavior. The workshop will cover suicide statistics, trauma, and suicide theory with an emphasis on Thomas Joiner’s model: The interpersonal Theory of Suicide. Risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors for youth populations will be introduced. Participants will learn methods of suicide risk assessment and will be introduced to screening tools that aid in determining risk. Emphasis will be placed on how to talk about and ask about suicide with a client.
  See FLYER for details
  To REGISTER: select the link for each date, Part 1: Link; Part 2: Link
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: www.achcsa.org/behavioral-health/training/trainingcalendar.aspx;
  Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/

• Thursday, September 17, 2020; 9:15 AM – 4:30 PM (registration at 8:45)
  Harm Reduction in the Time of Covid-19 for Professionals Working within Behavioral Health Settings
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  LOCATION: online via Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) clinical staff and contracted CBO providers. Capacity is limited. Open until filled.
  TRAINER: Micah Hobbes Frazier, see flyer for description
  DESCRIPTION: In this time of the global Covid-19 pandemic, Harm Reduction once again offers us critical practical tools and strategies to assess, navigate, and reduce risks associated with the virus, while supporting overall health and wellbeing. Although typically used in relation to drug related harm, Harm Reduction is universal in that it provides tools, principles, practices, and strategies that can be implemented to also effectively address harms that are not directly related to drug use. Thus, Harm Reduction is a perfect framework to use as we navigate the ongoing uncertainties, changes, and risks during this time. Course participants spend the day primarily focused on learning and then practicing concrete and useful tools/strategies for assessment and intervention of virus-related risk. However, we will also ground in the core pillars and principles so that our work will be guided by and deeply rooted in Harm Reduction values. The goal is for participants to leave the day being able to put Harm Reduction based tools and strategies into action in their work in whatever ways are most meaningful and relevant at this time.
  CE CREDIT: 5.5 CEs, see flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See FLYER for details
  To REGISTER: go to https://conta.cc/2Cer37R (CODE: e2jwbe)

• Friday, September 25, 2020; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (registration at 8:45)
  Clinical Techniques and Best Practices in Using a Telehealth Platform
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  LOCATION: online via Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) clinical staff and contracted CBO providers. Capacity is limited. Open until filled.
  TRAINER: Cinthya Chin Herrera, PsyD, is the Director of Clinical & Community Training for Westcoast Children's Clinic.
  DESCRIPTION: The rapid spread of COVID-19 and social distancing measures are changing the way providers work across systems to provide needed mental health services. In the transition from face-to-face to remote communication, new challenges are cropping up. While much of evidence-base for telehealth services discusses best-practices, the context of the COVID-19 pandemic requires the adaptation of health practices for current circumstances of a remote workforce. This training for service providers across a variety of disciplines provides an interactive and engaging look at remote/telehealth services for consumers of mental health services. Participants explore some common barriers for effective services and numerous techniques, strategies, and practices that can facilitate engagement and treatment. Pandemic resiliency strategies will review ways to support high needs clients, online service fatigue, and complex multidisciplinary team dynamics.
  CE CREDIT: 6 CEs, see flyer for specific information regarding CE credit.
  See FLYER for details
  To REGISTER: go to https://conta.cc/3abV5pq (CODE: eybmal)
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: www.achcsa.org/behavioral-health/training/trainingcalendar.aspx;
  Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/

• Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 9:00am – 12:15 pm
  Working With Interpreters/Language Lines For Behavioral Health Professionals – September 29
  A training brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services and Quality Improvement Team
  On September 29, 9 am – 12:15 pm, ACBH will be hosting a free training: Working with Interpreters/Language Lines for Behavioral Health Professionals.
  This workshop introduces behavioral health professionals to best practices for working with interpreters emphasizing language line during clinical encounters. We will cover the protocols, roles, and ethical principles guiding professional interpreters. We will also discuss how to address the challenges of phone interpretation for behavioral health services. Participants will learn how to use an interpreter through a language line in an efficient manner to engage in a successful clinical encounter for specific behavioral health activities, such as conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and therapy.
  View flyer for more details.

• Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 8:30AM – 4:30 PM (attendance taken at 8:15 sharp)
  Surviving Compassion Fatigue aka Secondary and Vicarious Trauma Training
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Seneca Family of Agencies
  LOCATION: online via Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) Social Work and Mental Health Staff and Providers Contracted with ACBH
  TRAINER: Beverly Kyer, MSW, CSW, ACSW
  DESCRIPTION: This highly interactive training is designed to address the self-care needs of those working with children, youth, and adults impacted by traumatic life events. Participants are encouraged to verbalize their understanding and connectedness to the multiple aspects of compassion fatigue. By taking a self-inventory, participants will see first-hand, the levels of stress they experience. The group will look at several tools and techniques to circumvent the most challenging aspects of their compassion fatigue and to be able to regain a state of neuro-physiological (mind-body) regulation, recovery and resilience.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

August, 2020

• Friday, August 28, 2020; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  Recovery Process Of African Americans: Seeking Wellness During COVID-19 Reopening Phases
  A training brought to you by the Office of Ethnic Services and Pathways to Wellness
  LOCATION: Zoom
  BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The goal of this course is to enhance overall professional growth and improve clinical skills to help support mental health in African Americans during the Era of COVID-19.
  AUDIENCE: All classifications of Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted CBO staff
  To REGISTER: please go to aata.pathwaystowellness.net/register
  View FLYER for more information.

• Friday, August 28th, 2020; 9AM – 1:45PM, registration at 8:45AM
  Understanding Nervous System Regulation and Culturally Sensitive Restorative Practices for Providers and Clients in Times of Crisis
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  LOCATION: Zoom link sent in confirmation email
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) clinical staff and contracted CBO providers are welcome. Capacity is limited. Open until filled.
  TRAINER: Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW
  DESCRIPTION: During this intense period of the COVID-19 Pandemic, many people have experienced increased levels of fight or flight/sympathetic dominance. We all need strategies to address our fear, anger, overwhelm and stress. In this course participants will have a chance to talk about their experiences over the last few months, explore how they can better help themselves and their clients manage stress now and when things return to the “new” normal. They will learn simple exercises from the field of energy medicine and energy psychology which they can use to regulate their own nervous systems and teach clients. Material will be taught through lecture, small group discussion, large group and dyadic practice.
  CE CREDIT: 4 CEs for LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LEP, PhD, PsyD, See flyer for specific information regarding qualifying for CE credit.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

July, 2020

• Friday, July 10, 2020; 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
  Training: Legal and Ethical Issues in Social Work & Mental Health Practice
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  LOCATION: Zoom
  AUDIENCE: ACBH and contracted CBO clinical staff
  TRAINER: Daniel Taube, J.D., Ph.D.
  DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this training is to meet and exceed the requirements of regulatory organizations, assist social work/mental health professionals in maintaining competence in this vital area, and in better managing the risks of social work/mental health practice. (see flyer for more details)
  See FLYER for details & REGISTRATION information
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: www.achcsa.org/behavioral-health/training/trainingcalendar.aspx;
  CBO/Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/

• Friday, July 31, 2020, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  BRIEF TOBACCO TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS TRAINING
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Lifelong Medical Care
  LOCATION: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
  AUDIENCE: A FREE skill building workshop for healthcare providers, health educators, community health workers, and anyone who works with patients in substance use, mental health, or primary care settings.
  TRAINER: Dr. Samali Lubega is a board-certified Family Physician with extensive experience treating youth and adults with tobacco dependence.
  DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn the basics of Tobacco 101 and how to apply one-on-one cessation counseling techniques to motivate and support tobacco cessation among high-risk populations.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

• Friday, July 31, 2020; 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  Existential Despair Vs Hope and Agency During COVID-19
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Seneca Family of Agencies
  LOCATION: Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County BHCS and contracted CBO clinical staff
  TRAINER: Yasmin Sayyed
  DESCRIPTION: This training will address the world-wide pandemic that has infected millions and claimed more than 150,0000 lives, isolation, depression and existential despair can immobilize our consciousness. In this six-hour training we will illumine the stewarding of hope through a recognition of strengths and a practice of self-compassion and service of service providers providing services to their clients, their families and their own loved ones.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

June, 2020

• Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020; 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
  Intimate Partner Violence: How to Recognize and Treat The Impact of Domestic Violence
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  LOCATION: Online
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) clinical staff and contracted CBO providers are welcome. Capacity is limited. Open until filled.
  TRAINER: Dr. Laura S. Anderson
  DESCRIPTION: Intimate partner violence continues to happen in families with alarming frequency. In this course, dynamics that contribute to intimate partner violence will be explored, as well as strategies for assessing if intimate partner violence is occurring in relationships. The training will also highlight ways to understand how both perpetrators and survivors are best helped to wellness. This course will also sensitively explore the added challenges that people in communities of color and members of the LGBTQ community face when intimate partner violence is impacting their lives. Specific scripts for speaking to survivors and perpetrators will be developed and practiced. Vignettes will be presented, and case plans will be developed.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information

• Tuesday, June 9th, 2020, 9:00AM – 4:30PM
  Suicide Assessment & Intervention Training (Youth & Adult focus, 6 CEs)
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  LOCATION: 2000 Embarcadero, Suite 400, Gail Steele Conference Rm, Oakland
  AUDIENCE: The training is for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with adults and/or youth consumers/clients experiencing a suicidal crisis. This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted Provider Staff.
  DESCRIPTION: The workshop will cover suicide statistics, trauma, and suicide theory. See flyer for more details.
  Space LIMITED: If interested, REGISTER at: http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  See FLYER for details.

• Thursday, June 11th, 2020, 9:00am-4:30 pm (Registration at 8:45am)
  ACBH Clinical Documentation and Authorization Training for Substance Use Disorder Treatment (For Residential Service Providers)
  A Free Training brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  5 CEs Credits available for ACBH Providers
  Location: BHCS Administrative Offices, 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Joaquin Miller Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94607
  Description: Addresses ACBH & Medi-Cal documentation requirements for SUD treatment providers.
  Who Should Attend: Organizations that have a contract to provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services.
  Trainer: Tony Sanders, PhD, PsyD – Interim QA Associate Administrator of Alameda County. Jeffrey Sammis, PsyD, Clinical Review Specialist Supervisor of Alameda County. Sharon Loveseth, CADCII, LAADC. Brion Phipps, LCSW – Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County (See flyer for detailed description).
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  Registration DEADLINE is two (2) days prior to each training date
  View Flyer for more information.

• Thursday, June 18th, 2020
  Race, Sexuality, Power and Healing: Addressing Issues and Challenges of Marginalized Population with a Focus on LGBTQ People of Color
  A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  Location: Live Zoom Webinar.
  Description: In this full-day interactive workshop, participants will address the most salient factors that shape the mental health and healing of LGBTQ persons of color.
  Audience: All classifications of Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted CBO staff.
  To Register go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QwHW30LKS6qUAkw9AiSSxg
  View Flyer for more information.

• Thursday, June 18th, 2020, 1:00pm-5:00 pm; (Registration at 12:45pm)
  ACBH Clinical Quality Review Team for Mental Health Providers
  A Free Training brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  No Credits available for ACBH Providers
  Location: BHCS Administrative Offices, 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Joaquin Miller Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94607
  Description: Addresses the CQRT process, self-authorization, using (new and improved) CQRT forms, reducing risk of audit disallowances.
  Who Should Attend: ACBHCS Providers only. All organizations who bill through INSYST and self-authorize through INSYST. Note: Organizations that are new to billing Medi-Cal or who have received new contracts or started new programs (including organizations that take over an existing contract from another agency) are required to attend county run CQRT meetings and will be provided with a special CQRT training during the first meeting.
  Trainer: Jeffrey Sammis, PsyD, Clinical Review Specialist Supervisor of Alameda County. Tony Sanders, PhD, Interim Associate Administrator of Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services. Amy Saucier, LMFT- Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County. (See flyer for detailed description).
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com Registration DEADLINE is two (2) days prior to each training date
  View Flyer for more information.

• Wednesday, June 24th 2020
  Connecting Community Voices Forum 3
  A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  Responding to the Pandemic & Supporting Cultural & Linguistic Communities and our SUD providers.
  Audience: Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted CBO providers of substance use treatment services.
  To register: please go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2920163652703204365
  View flyer for more details.

• Wednesday, June 24th, 2020, 9:00am-4:30 pm; (Registration at 8:45am)
  ACBH Clinical Documentation Training for Fee-For-Service Providers
  A Free Training brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  Location: BHCS Administrative Offices, 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Joaquin Miller Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94607
  Description: Addresses Mental Health Assessment, Client Plan Development, and Service Provision Documentation Requirements for MHP Network Providers.
  Who Should Attend: ACBH Providers Only. Individual, group, and organizational Providers that are part of the Mental Health Network that claims through CMS 1500 paper forms.
  Trainer: Jeffrey Sammis, PsyD, Clinical Review Specialist Supervisor of Alameda County. Amy Saucier, LMFT- Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County. Phuong Lai, PsyD-Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County. Brion Phipps, LCSW – Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County (See flyer for detailed description).
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  Registration DEADLINE is two (2) days prior to each training date
  View Flyer for more information.

• Friday, June 26th, 2020; 9am-2pm
  Immigration Trauma: Special Focus on Working with Central American Clients
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  LOCATION: Online via Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted CBO clinical staff
  TRAINER: Jeanette Lopez-Urbina, LCSW
  DESCRIPTION: In this course, participants will review risk factors and exposure to trauma that Central Americans experience in their country of origin, as well as while residing in the United States. See attachment for additional information.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: www.achcsa.org/behavioral-health/training/trainingcalendar.aspx;
  CBO/Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/

• Monday, June 29th, 2020; 9am-2pm
  *Presented in Spanish* Linguistically Responsive & Trauma Informed Principles and Interventions for Spanish Speaking Clients
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  LOCATION: Online via Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Bilingual Spanish-speaking Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted CBO clinical staff;
  TRAINER: Jeanette Lopez-Urbina, LCSW
  DESCRIPTION: *TRAINING WILL BE PRESENTED IN SPANISH* Working with Spanish speaking clients in service delivery can present unique challenges, including addressing complex challenges related to immigration trauma that many families have experienced. This training will support bilingual Spanish-speaking providers in practicing their bilingualism when providing services to this population, especially in the area of trauma informed principles, as well as support in building on their culturally responsive interventions. See flyer for full description.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: www.achcsa.org/behavioral-health/training/trainingcalendar.aspx;
  CBO/Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/

May, 2020

• Friday, May 1st, 2020, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  Mental Health Disparity Among Asian Americans- Friday, May 1, 2020
  A training brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  Location: 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Ste 400, Oakland, CA 94606, Gail Steele Rm
  Description: In this training, participants will engage in an interactive learning opportunity to address outreach, enrollment, and retention of Asian Americans in Behavior Health treatment, early intervention and prevention services.
  Audience: All classifications of Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted CBO staff.
  View flyer for more information.

• Wednesday, May 13th 2020, 1p-2p
  
  Connecting Community Voices Forum
  A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  
  Location: Virtual (GotoWebinar)
  
  Description: The Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) Office of Ethnic Services is holding a series of virtual forums in an attempt to engage our contract providers, and collectively work to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
  Audience: Alameda County Behavioral and CBO
  
  Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4970614299200772620
  
  View Flyer for more information

• Wednesdays, May 13th AND May 20th, 2020 1:00-4:30PM (note: must attend both sessions to complete the training and earn CEs)
  Suicide Assessment & Intervention Training-Adult Focused (6 CEs)
  A message brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  LOCATION: GoToWebinar
  AUDIENCE: The training is for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with adult consumers experiencing a suicidal crisis. This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health and Provider Staff
  DESCRIPTION: The workshop will cover suicide statistics, trauma, and suicide theory. See flyer for more information.
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  See FLYER for details

• Thursday, May 14th, 2020, 9:00am-4:30 pm; - Cancelled 
  ACBH Clinical Documentation Standards Training "Train the Trainer" for Master Contract Providers
  A Free Training brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  5 CEs Credits available for ACBH Providers 
  Location: BHCS Administrative Offices, 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Joaquin Miller Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94607 
  Description: Addresses ACBH & Medi-Cal documentation requirements, including E/M documentation for counseling & coordination of care services and the CQRT authorization process for Master Contract Providers 
  Who Should Attend: ACBH Providers Only. Organizations that have a contract to provide specialty mental health services (all levels of care) and who claim through INSYST. This training is for QA staff and supervisors from organizations. 
  Trainer: Jeffrey Sammis, PsyD, Clinical Review Specialist Supervisor of Alameda County. Amy Saucier, LMFT- Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County. Phuong Lai, PsyD-Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County. Brion Phipps, LCSW – Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County (See flyer for detailed description). 
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  Registration DEADLINE is two (2) days prior to each training date 
  
  In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACBH Quality Assurance Department is revising its training plan. The 4/21/2020 and other subsequent Clinical Documentation Standards for SUD Tx trainings are cancelled. In the coming weeks, QA will announce a new training schedule and update this page.
  
  View Flyer for more information.

• Wednesdays, May 20th AND May 13th, 2020 1:00-4:30PM (note: must attend both sessions to complete the training and earn CEs)
  Suicide Assessment & Intervention Training-Adult Focused (6 CEs)
  A message brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  LOCATION: GoToWebinar
  AUDIENCE: The training is for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with adult consumers experiencing a suicidal crisis. This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health and Provider Staff
  DESCRIPTION: The workshop will cover suicide statistics, trauma, and suicide theory. See flyer for more information.
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  See FLYER for details

• Thursday, May 21, 2020; 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  Online Training: Understanding and Addressing Nervous System Dysregulation Using Resiliency Practices for Providers and Clients in Times of Crisis
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  LOCATION: Online
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) clinical staff and contracted CBO providers are welcome. Capacity is limited. Open until filled.
  TRAINER: Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW
  DESCRIPTION: During this intense period of the COVID-19 Pandemic, many people have experienced increased levels of fight or flight/sympathetic dominance. We all need strategies to address our fear, anger, overwhelm and stress. In this course participants will have a chance to talk about their experiences over the last few weeks, explore how they can better help themselves and their clients manage stress now and when things return to the “new” normal. See flyer for more details.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.

• Wednesday, May 27th, 2020, 1pm - 2pm
  Connecting Community Voices Forum 2
  A training brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  
  Location: GoToWebniar Online
  
  Description: Responding to the Pandemic & Supporting Cultural & Linguistic Communities.
  
  Audience: All classifications of Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted CBO staff.
  
  Register: Go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4033902960542898958
  
  View FLYER for more information.

• Wednesday, May 27th, 2020; 12:30-3:00 PM
  Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Training
  A message brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit and Seneca Family of Agencies
  LOCATION: Webinar via Zoom
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health Social Work and Mental Health Staff and Providers
  TRAINER: Amber Gonzalez
  DESCRIPTION: This training provides an overview of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy theory and framework, including comprehensive DBT, the Bio Social Theory of emotional dysregulation, dialectical thinking, and DBT coping skills from these 5 modules: distress tolerance, emotional regulation, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and middle path.
  See FLYER for details and REGISTRATION information.
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: www.achcsa.org/behavioral-health/training/trainingcalendar.aspx
  Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/

• Friday, May 29th 2020 @ 10:30am-12pm
  Mental Health Disparity Among Asian Americans
  A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  
  DAY, DATE, TIME: Friday, May 29th 2020, @ 10:30a-12p;
  
  LOCATION: Zoho virtual webinar
  
  BRIEF DESCRIPTION: An interactive learning opportunity to address outreach, enrollment, and retention of Asian Americans in Behavior Health treatment, early intervention and prevention services.
  
  AUDIENCE: All ACBH Providers and CBOs
  
  REGISTER: attend.zoho.com/qhlv
  
  View flyer for more info.

April, 2020

• ACBH Training Updates For APRIL 2020 (COVID-19)
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit
  The ACBH Training Unit is exercising precautions to support the prevention of spreading COVID-19. Therefore, all in-person trainings scheduled for the month April will be canceled. We will continue explore online options to make trainings available to you. To stay abreast of training announcements and updates, please see the training calendars at:
  County Intranet: www.achcsa.org/behavioral-health/training/trainingcalendar.aspx;
  Provider’s Website: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/.
  See memo for more details.

• Wednesday, April 8th, 2020, 9:00am-4:30 pm; (Rescheduled to April 30th -see below)

• Thursday, April 16th, 2020; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, ONLINE WEBINAR through “Go to Meeting”
  Starting the Conversation: How to Speak with Families About the Effects of Trauma on Childhood Development and Family Systems (the training will be taught in Spanish)
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Seneca Institute for Advanced Practice
  AUDIENCE: Alameda County Behavioral Health Social Work and Mental Health Staff and Contracted Providers
  TRAINER: Elaine Tannous, LMFT
  DESCRIPTION: the training consists of two parts - Part 1: Trauma and its Effects on Child Development and Part 2: Family Therapy Techniques.
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  View FLYER for more details.
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: www.achcsa.org/behavioral-health/training/trainingcalendar.aspx;
  Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/

• Tuesday, April 21st, 2020, 9:00am-4:30 pm
  ACBH Clinical Documentation and Authorization Training for Substance Use Disorder Treatment (For OTP and Withdrawal Management-Detox)
  A Free Training brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  5 CEs Credits available for ACBH Providers 
  Location: Online Format – details will be emailed to registrants
  Description: Addresses ACBH & Medi-Cal documentation requirements for SUD treatment providers. 
  Who Should Attend: Organizations that have a contract to provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services. 
  Trainer: Tony Sanders, PhD, PsyD – Interim QA Associate Administrator of Alameda County. Brion Phipps, LCSW – Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County (See flyer for detailed description). 
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  Registration DEADLINE is two (2) days prior to each training date 
  View Flyer for more information.

• Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 9:00AM-4:30PM Training is full
  Suicide Assessment & Intervention Training-Youth Focused (6 CE Credits) 
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  LOCATION: Online Format – details will be emailed to registrants  
  AUDIENCE: The training is for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with youth experiencing a suicidal crisis. This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health and Provider Staff. 
  DESCRIPTION: The workshop will cover suicide statistics, trauma, and suicide theory. See flyer for more details.
  See flyer for details.

• Monday, April 27th, 2020; ADULT Mental Health First Aid Training, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  Please note, the Mental Health First Aid training for APRIL 27 has been CANCELLED due to COVID19 protections.
  A message brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit

• Wednesday, April 30, 2020, 9:00am-4:30 pm
  ACBH Clinical Documentation Training for Clinician's Gateway-Electronic Health Record (EHR) Users
  A Free Training brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  6 CEs Credits available for ACBH Providers
  Location: Online Format – details will be emailed to registrants
  Description: Addresses mental health assessment, client plan development, and service provision documentation requirements in the Electronic Healthcare Records System: Clinician’s Gateway.
  Who Should Attend: ACBH Providers Only. County run clinics and organizations that use Clinician's Gateway (CG) as their Electronic Health Record (EHR) and who bill through INSYST. This is not a training on how to use Clinician's Gateway, but is a training on how to get documentation up to Medi-Cal standards. This training is designed for direct line staff (but supervisors and QA may attend).
  Trainer: Jeffrey Sammis, PsyD, Clinical Review Specialist Supervisor of Alameda County. Amy Saucier, LMFT- Clinical Review Specialist Supervisor of Alameda County. (See flyer for detailed description).
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  Registration DEADLINE is two (2) days prior to each training date 
  View Flyer for more information.

March, 2020

• Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020, 9:00am-4:30 pm; (Registration at 8:45am)
  ACBH Clinical Documentation Training for Fee-For-Service Providers
  A Free Training brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  5 CEs Credits available for ACBH Providers
  Location: BHCS Administrative Offices, 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Joaquin Miller Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94607
  Description: Addresses Mental Health Assessment, Client Plan Development, and Service Provision Documentation Requirements for MHP Network Providers.
  Who Should Attend: ACBH Providers Only. Individual, group, and organizational Providers that are part of the Mental Health Network that claims through CMS 1500 paper forms.
  Trainer: Jeffrey Sammis, PsyD, Clinical Review Specialist Supervisor of Alameda County. Amy Saucier, LMFT- Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County. Phuong Lai, PsyD-Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County. Brion Phipps, LCSW – Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County (See flyer for detailed description).
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  Registration DEADLINE is two (2) days prior to each training date
  View Flyer for more information.

• Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 11:45AM-3:00PM (registration begins at 11:30am) 
  Suicide Assessment & Intervention Training-Youth Focused (3 CE Credits) 
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  LOCATION: Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty Street, Building H800, Pacific Room, Fremont, CA 
  AUDIENCE: The training is for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with youth experiencing a suicidal crisis. This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health and Provider Staff. 
  DESCRIPTION: The workshop will cover suicide statistics, trauma, and suicide theory. See flyer for more details. 
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  See flyer for details.

February, 2020

• Monday, February 3rd, 2020 (Oakland); 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  OR
  Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 (San Leandro); 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Preventing, De-Escalating, & Managing Aggressive Behavior in Behavioral Health Settings
  A training brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit and Seneca Family of Agencies
  CHOOSE and REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE SESSION:
  AUDIENCE: All classifications of Alameda County Behavioral Health and contracted Provider staff are welcome to attend.
  DESCRIPTION: The course emphasis is placed on exercising self-control and systematically utilizing least-restrictive measures versus attempts to externally control others. Setting limits is viewed as informative and helpful to the other party rather than punitive or judgmental.
  TRAINER: Ian Brennan
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  See FLYER for more information.

• Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  BRIEF TOBACCO CESSATION INTERVENTIONS TRAINING
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Lifelong Medical Care
  LOCATION: ACBH, 2000 Embarcadero, 4th floor, Gail Steele Room, Oakland, CA
  AUDIENCE: ACBH or contracted agencies who are Clinical Staff of substance abuse, mental health or primary care providers; Health Educators, Community Cessation Facilitators, Case Managers, Home Health Care Workers, Nurses and other healthcare providers.
  TRAINER: Dr. Samali Lubega is a board-certified Family Physician with extensive experience treating youth and adults with tobacco dependence.
  DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn the basics of Tobacco 101 and how to apply one-on-one cessation counseling techniques to motivate and support tobacco cessation among high-risk populations.
  REGISTRATION deadline by FEB 4: email ahay@lifelongmedical.org and include Name, your role, agency, email, phone number, clinical lic. number.
  See flyer for more details.

• Wednesday, February 19th, 2020, 9:00am-4:30 pm (Registration at 8:45am)
  ACBH Clinical Documentation and Authorization Training for Substance Use Disorder Treatment (For OS/IOS and Residential Services)
  A Free Training brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit
  5 CEs Credits available for ACBH Providers
  Location: BHCS Administrative Offices, 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Joaquin Miller Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94607
  Description: Addresses ACBH & Medi-Cal documentation requirements for SUD treatment providers.
  Who Should Attend: Organizations that have a contract to provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services.
  Trainer: Tony Sanders, PhD, PsyD – Interim QA Associate Administrator of Alameda County.
  Jeffrey Sammis, PsyD, Clinical Review Specialist Supervisor of Alameda County.
  Sharon Loveseth, CADCII, LAADC. Brion Phipps, LCSW – Clinical Review Specialist of Alameda County (See flyer for detailed description).
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  Registration DEADLINE is two (2) days prior to each training date
  See FLYER

• Monday, February 24, 2020, 9:00AM – 4:30PM
  Suicide Assessment & Intervention Training (6 CE Credits) 
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
  LOCATION: Creekside Plaza, 1100 San Leandro Blvd, Redwood Room, San Leandro, CA 
  AUDIENCE: The training is for mental health professionals or anyone in a position to work with clients/consumers experiencing a suicidal crisis. This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health and Provider Staff 
  DESCRIPTION: The workshop will cover suicide statistics, trauma, and suicide theory. See flyer for more details. 
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  See flyer for details.

• Friday, February 28th, 2020; 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  BHCS Caught In The Crossfire Of Cultures, Part I: Refugees Struggle/Home Away From Home
  A message brought to you by The Office of Ethnic Services
  Class: BHCS Caught in the Crossfire of Cultures, Part I: Refugees Struggle/Home Away from Home
  Class Start Date: 2/28/2020
  Class End Date: 2/28/2020
  Class Start and End Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  The training will begin promptly at the scheduled start time.
  Audience: This training is reserved for Alameda County Behavioral Health Care (BHCS) staff, its contract providers (community-based organizations; CBOs), and MHP Network Providers.
  Location: Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) 1900 Embarcadero, Ste 101, Provider Relations office, Brooklyn Basin Room, Oakland, CA, 94606
  Please see flyer for more details.

• Friday, February 28th, 2020, 9am-4pm
  Black Mental Health Stigma: Tools & Strategies For Engaging Black Communities In Healing
  A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  Where: Gail Steele Room, 2000 Embarcadero Cove 5th flr. Oakland 94606
  Description: In this training, participants will review the historical roots of stigma in Black communities and learn strategies and tools to reframe mental health, connect black communities to care, and reimagine healing and wellness within a healing justice framework
  To REGISTER: http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  Please see flyer for more details.

January, 2020

• Thursday, January 9th, 2020; 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  Trauma Informed Systems 101
  A training brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and EBAC/Trauma Transformed
  Location: Alameda County Behavioral Health, 1900 Embarcadero, Ste 101, Brooklyn Basin Room, Oakland, CA 94606
  DESCRIPTION: Trauma Informed Systems (TIS 101) is a foundational 3.5-hour training to understand how trauma and stress impacts bodies and brains, communities, organizations and systems.
  AUDIENCE: All classifications of ACBH and contracted CBO staff are encouraged to attend.
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  See FLYER for details and registration info.
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: www.achcsa.org/behavioral-health/training/trainingcalendar.aspx
  Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/

• Thursday, January 9th, 2020; 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  Trauma Informed Systems 101
  A message brought to you by ACBH Training Unit and Trauma Transformed
  LOCATION: Alameda County Behavioral Health, 1900 Embarcadero, Ste 101, Brooklyn Basin Room, Oakland, CA 94606
  DESCRIPTION: The TIS 101 is a foundational 3.5-hour training to understand how trauma and stress impacts bodies and brains, communities, organizations and systems. See flyer for more details.
  AUDIENCE: All classifications of ACBH and contracted CBO staff are encouraged to attend.
  See FLYER for details and registration info.
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: www.achcsa.org/behavioral-health/training/trainingcalendar.aspx
  Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/

• Thursday, January 16th, 2020; 9:00am - 4:00pm (Reg.@ 8:30am)
  Implementing Cultural Responsiveness Practices at the Individual & Organizational Levels
  A message brought to you by Office of Ethnic Services
  1900 Embarcadero, Ste 101, Oakland, CA 94606, Brooklyn Basin Room
  The overarching focus for this training is to increase understanding, awareness and consistent utilization of CR practices and procedures to improve services and client outcomes.
  All classifications of ACBH and contracted CBO staff are encouraged to attend.
  Register @ http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  View flyer for more information

• Wednesday, January 22, 2020; 9:00 am - 4:30 pm;
  Preventing Vicarious Trauma (6 CE credits available)
  A Free Training brought to you by the ACBH Training Unit and A Better Way
  Location: Santa Rita Jail, Media Room, 5325 Broder Blvd., Dublin, CA 94568
  Description: This highly interactive training is designed to address the self-care needs of those working with children, youth, and adults impacted by traumatic life events. Direct care staff and management are encouraged/prompted to understand their vulnerabilities and recognize early their own and their colleagues warning signs of secondary and vicarious stress. See flyer for details
  Presenter: Beverly Kyer, MSW
  Audience: Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) clinical staff and contracted CBO providers are welcome.
  PRE-REGISTRATION is required: https://training.abetterwayinc.info/courses/348; use Private Course Registration Code: aeom1e
  View flyer for more information

• Tuesday, January 28, 2020; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Registration 8:00-8:30 am)
  ADULT Mental Health First Aid Training
  A message brought to you by the BHCS Training Unit
  LOCATION: Alameda County Behavioral Health, 1900 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 101, Brooklyn Basin Conference Room
  DESCRIPTION: Adult Mental Health First Aid presents an overview of mental health and substance use issues in the U.S. and introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use concerns. Participants will be taught a 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources, and knowledge to help an individual in both crisis and non-crisis situations connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
  AUDIENCE: Most appropriate for NON-CLINCIAL staff. Anyone serving clients in Alameda County are welcome to attend.
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  See FLYER for details and registration info.
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: www.achcsa.org/behavioral-health/training/trainingcalendar.aspx
  Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/

• Thursday, January 30, 2020; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Registration 8:00-8:30 am)
  YOUTH Mental Health First Aid Training
  A message brought to you by the BHCS Training Unit
  LOCATION: Alameda County Behavioral Health, 1900 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 101, Brooklyn Basin Conference Room.
  DESCRIPTION: Youth Mental Health First Aid introduces participants who work with youth to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches participants how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge.
  AUDIENCE: Most appropriate for NON-CLINCIAL staff. Anyone serving clients in Alameda County are welcome to attend.
  To REGISTER: please go to http://alameda.netkeepers.com
  See FLYER for details and registration info.
  For additional trainings, go to the following links:
  County staff: www.achcsa.org/behavioral-health/training/trainingcalendar.aspx
  Provider Staff: www.acbhcs.org/training-calendar/