Upcoming Programs

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Brief Negotiated Interview

Brief Negotiated Interview
March 3, 2026 to December 1, 2026

MCT Course 1 - Best Practices

Mobile crisis teams have a clear set of best practices that have been established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Throughout this training, we will introduce these best practices, prompting you as a mobile crisis service provider or administrator to consider how you may incorporate them into your own daily provision of services.
January 5, 2026 to November 30, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Course 2- Trauma-Informed Care Training

This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of MCT trauma-informed care, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to create a supportive and compassionate environment for individuals who have experienced trauma, specifically within a mobile crisis encounter.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Course 3- Crisis Intervention Training

This course provides an in-depth understanding of crisis intervention, a short-term strategy aimed at reducing the potential long-term impact of overwhelming events, as defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH, 2022). It is important to provide effective crisis intervention techniques that help individuals manage the intensity and duration of crises, while fostering resilience and preventing deterioration. Designed for professionals and caregivers, this course equips participants with the tools to support individuals in crisis with evidence-based approaches.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Course 4- De-Escalation Training

The goal of mobile crisis services is to provide mental health crisis services at any time, to any person, in any place. De-escalation and resolution of the crisis are essential elements to this goal and more: They are essential in connecting individuals in crisis to the lowest, most appropriate level of care.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Course 5- MI/SUD Assessment Training

This course is focused on three fundamental aspects of assessment within the provision of MCT services: understanding mental illness (MI), understanding substance use disorder (SUD), and assessing MI/SUD in an MCT setting. In this course, we will explore the intricacies of MI/SUD conditions and assessment, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to be able to understand, recognize, and assess individuals who are served by the MCT.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Course 6- Suicide Risk Assessment Training

It is important that you - as a mobile crisis service provider - are trained to quickly and efficiently assess the risk of suicide during an MCT encounter. In this course, you will learn about forms of assessment that have been developed to support you in assessing the potential suicide risk. These are known as suicide risk assessments or SRAs. The information in this training will enable you to effectively implement SRAs in an MCT setting.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Course 7- Crisis Treatment Planning and Follow-Up Training

Within the Best Practice Toolkit, the last essential function of an MCT encounter is 'crisis planning and follow-up' (SAMHSA, 2022; p. 19). The goal of this essential function is to engage with the individual in crisis in a way that enables him/her to prevent future and/or re-occurring crises. This prevention occurs through both the identification of the factors that led up to the current crisis and the identification of supports that the individual may use to avoid future crisis events. Participating in this training will enable you to effectively fulfill this essential MCT service element as you and your team work to plan the treatment, education, and support of an individual in crisis.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Course 8- Collaboration with the Crisis System of Care Training

In today's dynamic and complex world, addressing and responding to crisis situations successfully requires a collaborative and integrated approach. The state-wide crisis system of care brings together various stakeholders, services, and resources to provide timely and comprehensive support to individuals experiencing mental health crises. This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in the effective collaboration within the Alabama crisis system of care.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Course 9- Collaboration With the Individual's Supports Training

In this course, we'll delve into the crucial roles that natural and formal supports play during crisis interventions. We'll highlight their distinct contributions and provide guidance on how to effectively involve natural supports in both crisis planning and follow-up services. We'll examine how these supports can reinforce resilience, promote recovery, and improve the outcomes of crisis intervention services. This learning will empower you to recognize and engage with the broader supports of an individual to work towards the creation of a more holistic and supportive treatment environment.
January 1, 2026 to December 18, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing
This course contains no sessions.