Behavioral Health
Training Resources
Statewide Training Resources
The training resources and links on this page are provided for your information and do not indicate an endorsement by the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services. The agency or organization associated with these links is solely responsible for the accuracy of information and the quality of training they provide.
AdCare/NEIAS
http://www.neias.org/
Topics: Substance Abuse
Amethyst Training & Consultation
(no web site) Telephone 623-8277
Topics: Aging and Developmental Disability; Dual Diagnosis (MR/MH); other topics related to mental health and developmental disabilities
Behavioral Health Sciences Institute
http://www.bhsi.net/
Topics: Behavioral Specialist 1 (BS-1), Personal Support Specialist (PSS), Direct Service Professional: Adult Mental Retardation (DSP)
Center For Community Inclusion (University of Maine)
http://www.ccids.umaine.edu/
Topics: Information and training in inclusive education and communities for professionals and families; Maine Employment Curriculum training calendar
Center for Learning
http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/cfl/
Through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services, the Muskie School’s Center for Learning offers a variety of behavioral health training events to BDS staff and community providers
Topics: Training calendar; MHRT-C procedural guidelines and FAQs
Developmental Disabilities Council
http://www.maineddc.org/
Topics: Advocacy; Maine links, newsletter;5 year plan
Department of Human Services, Staff Education and Training Unit
http://www.maine.gov/dhs/setu/setu.htm
Eligibility: non-profit social services receiving DHS funds; BDS employees may attend if space allows
Topics: wide variety related to social work, employment, personal growth. Includes Child Welfare Training Institute calendar for children’s workers and foster families
Health Education Training Institute
http://www.hetimaine.org
Topics: CRMA; CRMA Refresher; RCS I; Insulin Training; Dual Diagnosis; Ethics; Addiction,
Co-Dependence and Recovery; Healing & Spirituality
Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, Maine
http://www.kvcc.me.edu
Telephone: 207-453-5119 or 1-800-528-5882
Contact: Flora Stack - www.fstack@kvcc.me.edu
Courses offered: Blood Born Pathogens, Basic First Aid, CPR, MANDT, CRMA, RCS, Community Mental Health, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Interviewing and Counseling, The Changing Workplace, Crisis Identification and Intervention, Incest, Sexual Abuse and Trauma, Mental Health and Aging, Substance Abuse with Dual Diagnosis, Case Management, Group Process.
Maine Parent Federation
http://www.mpf.org
Topics: Information, training and support for parents of children with disabilities
Medical Care Development
http://www.mcd.org/community%20living/professional_train.htm
Topics: CRMA; CRMA Recertification; MANDT; MANDT Recertification; RCS I; CPR/First Aid
New England Institute of Health Occupations
(no web site) Telephone 737-2006
Topics: CRMA; CRMA Recertification; Alzheimer’s and Dementias; RN Consultant Training; Laughter, the Best Medicine
NAMI Maine
http://me.nami.org/index.html
Topics: Information, education, advocacy and support for individuals and families dealing with mental illness
NAPPI International
http://www.nappi-training.com
Topic: Provides a positive psychological & physical intervention training program for education and health care professionals who deal with inappropriate or violent behaviors. NAPPI teaches your staff to deal with conflict early, directly, kindly, and with a sense of commitment to all parties.
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
http://www.ppnne.org/trainings
Topics: Family Life Education, reproductive health, sexuality and developmental disability
Surry Center for Music Therapy
www.surrymusictherapy.com
Telephone 667-1308
Training and consultation in music therapy.
