Baker Act Online Training (No Fee)

The scope of statewide Baker Act training efforts is broad, recognizing the complexity of the acute care system for persons with mental health issues. The statewide Baker Act training emphasizes training needs of mental health professionals, law enforcement, state and local government entities and community partners within the system itself.

Co-Occurring Disorders Training Series

This training series offers a comprehensive overview for counselors on topics related to assessing and treating persons with co-occurring disorders. The topics covered include:
• An overview of the issue, with prevalence rates
• Assessment issues
• Treatment guidelines
• Treatment models
• Creating a continuum of care
• Adolescents with co-occurring disorders
• Co-occurring disorders in older adults
• Persons with co-occurring disorders in the justice system
• Women and co-occurring disorders.

Florida Forensic Training (Fee Based)

The Department of Mental Health Law and Policy of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute at the University of South Florida offers Continuing Education Forensic Training Series for Mental Health Professionals.

NIC Webinar on Crisis Intervention Teams

The National Institute of Corrections announces its live satellite/internet broadcast:
Crisis Intervention Teams: An Effective Response to Mental Illness.

Click on the link to register for the webinar on July 29th.