Free Mental Health Trainings for Nursing Homes

(Oct. 1, 2024) The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF), established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), offers nursing facility staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to trainings, technical assistance, and additional resources, at no cost.

A great way to enhance the mental health care skills of staff within your facility is to take advantage of the COE-NF's October 2024 training series. The educational tools provided will help unlock vital mental health skills to gain essential knowledge in suicide prevention, mental health first aid, and trauma-informed care. Each evidence-based session is led by expert speakers and offers Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) credits.

You do not want to miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and contribute to mental health care in your facility. Registration information for the available open sessions is below:

• Assessment and Initial Management of Suicidal Ideation Across Long Term Care Settings
  • Tues., Oct. 15, 2024, 2-3 p.m. ET
  • NAB and ACCME credits will be offered.
  • Register HERE
• An Introduction to Co-occurring Disorders
  • Thurs., Oct. 17, 2024, 2-3 p.m. ET
  • NAB and ACCME credits will be offered.
  • Register HERE 
• An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care
  • Tues., Oct. 22, 2024, 2-2:30 p.m. ET
  • NAB and ACCME credits will be offered.
  • Register HERE
• An Easy Pill to Swallow: Nonpharmacological Interventions for Long-Term Care Residents
  • Tues., Oct. 29, 2024, 2-2:30 p.m. ET
  • NAB and AACME credits will be offered.
  • Register HERE

For more information, call 1-844-314-1433 or email coeinfo@allianthealth.org. To submit a request to inquire about substance use and/or mental health training options for your facility, complete this inquiry form. You can also subscribe to the COE-NF's monthly newsletter here to catch the latest information on their educational opportunities.

Contact: Carrie Mosley, cmosley@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8383 ext. 147