This training will offer an overview of the drug Fentanyl, and explore the correlation between this substance and the increase in drug overdose deaths. In addition, this training will highlight the strong addictive qualities of this substance and discuss research supported treatment strategies to assist person who present with Substance Use Disorders of opiates/Fentanyl.

By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
5/21/2025 from 9am-12pm &
5/22/2025 from 9am-12pm
This training includes an overview of the Children's Trauma Assessment Center Trauma Screening Checklist (CTAC). We will also look at how to assess the trauma exposure of their parents, using the Adverse Childhood Experience survey (ACE). This training is required for staff administering the CTAC and/or ACE including: START CW caseworker, FPM, CW supervisors, and BH Supervisors/service coordinators.

By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
5/29/2025 from 9am-12pm &
5/30/2025 from 9am-12pm
This training will assist participants with how to use the evidence-based screening tool (UNCOPE), interpret the results, provide feedback to the parent and offer recommendations to seek further assessment for treatment services. This training is required for Ohio START caseworkers, family peer mentors, supervisors, non-START CW staff responsible for administering the UNCOPE, suggested for BH supervisors/service coordinators and optional for CW administrators and BH administrators.

By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
6/2/2025 from 9am-12pm &
6/3/2025 from 9am-12pm
This foundational training supports front-line practice of the START model with the purpose of building on knowledge and supporting the daily work. This training is required for PCSA Ohio START Supervisors, Caseworkers, Family Peer Mentors and BH Supervisors and Service Coordinators. This is intended for anyone that is new to START and/or has not yet attended this session or anyone that wants a refresher.

By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
6/10/2025 from 1pm-4pm &
6/11/2025 from 1pm-4pm
One of the key ingredients in the Ohio START program is Family Team Meetings (FTM). This training will describe the core principles, components, and skills needed to successfully facilitate FTMs. This training is required for staff that will take active role in FTMs including: START CW supervisors, START CW caseworkers, FPM, and BH Supervisors/service coordinators.

(Part 1 of 2) In this introductory training, participants will learn about the spirit of MI and its basic skills and strategies and will have the opportunity to apply and practice those core skills in an experiential skill-development training. This training is part 1 of 2 of the MI training required for Ohio START caseworkers, family peer mentors and supervisors. Attendance at both part 1 and part 2 is required to receive credit.

(Part 2 of 2) In this continuation from the Introduction to Motivational interviewing, participants will learn about the guiding spirit of MI and the four tasks and will have the opportunity to practice core skills and appropriately respond to challenges in an experiential skill-development training. This training is part 2 of 2 of the MI training required for Ohio START caseworkers, family peer mentors and supervisors. This training is intended for those that have attended Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction Training (part 1 of 2), OR a previous Introduction to Motivational Interviewing training. This session will also serve as a refresher for those that have previously attended an Introduction to MI training.