Training and Assistance

Training Registration & Attendance Information

Please click “Register” to sign up for a training. You can view your registered sessions under My Trainings. If you are unable to attend a session you’ve registered for, please visit My Trainings and check the “Remove” box to cancel your registration. If you do not have an account, please register here.

Access details and session materials will be sent via email the day before the training to all participants who registered at least two days in advance. This reminder will arrive as a calendar invitation and will include all necessary materials and the Zoom link. If you have registered but have not received the email, please check your junk or spam folder. If the link has still not arrived by noon the day before the session, contact ghadir@pcsao.org for assistance.

Please note that participants must have access to a computer with a working camera and microphone, as these sessions require active engagement. Attendees are expected to keep their cameras on, contribute to discussions, and participate in breakout rooms; participation will be monitored. For additional details, please refer to the Virtual Training Guidelines.

Upcoming Trainings

Needs Portal Drop-In Hours

Date / Time: April 27, 2026 10:00-11:00

Location: Virtual

Do you need help with Needs Portal data entry or editing? The Needs Portal team is offering monthly data cleaning office hours each month. During this time, we will trouble shoot any problems you're have with the system and assist with any data entry/editing tasks, including addressing missing data issues. .

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Fentanyl

Date / Time: April 29, 2026 9:00-12:15

Location: Virtual

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.

Needs Portal Training

Date / Time: April 29, 2026 9:00-10:00

Location: Virtual

This live training provides an opportunity for caseworkers, Family Peer Mentors, and behavioral health partners to explore the Needs Portal, ask questions, and strengthen their skills. Each session offers guidance, troubleshooting support, and space to refresh or deepen understanding of the portal's features and best practices. l

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Screening and Intervention of Substance Use Disorders (UNCOPE)

Date / Time: May 14, 2026 9:00-12:00

Location: Virtual

By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions: 5/14/2026 from 9am-12pm and 5/15/2026 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.

Trauma & Resilience: Identifying children, parents and families at risk

Date / Time: May 19, 2026 9:00-12:00

Location: Virtual

By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions: 5/19/2026 from 9am-12pm and 5/20/2026 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.

Family Peer Mentor Learning Community

Date / Time: May 27, 2026 9:00-10:00

Location: Virtual

For Family Peer Mentors: This monthly call offers space for Family Peer Mentors to connect, learn, and share strategies. Each session includes updates, peer support, and conversations around real-world challenges like stigma, advocacy, and promoting dignity in practice.

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Double Jeopardy: Dual Diagnosis

Date / Time: May 29, 2026 9:00-12:30

Location: Virtual

Dual diagnosis is a broad term that is often used to identify consumers with mental illness and substance use disorders. The interplay between substance use disorders and other mental and emotional disorders frequently presents complex challenges that establish significant obstacles in service delivery. As such, social service professionals must hold a foundational awareness regarding the phenomenon of dual diagnosis. This workshop provides a basic foundation of dual diagnosis and offer strategies for professionals when empowering consumers.

Foundations 4: START Child Welfare Practices

Date / Time: June 1, 2026 9:00-12:00

Location: virtual

By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions: 6/1/2026 from 9am-12pm and 6/2/2026 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.

Resilience Network

Date / Time: June 2, 2026 8:00-9:00

Location: Virtual

For All Ohio START Members: Take a moment to recharge with this monthly session focused on simple, practical ways to build resilience. Expect inspiration, reflection, and tools you can use in your work and daily life.

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Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction Training (part 1 of 2)

Date / Time: June 4, 2026 9:00-12:15

Location: Virtual

(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.

Language of Recovery

Date / Time: June 10, 2026 9:00-12:00

Location: Virtual

Research continues to show what we believe impacts how we speak and what we say matters! Language has a profound impact in substance use disorder related work and this session will focus on utilizing strength-base, person first recovery language and the impact language has on those we serve.

Behavioral Health Learning Community

Date / Time: June 11, 2026 9:00-10:00

Location: Virtual

For Behavioral Health Partners: The Behavioral Health Learning Community Call is a quarterly conversation focused on supporting Ohio START families through trauma-informed care, collaboration, and real-world strategies. Each session will highlight a relevant topic and include space for shared learning.

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Family Team Meetings

Date / Time: June 16, 2026 1:00-4:00

Location: Virtual

By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions: 6/16/2026 from 1pm-4pm & 6/17/2026 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.

Caseworker Learning Community

Date / Time: June 18, 2026 9:00-10:00

Location: Virtual

For Ohio START Caseworkers: The Caseworker Learning Community Calls are a quarterly forum for START caseworkers to network with one another, share successes, ask questions and learn from each other. Additionally, each call will explore topics based on emerging needs from the field.

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Motivational Interviewing: Beyond the Basics Training (part 2 of 2)

Date / Time: June 18, 2026 9:00-1:30

Location: virtual

(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.