Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) uses a preventive public health approach to identify and intervene with persons whose patterns of use puts them at risk for, or are experiencing substance-related health problems, and/or helps identify persons with a high potential for substance use disorders. As an evidence-based practice, SBIRT is an essential intervention to integrate in various disciplines and behavioral health settings.

This interactive training will discuss validated tools used in SBIRT, how to provide a brief intervention using a person-centered motivational dialogue with skills practice, and successful facilitation of referrals to treatment, and collectively help incite motivation and commitment to change.

Dates/Hours: June 29th & 30th and July 1st from 10am-12pm 

Cost: Free

Accreditation: This training meets the requirements for 6 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 6 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS).

Trainer: Diana Padilla

Participants are required to attend all three sessions, turn on their video cameras and to actively participate in order to receive credit.