Please note this is an online course.

SBIRT is a comprehensive, evidence-based public health practice for early intervention. SBIRT identifies, reduces, and prevents problematic substance use, abuse and dependence in individuals at risk for substance use disorders as well as those with substance use disorders. SBIRT providers work to identify problematic substance use that increases risks for physical and emotional health problems, disease, injuries, poor job performance, and family and social problems and help to decrease their impact.

SBIRT practice involves quick screenings of individuals utilizing a brief intervention to identify behaviors and motivate change, this motivation combines multiple sets of skills including Motivational Interviewing techniques and referral to additional treatment as needed. Through this training, participants will become familiar with SBIRT and begin to understand how to incorporate the model in their practice. This training is particularly well suited to individuals working in prevention including: primary care physicians, mental health workers, guidance counselors, intake coordinators, case managers and in-home caregivers. The training will provide supportive techniques for the implementation of SBIRT including screening tools and emerging technology.

Trainers: Kathleen Callahan, MSW & Shannon Perkins,LMSW