National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
The Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) - Suicide Training. Lane County frequently holds free of charge training for the community. Contact Roger Brubaker at (541) 682-8731 to find out when the next training is. You can also take an online course immediately from the QPR Institute.
 
SafeTALK is a half-day training program from LivingWorks that teaches participants to recognize and engage persons who might be having thoughts of suicide and to connect them with community resources trained in suicide intervention. There is a cost for the training/materials.

Download the Columbia Community Suicide Screening Tool for Clinicians

PRIME Peer Program through HIV Alliance is a response to substance overdose in Lane County. Peers will help you with getting basic needs met and provide resources to treatment when you want it. 
Community brochure - or - Program description

Mental Health America (MHA) released a new report, “Creating Better Care for Adults with Comorbid Chronic Conditions,” which explores the experiences of adults with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions and provides recommendations for providers to address barriers to initiating treatment, improve patient engagement, and create better care. 

Click here for Oregon Health Authority's "Reducing Opioid Overdose and Misuse" webpage with resources for pain management and opiate use disorder. 

Mental Health First Aid is a national non-profit health promotion charity and teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. There are population-focused training models available including healthcare professionals. Virtual classes coming soon.

Mental Health First Aid for Fire and EMS focuses on the unique experiences and needs of firefighters and EMS personnel and is a valuable resource that can make a difference in their lives, their families’ lives and the communities in which they live. Firefighters and EMS workers learn about the importance of early intervention and how, as first responders, they can intervene in the field and provide direct assistance to someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. Learn more: download the Mental Health First Aid for Fire and EMS one-pager.

RACISM in Perinatal & Pediatric Health: Virtual Workshop Series for Oregon Health Professionals. A 6-week series with primary topics on Anti-Racism and Advocacy. There is a cost for this workshop as well as for the CEUs. 

Stanford University Manager Anti-Racism Toolkit, to support dialogue about racism within a community and engage and unite that community in actions that will advance racial justice (this toolkit uses Stanford staff). 

CDC Workplace Health Model

WHO Healthy Workplace Framework and Model:
Background and Supporting Literature and Practices

Oregon Health Reform: Tackling Oregon's Inpatient Mental Health Crisis presentation materials

Motivational Interviewing: Communication Skills to Support Patient-Centered Care presentation from SAMHSA
- Motivational Interviewing: Communication Skills to Support Patient-Centered Care developed by the SAMHSA Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center 

SAMHSA’s Practitioner Training webpage contains a directory of all SAMHSA training and technical assistance centers. Trainings and events can be accessed by visiting the individual centers. In addition, the SAMHSA Technology Transfer Centers (TTC) program contains a list of trainings for the three TTCs.

Reaction to Difficult Experience from the Pandemic, information on common disorders and reactions that people are experiencing.

MHACBO has put together some organizations that are offering free CEUs online. View the document here.

AffordableCollegesOnline.org produces resources and tools related to higher education with an eye on affordability and accreditation. Helping students and prospective students make the right choices for their unique situations.

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/support-for-recovering-student-addicts/ 

This is a link for recovering addicts looking to use their experiences to help others as an addiction counselors. This resource reviews the various courses students would take, the certifications & licensure needed to practice, as well as scholarships to aid in covering the costs of school. 

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/best-online-masters-in-addiction-counseling/ 

Screening tools: 
Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Take a mental health test.

Visit the National Institute on Drug Abuse "Screening and Assessment Tools Chart" for evidence-based screening tools and assessment resource materials.

SBIRT: Now More Than Ever, a Mental Health/Substance Use Technology Transfer Center Network presentation

        ~~~ Download a 1-page list of the below tools here. ~~~
Substance Use Screening Tools:
• National Institute of Drug Use Quick Screen
• Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT)
• CAGE Substance Use Screening Tool (web based)
   CAGE Print Version
Cognitive Screening Tools:
• Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) - Description
   SLUMS Print Version
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) - Description
  MoCA Self-Assessment (interactive)
  MoCA Print Version
Anxiety Screening Tools:
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist - Description
  PTSD Civilian Version
• Primary Care PTSD Screen - Description and Information 
   Print version 5-item Screen  
• General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) web-based interactive
   Print version GAD-7 Form
• Life Events Checklist - Description and Information
  Standard Self-Report
  Extended Self-Report
  Interview Version with Abuse Ratings
Depression Screening Tools:
• Social Connectedness Scale 
• Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item- Description
  PHQ-9 Self-Assessment (web based)
  PHQ-9 Print Form

Visit the Lane County LaneCare "Provider Information" for OHP Providers.

Telehealth Billing for OR Insurance Companies, and article by MyOregon.gov

Rural Health Care and Medicaid Telehealth Flexibilities, and Guidance Regarding Section 1009 of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (Pub. L. 115-271), entitled Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth. Read it from CMS here.