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National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care

About the Course

The purpose of this course is to offer crisis intervention skills centered on SAMHSA’s National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care. This course delves into SAMHSA’s framework, equipping participants with the tools to develop or expand crisis safety nets for young individuals and families. Through expert recommendations, research-based best practices, and insights from leading programs, attendees will gain practical knowledge and strategies for effectively responding to crises involving youth. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the transition from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, including its significance and implications for crisis intervention in behavioral health. In addition, explore the urgent need for developmentally appropriate crisis response services for youth, identifying gaps in current systems and recognizing the unique challenges faced by young individuals in crisis situations. And finally Learn to implement SAMHSA’s National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care, including core principles and recommended frameworks for crisis response, such as crisis call centers, mobile response teams, and crisis receiving and stabilization services.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care created by SAMHSA in 2022.

Publication Date

2022

Course Material Author

SAMHSA

SAMHSA authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Kathryn Held

Kathryn Held, Psy. D associate and CADC III, is an individual therapist at Visions adolescent treatment centers. With a decade of experience in the mental health field, Kathryn specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and the OCD spectrum. Kathryn also has expertise in working with LGBTQ+ adolescents while navigating complex family systems. Her current research projects include adolescent suicide and the use of OCD art interventions in anxiety and OCD treatment. She is trained in CBT, ACT and Exposure and Response Prevention. Her empathetic and artistic approach helps support, educate, and instill agency in her clients. Prior to joining the Visions team, Kathryn worked in various treatment settings including detox, sober living, and as the Program Director of a dual diagnosis outpatient treatment center.

Recommended For

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for intermediate and above levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Understand the Transition to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
  2. Explore Developmentally Appropriate Crisis Response Services for Youth
  3. Within the healthcare team, utilize SAMHSA's Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care.

Availability

This course is available starting Mar 27th, 2024 and expires Mar 26th, 2034

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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Course Number 103462
2.75 CE credit hours
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  • Reading-Based Online
Exam Fee $16.42
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