These trainings cover screening, assessment, and treatment approaches for substance use disorders, including motivational strategies, risk reduction, and recovery support services.
Sponsored by the HHSC Substance Intervention, Treatment, and Texas Targeted Opioid Response Programs, SUD contractors have priority for these trainings, ensuring those directly involved in care have first access to essential resources and guidance.
Courses in this category are sorted by date, starting with the earliest, and are available for registration or scheduled as upcoming trainings.
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Available Courses
Trauma Informed Care (TIC) for Substance Use Disorders Virtual: October 7, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires reliable internet and a device with audio and a webcam – cell phones are not permitted.
9:00am-3:30pm CT
Trainer: Bryna Nation, LMSW
CEUs Offered: 5 hours
Ethics for Addictions Professionals Virtual: October 23, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires reliable internet and a device with audio and a webcam – cell phones are not permitted.
9:00am-12:00pm CST
Trainer: Tom Alexander, PhD, LPC
CEUs Offered: 3 hours
Risk Reduction & Overdose Prevention Virtual: October 28, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires reliable internet and a device with audio and a webcam – cell phones are not permitted.
9:00am-3:00pm CT
Trainer: CUCS Trainer
CEUs Offered: 4.5 hours
Preventing a Return to Substance Use: Skills to Help Maintain Sobriety During Difficult Times Virtual: November 13, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires reliable internet and a device with audio and a webcam – cell phones are not permitted.
9:00am-12:00pm CT
Trainer: Fredrick Dombrowski, PhD, LMHC, LPC, LADC, MAC ACS
CEUs Offered: 3 hours
Seeking Safety for SUD Virtual: November 16, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires reliable internet and a device with audio and a webcam – cell phones are not permitted.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Summer Krause, LPC, CADCIII
CEUs Offered: 6 hours
Professional Boundaries and Ethical Practice Virtual: November 17, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires reliable internet and a device with audio and a webcam – cell phones are not permitted.
9:00am-11:00am CDT
Trainer: Lena Sheffield, LMHC, CAP, MAC, CEDS
CEUs Offered: 2 hours
The Art of Person-Centered Documentation Virtual: December 8, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires a webcam and audio. Cellphones are not allowed.
9:00am-3:00pm CDT
Trainer: CUCS Trainer
CEUs Offered: 4.5 hours
Registration will open 4-6 weeks before training date.
Solution-Focused Case Management for Substance Use Providers: December 15, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires a webcam and audio. Cellphones are not allowed.
9:00am-12:00pm CDT
Trainer: Teri Pichot, LCSW, MAC, LAC
CEUs Offered: 3 hours
Registration will open 4-6 weeks before training date.
