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
Preventing a Return to Substance Use: Skills to Help Maintain Sobriety During Difficult Times Virtual: July 10, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires a webcam and audio. Cellphones are not allowed.
9:00am-12:00pm CST
Trainer: Fredrick Dombrowski, PhD, LMHC, LPC, LADC, MAC ACS
CEUs Offered: 3 hours
Registration opens 4-6 weeks before training date.
Pharmacology and Medical Aspects of Addiction Virtual: July 22, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires a webcam and audio. Cellphones are not allowed.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Frances Patterson, PhD, LADAC II, MAC, QCS
CEUs Offered: 6 hours
Registration opens 4-6 weeks before training date.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for SUD: July 29-30, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires a webcam and audio. Cellphones are not allowed.
8:30am-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Dr. Patrick McElwaine
CEUs Offered: 12 hours
Registration will open 4-6 weeks before training date.
Motivational Interviewing: Basics and Skills in Behavioral Health Care Virtual: August 12, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires a webcam and audio. Cellphones are not allowed.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Frances Patterson, PhD, LADAC II, MAC, QCS
CEUs Offered: 6 hours
Registration opens 4-6 weeks before training date.
Trauma Informed Care (TIC) for Substance Use Disorders Virtual: August 13, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires a webcam and audio. Cellphones are not allowed.
9:00am-3:30pm CST
Trainer: Bryna Nation, LMSW
CEUs Offered: 5 hours
Registration will open 4-6 weeks before training dates.
Risk Reduction & Overdose Prevention Virtual: August 25, 2026
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires a webcam and audio. Cellphones are not allowed.
9:00am-3:00pm CST
Trainer: CUCS Trainer
CEUs Offered: 4.5 hours
Registration opens 4-6 weeks before training date.
