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This course is designed to teach behavioral health providers about Colorado’s Enhanced Standardized Assessment (ESA) for children, youth, and families. Participants will learn the reasons Colorado is implementing the ESA, the required components of the ESA, and the process for conducting the ESA. Behavioral health providers are required to take this course to conduct ESAs.

While the course strives to provide an accurate and evidence-based approach to recognizing and responding to behavioral health disorders in jails, it is important to acknowledge certain limitations. The content, while current to the best of our knowledge, may not encompass all recent developments in this rapidly evolving field. The approaches discussed may not be universally applicable, as they are influenced by individual client factors and limitations in healthcare systems. All references have been peer-reviewed. Attendees are also encouraged to continuously seek out the latest research and guidelines to complement the information provided in this training.

This course is designed for Behavioral Health Professionals who are new to rural communities. We will examine rural strengths and resilience, unique challenges residents may face, including mental health stigma, and the diversity between rural communities in geographical locations and among rural residents with different identities. This course will provide the opportunity to build your skills in understanding mental health and physical health systems in rural Colorado, learning how to identify resources and referrals for your clients, and how to build your professional network in the community you serve. Additional topics will include understanding how policies impact the community and clients, navigating dual relationships, and clinical best practices.

People in jail or prison are over 10 times more likely to have a substance use disorder (SUD) than the general population.

As a behavioral health professional working with individuals who are incarcerated, your role in addressing this disparity is critical. This course provides an overview of how incarceration affects SUD treatment needs, examines both pharmacological and psychosocial treatment approaches, and underscores the importance of maintaining continuity of care across transitions.

Throughout the course, you will gain knowledge that will help you to provide more effective care and treatment for individuals with SUD in correctional settings, ultimately leading to better health outcomes during incarceration and after release.