Course Summary
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.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of rural culture and lifeways to provide behavioral health care to individuals living in rural areas.
- Utilize adequate resources and services to provide behavioral health care to individuals living in rural areas.
- Apply cultural competency skills to provide behavioral health care to individuals living in rural areas.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows:
- 1 CE credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning
The University of Colorado is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Questions about CEU credits?
Course Duration
Content Contributors
- Paul Force-Emory Mackie, PhD, LISW
- Gabrielle Touchette, LCSW, LAC
