2nd Annual Winter Institute for Public Safety & Behavioral Health
 
Event Details
2nd Annual Winter Institute for Public Safety & Behavioral Health
Tuesday, February 18 - Thursday, February 20, 2020
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Arizona State University at the West campus
4701 W. Thunderbird Road
Glendale, Arizona, 85306
Event Description
Arizona State University’s Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy (CABHP) is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Winter Institute for Public Safety & Behavioral Health Conference being held Feb 18-20, 2020 at the ASU West Campus in Glendale, AZ. The conference brings together experts, leaders, and veterans from Public Safety sectors including: firefighters, police officers, criminal justice professionals, emergency medical responders, and emergency response coordinators for cross training opportunities with Behavioral Health professionals in order to craft a strong, integrated, coordinated community response.

The Winter Institute hosts over 225 public safety and behavioral health professionals addressing the diverse demands of individuals and agencies. Cross-training between departments, as well as behavioral health professionals, are vital components helping identify the most efficient, effective and ideal ways to help and serve your community. You’ll also learn how to recognize drug-induced behavioral symptoms, the best ways to respond, compassion/ work fatigue, trauma-informed response, and how to take a person-centered approach when responding to incidents.

Attendees will earn approximately 17 hours of CEUs depending on type. We will be providing the following continuing education:

NAADAC - Addictions Counseling: http://www.naadac.org/ which is typically accepted by most licensing and certification bodies.

NASW: Approved by National Association of Social Works, Arizona Chapter for licensed Social Workers.

APA: The Training Institute-Southwest Behavioral Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

NBCC: The Training Institute-Southwest Behavioral Health has been approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6368.

COJET: Approved by Arizona Courts for Committee on Judicial Education and Training

Please contact cabhp@asu.edu with any questions.