Behavioral Health Trainings
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
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Available Trainings
Behavioral health trainings shared on this site are produced in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center. The trainings, which are designed specifically for mental health professionals and practitioners, cover specific areas related to behavioral health, ranging from understanding psychosis to working with justice-involved populations. The Division of Behavioral Health Office of Consumer Affairs also sponsors trainings for peer support specialists, providers, consumers, and families.
Select a speaker or topic below to see the accompanying videos and handouts for each training. Longer training videos have been broken out into several parts for ease of viewing. Please note that we are unable to offer CEs for viewing of recorded trainings at this time.
Newest Trainings
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Panel
for professionals in behavioral health and psychologists
Allison Aschoff, Jessica Barnes, Mindy Blair, Isaac French, Teresa Coder, Todd Reckling, and Bob Shueey
This training focuses on the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Panel training series discussing the CCBHC model in Nebraska, its impacts, key challenges, and emerging needs.
Homelessness Among Youth and Young Adults
for professionals in behavioral health, peer support, and psychology
Brittany Brakenhoff, Angela Gebhardt, & Sarah Cruz
This training session provides a foundational understanding of youth homelessness in Nebraska. The training focuses on prevalence, common risk factors, treatment challenges, and evidence-based clinical approaches.
Ethics: Managing Personal and Organizational Ethical Challenges
for psychologists, behavioral health and licensed mental health professionals
Dr. Mark Lukin
This program reviews several clinical cases with a focus on increasing skills in managing potential ethical challenges, both internal and external.
Upcoming Trainings
Close, Not Crossed: Ethics, Boundaries, and Self‑Care in Peer Support
for Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS)
Instructor: David Stoecker
Date/Time: May 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Central)
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The Aging Mind: Unique Behavioral Health Challenges in Older Adults
for psychologists, behavioral health and licensed mental health professionals
Instructors: Drs. Steven Wengel & George Blankenau
Date/Time: May 26, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Central)
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These training opportunities are made available to clinicians and other professionals who are interested in further developing their skills in areas of behavioral health. Thanks for visiting!
This training is funded in whole by funds from state funds subgranted from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health.