GOBHI Training Courses for Providers
GOBHI offers a variety of training with topics to support the continuing education of providers, and to increase providers' knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality services to consumers.
Questions about trainings? Contact GOBHI Compliance Team compliance@gobhi.org
Upcoming Courses:
OABHI GOBHI Ethics Series 2026
Kai Nichols OABHI presents ~ 3 part series designed to provide 6 Ethics CEU's required for MHACBO recertification. Register for 1 or all 3.
Audience
Behavioral Health Workforce
Details
May 14th ~ 10a-noon Mental Health & Older Adults in Rural Communities
Learn about common Mental Health challenges Rural Older Adults face, and the Ethics of providing Evidenced Based Interventions designed specifically for the Older Demographic.
June 11th ~ 10a-noon Project Visibility
A review of the history associated with the challenges faced by our Rural LGBTQ2A+ neighbors and friends in accessing equitable healthcare and particpating in the healthcare decisions of their loved ones.
June 15th ~ 10a-noon Creating Connection
Loneliness & Isolation are associated with nearly every Behavioral and Physical Health Concern. Older Adults in Rural communities are disproportionately impacted ~ The Surgeon General is calling it a "Behavioral Health Crisis" Learn about Dr. Emily Byerly's "Connection Planning" and Evidence-based Cirriculum for Older Adults designed to Create Values-Based Connection
In-person | Virtual |
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No | Yes |
Ethics & Core Competencies of Peer Support
Peer support is grounded in shared lived experience, ethical responsibility, and skillful connection. Ethics protect the relationship, while core competencies ensure peer supporters can offer hope, empowerment, and practical support without crossing into clinical roles.
Audience
Peer Support/ Behavioral Health Workforce
Details
Thursday May 21st, 2026
1:00pm - 2:30pm (PST)
*More dates/times to come.
Duration: 1.5 hours
CEU's: Yes (MHACBO)
In-person | Virtual |
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No | Yes |
Self-Care for Peer Workers
Self-care training helps peer workers maintain wellness, prevent burnout, and sustain their recovery while supporting others. Because peer work is rooted in lived experience, intentional self-care is an ethical responsibility, not a luxury.
Audience
Peer Support/ Behavioral Health Workforce
Details
Tuesday June 2nd, 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm (PST)
*More dates/times to come.
Duration: 1 Hour
CEU's: Yes (MHACBO)
In-person | Virtual |
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No | Yes |
GOBHI Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative Workforce Training Series 2026 Part I
Build your knowledge and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of older adults. Join the GOBHI OABHI team for a series of 1.5-hour trainings.
Audience
Workforce
Details
GOBHI Older Adult Behavioral Health InitiativeTraining Series 2026 Part I
Build your knowledge and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of
older adults.
Feb. 10th Intersection of Acquired Brain Injury and Dementia
10-11:30am with Sarah Foidel
April 14th Enhancing Engagement and Preventive Care for Older Adults
10-11:30 am with Nirmala Dhar
June 9th Catatonia in Older Adults: S y n d r o m e o f Movement and Behavior 1 0 - 1 1 : 3 0 a m with Ruthy Lindvall
Use the links or QR Codes below to register for one, some, or all sessions.
All trainings on Zoom
MHACHBO CEUs
NASW CEUs pending*
In-person | Virtual |
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No | Yes |
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training
Build your confidence and capability to help someone in crisis with this three-step, evidence-based training.
Audience
Professionals, volunteers and community members
Details
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can
learn to help save a life from suicide.
People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.
Also covered information about preventing suicide among older adults populations.
QPR can be learned in our Gatekeeper course. Choose from the one of the following three sessions that best works with your schedule.
We will also provide a special 2 hours session which will include a focus on the Veteran population
Virtual Zoom Training
QPR 1 hour Session
March 5th 1-2pm
Sept 3rd 1-2pm
Special Veterans Addition
Nov 5th 1-3pm
In-person | Virtual |
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No | Yes |
GOBHI Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative
Workforce Training Series 2026 Part 2
Build your knowledge and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of
older adults.
Audience
Workforce
Details
GOBHI Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative
Training Series 2026 Part II
Build your knowledge and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of
older adults.
Sept. 22nd Falls Screening and Assessment for Falls Prevention
10-11:30am
with Laura Byerly
Nov. 3rd UTI Prevention
10-11:30 am
with Katie Drago
Dec. 8th Drug Induced Movement Disorders
1 0 - 1 1 : 3 0 a m
with Ruthy Lindvall
In-person | Virtual |
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No | Yes |
Privacy and Security Training
An overview of Privacy and Security, a historical timeline and updates. Including practical application for behavioral health workforce staff.
Audience
Behavioral Health Professionals
Details
GOBHI Lunch and Learn
Privacy and Security
Wednesday October 21st, 2026
12 - 1 PM
In-person | Virtual |
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No | Yes |