The latest in ACORN's offering includes courses on integrated co-occurring disorders treatment. These online, self-paced trainings have been approved for continuing education hours (CE/CEUs). With funding from Oregon Health Authority (OHA), they are free of charge for learners around the globe. For questions about Oregon’s Integrated Co-occurring Disorders Program contact OHA program support at [email protected].

Who Should Attend

ACORN's integrated co-occurring disorders trainings are recommended for:

  • Counseling staff, peers, supervisors and licensed medical providers working in an approved Integrated Cooccurring Disorder treatment programs;

  • mental health counselors (MHC/LPC), marriage and family therapists (MFT/LMFT), art therapists (AT/LAT), social workers (SW/LSW/LCSW), psychologists, and other mental health providers;

  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC);

  • Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHAs); and

  • Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs).

ACORN

is committed to excellence.

ACORN has been approved by the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB) and the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) to provide continuing education courses. Additionally, ACORN has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7274. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ACORN is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Pricing

Free, with funding by Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

Note

All Staff (QMHA, QMHP, CADC, Supervisors, Peers, Licensed Medical Providers) working in Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Programs are required to complete ICD Program Fundamentals (1.5-hours CE) within 12 months of being assigned to provide Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Services.

 Counseling Staff working in Integrated Co-occurring Disorders Programs are required to complete all ICD Core Trainings (20-hours CE) within 12 months of being assigned to provide integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Services. All ICD Core Trainings are accessible but optional for Peers and LMP’s working in Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Services.

For questions about Oregon’s Integrated Co-occurring Disorders Program contact OHA program support at [email protected].

What Is Included

Each course includes a series of topics, also known as modules. Videos, presentations, readings, and/or sample handouts are provided under each module. You are free to take as much time as you need to review these resources. Once you have reviewed and mastered the content of each module, you will be required to pass a short quiz before proceeding to the next module. You must pass all of the quizzes before you are eligible for verification that you have successfully completed a course.

We suggest you take your time, view content as many times as you like, and access suggested readings and resources when possible. It is not necessary to complete a course in a single sitting. You are free to open and close a course as many times as you like.

We ask you to have an open attitude as you go through ACORN course. At times it may seem as if we are reviewing what you already know. However, paying close attention is likely to provide an opportunity to realize subtle differences and important nuances in mental health treatment and supervision. Finally, we hope you enjoy this learning format and that ACORN courses support your many contributions to mental health clinicians, clients, and agencies.

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Thank You

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Oregon Council on Problem Gambling (OCPG) logo
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