Crisis Response Training
Free · On-demand · 0.5 CE hour · Learn at your own pace
On-Demand Course
at your pace and convenience
This course is approved for 0.5 continuing education (CE) hour. To earn CE hours, you will need to complete 1) all required course activities and 2) the course evaluation survey. A Certificate of Completion will be made available on the Student Dashboard upon course completion.
What You'll Learn
After completing this course, you will be better prepared to:
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recognize signs and risk factors associated with problem gambling;
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explain what people can expect when they reach out to the Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline; and
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guide individuals in crisis to the help and resources they may need
A Note on This Course's Content
This course discusses suicide risk and prevention in the context of peer-support training. We recognize that some learners may bring personal or lived experience to this topic. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visiting 988lifeline.org
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for professionals who provide immediate, short-term support to individuals experiencing acute emotional, mental health, substance use, or situational distress. The course is appropriate for both clinical and non-clinical professionals whose roles involve responding to people in crisis and helping stabilize immediate needs. Intended participants may include:
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988 and crisis helpline operators,
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Crisis intervention workers and crisis response professionals
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Behavioral health professionals who provide crisis support
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Certified Gambling Addiction Counselors (CGACs)
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors (CADCs)
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Licensed clinicians
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Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHAs)
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Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs)
Who Developed This Course
OHA Instructor Andrew Cartmill
Andrew Cartmill was a Communication and Education Specialist with Washington County's Addiction Services Program for 26 years. He is a certified Master Trainer for QPR, an evidence based suicide prevention training model. In addition, he creates and voices public service announcements concerning health and wellness, audiobooks, and educational media, including digital educational and training content.
What About CE Hours
Certificate of Completion will be made available on the Student Dashboard after you complete all required course activities and the course evaluation survey.
ACORN is approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), Provider ID: 26-0044, to provide continuing education courses. Although ACORN is approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, this training does not qualify for NBCC credits.
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