BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Continuing professional development for behavioral health, substance use, I/DD, and human services professionals.
LEARNING THAT SUPPORTS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Eastern AHEC provides high-quality continuing professional development opportunities for behavioral health, substance use, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and human services professionals across North Carolina.
Find learning that fits your role:
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS | COMMUNITY & SUPPORT TEAMS | CLINICAL & LEADERSHIP TEAMS |
|---|---|---|
| Social workers, licensed clinical mental health counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and substance use professionals. | Peer Support Specialists, case managers, school personnel, public health professionals, criminal justice personnel, and human services providers. | Nurses, allied health professionals, managers, and supervisors. |
Through collaborative partnerships with the ECU College of Health and Human Sciences, ECU Department of Psychology, ECU Counselor Education, ECU Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine,
UNC School of Social Work, UNC Department of Psychiatry, and Duke University Department of Psychiatry. Eastern AHEC delivers evidence-informed education that promotes professional growth, strengthens workforce capacity, and improves outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Eastern AHEC offers a variety of educational formats to meet the needs of today’s workforce, including:
- Live virtual training and webinars
- In-person training programs
- Half-day, full-day, and multi-day conferences
- Self-paced online learning opportunities
- Technical assistance and professional consultation
- Podcast and educational media offerings
- Customized onsite training for organizations and agencies of all sizes
- Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) training
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Depending on the program, participants may be eligible to receive:
- Continuing education contact hours
- Substance Abuse Counselor continuing education credit
- Public School Personnel credit
- NC Psychology Category A Credit
- NBCC Continuing Education Credit
Eastern AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 5645). Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit will be clearly identified. Eastern AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of its continuing education programs.
CONNECT WITH US!
Interested in planning a continuing education activity, training, conference, or workforce
development event? Our team can help design and deliver high-quality educational programming
tailored to your organization’s needs.
Contact us at: eahecmentalhealth@ecu.edu
VIEW OUR EDUCATION CALENDAR
AHEC Course Catalog
RESOURCES
NC DHHS: Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
North Carolina Psychology Board
North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board
North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board