Integrated Care Training: Bridging Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Services in the BHSA Era

Registration & CEs $350.00

Seats

Training Dates

Day 1 - October 6, 2026, from 9:00AM to 12:00 PM (PST)

Day 2 - October 8, 2026, from 9:00AM to 12:00 PM (PST).

Training Description

Through implementation of the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), California providers are expected to broaden their approach to behavioral health by strengthening the integration of mental health and substance use disorder services while emphasizing prevention, early intervention, equitable access, workforce development, and coordinated systems of care. This transformation calls for stronger cross-disciplinary collaboration among behavioral health providers, SUD treatment professionals, healthcare organizations, county systems, and community-based partners to ensure individuals receive seamless, whole-person support throughout the continuum of care.

Despite overwhelming evidence and broad clinical consensus that co-occurring disorders should be addressed and treated simultaneously, systems of care continue to operate in silos—often leading to fragmented care and poorer outcomes. Integrated treatment where addiction and mental health disorders are treated at the same time often by the same team leads to:

Better engagement and retention
Reduced use
Improved psychiatric/psychological symptoms
Lower relapse rates
Reduced hospitalization

This workshop provides an overview of Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders (ITCD) for behavioral health providers. Participants will explore why co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders are most effectively addressed through integrated, stage-matched approaches rather than siloed systems of care. This training provides participants with practical skills and implementation strategies that strengthen integrated service delivery and align with emerging BHSA priorities.

Upon completing the live virtual training, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance for attending the training.

Trainer: Darla Belflower, LCSW

Delivery Method: Live Virtual Via Zoom

Prerequisites: None

CE Hours: Pending Approval

Target Audience: Behavioral health team members including clinicians, peers, case managers, social workers, counselors, and supervisors.

There is no known commercial support for this webinar.

All training materials will be provided the week prior to the training.

Refund Policy

By registering for this training, you agree to be responsible for the full registration fee, regardless of attendance. Refunds will be honored if a written cancellation request is received at least five (5) business days prior to the first day of the training. All approved refunds will be subject to a $25.00 processing fee, which will be deducted from the total refund amount. Please allow up to six (6) weeks from the date of the cancellation request for refunds to be processed.

Continuing Education

All activities in this training are offered for continuing education credit excluding any breaks. CE Certificates of Completion will be emailed within two weeks of processing your completed online evaluation.

PSYCHOLOGISTS - APA

California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

CCAPP

CIBHS is an approved provider for California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) continuing education units (Provider number 5-98-408-0227).

CADTP

CIBHS is an approved provider for California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) continuing education credits. CIBHS maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. (Provider number 204)

LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs

CIBHS is an approved provider for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) to sponsor continuing education. CIBHS maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for TBD hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. (Provider Number70799)

RN

CIBHS is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17140 for TBD contact hours.

Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists

Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists are eligible to earn TBD continuing education hours as CIBHS is a CalMHSA-approved CE training provider.

California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 8102. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Participants are responsible for verifying with their state licensing board that NBCC Continuing Education (CE) credits are accepted.

For questions, comments, or grievances about this CE course content or delivery, or to request special accommodations, please email Robin Texeira at rtexeira@cibhs.org.