Non-Academic Training
This section was last updated on May 13, 2020
DHHS-SAMHS is in the process of creating standard non-academic training curriculum for the eight Competency Domains, using a train-the-trainer model for dissemination. As each curriculum is completed and available for a train-the-trainer session, trainers can apply.
NA Trainer Standards V2, current as of November 21, 2019.
NA Trainer Application Form (last page of the above trainer standards).
Domain 8 Vocational Support Train-the-Trainer: June 26, 29, & 30, 8:30-10:30AM to be held by Zoom video conference. For details on how to apply, please see the NA Training Standards above.
NOTE: You are required to apply for and attend a separate Train-the-Trainer session for each MHRT/C domain you wish to teach, even if you have applied in the past for a different domain.
If you have previously applied and were approved for another domain, you have met the core non-academic MHRT/C standards and it is not necessary to re-submit the same materials, e.g. official transcripts, reference letters, etc. However, you must meet the trainer-specific requirements for each domain you wish to teach.
For each additional domain you are applying to teach, please forward the following documentation:
- Completed application form
- Documentation of professional development over the past two years in content areas related to the applicable domain
- One reference letter specifically addressing practical knowledge of content in applicable domain
If you are a new Train-the-Trainer applicant, please see the 2019 MHRT/C Non-Academic Trainer Standards above.
Please Note: The Center for Learning does not accept registrations for MHRT/C Non-Academic courses. You must contact the instructor directly to register for their course. Since we list the information provided to us as we receive it, this list may not be inclusive.
List last updated: February 19, 2020
Domain
& Course Dates
Course
Location
Class Limit
& Course Fee
Instructor
Registration Contact Info
Domain 1
POSTPONED. New dates to be posted once it is rescheduled
Tri-County Mental Health Services
1155 Lisbon St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
15
$300
Jessica Lachance, MSW, LCSW-CC
jlachance@tcmhs.org
Individuals interested in taking a non-academic course must apply directly through the trainer.
The following instructors are approved to teach the Standard Non-Academic Curriculum for Domain 1 through January 1, 2023.
Instructor Name
Agency Affiliation
Phone
Pamela Boivin
Riverside Training & Education Center
(207) 931-7461
RiversideTec@gmail.com
Kristin Caffier
SequelCare of Maine
(484) 221-0648
kjc428@yahoo.com
Catherine Chichester
Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine
(207) 939-1913
cchichester@ccsme.org
Cathleen Dunlap
Paramount Behavioral Services
(207) 399-3263
cathleen.dunlap@paramountbehavioral.com
Amber Elliott
Alternative Wellness Services
and The Opportunity Alliance
amberelliott@awsmaine.com or
Amber.Elliott@opportunityalliance.org
Vickie Fisher
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
(207) 441-8525
vfisher@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Aaron Fortin
Graham Behavioral Services
(207) 626-0003 x117
afortin@gbsmaine.com
Mary Gagnon
Health Affiliates Maine
(207) 333-3278 x222
mary.gagnon@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
Melissa Gattine
Maine Behavioral HealthCare
(207) 661-6317
gattim@mainebehavioralhealthcare.org
Kristianna Hall
Gateway Community Services
(207) 536-1590
krista.hall@gatewaycommunityservice.org
Linnea Hofmeister
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
lhofmeister@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Mark Kavanaugh
Kennebec Valley Community College
(207) 431-2256
mkavanaugh@kvcc.me.edu
Jessica Lachance
Tri-County Mental Health Services
(207) 344-1839
jlachance@tcmhs.org
Debra McIntyre
Eastern Maine Community College
(207) 290-5486
dmcintyre@emcc.edu
Christopher Morse
The Northern Lighthouse
(207) 554-8167
csmorse77@gmail.com
Deanne Ochoa-Durrell
Assistance Plus
(207) 692-7889
dochoa-durrell@assistanceplus.com
Georgana Prudhomme
Kennebec Behavioral Health
(207) 899-9066
gprudhomme@kbhmaine.org
Chad White
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
(207) 399-5609
cwhite@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Individuals interested in taking a non-academic course must apply directly through the trainer.
The following instructors are approved to teach the Standard Non-Academic Curriculum for Domain 2 through July 1, 2023.
Instructor Name
Agency Affiliation
Phone
Julia Abernethy
Maine Behavioral Healthcare
(207) 632-8825
jabernethy@mainebehavioralhealthcare.org
Pamela Boivin
Riverside Training & Education Center
(207) 931-7461
RiversideTec@gmail.com
Marylena Chaisson
Health Affiliates Maine
(207) 779-7722
Marylena.Chaisson@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
Catherine Chichester
Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine
(207) 939-1913
cchichester@ccsme.org
Danielle Cowette
Northern Light Health
(207) 944-7635
dcowette@northernlight.org
Cathleen Dunlap
Paramount Behavioral Services
(207) 399-3263
cathleen.dunlap@paramountbehavioral.com
Amber Elliott
Alternative Wellness Services
and The Opportunity Alliance
amberelliott@awsmaine.com or
Amber.Elliott@opportunityalliance.org
Vickie Fisher
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
(207) 441-8525
vfisher@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Aaron Fortin
Graham Behavioral Services
(207) 626-0003 x117
afortin@gbsmaine.com
Mary Gagnon
Health Affiliates Maine
(207) 333-3278 x222
mary.gagnon@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
Kristianna Hall
Gateway Community Services
(207) 536-1590
krista.hall@gatewaycommunityservice.org
Linnea Hofmeister
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
lhofmeister@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Emily Hunnefeld
MAS Community Health
(207) 561-9533
ehunnefeld@mashomecare.com
Mark Kavanaugh
Kennebec Valley Community College
(207) 431-2256
mkavanaugh@kvcc.me.edu
Jessica Lachance
Tri-County Mental Health Services
(207) 344-1839
jlachance@tcmhs.org
Tamera Longfellow
Northern Light Health
(207) 944-7635
tlongfellow@northernlight.org
Debra McIntyre
Eastern Maine Community College
(207) 290-5486
dmcintyre@emcc.edu
Steven Nesky
Sweetser
(207) 294-4417
SNesky@sweetser.org
Deanne Ochoa-Durrell
Assistance Plus
(207) 692-7889
dochoa-durrell@assistanceplus.com
Chad White
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
(207) 399-5609
cwhite@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Jason White
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
(207) 542-4301
jwhite@mainebehavioralhealth.org
To be announced in the future.
For those working to finish certification under the 2008 Guidelines, here are some resources for Non-Academic Trainings. These courses will be accepted only through June 30, 2020.
Amethyst Training & Consulting
Or call: 592-3412 for schedule. Amethyst offers all ten MHRT/Community required courses as non-academic trainings. Most trainings are conducted in Augusta. Please consult their website for more information. Note: MHRT/C Courses must be taught by Stephanie Truman, except Vocational Aspects of Disaiblities, which must be taught by BOTH Stephanie Truman and Linda Learnard.
Newhouse Training
Courses that are currently approved and taught by Angie Newhouse are:
Introduction to Community Mental Health
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Interviewing & Counseling
Crisis Identification & Resolution
Cultural Competency/Diversity
Case Management
Mental Health & Aging
York County Shelter Programs
(207) 324-1137
Courses that are currently approved and taught by Jennifer Ouellette are:
Introduction to Community Mental Health
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Supported Employment Web-based trainings offers two different courses:
- “Supported Competitive Employment for Individuals with Mental Illness”
- “Supported Employment Web-based Certificate Series” offered in partnership with APSE (Advancing Employment, Connecting People)
Syntiro oversees the Employment for ME Workforce Development System. They occasionally offer ACRE-certified Employment Specialist trainings, which are accepted toward Vocational Aspects of Disabilities. On their website, click on the Calendar link for upcoming trainings.
SAMHS has approved the combination of the four workshops listed below to meet the Vocational Aspects of Disabilities requirement toward Full MHRT/C certification:
- Earn the 18 module online Job Coach Credential training.
- Complete the follow-up face-to-face Fading Supports training within 6 months of the above. Details are at the above link.
- Complete the Work & Benefits Navigator Training (check Registration link for dates/locations).
- Complete the Creating a Culture of Employment Training
Link and dates will be updated as soon as they are available.