Non-Academic Training
This section was last updated on June 30, 2023
DHHS-OBH is 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.
An individual must complete a minimum of 30 hours of training in a Domain’s knowledge competencies to meet that Domain requirement.
Currently, seven of the eight Domains are available.
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: September 7, 2023
Domain
& Course Dates
Course
Location
Class Limit
& Course Fee
Instructor
Registration Contact Info
Domain 8
September 12, 14, & 15, 2023
9 am – 4pm
AND September 18, & 21, 2023
1 pm – 7pm
by Video conference
Health Affiliates Maine
CCSME is handling registration for this event.
20
$250
Marylena Chaisson
Registration website: https://ccsme.org
Registration Questions: Casey Coddaire at: (207) 878-6170
or ccoddaire@ccsme.org
Domain 7
September 18, 19, 20, 25, & 26, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30pm
by Video conference
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
Augusta and Skowhegan
25
$229
Linnea Hofmeister
lhofmeister
@mainebehavioralhealth.org
(207) 458-3877
Domain 7
September 26, 28, October 3, 5, & 9, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30pm
by Video conference
Riverside Training & Education Center
841 Riverside Dr.
Augusta, ME 04330
30
$300
Dr. Pamela Boivin
Website: https://www.riversidetec.com
Info:
Support@riversidetec.com
888-216-1440
Domain 1
October 2, 3, 4, 16, & 17, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30pm
by Video conference
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
Augusta and Skowhegan
25
$229
Linnea Hofmeister
lhofmeister
@mainebehavioralhealth.org
(207) 458-3877
Domain 1
October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023
8:30 am – 4 pm
by Video conference
Paramount Behavioral Services
224 Main St.
Waterville, ME 04901
25
$275
$250 if 2 or more sign-up from same agency at same time.
Cathleen Dunlap
rebecca.dunlap
@paramountbehavioral.com
(207) 660-9124
Domain 1
October 12, 17, 19, 23, & 25, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30pm
by Video conference
Riverside Training & Education Center
841 Riverside Dr.
Augusta, ME 04330
30
$300
Dr. Pamela Boivin
Website: https://www.riversidetec.com
Info:
Support@riversidetec.com
888-216-1440
Domain 8
October 23 – 27, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30pm
by Video conference
Alternative Wellness Services
15
$300
Amber Elliott
Website: https://alternativewellnessservices.com/training-registration/
Info:
itraining@awsmaine.com
(207) 494-8010
Domain 3
October 30, November 2, 7, 9, & 14, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30pm
by Video conference
Riverside Training & Education Center
841 Riverside Dr.
Augusta, ME 04330
30
$300
Dr. Pamela Boivin
Website: https://www.riversidetec.com
Info:
Support@riversidetec.com
888-216-1440
Domain 2
November 1, 3, 6, 8, & 10, 2023
8:30 am – 4 pm
by Video conference
Paramount Behavioral Services
224 Main St.
Waterville, ME 04901
25
$275
$250 if 2 or more sign-up from same agency at same time.
Cathleen Dunlap
rebecca.dunlap
@paramountbehavioral.com
(207) 660-9124
Domain 2
November 6, 7, 8, 20, & 21, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30pm
by Video conference
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
Augusta and Skowhegan
25
$229
Linnea Hofmeister
lhofmeister
@mainebehavioralhealth.org
(207) 458-3877
Domain 4
November 16, 28, 30, December 4, & 6, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30pm
by Video conference
Riverside Training & Education Center
841 Riverside Dr.
Augusta, ME 04330
30
$300
Dr. Pamela Boivin
Website: https://www.riversidetec.com
Info:
Support@riversidetec.com
888-216-1440
Domain 3
December 1, 4, 6, 8, & 11, 2023
8:30 am – 4 pm
by Video conference
Paramount Behavioral Services
224 Main St.
Waterville, ME 04901
25
$275
$250 if 2 or more sign-up from same agency at same time.
Cathleen Dunlap
rebecca.dunlap
@paramountbehavioral.com
(207) 660-9124
Domain 3
December 4, 5, 6, 18, & 19, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30pm
by Video conference
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
Augusta and Skowhegan
25
$229
Linnea Hofmeister
lhofmeister
@mainebehavioralhealth.org
(207) 458-3877
NEW! For trainers of the MHSS curriculum and the MHRT/C non-academic domain training, there is now a page containing supplemental material, (link opens in a new page) shared by other approved trainers. If you have material you would like to share, please send it to cfl-muskie@maine.edu.
RESCHEDULED MHRT/C Domain 5 NA Curriculum Train-the-Trainer Save-the-Dates: September 27 & 29, 2023.
NA Trainer Standards V3, current as of March 12, 2021.
NA-Trainer-Application (last page of the above trainer standards).
NA Training Notification Form (Used by approved trainers to send notice of a non-academic training they are offering.)
Trainer Renewal Form (Used by approved trainers to renew their trainer certification for a specific Domain course.)
NOTE: You are required to 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
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 December 31, 2025.
Instructor Name
Agency Affiliation
Phone
Pamela Boivin
Riverside Training & Education Center
(207) 931-7461
admin@riversidetec.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
(207) 494-8010
amberelliott@awsmaine.com
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
(207) 458-3877
lhofmeister@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Jessica Lachance
Tri-County Mental Health Services
jlachance@tcmhs.org
Debra McIntyre
Eastern Maine Community College
(207) 290-5486
DMcIntyre@emcc.edu
Deanne Ochoa-Durrell
Assistance Plus
(207) 692-7889
dochoa-durrell@assistanceplus.com
Georgana Prudhomme
Kennebec Behavioral Health
(207) 616-8632
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 June 30, 2026.
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
admin@riversidetec.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
(207) 494-8010
amberelliott@awsmaine.com
Aaron Fortin
Graham Behavioral Services
(207) 626-0003 x117
afortin@gbsmaine.com
Kristianna Hall
Gateway Community Services
(207) 536-1590
krista.hall@gatewaycommunityservice.org
Linnea Hofmeister
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
(207) 458-3877
lhofmeister@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Deanne Ochoa-Durrell
Assistance Plus
(207) 453-4708
dochoa-durrell@assistanceplus.com
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 3 through January 1, 2024.
Instructor Name
Agency Affiliation
Phone
Pamela Boivin
Riverside Training & Education Center
(207) 931-7461
admin@riversidetec.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
Cathleen Dunlap
Paramount Behavioral Services
(207) 399-3263
cathleen.dunlap@paramountbehavioral.com
Amber Elliott
Alternative Wellness Services
(207) 494-8010
amberelliott@awsmaine.com
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
(207) 458-3877
lhofmeister@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Mark Kavanaugh
Kennebec Valley Community College
(207) 431-2256
mkavanaugh@kvcc.me.edu
Jessica Lachance
Tri-County Mental Health Services
jlachance@tcmhs.org
Thomas Lusth
Break of Day Mental Health Group
(207) 882-6594
thomasl@breakofdaymhg.com
Debra McIntyre
Independent Contractor
(207) 290-5486
smartdj7190@gmail.com
Bethany Mitchell
Northern Light Health
(207) 944-4069
bjmitchell@northernlight.org
Steven Nesky
Sweetser
(207) 294-4417
SNesky@sweetser.org
Deanne Ochoa-Durrell
Assistance Plus
(207) 692-7889
dochoa-durrell@assistanceplus.com
Georgana Prudhomme
Kennebec Behavioral Health
(207) 616-8632
gprudhomme@kbhmaine.org
Chad White
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
(207) 399-5609
cwhite@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Jason White
PREP Group , LLC
(207) 542-4301
jwhite@prepgroup.info
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 4 through July 1, 2024.
Instructor Name
Agency Affiliation
Phone
Claudie Blackburn
The CDM Group
(717) 571-9562
claudiablpsy@gmail.com
Pamela Boivin
Riverside Training & Education Center
(207) 931-7461
admin@riversidetec.com
Catherine Chichester
Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine
(207) 939-1913
cchichester@ccsme.org
Julie Clark
Maine Behavioral Healthcare
(207) 240-0709
clarkj12@mainebehavioralhealthcare.org
Cathleen Dunlap
Paramount Behavioral Services
(207) 399-3263
cathleen.dunlap@paramountbehavioral.com
Amber Elliott
Alternative Wellness Services
(207) 494-8010
amberelliott@awsmaine.com
Rachelle Enders
Northern Light Health
(207) 974-7461
renders@northernlight.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
(207) 458-3877
lhofmeister@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Mark Kavanaugh
Kennebec Valley Community College
(207) 431-2256
mkavanaugh@kvcc.me.edu
Jessica Lachance
Tri-County Mental Health Services
jlachance@tcmhs.org
Debra McIntyre
Independent Contractor
(207) 290-5486
smartdj7190@gmail.com
Deanne Ochoa-Durrell
Assistance Plus
(207) 692-7889
dochoa-durrell@assistanceplus.com
Georgana Prudhomme
Kennebec Behavioral Health
(207) 616-8632
gprudhomme@kbhmaine.org
Noreen Sprague
(207) 491-6425
nsprague61@outlook.com
Mary Beth Twomey
The Opportunity Alliance
(207) 712-3789
MaryBeth.Twomey@opportunityalliance.org
Caroleann Walker
MAS Community Health
(207) 322-7490
cwalker@mascommunityhealth.com
Angela Ward
R&K Wellness and Mental Health
(207) 458-7725
angela.ward@wellnessrk.com
Jason White
PREP Group , LLC
(207) 542-4301
jwhite@prepgroup.info
To be announced in the future.
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 6 through July 1, 2024.
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
admin@riversidetec.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
Cathleen Dunlap
Paramount Behavioral Services
(207) 399-3263
cathleen.dunlap@paramountbehavioral.com
Amber Elliott
Alternative Wellness Services
(207) 494-8010
amberelliott@awsmaine.com
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
(207) 458-3877
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
jlachance@tcmhs.org
Debra McIntyre
Independent Contractor
(207) 290-5486
smartdj7190@gmail.com
Deanne Ochoa-Durrell
Assistance Plus
(207) 692-7889
dochoa-durrell@assistanceplus.com
Georgana Prudhomme
Kennebec Behavioral Health
(207) 616-8632
gprudhomme@kbhmaine.org
Ericka Roy
R&K Wellness and Mental Health
(207) 850-3026
ericka.roy@wellnessrk.com
Noreen Sprague
(207) 491-6425
nsprague61@outlook.com
Chad White
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
(207) 399-5609
cwhite@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Jason White
PREP Group , LLC
(207) 542-4301
jwhite@prepgroup.info
Margaret Zall
The Opportunity Alliance
(207) 653-0946
margaret.zall@opportunityalliance.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 7 through January 1, 2025.
Instructor Name
Agency Affiliation
Phone
Claudie Blackburn
The CDM Group
(717) 571-9562
claudiablpsy@gmail.com
Pamela Boivin
Riverside Training & Education Center
(207) 931-7461
admin@riversidetec.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
(207) 494-8010
amberelliott@awsmaine.com
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
(207) 458-3877
lhofmeister@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Mark Kavanaugh
Kennebec Valley Community College
(207) 431-2256
mkavanaugh@kvcc.me.edu
Jessica Lachance
Tri-County Mental Health Services
jlachance@tcmhs.org
Debra McIntyre
Independent Contractor
(207) 290-5486
smartdj7190@gmail.com
Deanne Ochoa-Durrell
Assistance Plus
(207) 692-7889
dochoa-durrell@assistanceplus.com
Georgana Prudhomme
Kennebec Behavioral Health
(207) 616-8632
gprudhomme@kbhmaine.org
Amanda Ricci
Lifeline for ME
(207) 320-3299
amanda@lifelineforme.org
Ericka Roy
R&K Wellness and Mental Health
(207) 660-7998
ericka.roy@wellnessrk.com
Noreen Sprague
(207) 491-6425
nsprague61@outlook.com
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 8 through June 30, 2026.
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
admin@riversidetec.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
Cathleen Dunlap
Paramount Behavioral Services
(207) 399-3263
cathleen.dunlap@paramountbehavioral.com
Amber Elliott
Alternative Wellness Services
(207) 494-8010
amberelliott@awsmaine.com
Chad White
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
(207) 399-5609
cwhite@mainebehavioralhealth.org
Last updated: April 3, 2023
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)
The Institute on Community Inclusion at UMASS Boston oversees the Employment for ME Workforce Development System, aka “Maine Working Together”.
The Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) offers training. Click on their training calendar.
(NO LONGER AVAILABLE) OBH 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).
- (CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE) Complete the Creating a Culture of Employment Training.