The Training Center

The Training Center began in 1977 out of the need for quality training in the prevention, intervention and treatment of chemical dependency.

We Provide...

Training both on and off the premises. We are approved for Continuing Education Credits by the State Department of Education and category one credit from the Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification Board.

Over one hundred different training programs on...

Chemical Dependency
Early Intervention Concepts
Prevention
Sexuality
Gay and Lesbian Treatment Issues
Grantsmanship
Assertiveness
Family Therapy
Psychodrama
Reconstruction
Peer Advocacy
Advanced Treatment Issues

Specialized training in chemical dependency curriculum is available for teachers, students and administrators.

Quality Consultation Training Programs for...

Social Service Workers
Therapists
Volunteers
School Personnel
Business and Industry
Churches
Students
Nurses
Organizations

and for the general community.

Programs of one day or multiple sessions are available.

A seventy-five hour Family Intervention Internship Program for chemical dependency therapists is offered under our internship program. The program is designed to provide the participant with the tools to work effectively with the early intervention model. Experience includes preparing and implementing the Family Forum and preparing and executing a planned intervention. Supervision is an integral component of this learning experience. Video taping is one of the tools utilized to enhance development of effective techniques.

Practicum experiences for undergraduate and graduate students from various human service discipline programs is offered through the Training Center. Our training programs are tailored to the specific needs of our clientele.