Youth Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Training (YSBIRT) Part 2

The evidenced based approach helps  professionals working with youth identify, reduce, and prevent problematic substance use through early intervention and timely referral treatment.

Preventionists, behavioral health specialists, youth-serving organizations, and educators should join this training via Zoom to build skills. You will:

• Get an overview of youth SBIRT training, part 1.
• Learn substance use vs. co-occurring mental health concerns.
• Gain skills to build trust and support with youth.
• Discuss when it is time to refer.
• Make appropriate, youth-centered referrals based on screening outcomes.
• Support youth post-referral with follow-up strategies.
• Understand when to involve families and how to do it ethically.
• Get resources.