Trainings

Trainings are available for providers, consumers, peers and advocates to learn and develop skills to support behavioral health and wellness.

After June 30, 2025, BHSB will no longer manage the Maryland Department of Health’s statewide harm reduction training. Please refer to the Maryland Department of Health Office of Harm Reduction’s website for available training and technical assistance resources. BHSB plans to continue offering training and technical assistance in Baltimore City. For more, visit bhsbaltimore.org/harmreduction

Visit the Public Behavioral Health System Training Toolkit to view training videos for new or existing staff who may not be as familiar with services in the public behavioral health system.

  • Mentoring and Education Peer Training

    This training highlights the skills and abilities associated with tasks related to the Mentoring/Education domain. CEU’s: Approved by MABPCB for certification/re-certification. You must complete a BSHB evaluation form to receive CEUs.

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    Tuesday, December 23, 2025
    9:00 am to 4:30 pm EST
    Health Care for the Homeless
    421 Fallsway
    Baltimore, MD 21202

  • Advocacy Domain Peer Training

    This training will help peer recovery specialists gain knowledge and skills for advocacy. Available CEUs: 3

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    Tuesday, December 30, 2025
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
    Behavioral Health System Baltimore
    100 S. Charles Street
    Tower II, 8th floor
    Baltimore, MD 21201

  • Recovery Wellness Peer Training

    This domain training for peer recovery specialists will include effective communication and motivational interviewing techniques and the use of Trauma Informed Care. Available CEUs: 3

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    Tuesday, December 30, 2025
    1:00 pm to 4:30 pm EST
    Behavioral Health System Baltimore
    100 S. Charles Street
    Tower II, 8th Floor
    Baltimore, MD 21201

  • CCAR Recovery Coach Academy Training

    This four-day required core training is for individuals interested in becoming peer specialists, and provides individuals with the skills to guide, mentor, and support anyone who wants to sustain long-term recovery.  Available CEUs: 30 hours. …

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    Saturday, January 03, 2026
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • CCAR Ethical Considerations For Recovery Coaches

    This is a two-day peer training designed for individuals interested in becoming peer support specialists or recertifying their CPRS credentialing. Available CEUs: 16 Training dates: Jan. 17-18, 2026

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    Saturday, January 17, 2026
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

Additional Training Opportunity Resources for Providers