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.

  • Ethical Responsibility Domain Training

    This peer training includes reviewing the roles and scope of peer recovery specialists and information about ethics, rights, and responsibilities.

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    Thursday, October 30, 2025
    9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Behavioral Health System Baltimore
    100 S Charles St
    Tower II, 8th Floor
    Baltimore, MD 21201

  • Peer Workforce Development Skills

    This training aims to introduce peers to the hard and soft skills that hiring managers look for when hiring peers. Available CEUs: 4 hours. Training dates: Nov. 1-2, 2025

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    Saturday, November 01, 2025
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • Mentoring and Education Peer Training

    This Peer Recovery Specialist Domain training highlights the skills and abilities associated with tasks related to the Mentoring/Education domain.

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    Thursday, November 06, 2025
    9:00 am to 4:30 pm EST
    Behavioral Health System Baltimore
    100 S Charles St
    Tower II, 8th Floor
    Baltimore, MD 21201

  • Advocacy Domain Peer Training

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

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    Thursday, November 13, 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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    Thursday, November 13, 2025
    1:00 pm to 4:30 pm EST
    Behavioral Health System Baltimore
    100 S. Charles Street
    Tower II, 8th Floor
    Baltimore, MD 21201

Additional Training Opportunity Resources for Providers