Evidence-Based Mental Health Training for Your Primary Care Team

Private training programs designed for hospitals, health systems, medical associations, community health centers, private clinics, residency programs, and more

Looking to enhance the delivery of mental health care in your system and improve the mental health outcomes of your patients? The REACH Institute is here to help! Our training programs equip primary care teams with the skills and tools they need to confidently deliver evidence-based mental health care to children and families. Click here to read our Group Training FAQ.

At a system or practice level, investing in a REACH private course leads to a host of benefits, including:

Increased access to timely, effective mental health care for children and families, delivered by trusted providers.

Improved provider satisfaction and increased productivity.

Fewer referrals to mental health specialists, freeing them up to focus on children with more complex cases.

Improved integration of mental health into primary care and increased collaboration across the care continuum.

Comprehensive Programs (3-day training, followed by 8 case-based, group learning calls):

Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) – Empowers pediatric primary care providers (PCPs) with the skills and confidence to effectively diagnose and treat common children’s mental health conditions (ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc.), and trains them how to address less common but serious conditions, such as suicidality and psychosis.
Adult Behavioral Health in Primary Care (ABH) – Equips primary care providers serving adult patients with the skills to assess, diagnose, and/or treat multiple common mental health conditions. Topics covered include adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance use, chronic pain, and opioid management.

Specialized Courses (1-day training, followed by 4 case-based, group learning calls):

CBT for Anxiety in Pediatric Primary Care (CBT-A) – PCPs gain the skills to confidently diagnose anxiety disorders and learn how to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to support anxious child and adolescent patients – bridging the care gap for patients waiting to see a therapist.
CBT for Depression in Pediatric Primary Care (CBT-D) – Providers learn how to screen and assess for depression and suicide risk in the primary care setting and how to use CBT techniques to support their patients suffering from depression.
Addressing Trauma in Pediatric Primary Care (ATIPP) – A one-of-a-kind course tailored for the primary care setting that trains PCPs how to detect and respond to pediatric traumatic stress using the Care Process Model.
Practical Behavior Management in Pediatric Primary Care (PBM) – Enables providers to understand and utilize best practices for the assessment of disruptive behavior disorders and implement effective behavior management strategies to support children and their families.

Build on your PPP knowledge with one of our 1-day specialized trainings.

Ready to learn more about how a REACH mental health program can help your practice or system?

Complete the form below, and we’ll reach out with details on program options, structure, and pricing to see if a REACH private course is the right fit for you.

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After sending three cohorts of PCPs from across Vermont to The REACH Institute’s signature PPP training, we have seen our PCP partners grow tremendously in their confidence with treating mental health conditions, including increased comfort in evidence-based suicide prevention.

Ellen Arrowsmith, LICSW
VTCPAP Program Director

Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters

Frequently Asked Questions

Is training virtual or in-person?

We can do both! Clients tend to prefer virtual because it is more convenient for their providers and reduces potential clinical coverage complications.

How many people can attend a private course?

Our course sizes usually range from 25-50 PCPs.

We want to do a private REACH course but don’t have funding at this time – is there anything we can do with REACH?

REACH offers open, virtual courses throughout the year for individual providers to attend. Visit our training page to explore these programs and see upcoming course dates. We also award scholarships covering the full cost of programs and would encourage your providers to apply for these opportunities.

Additionally, if you are seeking funding support from grants, REACH is happy to help. To discuss a grant application or partnership opportunity, please complete the form above or email Alex Coclanis, REACH’s Director of Outreach and Growth.

Our team is interested in several courses. Where should we start?

While not a prerequisite for other courses, we recommend starting with the Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program, as it provides the most comprehensive mental health training for primary care providers. After completing the PPP, your team can choose additional courses based on the skills they want to strengthen and the mental health conditions they encounter most frequently in practice.

What makes REACH unique from other mental health training programs for PCPs?

There are several reasons why REACH programs are unique. First, REACH has developed an innovative training model that is grounded in the principles of behavioral science and persuasive communication theory, to create sustainable practice changes in PCPs who complete our programs. Our model favors active learning approaches and activities that mirror real-world clinical situations, unlike traditional CME programs that use didactic and passive-learning approaches. REACH programs are designed to empower providers to immediately and confidently deliver quality, evidence-based mental health care to their patients after training.

Second, all REACH programs are a longitudinal learning experience. They begin with a comprehensive, live training (1 or 3 days) and are followed by twice monthly, case-based group learning calls. Within the post-training learning collaboratives, participants share real cases, receive feedback from peers, and coaching from REACH’s expert faculty. This component of REACH programs is critical to enabling participants to take what they learned in training and embed it into their daily practice.

Third, each REACH program is taught by a faculty team consisting of mental health specialists (psychiatrist or psychologist) and primary care providers. The faculty combination is critical because it combines deep expertise with the practical application of mental health in primary care.

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