AMSR Substance Use Disorder – Virtual

Substance use disorder treatment professionals make decisions every day about how to support individuals in care who may also be at risk of suicide. Suicide is a leading cause of death among people who misuse alcohol and drugs.

The AMSR for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Professionals (AMSR-SUD) curriculum develops skills in the recognition, assessment, and management of suicide risk and the delivery of effective suicide-specific interventions.

AMSR-SUD was designed to address the training gap. This training aims to provide participants with the background knowledge and practical skills that they need to address suicidal risk and behaviors in clients in care for substance use disorder treatment.

Training includes: 6.5 hours of training, in a mix of lecture, paired practice, written exercises, and video modeling, an engaging and stimulating participant manual, including bibliographies for each of the five major sections, post-workshop access to additional resources on a web page exclusively for AMSR participants and trainers.

Who should attend? Mental health professionals working in substance use disorder treatment settings who conduct suicide risk assessments, primarily those with a master’s degree or above.

Cost? $165.00/per person (includes training manual). Credit cards or checks accepted (Checks can be made and sent to Hope Network – 3075 Orchard Vista Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546)

Time? 8:30am-4:30pm. There will be a one hour lunch break and two short breaks.

Continuing Education? 6.5 CEs available from APA, NY State Board of Social Workers.

Training Expectations:

Although the class is in the form of a webinar, the class expectations for participation and involvement are the same for a live presentation. A participant’s device must have a functioning camera, microphone and speakers; all three must be on during the entire presentation. In addition, the participant must be on screen and visible during the entire presentation.

Please join 5 minutes early to test your audio and video. If you join more than 10 minutes after the training start time or you do not participate in the breakout session, you will not receive credit for the course.

A Zoom Link will be sent to all registered participants one day prior to the date of the training.

For more information or questions, please contact AMSR@hopenetwork.org.

*Our AMSR certified trainers are also available to train on-site at various agencies, universities, etc. If this is an option you are interested in please contact amsr@hopenetwork.org