Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities

Studies show that on-site champions can improve care quality and health outcomes. Start your champion program today with the COE-NF Behavioral Health Ambassador Guide: https://bit.ly/4jo2zsE #BehavioralHealth #BehavioralHealthAmbassador

*UPDATE -The 3/28 Mental Health First Aid course is now full. Don’t miss our March 2025 schedule of virtual education events! Visit the COE-NF website to register: https://lnkd.in/d6WG9KcD #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #MentalHealthFirstAid #Events #TraumaInformedCare #LongTermCare

All staff in CMS-certified nursing facilities across the U.S. are invited to join our three-part Behavioral Health Action Learning Network series to enhance skills in person-centered care, engaging with residents, and de-escalation with expert guidance and peer support. Register here for Cohort 3, which starts on Wednesday, March 12, 2025: https://bit.ly/3UkAnMV #BehavioralHealth #SubstanceUseDisorder #LongTermCare

The COE-NF is committed to providing essential behavioral health support to nursing facilities nationwide—at no cost. Explore our 24-month impact, including trainings, consultations, and resources, supporting CMS-certified facilities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jWr00q #BehavioralHealth #SubstanceUseDisorder #LongTermCare

Don’t miss our remaining schedule of virtual education events in February! Visit the COE-NF website to register: https://lnkd.in/d6WG9KcD #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #MentalHealthFirstAid #Events #TraumaInformedCare #LongTermCare

All staff in CMS-certified nursing facilities across the U.S. are invited to join our three-part Behavioral Health Action Learning Network series to enhance skills in person-centered care, engaging with residents, and de-escalation with expert guidance and peer support. Register here for Cohort 2, which starts on Thursday, March 6, 2025: https://bit.ly/3UkAnMV #BehavioralHealth #SubstanceUseDisorder #LongTermCare

All staff in CMS-certified nursing facilities across the U.S. are invited to join our three-part Behavioral Health Action Learning Network series to enhance skills in person-centered care, engaging with residents, and de-escalation with expert guidance and peer support. Register here for Cohort 1, which starts on Tuesday, March 4, 2025: https://bit.ly/3UkAnMV #BehavioralHealth #SubstanceUseDisorder #LongTermCare

Join the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) team on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, as they showcase their new in-service toolkits and demonstrate how to use them effectively to enhance team training in nursing facilities. Jay (Jacob) Berelowitz, LNHA, LMSW, CPHQ, CCM - Program Director, Stacy Hull, LPC, MAC, CPCS - Behavioral Health Technical Resource Manager, Jennifer Goodpaster, BS RN DNS-CT QCP RAC-CT CPHQ - Program Manager, and Wilbert Martin, MBA, BA, CACII, Recovery Specialist, will address essential topics such as de-escalation, substance use disorder, and major depressive disorder to guide nursing facility education leads. Register here: https://bit.ly/4aoPI5d #BehavioralHealth #LongTermCare #Training

Did you know COE-NF Regional Behavioral Specialists are here to support you? They can help tailor mental health and substance use training to fit your nursing facility’s unique needs. Locate the specialist in your region and let’s work together to enhance care: https://bit.ly/4jBNT9x #BehavioralHealth #NursingFacilities #MentalHealthSupport #SubstanceUseTraining

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