In the United States, more than 90% of adults who have a substance use disorder (SUD) began their substance use in adolescence. Additionally, youth who have SUDs have poorer health and functional outcomes and are at greater risk for experiencing various adverse consequences, including sexually transmitted infections, justice system involvement, school-related challenges, and increased mental health challenges.  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminsitration (12/2024) Retreived from https://www.samhsa.gov 

The goal of the Montana Family Support Program is to increase the number of behavioral health-related paraprofessionals throughout Montana who are prepared to work with youth and families feeling the impact of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). 

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Choose one of the following core trainings. The core training will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to work in behavioral health related positions:

  • Community Health Worker Fundamentals
  • Community Integrated Health 
  • Fundamentals of Behavioral Health
  • Recovery Doula

Upon completion of the core training, the program includes additional and required developmental trainings designed to prepare individuals to be competent in working with youth and families impacted by OUD and SUD. 

 

The development trainings required for the Montana Family Support Program include:

  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Preventing ACEs
  • Naloxone Basics
  • Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMFHA)
  • Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
  • Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

 

These additional trainings consist of online, self-paced and online, instructor-lead modules.

All training fees are paid for through grant funds. A stipend is offered upon successful completion of the program.

After completion of the program, students have the option to gain experience through an apprenticeship. A stipend is offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.