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Resources for Therapists & Mental Health Providers

Helping the Helpers

At VTCPAP,  we support PCPs to screen, assess, and connect their pediatric patients to effective mental health treatment. In service of this goal, we often help PCPs connect their patients to therapy and other mental health services. VTCPAP is committed to having a dynamic, collaborative relationship with mental health providers in Vermont; we want to give back and offer opportunities for training and support as we know that having a well-supported, well-trained community of providers is essential to children and families’ ability to access care.


While the VTCPAP phone consultation line is only available to Primary Care Providers (PCPs) at this time, below are other ways that we can connect and offer support to mental health providers.

Quarterly Newsletter

VTCPAP has recently started a quarterly newsletter for mental health providers and care coordinators housed in medical practices. The goal is to share resources, information, and training opportunities, and to begin to cultivate a sense of connection and support.  Sign Up today to receive this newsletter. Here is a sneak peek at our first newsletter.

Resource for Group Work

Are you interested in starting therapeutic groups for kids? Are you not sure where to start with developing training materials? Check out the Trails to Wellness website that offers free, open source materials. This resource is recommended by a local pediatric practice experienced in offering excellent therapeutic groups to patients and their caregivers. 

VTCPAP's own Ellen Arrowsmith, LICSW was recently a guest along with Chris Allen, Director of Suicide Prevention for the State of Vermont, on the Social Work Lens Podcast. Ellen and Chris joined host, Cassie Gillespie, in a three part series on youth and suicide; the podcasts cover how to manage our own fears and anxieties with asking about suicide, how to use evidence-based tools to screen for suicidal ideation, what to do after someone screens 'positive,' and how to move beyond prevention to creating lives of hope and connection. Take a listen today!

VTCPAP Sponsored/Recommended Trainings

  • Webinar: Managing Fears and Phobias in Kids and Teens

  • Trauma-Focused CBT

    • There is a self-paced, online TF-CBT training available through the Medical University of South Carolina.  This training is endorsed by the Allegheny Health Network, Rowan Medicine Cares Institute, and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. The cost for this training is just $35. 

  • VT Suicide Prevention Center Trainings

  • F.E.A.S.T Webinars

  • Center for Health & Learning Trainings

  • Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care

VTCPAP Therapy Referrals

  • VTCPAP Therapy Referral workflow

    VTCPAP Therapy Referral workflow


    VTCPAP strongly believes that when we do the work of making the initial inquiries and giving the family a “warm” hand-off, they are more likely to follow through with treatment and get the help that they need quickly. 


    Therapists: We want to hear from you! If you serve children, youth, or families (and especially if you accept insurance), we want to connect with you. 


    Please email us and tell us more about your practice.  We are always looking to expand our network of excellent mental health providers for referrals. 

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