Resources for Therapists & Mental Health Providers

Helping the Helpers

At VTCPAP, we support medical providers in screening, assessing, and connecting pediatric and perinatal patients with effective mental health treatment. Our primary goal is to facilitate access to critical mental health services.


We are committed to supporting Vermont's mental health providers through targeted training and professional development. By investing in provider education and support, we enhance the quality of care for children, families, and perinatal people.



Note: Our phone consultation line is currently available only to pediatric and perinatal providers. However, we offer multiple avenues for connecting and supporting mental health clinicians.

Quarterly Newsletter

VTCPAP offers a quarterly newsletter for mental health providers and care coordinators housed in medical practices. The goal is to share resources, information, and training opportunities.  Sign Up today to receive this 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. 

Therapist Referral Sign Up

VTCPAP is always looking for strong clinicians, using evidence-based modalities, for referral for kids, teens and their caregivers. We are especially interested in clinicians who accept insurance. Complete this form to join our referral community and connect with clients who need your expertise.

Vermont Counseling Network: Click here to access numerous resources for mental health providers and consider registering for the VCN directory for increased access to referrals.  VTCPAP uses the VCN website often, and this is a great resource for trainings, connection to other providers, and referrals.

VTCPAP Sponsored/Recommended Trainings

  • Safety Planning for Autistic Youth

    VTCPAP is proud to present a three-hour virtual training, Safety Planning for Autistic Youth, led by Lisa Morgan, LCSW-CC, M.Ed., and Brenna Maddox, Ph.D.


    DATE: Wednesday January 21, 2026

    TIME: 9AM - 12PM EST

    VIRTUAL: Zoom (details will be sent to attendees after they register)

    COST: FREE

    CEU’s: 2.75 (social work, allied mental health practitioners and psychological examiners)

    WHO IT’S FOR: Pediatric medical providers, mental health clinicians, and those serving autistic youth.


    Autistic individuals face a higher risk of suicide, yet autism-specific suicide care tools are limited. This training introduces a tailored Safety Planning Intervention, codeveloped with autistic people, families, and clinicians—to build skills and confidence in supporting autistic youth at risk for suicide.


    Register Today!

  • Building Solidarity with LGBTQ+ Youth

    • This is a $10, self-paced training created by Outright VT for, "adults who work with LGBTQ+ youth, like teachers in schools and professionals in youth-facing organizations." The aim of the training is to share "best practices for working with LGBTQ+ youth," and teach "strategies for solidarity with young people."

  • Mental Health Webinars & Courses

    • Access this library of FREE webinars from McLean/Mass General on a variety of mental health topics.

  • 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. 

  • Heroes of Hope: Suicide Prevention Course 2024

    • Available online through McLean Hospital, check out this dynamic course designed to empower health care, educational, and industry professionals with the essential skills to reduce suicide and respond effectively in its aftermath."

  • VT Suicide Prevention Center Trainings

  • Facing Suicide VT Trainings

  • Evidence-Based Treatments for Suicide Prevention

  • F.E.A.S.T Webinars

  • Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care

  • NOCD Academy

    • NOCD Academy offers a library of live and archived webinars related to the treatment of OCD. Many are FREE and offer continuing education credits. 

  • Austen Riggs Center

    • Check out this library of trainings from the Austen Riggs Center, including FREE trainings for social workers. 

  • Perinatal Substance Use Disorders 101

    • Click here to access a recording of the Perinatal Substance Use Disorders 101 training from PSI and the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health. 

  • DBT Skills to Help Youth Manage Emotions and Build Resiliency

  • Mentalizing and Mentalization-Based Treatment with Adults (MBT Adult): An introduction

    • Offered by Anna Freud: this self-guided online training will introduce participants to mentalizing and mentalization based treatment for adults. It will cover the theory of mentalization and its relevance to work with adults to provide learners with a foundation for developing their skills in using a mentalizing approach.

  • Clinician Training for Borderline Personality Disorder

    • Offered by Mass General/McClean, this series of trainings include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), general psychiatric management (GPM), mentalization-based treatment (MBT)—offered in conjunction with the Anna Freud Centre for Children and Families, and transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP)—offered in conjunction with TFP-New York.

  • 'I Know They Need More But...': Common Obstacles in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

    'I Know They Need More But...': Common Obstacles in the Treatment of Eating Disorders: Is a great webinar hosted by The Renfrew Center in collaboration with the National Alliance for Eating Disorders. It contains a lot of practical advice for clinicians, as well as some discussion about systemic barriers to accessing eating disorder treatment. 

  • Perinatal Suicidality: Policy Overview and Insights on Screening

    Last week, Cindy Herrick, Senior Editorial and Research Manager at the Policy Center, presented “Perinatal Suicidality: Policy Overview and Insights on Screening" at the Developing Brain Institute at Children’s National Hospital.


    Click Here to request access to the recording. 

  • OCD Basics

    Check out this FREE online training module from IOCDF on OCD treatment basics.

  • CAMS Community of Practice: Exploring Direct and Indirect Drivers of Suicide Risk

    VPQHC will be hosting an in-person Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality Community of Practice on Dec. 12, 2025 from 12 – 2 p.m. at our Montpelier office.


    In this session, Dr. Kevin Crowley will focus on strategies for applying the CAMS Model, with an emphasis on understanding direct and indirect drivers of suicide.


    Participants will be able to to discuss challenging cases, receive expert consultation, and connect in person with other Vermont clinicians to share insights and build professional networks.


    The event is free, lunch will be served, and CEs will be available.


    Register Today!

  • CAMS-4Teens: Working with Parents Video Course

    Learn to competently and confidently asses and treat suicide


    In this 3 hour video course, Dr. Jobes, the creator of Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), discusses the past and current research and a recommended approach for optimally involving parents in the treatment of their child using the newly developed Stabilization Support Plan.


    This course is free for participants. Three CEs are available for purchase from CAMS for $36.


    DATE & TIME: Monday, November 10, 2025 I 6:00PM - Wednesday, December 31, 2025 I 7:00PM

    Register Today!

  • OCD & Anxiety Lecture: OCD subtleties that can sabotage ERP success

    Sheppard Pratt is offering a FREE lecture lead by Shala Nicely, LCP, on OCD Subtleties That Can Sabotage ERP Success


    Although ERP is the gold-standard therapy for OCD, some clients struggle to achieve lasting gains because subtle compulsions quietly sabotage their progress. These hidden rituals—cognitive, emotional, and behavioral—can undermine ERP by reinforcing the very fears treatment is designed to address.  


    Clinicians may misinterpret plateaus in progress as resistance or non-response, when the real barrier lies in unrecognized compulsive patterns. In this presentation, you will learn about these nuanced obstacles and gain practical strategies for identifying and resolving them—you'll leave empowered to deliver more effective ERP and help your clients reclaim their lives. 


    DATE: Friday January 16, 2026

    TIME: 1PM - 2PM EST

    COST: FREE

    Register Today!