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.

MANAGING EATING DISORDERS & SUICIDALITY 

IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

VTCPAP is thrilled to partner with Dr. Aubrey Carpenter of It Takes A Village: Parenting Wellness Consulting & Psychotherapy, PLC. to offer FREE this training on the intersection of eating disorders and suicidality. The goal of this training is to promote knowledge of and comfort assessing/managing comorbid eating disorders and suicidality in youth.

Date: Wednesday, June 4th

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Virtual Training: a zoom link will be provided to attendees

Cost: FREE

CEUs: 1.5 CEUs

*Applications are due May 16th 

Register Today!

VTCPAP Sponsored/Recommended Trainings

  • 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.

  • NHPA Lunch & Learn: LGBTQIA+ Youth & Suicidal Behavior

    When: Friday, April 25, 2025 12-1pm -- 1 Ce Credit

    Description: This training, a collaboration between Connor’s Climb  Foundation and New Hampshire Outright, addresses risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors as  they relate specifically to LGBTQ+ youth. Participants will come away from this training with practical  strategies to support LGBTQ+ youth and increase protective factors against suicidal behavior. Register Today!

  • REACH Institute Child/Adolescent Training in Evidence-Based Psychotherapies (CAITE) Training: Treatment for Disruptive Behavior Disorders

    When: Full day training on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST -- 12 CEUs available upon completion

    Overview: Disruptive behavior disorders (DBDs), including Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorders (CD)s, can place a significant burden on families. The Treatment for Disruptive Behavior Disorders course will provide you with structured, evidence-based approaches to identifying, diagnosing, and treating DBDs in children and adolescents. You’ll learn how to empower caregivers and parents with practical, effective parenting strategies that promote positive behavior, improve family dynamics, and reduce conflict. You’ll also learn to teach children and teens critical self-regulation, problem solving, and social competence skills. By integrating these proven techniques into your practice, you’ll be prepared to support both children and parents in fostering lasting behavioral change. 

    Register Today!