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

  • 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.

  • Problem Gambling Training Series

    • FREE training on Problem Gambling: "You are invited to join problem gambling expert Dr. Lori Rugle for a summer lunchtime series designed to deepen your clinical skills. Earn free CEUs and take a deep dive into advanced topics impacting your clients. These training courses are available at no cost for providers who live or work in Vermont. " Learn More

  • Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care

    Components of Care: A 2-day, thorough and evidence-based curriculum designed for anyone interested in learning skills and knowledge for assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders.


    DATE & TIME: November 19th-20th, 2025 I 11:30 am- 8:00 pm


    Space is limited, If you are interested in attending this training please email Kathryn Wolfe at Kathryn.wolfe@vermont.gov  with the following information: 

    • Full name
    • Preferred email address to receive info on accessing the training
    • Organization/agency
    • Position
    • County
    • Any credentials you may have

    *Please note, we will be keeping a waitlist once the free slots fill. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions

  • Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy

    Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy: An evidence-based curriculum designed for mental health and psychotherapy providers who have previously completed at least 14 hours of perinatal mental health training. This advanced training covers differential diagnosis, evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches, and advanced therapeutic issues. It combines expert presentation with case studies, group discussion, and practical examples of treatment approaches.


    DATE & TIME: November 21st, 2025 I 12:00 pm-7:30 pm


    Space is limited, If you are interested in attending this training please email Kathryn Wolfe at Kathryn.wolfe@vermont.gov  with the following information: 

    • Full name
    • Preferred email address to receive info on accessing the training
    • Organization/agency
    • Position
    • County
    • Any credentials you may have

    *Please note, we will be keeping a waitlist once the free slots fill. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

  • Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychopharmacology

    Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychopharmacology: Presents a 6-hour advanced course on psychiatric pharmacology during pregnancy and lactation, taught by perinatal psychiatric experts.  It is an interactive, case-based advanced seminar covering differential diagnosis, medication challenges, case examples, research on medication safety, and your questions.  Participants should have previously completed at least 14 hours of perinatal mental health training.


    DATE & TIME: November 21st, 2025 I 12:00 pm-7:30 pm


    Space is limited, If you are interested in attending this training please email Kathryn Wolfe at Kathryn.wolfe@vermont.gov  with the following information: 

    • Full name
    • Preferred email address to receive info on accessing the training
    • Organization/agency
    • Position
    • County
    • Any credentials you may have

    *Please note, we will be keeping a waitlist once the free slots fill. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

  • '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. 

  • Join Empty Arms Vermont this Fall for professional training on perinatal loss

    Trainings will be led by Carol McMurrich, founder of Empty Arms Bereavement Support, in partnership with Empty Arms Vermont. A variety of training options are available for: Outpatient Clinical Staff, Providers & Home Visitors, Mental Health Therapists and Doulas. These trainings are offered at no cost to you thanks to a grant through the VT Department of Health. CE hours are available for nurses and licensed social workers. Click here to learn more. 


    REGISTER TODAY!


    Questions: Email chelsea@emptyarmsvermont.org

  • 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.

  • Managing Suicidality in Outpatient Therapy

    The purpose of this course is to normalize and address the experiential aspects of supporting clients expressing suicidality in the outpatient therapy setting. This course will support clinicians' understanding of their responsibility in relation to suicidality as it presents in the outpatient context. Participants will learn how to conceptualize liability as it relates to risk at this level of care. Outpatient therapy standards of care ranging from conceptualization, assessment, mitigation and ongoing treatment/referral will be established. Lastly, participants will be able to define and apply the “Three Factor Model” to all stages of clinical work while supporting clients expressing suicidality. Click Here to learn more. 


    DATE & TIME: Friday, November 14, 2025 I 10 - 11am EST

    CEU's: 1

    Register Today!

  • The Network Effect: Turning Connection into Protection in Suicide Prevention

    Join us for this one hour-long webinar, “ The Network Effect: Turning Connection into Protection in Suicide Prevention".  

     

    Communities are made up of relationship networks, but we rarely consider how the structure of these networks—and the interaction between them—shapes suicide prevention. Professor Tony Pisani, Ph.D., reveals how shared trusted connections promote protection, why even small changes in networks make a difference, and how organizations can strengthen these networks to better serve people in their communities. Drawing on research and case examples from high schools, healthcare, and the military, Tony highlights innovative, network-informed approaches. Through reflective exercises, attendees will explore how these insights apply to their life, team, and work, leaving with actionable strategies to build networks that promote connection and wellbeing.


    DATE & TIME: Monday, November 24, 2025 I 3 - 4pm EST

    Register Today!