The Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC)

Providing clinical and business training, consultation, and educational resources to NYS mental health and substance use providers. Based out of @NYUMcSilver.

[The Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) @CTACNY]

It's easier than ever to find trainings and resources for providers of behavioral health services in New York State. Visit https://t.co/tFcpJVjiC7 and join our mailing lists for free to receive updates. Search for and download webinars and presentations too.

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

The new Center for Workforce Excellence is a nation-leading training center that will help NY State behavioral health clinicians better serve our communities through evidence-based practices. Thanks to @NYSomh for their critical, ongoing partnership. https://t.co/TXqASy4gXc

[The Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) @CTACNY]

Despite recent progress, people with mental health conditions still face stigma, which often prevents them from thriving or seeking treatment. Together, we can fight #MentalHealthStigma. Learn more at https://t.co/lWRv8CQlFD

[The Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) @CTACNY]

During #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek and all year, we’re dedicated to helping people reach quality care. Combating stigma is key to promoting healing and recovery for people with mental health and/or substance abuse needs. More about #MentalHealthStigma at: https://t.co/lWRv8CQlFD

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Narrative therapy empowers individuals & families to see themselves apart from lived experience, shame or expectation. Dr Chris Hoff of @cafamilyinst led a @CTACNY training for practitioners interested in using story to spark progress (free video w email): https://t.co/M4CEFbUCIV

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Sibling violence and sexual abuse is often under-discussed in social services. @jvcaffaro led an in-depth training for understanding sibling relationships, assessing risk, repairing trauma and more. Watch this presentation (free with email reg) at @ctacny: https://t.co/VD7M7msWBt

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Bullying impacts youth, families & school communities. How do caregivers and professionals correctly identify #bullying and intervene? Nicole Pratt, facilitator and project director at @SPANadvocacy, led a @CTACNY training, free to watch with email signup: https://t.co/HaFmqLBbj0

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Youth 16–24 with mental health challenges may be especially vulnerable transitioning from child to adult services. Led by Dr. James Rodriguez, @CTACNY’s trauma-informed KEY training covered a variety of topics for this population. Video with email signup: https://t.co/596apT9nBj

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

How can we work towards a proactive and expansive definition of ‘public safety’ that dignifies people with mental illness? @NYCHealthCommr recently shared some thoughts with McSilver Deputy Executive Director @AcleekCleek on our #3PPod. Listen: https://t.co/OyADJP7Bmg

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Stephanie Rodriguez, LMHC led a #CTAC training for providers working with youth and families focused on engaging Latinx caregivers to be part of their teen’s treatment team and make progress towards better mental health. Free video with email registration: https://t.co/QKz6SDAn55

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

During #AANHPIHeritageMonth we’re exploring how mental health care professionals can better serve diverse groups. On 5/24 @CTACNY is hosting “Expanding the Narrative: Healing During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and Beyond.” Learn more & register: https://t.co/iF6iIOmlFD

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Watch video from the McSilver-led Community Technical Assistance Center (#CTAC), free with email registration: https://t.co/j0W1WI9D49

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Honoring neurodiversity and addressing issues of ableism are fundamental to meeting the full wellness needs of youth and families. In this @CTACNY training led by Emma Arnhoff (The Sensory Space), learn how to penetrate bias and support #neurodiversity in different contexts.

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

NEW: PeerTAC has a new-and-improved website -- https://t.co/3Dd8RQyT5k! This is an exciting new resource for our clinical community, joining @CTACNY and our other tech assistant centers online.

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Each year nearly 1.5 million young people experience abuse by a dating partner. How can mental healthcare providers, educators, and others working with teens and young adults create a safe space for vital conversations?

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Learn more in this online training created by @TonjieReese, founder of @_eleven24. Free with email registration through @CTACNY: https://t.co/sCMmLEOTeq

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Providers working with Black youth will find an opportunity to learn about youth-driven #MentalHealth practices in an anti-racist framework. Watch the recording free with email registration at #CTAC: https://t.co/1LTSR7aghf

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

During Black History Month, the Community Technical Assistance Center (#CTAC) invited lecturer and journalist Clem Richardson to host an interactive seminar connecting mental health, intergenerational #trauma, criminal justice, and the ongoing struggle for racial justice.

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Learn more about the illuminating and practical connections between #OccupationalTherapy and infant and early childhood mental health — a recording of this #TTAC webinar is free with email registration: https://t.co/mX95yzLeOY

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Linking Sensory Integration and Mental Health explores the workings of sensory systems we all use to process potentially overwhelming information from our surroundings. The authors bridge concepts between sensory integration and early mental health to produce useful insights.

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Dr. Gilbert Foley, a clinical psychologist consulting with the New York Center for Child Development, and Dr. Susan Stallings-Sahler, a professor and coordinator at @GannonU, coauthored the new book published by @ZEROTOTHREE.