Centers

Community Technical Assistance Center

Founded in 2011, the Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) is a part of New York University’s McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research. CTAC is funded and supported by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). CTAC’s mission is to deliver quality training and education to the mental health field in New York State.  CTAC serves mental health providers, supervisors, and leaders by ensuring access to pertinent resources and providing quality professional development opportunities.

All NY State youth and family serving organizations receive ongoing access to research-based information related to the implementation of the best practices in mental health care, including:

  • Professional development trainings, webinars, learning communities, or podcasts in a variety of areas and domains 
  • Attending to time-sensitive critical issues
  • Supporting providers’ ability to meet the needs of vulnerable populations

In partnership with Families Together in NYS, CTAC administers the NYS Family and Youth Peer Credential and offers family and youth peer trainings and continuing education. CTAC offers a variety of trainings and resources to address the ongoing skills and knowledge needs of family and youth peer advocates and to support the growth of the peer workforce.

CTAC is committed to equity and inclusion and we promote learning and implementation to center wellness for providers, youth, families, and communities.

Initiatives

STARS Certificate Course

STARS Certificate Course

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Upcoming Events

Aug
07

Diagnosing Autism In Youth

This webinar explores common challenges providers encounter when working with youth who may be Autistic and offer practical neuro-affirming strategies for screenings, assessment, referral, and intervention. You will learn how to skillfully use screening and assessment-based tools, make sense of beha...

Recent Trainings

Training

Mental Health Moment: A Conversation about Digital Self-Harm and Youth

We were joined for a conversation with Dr. Justin W. Patchin, co-founder and co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center, to discuss the latest research on digital self-harm to help youth-serving...
Training

Looking Through an EMDR Lens

As mental health professionals seek effective, evidence-based approaches to support healing and recovery, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy has emerged as a widely recognize...
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Beyond Dual Diagnosis: Understanding the Relationship Between Personality Disorders and Substance Use Disorders Among Adults

Personality disorders (PDs) and substance use disorders (SUDs) frequently co-occur in integrated mental health and substance use settings, yet traditional dual diagnosis models often fall short when p...
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Navigating Professional Boundaries in Residential Settings

Maintaining clear and consistent boundaries in residential care with youth is not always straightforward. Staff who provide direct care in these settings must regularly navigate complex situations, st...
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Addressing Negative Self Talk in Youth and Youth Peer Advocates (YPAs)

Many young people struggle with negative self-talk, feelings of unworthiness, andlow self-esteem. When youth repeatedly hear negative labels or criticism, they may begin to believe these messages abou...
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Stronger Together: Elevating the Family Peer Role in Multidisciplinary Teams Part 2: Strength Based Collaboration

Participants joined us for Part 2 of the series, “Strength Based Collaboration”, for an engaging panel discussion, spotlighting the experience of different multidisciplinary roles when wor...
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