Community Technical Assistance Center
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
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Vicarious Trauma and Sustainable Youth Peer Advocacy (YPA)
Youth Peer Advocates support young people as they navigate challenges, crises, and difficult life experiences. While this work can be incredibly meaningful, repeated exposure to others' struggles can also have a lasting impact on the people providing support. This workshop will explore vicari...
Beyond the Checklist: Navigating Complexity in Youth Suicide Assessment
This training will help mental health clinicians develop greater awareness of the challenges associated with assessing risk for suicide in culturally-diverse, pluralistic adolescent clients, and explore practical strategies for navigating these challenges in a manner that is culturally respons...
Recent Trainings
Suicide is Different: Caregiver Support for Family Peer Advocates (FPAs)
Supporting a loved one experiencing suicidal thoughts presents unique challenges, and family members often feel isolated or unsure how to help. The 'Suicide is Different' training equipped Family Peer...
Understanding Autism Assessment and Diagnosis in Youth
This webinar explored common challenges providers encounter when working with youth who may be Autistic and offer practical neuro-affirming strategies for screenings, assessment, referral, and interve...
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...
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...
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...
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...