The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence

Illume

Upcoming Trainings

Through intensive trainings and community webinars, Illume brings information about evidence-based practices to you from regional experts and internationally-recognized behavioral health leaders.

Full Training List

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Mental Health Awareness Trainings

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Aging & Behavioral Healthcare Access Collaboration (ABC)

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Past Trainings

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Suicide Prevention Training Week: From Awareness to Action

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Wed, Sep
17
Illume
9:30AM

Supporting a Loved One Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts

Wed, Sep
17
Illume
12:30PM

Culturally Adaptive Suicide Prevention: Exploring Person-centered and Systemic Interventions

Thu, Sep
18
Illume
9:00AM

Intro. to Motivational Interview as a Tool for Addressing Suicidal Thoughts

Fri, Sep
19
Illume
9:00AM

Assessing and Responding to Clients with Chronic Suicidality

Mon, Sep
22
Illume
9:00AM

Basic Counseling Skills (Virtual)

Upcoming Community Training

Culturally Adaptive Suicide Prevention

Join Illume: The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.

This course will provide attendees with information to increase their knowledge of culturally adapted suicidal ideation. Participants will learn how to recognize factors that may influence suicidal ideation among culturally diverse groups and how existing prevention/interventions have been utilized in universal settings. Finally, participants will use a socio-cultural framework to consider new ways to apply existing suicide prevention/interventions for diverse groups, with special attention to social factors.

This workshop will be presented by Charvonne Long, MPH.

Charvonne is the Research & Evaluation Program Manager at Illume. She is also currently pursuing her PhD in Social Work at Saint Louis University.

As manager of research and evaluation, Charvonne oversees research and evaluation staff, and leads and supports collaborative research and evaluation efforts within Illume and at Places for People. She guides research efforts to improve social work practices, identify service gaps, workforce needs, and quality of care for persons with behavioral health conditions. She has also managed and supported various evaluation activities for local, state, and federal grants. Charvonne has supported research efforts through journal publications on topics ranging from happiness and well-being to substance use among others. She is also trained in suicide prevention intervention (QPR) and Zero Suicide.

Behavioral Health Professionals may apply for up to 3 CEUS.

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More Upcoming Trainings & Events:

Suicide Prevention Training (QPR): Youth

September 16th, 2025 | Presented by  Abigail Brackenridge
Register in advance for this training here.

Supporting a Loved One Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts

September 17th, 2025 | Presented by Mario Fennoy
Register in advance for this training here.

Culturally Adaptive Suicide Prevention: Exploring Person-centered and Systemic Interventions

September 17th, 2025 | Presented by Charvonne Long, MPH
Register in advance for this training here.

Intro. to Motivational Interview as a Tool for Addressing Suicidal Thoughts

September 18th, 2025 | Presented by Julie Blanco, LCSW, CRAADC
Register in advance for this training here.

Assessing and Responding to Clients with Chronic Suicidality

September 19th, 2025 | Presented by Emily Dreher, M.Ed, LPC, DBT-LBC.
Register in advance for this training here.

Basic Counseling Skills (Virtual)

September 22nd, 2025 | Presented by Emily Dreher, M.Ed, LPC, DBT-LBC.
Register in advance for this training here.

Seeking Safety

September 24th, 2025 | Presented by Julie Blanco, LCSW, CRAADC
Register in advance for this training here.

Advanced DBT Training: Behavior Chain Analysis in DBT

September 26th, 2025 | Presented by Emily Dreher, M.Ed, LPC, DBT-LBC.
Register in advance for this training here.

BREATHE Trauma Treatment

September 26th, 2025 | Presented by Pallavi Nishith, Ph.D.
Register in advance for this training here.

Fundamentals of CBT for Depression and Anxiety

September 29th, 2025 | Presented by Emily Dreher, M.Ed, LPC, DBT-LBC.
Register in advance for this training here.

Learning Lab for enhancing the practice of Motivational Interviewing

September 30th, 2025 | Presented by Julie Blanco, LCSW, CRAADC
Register in advance for this training here.

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

October 3rd, 2025 | Presented by Emily Dreher, M.Ed, LPC, DBT-LBC.
Register in advance for this training here.

Motivational Interviewing: Conversations around Housing

October 8th, 2025 | Presented by Julie Blanco, LCSW, CRAADC
Register in advance for this training here.

Adult Mental Health First Aid – Virtual

October 10th, 2025 | Presented by Julie Blanco, LCSW, CRAADC and Mario Fennoy
Register in advance for this training here.

Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness

October 13th, 2025 | Presented by Emily Dreher, M.Ed, LPC, DBT-LBC.
Register in advance for this training here.

Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) Training- 2 Days

October 15th-16th, 2025 | Presented by Julie Blanco, LCSW, CRAADC
Register in advance for this training here.

Advanced DBT Training: Running an Effective Consultation Team in DBT

October 24th, 2025 | Presented by Emily Dreher, M.Ed, LPC, DBT-LBC.
Register in advance for this training here.

Learning Lab for enhancing the practice of Seeking Safety

October 28th, 2025 | Presented by Julie Blanco, LCSW, CRAADC
Register in advance for this training here.

BREATHE

October 29th, 2025 | Presented by Emily Dreher, M.Ed, LPC, DBT-LBC.
Register in advance for this training here.

De-Escalation Techniques

November 7th, 2025 | Presented by Mario Fennoy
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Learning Lab for enhancing the practice of Prolonged Exposure

November 12th, 2025 | Presented by Emily Dreher, M.Ed, LPC, DBT-LBC.
Register in advance for this training here.

Outreach and Engagement in the Community

November 13th, 2025 | Presented by Mario Fennoy
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Prolonged Exposure: Helping Clients Recover from PTSD

November 14th, 2025 | Presented by Emily Dreher, M.Ed, LPC, DBT-LBC.
Register in advance for this training here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our FAQ section! Below, you will find answers to common questions about our policies, procedures, and continuing education unit (CEU) accreditation.

Policies & Procedures

Registration & Attendance: Participants must register in advance to secure a spot in any course or program. Full attendance is required to receive continuing education credit.

Cancellations & Refunds: Refund requests must be submitted at least 14 days before the training start date to be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 14 days before the event or after the course has started.

Code of Conduct: All participants are expected to engage professionally and respectfully. Disruptive behavior, including excessive distractions in virtual trainings, may result in removal from the session without a refund.

Accommodations: Our building is wheelchair accessible, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible learning environment. If you require any special accommodations, please contact us in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.

CEU and Certificate Accreditation

Eligibility: Continuing education units (CEUs) are awarded to participants who complete the requirements of the training. Full attendance and active participation are mandatory.

Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate indicating the number of CEUs earned. CEU certificates and Certificates of Attendance will be sent via email only to individuals who meet all participation requirements.

Approval & Compliance: Our CEU programs comply with industry standards. We recommend verifying with your licensing board to ensure acceptance.

Processing Time: Please allow up to 30 business days to receive your CEU certificate or Certificate of Attendance. If you do not receive your certificate within this timeframe, contact us for assistance.

Virtual Training Expectations

Please remember to log in before the scheduled start time of the training to ensure you are ready when the session begins. Late arrivals may impact eligibility for credit.

For virtual trainings, each learner must be logged in on an individual device. Sharing a device is not permitted, as active participation is required. This will be an interactive session, and all participants must keep their cameras on throughout the training unless otherwise approved by the facilitator.

To receive credit for this training, you must not miss more than 30 minutes of the total session. Any significant disruptions, including prolonged absence or failure to meet participation requirements, may result in ineligibility for CEU credit.

For the best experience, we recommend using a stable internet connection, a quiet environment, and a device with both audio and video capabilities. If you encounter technical difficulties, please reach out before the session begins.

Licensing Profession

Illume provides CEUs for a variety of professions, including but not limited to:

  • Social Work (LCSW, LMSW)
  • Professional Counseling (LPC)
  • Psychology (Licensed Psychologists)

Our CEU programs comply with industry standards and are recognized by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers and National Association of Social Workers. However, we strongly recommend that participants verify with their respective licensing boards or professional associations to confirm that the CEUs awarded through this program meet the specific requirements for their profession.

Illume is not responsible for ensuring CEU acceptance for individual licenses. Participants are encouraged to check the specific CEU requirements for their profession before registering.

Please take a moment to fill out this survey to help us determine which CEUs we should apply for moving forward: Survey Link.

If you would like to request a profession not listed here, please contact us at Illume@placesforpeople.org.

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