Accessible Training for Mental Health Professionals

Training for Individuals & Small Groups

Training for Organizations

Training for Students

Training for State & Local Agencies

Equipping mental health professionals of all backgrounds to consistently and comprehensively reduce suicidal risk.

Whether individual and small groups (under 20 participants) or larger organizations and agencies (over 20 participants), our customized training solutions give you the skills and confidence to effectively save lives through collaboration, empathy, and understanding.

Training for Individuals

Experience the difference of CAMS as an independent therapist, clinician, counselor, social worker or psychiatrist. Feel confident and prepared while minimizing the risk of malpractice each time you work with patients experiencing suicidal thoughts and ideation.

Through the CAMS Book: Managing Suicidal Risk, A Collaborative Approach 3rd Edition, the CAMS Foundational Video Course, CAMS Role-Play Training, and CAMS Consultation Calls, learn how to effectively treat suicidal risk in as few as 6-8 sessions.

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Training for Organizations

Empower your mental health colleagues with the tools and resources to treat suicidal risk across your entire operation. Whether at a Clinic & Hospital, Military & Veteran behavioral health center, with a Sovereign Nation & Tribe, or through an Employee Assistance Program, CAMS is your go-to framework for a consistent and effective evidence-based treatment plan.

Our approach is flexible and customizable to support your organizational goals. We offer a wide range of resources, including The CAMS Book, CAMS Foundational Video Course, CAMS Practical Role Play Training, and CAMS Consultation Calls. We can also travel to your site for in-person role play trainings and provide guidance on implementing Zero Suicide.

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Training for Students

Enrich your educational institution and equip your students—the future of suicide treatment–with the essential skills and knowledge of evidence-based methodologies like CAMS to reduce suicide rates.

CAMS-care offers affordable, accessible, and flexible options to integrate educational tools into your undergraduate and graduate coursework across a variety of human service disciplines.

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Training for State & Local Agencies

Improve suicide prevention and treatment in your community through SAMHSA or other grant funding sources and administer it locally for training purposes to save lives. Invite your mental health colleagues to learn how to treat patients experiencing suicidal ideation and behavior with a different, easy-to-implement, and effective approach.

Looking for resources on how to include CAMS training in your grant? We’re here to support you.

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Flexible, scalable and affordable suicide-specific training for mental health professionals of all backgrounds

Our training solutions are tailored to meet your needs — from individual practitioners to large organizations. Gain direct skills and knowledge and join the dynamic CAMS-care community working together to effectively save lives through collaboration, empathy, and understanding.

CAMS Trained™ Organizations

Learning CAMS has shaped who I am as a clinician. I am so much more comfortable working with individuals with suicidal ideation and behavior because of it.

– Emma Parrish
PhD Candidate
SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology

I will recommend CAMS for the rest of my career. It’s the best training that addresses the current issues in suicidology clinicians face today through proven and consistent research.

– Beatrice Craiu, Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice in Virginia

The CAMS-Care Training Pathway

Your journey to saving lives through effective care starts now.

Begin by watching our Foundational Video Course. Then, get CAMS Trained to build your foundation, including the skills and confidence to immediately use the CAMS Framework^® in your practice.

Continue your journey to apply your foundation to Advanced CAMS training across various settings, including the CAMS-4Teens framework for at-risk adolescent patients and their families and CAMS Brief Intervention for shorter consultations with lasting impact.

Finally, demonstrate deep subject-matter expertise to earn the prestigious CAMS-Certified designation as a CAMS approved clinic, Consultant, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is most likely to benefit from CAMS training given how CAMS is intended to be employed?

Mental health providers in individual therapy, emergency departments, and inpatient and intensive outpatient programs (including telehealth) benefit greatly from CAMS. Our training is also appropriate for case managers and social workers, school counselors, administrators, and emergency or crisis responders—especially those who make risk determinations and do safety planning. Lastly, we strongly encourage students practicing under supervision in the above areas to learn and use CAMS.

What are the components of CAMS Foundational Training?

The CAMS Book, Managing Suicidal Risk, a Collaborative Approach 3rd Edition
Foundational Video Course
Role-Play Training
Consultation Calls

How long does it take to become proficient at using CAMS with patients?

Research has shown that clinicians can become adherent in the use of CAMS with their first patient within four sessions.

We are participating in Zero Suicide, how can we go about implementing CAMS in our organization?

Dr. Jobes has been involved in the Zero Suicide movement since its inception. CAMS is a key part of Zero Suicide initiatives, recognized as one of the few evidence-based approaches to treating suicidal risk. Please feel free to contact Training Solutions for a free initial consultation with one of expert consultants on integrating CAMS into your Zero Suicide system of care.

Our staff may not be able to attend a day-long role-play training. Can we still use CAMS with our patients?

Yes, many organizations opt to complete foundational training in CAMS by having staff read the book, take the Foundational Video Course, and attend a series of consultation calls. We have also split our Online Role-Play Training into half-day sessions to accommodate organizations’ needs.

Please complete our inquiry form, and we will be happy to contact you to discuss the available options.

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