The CAMS Framework^®
- - - The CAMS Framework
      The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Framework is an empirically-validated, patient-centered framework for suicide-focused treatment rooted in collaboration and backed by 40+ years of evidence.
  - - Evidence-Based Framework Systems of Care
  - - CAMS & Zero Suicide Suicide Status Form (SSF)
Who We Train
- - - Who We Train
      Equipping mental health professionals of all backgrounds—from individual practitioners to large organizations including governments, community mental health centers, universities, and hospitals—to collaboratively support their patients in solving the root causes of suffering in pursuit of a meaningful life.
  - - Training for Individuals & Small Groups Training for Organizations
  - - CAMS for Students & Educators Training for State & Local Agencies
Training & Designations
- - - Training & Designations
      Flexible, scalable and affordable training solutions, including in-person workshops, and consultation calls, to gain direct skills and knowledge to treat suicide risk effectively in as few as 6-8 sessions.
  - - CAMS Trained™ CAMS Certified™ CAMS Brief Intervention
  - - Advanced CAMS Training Continuing Education Credits
Resources
- - - Resources
      The latest in suicide prevention news, articles, resources and other materials related to preventing and treating suicide risk.
  - - Find A Clinician Grant Writing & Consulting Webinars
  - - Resource Library FAQs Telehealth and Telepsychology
About Us
- - - About Us
      CAMS-care is in the business of decreasing pain and suffering for a life of purpose and meaning. Join our community of over 40,000 mental health professionals of all kinds confidently and effectively treating suicidal risk worldwide.
  - - Meet The Team Meet David A Jobes, Ph.D., ABPP
  - - 10 Year Anniversary
Training Platform

Working Competently with Suicidal Patients: Training Opportunities for Vermont Mental Health Clinicians

In a courageous article written for the Vermont Association of Psychoanalytic Studies, Dr. Debra Lopez describes her personal loss of a child to suicide and her commitment to improving mental health care by promoting CAMS training for all Vermont mental health clinicians.

Download the article Working Competently with Suicidal Patients (PDF)

The CAMS Framework

Who We Train

Training & Designations

Resources

About Us

Working Competently with Suicidal Patients: Training Opportunities for Vermont Mental Health Clinicians

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