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 and make a difference in your everyday work.

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Training for Professionals
 (formerly FPP)

Explore CUCS Training Institute’s full lineup of professional trainings, courses in clinical practice, de-escalation, supervision, and more, all built on 35+ years of best-in-class, hands-on instruction.

Academy for Justice Informed Practice

The Academy for Justice-Informed Practice (the Academy) is a workforce training initiative targeting a wide array of professionals working across the behavioral health needs and criminal legal systems in New York State.

DOHMH Housing Provider Trainings

These training opportunities are supported by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and are intended for staff working in housing programs that receive DOHMH funding. They help strengthen staff knowledge and practical skills.

CUCS Staff 

CUCS In-Service Courses for professional development. These training opportunities help staff strengthen their knowledge, build practical skills, and enhance their effectiveness in the workplace. 

Trainings for Organizations (formerly FFS)

Want training designed specifically for your organization?
CUCS Training Institute offers dedicated, customized trainings tailored to your workforce’s needs. 

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Community Crisis Guidelines

Build skills for effective
collaboration with emergency
services.

Therapeutic
Communication Skills

Strengthen communication and
build confidence in responding to
crises.

Understanding Risk: A Holistic Approach

Explore a holistic approach to
supporting justice-involved
individuals.

Coordinating Property
Management and Social Services

Help housing and service teams
collaborate to support tenants and
prevent eviction.

De-escalating Crisis and Conflict

Recognize escalation early and
respond using person-centered
strategies.


Motivational
Interviewing for
Supervisors

Help staff apply motivational
interviewing skills in everyday
practice.

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Tools for real-world practice.

Explore training and resources in housing, behavioral health,
case management and justice-informed practice.
  Learn from field experts 
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  Support people with confidence

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