Mental Health Training in Options Counseling

Options counselors, while not mental health professionals trained in assessment, may greatly benefit from education on mental health conditions, cultural contexts, relevant language, and the importance of consumer self-determination. This self-paced course from the Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research, part of Boston University's School of Social Work, supports the development of communication skills among options counselors working with consumers and families of individuals with serious mental health conditions.

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This training library was supported by funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.