CAM Academy
The CAM Academy provides innovative addiction medicine training and education services that keep the entire healthcare team, clinical and administrative staff alike, at the forefront of behavioral health care.
1. Standardized Education
We offer workshops that meet the needs of the addiction medicine community:
• Trauma Responsive Care
• Compassionate Care for People With SUD
• Behavioral Health and Substance Use Concerns in Pediatric Emergency Settings
• ImpACT
2. Technical Assistance & Capacity Building
Our TA services provide consultation, quality improvement and data/analytic strategies to enhance structural changes to support comprehensive care for people with substance use disorders.
3. Tailored SUD Presentations
Below are samples of customized presentations:
• Treatments for Adult and Adolescent Opioid Use Disorder
• Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
• Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder
• Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
Behavioral Health Services Counselor Training Center
The Behavioral Health Services Counselor Training Center offers many classes to meet specific requirements for both Colorado and national counselor certifications, as well as continuing education for professional development.
Our Courses
As derived by the competencies created by the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health, all required classes seek to enhance the ability of the counselor to offer treatment services in a manner that respects gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, cultural, familial, systemic and socioeconomic diversity.
See our full course listing here.
Learn more about the Counselor Training Programs:
- Certified Addiction Technician (CAT)
- Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS)
- Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
Our Location
Our training center is conveniently located in downtown Denver at 1155 Cherokee Street, Room 265. Get directions to our facility and recommended accommodations for out-of-town attendees.
Registration
Register now for 2026 course offerings. All classes are held in person at Denver Cares. 1155 Cherokee St., Denver, CO, 80204. All classes are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To visit our online registration page, click the “Register Online” button below. If you have any questions, you may contact the training department at 303-436-3570.
Additional Resources
What Integrated Behavioral Health Academy Offers
The IBH Academy supports individual clinicians and medical practices in Colorado and beyond to help them achieve their integration goals. Whether you take a course or consult with the IBH Academy, you will be learning from individuals who have nationally recognized expertise and ongoing practice experience with patients across the lifespan.
The IBH Academy offers:
- Classroom trainings for behavioral health clinicians and primary care teams to learn essential skills for successful practice.
- Practice coaching & consultations for clinics or systems looking to establish or advance IBH services.
- Learning consortia & online resource sharing for behavioral health clinicians to garner professional support and receive peer consultation.
- Professional presentations for trainings, conferences and on-site seminars.
Other Classes and Events
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Behavioral Health/Denver CARES
- Lean Academy
- Maternidad, clases prenatales y de embarazo / obstetricia y ginecología (OBGYN)
- Maternity and Pregnancy/OBGYN
- Nursing Education and Research
- Paramedics/EMT, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
