MidSOUTH
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Empowering Communities: MidSOUTH’s Training for Change in Child Welfare and Beyond
MidSOUTH is a training and education organization that equips practitioners, providers, and advocates with the essential tools to empower oppressed and vulnerable populations and make community-wide improvement through continuing education in the areas of child welfare, healthy families / family support, prevention, and addictions.
Upcoming Courses and Conferences
Explore our upcoming training opportunities. Select a course title to learn more and register.
| Course Title | Date |
|---|---|
Signs and Symptoms of Typical Drug ImpairmentInstructor: Signs and Symptoms of Typical Drug Impairment Location: Zoom Webinar Description: This two-hour training equips behavioral health professionals, addiction counselors, social workers, and allied practitioners with the skills needed to distinguish between residual impairment from chronic substance use and signs of active use that may indicate immediate risk or danger. Co-facilitated by experienced clinicians, the session explores how long-term substance use can affect cognition, mood, and functioning—often mimicking acute intoxication—and how to differentiate these lingering effects from behaviors that require urgent intervention. Through real-world case examples, participants will learn how to make clinically sound observations, document both subjective reports and objective findings, and remain firmly within professional scope of practice. Emphasis is placed on accurate assessment, ethical decision-making, risk identification, clear and defensible documentation, and collaborative care strategies. By the end of the training, participants will be better prepared to: • Identify key indicators of residual versus active substance-related impairment • Recognize warning signs of potential danger • Document clinical impressions using best-practice standards • Communicate risk in a clear, ethical, and scope-appropriate manner This session supports practitioners in improving assessment accuracy, enhancing client safety, and strengthening clinical documentation in substance-use–related settings. | 2/19/26 to 2/19/26 |
Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and StrategiesInstructor: Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and Strategies Location: Russellville Central Fire Station Community Room Description: This training introduces participants with the knowledge and tools to better support adolescents through the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) framework. This evidence-based approach explores the importance of early detection and intervention in adolescent substance use. Participants will learn how to use validated screening tools designed for youth, practice trauma-informed strategies for building trust and reducing stigma, gain confidence in navigating sensitive conversations with adolescents, and understand how and when to make effective referrals for treatment or additional support. | 1/29/26 to 1/29/26 |
Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and StrategiesInstructor: Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and Strategies Location: UCA Student Success Building 134 Description: This training introduces participants with the knowledge and tools to better support adolescents through the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) framework. This evidence-based approach explores the importance of early detection and intervention in adolescent substance use. Participants will learn how to use validated screening tools designed for youth, practice trauma-informed strategies for building trust and reducing stigma, gain confidence in navigating sensitive conversations with adolescents, and understand how and when to make effective referrals for treatment or additional support. | 1/29/26 to 1/29/26 |
Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and StrategiesInstructor: Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and Strategies Location: Searcy Chamber of Commerce Description: This training introduces participants with the knowledge and tools to better support adolescents through the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) framework. This evidence-based approach explores the importance of early detection and intervention in adolescent substance use. Participants will learn how to use validated screening tools designed for youth, practice trauma-informed strategies for building trust and reducing stigma, gain confidence in navigating sensitive conversations with adolescents, and understand how and when to make effective referrals for treatment or additional support. | 1/22/26 to 1/22/26 |
Signs and Symptoms of Typical Drug ImpairmentInstructor: Signs and Symptoms of Typical Drug Impairment Location: Zoom Webinar Description: This two-hour training equips behavioral health professionals, addiction counselors, social workers, and allied practitioners with the skills needed to distinguish between residual impairment from chronic substance use and signs of active use that may indicate immediate risk or danger. Co-facilitated by experienced clinicians, the session explores how long-term substance use can affect cognition, mood, and functioning—often mimicking acute intoxication—and how to differentiate these lingering effects from behaviors that require urgent intervention. Through real-world case examples, participants will learn how to make clinically sound observations, document both subjective reports and objective findings, and remain firmly within professional scope of practice. Emphasis is placed on accurate assessment, ethical decision-making, risk identification, clear and defensible documentation, and collaborative care strategies. By the end of the training, participants will be better prepared to: • Identify key indicators of residual versus active substance-related impairment • Recognize warning signs of potential danger • Document clinical impressions using best-practice standards • Communicate risk in a clear, ethical, and scope-appropriate manner This session supports practitioners in improving assessment accuracy, enhancing client safety, and strengthening clinical documentation in substance-use–related settings. | 1/22/26 to 1/22/26 |
Print Your MidSOUTH Training Certificates
Access and print your training transcripts for all MidSOUTH programs by following these steps:
- Click the button below to visit the Training login page.
- Log in to the online registration system using your credentials.
- From the “My Account” menu, click History to view your completed trainings.
- Click on Certificates to view your completed trainings (you can sort by Course Code, Course Title, or End Date by clicking on the individual headings).
- Click on Get My Certificate next to the course you need and a .pdf will automatically generate in a new window that you can then download or print for your records.
*To request a training transcript for all of the courses you have completed, or for a specific date range, please email registration@midsouth.ualr.edu with the transcript criteria needed and one will be provided to you.