Crisis Core

Calling All
New crisis Workers

Deliver supportive interventions via phone, in the office or by mobile crisis response.

Elevate your crisis intervention skills with our comprehensive orientation and fulfill training requirements with this series! Crisis Core will provide you with a robust framework for understanding and navigating the county crisis system, as defined by Wisconsin DHS 34 and best practice standards. Live coursework builds on the foundational skills taught in the self-paced course. Join us to transform your approach to crisis intervention and make a significant impact in your community.

See DHS 34.21 (8b) Requirements

Core Competencies

Core competencies are the capacity to effectively perform a role or function, often described as clusters of knowledge, skills and attitudes. They have the potential to promote best practice and guide delivery in crisis response.

For Crisis Workers

Community crisis workers require a specific set of core competencies to intervene in crisis situations.

Crisis Worker Core Competencies

For Crisis Supervisors

Those who supervise crisis workers require similar, related competencies that reflect the same values. These competencies promote worker satisfaction and confidence, support workforce retention, and ensure effective service delivery.

Crisis Supervisor Core Competencies

Trainings

Building upon the key principles of crisis work, this curriculum focuses on engagement, assessment and intervention to target the capacities necessary for success in the field of mental health crisis. In our live, interactive courses, you’ll participate in discussions, small group exercises and case scenarios, equipping you to handle complex situations and make informed decisions during diverse crises.

Members Only Discount

Full members who register for Crisis Services Overview, Suicide and Risk Assessment and Wisconsin Mental Health Law at the same time will receive a discounted registration fee. To receive the discount when you are registering, select one session for each of the three courses under "Full Member: Register for all 3 Sessions."

Crisis Intervention Services

This asynchronous (self-paced) course lays the foundation for the skills and knowledge you'll need for live Crisis Core courses. See Details

Self-Paced, Online
Fee: $0 members; $272.50 nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 17.5

Crisis Services Overview

Gain insights into the crisis continuum, collaborating with community partners and developing effective crisis plans. See Details

January 7-8, 2025, 8:30 - 11:30am CST
February 4-5, 2025, 8:30 - 11:30am CST
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $35 members; $70 partial members; $99 nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 6.0
Trainer(s): Liz Bartz, MS
Note: Course eligible for full member fee discount.

Suicide & Risk Assessment

Exploring the most critical aspects of crisis work, with a focus on risk assessment, trauma-informed response and self-care. See Details

January 14-15, 2025, 8:30 - 11:30am CST
February 19-20, 2025, 8:30 - 11:30am CST
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $35 members; $70 partial members; $99 nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 6.0
Trainer(s): Liz Bartz, MS
Note: Course eligible for full member fee discount.

Wisconsin Mental Health Laws

Grasp the essentials of the laws and statutes related to crisis work while honing your decision-making skills through real-world scenarios and a deep dive into client rights and community safety. See Details

January 29-30, 2025, 8:30 - 11:30am CST
February 26-27, 2025, 8:30 - 11:30am CST
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $35 members; $70 partial members; $99 nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 6.0
Trainer(s): Liz Bartz, MS
Note: Course eligible for full member fee discount.

questions about Crisis core?

BHTP Trainer Liz Bartz can help. Contact Liz at 920-465-2361 or via email at bartze@uwgb.edu.