The trainer’s manual is a basic curriculum on co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The course covers twelve core competency content areas, each divided into learning modules. Each module offers training activities, handouts, PowerPoint slides, and a test. A resource lists on co-occurring disorders is provided, as well as an extensive section on training tools and tips. The following areas are covered in this manual:

• CC 1. People with Co-occurring Disorders: Descriptions and Definitions
• CC 2. Treatment and Recovery Philosophies
• CC 3. Substance Abuse Disorders
• CC 4. Overview of Mental Health Conditions
• CC 5. Integrated Principles for Co-occurring Disorders
• CC 6. Screening and Assessment Skills and Process
• CC 7. Intervention, Motivation, and Treatment Strategies
• CC 8. Assessing Our Own Attitudes, Motivation, and Health
• CC 9. Family, Peer and Natural Supports
• CC 10. Crisis Intervention for People with Co-occurring Disorders
• CC 11. Youth at Risk for Co-occurring Disorders
• CC 12. Psychopharmacology
• CC 13. Ethical and Risk Management

The development of this trainer’s manual was made possible through a grant from the Mental Health Funding Collaborative.