Training
A leader in the training of professionals in the human service, behavioral health and judicial sectors, we provide a broad spectrum of trainings to more than 18,000 individuals annually throughout New York City and nationwide.
The CUCS Training Institute
The CUCS Institute offers hands-on, practical training and continuing education for human service professionals on topics including housing, homelessness, behavioral health, case management, and clinical practice.
Our Experience: For more than 30 years, the CUCS Institute has provided interactive training for professionals across the nonprofit and government sectors, with curricula developed in collaboration with top researchers and model developers.
Our Approach: Our trainings provide real-world, practical learning opportunities that can be implemented immediately. In line with our core values, our trainings support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Our Trainers: Our skilled trainers are all licensed social workers with extensive experience in the human service sector, committed to helping staff deliver high-quality services to people in need.
Continuing Education: The CUCS Institute is an approved provider for licensed social workers and mental health counselors through the New York State Education Department, and is certified by OASAS to provide continuing education hours for certification renewals.
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Email:
Jennifer Gholston, Director, CUCS Institute
jgholston@cucs.org
Client Testimony
“[CUCS] training is dynamic and interactive so employees can practice skills as they learn them. The training hits the sweet spot – it is quick and to the point, while including enough background and education to help workers understand…”
– Taylor Young, Deputy Director Village Alliance
Academy for Justice-Informed Practice
The Academy for Justice-Informed Practice (the Academy) is a workforce training initiative targeting a wide array of professionals working with individuals with behavioral health needs and criminal justice involvement in New York State.
We partner with experts from across disciplines to develop and deliver quality training programs that advance leading-edge information, teach best practices and foster collaboration between professionals across systems. We believe that an educated workforce is critical to reducing recidivism, enhancing public safety and fostering recovery among justice-involved people with behavioral health needs.