Trainings

We’re excited to share an opportunity to connect with colleagues across your region!

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (ODBH) has partnered with COHHIO to host a series of community meetings across Ohio this summer. These gatherings are designed to bring together Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) staff and programs with local mental health, housing, and homeless service providers — creating space to build relationships, share resources, and better serve our shared clients.

What to expect:

• A local AOT program overview, including services provided through the court system
• Time to meet and connect with other service providers in your area
• Collaborative conversation about connecting clients with the right resources
• Refreshments provided!

Please note: Attendance is highly encouraged for organizations and programs receiving ODBH funding.

Find your meeting below and register here:

• August 11, 11am–1pm | Mahoning County Library – Austintown Branch

 Serving: Ashtabula, Trumbull & Mahoning Counties

• August 13, 10am–12pm | Licking County Library – Downtown Newark Branch

 Serving: Richland, Knox, Licking, Fairfield & Muskingum Counties

• August 20, 1:30–3:30pm | Columbus Metropolitan Library – Dublin Branch

 Serving: Franklin, Union & Marion Counties

• August 27, 1:30–3:30pm | Hamilton County Library – Forest Park Branch

 Serving: Hamilton, Clermont, Clinton, Butler, Warren & Montgomery Counties

• September 1, 1:30–3:30pm | Summit County Library – Main Akron Branch

 Serving: Wayne, Stark, Portage & Summit Counties

• September 10, 1:00 – 3:00pm | Wood County ESC Offices

Serving: Wood, Ottawa, Hancock & Seneca Counties

• September 15, 10:30am–12:30pm | UCM Center – Athens

 Serving: Gallia, Ross & Athens Counties

• September 24,10:30am–12:30pm | Cuyahoga County Library – Berea Branch

 Serving: Lorain & Cuyahoga Counties

Don’t see your county listed? Please register for the nearest meeting location.

Please contact Elizabeth Grieser (elizabethgrieser@cohhio.org) with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Date: August 18, 2026

Time: 9:00am – 10:30am

Format: Virtual

Trainer: Elizabeth Grieser, COHHIO Director of Training & TA

Overview

This training will explore the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a method to help clients think about, talk about, and move towards positive change. We will examine how people move toward making positive changes; how to utilize change talk effectively; and the principles and strategies of MI. We’ll also discuss how and why MI can be effective in the context of housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and/or being assisted with rehousing.

Training Areas Include:

· Basic concepts of MI

· Elements and principles of MI

· Methods of effective MI

· Stages of change and MI

Target Audience

All COHHIO member organizations and homeless assistance providers in the state of Ohio.

Dissemination

Program Managers, team leaders and staff.

Who Should Attend

This training will be open to all system partners.

Continuing Education Credits

CEUs for individuals licensed under the Ohio Social Worker, Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist Board will be available.

Training Agreement

By accepting this invitation, you agree to:

· Come ready to engage in an interactive virtual training

· Share your knowledge and experience with others

· Video camera turned on (If possible)

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OyQz609lRRSFcHYTDXSHBA#/registration

Date: August 5, 2026

Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

Format: Virtual

Trainer: Elizabeth Grieser, COHHIO Director of Training & TA

Overview

This training will cover the basics of Harm Reduction specific to people who use drugs, including principles, strategies, and challenges.

Training Areas Include:

· Basics of Harm Reduction specific to People Who Use Drugs

· Harm Reduction principles

· Harm Reduction strategies

Target Audience

All COHHIO member organizations and homeless assistance providers in the state of Ohio.

Dissemination

Program Managers, team leaders and staff.

Who Should Attend

This training will be open to all system partners.

Continuing Education Credits

CEUs for individuals licensed under the Ohio Social Worker, Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist Board will be available.

Training Agreement

By accepting this invitation, you agree to:

· Come ready to engage in an interactive virtual training

· Share your knowledge and experience with others

· Video camera turned on (If possible)

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fxIbx0E0RnOY-PjuCawh4g#/

• September 10, 1:00 – 3:00pm | Wood County ESC Offices

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm

Format: Virtual

Trainer: Damon Krane, COHHIO Housing Coordinator

Overview

This training is an overview of Ohio Landlord/Tenant Law, with specific emphasis information relevant to housing providers and advocates.

Training Areas Include:

· Learn about basic tenant protections under Ohio law

· Overview of landlord duties under Ohio law

· Understanding the basics of the eviction process

· Opportunity to discuss specific situations and best practices for providing housing assistance to individuals entering into or currently in rental housing

Target Audience

All COHHIO member organizations and homeless assistance providers in the state of Ohio.

Dissemination

Program Managers, team leaders and staff.

Who Should Attend

This training will be open to all system partners.

No Continuing Education Credits available for this training.

Training Agreement

By accepting this invitation, you agree to:

· Come ready to engage in an interactive virtual training

· Share your knowledge and experience with others

· Video camera turned on (If possible)

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LzFAgQq7TMyTYCNpW5lgkA#/registration

Disclaimer

Information shared in this training is for general knowledge only and should not be construed as professional legal advice. Please consult with legal counsel if they have a specific question or situation and need specific advice.

Power of Home – Home Repair Information Training

Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

Format: Virtual

Trainers:

• Dr. Madeleine Drost, Research Manager, The Ohio State University, John Glenn College of Public Affairs
• Katherine Klausing, Community Outreach Coordinator, The Ohio State University, John Glenn College of Public Affairs

Click Here to Register on Zoom

Overview

This training will provide an overview of The Power of Home, a project of The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Affairs in partnership with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. Madeleine and Katherine will highlight the Ohio Home Repair Resource Lookup Guide (Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management), which provides access to over 300 vetted home repair programs across Ohio. They will also give an overview of their research into how home repairs affect Ohioans financially, and identify opportunities for better education about home maintenance costs for new and low-income homeowners.

Target Audience

All COHHIO member organizations and homeless assistance providers in the state of Ohio.

Dissemination

Program Managers, team leaders and staff.

Who Should Attend

This training will be open to all system partners and the public.

Continuing Education Credits

CEUs will not be available for this training.

Training Agreement

By accepting this invitation, you agree to:

• Come ready to engage in an interactive virtual training
• Share your knowledge and experience with others
• Video camera turned on (If possible)

See the full schedule of upcoming trainings on COHHIO’s new website!

COHHIO Calendar: Cohhio Events & Training Calendar | COHHIO

Register Here

*pending Board of Directors’ approval

• Part 1 of this training includes 3 days and 21 hours of lecture and practicum, scheduled for June 16th, June 17th, and June 18th, 2026.
• Part 2 of this training includes 3 days and 21 hours of lecture and practicum, scheduled for August 11th, August 12th, and August 13th, 2026.
• Part 3 includes a total of 10 hours of required consultation hours. These are scheduled during the hours of 9:00am-11:00am on July 1st, July 22nd, September 9th, September 29th, and October 14th, 2026.
• In addition, there will be required and recommended readings as part of this training program.
• All sessions will be held in-person at Summit County Public Health
• Commitment forms are due by April 30th, 2026
• Already trained in EMDR? We are providing scholarships to eligible applicants for 10 hours of group supervision.

If you are interested in this training or group consultation, please reach out to training@admboard.org to obtain more details and a commitment form/scholarship form.

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