Advocacy Bootcamp Part 1
Fri, Sep 26
|Online Event
This continuing education program is being hosted by MHPEA This 4-hour live training equips behavioral health professionals with practical tools for effective advocacy. Topics include foundational advocacy principles, common ethical challenges, and data-informed strategies for systems-level impact.
Time & Location
Sep 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
Online Event
About the event
Number of CE Hours - 4.0
This course is hosted by the Mental Health Professionals Equity Alliance (MHPEA). CE credit is provided by TelebehavioralHealth.US, an approved provider through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) ACE program.
Course Description
This course is designed for social workers and behavioral health clinicians interested in strengthening their advocacy practice. Participants will explore the foundational principles of advocacy, ethical considerations, grassroots campaigning, and inter-organizational collaboration. Using real-world case examples and data-driven strategies, this interactive training empowers clinicians to engage more effectively in the systems that shape behavioral healthcare.
Target Audience:
This course is developed for social work professionals seeking to strengthen their advocacy skills in clinical and policy settings. It is also appropriate for other licensed behavioral health providers—including professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and addiction specialists, whose licensing boards accept continuing education credits from an ASWB ACE-approved provider.