Training
Goal
The goal of the 7 Generations Behavioral Health Center of Excellence training and technical assistance program is to increase the number of well-trained, culturally-responsive behavioral health providers across the nation skilled in reaching, engaging and retaining tribal community members in behavioral health services.
Philosophy
The 7 Generations training and technical assistance program offers an expansive definition of behavioral health in which tribal knowledge and practices are centered, collective resilience is celebrated, traditional healing is fostered, and colonial legacies are challenged.
We strive to embrace holistic models of behavioral health, emphasize quality, honor local knowledge and expertise, and foster long lasting, community-driven transformations.
To provide accessible learning opportunities
To highlight promising programs and practices
To bridge silos and build relationships
To address the behavioral health workforce shortage
Training Hub
7 Generations partners with Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance to provide a telehealth series on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1PM CT/ 2PM EST. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. Continuing education credits are provided.
7 Generations launched the Braiding Bridges Training Institute in August 2025
This skills-based training for practitioners and paraprofessionals focused on indigenizing behavioral health with in-depth workshops on two-eyed seeing, opioid overdose prevention, creating culturally safe spaces, Indigenous models of care and medication assisted treatment, addressing lateral oppression, and Mental Health First Aid.
Check back for information on our 2026 training events.
Community Spotlights
Learn about what others are doing to address complex behavioral health needs among their tribal communities. Community spotlights aim to uplift practices or programs that are being put into action and are working – what some may refer to as ‘practice-based evidence.’
Professional Network
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Workforce Development
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7 Generations Behavioral Health Center of Excellence