Implementation and Workforce Development

As a Project ECHO® replication partner, JSI facilitates a regional program to strengthen the rural behavioral health workforce in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. We use case-based learning to connect best practice knowledge with real-world application. Guided by The ASAM Criteria®, 4th Edition, our program supports professionals to use a person-centered, strengths-based approach when making level of care determinations and developing patient-driven treatment plans. To date, we have hosted 135 learning sessions for nearly 400 professionals, with 80% of participants reporting that they’ve gained knowledge of new strategies, interventions, and skills they can use in their clinical work with clients.

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For over 14 years, JSI has provided training, technical assistance, and capacity-building resources to substance use prevention professionals across Rhode Island. We host RI-PREVCON, a statewide conference focused on evidence-informed strategies to reduce risk factors and improve mental health promotion. Our team has delivered more than 2,900 technical assistance sessions and 138 training sessions to over 70 unique organizations, strengthening the state’s prevention workforce and community partnerships.

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World Education has led the SABES Program Support Professional Development Center for over 30 years. In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, we support approximately 900 teachers, advisors, and directors annually, extending our reach to thousands of adult learners they serve. Our team coordinates and delivers professional development and coaching on educational leadership, career pathways, and digital literacy. The project also manages a Help Desk that assists over 1,000 learners each year in navigating the technical and educational requirements to enroll in adult education programs.