Dr. Cali Estes - The Addictions Academy ®

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First Responder Addiction and Mental Health Training

First Responder Addiction and Mental Health Training and Education

Addiction and mental health training for First Responders is key to assisting the general population. The Addictions Academy offers education and hands-on training designed especially for the Police Officer, EMT, Firefighter, or crisis worker. The first-ever training that targets and explains addiction and how to assist in the solution of solving the epidemic that is currently rampant. In a crisis environment, it is difficult for the addicted individual to see the negative patterns of their behavior and how they not only affect their family but also their community.

Addicted individuals become non-productive members of society and sometimes very destructive when it comes to crime, (burglary, drug sales, trafficking, etc) and the goal of any community is to triage and redirect and rehabilitate the person to not only help themselves and their families but the community as a whole.

The training is a 3 prong approach: how to recognize and what to do with mental health and substance use disorders in the community/general public, how to recognize and what to do with mental health and substance use disorders in your coworkers, and how to recognize and what to do with mental health and substance use disorders in yourself.

This one-day (ON-SITE at your location) training will cover what addiction is, how to triage it, and how to offer the quickest solutions for help over-incarceration or death. Addiction and mental health training at The Addictions Academy will cover what mental health disorders are (DSM 5), and how to deal with the chronically addicted and mentally ill that are encountered so often in first responder work. We will cover what street drugs are currently available and which ones are life-threatening and what countermeasures are available for overdose and awareness. See below for what is all included in the course.

NOTE: There are NO prerequisites to this course. Also included is 6 hours of ethics self-study.  We do offer Job Board, Networking, and Business/Private Practice assistance. Total hours 12.

Accreditations

We are accredited by the following organizations.

Nebraska Dept of Health
CACCF
CADTP
MCBAP
Florida Certification Board
CAADE
AACT
IC&RC
Association of Coach Training Organizations
CCE logo
ICF addictions Coach
COPA

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

What addiction is and what it is not
Active vs. Passive Listening Skills
Accessing Community Supports and styles of addiction treatment
Pharmacology
Street Drugs and what they mean (most current up-to-date information)
Defense Mechanisms
Legal and Ethical Issues
DSM- 5 Terminology
Mental Health Terminology
Understanding Learning Styles and Motivation to change
Overcoming obstacles and barriers
Family Dynamics and roles of the family unit
Read the Client: Overcoming resistance to participation
Assessing for Safety: yours, theirs, and the clients.
The Brain Reward System
Triggers, Cravings, and the cycle
Process addictions versus drug and alcohol addictions
Understanding and decoding body language
Acute versus Post Acute withdrawal
Continuum of Care Knowledge and the family healing process

Need more than one person trained? We have a group rate for unlimited students!!

Dr. Cali Estes

Your Host for this Training, Dr. Cali Estes

Dr. Cali Estes is a Therapist, Life Coach, Recovery Coach, Addictions Coach, and Wellness Guru, Dr. Cali Estes has been named ‘The Female Dr. Drew’ by the media. She has been featured on CNN, NBC, FOX, ABC, KTLA, People Mag, Yoga Digest, and more.

She is the Founder of The Addictions Academy and the wildly popular Sober on Demand for an alternative to drug and alcohol treatment services. She has also created the first-ever addiction and mental health supplement line, ProRecoveryRx.

Don Prince

Your Host for this Training, Don Prince

Don is in long-term recovery from service-related alcohol addiction which has allowed him to fill the role of a recovery peer support specialist for not only addiction-related issues but also those in recovery from PTSD or other trauma.
More about Don.

VIDEO ONLINE SELF STUDY (FOR 1 PERSON) 11 CEU's

$999

$5997 VALUE

On Line courses
  • First Responder Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder  Training
  • Ethics Course
  • Manuals for course
  • Exams
  • Training Credential
  • Bonus: Private FB Graduate Group
  • Bonus: FB Networking Group
  • Bonus: Job Board
  • Bonus: Seals for social media, website, and marketing
  • Bonus: Free 6 month online Directory Listing to get clients
  • Bonus: Use of The Addictions Academy® logo AND Seal of Certifications
  • Bonus: Discounted price for all courses and classes we offer.
  • Bonus: Eligibility to join The Addictions Academy as an independent contractor
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LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM (WEBINAR) UNLIMITED STUDENTS 11 CEU's

$3500

$15,000 VALUE

On Line courses
  • First Responder Training Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder  Training  call us to schedule the date
  • Ethics Course 
  • Manuals for course
  • Exams
  • Training Credential
  • Bonus: Private FB Graduate Group
  • Bonus: FB Networking Group
  • Bonus: Job Board
  • Bonus: Seals for social media, website, and marketing
  • Bonus: Free 6 month online Directory Listing to get clients
  • Bonus: Use of The Addictions Academy® logo AND Seal of Certifications
  • Bonus: Discounted price for all courses and classes we offer.
  • Bonus: Eligibility to join The Addictions Academy as an independent contractor
GROUP TRAINING
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Testimonials

What Our Students Say

Our work speaks for itself. Hear what our students had to say...

From CEO’s, Wall Street Execs, Professional Athletes, Doctors to the failing student and the wine mom that drinks in the school pick up line, we can help. Call us today for a consultation. 

"I think the training went great. You provided a lot of good information that we need. I have been trying to get you here for a while and I am glad that it worked out."
Julia Mackey
Julia MackeyDirector of Admissions Wooded Glen Recovery Center
"Training on Prison re-entry coach with the Washington DC Department of Justice. The prison reentry class was great. I enjoyed the materials and the class."
Valerie ButlerREADY Center D.C. Department of Corrections
"What an amazing class and so much fun during our training in AMA/APA blocking for clients. I learned so much about how to de-escalate the client, how to stand, what to say, what NLP is, and how to understand the 5 different personalities of clients. I cannot recommend this training enough.”
Mike FournierDirector of client care at Affinity Behavioral Health
"I got a lot of good feedback on the class. They said the information presented was awesome and they liked the fact that it was interactive. "
Ruth AdolfCrisis Negotiator Anchorage Police Department
"This class was fantastic! I learned so much I didn’t know about mental health and addiction. I recommend it for all first responders."
Jody Carman,United States Coast Guard, Kodiak Alaska
"What a great class. The list of prescription drugs is a great cheat sheet and the in-depth discussion on street drugs was mind-blowing."
Melissa AustinDomestic Violence Women’s Advocacy
"Let me start by saying Thank you AGAIN !!! Your personality is amazing and it is a GIFT that you have “real life” experience with (husbands) addition."
Martha Burgess Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
"Holy moly is your program comprehensive! It is a fantastic program that completely outlines what we are looking for!"
Crystal Smalldon, RSSW, CCAC, CIACExecutive Director, Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation
"Thank you again for the wonderful training this morning and yesterday."
Courtney Martinez, MSSierra Tucson
"The staff found your training educational and allows them the opportunity to empower themselves with clients. Staff reported “This has filled in the gaps I needed!”
Jody M. Ressio, MA, LAADCClinical Director Cedar Point Recovery
"All of the training you did seems to be effective. We had a record month in June! ”
Eric LappCEO, Raleigh House
“Cali Estes understands addiction”
Dr. Drew Pinsky and Cali Estes
Dr. Drew PinskyCelebrity Rehab
"Thank you for your work”
Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue
Nikki SIxxBass Player, Motley Crue
"Great work!"
Wes Geer of Korn
Wes Geer Korn guitar player
"Great work you have accomplished"
steve harvey and cali estes
Steve HarveyComedian and actor
"So excited I was able to take Recovery Coach training with you to help others"
peter distefano, janes addiction
Peter DistefanoGuitar player Janes Addiction
“I thought the class (Intervention) was very informative. Dr. Cali ‘s approach to the addict and the families and her years of experience taught me skill sets I will be able to use for years to come. Looking forward to taking more courses”
cali with matt bradely
Matt BradelyStar of Deadliest Catch
"Taking these classes with Cali and the Addictions Academy has given me the tools that I need to better assist the needs of the New York Yankees’ players, coaches and staff."
Ron DockNew York Yankees
Cali Got great feedback about today’s training. Much appreciated.
Ray TamasiCEO Gosnold on Cape Cod
” "Thanks again, Cali! You are a wealth of information, skill, expertise and experience! I’m very happy with my decision to take your courses. I appreciate the real life emphasis intertwined with the theoretical."
Laurie FearVice President, Recovery Coach International (RCI)
"I now feel much more confident going into an intervention because I have the tools and training to know I am offering families and loved ones of addicts a good chance to help their loved ones realize they have a problem and we have a solution."
Patrick MeyersCEO, Care Connection of Tampa
"The training was comprehensive, and easy to follow for some employees not as versed in the field of interventions. I would highly recommend Cali and The Addictions Academy to anyone looking to join or excel in the field of Addictions."
Derek GwaltneyLakeview Health, Vice President
"Thank you for your knowledge, I believe everyone was truly blessed by you and your wisdom in helping people see the need for treatment."
Carol CarterClinical Director, Revive Detox
"I was blown away by Dr. Cali Estes and her team of knowledge on addiction and mental health subjects"
Dr. GhanoumMiami Dade Hospital
“Thank you so much for the class Cali! You are truly an inspiration and your business sense (along with knowing everything addiction & recovery like the back of your hand) had me leaving the course just bragging on you so thank you. Honestly, I’m thinking about what class I can take next from you.”
Lauren NicoleExtreme Interventionist, A & E
“Great job, we need much more of this. The discussion of warning signs and open ended conversations impacted me”
Jaque NeltzFire Captain, Ft Lauderdale
"Thank you for the training, this was the best training class I have had in my law enforcement career. "
Officer Michael GrochowskiJackson Police Dept
The training you did for us was awesome and I look forward to working more with you in the future. You are unbelievable at what you do, and I hope to one day be as successful and knowledgeable as you are.
Ian McloughlinDirector, Sober College
"A huge shout out to Cali Estes, CEO of The Addictions Academy. She personally trained me to become not only a professional certified recovery coach, but also a professional certified family recovery coach, where my heart and passion lie. It was THE best training I have ever received."
Katie DonovanCEO Familes Against Narcotics
"Dr. Estes gave my team the confidence and skills they will need in real-life intervention scenarios. Dr. Estes was easy to work with and the training itself was actually a lot of fun."
Rob Archuleta MS, CACIIIDirector, Crossroads Turning Points
“Excellent Admissions Call center training with Cali”
Christine ParkerMarketing Director, New Vista Behavioral Health
” We have learned a lot at this training, I am glad you came out and we found you for our staff. You are doing a great job.”
Gury MurrayCEO, St. John's Institute
"Training today was live for Admissions Call Center with Dr. Cali Estes and it was on point, very informative, and effective. learning from Cali is always educational as well as entertaining. I lover her classes and I look forward to learning more from this awesome teacher!"
Ken FraserDirector Beachside Rehab
“Dr Cali Estes was a joy to have at our center in PA for AMA/APA block training and it was fabulous. We received a lot of amazing feedback from our staff and loved the breakout sessions”
SineadClinical Director, Just Believe Recovery
Your case management training had a lot of great information and the class seemed to like it as well.
AyRon AnyaDirector UT Health, San Antonio
I waited to tell you I had an interview with A & E and was telling them I got certified as an interventionist under your training and they love you. I can’t thank you enough. And if I get to be on the new season of intervention will tell everyone about your courses and how incredible you are. Have a blessed day .
Mike Diamond
Ok I'm signed up. Thank you for being an amazing role model. I'm excited to learn more from you. I love how you encourage people to keep learning and stay up to date on their skills to be an effective coach.
Amy MooreNLC, NCIP, NCPRSS Interventionist| Companion| Coach

Frequently Asked Questions About Sober Companions

Not everyone will, but if you are just coming out of a residential program or our Sober on Demand concierge coaching, you can likely benefit greatly from having one. If you attend a high-stress event, like a wedding, job duty, or other event, you should have a sober buddy to go with you for support and guidance.

Sober companions are certified, bonded, insured, and long-term sober individuals who can offer the right support for those looking to get and stay clean. They are available as a live in at your residence, or just to accompany you to events, work, gym, grocery, meetings, outings, and other high-risk situations. They can help with mental health issues like ADD, depression, eating disorders and various types of addiction: drug addiction, alcohol addiction, food addiction and sex addiction.

Your therapist serves as your guide in your journey, helping you uncover truths about your addiction and develop the skills you need to stay clean. A sober companion is someone who supports the work you do with your therapist by accompanying you through life outside of therapy.

You should be certified as a sober companion, bonded, and insured. You should also have at least five years of sobriety under your belt before you take on clients. You can get your certification through The Addictions Academy.

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