Summer and early fall 2026, PRI’s Six Bridges Clinic, through funds from the State Opioid Response Grant administered by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, brought adolescent substance use disorder (SUD) training and resources to Arkansas, free of charge.
Trainings were designed for clinicians and providers who work with adolescents, particularly those encountering substance use disorders in their practice. Virtual as well as in-person à la carte-style trainings were available (see course catalog below) plus offerings at the Six Bridges Summit June 25-26 and the 2026 Arkansas Behavioral Health Institute in late August.
UPDATE: all trainings have been completed as of 9/25/2026.
Resources are designed for families, adolescents, and providers—to equip them with general knowledge, strategies for prevention, and treatment support. A host of materials ranging from digital to print will be made available at no cost.
Target Audience for Training
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Mental Health Professionals (MHPs), Qualified Behavioral Health Providers (QBHPs), Physicians and psychiatrists, Nurse practitioners and registered nurses, School counselors and psychologists, Case managers and care coordinators, Pediatric and primary care providers
2026 AR Behavioral Health Institute
In addition to available standalone trainings, the Arkansas Council for Behavioral Health partnered with Six Bridges to bring condensed and accelerated trainings to their August 25, 2026 – August 27, 2026 conference in Hot Springs, AR.
Learn MoreBridges to Breakthroughs: A Youth SUD Summit
Six Bridges Clinic hosted “Bridges to Breakthroughs: A Youth Substance Use Summit” on June 25 and 26 at Ledbetter Hall in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Donaghey Student Center. The free, two-day event was designed for physicians, nurses, counselors, social workers, school-based health providers, and other professionals working with youth and adolescents.
See the RecapResources for Families
Coming soon! These materials, designed to help caregivers and loved ones better understand adolescent substance use, will offer practical guidance, local referral information, and tools to help families navigate the recovery process alongside their teens.
Purpose
The Six Bridges State Opioid Response (SOR) Project is a grant-funded initiative supported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, working to expand access to opioid use disorder treatment and recovery services across Arkansas. Housed within the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute, the project brings together clinical expertise, community partnerships, and statewide outreach to address gaps in care facing rural communities throughout the state. Through coordinated programming across multiple workstreams, Six Bridges connects Arkansans to the education, treatment, and support they need to build lasting recovery.
Training made possible by funds from the State Opioid Response Grant administered by the Arkansas Department of Human Services.