This summer and early fall (2026), PRI’s Six Bridges Clinic, though support from the Arkansas Department of Human Services, is bringing adolescent substance use disorder (SUD) training and resources to Arkansas, free of charge.
Trainings are designed for clinicians and practitioners who work with adolescents, particularly those encountering substance use disorders in their practice. There will be virtual as well as in-person à la carte-style trainings available plus offerings at the 2026 Arkansas Behavioral Health Institute in late August and the Six Bridges Summit June 25-26.
Resources are designed for families and adolescents with general knowledge, prevention, and treatment support in mind. A host of materials ranging from digital to print will be made available at no cost.
Who Should Attend Trainings
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs)
Physicians and psychiatrists
Nurse practitioners and registered nurses
School counselors and psychologists
Case managers and care coordinators
Pediatric and primary care providers
Available Trainings
Schedule and course descriptions coming soon!
- Introduction to A-CRA
- A-CRA 2-Day Intensive
- Introduction to CRAFT
- CRAFT 2-Day Intensive
- A-CRA & CRAFT: Certification Pathway
- Basics of Substance Use Disorders
- Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
- CBT in Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
- SBIRT for Adolescents
2026 AR Behavioral Health Institute
In addition to available standalone trainings, the Arkansas Council for Behavioral Health has partnered with Six Bridges to bring condensed and accelerated trainings to their August 25, 2026 – August 27, 2026 conference in Hot Springs, AR. Schedule coming soon.
Learn MoreBridges to Breakthroughs: A Youth SUD Summit
Six Bridges Clinic is hosting “Bridges to Breakthroughs: A Youth Substance Use Summit” June 25 and 26 at Ledbetter Hall in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Donaghey Student Center. The free, two-day event is designed for physicians, nurses, counselors, social workers, school-based health providers, and other professionals working with youth and adolescents.
Learn MoreResources 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.