Better prepared to understand and support the children you serve.

The Children’s Mental Health Ally Certification is a comprehensive online training program for professionals and those who work in a supportive role with children and families. The certification builds a broader understanding of children’s mental health—including trauma, development, family dynamics, suicide assessment, sexual behaviors, sleep, whole-body health, technology, and other factors that can affect how a child feels, behaves, and functions. Participants learn to recognize concerns, better understand what may be contributing to them, support children and caregivers within their professional role, and know when additional services or referrals may be needed.   

Who is it for?

Primary Care Providers • Counselors • Social Workers • Psychologists • School Counselors • Healthcare Professionals • Other Professionals Working With Children

What makes it different?

Rather than focusing on one diagnosis or one profession, the program brings together multiple areas of children’s mental health to help professionals see the bigger picture and feel more prepared when concerns arise.

Earn the Designation

Complete the required training and earn the designation Certified Children’s Mental Health Ally, demonstrating to families and your community that you have pursued additional education specifically focused on understanding and supporting children.

Online Training • Continuing Education Available • Professional Certification

Become a Children’s Mental Health Ally

CHILDREN NEED STRONGER ALLIES.

This effort is associated with North Dakota’s Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) Grant, funded by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), administered through the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services – Behavioral Health Division."