Hawaiʻi SUPD works to provide training opportunities for substance use and other health and human services professionals by developing a curriculum addressing the determined workforce needs. The project prides itself on its values and principles that are incorporated in each training: sustainability, culturally and community informed, and innovation.
Please take a minute to review applicable training policies.
Upcoming Trainings
Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn: Understanding Reactions to Triggers | Zoom
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 11:00AM – 2:00 PM HST | Zoom
Beyond Crisis: Duty To Protect And Support, Strength-Based Approaches For Post-Crisis Support | In person
Friday, March 28, 2025 | 9:00AM -4:30 PM HST | In-Person
Location: Hawaii Tokai International College
Trainings From Our Partners
Effecting Change through the Use of Motivational Interviewing: INTRO TO MI Training | Virtual | Zoom
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 10:00am-1:30pm HST | Virtual | Zoom
Tour of Motivational Interviewing: INTRO TO MI Training | eLearning | Self-paced
If you are unable to attend any of the live trainings for the Intro to MI, you may complete the self-paced online course instead. Click on the image below to open the course page, then click on “View Description and Enroll” on the third icon “Tour of Motivational Interviewing”
Effecting Change through the Use of Motivational Interviewing: ADVANCED MI Training | In-person | Aiea
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 9:00am-4:45pm HST | In-person | Pearl City
YOU NEED TO HAVE AN INTRO TO MI TRAINING COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE ADVANCED MI TRAINING
Effecting Change through the Use of Motivational Interviewing: Introduction to MI and Advanced MI Training | In-person | Maui
Click the link below to register:
Day 1: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm HST | In-person | Maui
Day 2: Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 9:00am-4:45pm HST | In-person | Maui
3-Part Ethics Training Series | Zoom
Substance Use Training CE Approval
Prior to submitting a request for Continuing Education (CE Approval), please review the policies below:
Hawaiʻi SUPD Trainers
Jessica Torralva,
PhD
Dr. Torralva is a Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Hawaiʻi. She works at Parents And Children Together as the State MultiSystemic Therapy Expert.
Brent Oto,
MHS, CPS
Brent is the 9th MSC U.S. Army Reserves, Suicide Prevention Program Manager located at Fort Shafter, Hawaiʻi. He established the Joint Military Suicide Prevention Task Force in 2015.
MaryElizabeth Pacheco,
LMHC, QMHP, CCS, CSAC, CPS
Mary is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Qualified Mental Health Professional of Hina Mauka Teen CARE Intensive In-Home program through the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division.
Elaine Hicks,
MPS, MSW, CSAC, LCSW
Elaine has worked in the mental health field for over 10 years. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who creates a safe space for clients in their healing journey at her private practice.
Dayna Schultz,
PsyD, LCSW, CSAC
Currently, Dr. Schultz is focused on providing cultural consultation and supporting the development of much needed Native Hawaiian programs focused on healing the family unit individually and collectively.
Zahava "Zee" Zaidoff,
MRAS, CCS
Zee is a Speaker, Trainer, and Writer for her consulting firm, Hope808. Her advocacy work is centered around bringing equity and justice for underserved people, including the disabled and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Po'okela Mossman,
CMT, IOC
As a seasoned International Speaker, Certified Leadership Trainer, and Executive Coach with over 15 years of experience, Po’okela has dedicated his career to fostering Healthy Leadership within organizations.
Dolly M.I. Tatofi,
MSW, LCSW
Dolly has worked in Behavioral Health for over 10+ years and is a founding member of Pouhana O Nā Wāhine, a non-profit organization focused on the building of the first Native Hawaiian Resource Center.
Dawn Martin,
LMHC, CSAC, CCS, CCJP, CSAPA
Dawn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years in the field working with addictions & trauma with individuals and families. She also teaches at UH in the areas of addiction and family therapy.
Noelani Del Rosario,
LCSW
Noelani is a LCSW and Mindful Forgiveness Practitioner on Hawaiʻi island who brings a modern wholistic perspective into her trauma work, clinical supervision, and trainings.
Training Framework
Michael C. DeMattos, MSW, PhD | Training Component Co-investigator
Ongoing training is central to professional growth and the Hawaiʻi SUPD team is committed to developing and distributing trainings that range from those that are foundational to the more advanced and the innovative. The Hawaiʻi SUPD framework differs from both this and other stage-based models in that it assesses the training content and not the training attendee. Additionally, the framework is nonhierarchical and is best understood as an integrated whole. Perhaps the best image to convey this idea is a house as opposed to the step ladder or pyramid of other frameworks.
Hawaiʻi SUPD Training Calendar
Additional Training Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Is there a cost associated with Hawai'i SUPD trainings?
Any training with a cost associated will have the cost listed on the flyer and/or on the registration page. If there is no cost listed, the training is free to attend!
My registration confirmation email didnʻt have a link to the Zoom. What do I do?
Some of our trainings have a capacity limit. If the training is online, your registration submission is a request and will need to be confirmed by staff prior to your registration being completed. You will receive a confirmation that your registration request was submitted that will not have a Zoom link. Upon being approved, you will receive a second confirmation email that your registration is complete that will have the Zoom link. If this does not apply to the training you registered for, contact us at hisupdtr@hawaii.edu.
How do I cancel my training registration?
If the training is on Zoom, you can find the cancelation link in the registration confirmation email that was sent to you.
If the training is in-person, or you are not sure, please email hisupdtr@hawaii.edu.
How do I get my continuing education (CE) certificate?
During the training you will be directed to the training evaluation. After completing the evaluation, you will be automatically redirected to the attendance verification form. Upon submission of the form your attendance verification letter will be emailed to the email address you entered within one week of the training. Please keep this email as it serves as your certificate or verification for license or certification renewal.
I didnʻt receive my attendance verification letter, what do I do?
Please contact us at hisupdtr@hawaii.edu with the information below:
- Name of training
- Date and time of training
- If you completed the evaluation and the attendance verification forms
- Email or phone number you used to register and attend the training
Reach out to us for more information on Hawaiʻi SUPD activities or with any questions.
Email: hisupdtr@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 956-4689
