CEUs: Where Education & Excellence Meet for WNC Public Health Professionals

As many public health providers know, structured professional development is essential to ensure professionals stay licensed, up‑to‑date, and equipped with the latest evidence‑based practices. 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are credits professionals earn through approved trainings, workshops, or courses – both online and in person. These are required by most licensing boards to keep providers current with research, treatment approaches, and ethical standards.

While CEUs are often a professional requirement, they also: 

• ENHANCE clinical expertise with new tools and strategies. 
• IMPROVE client outcomes by integrating evidence-based practices. 
• BUILD professional networks through workshops and conferences. 
• BOOST career opportunities by demonstrating ongoing commitment to learning. 

From January to June 2026, Resources for Resilience is excited to announce that AHEC-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for participation in many of our trainings and workshops!

This offering allows public health and mental health professionals to not only strengthen their own resilience skills, but also receive formal recognition for their ongoing professional development. 

By attending select RFR programming, participants can earn CEUs while gaining practical tools to regulate stress, foster connection, and build healthier, more resilient communities. 

“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” 

Anthony J. D’Angelo 

CEUs For Behavioral Health Professionals 

Behavioral health professionals and providers use CEUs to stay up to date and knowledgeable on trauma-informed care, ethics, cultural competency, crisis intervention and emerging therapies. This includes:

• Social workers 
• Counselors 
• Psychologists 
• Therapists 
• Addiction and substance abuse specialists 
• Peer support specialists 
• Case managers 
• Community health workers 

“Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you’ll ever have is your mind and what you put into it.” 

Brian Tracy 

CEUs at Resources For Resilience 

Need AHEC-approved CEU’s? Now you can get up to 33 hours of credit from our signature trauma-informed programming.  We’re excited to announce that many RFR trainings offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and/or “Contact Hours” through our partnership with Area L AHEC — making it easier than ever for our attendees to grow both personally and professionally.  

That means you can boost your credentials while building resilience in yourself and others! 

New for 2026: 

• Certificates of Completion noting credit hours are available for ALL full-day and multi-day workshops and trainings
• AHEC-approved CEUs or credits hours available through Area L AHEC (Area Health Education Center) on select offerings. See below, or check out our CEU-Eligible Event Calendar.
• The best part? Trainings are free and the cost for these CEUs is very accessible and affordable:  Just $10 for the 1-hour programming, or $50 for the one or two day events.

Which of our community programs qualify for AHEC-approved CEUs? 

• Reconnecting Through Hard Times (1 hour)
• Reconnect for Resilience (14 hours)
• Leading Through Hard Times (6 hours)
• Recharging Resilience (6 hours)
• Resiliency Champions (6 hours)

Please stay tuned for additional dates and opportunities. We will update this page, as well as our CEU Event Calendar!

Reminder: Some licenses require pre-approved continuing education credits from an accrediting organization (APA, NASW, NBCC, AHEC, etc) . It is the responsibility of each attendee to confirm CEU eligibility with your licensing board — but our team is here to support you every step of the way! Please contact info@resourcesforresilience.org with any questions.  

Wrapping It Up 

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, educator, counselor, or other community leader in Western North Carolina, Resources For Resilience trainings help you meet your professional development requirements, deepen your trauma-informed practice, and strengthen your impact in your community  

CEUs are more than a bureaucratic checkbox—they are a lifeline for professional excellence, ensuring that care remains ethical, effective, and responsive to the evolving needs of communities. 

Check out our CEU Eligible Event Calendar to see which programs qualify for continuing education credit. We look forward to seeing you soon!