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Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Center
The mission of the Evidence Based Practice Center is to disseminate high quality evidence-based behavioral health interventions, treatment, and recovery support models through training, certification, and technical assistance. Models are backed by scientific evidence and encourage the use of clinical experience and client preferences. They are positive, supportive, client-centered, and strength-based. By training clinicians, recovery support specialists, and their supervisors, the ultimate goal is to improve substance use, mental health, and associated outcomes for adults, emerging adults, and adolescents. Training teams consist of individuals with various backgrounds, including clinical work, recovery support work, model implementation, and/or personal lived experience. The Center has trained clinicians and recovery support specialists from more than 500 organizations in the United States and Canada. More information can be found by emailing ebtxquestions@chestnut.org.
2026 CRA/A-CRA Training Dates
To learn more about our models, training and certification processes, training dates, and costs, please choose the appropriate link below:
Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA): The Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) is a cognitive behavioral treatment for adults with substance use disorders. To learn more:
Community Reinforcement Approach
Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA): The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) is a developmentally-appropriate cognitive behavioral treatment for youth and young adults ages 12 to 24 years old with substance use disorders. To learn more:
Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA)
Assertive Continuing Care (ACC): ACC uses adolescent or adult Community Reinforcement Approach (A/CRA) procedures, home visits, and case management for individuals following an episode of treatment for substance use. To learn more:
Recovery Monitoring and Support (RMS): RMS is a recovery support model for individuals of all ages following an episode of treatment for substance use.
Recovery Monitoring and Support
To learn more: email ebtxquestions@chestnut.org.