Help Build Massachusetts' Clinical Response Network
Join a multidisciplinary network of clinicians, behavioral health professionals, and veteran-focused partners committed to strengthening prevention, referral pathways, and coordinated support for veterans and first responders.
Why Clinicians Join
Join a growing network of behavioral health professionals, veteran-focused providers, researchers, and prevention specialists committed to strengthening support pathways for veterans and first responders across Massachusetts.
Flexible Participation
Contribute in ways that fit your availability. Professional involvement on your schedule.
Meaningful Impact
Help strengthen prevention and support systems.
Community-Based Prevention
Support veterans before crisis occurs.
Technology-Enabled Outreach
Technology supporting relationships, not replacing them.
Referral Partnerships
Contribute in ways that fit your availability. Professional involvement on your schedule.
Professional Development
& Training
Empowering Clinical Network participants with advanced, evidence-based training and educational opportunities to enhance suicide prevention efforts and care delivery.
Through strategic partnerships and expert-led programs, we provide access to specialized training, certifications, and research collaboratives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and institutional excellence in behavioral healthcare.
Program availability and specific requirements may vary. Participation in training opportunities is exclusive to affiliated Clinical Network members.
CAMS-Care Training
CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) is an evidence-based clinical framework for suicide-specific assessment and treatment. This comprehensive training equips clinicians with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage suicidal risk and collaboratively develop treatment plans.
QPR Instructor Certification
Become a certified QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Instructor. This program prepares individuals to teach the QPR method, empowering others in the community to recognize and respond to the warning signs of a suicide crisis.
Zero Suicide Framework
Implementation training and workshops focused on the Zero Suicide framework, a comprehensive approach to improving care and outcomes for individuals at risk of suicide within health and behavioral health systems.
Firearm Safety & Lethal Means Counseling
Evidence-informed training on discussing firearm safety and other lethal means counseling with patients and families. Learn effective communication strategies to reduce access to lethal methods during times of crisis.
Research & Learning Collaborative
Participate in structured research initiatives and peer learning collaboratives. Share best practices, contribute to suicide prevention research, and engage with experts to drive innovation in clinical care.
How it works
Veteran Identified
A veteran is identified through engagement, outreach, or community support channels.
Peer Support Engaged
A trained peer supporter provides connection, encouragement, and initial outreach.
Clinical Referral Activated
When additional support is appropriate, a clinical referral pathway is initiated.
Follow-Up Coordinated
Ongoing communication and coordination help ensure continuity of support.
Apply to Join the Clinical Network
MVSPI is recruiting licensed mental health professionals throughout Massachusetts to provide consultation, referral support, and crisis response capacity for veterans identified through community outreach and Frontline Connect.
Eligible Professionals:
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- LICSWs
- LMHCs
- Licensed Addiction
- Counselors
- Psychiatric Nurse
- Practitioners