Invitation to Change Training

Are you passionate about supporting families affected by substance use?
Here’s an exciting opportunity to expand your impact!

We’re thrilled to invite you to apply for the Invitation to Change (ITC) Facilitator Training, offered through the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network. This evidence-based program equips community organizations, behavioral health professionals, and support groups with the tools needed to lead transformative family support sessions.

What Is ITC?

The Invitation to Change approach is a compassionate, research-informed model developed by CMC: Foundation for Change. It blends proven strategies such as Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help families strengthen relationships, build effective communication skills, and promote self-care while supporting loved ones on their change journeys.

Training Highlights

This two-level virtual training prepares you to facilitate a 15-week Invitation to Change Family Support Group in your community:

Level 1 — ITC Fundamentals (16 hours)
Level 2 — Group Leader Curriculum (16 hours)

Participants must attend all sessions and commit to launching an ITC group upon completion of training. Multiple scheduling options are available to accommodate differing time zones and availability. For more information on training dates and times, please visit the website.

Who Should Apply?

This training is ideal for:

Behavioral health professionals
Peer-support organizations
Nonprofit leaders
Faith-based groups
Schools and community support networks

Each applicant team must include:

2 facilitators who will co-lead the 15-week group
1 supervisor/organizational support person

READY to LEAD CHANGE?

Apply today to join this transformative training and bring ITC to your community. Space is limited, and full participation is required. For more information, please visit the website.