Train Massachusetts (TRAIN MA), a national TRAIN Learning Network affiliate, is a free online learning platform that provides training on various public health topics. It is available to all public health professionals in Massachusetts, including those just starting their careers. The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health offers many self-paced courses for people who work in careers addressing substance use prevention, intervention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.
TRAIN Massachusetts supports the careers of the substance use workforce by offering tailored training for a diverse range of professionals. This includes roles such as public health practitioners, clinical supervisors, community or faith-based providers, community health workers, counselors or clinicians, peer recovery coaches, prevention workers, and recovery support specialists. By catering to such a broad spectrum of learners, TRAIN Massachusetts ensures that essential knowledge and skills are accessible to those working in and supporting substance use and related fields.
You can create an account by visiting the TRAIN homepage and clicking the “Create Account” button. The TRAIN tutorials website provides access to resources, including instructional guides on creating a new account, completing your profile, and searching for courses. You can download directions on creating a new account here.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and other TRAIN network contributors developed various courses.
Here is a list of some available self-paced courses on TRAIN:
- Opioid Overdose Prevention
- Safer Injecting Practices and Wound Care
- Brain Injury in At-Risk Populations
- Process Improvement
- Prevention and Access to Care Coordination