Behavioral Health Sciences Institute... providing innovative curricula and training to advance workforce development.

The Behavioral Health Sciences Institute (BHSI) is a collaboration between The Spurwink Institute and the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA). The collaboration's mission is to improve the quality and range of behavioral health services through research and training.

Established in 1997, BHSI (in collaboration with various public sector agencies, private sector providers and other organizations) provides customized training, research, quality improvement and technical assistance. The primary focus is on the less-than baccalaureate-prepared worker and strengthening the capabilities/skills of those who provide direct care to children, adults, and families.