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SBIRT is an evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic alcohol and illicit drug use, abuse, and dependence. Through a 6-hour didactic and experientially oriented workshop, participants will develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver SBIRT (Substance Use Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment). Objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Identify SBIRT as a system change initiative; Compare and contrast the current system with SBIRT; Understand the public health approach; Discuss the need to change how we think about substance use behaviors, problems, and interventions; Understand the information screening does and does not provide; Define brief intervention/brief negotiated interview; Describe the goals of conducting a BI/BNI; Understand the counselor’s role in providing BI/BNI; Develop knowledge of Motivational Interviewing as it relates to the SBIRT model; and Describe referral to treatment.