Washington Council for Behavioral Health

Free Learning Community! Mental Health Implementation in Action: A Team-Based Approach to Lasting Change
2026-01-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Busy leaders, real projects, and practical tools. Implementing change is complex, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This learning community brings behavioral health leaders together to address real-world challenges using proven implementation strategies and collaborative support.
Your team of 2-3 people will bring an identified mental health implementation project to work on during this series. Whether you’re planning, implementing, or sustaining a mental health practice or program, this learning community will contribute new perspectives, actionable tools, peer insights, and a clear roadmap for lasting change.
Each session combines concise frameworks on core implementation topics, peer learning, and hands-on planning time. You’ll work on your own priorities, apply practical strategies, and leave with actionable next steps. Plus, receive two free tailored consultation sessions and access to implementation tools from the Pacific West Hub and CMHIS.
Team and Project Learning Objectives:

Articulate specific implementation barriers and facilitators.
Apply evidence-based implementation frameworks and strategies.
Identify and utilize tools and resources to plan, implement and/or sustain change efforts.
Problem-solve creatively with your team to address challenges.
Identify actionable next steps for your current priorities.

Peer Integration for Implementation Readiness: Building and Sustaining Peer Support Roles Across Systems
2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-26 14:00 - 15:00
*NOTE: This is a 2-part series. Register once to attend one or both sessions.
Join us on Tuesday, March 24, to learn more about key implementation considerations for integrating peer support roles within behavioral health systems. Participants will explore factors influencing successful peer integration, including role clarity, supervision structures, workflow alignment, and sustainment considerations. The session will highlight practical tools and examples to support implementation readiness across service settings.
On Thursday, March 26, participants will apply implementation concepts by examining their current peer integration approaches and identifying opportunities to strengthen role definition, supervision, and alignment with organizational goals. Guided coaching will support teams in adapting implementation strategies to their local context and planning next steps for sustaining peer roles.
Learning Objectives

Identify key factors that influence successful integration of peer support roles within behavioral health systems.
Describe common implementation challenges related to peer role clarity, supervision, and workflow alignment.
Recognize practical tools that support readiness and sustainment of peer roles.

This event is open to individuals working in HHS Regions 9 or 10: AZ, CA, HI, NV, AS, MP, FM, GU, MH, PW, AK, ID, OR, or WA.

Free! A Step at a Time: Implementing and Sustaining Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practices
2026-04-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-27 15:00 - 16:00
Meaningful recovery is about more than just feeling better, it’s about developing the skills and supports needed to navigate daily life. Psychiatric rehabilitation focuses on helping people strengthen daily living, work, and community participation skills while equipping staff to support that growth in their settings. Join national consultant and practitioner Lamarr Lewis for a two-part event designed to help organizations bring psychiatric rehabilitation practices to life and keep them thriving.

Learn more & register: https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/a-step-at-a-time-implementing-and-sustaining-psychiatric-rehabilitation-practices/2026-04-20/

Psychosis CARE 2026 virtual conference
2026-04-28 08:30 - 2026-04-29 14:00
The Psychosis CARE virtual conference, now in its fourth year, invites a broad audience (school staff, PCPs, mental health therapists, SUD professionals, law enforcement, families, individuals with lived experience, etc.) to gather virtually to engage in Community Awareness, Resources, and Education as it relates to Psychosis.
This annual event features breakout sessions led by speakers who are experts in the field of psychosis. Attendees can expect to learn more about early identification of psychosis, resources for supporting individuals experiencing symptoms of psychosis, resources for psychosis care available in Washington State, as well as opportunities to engage with other attendees.
Psychosis CARE represents a collaboration between the New Journeys network, Washington State Health Care Authority, the University of Washington SPIRIT Center, the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, and EnRoute, with funding support from SAMHSA.

Say It Out Loud Conference
2026-05-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Tulalip Resort & Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip, WA, 98271
This year’s theme, “Unapologetically Us! Bold Voices, Bright Futures,” is a full-on celebration of authenticity, resilience, and joy in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Get ready for a day packed with energy, connection, and heart.
About the Conference:
Washington’s 2SLGBTQIA+-focused Say It Out Loud (SIOL) annual conference, funded by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), it is a unique gathering that brings together professionals, advocates, and community members to reduce disparities experienced by 2SLGBTQIA+ people. The conference focuses on whole person care, wellness and recovery, identity, self-determination, advocacy, and more.
Say It Out Loud is more than a conference — it’s a movement. It’s where visibility meets vulnerability, and where every voice matters. Together, we celebrate the beauty of being our full selves in a space that’s inclusive, trauma-informed, culturally grounded, and rooted in equity and care.
What’s in store:

Inspiring workshops and powerhouse speakers
Delicious food and lively entertainment
Real community connection and empowerment
Joy, laughter, and stories that spark hope and healing
Sponsorship Opportunities- see attached
Tables Available for vendors

Join us in community. Come as you are, and leave inspired, empowered, and louder than ever.

Advancing Access to Mental Health Services through Single Session Interventions
2026-05-21 09:00 - 10:00
What if therapy worked in one visit? Most evidence-based mental health treatments include 8–20 sessions, yet the average number of visits people receive is one. This mismatch has sparked interest in single-session interventions (SSIs)—structured, evidence-based programs designed to deliver meaningful benefit in one encounter.
Join the Pacific West Hub for a three-part series that will help leaders of behavioral health organizations and systems understand the potential impact of single-session interventions (SSIs) as an efficient, evidence-based approach to increasing access to mental health services and improving clinical outcomes. Each 1-hour session focuses on key issues related to selecting, implementing, and sustaining SSIs, with particular attention to fit within community mental health and public-sector settings.

Session 1: Foundations of SSIs (May 21 ~ 9-10 am Pacific)
Session 2: Implementation Lessons from the Field (May 28 ~ 9-10 am Pacific)
Session 3 Workshop: Apply here by June 8 (June 18 ~ 9-10 am Pacific)

Participants will gain a clear understanding of what SSIs are, where and when they can be most effective, identify implementation challenges, explore methods to encourage real-world use, and reflect on how local context shapes SSI design, delivery, and sustainability. An applied workshop in session three will support participants in moving from conceptual interest to concrete action through a structured implementation planning process.
Learning Objectives

Understand the current evidence base supporting SSIs, including outcomes and settings.
Identify common barriers to implementing single-session approaches in community mental health settings.
Learn practical strategies and implementation tactics that have facilitated successful uptake.

What Is Adaptation and Why Does It Matter? Guidance for Adapting Mental Health Practices and Programs
2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:00
Implementing mental health practices in real-world settings rarely goes exactly as planned. Adaptation is a necessary and powerful part of successful implementation. This series brings together nationally recognized implementation science experts to help behavioral health leaders, practitioners, and program developers understand how to thoughtfully adapt mental health practices while maintaining fidelity to what works.
Across three interactive, one‑hour sessions, participants will explore why adaptation matters, how it unfolds across different phases of implementation, and how to track and evaluate adaptations to strengthen impact over time. If you’re launching a new practice, refining an existing program, or supporting system-level implementation, this series offers practical guidance to help programs adapt to their context and more effectively meet the needs of the people they serve.
This series is open to all states and territories.
Session Dates:

Session 1: Wednesday, June 24 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific
Session 2: Wednesday, July 8 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific
Session 3: Wednesday, July 22 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific

Learning Objectives:

Understand the concept of adaptation and its importance in the implementation of mental health practices and programs.
Identify key principles of approaches to adapting evidence-based mental health practices.
Learn about practical methods to facilitate the evaluation and analysis process.
