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SUMMARY:Free! A Step at a Time: Implementing and Sustaining Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practices
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nLearn more & register: https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/a-step-at-a-time-implementing-and-sustaining-psychiatric-rehabilitation-practices/2026-04-20/
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/free-a-step-at-a-time-implementing-and-sustaining-psychiatric-rehabilitation-practices/
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SUMMARY:Free! A Step at a Time: Implementing and Sustaining Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practices
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nLearn more & register: https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/a-step-at-a-time-implementing-and-sustaining-psychiatric-rehabilitation-practices/2026-04-20/
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/free-a-step-at-a-time-implementing-and-sustaining-psychiatric-rehabilitation-practices-2/
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SUMMARY:Psychosis CARE 2026 virtual conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nPsychosis 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.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/psychosis-care-2026-virtual-conference/
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SUMMARY:Say It Out Loud Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Conference:\nWashington’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. \nSay 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. \n What’s in store: \n\nInspiring workshops and powerhouse speakers\nDelicious food and lively entertainment\nReal community connection and empowerment\nJoy\, laughter\, and stories that spark hope and healing\nSponsorship Opportunities- see attached\nTables Available for vendors\n\nJoin us in community. Come as you are\, and leave inspired\, empowered\, and louder than ever.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/say-it-out-loud-conference-2/
LOCATION:Tulalip Resort & Casino\, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd\, Tulalip\, WA\, 98271
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T090000
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SUMMARY:Advancing Access to Mental Health Services through Single Session Interventions
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nJoin 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.  \n\nSession 1: Foundations of SSIs (May 21 ~ 9-10 am Pacific)\nSession 2: Implementation Lessons from the Field (May 28 ~ 9-10 am Pacific)\nSession 3 Workshop: Apply here by June 8 (June 18 ~ 9-10 am Pacific)\n\nParticipants 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.  \nLearning Objectives  \n\nUnderstand the current evidence base supporting SSIs\, including outcomes and settings. \nIdentify common barriers to implementing single-session approaches in community mental health settings. \nLearn practical strategies and implementation tactics that have facilitated successful uptake. 
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/advancing-access-to-mental-health-services-through-single-session-interventions/
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SUMMARY:What Is Adaptation and Why Does It Matter? Guidance for Adapting Mental Health Practices and Programs
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAcross 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.  \nThis series is open to all states and territories. \nSession Dates:\n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, June 24 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific\nSession 2: Wednesday\, July 8 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific\nSession 3: Wednesday\, July 22 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the concept of adaptation and its importance in the implementation of mental health practices and programs. \nIdentify key principles of approaches to adapting evidence-based mental health practices. \nLearn about practical methods to facilitate the evaluation and analysis process.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/what-is-adaptation-and-why-does-it-matter-guidance-for-adapting-mental-health-practices-and-programs/
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