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SUMMARY:Measurement-Based Care Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you providing Measurement-Based Care (MBC) for treatment of mental health disorders in your setting\, thinking about it\, or curious about how to get started? Join us to explore how MBC can enhance clinical practice to better support clients. Whether you’re brand-new to MBC or actively implementing\, we’ll help you move your work forward. \nDriven by the needs identified by attendees\, follow-up consultations will be offered in September on 9/5\, 9/15 and 9/17. \nThe webinar will cover the following: \n– Introduction to the core components of MBC \n– Debunk common myths \n– Explore real-world examples and free tools \n– Offer a space to connect and discuss implementation questions or goals \n  \nEligibility: These webinars are designed for leadership within mental health service organizations responsible for implementing programs or practices. Attendees need to be working in HHS Regions 9 or 10. \n  \nPlease register by Tuesday\, July 29th\, 2025
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/measurement-based-care-webinar-2/
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SUMMARY:Ignite Pongo Training: Autumn 2025
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday November 8th\, Pongo Poetry Project will host the autumn edition of its Ignite Pongo training series. Through Ignite Pongo\, attendees will learn and practice Pongo techniques for facilitating powerful personal poetry that inspires healing\, growth\, and community. \n  \nIn this immersive training\, attendees will hone their skills as a Poetry Mentor\, learn how to remove barriers to self-expression\, and encourage honesty from survivors of difficult life experiences. Register here to attend Ignite Pongo\, and gain the knowledge and skills you need to create therapeutic poetry programming based on their trauma-informed approach.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/ignite-pongo-training-autumn-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T150000
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SUMMARY:Leading Change That Sticks: Tools and Strategies for Mental Health Programs
DESCRIPTION:Leading change is hard amidst multiple demands\, but you don’t have to do it alone. This interactive session brings leaders together to explore free practical tools\, evidence-based strategies\, and resources that make mental health program improvements achievable and sustainable. \nLearn how the Pacific West Hub can partner with you at any point in your change process with experienced technical assistance and consultation. We’ll also share proven approaches for planning\, implementing\, and maintaining change—and invite your input so we can tailor our Hub support to your priorities. \nWhether you’re leading a new idea\, enacting requirements\, or managing ongoing projects\, we are here for you. Together\, we’ll turn ideas into outcomes that last. \nAttendees will: \n\nIdentify key steps for planning and implementing mental health program changes.\nExplain principles of implementation models and how they apply to real-world challenges.\nAccess available free implementation support resources and know how to access them and connect with our team\n\nAttendees should be working in HHS Regions 9 and 10 (AZ\, CA\, HI\, NV\, AS\, MP\, FM\, GU\, MH\, PW\, AK\, ID\, OR\, and WA)
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/leading-change-that-sticks-tools-and-strategies-for-mental-health-programs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T143000
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SUMMARY:Communicating with Purpose: Effective Strategies in Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Purposeful communication is essential for advancing behavioral health work\, whether you’re engaging funders\, agency leaders\, peers\, or communities. This session offers practical strategies to help you craft messages that resonate\, build trust\, and inspire action. You’ll learn how to identify what matters most to your audience\, make your message compelling\, and refine your approach for maximum impact. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify three communication strategies and know when to use them.\nUnderstand your audience and shape messages around what matters to them.\nAccess free communications tools that make your work easier to explain and easier to support.\n\nAttendees should be working in HHS Regions 9 or 10 (AZ\, CA\, HI\, NV\, AS\, MP\, FM\, GU\, MH\, PW\, AK\, ID\, OR\, or WA)
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/communicating-with-purpose-effective-strategies-in-mental-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T150000
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SUMMARY:Free Learning Community! Mental Health Implementation in Action: A Team-Based Approach to Lasting Change
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYour 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. \nEach 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. \nTeam and Project Learning Objectives: \n\nArticulate specific implementation barriers and facilitators.\nApply evidence-based implementation frameworks and strategies.\nIdentify and utilize tools and resources to plan\, implement and/or sustain change efforts.\nProblem-solve creatively with your team to address challenges.\nIdentify actionable next steps for your current priorities.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/free-learning-community-mental-health-implementation-in-action-a-team-based-approach-to-lasting-change/
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SUMMARY:Peer Integration for Implementation Readiness: Building and Sustaining Peer Support Roles Across Systems
DESCRIPTION:*NOTE: This is a 2-part series. Register once to attend one or both sessions. \nJoin 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.  \nOn 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. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify key factors that influence successful integration of peer support roles within behavioral health systems.\nDescribe common implementation challenges related to peer role clarity\, supervision\, and workflow alignment. \nRecognize practical tools that support readiness and sustainment of peer roles. \n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/peer-integration-for-implementation-readiness-building-and-sustaining-peer-support-roles-across-systems/
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SUMMARY:Peer Integration for Implementation Readiness: Building and Sustaining Peer Support Roles Across Systems
DESCRIPTION:*NOTE: This is a 2-part series. Register once to attend one or both sessions. \nJoin 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.  \nOn 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. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify key factors that influence successful integration of peer support roles within behavioral health systems.\nDescribe common implementation challenges related to peer role clarity\, supervision\, and workflow alignment. \nRecognize practical tools that support readiness and sustainment of peer roles. \n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/peer-integration-for-implementation-readiness-building-and-sustaining-peer-support-roles-across-systems-2/
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T083000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T080000
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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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