The Washington State Attorney General’s Office, Washington State Patrol and Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys are convening local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ offices, policymakers and community leaders to identify strategies to reduce the supply of illegal opioids (heroin and illicit prescriptions) in response to Executive Order 16-09.  Join us to discuss creative strategies and best practices in field operations, learn about innovative task force efforts, and examine how partnering with public health can advance our response...

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This course is for those who are court ordered for anger management or who are interested in learning coping skills to overcome their anger. Attend this in-depth Anger Management course and learn skills that can be used to reduce conflicts with co-workers, family and friends. Click here for more information.

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NAMI Family Support Groups are local meetings of caregivers of individuals with a mental illness where family members can talk frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom. Prospective facilitators must have a family member or loved one living with mental illness. Download Yakima Family Support Group Application

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and most importantly - teaches individuals how to help a youth in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. This introductory course is not intended for current mental health treatment providers. Click here for more information.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and most importantly - teaches individuals how to help a youth in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. This introductory course is not intended for current mental health treatment providers. Click here for more information.

17 SEMINARS COMPLETED WITH 142 PARTICIPANTS SINCE 2013 This course will include research information from agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for an in-depth look at the prevalence of suicide, the warning signs, symptoms of depression, and risk factors. Case examples, stories, research articles, and interviews with professionals will be presented throughout the training with opportunities...

Are you interested in learning more about personal recovery? People with mental illness and substance use disorders can and do recover. This workshop covers recovery as defined by the SAMHSA consensus statement and shows you how improve your recovery and wellness. The workshop also provides ideas for supporters, providers and other community organizations. Focusing on recovery in integrated settings will also be discussed. Click here to see the flyer. YOUR TRAINER: Mary Jadwisiak Mary Jadwisiak is a internationally sought out speaker...

Please join us July 12, 2017, 12 p.m.—1:30 p.m. for a WA Council for Behavioral Health-sponsored SUD training: “Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Meeting People Where They’re At”. The speaker for this session will be Susan E. Collins, Ph.D., University of Washington Harm Reduction Research and Treatment Center. CE clock hours will be available for LMHCs, LCSWs, LASWs, and LMFTs. Please contact Mike Hatchett at mhatchett@thewashintoncouncil.org for more information.