Evelyn Clark and Tyus Reed will teach you how they have incorporated youth leadership into treatment plans. These techniques have empowered youth to see how leadership leads to resilience. Leadership skills are essential, come be empowered to lead. Learning objectives Describe how resilience can be defined as a type of leadership. Learn about tools that mental health peer specialists can use to empower youth. Learn how leadership skills promote engagement and treatment planning. Training details Tuesday, October 27 11 a.m....

The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center is proud to take part in the US Department of Labor’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NJDEAM). Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year is special because it coincides with celebrating 30 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and 75 years of NDEAM. On this webinar, the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center, SOAR providers, SSA work...

Join us for a six webinar series intended to provide a comprehensive overview, with practical applications, of Foundational Community Supports (FCS) documentation. What do the webinars cover? Each webinar covers a specific type of documentation and addresses Medicaid requirements and the importance of the connection between assessments, service plans, and progress notes, known as the Golden Thread. Who should attend? These webinars are for FCS staff responsible for service provision and documentation and are interactive and will give attendees the skills to...

Performance appraisal is an important component of an effective supervision process.  It is a critical support tool, ensuring effective communication as regards a supervisee's performance. This webinar will discuss the components of an effective performance appraisal meeting, share some practical tips for doing an effective performance appraisal and discuss how to provide a productive and meaningful supervisory experience for both supervisor and supervisee. Webinar details Date: Monday, November 9 Time: 2 to 3 p.m. Register

Mental rehearsal is used in a variety of environments that require confidence and a belief in one’s ability to succeed. It’s used in sports, business, and other high pressure situations. Mental rehearsal helps individuals to imagine success and a positive outcome as well as reduce the stress felt in certain situations. This interactive webinar applies the concepts of mental rehearsal to career development. Trainees will learn how to apply the steps of mental rehearsal when working with job seekers during...

Facilitated by Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, this call for the peer workforce in our region is part of a monthly series of calls that feature live consult and discussion. Join us on November 18 and learn about designing peer programs. These calls are intended for peer support specialists, supervisors of peer support specialists, and administrators of peer-delivered services and programs. Although we'll be offering this opportunity each month, you're welcome to attend any call. Click here to...

Pandemic-related stockpiling highlighted hoarding behaviors. Beyond the pandemic, millions of people struggle with hoarding, especially those who are homeless or formerly homeless. This presentation is an introduction to hoarding disorder causes, co-morbidities, and costs to clients. Join the webinar to learn about tools and resources to support individuals with hoarding behaviors. Webinar details Date: Thursday, November 19 Time: 8:30 - 10 a.m. Register

We will discuss how youth peer support specialists (PSSs) engage in strengths-based conversations with young people, using the framework of "Strengths, Passions, Achievements, and Motivators" or SPAM. Discussing strengths can feel uncomfortable, distressing or phony for youth clients. In this call we will focus on specific techniques that PSSs can use to help ensure a comfortable and engaging conversation that builds both the PSSs' and the youth's awareness and genuine appreciation of the young person's SPAM. Click here to register.

Employment success is often related to the quality and type of supports individuals receive on and off the job. Often, job seekers with mental health conditions are unaware of the types of job supports and accommodations that would mitigate potential barriers to employment success and improved tenure. This lack of awareness may result in limited job options and career advancement opportunities. Webinar participants will Identify methods to assess the employment implications of mental health conditions. Explore ways to determine the...

Join us for the first installment of quarterly learning and discussion opportunities for peer-delivered service workers across our region of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington facilitated by MHAAO. The November 20 call will focus on self-advocacy and asking for what you need in the workplace, and subsequent topics will be developed in response to group need. And mark your calendar for our next calls on January 27 and April 9. You're welcome to attend any of these quarterly calls. Click...