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SUMMARY:Foundational Community Supports: Individual Placement and Support (IPS)VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training
DESCRIPTION:The supported employment benefit under the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program is based on the evidence-based and research-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. \nProgram staff are committed to training and assisting FCS providers in pursuing strategies that will result in improved services and outcomes for people enrolled in FCS. \nTraining learning objectives include: \n\nReview the FCS program\nExplore key principles of the IPS supported employment model\nUnderstand fidelity goals under FCS\nLearn what it is like to participate in fidelity reviews\nDevelop skills to be a fidelity reviewer\nLearn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring\n\nRegistration\nTraining will be presented virtually\, and will be completed in two sessions. \nPlease register for both part 1and part 2. You must register for each session separately. \n\nMarch 2: Reviewer Training Part 1\nMarch 3: Reviewer Training Part 2\n\nQuestions?\nContact Dawn Miller at Dawn.miller@hca.wa.gov or Darren Paschke at Darren.paschke@hca.wa.gov
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/foundational-community-supports-individual-placement-and-support-ipsvirtual-fidelity-reviewer-training/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210226
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UID:4009-1614297600-1614556799@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family Support Group (FSG) Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:NAMI FSG is a support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. \nFor more information or to register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/nami-family-support-group-fsg-leader-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
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UID:4045-1612792800-1612796400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Housing Supervisor Learning Community Call: Providing effective clinical supervision in Permanent Supportive Housing settings
DESCRIPTION:Join us where we will review the functions of supervision\, target key supervisory skills and reinforce the importance of staff growth as supervisors to staff providing effective PSH services.  In addition\, we will discuss the importance of fostering trust in supervisory relationships. \nWebinar details\n\nDate: Monday\, February 8\nTime: 2 – 3 p.m.\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/supportive-housing-supervisor-learning-community-call-providing-effective-clinical-supervision-in-permanent-supportive-housing-settings/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210125
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201109T235243Z
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UID:3993-1611273600-1611532799@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Support Group (CSG) Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:NAMI CSG is a peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. \nFor more information or to register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/nami-connection-support-group-csg-leader-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201104T184832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T184832Z
UID:3982-1608022800-1608033600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Foundational Community Supports: Permanent Supportive Housing VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training
DESCRIPTION:The supportive housing benefit under the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program is based on the evidence-based and research-based federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) model. \nProgram staff are committed to training and assisting FCS providers in pursuing strategies that will result in improved services and outcomes for people enrolled in FCS. \nTraining learning objectives include: \n\nReview the FCS program\nExplore key principles of the SAMHSA permanent supportive housing model\nUnderstand fidelity goals under FCS\nLearn what it is like to participate in fidelity reviews\nDevelop skills to be a fidelity reviewer\nLearn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring\n\nRegistration\nTraining will be presented virtually\, and will be completed in two sessions. \nPlease register for both part 1 and part 2. \nDecember 15: Reviewer training Part 1 \nDecember 17: Reviewer Training Part 2
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/foundational-community-supports-permanent-supportive-housing-virtual-fidelity-reviewer-training-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201113T211425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T211425Z
UID:4034-1607526000-1607533200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground: Mental Health and Addiction Peers Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Peer-delivered service workers with lived experience of mental health challenges\, and those in substance use recovery\, have a lot in common. However\, many members of the peer workforce report a lack of understanding about those similarities in history and practice across mental health and addiction specialties. In this webinar\, we will review the history and practice of mental health and addiction peer workers respectively\, focusing on the commonalities that bring us together. United\, we are stronger! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/common-ground-mental-health-and-addiction-peers-live-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201113T211255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T211255Z
UID:4032-1606827600-1606834800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Call for Supervisors of the Adult Peer Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly learning and discussion opportunities for supervisors of peer staff in our region of Alaska\, Idaho\, Oregon\, and Washington\, facilitated by MHAAO. The first call on December 1 focuses on supporting staff in times of crisis. Subsequent topics will be developed in response to group need. And mark your calendar for our next calls on January 26 and April 6. Supervisors are welcome to attend any call. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/quarterly-call-for-supervisors-of-the-adult-peer-workforce/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201113T211127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T211127Z
UID:4030-1605877200-1605884400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Call for Adult Peer Workforce
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/quarterly-call-for-adult-peer-workforce/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201020T174716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T174716Z
UID:3963-1605862800-1605868200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Determining accommodations for Job Seekers with Mental Health Conditions webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWebinar participants will \n\nIdentify methods to assess the employment implications of mental health conditions.\nExplore ways to determine the need for accommodations and other supports/skill development.\nApply accommodations to address specific work related support needs\n\nWebinar details\n\nDate: Friday\, November 20\nTime: 9 to 10:30 a.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/determining-accommodations-for-job-seekers-with-mental-health-conditions-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201113T211543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T211543Z
UID:4036-1605780000-1605787200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Topics in Strengthening Youth/Young Adult Peer Support: Strengths\, Passions\, Achievements\, and Motivators
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/advanced-topics-in-strengthening-youth-young-adult-peer-support-strengths-passions-achievements-and-motivators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201013T165216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T165216Z
UID:3954-1605774600-1605780000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Hoarding in supportive housing
DESCRIPTION:Pandemic-related stockpiling highlighted hoarding behaviors. Beyond the pandemic\, millions of people struggle with hoarding\, especially those who are homeless or formerly homeless. \nThis presentation is an introduction to hoarding disorder causes\, co-morbidities\, and costs to clients. \nJoin the webinar to learn about tools and resources to support individuals with hoarding behaviors. \nWebinar details\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 19\nTime: 8:30 – 10 a.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/hoarding-in-supportive-housing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201113T211024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T211024Z
UID:4028-1605704400-1605711600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Regional Peer Workforce Consultation Call: Designing Peer Programs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/regional-peer-workforce-consultation-call-designing-peer-programs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201020T175324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T175324Z
UID:3967-1605171600-1605175200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Job developers community of practice call: Using mental rehearsal to increase confidence around employment
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 the job search\, including the application and interviewing stages. \nWebinar details\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 12\nTime: 9 to 10 a.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/job-developers-community-of-practice-call-using-mental-rehearsal-to-increase-confidence-around-employment/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201020T174517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T174517Z
UID:3961-1604930400-1604934000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Housing supervisor learning community call: Doing effective performance appraisals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nWebinar details\n\nDate: Monday\, November 9\nTime: 2 to 3 p.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/supportive-housing-supervisor-learning-community-call-doing-effective-performance-appraisals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201020T174904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T174904Z
UID:3965-1604395800-1604403000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Golden Thread of documentation webinar series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a six webinar series intended to provide a comprehensive overview\, with practical applications\, of Foundational Community Supports (FCS) documentation. \nWhat do the webinars cover?\nEach 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. \nWho should attend?\nThese webinars are for FCS staff responsible for service provision and documentation and are interactive and will give attendees the skills to apply the knowledge. \nWe recommend that participants attend all sessions in the series\, as the information presented is cumulative. The training is capped at 100 participants\, so please register as soon as possible. \nWebinar details\nWebinars will take place on six consecutive Tuesdays. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, November 3 – December 8\nTime: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.\n\nRegister for all six events (A drop down will show all events)
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/golden-thread-of-documentation-webinar-series-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201013T165334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T165334Z
UID:3956-1603972800-1603978200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:SOARing to employment with SSA work incentives and benefits planning
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn this webinar\, the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center\, SOAR providers\, SSA work incentive experts\, and a SOAR beneficiary will share some myth-busting information about working while applying for and receiving SSA benefits. Presenters will provide basic information on SSA work incentives and how to access employment resources available to applicants and beneficiaries in their communities. You will hear from a local SOAR provider who will share their experience providing SOAR and employment supports in the community. We will also share our revised issue brief\, “SOAR and Employment for SSI/SSDI Beneficiaries\,” as well as other employment-related tools and resources. \nWebinar details\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 29\nTime: 12 to 1:30 p.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/soaring-to-employment-with-ssa-work-incentives-and-benefits-planning/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20201007T203246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T203306Z
UID:3949-1603796400-1603800000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Incorporating youth leadership into treatment
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning objectives\n\nDescribe how resilience can be defined as a type of leadership.\nLearn about tools that mental health peer specialists can use to empower youth.\nLearn how leadership skills promote engagement and treatment planning.\n\nTraining details\nTuesday\, October 27\n11 a.m.\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/incorporating-youth-leadership-into-treatment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20200930T212756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T212756Z
UID:3939-1602752400-1602763200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Foundational Community Supports: Permanent Supportive Housing VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training
DESCRIPTION:The supportive housing benefit under the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program is based on the evidence-based and research-based federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) model. \nProgram staff are committed to training and assisting FCS providers in pursuing strategies that will result in improved services and outcomes for people enrolled in FCS. \nTraining learning objectives include: \n\nReview the FCS program.\nExplore key principles of the SAMHSA permanent supportive housing model.\nUnderstand fidelity goals under FCS.\nLearn what it is like to participate in fidelity reviews.\nDevelop skills to be a fidelity reviewer.\nLearn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring.\n\nRegistration\nTraining will be presented virtually\, and will be completed in two sessions. \nPlease register for both part 1 and part 2. \nOctober 13: Reviewer Training Part 1 \nOctober 15: Reviewer Training Part 2
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/foundational-community-supports-permanent-supportive-housing-virtual-fidelity-reviewer-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20200930T212707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T212707Z
UID:3937-1602579600-1602590400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Foundational Community Supports: Permanent Supportive Housing VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training
DESCRIPTION:The supportive housing benefit under the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program is based on the evidence-based and research-based federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) model. \nProgram staff are committed to training and assisting FCS providers in pursuing strategies that will result in improved services and outcomes for people enrolled in FCS. \nTraining learning objectives include: \n\nReview the FCS program.\nExplore key principles of the SAMHSA permanent supportive housing model.\nUnderstand fidelity goals under FCS.\nLearn what it is like to participate in fidelity reviews.\nDevelop skills to be a fidelity reviewer.\nLearn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring.\n\nRegistration\nTraining will be presented virtually\, and will be completed in two sessions. \nPlease register for both part 1 and part 2. \nOctober 13: Reviewer Training Part 1 \nOctober 15: Reviewer Training Part 2
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/foundational-community-supports-permanent-supportive-housing-virtual-fidelity-reviewer-training/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20200909T171948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T171948Z
UID:3920-1601460000-1601465400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:A deeper dive into fidelity principles: How to achieve high Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment fidelity
DESCRIPTION:Providing services following Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment fidelity is rewarding and positive\, and helps us to provide a service that is of the highest quality to the people we serve. It also has lots of moving parts! \nThe health Care Authority (HCA) is providing a series of trainings taking a deeper dive in explaining some of the more complex fidelity scale items and how to achieve high fidelity. \nPart 3:\nParticipants will learn about fidelity items associated with IPS supervision. \nTopics will include: \n\nIPS supervisor documentation\nJob development documentation\nTracking of data for fidelity\n\nWebinar details:\n\nSeptember 30\n10 a.m.\n\nRegister for part 3
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/a-deeper-dive-into-fidelity-principles-how-to-achieve-high-individual-placement-and-support-ips-supported-employment-fidelity-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200930T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20200901T194756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T194756Z
UID:3904-1601454600-1601458200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Treatment Interface Webinar Series: Offender Reentry Community Safety Program
DESCRIPTION:In 1999\, the state funded the Offender Re-entry Community Safety Program (ORCSP). The program prevents the most vulnerable individuals from re-offending after they leave state prison. The 60 month program follows individuals post release through a combination of funding and behavioral health care. \nWashington State Health Care Authority’s Criminal Justice-Behavioral Health Interface webinar series is designed for anyone interested in increasing their understanding of the legal system\, programs\, services and resources that promotes recovery in the lives of people with behavioral health disabilities. \nWebinar details\n\nWednesday\, September 30\n8:30 a.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/criminal-justice-behavioral-health-treatment-interface-webinar-series-offender-reentry-community-safety-program/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20200923T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T162651Z
UID:3929-1601285400-1601290800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Approaches: Providing support and building resilience during difficult times.
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed to provide service delivery providers with strategies to enhance their activities during the COVID 19 pandemic as well as in any stressful or difficult situation.  Participants will learn strategies to connect with other providers as well as to explore coping strategies that build resilience. \nWebinar details\n\nDate: September 28\, 2020\nTime: 9:30 a.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/trauma-informed-approaches-providing-support-and-building-resilience-during-difficult-times/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20200904T164003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T164003Z
UID:3912-1600945200-1600950600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Indian Health Care Providers Series #2:  Introduction to Telebehavioral Health
DESCRIPTION:This event will cover topics such as defining telehealth\, workflow considerations\, configuring the space and privacy issues\, billing and reimbursement and special considerations and more. The focus will be informed by the previous session’s discussion. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/indian-health-care-providers-series-2-introduction-to-telebehavioral-health/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20200909T171827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T171827Z
UID:3918-1600855200-1600860600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:A deeper dive into fidelity principles: How to achieve high Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment fidelity
DESCRIPTION:Providing services following Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment fidelity is rewarding and positive\, and helps us to provide a service that is of the highest quality to the people we serve. It also has lots of moving parts! \nThe health Care Authority (HCA) is providing a series of trainings taking a deeper dive in explaining some of the more complex fidelity scale items and how to achieve high fidelity. \nPart 2:\nParticipants will learn advantageous ways to position the IPS team to produce excellent outcomes and achieve high fidelity on team related items in the Fidelity Scale. \nTopics include: \n\nIntegration with the mental health/treatment teams\nTime in the Community\nFollow along Supports\nThe documentation that supports each item\n\nWebinar details:\n\nSeptember 23\n10 a.m.\nRegister for part 2
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/a-deeper-dive-into-fidelity-principles-how-to-achieve-high-individual-placement-and-support-ips-supported-employment-fidelity-2/
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200922T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
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UID:3916-1600768800-1600774200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:A deeper dive into fidelity principles: How to achieve high Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment fidelity
DESCRIPTION:Providing services following Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment fidelity is rewarding and positive\, and helps us to provide a service that is of the highest quality to the people we serve. It also has lots of moving parts! \nThe health Care Authority (HCA) is providing a series of trainings taking a deeper dive in explaining some of the more complex fidelity scale items and how to achieve high fidelity. \nPart 1:\nParticipants will learn best practices associated with elevating IPS in an organization. \nTopics will include: \n\nUtilizing the QA process to hardwire IPS\nLeveraging the IPS Steering Committee\nCreating buy in from the executive team\n\nWebinar details:\n\nSeptember 22\n10 a.m.\nRegister for Part 1
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/a-deeper-dive-into-fidelity-principles-how-to-achieve-high-individual-placement-and-support-ips-supported-employment-fidelity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20200904T163413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T163413Z
UID:3910-1600340400-1600345800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Indian Health Care Providers Series #1:  Addressing Barriers and Highlighting Innovations in Telebehavioral Health
DESCRIPTION:This event will begin with an open engagement/discussion among participants focused on addressing barriers and highlighting innovations in telebehavioral health\, e.g.\, identify barriers with the delivery of telehealth such as access to technology\, privacy\, issues with physical location and comfort for providers and clients; highlight innovations being explored and discuss the positive outcomes rising to the surface during this rapid onset of telehealth. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/indian-health-care-providers-series-1-addressing-barriers-and-highlighting-innovations-in-telebehavioral-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200917T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200917T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20200909T172119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T172119Z
UID:3922-1600331400-1600336800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:How to start with Motivational Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is an introduction to Motivational Interviewing. \nIt will provide a brief overview of the principles and core skills to assist in the navigation process to move an individual away from indecision towards positive decision making and goal setting. \nWebinar details:\n\nDate: Thursday September 17\nTime: 8:30 – 10 a.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/how-to-start-with-motivational-interviewing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200901T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200901T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20200804T165729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T165729Z
UID:3896-1598950800-1598961600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Foundational Community Supports: Individual Placement and Support(IPS) VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The supported employment benefit under the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program is based on the evidence-based and research-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. \nProgram staff are committed to training and assisting FCS providers in pursuing strategies that will result in improved services and outcomes for people enrolled in FCS. \nTraining learning objectives include: \n\nReview the FCS program\nExplore key principles of the IPS supported employment model\nUnderstand fidelity goals under FCS\nLearn what it is like to participate in fidelity reviews\nDevelop skills to be a fidelity reviewer\nLearn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring\n\nRegistration\nTraining will be presented virtually\, and will be completed in two sessions. \nPlease register for both part 1and part 2. You must register for each session separately. \n\nAugust 18: Reviewer Training Part 1\nSeptember 1: Reviewer Training Part 2\n\nQuestions?\nContact Dawn Miller at dawn.miller@hca.wa.gov
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/foundational-community-supports-individual-placement-and-supportips-virtual-fidelity-reviewer-training-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20200804T165500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T165500Z
UID:3892-1598605200-1598616000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Foundational Community Supports: Permanent Supportive Housing VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The supportive housing benefit under the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program is based on the evidence-based and research-based federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) model. \nProgram staff are committed to training and assisting FCS providers in pursuing strategies that will result in improved services and outcomes for people enrolled in FCS. \nTraining learning objectives include: \n\nReview the FCS program\nExplore key principles of the SAMHSA permanent supportive housing model\nUnderstand fidelity goals under FCS\nLearn what it is like to participate in fidelity reviews\nDevelop skills to be a fidelity reviewer\nLearn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring\n\nRegistration\nTraining will be presented virtually\, and will be completed in two sessions. \nPlease register for both part 1 and part 2. \nAugust 26: Reviewer Training Part 1\nAugust 28: Reviewer Training Part 2\nQuestions?\nContact Amanda Major Polley at Amanda.polley@hca.wa.gov
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/foundational-community-supports-permanent-supportive-housing-virtual-fidelity-reviewer-training-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T191144
CREATED:20200804T165408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T165408Z
UID:3890-1598432400-1598443200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Foundational Community Supports: Permanent Supportive Housing VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:The supportive housing benefit under the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program is based on the evidence-based and research-based federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) model. \nProgram staff are committed to training and assisting FCS providers in pursuing strategies that will result in improved services and outcomes for people enrolled in FCS. \nTraining learning objectives include: \n\nReview the FCS program\nExplore key principles of the SAMHSA permanent supportive housing model\nUnderstand fidelity goals under FCS\nLearn what it is like to participate in fidelity reviews\nDevelop skills to be a fidelity reviewer\nLearn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring\n\nRegistration\nTraining will be presented virtually\, and will be completed in two sessions. \nPlease register for both part 1 and part 2. \nAugust 26: Reviewer Training Part 1\nAugust 28: Reviewer Training Part 2\nQuestions?\nContact Amanda Major Polley at Amanda.polley@hca.wa.gov
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/foundational-community-supports-permanent-supportive-housing-virtual-fidelity-reviewer-training-part-1/
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