Early bird registration for the 2017 Conference on Ending Homelessness is now open! The Housing Alliance’s annual Conference on Ending Homelessness is the largest statewide convening of advocates, social service providers, and government officials who are working toward solutions to end homelessness. We invite you to join over 800 peers from across Washington for two action-packed days full of learning, networking, self-care, and movement building opportunities.   With over 50 conference break out sessions and three keynote speakers, this year’s...

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...

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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 Kirkland Family Support Group Application

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults. Groups are led by NAMI-trained Peer Facilitators. are peer-based mutual support groups that meet weekly for 90 minutes of safe, confidential personal sharing in a flexible group setting. Groups are open to any adult living with a mental illness or a psychiatric condition and willing in share with others confidentially in an atmosphere of respect, encouragement, and hope. Download Krikland Connection Application

Participants will be introduced to terminology, assessment and treatment strategies and models related to co-occurring treatment. The training will provide foundational knowledge on evidence-based practices in the field of behavioral health including differential diagnosis of individuals that have a substance use and mental health co-morbidity. Click here for more information.

Participants will be introduced to terminology, assessment and treatment strategies and models related to co-occurring treatment. The training will provide foundational knowledge on evidence-based practices in the field of behavioral health including differential diagnosis of individuals that have a substance use and mental health co-morbidity. Click here for more information.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults. Groups are led by NAMI-trained Peer Facilitators. are peer-based mutual support groups that meet weekly for 90 minutes of safe, confidential personal sharing in a flexible group setting. Groups are open to any adult living with a mental illness or a psychiatric condition and willing in share with others confidentially in an atmosphere of respect, encouragement, and hope. Download Yakima Connection Application

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This is the announcement for the monthly webinar in the 2017 DBHR Housing Topical Webinar Series intended to inform, educate and coordinate resources for individuals with mental health and substance use issues who need housing services, resources and supports. This webinar series is designed for professionals and anyone interested in increasing their understanding of the advantages and resources that promotes housing in the lives of people with behavioral health disabilities. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information...