Co-occurring Disorders Training for Peer Counselors is interactive and provides useful tools for Peer Counselors working with people who experience co-occurring disorders – the coexistence of both a mental health and a substance use disorder. It will further define co-occurring disorders, introduce study results, the Stages of Change, relapse prevention, and cover the SAMHSA perspective. In a classroom setting, peer counselors will learn how to positively work with people who experience co-occurring disorders.  Please note, attendees are expected to be in...

The trend toward legalization of medical and retail cannabis presents behavioral health clinicians with unique challenges. This course summarizes current research literature related to the effects of cannabis on the mental and physical health of adolescents and adults. Evidence-based strategies and specific handouts to engage clients in productive discussions about their cannabis use will be practiced and shared in addition to multimedia resources for further study. Click here for more information.

NAMI Parents and Teachers as Allies is a free, two-hour mental health education in-service for school professionals to help them better understand the signs and symptoms of emotional and behavioral difficulties that may be early warning signs of mental illnesses in children and adolescents. Download Parents & Teachers As Allies Application

Learn how to better assess suicide risk, plan, and manage the ongoing care of clients who are at risk.   Sign up for this class to:  Recognize the 24 core competencies that enable social workers and mental health professionals to assess and work effectively with individuals at risk of suicide;  Increase your knowledge and skills in eliciting suicide ideation, behavior, plans and intent;  Increase your knowledge and skills in making a clinical judgment of the short and long term risks for...

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.