Everett, WA 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 or substance use challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide...

Everett, WA The umbrella term “harm reduction” comprises a set of evidence-based, patient-centered approaches that may be tailored to suit the treatment preferences of the 90% of Americans who have substance use disorders but are not ready, willing or able to stop using. Under that umbrella, harm-reduction treatment (HaRT) comprises both individual and group treatment modalities and entails a compassionate, advocacy-oriented provider stance that affords people the respect and autonomy needed to forge their own paths toward minimizing substance-related harm...

For individuals, peer supporters, and families, this is a unique opportunity to learn about changes coming to the behavioral system in your area and how you can have a voice. Please register at the link on the flyer. (If the link does not work, copy and paste it into your browser). There are a number of these events statewide, so please look for an event convenient to you. For more information, please click here.

Everett, WA If you’ve ever wondered why someone is being prescribed a specific medication, this workshop is for you. Concise, useful, but not too technical, the medication information presented in this workshop will extend your knowledge of psychopharmacology for both adults and children. Melissa Truner and Joanne Sprunger are Compass Health staff members with a wealth of information to share about today’s psychiatric medications, their benefits, side effects and uses. For more information or to register, CLICK HERE.

The 17th annual Saying It Out Loud Conference will be held April 23, 2018 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, and will feature Talcott Broadhead, MSW as keynote speaker. Registration is available here. Click here or call (877) 922-6635 for more information. For scholarship information and application, click HERE.

N. Central/Moses Lake The WRAP® Refresher is an interactive course co-facilitated by the Copeland Center Advanced Level Facilitators to sharpen and expand facilitation skills to further engage groups in the Wellness Recovery Action Planning. For more information, CLICK HERE. WRAP Refresher courses are intended for those who have completed the 5-day facilitator training (seminar 2). For a full schedule of Holding the Hope 2018 Certified Peer Counselor Training Opportunities, click here!

The upcoming BARRIER BUSTER WorkShop is designed to help folks get connected with programs that assist with Re-Entry Resources, Justice-Involved Options & Conviction History background topics. The goal of "Re-Entry Resources & Conviction History Options" is to present options, programs & opportunities towards life goals & livable-wage careers, and thus exit homelessness. These events are widely publicized throughout the Puget Sound region and through many agencies & public resources & event calendars. For more information, please CLICK HERE. Guest Speaker Roster

Place: Grant County Peers in Crisis & Suicide Prevention is a 2 part workshop that builds on itself. Participants will leave the morning session with an ability to recognize if the peer they are working with is in crisis, what to do about it and how to support the peer and still stay grounded themselves. The afternoon session will be based on the morning session and will provide additional tools for identifying a person at risk of suicide and responding appropriately....

Using peer specialists, coaches, and mentors to provide support and other services is a rapidly growing trend in behavioral health and integrated care services. In the past decade, there has been significant growth in this workforce segment as well as increasing options for training and certification. Yet, many behavioral health organizations continue to be uncertain about the best ways to provide support and supervision to peer staff. This webinar will offer an overview of the current literature, national trends and...