This is a 3-hour class. Compassion Fatigue is a term used to describe the psychological, emotional, and physical costs of working in one of the helping professions, such as healthcare, education, mental health, disaster relief, law enforcement, hospice care, and social and environmental justice. The individuals involved in these and other similar professions pay a high emotional price because trauma can be contagious – especially for the highly empathetic, who are likely to choose professions where they will be always...

NAMI FSG is a support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. For more information or to register, please click here.

This is a 6-hour training. Suicide Assessment, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)In this training, you’ll learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and assess the safety challenges of suicide and suicidal behavior. We’ll explore approaches to suicide management that anyone can use to more effectively communicate with individuals in crisis. Meets state requirements for social workers, mental health professionals, nurses, marriage and family therapists, naturopaths, osteopathic health professionals, physicians, assistants, and psychologists. Because this class awards CEs, trainees...

This is a 3-hour training. This condensed version of the popular 6-hour training focuses on recognizing warning signs, suicide safety assessment, and safety planning. You’ll also receive information about how to access and find appropriate resources to help keep individuals safe. Meets state requirements for certified counselors, chemical dependency professionals, chiropractors, occupational therapists and assistants, and physical therapists and assistants. Because this class awards CEs, trainees will not be admitted after the first 15 minutes and trainees who leave early...

Arlington, VA — NAMICon 2021, one of the nation’s largest gatherings of mental health advocates, will be virtual again this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The theme is Bringing People Together for Mental Health – The Time is Now and includes sessions focused on advancing mental health research, crisis care that focuses on building community mental health resources, culture and identity disparities in mental health, and youth and young adult mental health. We hope to build on the...

This is a 3-hour training. This condensed version of the popular 6-hour training focuses on recognizing warning signs, suicide safety assessment, and safety planning. You’ll also receive information about how to access and find appropriate resources to help keep individuals safe. Meets state requirements for certified counselors, chemical dependency professionals, chiropractors, occupational therapists and assistants, and physical therapists and assistants. Because this class awards CEs, trainees will not be admitted after the first 15 minutes and trainees who leave early...

NAMI Basics is an education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth experiencing mental health symptoms. For more information and to register, please click here.

This is a 6-hour training. Suicide Assessment, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)In this training, you’ll learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and assess the safety challenges of suicide and suicidal behavior. We’ll explore approaches to suicide management that anyone can use to more effectively communicate with individuals in crisis. Meets state requirements for social workers, mental health professionals, nurses, marriage and family therapists, naturopaths, osteopathic health professionals, physicians, assistants, and psychologists. Because this class awards CEs, trainees...

Save the date for the 6th annual Peer Pathways conference. This is a great opportunity for Certified Peer Counselors to enhance their skills. Workforce development workshops and though-provoking seminars will offer opportunities for networking and shared learning. The 2021 Peer Pathways Conference is sponsored by the Health Care Authority and the Peer Workforce Alliance. Details Wednesday, August 18 to Thursday, August 19, 2021 Due to COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution, the conference will be held virtually. Registration now...

Trusted by professionals. Learnable by anyone. LivingWorks' ASIST is the world's leading suicide intervention workshop About this Event Friday & Saturday, August 20-21, 2021 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Two-day attendance is required for certificates and CEUs. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training | ASIST (12.5 CEUs) Crisis Connections is proud to offer the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), an internationally recognized workshop using evidence-based best practices. ASIST provides practical training for caregivers of all kinds including first responders, mental...