Family, Men and Trauma 102 February 12, 2018 (9a-4:30p) Water Resources Education Center. 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661 6 CE hours NBCC Approved The Game Changer—Trauma’s Impact on the Family with Male Abuse Survivors • Understanding trauma as a systemic injury to the family and victim • Understanding male trauma in youth within systemic structure • Understanding multigenerational trauma • Understanding Complex Family Trauma • Understanding and treating Caregiver Fatigue For more information and to register, visit www.trainingforthemind.com....

For many people who live with major depressive disorder (MDD), finding the best treatment combination is tough. Trying new options can be tiring, and knowing how to communicate with your doctor can be confusing—but you don’t need to guess, and you are not in this alone. On February 15, 2018 from 11am - 12pm ET, please join us, along with our partner NeuroCareLive, for a free interactive video program with top doctors and experts-by-experience who have lived with MDD personally....

2018 Thurston-Mason Consumer Town Hall February 20th, 2018 Hear current news from the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery from Jennifer Bliss, Manager of the Office of Consumer Partnerships. Provide input to the state about services in your region. Your input is valuable and will be used by the state in system planning and improvement – – your voice matters! For more information and to pre-register, click here.

Youth and Families involved in multiple systems want to hear your personal story of hope! If you and or your family have been on a journey of re covery for a year or more this training may be for you! In order to attend a Youth and Family training to become a Certified Peer Counselor you must apply and be approved with The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery. **Certificate of completion of the online training must be sent in...

Meet representatives from the new Managed Care Organizations that will be providing your services. This forum will provide great information to help you understand changes coming in the system.  Please come, and invite any individuals in services or other people in recovery you know! For more information, click here.

Mt. Vernon, WA Attend this combined 4 hour class and learn First Aid, CPR and AED. Class includes the training guide. Earn a 2-year completion card through ASHI, American Health and Safety Institute. Infant and child CPR are included For more information or to register, please CLICK HERE.

Family, Men and Trauma 103 March 12, 2018 (9a-4:30p) Water Resources Education Center. 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661 6 CE hours pending NBCC Approval Changing the Rules—How to Treat the Family with Male Abuse Survivors Understand the needs of male survivors Understand the needs of families of male survivors Understanding and healing the relationships Understanding the high risk of suicide, substance abuse, and juvenile delinquency in male survivors Structure of family treatment with a male survivor as the...

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.