For individuals in mental health or substance use treatment, their families, peer supporters, community advocates, healthcare partners and others who would like to participate. Hear current news from the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery from Jennifer Bliss, Manager of the Office of Consumer Partnerships. News that affects you and your family. For more information or to register, please CLICK HERE.  

The discrimination transgender and gender non- conforming people experience creates an extraordinary stress on psychological and physical health. Uninformed healthcare providers are hard pressed to meet the needs of transgender individuals without appropriate training. Unfortunately, most graduate programs do not address the needs of the gender non-conforming patient and are unable to teach the skills necessary for competent service delivery. Through our trainings, participants will learn how to create a more inclusive environment for transgender and gender nonconforming people and...

This 8-hour class is for adults who regularly interact with adolescents 12 to 18. Youth Mental Health First Aid will improve your knowledge of mental health and substance use problems, and will teach you how to connect youth with care when needed. Students will gain skills on how to help an adolescent in crisis or who is experiencing a mental health challenge. Similar to traditional first aid and CPR, mental health first aid is help provided to a person developing...

Location: Spokane, WA 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 recovery for a year or more this training may be for you! For more information or to apply, please CLICK HERE.

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.

King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) is seeking presentation, workshop and panel discussion proposals to teach practical skills that promote mental health and/or substance use recovery and increase knowledge of recovery and resiliency principles and practices. Conference attendees include people in recovery, their family members, students, and service providers participating in publicly funded behavioral health services in King County. Presentations, workshops, and panel discussions will be scheduled for 1 hour 15 minutes and must include an interactive activity....

Everett, WA This program is designed for those who are looking to teach communication techniques and de-escalation skills and includes physical training skills (such as restraining, self-defense tactics, minor take-downs). Upon completion, 3-Day Instructors are able to train all of the basic MOAB certification programs. Recertification is every 3 years and costs $595. For more information or to register, please CLICK HERE.

Sometimes first aid isn’t a bandage, or CPR, or calling 911. Sometimes first aid is YOU. A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. Anyone 18 or older can take Youth Mental Health First Aid, but it is recommended for those who regularly have contact with young people 12-18 – teachers, coaches, social workers, faith leaders and other caring citizens. For more information or to register, please CLICK...