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Training Calendar

This training calendar is designed to be a statewide resource about the latest training opportunities in mental health and substance abuse recovery across Washington State. Most of these trainings are organized by outside organizations, so make sure to scroll down on the page of the training you’re interested in if you have questions or need to contact someone about the training. We invite you to learn about upcoming events and/or request that your training event be added to the calendar!

Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification

Compass Health - Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon, WA

You probably know First Aid and maybe even CPR - but what if the problem is mental illness?  Do you know how to help? Mental Health First Aid is a program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Compass Health is offering this fun, highly interactive course that provides an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders in the U.S. It introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of...

$15

Trauma-Informed Peer Support

Newport Covenant Church, Fellowship Hall 12800 Coal Creek Parkway SE, Bellevue

Trauma-Informed Peer Support is based on the ground breaking body of work “Engaging Women in Trauma Informed Peer Support, A Guidebook” written by peers from their own lived experiences of trauma and recovery. The training explores the elements of safety, transparency, reciprocal and collaborative relationships, cultural considerations and personal exploration to find the meaning each of us attach to our experiences of trauma and loss. It explains how the peer relationship is key to recovery from trauma and challenges in...

DBHR – Monthly Housing Webinar – Housing Retention

After pounding the pavement for months, you finally found a landlord that wants to work with you! Your client loves the apartment and moves in. You break into your happy dance. Six months later, the client moves out and there is extensive damage to the apartment. You can’t figure out what went wrong. This webinar will help you figure out what went wrong, and give you some ways to improve your housing retention services, helping you keep your clients housed...

Anger Management Class

Unnamed Venue Everett, WA

What is anger? How do you calm down? 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. Registration and more information: http://www.compasshealth.org/classes-training/.

Anger Management Class

What is anger? How do you calm down? 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 info.

DBSA I to We Tour

University of Washington Botanical Gardens 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle, WA

All are welcome to attend this FREE community event that celebrates the significant contributions of individuals living with mental health conditions; promotes dialogue and action towards changing public perception from danger and drain to potential and contribution; and connects individuals seeking mental wellness to life-saving information, community resources, and networks of support. Click here for more info.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification

Compass Health - Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon, WA

Do you know a youth that may be facing mental health challenges? Do you know how to help? 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...

$15

Adult and Child First Aid, CPR and AED Certification

Compass Health - Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon, WA

  Would you know what to do in a cardiac, breathing or first aid emergency? Are you required to be certified in First Aid and CPR? Attend this combined 4 hour class and learn First Aid, CPR and AED. Earn a 2- year completion card through ASHI, American Health and Safety Institute. Infant and child CPR are included. Class includes the training guide.   What attendees are saying about this course: "This was the best CPR/First Aid class I've ever...

$65 – $70

Posting a training event

We encourage providers, state agencies, and consumer advocacy organizations to send us your training opportunities. To request that your training event be added to the calendar, please contact Alison Avery at aavery@thewashingtoncouncil.org and include the following information:

  • Date
  • Title
  • Location
  • Brief summary
  • Contact information
  • Copy of the flier or registration brochure