Registration for the 2017 NAMI Washington State Conference is now open! The Challenge of Change:Promise & Progress in Mental Health NAMI Washington 2017 State Conference September 15-17, 2017 Hotel RL Olympia by Red Lion 2300 Evergreen Park Dr. SW, Olympia, Washington Hosted locally with NAMI Thurston/Mason The NAMI Washington State Conference brings together people living with mental illness, family members, legal, medical and research professionals, and providers, over three days to advance and explore The Challenge of Change: Promise &...

Behavioral Health Recovery: Principles & Practices September 18, 2017 Tacoma, Comprehensive Life Resources This full-day workshop provides an in-depth analysis of SAMHSA's Guiding Principles of Recovery and how they are related to all health care services provided for people who experience addiction or mental illness.  As we move toward integration, it is critical that we keep these principles and practices in the forefront, including how we operationalize peer support.   Using video, large & small group exercises and fast paced...

Regional Youth & Family Certified Peer Counselor Training Seattle, WA October 16-20, 2017 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! In order to attend a Youth and Family training to become a Certified Peer Counselor you must apply with the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery and complete...

Behavioral Health Recovery: Principles & Practices September 20, 2017 Pasco, Best Western Plus This full-day workshop provides an in-depth analysis of SAMHSA's Guiding Principles of Recovery and how they are related to all health care services provided for people who experience addiction or mental illness.  As we move toward integration, it is critical that we keep these principles and practices in the forefront, including how we operationalize peer support.   Using video, large & small group exercises and fast paced...

Behavioral Health Recovery: Principles & Practices September 21, 2017 Moses Lake, Ramada Inn This full-day workshop provides an in-depth analysis of SAMHSA's Guiding Principles of Recovery and how they are related to all health care services provided for people who experience addiction or mental illness.  As we move toward integration, it is critical that we keep these principles and practices in the forefront, including how we operationalize peer support.   Using video, large & small group exercises and fast paced...

Have you met your Clinical Supervision classroom training requirement?   This 2-day, 15 hour training (includes 4 law and ethics credits) meets the educational requirement for becoming an approved supervisor in Washington state and participants will: Learn about the W.A.C. as it applies to clinical supervision. Improve their supervisory skills. Understand the difference between supervision and consultation. Explore the effects of gender, age and ethnicity on the supervisory relationship. Learn about the professional development stages of supervisors and supervisees. Have...

2017 Behavioral Health Consumer Forum September 22, 2017 Moses Lake, WA Please join us to learn more about integration plans in your county and engage in discussion about recovery, services, and other topics of interest. Learn more about the Health Care Authority, the Accountable Community of Health, and the new role Managed Care Organizations will play in your healthcare. Discuss recovery goals with Mary Jadwisiak, Holding the Hope, and Jennifer Bliss, Manager of the Office of Consumer Partnerships, talk with...

Behavioral Health Recovery: Principles & Practices September 25, 2017 Vancouver, Heathman Lodge This full-day workshop provides an in-depth analysis of SAMHSA's Guiding Principles of Recovery and how they are related to all health care services provided for people who experience addiction or mental illness.  As we move toward integration, it is critical that we keep these principles and practices in the forefront, including how we operationalize peer support.   Using video, large & small group exercises and fast paced presentations,...

Behavioral Health Recovery: Principles & Practices September 25, 2017 Mt. Vernon, North Sound BHO This full-day workshop provides an in-depth analysis of SAMHSA's Guiding Principles of Recovery and how they are related to all health care services provided for people who experience addiction or mental illness.  As we move toward integration, it is critical that we keep these principles and practices in the forefront, including how we operationalize peer support.   Using video, large & small group exercises and fast...

Behavioral Health Recovery: Principles & Practices September 26, 2017 Kelso, Red Lion Hotel This full-day workshop provides an in-depth analysis of SAMHSA's Guiding Principles of Recovery and how they are related to all health care services provided for people who experience addiction or mental illness.  As we move toward integration, it is critical that we keep these principles and practices in the forefront, including how we operationalize peer support.   Using video, large & small group exercises and fast paced...