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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!

Say It Out Loud Conference

Tulalip Resort & Casino 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip, WA

This year’s theme, “Unapologetically Us! Bold Voices, Bright Futures,” is a full-on celebration of authenticity, resilience, and joy in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Get ready for a day packed with energy, connection, and heart. About the Conference: Washington’s 2SLGBTQIA+-focused Say It Out Loud (SIOL) annual conference, funded by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), it is a unique gathering that brings together professionals, advocates, and community members to reduce disparities experienced by 2SLGBTQIA+ people. The conference focuses on whole person care,...

Advancing Access to Mental Health Services through Single Session Interventions

What if therapy worked in one visit? Most evidence-based mental health treatments include 8–20 sessions, yet the average number of visits people receive is one. This mismatch has sparked interest in single-session interventions (SSIs)—structured, evidence-based programs designed to deliver meaningful benefit in one encounter.  Join the Pacific West Hub for a three-part series that will help leaders of behavioral health organizations and systems understand the potential impact of single-session interventions (SSIs) as an efficient, evidence-based approach to increasing access to mental...

What Is Adaptation and Why Does It Matter? Guidance for Adapting Mental Health Practices and Programs

Implementing mental health practices in real-world settings rarely goes exactly as planned. Adaptation is a necessary and powerful part of successful implementation. This series brings together nationally recognized implementation science experts to help behavioral health leaders, practitioners, and program developers understand how to thoughtfully adapt mental health practices while maintaining fidelity to what works.  Across three interactive, one‑hour sessions, participants will explore why adaptation matters, how it unfolds across different phases of implementation, and how to track and evaluate adaptations to strengthen...

What Is Adaptation and Why Does It Matter? Guidance for Adapting Mental Health Practices & Programs

Wednesdays, June 24, July 8 & 22 ~ 1:00-2:00 p.m. Pacific Adaptation is a necessary and powerful part of successful implementation. This series brings together nationally recognized implementation science experts to help behavioral health leaders, practitioners, and program developers understand how to thoughtfully adapt mental health practices while maintaining fidelity to what works. Learn more and register

Moving From Barriers to Action: Launching or Revitalizing Your Mental Health Programs

Wednesdays, July 29, August 5 & 12 ~ 1:00-2:00 p.m. Pacific This interactive series goes beyond theory to help you assess what’s getting in the way of your implementation work and, more importantly, what to do about it. You’ll learn how to identify the key barriers and existing facilitators shaping your implementation efforts, use a practical team-based tool to prioritize what matters most, and choose strategies that actually fit your setting. Learn more and register  

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