Washington Council for Behavioral Health

2021 NAMI Washington State Conference: YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
2021-10-16 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The COVID19 pandemic put the world as we know it into Isolation. Isolation from family, friends, and colleagues. For those who could, consigned to work at home, or in near-empty office buildings. For those who couldn’t work from home – the anxiety and stress of moving through a world that was shut down, and honestly, dangerous to one’s physical health. Constrained from gatherings, and confused about the level and intensity of our emotional reactions to this turbulent time.

People living with serious mental and behavioral health challenges have been deeply affected by the pandemic and others have experienced mental health issues for the first time. Uncertainty about the future continues to be very real, immediate, and distressing. It is essential to prioritize our mental health and stay connected with friends, family, and peers. No one should feel alone in their mental health journey; this is the theme of NAMI Washington’s 2021 Annual State Conference: YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

During our 2021 conference, we will endeavor to turn the tragic and life-changing impact of COVID-19 into a spotlight on the growing need for systemic improvements in our behavioral health care system. We will focus on connection, and increased awareness through the presentation of innovative and intersectional behavioral health programs, topics, and ideas. Collectively, we can help each other start to heal and find a path to recovery. Together we can realize our shared vision of a state – and nation – where anyone affected by a behavioral health condition can get the appropriate support and quality of care to live healthy, fulfilling lives –where no one feels alone in their struggle.

Join us for our 2021 NAMI Washington State Conference on October 16! Tickets are $5-$50. For more information, and to register: CLICK HERE

Networks for Life-Youth Suicide Prevention
2021-10-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-09-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-18 13:00 - 14:30
This training is made possible by support from the Cambia Health Foundation
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Washington youth between 10 and 24 years old. In Washington there are nearly twice as many suicides as homicides in this age range.
Networks for Life aids adults in building the capacity to identify and appropriately respond to adolescent stress, depression, and suicidal thinking. Participants will be better able to recognize adolescent stressors that may lead to thoughts of suicide and identify behaviors that might be cause for concern.
Cost: FREE to all Washingtonians *outside of King County

NAMI Ending the Silence Presenter Training
2021-10-02, 2021-08-28
NAMI Ending the Silence is a mental health educational presentation for middle and high school students, families, and school staff.
For more information or to register, please click here.

Compassion Fatigue
2021-09-25 13:00 - 15:00
Compassion Fatigue
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Part 1) 1 – hour Self-paced (access sent after registering)
Part 2) 2- hours Live on Zoom 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The information provided in this training is the same as the 3-hour live training.
Compassion Fatigue is a term used to describe the psychological, emotional, and physical costs of working in one of the helping professions, such as healthcare, education, mental health, disaster relief, law enforcement, hospice care, and social and environmental justice.
The individuals involved in these and other similar professions pay a high emotional price because trauma can be contagious – especially for the highly empathetic, who are likely to choose professions where they will be always reaching out a hand to help others.
The impact of absorbing secondary trauma can affect both the professional and personal life and alter world view. The good news is there are healthy ways to combat this onslaught and to build positive defenses against secondary trauma.
Registration Info
Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training

2nd Annual Re-Imagining Behavioral Health: Race, Equity, and Social Justice Conference
2021-09-23 08:00 - 2021-09-24 17:00
Featured speakers include Dr. Caprice Hollins, author of: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strategies for Facilitating Conversations on Race. And, Andrew Shogren, Chief Operating Officer of the Didgwalic Wellness Center.
Conference topics include:

Native perspectives for behavioral health
Racial equity action plan
LGBTQ a primer
SWOT analysis: Methods to address our areas of growth
Leading inclusion through the lens of safety, mattering, and belonging

Conference details

Thursday, September 23
1 to 5 p.m.
Friday, September 24
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Register

2021 Homeless Outreach Academy
2021-09-23 08:00 - 17:30
#PathToResilience
The Washington State Healthcare Authority and the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery are pleased to announce that registration is open for our 2021 Outreach Academy!
This academy is a one-day training designed to help our regional behavioral health and nonprofit agencies to prepare current and future outreach professionals. These courses will assist the outreach workforce gain the necessary skills and resources to conduct outreach safely and with confidence.
The academy will feature nationally recognized staff from Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) and local subject matter experts presenting on homelessness outreach, engagement, and recovery services. This virtual event will be managed through the Center for Continuing Education at the University of Washington. Certification of Completion will be offered to attendees who complete this course. CEU’s will be offered upon request.
Academy details

Date: September 23,2021
Time: 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Register

Scholarships are available 2021 Outreach Academy Scholarship Form (google.com)
Questions about the academy? Please contact Lisa Bennett-Perry at lisa.bennett-perry@hca.wa.gov

Behavioral Health Webinar Series – Supporting ED Providers in Suicide Prevention Best Practices
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:30
Historically, EDs have had to assume major responsibilities for meeting the needs of individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Approximately 4,000 of these individuals in Washington state seek suicide care in EDs each month, with potentially even higher rates of risk in the wake of COVID-19. With the groundbreaking passage of national and state 9-8-8 laws, the landscape of behavioral health crisis is expected to be transformed. Despite these changes, it provides the opportunity for EDs to redefine their role in the system and advocate for resources needed to effectively identify and manage patients at risk for suicide.
This webinar seeks to support ED administrators and providers for this role. It will debut a new checklist and resources that have been developed through a collaboration with ED providers and includes input from individuals with lived experience and their families. This event will also highlight best practices in suicide care happening in ED settings across WA state.
For more information: https://www.wsha.org/event/behavioral-health-webinar-series-7/

Suicide Assessment, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)
2021-09-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-08-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-22 09:00 - 16:00
This is a 6-hour training.
Suicide Assessment, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)In this training, you’ll learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and assess the safety challenges of suicide and suicidal behavior. We’ll explore approaches to suicide management that anyone can use to more effectively communicate with individuals in crisis. Meets state requirements for social workers, mental health professionals, nurses, marriage and family therapists, naturopaths, osteopathic health professionals, physicians, assistants, and psychologists.
Because this class awards CEs, trainees will not be admitted after the first 15 minutes and trainees who leave early may not receive credit. Please talk to the instructor if you need to leave early.
Registration Info:
Cost: $130

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Location: URL will be sent to you 1 week prior to class

*This training is on the WA State Department of Health’s Model List for Suicide Prevention Training for Health Professionals and is approved by the Medical Commission. It has also been approved for six (6) CEs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305.

De-escalation
2021-09-14 09:00 - 12:30
This is a 3-hour training.
In order to provide quality customer service and meet the needs of customers, we want to learn skills of how to treat them with dignity and respect, even when a situation is tense.
In this training, you will learn practical tools to monitor your own reactions when situations intensify. You will learn both verbal and non-verbal techniques to ease volatile encounters and practice these in the training.
The training introduces ways to establish boundaries and awareness of the environment, while actively listening and understanding the needs of the customer.
This training is suitable for anyone who interacts with the public as part of their job including administrative and customer service staff, clinical and non-clinical staff, as well as supervisors and managers.
Registration Info
Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Training URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event

NAMI In Our Own Voice (IOOV) Presenter Training
2021-09-11
NAMI IOOV is a presentation where trained speakers share their personal stories of living with mental illness(es).
For more information or to register, please click here.

De-escalation
2021-08-30 12:00 - 15:30, 2021-07-09 18:00 - 21:30
In order to provide quality customer service and meet the needs of customers, we want to learn skills of how to treat them with dignity and respect, even when a situation is tense.
In this training, you will learn practical tools to monitor your own reactions when situations intensify. You will learn both verbal and non-verbal techniques to ease volatile encounters and practice these in the training.
The training introduces ways to establish boundaries and awareness of the environment, while actively listening and understanding the needs of the customer.
This training is suitable for anyone who interacts with the public as part of their job including administrative and customer service staff, clinical and non-clinical staff, as well as supervisors and managers.
Registration Info
Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Training URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event

Applied Suicide Skills Intervention Training (ASIST) 12.5 CEUs
2021-08-20 09:00 - 2021-08-21 17:00
Trusted by professionals. Learnable by anyone. LivingWorks’ ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop

About this Event

Friday & Saturday, August 20-21, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Two-day attendance is required for certificates and CEUs.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training | ASIST (12.5 CEUs)
Crisis Connections is proud to offer the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), an internationally recognized workshop using evidence-based best practices. ASIST provides practical training for caregivers of all kinds including first responders, mental health professionals, teachers, social workers, community volunteers, or anyone concerned about family or friends.
The emphasis of the ASIST workshop is on suicide first aid, on helping a person who’s at risk stay safe and seek further help. Like CPR, training in suicide intervention develops skills that reduce the immediate risk of death until other resources can be mobilized.
Learn how to:

Recognize invitations for help
Reach out and offer support
Review the risk of suicide
Apply a suicide intervention model
Link people with community resources

Working mostly in small groups of one trainer to no more than 15 participants, ASIST uses many different teaching processes to create a practice-oriented and interactive learning experience. Evaluations have shown that the workshop increases caregivers’ knowledge and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide, that intervention skills are retained over time, and that they are put to use to save lives.
*This training been approved for thirteen (12.5) CEUs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305.
Registration Info
Cost: $199.00 for ASIST without CEs
$249.00 for ASIST class with 12.5 CEs

Cost includes a non-refundable materials fee of $40.
No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Questions? Call 206-204-9520

Peer Pathways Conference 2021
2021-08-18 - 2021-08-19
Save the date for the 6th annual Peer Pathways conference. This is a great opportunity for Certified Peer Counselors to enhance their skills. Workforce development workshops and though-provoking seminars will offer opportunities for networking and shared learning.
The 2021 Peer Pathways Conference is sponsored by the Health Care Authority and the Peer Workforce Alliance.
Details

Wednesday, August 18 to Thursday, August 19, 2021
Due to COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution, the conference will be held virtually.

Registration now open!

NAMI Basics Leader Training
2021-08-13 - 2021-08-15
NAMI Basics is an education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth experiencing mental health symptoms.
For more information and to register, please click here.

Suicide Assessment, Screening & Referral (3 CEs)
2021-08-12 12:00 - 15:30, 2021-07-26 12:00 - 15:30
This is a 3-hour training.
This condensed version of the popular 6-hour training focuses on recognizing warning signs, suicide safety assessment, and safety planning. You’ll also receive information about how to access and find appropriate resources to help keep individuals safe. Meets state requirements for certified counselors, chemical dependency professionals, chiropractors, occupational therapists and assistants, and physical therapists and assistants.
Because this class awards CEs, trainees will not be admitted after the first 15 minutes and trainees who leave early may not receive credit. Please talk to the instructor if you need to leave early.
Registration Info: Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Training URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event

Location: URL will be sent to you prior to class

*This training is on the WA State Department of Health’s Model List for Suicide Prevention Training for Health Professionals and is approved by the Medical Commission. It has also been approved for three (3) CEs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305.

NAMICon 2021: Bringing People Together
2021-07-27 10:30 - 2021-07-28 18:00
Arlington, VA — NAMICon 2021, one of the nation’s largest gatherings of mental health advocates, will be virtual again this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The theme is Bringing People Together for Mental Health – The Time is Now and includes sessions focused on advancing mental health research, crisis care that focuses on building community mental health resources, culture and identity disparities in mental health, and youth and young adult mental health.
We hope to build on the success of last year’s virtual NAMICon with a format that provides greater access for anyone unable to travel and who may not have attended in the past. Please see the NAMICon Program Schedule for session descriptions and detailed information about special sessions, workshops, express talks and flash sessions that provide information on the latest scientific research, treatment innovations, education programs, public policy issues and many other topics.
• WHAT: NAMICon 2021, one of the nation’s largest gatherings of mental health advocates.
• WHEN: Tuesday, July 27, and Wednesday, July 28. Registration closes Thursday, July 22.
• WHERE: Online virtual event with registration fees starting at $10 and all registrants will have access to taped sessions on demand until the end of 2021.
• WHO: Attendees include people with lived experience, family members, caregivers, advocates, policymakers, educators, researchers, clinicians and media.
On Tuesday, July 27, there will be a special plenary session: Fireside Chat with Michelle Williams, Grammy Award-winning singer, and Dr. Christine Crawford, associate medical director at NAMI. Michelle Williams, former Destiny’s Child member and author of “Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life — and Can Save Yours,” will speak candidly about her mental health journey and the lessons she learned about prioritizing her own wellness, normalizing mental health conversations and how she hopes to help others.
On Wednesday, July 28, the research plenary session, “Challenges and Opportunities in Mental Health Research,” will feature Joshua Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., Director of NIMH, and Dr. Ken Duckworth, chief medical officer of NAMI. Dr. Gordon will present emerging approaches and technologies, including the five-year Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) Schizophrenia research project, which launched in September 2020. He will highlight the importance of cross-disciplinary, integrative approaches to address the vast complexities associated with mental illness as we move closer to our goal of finding effective treatments and therapies.
NAMI has partnered with Well Beings, a multi-platform public media campaign created by WETA, the PBS flagship station in Washington, D.C., and the Youth Mental Health Project. On Tuesday, July 27, NAMI will share a first look from the documentary “Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness (Working Title),” slated for release in 2022, accompanied by a special message from executive producer Ken Burns. NAMI is a proud sponsor of this initiative that also includes a 34-city national engagement campaign with PBS stations around the country, sponsors, NAMI Affiliates and community partners.
The “Virtual” Well Beings Tour event, hosted by KQED, PBS San Francisco, will be centered on how to address the need for mental health resources and solutions for young people struggling with the stress of readjusting to life post-pandemic. Dr. Crawford will be featured as a panelist along with a PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs youth journalist and Myles Bess from Above the Noise.

NAMI Family Support Group (FSG) Leader Training
2021-07-16 - 2021-07-18
NAMI FSG is a support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
For more information or to register, please click here.

Compassion Fatigue
2021-07-15 09:00 - 12:30
This is a 3-hour class.
Compassion Fatigue is a term used to describe the psychological, emotional, and physical costs of working in one of the helping professions, such as healthcare, education, mental health, disaster relief, law enforcement, hospice care, and social and environmental justice.
The individuals involved in these and other similar professions pay a high emotional price because trauma can be contagious – especially for the highly empathetic, who are likely to choose professions where they will be always reaching out a hand to help others.
The impact of absorbing secondary trauma can affect both the professional and personal life and alter world view. The good news is there are healthy ways to combat this onslaught and to build positive defenses against secondary trauma.
Registration Info
Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Training URL and materials are sent out 1 week prior to the event

Applied Suicide Skills Intervention Training (ASIST) 12.5 CEUs
2021-07-01 09:00 - 2021-07-02 17:00
Trusted by professionals. Learnable by anyone. LivingWorks’ ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop

About this Event

Thursday & Friday, July 1-2, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Two-day attendance is required for certificates and CEUs.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training | ASIST (12.5 CEUs)
Crisis Connections is proud to offer the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), an internationally recognized workshop using evidence-based best practices. ASIST provides practical training for caregivers of all kinds including first responders, mental health professionals, teachers, social workers, community volunteers, or anyone concerned about family or friends.
The emphasis of the ASIST workshop is on suicide first aid, on helping a person who’s at risk stay safe and seek further help. Like CPR, training in suicide intervention develops skills that reduce the immediate risk of death until other resources can be mobilized.
Learn how to:

Recognize invitations for help
Reach out and offer support
Review the risk of suicide
Apply a suicide intervention model
Link people with community resources

Working mostly in small groups of one trainer to no more than 15 participants, ASIST uses many different teaching processes to create a practice-oriented and interactive learning experience. Evaluations have shown that the workshop increases caregivers’ knowledge and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide, that intervention skills are retained over time, and that they are put to use to save lives.
*This training been approved for thirteen (12.5) CEUs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305.
Registration Info
Cost: $199.00 for ASIST without CEs
$249.00 for ASIST class with 12.5 CEs

Cost includes a non-refundable materials fee of $40.
No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Questions? Call 206-204-9520

NAMI Connection Support Group (CSG) Leader Training
2021-06-25 - 2021-06-27
NAMI CSG is a peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness.
For more information or to register, please click here.

Compassion Fatigue
2021-06-22 18:00 - 21:30
Compassion Fatigue is often seen as “the cost of caring.” If you are caring for another person, this training is for you!

About this Event

Compassion Fatigue
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
6:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Compassion Fatigue is a term used to describe the psychological, emotional, and physical costs of working in one of the helping professions, such as healthcare, education, mental health, disaster relief, law enforcement, hospice care, and social and environmental justice.
The individuals involved in these and other similar professions pay a high emotional price because trauma can be contagious – especially for the highly empathetic, who are likely to choose professions where they will be always reaching out a hand to help others.
The impact of absorbing secondary trauma can affect both the professional and personal life and alter world view. The good news is there are healthy ways to combat this onslaught and to build positive defenses against secondary trauma.
Registration Info
Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Training URL and materials are sent out 1 week prior to the event

De-Escalation
2021-06-15 09:00 - 12:00
How can we create a work environment that is mutually respectful to employees and customers?

About this Event

De-escalation
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In order to provide quality customer service and meet the needs of customers, we want to learn skills of how to treat them with dignity and respect, even when a situation is tense.
In this training, you will learn practical tools to monitor your own reactions when situations intensify. You will learn both verbal and non-verbal techniques to ease volatile encounters and practice these in the training.
The training introduces ways to establish boundaries and awareness of the environment, while actively listening and understanding the needs of the customer.
This training is suitable for anyone who interacts with the public as part of their job including administrative and customer service staff, clinical and non-clinical staff, as well as supervisors and managers.
Registration Info
Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Training URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event

Suicide Assessment, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)
2021-06-09 09:00 - 15:30
How do you determine if someone is suicidal and what can you do to help?

About this Event

Wednesday 9, 2021
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Suicide Assessment, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)In this training, you’ll learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and assess the safety challenges of suicide and suicidal behavior. We’ll explore approaches to suicide management that anyone can use to more effectively communicate with individuals in crisis. Meets state requirements for social workers, mental health professionals, nurses, marriage and family therapists, naturopaths, osteopathic health professionals, physicians, assistants, and psychologists.
Because this class awards CEs, trainees will not be admitted after the first 15 minutes and trainees who leave early may not receive credit. Please talk to the instructor if you need to leave early.
Registration Info:
Cost: $130

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Location: URL will be sent to you 1 week prior to class

*This training is on the WA State Department of Health’s Model List for Suicide Prevention Training for Health Professionals and is approved by the Medical Commission. It has also been approved for six (6) CEs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305.
