Washington Council for Behavioral Health

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
2017-05-13 08:00 - 2017-05-14 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NAMI Washington – Kirkland, Kirkland, WA, United States
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults. Groups are led by NAMI-trained Peer Facilitators. are peer-based mutual support groups that meet weekly for 90 minutes of safe, confidential personal sharing in a flexible group setting. Groups are open to any adult living with a mental illness or a psychiatric condition and willing in share with others confidentially in an atmosphere of respect, encouragement, and hope.
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NAMI Family Support Group
2017-05-13 08:00 - 2017-05-14 17:00 | NAMI Washington – Kirkland, Kirkland, WA, United States
NAMI Family Support Groups are local meetings of caregivers of individuals with a mental illness where family members can talk frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom. Prospective facilitators must have a family member or loved one living with mental illness.
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SafeTALK Suicide Alertness Training for Certified Peer Specialists
2017-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
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Identifying, Assessing, & Responding to Suicide Risk
2017-05-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Northwest Family Life, 11320 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98215, United States
17 SEMINARS COMPLETED WITH 142 PARTICIPANTS SINCE 2013
This course will include research information from agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for an in-depth look at the prevalence of suicide, the warning signs, symptoms of depression, and risk factors. Case examples, stories, research articles, and interviews with professionals will be presented throughout the training with opportunities for participants to evaluate their own understanding of this subject. Mr. White will provide helpful risk assessment tools and present an approach he developed entitled, “A.N.C.H.O.R. Management of Suicide Risk” that includes the key components for working effectively with suicidal clients
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Listings on this training calendar do not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Washington Council for Behavioral Health (the Council). The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Council, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Conference on Ending Homelessness
2017-05-10 08:00 - 2017-05-11 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, Tacoma, WA, United States
Early bird registration for the 2017 Conference on Ending Homelessness is now open! The Housing Alliance’s annual Conference on Ending Homelessness is the largest statewide convening of advocates, social service providers, and government officials who are working toward solutions to end homelessness. We invite you to join over 800 peers from across Washington for two action-packed days full of learning, networking, self-care, and movement building opportunities.
With over 50 conference break out sessions and three keynote speakers, this year’s conference features exciting programming for a wide variety of homelessness stakeholders.
Program highlights include:
•Direct service skill building opportunities
•Sessions exploring different housing strategies and service delivery models
•Federal, state, and local homelessness policy and advocacy sessions
•Movement building, community organizing, and anti-racism/anti-oppression programming
•Programming addressing specific populations, including youth and young adults, veterans, people with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, survivors of domestic violence, and families.

Listings on this training calendar do not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Washington Council for Behavioral Health (the Council). The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Council, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Male Trauma 101
2017-05-08 09:00 - 16:30 | Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
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Listings on this training calendar do not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Washington Council for Behavioral Health (the Council). The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Council, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

NAMI In Our Own Voice
2017-05-06 08:00 - 2017-05-07 17:00 | Yakima, WA
In Our Own Voice is a unique public education presentation that offers insight into the hope and recovery possible for people living with mental illness. Participants will learn to put together their story as part of the In Our Own Voice presentation program, with the ability to return to their community and provide presentations at a variety of organizations.
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Navigating Microaggressions and Other Cross Cultural Conflicts
2017-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
How do you navigate microaggressions – those words and actions that offend or hurt, even though they may be unintended?
Learn some of the obstacles of authentic conversations, as well as practical strategies for what to do or say when you are the target of, witness to, and agents of microaggressions.
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Strategies for Supervising Peer Support Workers
2017-04-27 14:00 - 15:00 | WA
Peer support workers use their lived experience and specialized training to guide, support, and educate people in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders and/or mental health challenges.
In this virtual event, SAMHSA’s Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS) team will talk about defining peer support roles and providing supervision to peer support staff to successfully incorporate peer support services into an organization.
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LASW/LICSW Licensure Exam Prep Workshop
2017-04-21 09:00 - 16:30 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
Please Note: It is advisable that you take this course NO MORE than 90 days prior to taking the exam!
NASW Washington State Chapter is pleased to offer this popular course to social workers seeking to become licensed. The Licensure Examination Preparation Course will assist social workers in their preparations to take either the clinical or advanced ASWB exam that is required for social work licensure in the State of Washington and most other states.
The course was extensively revised and updated in 2012. The course retains its well received approach of emphasizing three elements as significantly contributing to a passing score on the examination. These are anxiety management, focused content review and avoiding mistakes in answering questions. The course includes a 200+ page manual and a sample test, helpful in practicing the techniques of avoiding mistakes in answering questions.
CE Contact Hours: 3
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LASW/LICSW Licensure Exam Prep Workshop
2017-04-21 09:00 - 16:30 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
NASW Washington State Chapter is pleased to offer this popular course to social workers seeking to become licensed. The Licensure Examination Preparation Course will assist social workers in their preparations to take either the clinical or advanced ASWB exam that is required for social work licensure in the State of Washington and most other states.
The course was extensively revised and updated in 2012. The course retains its well received approach of emphasizing three elements as significantly contributing to a passing score on the examination. These are anxiety management, focused content review and avoiding mistakes in answering questions. The course includes a 200+ page manual and a sample test, helpful in practicing the techniques of avoiding mistakes in answering questions.
CE Contact Hours: 3
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Anger Management Class
2017-04-21 08:00 - 16:30, 2017-02-03 08:00 - 16:30 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
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.
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Regional YOUTH AND FAMILY CERTIFIED PEER COUNSELOR TRAINING
2017-04-10 09:00 - 2017-04-14 18:00 | Red Lion Hotel – Kelso, 510 S Kelso Dr, Kelso, WA, 98626, United States
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!
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Listings on this training calendar do not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Washington Council for Behavioral Health (the Council). The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Council, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

NAMI Family-to-Family Teacher Training
2017-04-07 08:00 - 2017-04-09 17:00 | WA
NAMI Family-to-Family is a signature education program for families, partners and friends of people living with serious mental illness.
In order to become a Family to Family teacher for your affiliate you must be age 18 or over and have a loved one who is affected by mental illness.
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Online Discussion on Maintaining "Peerness" while working
2017-03-31 11:00 - 17:00 | WA
This is an online discussion about maintaining one’s peer values, perspective, and identity while working with people who are mostly non-peers. Please be prepared to use your phone to ask questions. We will do this in a talk radio type of format. People will use the “raise hand” function and we will unmute your line and call out your name. This will not be an anonymous event.
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Today's Psychiatric Medications
2017-03-29 08:30 - 12:00 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
Concise, useful, but not too technical, the medication information presented in this workshop will extend your knowledge of psychopharmacology for both adults and children. Joanne Sprunger and Melissa Turner are Compass Health staff members with a wealth of information to share about today’s psychiatric medications, their benefits, side effects, and uses.
The first part of the workshop will be outlining medications, history and research, side effects focusing on adults. The second part will specifically address medications and how they work, the same or differently, when prescribed to children and youth
Licensed Social Workers, Marriage/Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors:
3.5 Continuing Education Credits from NASW- WA
Educators: 3.5 OSPI Clock Hours
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Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification
2017-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
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 mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments.
This introductory course is not intended for current mental health treatment providers.
8 clock hours for educators.
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MAT for Opioid Use Disorders
2017-03-21 08:30 - 12:30 | Guest House Red Lion, 510 Kelso Drive, Kelso, WA, 98626, United States
Harmful opioid use, including heroin, oxycodone and hydrocodone, and opioid use disorders remain a critical national public health concern. There are several FDA-approved medications to assist in the treatment of opioid use disorders and each of these medications offers individuals a somewhat different approach. This training will focus on enhancing understanding of the role of methadone, buprenorphine, and oral and extended-release naltrexone in treating opioid use disorders. The training will provide an overview of the research related to the use of these medications for both adults and young adults, as well as the practical issues related to providing coordinated care for individuals utilizing these medications as a treatment intervention. This training will also provide information about the use of the naloxone (Narcan) in the treatment of opioid overdose and as an overdose prevention tool.
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Statewide Youth and Family Certified Peer Counselor Training
2017-03-13 09:00 - 2017-03-17 18:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Tri-Cities/Kennewick, 701 North Young Street, Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States
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!
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NAMI In Our Own Voice Presenter Training
2017-03-11 08:00 - 2017-03-12 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, Kirkland, WA, United States
In Our Own Voice is a unique public education presentation that offers insight into the hope and recovery possible for people living with mental illness. Participants will learn to share their story as part of the In Our Own Voice presentation program, with the ability to return to their community and provide presentations to a variety of organizations.
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Yakima CPC Training
2017-03-06 08:00 - 2017-03-10 17:00 | WA
The Yakima peer training is approaching fast and there are still a few openings. This is a statewide training for all peers, which means peers from out of the area are provided hotel and meals. If you are waiting for training, particularly if you are already employed, apply now! Complete your application and the online training and send it as soon as possible. Registration closes March 1. The application and more information can be found here.

Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR)
2017-03-03 09:00 - 16:30 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) is a one-day workshop for health professionals that will help them better assess suicide risk, plan treatment, and manage the ongoing care of clients at-risk for suicide. Behavioral health providers play a crucial role in preventing suicides and yet, many providers report that they feel inadequately trained to assess, treat, and manage suicidal clients. AMSR meets providers’ needs for research-informed, skills-based training. AMSR is appropriate for all mental health professionals including social workers, marriage & family therapists, psychologists and licensed mental health counselors.
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Ethical Considerations for the Behavioral Health Professional
2017-03-02 09:00 - 16:30 | Hilton Garden Inn Olympia, 2101 Henderson Park Lane, SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
This course addresses the needs of the behavioral health provider. Using presentation, small group work, role play, and a decision-making matrix, many areas will be addressed: Defining the role and functions of the behavioral health provider; standards; issues of vulnerability; ethical decision-making; performance enhancement; and legal issues.
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Parents & Teachers as Allies
2017-02-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, Kirkland, WA, United States
NAMI Parents and Teachers as Allies is a free, two-hour mental health education in-service for school professionals to help them better understand the signs and symptoms of emotional and behavioral difficulties that may be early warning signs of mental illnesses in children and adolescents. The in-service program follows a structured format covering issues frequently faced by school professionals, parents and other family caregivers to give them a better understanding of: The early warning signs of mental illness, the lived experience of parents raising a child with a mental illness, the challenges that children and adolescents face when emotional and behavioral disturbances are part of their school life.
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Peer-to-Peer
2017-02-10 08:00 - 2017-02-12 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, Kirkland, WA, United States
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a 10-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. Everything is confidential, and NAMI never recommends a specific medical therapy or treatment approach.
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Ending the Silence
2017-02-04 08:00 - 2017-02-05 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, Kirkland, WA, United States
NAMI Ending the Silence is a free, 50 minute presentation designed to give students an opportunity to learn about mental illness through an informative Power Point and short videos. Through the presentation, students learn symptoms and indicators of mental illness, and are given ideas about how to help themselves, friends, or family members who may be in need of support. Additionally, the presentation includes personal testimony from a young adult living with a mental illness about his/her journey to recovery.
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Adult and Child First Aid, CPR and AED Certification
2017-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
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.
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