Washington Council for Behavioral Health

Delivering Medicaid Supportive Housing Services Through the Aging and Long-Term Service Administration (Webinar)
2016-08-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This training will introduce participants to Washington’s Aging and Long-Term Service Administration (ALTSA). ALTSA is one of the three Medicaid payment systems that supportive housing service providers will be able to work with in order to be reimbursed for delivering Medicaid supportive housing services (once the benefit is approved by the federal government). The webinar will discuss which ALTSA clients are likely to be eligible for the supportive housing services Medicaid benefit and how providers can develop a contractual relationship with ALTSA to be reimbursed for delivering supportive housing services.
Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3738576305672120068
For more information on Washington Low Income Housing Alliance’s Medicaid Webinar Training Series click here.

Great Minds @ Work Employment Conference
2016-08-09 - 2016-08-10 | St. Martin’s University, Lacey , WA, United States

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
2016-08-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2016-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
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 health treatment providers.

Building Relationships with Landlords (webinar)
2016-07-28 08:30 - 10:00
The Building Relationships with Landlords Webinar will focus on providing participants with ideas, practical tools, and resources for working with private landlords to obtain housing in different settings and a discussion on tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities. The webinar will not cover the legal aspects of the tenant/landlord law nor provide legal advice. However, it will provide ideas and suggested resources on how service providers can locate information on tenant/landlord laws, federal and local resources for obtaining housing, and a forum for asking questions on how best to work with landlords.
The July topical webinar on Housing scheduled for July 28th from 8:30-10:00 will feature Pat Tucker from Advocates for Human Potential.
Ms. Tucker is a nationally-recognized leader in supportive housing, supported employment, and community integration for people with disabilities, including those with behavioral health conditions. Her diverse career has fashioned a unique perspective on employment for people with disabilities, job development, permanent supportive housing and supported employment management. Before joining Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP), Ms. Tucker spent more than 20 years supervising affordable housing programs. Realizing that housing alone did not cure homelessness, she added employment programs to all of the housing programs that she managed. Operated mostly by staff with lived experience of homelessness, these programs founds job for hundreds of clients.
As a Senior Program Manager and one of AHP’s top trainers, Ms. Tucker’s professional experiences and creative spirit produce a training style that is concise, easily followed, worthwhile and fun. She brings a passion to her trainings and successfully takes difficult, complex subjects and transforms them into information everyone can enjoy. Regardless of the topic, people attending Ms. Tucker’s trainings gain a deeper, fuller and clearer understanding of the content area and the skills necessary to complete related tasks with greater confidence and effectiveness.

W.R.A.P. Facilitator 5 Day Training
2016-07-25 - 2016-07-29 | Navos, 1210 SW 136th Street, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

Trauma-Informed Peer Support
2016-07-22 08:30 - 16:30 | Douglas County Fire District 2 Meeting Room, 377 Eastmont Ave, East Wenatchee, 98802
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 each of us to discover our own Next Steps. The training is interactive, engaging and a critical tool for peer support specialists.
Nancy Dow’s work with trauma survivors spans 30 years where she came to understand that services and programs for people with lived experience of mental illness and/or substance abuse, must be trauma informed. She was trained by Leah Harris of the National Center for Trauma Informed Care, served as peer consultant to the King County SAMHSA Trauma Informed Care Grant and she presented Trauma Informed Care to all Harborview Inpatient Psychiatry staff in 2014. Nancy works on the Harborview Psychiatric ICU on the Peer Bridger team.
*Snacks and coffee provided. Lunch is not included. Lunch break from 12pm-1pm.

Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification
2016-07-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2016-06-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2016-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
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 mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments.
This introductory course is not intended for current mental health treatment providers.

WIOA's Impact on Employment of People with Mental Health Issues (Webinar)
2016-07-21 08:30 - 10:00
This webinar scheduled for July 21st from 8:30-10:00 PDT will review the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and its role in employment of people with mental health issues. This major federal legislation provides the structure for the Washington Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Washington workforce development system and WorkSource Washington. This webinar will discuss the impact of WIOA for individuals in terms of increasing employment, and strategies for attendees in leveraging the opportunities available under WIOA. A particular focus will be on the new requirements for DVR in terms of eligibility and assessment and transition from school to employment, and the enhanced role of WorkSource Washington under WIOA.
http://connectpro97884399.adobeconnect.com/e7s2vqr1dt9/event/registration.html – Please note the registration link states 11:30-1:00 Eastern Daylight Time.
The DBHR Employment Topical Webinar Series is intended to inform, educate and coordinate resources for individuals with mental health and substance use issues who need employment services, resources and supports. This webinar series is designed for anyone interested in increasing their understanding of the advantages and resources that promotes employment in the lives of people with behavioral health disabilities.
This month’s webinar features David Hoff from the Institute for Community Inclusion. David Hoff, MSW, Program Director in Employment Training and Technical Assistance, has worked across the US providing technical assistance and training on effective practices in human services and workforce development. He has particular experience and expertise in the workforce development system and interagency agreements, and has a primary focus on policy and organizational and systems change. In addition to is 12 years at ICI, Mr. Hoff has been an administrator for a local Workforce Investment Board and has provided and managed employment supports for individuals with disabilities.

2016 Standard CPC Training
2016-07-11 - 2016-07-15, 2016-06-06 - 2016-06-10
Standard trainings are offered by DBHR to prepare consumers to become certified peer counselors. Adults, youth and parents are eligible for these trainings. Parents and youth on WISe teams must take a Youth/Family training.
Please send all applications to Jen McDonald, PO 45330, Lacey WA 98504 or jenmcdon2@dshs.wa.gov
Read all of the information on this webpage to understand the application and certification process. If you cannot find the information you need, please call Jen McDonald at 360-725-1718.
Please submit an application even if you did last year—this is a year of transition and we do not want your application to be missed. We’re sorry we will not be able to predict when you will be invited to a training, but will fill trainings as possible during the year (no calls, please).
Online Course-should be available by April. You can submit an application now for trainings after June, but you will need to complete the online course for July-Dec trainings before being a confirmed participant.
Below are a list of all 2016 State Wide Training:

LaConner Feb 22-26 (Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island and San Juan counties only)
Vancouver – March 14-18
Yakima – April 11-15
Spokane – May 2-6 (STATEWIDE—will invite participants from across the state)
Tacoma – June 6-10 (PILOT training for new curriculum and test. Online course required)
Seattle/Renton – July 11-15 (New curriculum and test. Online course required)
Grays Harbor – August 15-19 (Statewide—will invite participants from across the state. New curriculum and test. Online course required)
Everett – September 19-23 (New curriculum and test. Online course required)

Decriminalizing Homelessness toolkit (Webinar)
2016-06-30 08:30 - 10:30
This is the announcement for the monthly webinar in our 2016 DBHR Housing Topical Webinar Series intended to inform, educate and coordinate resources for individuals with mental health and substance use issues who need housing services, resources and supports. This webinar series is designed for professionals and anyone interested in increasing their understanding of the advantages and resources that promotes housing in the lives of people with behavioral health disabilities.

Wellness Recovery Action Planning
2016-06-27 09:00 - 2016-06-29 16:00

STATEWIDE YOUTH AND FAMILY CERTIFIED PEER COUNSELOR TRAINING
2016-06-27 - 2016-07-01 | La Quinta Inn, 1425 E 27th Street, Tacoma, WA, 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 your journey of recovery for a year or more this training may be
for you!
*Preference given to WISe Teams
In order to attend this Youth and Family training to become a certified peer counselor you must apply with The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery. Application found at: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/fsa/forms?field_number_value=10-356&title
• 40-hour training.
• You cannot miss more than 3 hours of the training or you will not be certified.
• There will be a test within 30 days of training.
• People who pass the test can be eligible to work at licensed mental health agencies in Washington State.
• Applicants must be over 18 years old.
See FLYER for more information.

Washington Behavioral Health Conference 2016
2016-06-22 - 2016-06-24 | Yakima Convention Center, 10 North 8th Street , Yakima, WA, 98901, United States
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AT WBHC.ORG!
We invite you to join us at the 27th annual Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference!
As our state continues to move toward the vision of full integration, and reform of the delivery system continues, we see great potential for improvements in the lives of people living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. However, many important questions remain. How can we ensure that system redesign efforts result in greater capacity to support individuals with behavioral health needs to live healthy lives and recover in the community?
One way is to join us in Yakima for 3 days of learning, networking, and collaboration. Highlights will include 35 workshops in tracks like Recovery & Resiliency, Integration, Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment, Corrections & Mental Health, and more; pre-conference sessions on Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk and Law & Ethics; and keynoters Daniel James Brown (New York Times best-selling author of The Boys in the Boat); Kevin Hines, (a national mental health advocate and author of Cracked Not Broken), and Joel Dvoskin, PhD (a national leader on mental health and criminal justice policy). Click HERE to see the full lineup, and to register!
Last year over 690 people attended, so don’t miss this great opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired! If your organization is interested in exhibiting at the WBHC, please click here: 2016 WBHC Exhibitor Info & Application.
Questions?
contact Alison Avery
206-628-4608 ext. 12
aavery@thewashingtoncouncil.org
A pdf of the full conference program is available by clicking here: 2016 WBHC brochure final

PROMISING TREATMENTS FOR YOUTH WITH CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS WEBINAR
2016-06-21 10:00 - 11:00
Guest Speakers:
Pamala Sacks-Lawlar, Behavioral Healthcare Administrator (Rehabilitation Administration)
Jake Towle, Behavioral Health Quality Assurance Program Administrator (Juvenile Rehabilitation)
This webinar will provide an overview of promising treatments for youth with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders who are involved in the juvenile justice system.
Planning to attend this webinar? Please click here to register.

Parents and Teachers as Allies Presenters
2016-06-18 | NAMI Washington – Kirkland, Kirkland, WA, United States
Parents and Teachers as Allies (PTA) is a 1-to-2 hour in-service program that covers issues frequently faced by school professionals, parents and other family caregivers to give them a better understanding of the signs and symptoms of emotional and behavioral difficulties that may be early warning signs of a mental health condition in children and adolescents; lived experience of parents raising a child with a mental health condition; the challenges that children and adolescents face when emotional and behavior disturbances are part of their school life. Presentations are done in teams of three, with the roles being an Educator, a Parent, and a Person Living with Mental Illness, and it is recommended that those interested apply as part of a planned team. Prospective presenters must fill one of these roles, be 18 years of age and be(come) a NAMI Member.
More information and full application can be found at http://namiwa.org/index.php/programs/education-training/nami-washington-trainings

Housing + Employment Works: Employment Assessment in Coordinated Entry Systems
2016-06-16 13:00 - 15:00
This webinar will take place on June 16, 2016 at 1:00 PM EDT. The audience will hear from communities who are identifying employment needs when the person first enters the coordinated entry system. You will hear benefits, challenges and successes of addressing the person’s needs as soon as they enter the CoC as well as how some CoCs designed a system with access to employment services

Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk
2016-06-14 09:00 - 16:30 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
Through a partnership with the North Sound Mental Health Administration (NSMHA), Compass Health is offering this one-day workshop for behavioral 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. AMSR meets the legislative mandate for training under ESHB 2366.
6 Continuing education credits for social workers and therapists – NAWS-WA provider number 1975-121
Cost: $115.00 Single Registration non-NSMHA Providers | $25.00 NSMHA Providers & Compass Health Workforce Members

STATEWIDE YOUTH AND FAMILY CERTIFIED PEER COUNSELOR TRAINING
2016-06-13 - 2016-06-17 | WSO Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
2016-06-03 08:30 - 16:30 | Comprehensive Life Resources, 1201 South Proctor Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Specialists is a dynamic, interactive workshop designed for Peer Counselors in any role. The content is largely based on the International Association of Peer Specialists document, National Ethical Guidelines and Practice Standards. Participants will come away with a clear understanding of the ethics, guidelines, and boundaries that are essential to their profession.
Beth Gould, is a Life Coach, Professional Trainer, and Public Speaker as well as owner of Greater Vision Life Coaching and serving on the board of directors for Consumer Voices are Born (CVAB) and for the Skagit County PACT Team. With 20+ years in corporate supervisory and management experience, her personal growth workshop and individual coaching sessions are known for life-changing results.
Beth is grateful that her own battle with mental illness had such a profound effect on her life and has dedicated herself to helping people find the greatest vision for their lives.
*Snacks and coffee provided. Lunch is not included. Lunch break from 12pm-1pm.

Webinar - EBP Supportive Housing
2016-05-26 08:30 - 22:00
The May topical webinar on Housing scheduled for May 26th from 8:30-9:30 will feature Pat Tucker from Advocates for Human Potential.
Ms. Tucker is a nationally-recognized leader in supportive housing, supported employment, and community integration for people with disabilities, including those with behavioral health conditions. Her diverse career has fashioned a unique perspective on employment for people with disabilities, job development, permanent supportive housing and supported employment management. Before joining Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP), Ms. Tucker spent more than 20 years supervising affordable housing programs. Realizing that housing alone did not cure homelessness, she added employment programs to all of the housing programs that she managed. Operated mostly by staff with lived experience of homelessness, these programs founds job for hundreds of clients.
As a Senior Program Manager and one of AHP’s top trainers, Ms. Tucker’s professional experiences and creative spirit produce a training style that is concise, easily followed, worthwhile and fun. She brings a passion to her trainings and successfully takes difficult, complex subjects and transforms them into information everyone can enjoy. Regardless of the topic, people attending Ms. Tucker’s trainings gain a deeper, fuller and clearer understanding of the content area and the skills necessary to complete related tasks with greater confidence and effectiveness.

Ms. Tucker will provide an overview of the principles, research and the fidelity components of the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration’s Evidence-based Practice (EBP) Permanent Supportive Housing model.

Say It Out Loud Conference
2016-05-26 | Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, 17620 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, Seattle, WA, 98188, United States
Save the date for the Saying It Out Loud Conference, May 26, 2016. This conference addresses substance use, mental health and other health issues facing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) communities. As an attendee you’ll gain awareness and knowledge of the best practices and important clinical services to support members of the LGBTQ community.
Registration will open on March 31, 2016, and a link will be available from event site.
Please share freely with other additional contacts you may have.
For more information, check out the flyer here!

Adult & Child First Aid, CPR & AED Certification
2016-05-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
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 attended!”
“Bill Merritt is hilarious. His teaching style is very engaging & entertaining. Keeps you wanting to learn more. Makes jokes that make it easy to remember.”
“One of the best trainings I have been to. Bill made the training interactive and fun!”
“Appreciated his energy and use of humor – very knowledgeable on all topics – I feel more confident that I can use these techniques in real life.”

Cost: $70.00 Registration | $65.00 Compass Health Workforce Members
Registration will open soon.

CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
2016-05-19 08:30 - 16:30 | North Sound Behavioral Health Organization – Snohomish Training Room, 301 Valley Mall Way, Suite 110, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Co-occurring Disorders Training for Peer Counselors is interactive and provides useful tools for Peer Counselors working with people who experience co-occurring disorders. It will define co-occurring disorders, introduce study results and cover the SAMHSA perspective, Stages of Change, and Relapse Prevention. Peer counselors will learn how to work with people who experience co-occurring disorders. Attendees are expected to be in attendance both days to receive a certificate of completion.
Beth Gould, is a Life Coach, Professional Trainer, and Public Speaker as well as owner of Greater Vision Life Coaching and serving on the board of directors for Consumer Voices are Born (CVAB) and for the Skagit County PACT Team. With 20+ years in corporate supervisory and management experience, her personal growth workshop and individual coaching sessions are known for life-changing results.
Beth is grateful that her own battle with mental illness had such a profound effect on her life and has dedicated herself to helping people find the greatest vision for their lives.

W.R.A.P. Facilitator 3 Day Training
2016-05-18 - 2016-05-20 | Comprehensive Life Resources, 1201 South Proctor Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

In Our Own Voice Presenters
2016-05-14 - 2016-05-15 | NAMI Washington – Kirkland, 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. Trained individuals living with mental illness lead a brief, yet comprehensive and interactive presentation about mental illness. Presenters must be a Person of Experience, Engaged in Recovery (PEER), 18 years of age, and be(come) a NAMI member.
More information and full application can be found at http://namiwa.org/index.php/programs/education-training/nami-washington-trainings

Anger Management Class
2016-05-13 08:00 - 16:30 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
What is anger? How do you calm down?
What do you need to learn about anger?
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.
