NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups 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. Prospective facilitators must have a documented mental health diagnosis and be at least 18 years of age and be(come) a NAMI member. They need to...

Description: While the numbers of overdose deaths from prescription opioids may be decreasing in Washington, the numbers attributed to heroin use are increasing. Substance use disorders (SUD) are treatable and in the case of opioids, overdose deaths can be prevented. This training will review the role medications play in the management of substance use disorders with a particular focus on the treatment of opioid use disorder; and, the integration of Medication Assisted Treatment in traditional SUD treatment programs. Target Audience:...

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...

Presented by: Laura Merchant, MSW, Claudia Kirkland, MSW, and Mina Ranna-Stewart, MSW from Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Trau-matic Stress What is CETA? It is a cognitive behavioral approach shown to help posttraumatic stress, anxiety, and depression in adults affected by traumatic experiences. Element selection, order of the elements and how many sessions per element are based on presenting symptoms. What are the common elements in CETA? Relaxation; Cognitive Coping; Exposure-Trauma Memories; Exposure-Live; Cognitive Restructuring; Behavioral Activation; Problem Solving...

Our next lecture, March 10th, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department will present their work on the implementation of EBPs within community and public health agencies! The complete 2014-2015 UW Workforce Lecture Series can now be found online at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQfrw5zAcXyZzfdElTQF9NA/feed For more information about other projects, upcoming lectures, and events can be found on our division website: http://depts.washington.edu/pbhjp/about/home. *Lectures do not require you to RSVP ahead of time. One CEU is provided for each lecture. * We will continue to provide...

Participants will: Understand the impacts of traumatic experiences. Recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma in patients. Be able to identify core components of Trauma Informed Care. Understand brief Trauma-Informed Care Screening in Primary Care. Learn the Motivational Interviewing process. Who Should Attend: Primary Care Providers (PCP’s), Primary Care Clinic Staff, Behavioral Health Providers integrating with PCP’s For more information, see the flyer HERE.

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...

Presented by: Laura Merchant, MSW, Claudia Kirkland, MSW, and Mina Ranna-Stewart, MSW from Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Trau-matic Stress What is CETA? It is a cognitive behavioral approach shown to help posttraumatic stress, anxiety, and depression in adults affected by traumatic experiences. Element selection, order of the elements and how many sessions per element are based on presenting symptoms. What are the common elements in CETA? Relaxation; Cognitive Coping; Exposure-Trauma Memories; Exposure-Live; Cognitive Restructuring; Behavioral Activation; Problem Solving...

The last decade has seen the emergence of a movement known as “Employment First” across the United States. The core principle of this movement is that for individuals with disabilities needing assistance and support, employment in the general workforce should be the priority. This webinar will review the history of Employment First, its implications for Washington State, and its role in advancing employment for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. This is the announcement for the monthly webinar...

This 2-day Mental Health First Aid training is specifically designed for community members and providers who serve African immigrant and refugee communities. This is a two day 8-hour training that is designed for those with limited knowledge of behavioral and mental health, but who interacts in their community or professional work with the public. TARGET AUDIENCE: Community members and providers who serve African immigrant and refugee communities; the training is ideally for those with little or no behavioral health training....