We’re on the road to fully integrated managed care by 2020, but what does that mean? What models will our state adopt to achieve integration at the clinical delivery system level? What are best practices and lessons learned from integration efforts across the US? Join the conversation on November 3 at Advancing Integrated Care: The Road to 2020! This one-day conference, sponsored by the Washington State Health Care Authority in partnership with the Washington Council for Behavioral Health, will feature...

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...

The Evidence Based Practice Institute presents UW EBP Workforce Lecture’s first in-person lecture of the 2016-17 season. Dr. Susan Spieker and Dr. Monica Oxford (University of Washington’s Family and Child Nursing) will discuss the method of service used for Promoting First Relationships and summarize the outcomes and implications of this work. Our presenters have conducted two randomized control trials of Promoting First Relationships® in child welfare specifically for children aged birth to three. PFR improved parenting sensitivity, enhanced child outcomes,...

NAMI Family-to-Family is a 12 week edcuation program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidence-based program. The program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. It can also be taught in a 6-week format. More information and full application can be found at http://namiwa.org/index.php/programs/education-training/nami-washington-trainings

This symposium is a venue for service providers (agencies, organizations, and community advocates) who serve youth being released from juvenile justice facilities. It is an opportunity to come together, learn from each other, have a dialogue on how services could be enhanced statewide, identify barriers, and create an Action Plan. Click here for more information.

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...

What is anger? How do you calm down? 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. Click here for more info.

NAMI In Our Own Voice presentations change attitudes, assumptions and stereotypes by describing the reality of living with mental illness. People with mental health conditions share their powerful personal stories in this 90-minute presentation. More information and full application can be found at http://namiwa.org/index.php/programs/education-training/nami-washington-trainings

There will be a Standard Certified Peer Counseling training in Olympia November 28th -December 2nd. You must be an approved applicant and have completed the online class to be considered. This is not the approved training for WISe team members. If you have already applied, you will be considered automatically. If you live in Thurston or Mason counties and would like to apply for training, please send in your application and complete the online course as soon as possible. You...

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...