Place: Grant County Peers in Crisis & Suicide Prevention is a 2 part workshop that builds on itself. Participants will leave the morning session with an ability to recognize if the peer they are working with is in crisis, what to do about it and how to support the peer and still stay grounded themselves. The afternoon session will be based on the morning session and will provide additional tools for identifying a person at risk of suicide and responding appropriately....

Using peer specialists, coaches, and mentors to provide support and other services is a rapidly growing trend in behavioral health and integrated care services. In the past decade, there has been significant growth in this workforce segment as well as increasing options for training and certification. Yet, many behavioral health organizations continue to be uncertain about the best ways to provide support and supervision to peer staff. This webinar will offer an overview of the current literature, national trends and...

Place: Lewis County WRAP® workshops are designed to be highly interactive. Facilitators encourage participation at whatever level feels comfortable. WRAP® is a living document that is unique to everyone. WRAP® facilitators skillfully share the simple and profound educational model so that participants can incorporate WRAP® into their lives. Through engagement in a WRAP® Seminar 1 workshop, participants will have a good understanding of the Key Concepts of Wellness and Recovery, and explore ways to integrate the philosophy into daily life. Participants...

Location: Everett, WA 98203 Join the movement. Sometimes first aid isn’t a bandage, or CPR, or calling 911. Sometimes first aid is YOU. A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. For more information or to register, please CLICK HERE.

For individuals, peer supporters, and families, this is a unique opportunity to learn about changes coming to the behavioral system in your area and how you can have a voice. Please register at the link on the flyer. (If the link does not work, copy and paste it into your browser). There are a number of these events statewide, so please look for an event convenient to you. For more information, please click here.

Everett, WA 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. For more information or to register, please CLICK HERE.

The H3 Benefit Walk will support Forefront Suicide Prevention. Our goal is raise $12,500 to sponsor one school through the Forefront in the Schools program! Your donation will provide training, support, and resources for a high school community to develop a comprehensive suicide prevention program, with a greater awareness of mental health and social and emotional learning. The event is FREE and dog friendly, and features food, inspirational speakers, musical acts, and a drawing for prizes provided by our sponsors. T-shirts will be available for sale at the event.  REGISTER HERE

This 8-hour class is for adults who regularly interact with adolescents 12 to 18. Youth Mental Health First Aid will improve your knowledge of mental health and substance use problems, and will teach you how to connect youth with care when needed. Students will gain skills on how to help an adolescent in crisis or who is experiencing a mental health challenge. Similar to traditional first aid and CPR, mental health first aid is help provided to a person developing...