The supportive housing benefit under the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program is based on the evidence-based and research-based federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) model. Program staff are committed to training and assisting FCS providers in pursuing strategies that will result in improved services and outcomes for people enrolled in FCS. Training learning objectives include: Review the FCS program Explore key principles of the SAMHSA permanent supportive housing model Understand fidelity goals under FCS Learn what it...

The supported employment benefit under the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program is based on the evidence-based and research-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. Program staff are committed to training and assisting FCS providers in pursuing strategies that will result in improved services and outcomes for people enrolled in FCS. Training learning objectives include: Review the FCS program Explore key principles of the IPS supported employment model Understand fidelity goals under FCS Learn what it is like to participate in...

This webinar is an introduction to Motivational Interviewing. It will provide a brief overview of the principles and core skills to assist in the navigation process to move an individual away from indecision towards positive decision making and goal setting. Webinar details: Date: Thursday September 17 Time: 8:30 - 10 a.m. Register

This event will begin with an open engagement/discussion among participants focused on addressing barriers and highlighting innovations in telebehavioral health, e.g., identify barriers with the delivery of telehealth such as access to technology, privacy, issues with physical location and comfort for providers and clients; highlight innovations being explored and discuss the positive outcomes rising to the surface during this rapid onset of telehealth.   Register here

Providing services following Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment fidelity is rewarding and positive, and helps us to provide a service that is of the highest quality to the people we serve. It also has lots of moving parts! The health Care Authority (HCA) is providing a series of trainings taking a deeper dive in explaining some of the more complex fidelity scale items and how to achieve high fidelity. Part 1: Participants will learn best practices associated with...

Providing services following Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment fidelity is rewarding and positive, and helps us to provide a service that is of the highest quality to the people we serve. It also has lots of moving parts! The health Care Authority (HCA) is providing a series of trainings taking a deeper dive in explaining some of the more complex fidelity scale items and how to achieve high fidelity. Part 2: Participants will learn advantageous ways to position...

This event will cover topics such as defining telehealth, workflow considerations, configuring the space and privacy issues, billing and reimbursement and special considerations and more. The focus will be informed by the previous session’s discussion.   Register here

This webinar is designed to provide service delivery providers with strategies to enhance their activities during the COVID 19 pandemic as well as in any stressful or difficult situation.  Participants will learn strategies to connect with other providers as well as to explore coping strategies that build resilience. Webinar details Date: September 28, 2020 Time: 9:30 a.m. Register

In 1999, the state funded the Offender Re-entry Community Safety Program (ORCSP). The program prevents the most vulnerable individuals from re-offending after they leave state prison. The 60 month program follows individuals post release through a combination of funding and behavioral health care. Washington State Health Care Authority's Criminal Justice-Behavioral Health Interface webinar series is designed for anyone interested in increasing their understanding of the legal system, programs, services and resources that promotes recovery in the lives of people with...

Providing services following Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment fidelity is rewarding and positive, and helps us to provide a service that is of the highest quality to the people we serve. It also has lots of moving parts! The health Care Authority (HCA) is providing a series of trainings taking a deeper dive in explaining some of the more complex fidelity scale items and how to achieve high fidelity. Part 3: Participants will learn about fidelity items associated...