Washington Council for Behavioral Health

Suicide Assessment, Screening, and Referral (3 CEs)
2021-06-03 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
How do you determine if someone is suicidal and what can you do to help?

About this Event

Thursday, June 3, 2021
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Suicide Assessment, Screening & Referral (3 CEs)
This condensed version of the popular 6-hour training focuses on recognizing warning signs, suicide safety assessment, and safety planning. You’ll also receive information about how to access and find appropriate resources to help keep individuals safe. Meets state requirements for certified counselors, chemical dependency professionals, chiropractors, occupational therapists and assistants, and physical therapists and assistants.
Because this class awards CEs, trainees will not be admitted after the first 15 minutes and trainees who leave early may not receive credit. Please talk to the instructor if you need to leave early.
Registration Info: Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Training URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event

Location: URL will be sent to you prior to class

*This training is on the WA State Department of Health’s Model List for Suicide Prevention Training for Health Professionals and is approved by the Medical Commission. It has also been approved for three (3) CEs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305.

Suicide Assessment, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)
2021-05-28 09:00 - 15:30
How do you determine if someone is suicidal and what can you do to help?

About this Event

Friday, May 28, 2021
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Suicide Assessment, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)In this training, you’ll learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and assess the safety challenges of suicide and suicidal behavior. We’ll explore approaches to suicide management that anyone can use to more effectively communicate with individuals in crisis. Meets state requirements for social workers, mental health professionals, nurses, marriage and family therapists, naturopaths, osteopathic health professionals, physicians, assistants, and psychologists.
Because this class awards CEs, trainees will not be admitted after the first 15 minutes and trainees who leave early may not receive credit. Please talk to the instructor if you need to leave early.
Registration Info:
Cost: $130

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Location: URL will be sent to you 1 week prior to class

*This training is on the WA State Department of Health’s Model List for Suicide Prevention Training for Health Professionals and is approved by the Medical Commission. It has also been approved for six (6) CEs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305.

Suicide Assessment, Screening, and Referral (3 CEs)
2021-05-18 09:00 - 12:30
How do you determine if someone is suicidal and what can you do to help?

About this Event

Tuesday, May 18, 2021
9:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Suicide Assessment, Screening & Referral (3 CEs)
This condensed version of the popular 6-hour training focuses on recognizing warning signs, suicide safety assessment, and safety planning. You’ll also receive information about how to access and find appropriate resources to help keep individuals safe. Meets state requirements for certified counselors, chemical dependency professionals, chiropractors, occupational therapists and assistants, and physical therapists and assistants.
Because this class awards CEs, trainees will not be admitted after the first 15 minutes and trainees who leave early may not receive credit. Please talk to the instructor if you need to leave early.
Registration Info: Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Training URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event

Location: URL will be sent to you prior to class

*This training is on the WA State Department of Health’s Model List for Suicide Prevention Training for Health Professionals and is approved by the Medical Commission. It has also been approved for three (3) CEs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305.

De-Escalation
2021-05-10 09:00 - 10:30
De-escalation Two-Part Training
Part 1) 1.5 hours Self-paced (access sent after registering)
Part 2) Live on Zoom 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
The information provided in this training is the same as the 3-hour live training.
In order to provide quality customer service and meet the needs of customers, we want to learn skills of how to treat them with dignity and respect, even when a situation is tense.
In this training, you will learn practical tools to monitor your own reactions when situations intensify. You will learn both verbal and non-verbal techniques to ease volatile encounters and practice these in the training.
The training introduces ways to establish boundaries and awareness of the environment, while actively listening and understanding the needs of the customer.
This training is suitable for anyone who interacts with the public as part of their job including administrative and customer service staff, clinical and non-clinical staff, as well as supervisors and managers.
Registration Info
Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Training URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event

NAMI In Our Own Voice (IOOV) Presenter Training
2021-05-08
NAMI IOOV is a presentation where trained speakers share their personal stories of living with mental illness(es).
For more information or to register, please click here.

De-Escalation
2021-05-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-07 09:00 - 12:00
How can we create a mutually respectful workplace environment for employees and customers?

About this Event

De-escalation
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In order to provide quality customer service and meet the needs of customers, we want to learn skills of how to treat them with dignity and respect, even when a situation is tense.
In this training, you will learn practical tools to monitor your own reactions when situations intensify. You will learn both verbal and non-verbal techniques to ease volatile encounters and practice these in the training.
The training introduces ways to establish boundaries and awareness of the environment, while actively listening and understanding the needs of the customer.
This training is suitable for anyone who interacts with the public as part of their job including administrative and customer service staff, clinical and non-clinical staff, as well as supervisors and managers.
Registration Info
Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Training URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event

NAMI Ending the Silence Presenter Training
2021-05-01, 2021-03-06
NAMI Ending the Silence is a mental health educational presentation for middle and high school students, families, and school staff.
For more information or to register, please click here.

Suicide Assessment, Screening, and Referral (3 CEs)
2021-04-26 21:30
How do you determine if someone is suicidal and what can you do to help?

About this Event

Monday, April 26, 2021
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Suicide Assessment, Screening & Referral (3 CEs)
This condensed version of the popular 6-hour training focuses on recognizing warning signs, suicide safety assessment, and safety planning. You’ll also receive information about how to access and find appropriate resources to help keep individuals safe. Meets state requirements for certified counselors, chemical dependency professionals, chiropractors, occupational therapists and assistants, and physical therapists and assistants.
Because this class awards CEs, trainees will not be admitted after the first 15 minutes and trainees who leave early may not receive credit. Please talk to the instructor if you need to leave early.
Registration Info: Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Training URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event

Location: URL will be sent to you prior to class

*This training is on the WA State Department of Health’s Model List for Suicide Prevention Training for Health Professionals and is approved by the Medical Commission. It has also been approved for three (3) CEs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305.

NAMI Family to Family (F2F) Leader Training
2021-04-24 - 2021-04-25
NAMI F2F is an educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.
For more information or to register, please click here.

Suicide Assessment, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)
2021-04-15 09:00 - 15:30
How do you determine if someone is suicidal and what can you do to help?

About this Event

Thursday, April 15, 2021
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Suicide Assessment, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)In this training, you’ll learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and assess the safety challenges of suicide and suicidal behavior. We’ll explore approaches to suicide management that anyone can use to more effectively communicate with individuals in crisis. Meets state requirements for social workers, mental health professionals, nurses, marriage and family therapists, naturopaths, osteopathic health professionals, physicians, assistants, and psychologists.
Because this class awards CEs, trainees will not be admitted after the first 15 minutes and trainees who leave early may not receive credit. Please talk to the instructor if you need to leave early.
Registration Info:
Cost: $130

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Location: URL will be sent to you 1 week prior to class

*This training is on the WA State Department of Health’s Model List for Suicide Prevention Training for Health Professionals and is approved by the Medical Commission. It has also been approved for six (6) CEs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305.

NAMI Homefront Class Leader Training
2021-04-09 - 2021-04-11
NAMI Homefront is a program for family/ friends of active military and veterans.
For more information or to register, please click here.

Mental Health First Aid (Adult)
2021-03-27 09:00 - 15:00
This is a virtual class divided into 2 parts.

Part 1 is a 2-hour self-paced module, which attendees will have 2 weeks to complete.
Part 2 is a live Zoom class that will be held on March 27th beginning at 9:00 am.

Mental Health First Aid takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use problems by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental illness or substance use disorder.
Topics
Depression and mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Trauma
Psychosis
Substance Use Disorders
Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.

Minimum Class of 10. If 10 participants are not registered, we will cancel the event and issue a refund.

Ticket sales will end on March 13th to give attendees time to finish their self-paced modules.

After March 13, a cancellation will not result in a full refund.

Suicide Assessment, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)
2021-03-25 09:00 - 15:30
How do you determine if someone is suicidal and what can you do to help?

About this Event

Thursday, March 25, 2021
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Suicide Assessment, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)In this training, you’ll learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and assess the safety challenges of suicide and suicidal behavior. We’ll explore approaches to suicide management that anyone can use to more effectively communicate with individuals in crisis. Meets state requirements for social workers, mental health professionals, nurses, marriage and family therapists, naturopaths, osteopathic health professionals, physicians, assistants, and psychologists.
Because this class awards CEs, trainees will not be admitted after the first 15 minutes and trainees who leave early may not receive credit. Please talk to the instructor if you need to leave early.
Registration Info:
Cost: $130

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Location: URL will be sent to you 1 week prior to class

*This training is on the WA State Department of Health’s Model List for Suicide Prevention Training for Health Professionals and is approved by the Medical Commission. It has also been approved for six (6) CEs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Leader Training
2021-03-20 - 2021-03-21
NAMI P2P is a peer-led recovery education course open to any person with a serious mental illness.
For more information or to register, please click here.

Suicide Assessment, Screening, and Referral (3 CEs)
2021-03-16 09:00 - 12:00
How do you determine if someone is suicidal and what can you do to help?

About this Event

Tuesday, March 16, 2021
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Suicide Assessment, Screening & Referral (3 CEs)
This condensed version of the popular 6-hour training focuses on recognizing warning signs, suicide safety assessment, and safety planning. You’ll also receive information about how to access and find appropriate resources to help keep individuals safe. Meets state requirements for certified counselors, chemical dependency professionals, chiropractors, occupational therapists and assistants, and physical therapists and assistants.
Because this class awards CEs, trainees will not be admitted after the first 15 minutes and trainees who leave early may not receive credit. Please talk to the instructor if you need to leave early.
Registration Info: Cost: $65

No refunds are given
Attendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training
Training URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event

Location: URL will be sent to you prior to class

*This training is on the WA State Department of Health’s Model List for Suicide Prevention Training for Health Professionals and is approved by the Medical Commission. It has also been approved for three (3) CEs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305.

Foundational Community Supports: Individual Placement and Support (IPS)VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training
2021-03-02 09:00 - 2021-03-03 14:00
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 fidelity reviews
Develop skills to be a fidelity reviewer
Learn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring

Registration
Training will be presented virtually, and will be completed in two sessions.
Please register for both part 1and part 2. You must register for each session separately.

March 2: Reviewer Training Part 1
March 3: Reviewer Training Part 2

Questions?
Contact Dawn Miller at Dawn.miller@hca.wa.gov or Darren Paschke at Darren.paschke@hca.wa.gov

NAMI Family Support Group (FSG) Leader Training
2021-02-26 - 2021-02-28
NAMI FSG is a support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
For more information or to register, please click here.

Supportive Housing Supervisor Learning Community Call: Providing effective clinical supervision in Permanent Supportive Housing settings
2021-02-08 14:00 - 15:00
Join us where we will review the functions of supervision, target key supervisory skills and reinforce the importance of staff growth as supervisors to staff providing effective PSH services. In addition, we will discuss the importance of fostering trust in supervisory relationships.
Webinar details

Date: Monday, February 8
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Register

NAMI Connection Support Group (CSG) Leader Training
2021-01-22 - 2021-01-24
NAMI CSG is a peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness.
For more information or to register, please click here.

Foundational Community Supports: Permanent Supportive Housing VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training
2020-12-15 09:00 - 12:00
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 is like to participate in fidelity reviews
Develop skills to be a fidelity reviewer
Learn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring

Registration
Training will be presented virtually, and will be completed in two sessions.
Please register for both part 1 and part 2.
December 15: Reviewer training Part 1
December 17: Reviewer Training Part 2

Common Ground: Mental Health and Addiction Peers Live Webinar
2020-12-09 15:00 - 17:00
Peer-delivered service workers with lived experience of mental health challenges, and those in substance use recovery, have a lot in common. However, many members of the peer workforce report a lack of understanding about those similarities in history and practice across mental health and addiction specialties. In this webinar, we will review the history and practice of mental health and addiction peer workers respectively, focusing on the commonalities that bring us together. United, we are stronger!
Click here to register.

Quarterly Call for Supervisors of the Adult Peer Workforce
2020-12-01 13:00 - 15:00
Quarterly learning and discussion opportunities for supervisors of peer staff in our region of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, facilitated by MHAAO. The first call on December 1 focuses on supporting staff in times of crisis. Subsequent topics will be developed in response to group need. And mark your calendar for our next calls on January 26 and April 6. Supervisors are welcome to attend any call.
Click here to register.

Quarterly Call for Adult Peer Workforce
2020-11-20 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for the first installment of quarterly learning and discussion opportunities for peer-delivered service workers across our region of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington facilitated by MHAAO. The November 20 call will focus on self-advocacy and asking for what you need in the workplace, and subsequent topics will be developed in response to group need. And mark your calendar for our next calls on January 27 and April 9. You’re welcome to attend any of these quarterly calls.
Click here to register.

Determining accommodations for Job Seekers with Mental Health Conditions webinar
2020-11-20 09:00 - 10:30
Employment success is often related to the quality and type of supports individuals receive on and off the job. Often, job seekers with mental health conditions are unaware of the types of job supports and accommodations that would mitigate potential barriers to employment success and improved tenure. This lack of awareness may result in limited job options and career advancement opportunities.
Webinar participants will

Identify methods to assess the employment implications of mental health conditions.
Explore ways to determine the need for accommodations and other supports/skill development.
Apply accommodations to address specific work related support needs

Webinar details

Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Register

Advanced Topics in Strengthening Youth/Young Adult Peer Support: Strengths, Passions, Achievements, and Motivators
2020-11-19 10:00 - 12:00
We will discuss how youth peer support specialists (PSSs) engage in strengths-based conversations with young people, using the framework of “Strengths, Passions, Achievements, and Motivators” or SPAM. Discussing strengths can feel uncomfortable, distressing or phony for youth clients. In this call we will focus on specific techniques that PSSs can use to help ensure a comfortable and engaging conversation that builds both the PSSs’ and the youth’s awareness and genuine appreciation of the young person’s SPAM.
Click here to register.

Hoarding in supportive housing
2020-11-19 08:30 - 10:00
Pandemic-related stockpiling highlighted hoarding behaviors. Beyond the pandemic, millions of people struggle with hoarding, especially those who are homeless or formerly homeless.
This presentation is an introduction to hoarding disorder causes, co-morbidities, and costs to clients.
Join the webinar to learn about tools and resources to support individuals with hoarding behaviors.
Webinar details

Date: Thursday, November 19
Time: 8:30 – 10 a.m.

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Regional Peer Workforce Consultation Call: Designing Peer Programs
2020-11-18 13:00 - 15:00
Facilitated by Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, this call for the peer workforce in our region is part of a monthly series of calls that feature live consult and discussion. Join us on November 18 and learn about designing peer programs. These calls are intended for peer support specialists, supervisors of peer support specialists, and administrators of peer-delivered services and programs. Although we’ll be offering this opportunity each month, you’re welcome to attend any call.
Click here to register.

Job developers community of practice call: Using mental rehearsal to increase confidence around employment
2020-11-12 09:00 - 10:00
Mental rehearsal is used in a variety of environments that require confidence and a belief in one’s ability to succeed. It’s used in sports, business, and other high pressure situations. Mental rehearsal helps individuals to imagine success and a positive outcome as well as reduce the stress felt in certain situations.
This interactive webinar applies the concepts of mental rehearsal to career development. Trainees will learn how to apply the steps of mental rehearsal when working with job seekers during the job search, including the application and interviewing stages.
Webinar details

Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.

Register
