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...

Please register for December Office of Consumer Partnerships Webinar on Dec 21, 2016 3:00 PM PST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6686272424700614915 Join the Office of Consumer Partnership for a late-year summary of what's happening at the state and with peer support. They will take a look at pre-filed legislation, new rules, and of course, plans for next year's peer support program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. When you join the call, please use your own phone...

Click here for more information. To be considered for this training both the application and online certificate must be submitted to: Jennifer McDonald DSHS/BHA/Peer Support mcdonja2@dshs.wa.gov

The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) invites you to join them on Wednesday, January 18 at 1:00 p.m. EST to discuss the innovative approaches that not-for-profit, community-based health plans are using to integrate primary care and behavioral health. Click here for registration. Join them and learn how: Independent Health has fully integrated behavioral health consultants within nine patient-centered medical homes, resulting in high patient satisfaction and significantly increased use of screening rates for mental health and substance abuse. More than...

NAMI Family-to-Family is a 12 week education 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. Click here for more information.

Attend this combined 4 hour class and learn First Aid, CPR and AED. Earn a 2- year completion card through ASHI, American Health and Safety Institute. Infant and child CPR are included. Class includes the training guide. Click here for more information.

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 information.

NAMI Ending the Silence is a free, 50 minute presentation designed to give students an opportunity to learn about mental illness through an informative Power Point and short videos. Through the presentation, students learn symptoms and indicators of mental illness, and are given ideas about how to help themselves, friends, or family members who may be in need of support. Additionally, the presentation includes personal testimony from a young adult living with a mental illness about his/her journey to recovery....

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a 10-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who've been there, the program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. Everything is confidential, and NAMI never recommends a specific medical therapy or treatment approach. Click here for more information.