NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults. Groups are led by NAMI-trained Peer Facilitators. are peer-based mutual support groups that meet weekly for 90 minutes of safe, confidential personal sharing in a flexible group setting. Groups are open to any adult living with a mental illness or a psychiatric condition and willing in share with others confidentially in an atmosphere of respect, encouragement, and hope. Download Yakima Connection Application

  Click here for more information   Listings on this training calendar do not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Washington Council for Behavioral Health (the Council). The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Council, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

This is the announcement for the monthly webinar in the 2017 DBHR Housing Topical Webinar Series intended to inform, educate and coordinate resources for individuals with mental health and substance use issues who need housing services, resources and supports. This webinar series is designed for professionals and anyone interested in increasing their understanding of the advantages and resources that promotes housing in the lives of people with behavioral health disabilities. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information...

Trauma-Informed Peer Support is based on the ground breaking body of work “Engaging Women in Trauma Informed Peer Support, A Guidebook” written by peers from their own lived experiences of trauma and recovery. The training explores the elements of safety, transparency, reciprocal and collaborative relationships, cultural considerations and personal exploration to find the meaning each of us attach to our experiences of trauma and loss. It explains how the peer relationship is key to recovery from trauma and challenges in...

Join OCP for a lively discussion of behavioral health topics that affect us all. We will talk about current legislation, events, and the peer support program. Join to listen and learn or to express your thoughts and opinions. Click here for more information.

Click here for more information.     Listings on this training calendar do not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Washington Council for Behavioral Health (the Council). The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Council, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

This introductory training will provide counselors with foundational knowledge on telehealth technologies. Specifically, participants will learn about telehealth trends, treatment outcome rates, reimbursement, privacy/security issues, ethics, building therapeutic alliances, and license portability. In addition, participants will have an opportunity to practice resolving ethical dilemmas that are typical to using telehealth technologies and view and/or participate in a ‘mock’ videocounseling session. Click here for more information.

ASIST is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed by LivingWorks to help caregivers recognize and review risk, and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. It is by far the most widely used, acclaimed and researched suicide intervention training workshop in the world. Click here for more information.

Co-occurring Disorders Training for Peer Counselors is interactive and provides useful tools for Peer Counselors working with people who experience co-occurring disorders – the coexistence of both a mental health and a substance use disorder. It will further define co-occurring disorders, introduce study results, the Stages of Change, relapse prevention, and cover the SAMHSA perspective. In a classroom setting, peer counselors will learn how to positively work with people who experience co-occurring disorders.  Please note, attendees are expected to be in...

The trend toward legalization of medical and retail cannabis presents behavioral health clinicians with unique challenges. This course summarizes current research literature related to the effects of cannabis on the mental and physical health of adolescents and adults. Evidence-based strategies and specific handouts to engage clients in productive discussions about their cannabis use will be practiced and shared in addition to multimedia resources for further study. Click here for more information.