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Training Calendar

This training calendar is designed to be a statewide resource about the latest training opportunities in mental health and substance abuse recovery across Washington State. Most of these trainings are organized by outside organizations, so make sure to scroll down on the page of the training you’re interested in if you have questions or need to contact someone about the training. We invite you to learn about upcoming events and/or request that your training event be added to the calendar!

Living with Major Depressive Disorder Webinar

For many people who live with major depressive disorder (MDD), finding the best treatment combination is tough. Trying new options can be tiring, and knowing how to communicate with your doctor can be confusing—but you don’t need to guess, and you are not in this alone. On February 15, 2018 from 11am - 12pm ET, please join us, along with our partner NeuroCareLive, for a free interactive video program with top doctors and experts-by-experience who have lived with MDD personally....

Thurston-Mason Consumer Town Hall

First Christian Church, Olympia 701 Franklin St SE, Olympia, WA

2018 Thurston-Mason Consumer Town Hall February 20th, 2018 Hear current news from the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery from Jennifer Bliss, Manager of the Office of Consumer Partnerships. Provide input to the state about services in your region. Your input is valuable and will be used by the state in system planning and improvement – – your voice matters! For more information and to pre-register, click here.

Regional Youth and Family Certified Peer Counselor Training

Youth and Families involved in multiple systems want to hear your personal story of hope! If you and or your family have been on a journey of re covery for a year or more this training may be for you! In order to attend a Youth and Family training to become a Certified Peer Counselor you must apply and be approved with The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery. **Certificate of completion of the online training must be sent in...

King County Behavioral Health Integration Forum

Recovery Cafe 2022 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA

Meet representatives from the new Managed Care Organizations that will be providing your services. This forum will provide great information to help you understand changes coming in the system.  Please come, and invite any individuals in services or other people in recovery you know! For more information, click here.

Key to Success: Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Support Counelors

Keys to Success: Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Support Counselors is a free, dynamic, interactive workshop designed for Peer Support Counselors in any role. Seating is limited, pre-registration is required. Employed certified peer specialists will be given first priority. For more information, click here!

Adult and Child: First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

Mt. Vernon, WA Attend this combined 4 hour class and learn First Aid, CPR and AED. Class includes the training guide. Earn a 2-year completion card through ASHI, American Health and Safety Institute. Infant and child CPR are included For more information or to register, please CLICK HERE.

$80

Family, Men & Trauma 103

Family, Men and Trauma 103 March 12, 2018 (9a-4:30p) Water Resources Education Center. 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661 6 CE hours pending NBCC Approval Changing the Rules—How to Treat the Family with Male Abuse Survivors Understand the needs of male survivors Understand the needs of families of male survivors Understanding and healing the relationships Understanding the high risk of suicide, substance abuse, and juvenile delinquency in male survivors Structure of family treatment with a male survivor as the...

Greater Columbia 2018 Behavioral Health Integration Forum

Comprehensive Healthcare - Auditorium 402 S. 4th Ave, Yakima, WA

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.

Co-occurring Disorders Training for Peer Support Counselors

Co-occurring Disorders Training for Peer Support 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. Seating is limited, pre-registration is required. Employed certified peer specialists will be given first priority. For more information, click here.

Working Peer Providers Webinar

WHEN:  Last Monday of every other month beginning March 26th, 2018 9 AM to 10 AM WHO:     Peers who are working in peer support positions WHAT:  We will discuss topics that working peers have requested, such as: Communication Skills Youth and Family Peer Support WRAP – Wellness Recovery Action Plans Coping Skills Documentation For more information, please CLICK HERE. Register for this event at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1615052128685868545  

Posting a training event

We encourage providers, state agencies, and consumer advocacy organizations to send us your training opportunities. To request that your training event be added to the calendar, please contact Alison Avery at aavery@thewashingtoncouncil.org and include the following information:

  • Date
  • Title
  • Location
  • Brief summary
  • Contact information
  • Copy of the flier or registration brochure