NAMI Parents and Teachers as Allies is a free, two-hour mental health education in-service for school professionals to help them better understand the signs and symptoms of emotional and behavioral difficulties that may be early warning signs of mental illnesses in children and adolescents. The in-service program follows a structured format covering issues frequently faced by school professionals, parents and other family caregivers to give them a better understanding of: The early warning signs of mental illness, the lived experience...

This course addresses the needs of the behavioral health provider. Using presentation, small group work, role play, and a decision-making matrix, many areas will be addressed: Defining the role and functions of the behavioral health provider; standards; issues of vulnerability; ethical decision-making; performance enhancement; and legal issues. Click here for more information.

Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) is a one-day workshop for health professionals that will help them better assess suicide risk, plan treatment, and manage the ongoing care of clients at-risk for suicide. Behavioral health providers play a crucial role in preventing suicides and yet, many providers report that they feel inadequately trained to assess, treat, and manage suicidal clients. AMSR meets providers' needs for research-informed, skills-based training. AMSR is appropriate for all mental health professionals including social workers, marriage &...

The Yakima peer training is approaching fast and there are still a few openings.  This is a statewide training for all peers, which means peers from out of the area are provided hotel and meals. If you are waiting for training, particularly if you are already employed, apply now! Complete your application and the online training and send it as soon as possible.  Registration closes March 1. The application and more information can be found here.

In Our Own Voice is a unique public education presentation that offers insight into the hope and recovery possible for people living with mental illness. Participants will learn to share their story as part of the In Our Own Voice presentation program, with the ability to return to their community and provide presentations to a variety of organizations. Click here for more information.

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 recovery for a year or more this training may be for you! Click here for more information.

Harmful opioid use, including heroin, oxycodone and hydrocodone, and opioid use disorders remain a critical national public health concern. There are several FDA-approved medications to assist in the treatment of opioid use disorders and each of these medications offers individuals a somewhat different approach. This training will focus on enhancing understanding of the role of methadone, buprenorphine, and oral and extended-release naltrexone in treating opioid use disorders. The training will provide an overview of the research related to the use...

Mental Health First Aid is a program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Compass Health is offering this fun, highly interactive course that provides an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders in the U.S. It introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments. This introductory course is not intended for current mental health treatment providers....

Concise, useful, but not too technical, the medication information presented in this workshop will extend your knowledge of psychopharmacology for both adults and children. Joanne Sprunger and Melissa Turner are Compass Health staff members with a wealth of information to share about today's psychiatric medications, their benefits, side effects, and uses. The first part of the workshop will be outlining medications, history and research, side effects focusing on adults. The second part will specifically address medications and how they work,...

17 SEMINARS COMPLETED WITH 142 PARTICIPANTS SINCE 2013 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...