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SUMMARY:Suicide Assessment\, Screening\, and Referral (3 CEs)
DESCRIPTION:How do you determine if someone is suicidal and what can you do to help?\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nMonday\, April 26\, 2021 \n6:00 pm – 9:15 pm \nSuicide Assessment\, Screening & Referral (3 CEs) \nThis 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. \nBecause 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. \nRegistration Info: Cost: $65 \n\nNo refunds are given\nAttendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training\nTraining URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event\n\n\nLocation: URL will be sent to you prior to class\n\n*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.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/suicide-assessment-screening-and-referral-3-ces-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210426
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201110T001856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T001856Z
UID:4005-1619222400-1619395199@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family to Family (F2F) Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:NAMI F2F is an educational program for family\, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. \nFor more information or to register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/nami-family-to-family-f2f-leader-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T201258Z
UID:4072-1618477200-1618500600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Assessment\, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)
DESCRIPTION:How do you determine if someone is suicidal and what can you do to help?\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThursday\, April 15\, 2021 \n9:00 am – 3:30 pm \nSuicide 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. \nBecause 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. \nRegistration Info: \nCost: $130 \n\nNo refunds are given\nAttendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training\nLocation: URL will be sent to you 1 week prior to class\n\n*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.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/suicide-assessment-intervention-treatment-6-ces-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201110T002702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T002702Z
UID:4013-1617926400-1618185599@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Homefront Class Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Homefront is a program for family/ friends of active military and veterans. \nFor more information or to register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/nami-homefront-class-leader-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20210312T195141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T195141Z
UID:4060-1617786000-1617796800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:De-Escalation
DESCRIPTION:How can we create a mutually respectful workplace environment for employees and customers?\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nDe-escalation \n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nIn 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. \nIn 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. \nThe training introduces ways to establish boundaries and awareness of the environment\, while actively listening and understanding the needs of the customer. \nThis 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. \nRegistration Info \nCost: $65 \n\nNo refunds are given\nAttendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training\nTraining URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/de-escalation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20210312T194931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T194931Z
UID:4057-1616835600-1616857200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid (Adult)
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual class divided into 2 parts. \n\nPart 1 is a 2-hour self-paced module\, which attendees will have 2 weeks to complete.\nPart 2 is a live Zoom class that will be held on March 27th beginning at 9:00 am.\n\nMental 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. \nTopics \nDepression and mood disorders \nAnxiety disorders \nTrauma \nPsychosis \nSubstance Use Disorders \nMental 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. \n\nMinimum Class of 10. If 10 participants are not registered\, we will cancel the event and issue a refund.\n\n\nTicket sales will end on March 13th to give attendees time to finish their self-paced modules.\n\n\n\n\nAfter March 13\, a cancellation will not result in a full refund.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-adult/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20210312T201112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T201112Z
UID:4070-1616662800-1616686200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Assessment\, Intervention & Treatment (6 CEs)
DESCRIPTION:How do you determine if someone is suicidal and what can you do to help?\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThursday\, March 25\, 2021 \n9:00 am – 3:30 pm \nSuicide 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. \nBecause 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. \nRegistration Info: \nCost: $130 \n\nNo refunds are given\nAttendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training\nLocation: URL will be sent to you 1 week prior to class\n\n*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.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/suicide-assessment-intervention-treatment-6-ces/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210322
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201110T003230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T003230Z
UID:4021-1616198400-1616371199@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:NAMI P2P is a peer-led recovery education course open to any person with a serious mental illness. \nFor more information or to register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/nami-peer-to-peer-p2p-leader-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20210312T202041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T202041Z
UID:4079-1615885200-1615896000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Assessment\, Screening\, and Referral (3 CEs)
DESCRIPTION:How do you determine if someone is suicidal and what can you do to help?\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nTuesday\, March 16\, 2021 \n9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nSuicide Assessment\, Screening & Referral (3 CEs) \nThis 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. \nBecause 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. \nRegistration Info: Cost: $65 \n\nNo refunds are given\nAttendee substitutions accepted up to 48 hours before training\nTraining URL and materials will be sent out 1 week prior to the event\n\n\nLocation: URL will be sent to you prior to class\n\n*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.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/suicide-assessment-screening-and-referral-3-ces/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210307
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201110T000258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T000258Z
UID:3997-1614988800-1615075199@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Ending the Silence Presenter Training
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Ending the Silence is a mental health educational presentation for middle and high school students\, families\, and school staff. \nFor more information or to register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/nami-ending-the-silence-presenter-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20210127T210226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T210226Z
UID:4043-1614675600-1614780000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Foundational Community Supports: Individual Placement and Support (IPS)VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProgram 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. \nTraining learning objectives include: \n\nReview the FCS program\nExplore key principles of the IPS supported employment model\nUnderstand fidelity goals under FCS\nLearn what it is like to participate in fidelity reviews\nDevelop skills to be a fidelity reviewer\nLearn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring\n\nRegistration\nTraining will be presented virtually\, and will be completed in two sessions. \nPlease register for both part 1and part 2. You must register for each session separately. \n\nMarch 2: Reviewer Training Part 1\nMarch 3: Reviewer Training Part 2\n\nQuestions?\nContact Dawn Miller at Dawn.miller@hca.wa.gov or Darren Paschke at Darren.paschke@hca.wa.gov
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/foundational-community-supports-individual-placement-and-support-ipsvirtual-fidelity-reviewer-training/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201110T002249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T002249Z
UID:4009-1614297600-1614556799@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family Support Group (FSG) Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:NAMI FSG is a support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. \nFor more information or to register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/nami-family-support-group-fsg-leader-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20210127T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T210332Z
UID:4045-1612792800-1612796400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Housing Supervisor Learning Community Call: Providing effective clinical supervision in Permanent Supportive Housing settings
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWebinar details\n\nDate: Monday\, February 8\nTime: 2 – 3 p.m.\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/supportive-housing-supervisor-learning-community-call-providing-effective-clinical-supervision-in-permanent-supportive-housing-settings/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210125
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201109T235243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T235243Z
UID:3993-1611273600-1611532799@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Support Group (CSG) Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:NAMI CSG is a peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. \nFor more information or to register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/nami-connection-support-group-csg-leader-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201104T184832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T184832Z
UID:3982-1608022800-1608033600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Foundational Community Supports: Permanent Supportive Housing VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProgram 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. \nTraining learning objectives include: \n\nReview the FCS program\nExplore key principles of the SAMHSA permanent supportive housing model\nUnderstand fidelity goals under FCS\nLearn what it is like to participate in fidelity reviews\nDevelop skills to be a fidelity reviewer\nLearn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring\n\nRegistration\nTraining will be presented virtually\, and will be completed in two sessions. \nPlease register for both part 1 and part 2. \nDecember 15: Reviewer training Part 1 \nDecember 17: Reviewer Training Part 2
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/foundational-community-supports-permanent-supportive-housing-virtual-fidelity-reviewer-training-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201113T211425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T211425Z
UID:4034-1607526000-1607533200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground: Mental Health and Addiction Peers Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/common-ground-mental-health-and-addiction-peers-live-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201113T211255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T211255Z
UID:4032-1606827600-1606834800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Call for Supervisors of the Adult Peer Workforce
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/quarterly-call-for-supervisors-of-the-adult-peer-workforce/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201113T211127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T211127Z
UID:4030-1605877200-1605884400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Call for Adult Peer Workforce
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/quarterly-call-for-adult-peer-workforce/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201020T174716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T174716Z
UID:3963-1605862800-1605868200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Determining accommodations for Job Seekers with Mental Health Conditions webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWebinar participants will \n\nIdentify methods to assess the employment implications of mental health conditions.\nExplore ways to determine the need for accommodations and other supports/skill development.\nApply accommodations to address specific work related support needs\n\nWebinar details\n\nDate: Friday\, November 20\nTime: 9 to 10:30 a.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/determining-accommodations-for-job-seekers-with-mental-health-conditions-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201113T211543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T211543Z
UID:4036-1605780000-1605787200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Topics in Strengthening Youth/Young Adult Peer Support: Strengths\, Passions\, Achievements\, and Motivators
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/advanced-topics-in-strengthening-youth-young-adult-peer-support-strengths-passions-achievements-and-motivators/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201013T165216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T165216Z
UID:3954-1605774600-1605780000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Hoarding in supportive housing
DESCRIPTION:Pandemic-related stockpiling highlighted hoarding behaviors. Beyond the pandemic\, millions of people struggle with hoarding\, especially those who are homeless or formerly homeless. \nThis presentation is an introduction to hoarding disorder causes\, co-morbidities\, and costs to clients. \nJoin the webinar to learn about tools and resources to support individuals with hoarding behaviors. \nWebinar details\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 19\nTime: 8:30 – 10 a.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/hoarding-in-supportive-housing/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201113T211024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T211024Z
UID:4028-1605704400-1605711600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Regional Peer Workforce Consultation Call: Designing Peer Programs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/regional-peer-workforce-consultation-call-designing-peer-programs/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201020T175324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T175324Z
UID:3967-1605171600-1605175200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Job developers community of practice call: Using mental rehearsal to increase confidence around employment
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nWebinar details\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 12\nTime: 9 to 10 a.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/job-developers-community-of-practice-call-using-mental-rehearsal-to-increase-confidence-around-employment/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201020T174517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T174517Z
UID:3961-1604930400-1604934000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Housing supervisor learning community call: Doing effective performance appraisals
DESCRIPTION:Performance appraisal is an important component of an effective supervision process.  It is a critical support tool\, ensuring effective communication as regards a supervisee’s performance. \nThis webinar will discuss the components of an effective performance appraisal meeting\, share some practical tips for doing an effective performance appraisal and discuss how to provide a productive and meaningful supervisory experience for both supervisor and supervisee. \nWebinar details\n\nDate: Monday\, November 9\nTime: 2 to 3 p.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/supportive-housing-supervisor-learning-community-call-doing-effective-performance-appraisals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201020T174904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T174904Z
UID:3965-1604395800-1604403000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Golden Thread of documentation webinar series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a six webinar series intended to provide a comprehensive overview\, with practical applications\, of Foundational Community Supports (FCS) documentation. \nWhat do the webinars cover?\nEach webinar covers a specific type of documentation and addresses Medicaid requirements and the importance of the connection between assessments\, service plans\, and progress notes\, known as the Golden Thread. \nWho should attend?\nThese webinars are for FCS staff responsible for service provision and documentation and are interactive and will give attendees the skills to apply the knowledge. \nWe recommend that participants attend all sessions in the series\, as the information presented is cumulative. The training is capped at 100 participants\, so please register as soon as possible. \nWebinar details\nWebinars will take place on six consecutive Tuesdays. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, November 3 – December 8\nTime: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.\n\nRegister for all six events (A drop down will show all events)
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/golden-thread-of-documentation-webinar-series-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201013T165334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T165334Z
UID:3956-1603972800-1603978200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:SOARing to employment with SSA work incentives and benefits planning
DESCRIPTION:The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center is proud to take part in the US Department of Labor’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NJDEAM). Held each October\, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year is special because it coincides with celebrating 30 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and 75 years of NDEAM. \nOn this webinar\, the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center\, SOAR providers\, SSA work incentive experts\, and a SOAR beneficiary will share some myth-busting information about working while applying for and receiving SSA benefits. Presenters will provide basic information on SSA work incentives and how to access employment resources available to applicants and beneficiaries in their communities. You will hear from a local SOAR provider who will share their experience providing SOAR and employment supports in the community. We will also share our revised issue brief\, “SOAR and Employment for SSI/SSDI Beneficiaries\,” as well as other employment-related tools and resources. \nWebinar details\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 29\nTime: 12 to 1:30 p.m.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/soaring-to-employment-with-ssa-work-incentives-and-benefits-planning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20201007T203246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T203306Z
UID:3949-1603796400-1603800000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Incorporating youth leadership into treatment
DESCRIPTION:Evelyn Clark and Tyus Reed will teach you how they have incorporated youth leadership into treatment plans. These techniques have empowered youth to see how leadership leads to resilience. Leadership skills are essential\, come be empowered to lead. \nLearning objectives\n\nDescribe how resilience can be defined as a type of leadership.\nLearn about tools that mental health peer specialists can use to empower youth.\nLearn how leadership skills promote engagement and treatment planning.\n\nTraining details\nTuesday\, October 27\n11 a.m.\nRegister
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/incorporating-youth-leadership-into-treatment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20200930T212756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T212756Z
UID:3939-1602752400-1602763200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Foundational Community Supports: Permanent Supportive Housing VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProgram 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. \nTraining learning objectives include: \n\nReview the FCS program.\nExplore key principles of the SAMHSA permanent supportive housing model.\nUnderstand fidelity goals under FCS.\nLearn what it is like to participate in fidelity reviews.\nDevelop skills to be a fidelity reviewer.\nLearn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring.\n\nRegistration\nTraining will be presented virtually\, and will be completed in two sessions. \nPlease register for both part 1 and part 2. \nOctober 13: Reviewer Training Part 1 \nOctober 15: Reviewer Training Part 2
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/foundational-community-supports-permanent-supportive-housing-virtual-fidelity-reviewer-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20200930T212707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T212707Z
UID:3937-1602579600-1602590400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Foundational Community Supports: Permanent Supportive Housing VIRTUAL Fidelity Reviewer Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProgram 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. \nTraining learning objectives include: \n\nReview the FCS program.\nExplore key principles of the SAMHSA permanent supportive housing model.\nUnderstand fidelity goals under FCS.\nLearn what it is like to participate in fidelity reviews.\nDevelop skills to be a fidelity reviewer.\nLearn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring.\n\nRegistration\nTraining will be presented virtually\, and will be completed in two sessions. \nPlease register for both part 1 and part 2. \nOctober 13: Reviewer Training Part 1 \nOctober 15: Reviewer Training Part 2
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/foundational-community-supports-permanent-supportive-housing-virtual-fidelity-reviewer-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T173340
CREATED:20200909T171948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T171948Z
UID:3920-1601460000-1601465400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:A deeper dive into fidelity principles: How to achieve high Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment fidelity
DESCRIPTION:Providing services following Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment fidelity is rewarding and positive\, and helps us to provide a service that is of the highest quality to the people we serve. It also has lots of moving parts! \nThe health Care Authority (HCA) is providing a series of trainings taking a deeper dive in explaining some of the more complex fidelity scale items and how to achieve high fidelity. \nPart 3:\nParticipants will learn about fidelity items associated with IPS supervision. \nTopics will include: \n\nIPS supervisor documentation\nJob development documentation\nTracking of data for fidelity\n\nWebinar details:\n\nSeptember 30\n10 a.m.\n\nRegister for part 3
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/a-deeper-dive-into-fidelity-principles-how-to-achieve-high-individual-placement-and-support-ips-supported-employment-fidelity-3/
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