DBHR, HCA, Dept. of Commerce and our national technical assistance organization HomeBase are hosting a series of webinars to bring attention to the new HUD definition of chronic homelessness and the implications for MCOs, BHOs and providers. This presentation will discuss documentation strategies, resources, and tools. In addition, the presentation will introduce the intersection between individuals who meet the CH definition and PRISM which may assist providers to determine eligibility and target outreach/engagement efforts. Click here for more info.

DBHR, HCA, Dept. of Commerce and our national technical assistance organization HomeBase are hosting a series of webinars to bring attention to the new HUD definition of chronic homelessness and introduce coordinated entry and prioritization. The webinar will introduce the key HUD definition criteria and context for recent changes. The presentation will provide more detail on HUD’s prioritization update and provide an overview of coordinated entry, including tools to assist agencies to provide linkage to their local coordinated entry system....

"In Seattle, we're hosting a free 2-hour workshop for anyone who wants to learn how to tell and what to do and say when a friend, family member or co-worker is at risk for suicide. It will be led by our Director of Training Sue Eastgard, a nationally recognized suicide prevention expert and trainer, using the LEARN curriculum developed by Forefront." Please join us for this important opportunity to expand your skills, practice suicide prevention tools, and become more ready to support those who are at risk....

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Humans communicate on many levels: spoken language, tone, body language, style and personality. The fact that we have complex cultural identities and a host of differing past experiences increases the probability of cross-cultural miscommunications. This workshop presents major cross-cultural communication theories, ways that cultural values, power, privilege and differences affect the way we communicate, tools for questioning assumptions, and ways to improve cross-cultural communications skills. About the Speaker: Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee, experienced educator and diversity consultant whose passion and...

Through a partnership with the North Sound Behavioral Health Organization (NSBHO), Compass Health is offering this one-day workshop for behavioral 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...

You probably know First Aid and maybe even CPR - but what if the problem is mental illness?  Do you know how to help? 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...

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...

After pounding the pavement for months, you finally found a landlord that wants to work with you! Your client loves the apartment and moves in. You break into your happy dance. Six months later, the client moves out and there is extensive damage to the apartment. You can’t figure out what went wrong. This webinar will help you figure out what went wrong, and give you some ways to improve your housing retention services, helping you keep your clients housed...

What is anger? How do you calm down? 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 info.

What is anger? How do you calm down? 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. Registration and more information: http://www.compasshealth.org/classes-training/.