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SUMMARY:Supervising Suicide Risk Assessments and Safety Planning in FCS Programs
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by HCA and FCS:\nDate & Time\nApr 15\, 2026 02:00 PM  in\nPacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to:\n1.	Describe the role of supervisors in guiding FCS staff to assess and respond to suicide risk in community-based services.\n2.	Identify how the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) can be used as a validated tool to support accurate suicide risk assessment.\n3.	Explain how structured risk assessment can inform crisis service needs and help mitigate unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations.\n4.	Demonstrate how the Stanley & Brown Safety Planning Intervention can be used to collaboratively develop safety plans with individuals in FCS programs. \nDescription of Webinar:\nSupervisors in Foundational Community Support (FCS) programs play a critical role in supporting staff to respond effectively when individuals experience crises. This 90-minute webinar will review practical approaches to assessing suicide risk\, with a focus on using structured tools to guide crisis planning and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. Participants will learn how the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) can support accurate and consistent risk assessment in community-based settings. The session will also introduce the Stanley & Brown Safety Planning Intervention\, a collaborative\, evidence informed approach that FCS staff can use with individuals to strengthen coping strategies\, increase safety\, and support recovery in the community. \nName of Presenter: Amy Banko MS\, LPC\, NCC\, CIPS\, CPRP\nShorter Bio of Presenter:\nMs. Banko is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions at Rutgers\, where she serves as a trainer and implementation consultant at the Integrated Employment Institute. In this role\, she facilitates trauma-informed supported employment (SE) and supported education (SEd) training and provides implementation support to enhance practitioner competencies and program outcomes.
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/supervising-suicide-risk-assessments-and-safety-planning-in-fcs-programs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Part two: Distress Tolerance Strategies for Employment Stressors - A DBT-Informed Series on Choosing\, Getting\, and Keeping Employment
DESCRIPTION:Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) team in partnership with Rutgers School of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions eagerly invite you to join our upcoming 4-part Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) guided employment series!  \nSession 2: Distress Tolerance Strategies for Employment Stressors 4/16 8:30 am to 10 am (Pacific) Description: Learn how to teach individuals DBT distress tolerance skills to manage crises\, handle job-related stress\, and build emotional resilience during the job search and early stages of employment. Training Objectives: • Understand how distress tolerance supports persistence during job search and early employment. • Teach crisis survival skills to help individuals manage intense emotions (e.g.\, interview anxiety\, rejection\, workplace conflict\, sudden schedule changes). • Identify practical ways to apply distress tolerance skills in real-world employment situations to maintain focus\, problem-solve\, and navigate challenges effectively. \nOther sessions: \nDates: March 19\, April 16 May 21\, June 18\nTime: 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. (Pacific)   \nPart one: Introduction to DBT & Mindfulness Strategies for Career Readiness \nExplore core DBT mindfulness skills and how they help individuals stay focused\, reduce job-related anxiety\, and make intentional choices throughout the job search and employment process. \nPart two: Distress Tolerance Strategies for Employment Stressors \nLearn how to teach individuals DBT distress tolerance skills to manage crises\, handle job-related stress\, and build emotional resilience during the job search and early stages of employment. \nPart three: Emotion Regulation Strategies for Sustainable Employment\nLearn Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to help individuals understand and regulate emotions that affect motivation\, follow-through\, workplace behavior\, and long-term job retention. \nPart four: Interpersonal Effectiveness Strategies for Workplace Success \nGain Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed tools for teaching individuals how to communicate effectively\, assert needs\, set boundaries\, and navigate workplace relationships with confidence\, from interviews to daily interactions with supervisors and coworkers. \nRegister Here: Webinar Registration – Zoom \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/part-two-distress-tolerance-strategies-for-employment-stressors-a-dbt-informed-series-on-choosing-getting-and-keeping-employment/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T160000
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SUMMARY:Youth Wellness Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Youth Wellness Summit 2026\n\nThu\, Apr 16 \n |  \nAuburn \n\n\nThe Washington Youth Networks invites you to join us for the 2026 Youth Network Wellness Summit. This event is designed for youth between the ages of 14-35 \n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime & Location\n\n\nApr 16\, 2026\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nAuburn\, 17432 SE 392nd St\, Auburn\, WA 98092\, USA
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/youth-wellness-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Muckleshoot Community Center\, 17432 SE 392nd St\, Auburn\, WA\, 98092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T123000
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SUMMARY:New Standards for Adolescent and Transition-Aged Youth in The ASAM Criteria\, Fourth Edition: Volume 2
DESCRIPTION:Forwarded from email sent by AllRise on 3/25/26 \nThe ASAM Criteria\, Fourth Edition\, Volume 2: Adolescents and Transition Aged Youth—the first of its kind in youth addiction and mental health care—is scheduled for release in spring 2026. This groundbreaking resource meets an urgent national need by providing developmentally specific guidance for identifying risk\, determining the appropriate level of care\, and coordinating treatment for young people. \n\n\nLed by experts from The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and Hazelden Betty Ford\, this 101‑level session explores how the forthcoming edition addresses the changing landscape of youth and young adult substance use and mental health care—and why these shifts offer renewed hope for improving long‑term outcomes for young people. \n\n\nYou’ll develop a baseline understanding of the core principles guiding the aspirational vision of care for adolescents and transition‑aged youth\, while gaining clarity on key details surrounding the release of the criteria and the supporting training opportunities. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nUnderstand why adolescents and transition‑aged youth require developmentally distinct assessment and treatment approaches rather than adult‑oriented care. \n\n\nExamine family engagement and how family‑driven\, youth‑guided care transforms outcomes. \n\n\nIdentify best practices for prevention\, early intervention\, and integrating mental health treatment for co‑occurring conditions in young people. \n\n\nExplore how the Fourth Edition promotes a model of care that integrates services across health care\, schools\, community programs\, family systems\, and juvenile justice. \n\n\nCan’t attend on the scheduled date?\nAll of our webinars and hybrid events are recorded. Register and you’ll receive notice when the recording is available to watch at your convenience. \n*A certificate of completion will be offered via download\, for attending this event from the webinar console. Please note\, this event has NOT been approved for continuing education (CE) credit. The participant is responsible to verify if this activity meets their continuing education board requirements in order to gain credit. \nOn-Demand Webinars\nView Now \nQuestions? Contact Us. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/new-standards-for-adolescent-and-transition-aged-youth-in-the-asam-criteria-fourth-edition-volume-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,SUD,Support,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260420T235959
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SUMMARY:10th International Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Integrating Research\, Practice\, and Policy Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by FASD United: \nPre-conference: April 18\nMain Conference: April 19\, 20\, 21\nThe Hyatt Regency\, Seattle\, WA \nJoin global researchers\, clinicians\, and advocates at the world’s leading conference focused on adolescents and adults with FASD. \nExplore the full program featuring 70+ sessions\, including sessions designed for individuals with FASD ages 17+. Register now and select the sessions that fit your interests. \nFor more information: 10th International Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD – FASD United
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/10th-international-conference-on-adolescents-and-adults-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-integrating-research-practice-and-policy-around-the-world/
LOCATION:The Hyatt Regency\, Seattle\, 808 Howell St.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T163000
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Care in Housing and Employment Services: Practical Approaches for FCS Providers
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by HCA: \nWashington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) team in partnership with Rutgers School of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions invite you to join us for the April Cultural Responsiveness series.  \nSupported Employment and Supportive Housing programs help people with severe mental health conditions (SMHCs) build stability\, purpose\, and connection in their communities. According to SAMHSA\, up to 98% of people with SMHCs experience one or more traumatic events during their lifetime. Providing trauma-informed services requires more than recognizing trauma responses\, it requires culturally attuned practices and service environments that promote dignity\, safety\, and belonging. \nThis 90 minute interactive learning community session looks at trauma-informed care in everyday practice and why cultural responsiveness is a necessary component of preventing re-traumatization. Using ideas from SAMHSA Trauma Informed Care TIP 57 manual\, Healing-Centered Engagement\, and the Sanctuary Model\, we will explore how programs and interactions can either increase safety or unintentionally recreate stress. Participants will learn practical ways to build collaboration\, attend to trauma responses\, and support progress within a culturally responsive framework. \nObjectives:\n\nDefine trauma and recognize trauma responses within Supported Employment and Supportive Housing services.\nExplain how culture\, identity\, and systemic oppression influence safety\, trust\, and service engagement.\n\nApply trauma-informed and culturally attuned strategies that increase collaboration\, autonomy\, and participation in FCS services.
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/trauma-informed-culturally-responsive-care-in-housing-and-employment-services-practical-approaches-for-fcs-providers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260212T065557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T065557Z
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SUMMARY:National Drug Take Back Day
DESCRIPTION:National Drug Take Back Day is a DEA-sponsored\, biannual event (April and October) for safe\, anonymous disposal of unwanted prescription drugs\, preventing misuse and environmental harm; the next one is April 26\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, offering community sites for dropping off pills\, patches\, and sealed liquids\, while also promoting year-round options at local pharmacies and police stations.  \nLearn more about National Drug Take Back Day.
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/national-drug-take-back-day/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T235959
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260427T235409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T235409Z
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SUMMARY:National Fentanyl Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 29 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day.\nFentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any other cause\, including heart disease\, cancer\, homicide\, and suicide. Talk to your children about their mental health and the risks of encountering illicitly manufactured fentanyl.\nClick the link below to download graphics and visuals\, view speakers addressing the epidemic via free virtual webinars\, browse a list of partners\, and review the risk of potential scenarios in which fentanyl may be encountered. \nFor more information: https://fentanylawarenessday.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/national-fentanyl-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T235959
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CREATED:20260307T172341Z
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SUMMARY:Western Regional Conference of Problem Gambling Awareness: Focus on the Future
DESCRIPTION:April 27-30\, 2026 | Vancouver\, WA\n\nOnline registration is open through April 20\, 2026! \nFocus on the Future is the largest and longest-standing conference on problem gambling awareness in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2007\, Focus on the Future brings together an incredible mixture of compelling speakers – experts from across the country and around the world – and opportunities to network and learn from colleagues in the field. It is a place where you can exchange your ideas\, experiences\, and knowledge to become a collective voice in raising awareness and developing programs and services that have the greatest positive impact. Problem gambling affects every community in our region and can cripple the lives not only of gamblers themselves\, but of their families and friends as well. \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel \n(Special Rate Deadline is April 20\, 2026) \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n(Early Bird Discounts End April 10\, 2026) \n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\n\n\nScholarships \n(Scholarship Deadline is\nApril 17\, 2026) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartners \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors \n\n\n\nThis conference will provide valuable insights on the tools and resources available for effective treatment\, prevention\, community engagement\, and recovery services\, as well as offering information on trends and innovative topics in gambling and gaming that affect your work. By joining us at Focus on the Future\, you will have a prime opportunity to collaborate with and learn from some of the best in the field. You’ll no doubt leave with some new connections and partnerships that may lead to enhanced and innovative approaches toward assisting those who are affected by problem gambling. \nThank you\, to all of you who make such an important difference for those in our region who need support and services. We have much to look forward to as we Focus on the Future and all we can accomplish working together. \n\n\n  \n  \n\nIPGGC is pending application approval/renewal for Focus on the Future 2026
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/western-regional-conference-of-problem-gambling-awareness-focus-on-the-future/
LOCATION:The Heathman Lodge\, 7801 NE Greenwood Drive\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98662\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Gambling,Skill Building,Treatment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T235959
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260321T022853Z
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SUMMARY:Psychosis CARE 2026 Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Psychosis CARE: \nAbout Us\nThe Psychosis CARE Virtual Conference invites a broad audience (school staff\, PCPs\, mental health therapists\, SUD professionals\, law enforcement\, families\, individuals with lived experience\, etc.) to gather virtually to engage in Community Awareness\, Resources\, and Education as it relates to Psychosis.\n\nThis annual event features breakout sessions led by speakers who are experts in the field of psychosis. Attendees can expect to learn more about early identification of psychosis\, resources for supporting individuals experiencing symptoms of psychosis\, resources for psychosis care available in Washington State\, as well as opportunities to engage with other attendees.\n\nThis event will be held on April 28 – 29\, 2026 from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM PDT each day.\n\nRegistration is free!\n\nScroll down to select your ticket. After selecting your ticket\, click the “Get Ticket” button on this page to complete your registration.
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/psychosis-care-2026-virtual-conference-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T235959
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260321T224546Z
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SUMMARY:Tree of Healing: Behavioral Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Kalispel Tribe of Indians \nThe Tree of Healing Conference offers training\, education\, and support for behavioral health providers serving Native communities. \n\nFor the agenda and more information\, visit: \nhttps://camaspath.org/behavioral-health/tree-of-healing \nRegister Here: Tree of Healing 2026 Tickets\, Tuesday\, Apr 28 at 7 am to Thursday\, Apr 30 at 5 pm | Eventbrite \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/tree-of-healing-behavioral-health-conference/
LOCATION:Northern Quest Resort & Casino\, 100 N Hayford Rd.\, Airway Heights\, WA\, 99001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Conference,Tribal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260327T192225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T192225Z
UID:9318-1777456800-1777462200@tcaofwa.org
SUMMARY:Integrated Employment Institute: Work Incentives and Social Security
DESCRIPTION:Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) team in partnership with Rutgers School of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions are hosting a Supported Employment series. \nOften\, job seekers are unsure about returning to work because they are concerned about how work affects Social Security. This two-part training provides an overview of the types of work incentives available to SSI and SSDI recipients. Part one will review specific work-related information relevant to Supplemental Security Income (SSI)\, and part two will cover Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). \nWebinar information\nPart 1-\nDate: April 29\nTime: 10 am – 11:30 am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for part 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2-\nDate: May 6\nTime: 10 am – 11:30 am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for part 2\n\n\n\n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/integrated-employment-institute-work-incentives-and-social-security/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Advocacy,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T100000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260422T022344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T022344Z
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SUMMARY:FCS Presents: Supportive Housing Monthly Topical
DESCRIPTION:Details\nMany people believe that getting a person into SUD treatment is the most important step in their recovery process. While all steps are important\, what happens when someone exits treatment (or incarceration) can make a much bigger difference in the long term. The connections\, support\, and accountability a person receives in a quality recovery home can be the game-changer for long-term recovery and with treatment programs. A growing body of research tells us that recovery housing residents are more likely to stay sober\, gain employment\, stay out of the legal system\, rebuild family relationships\, and engage in their communities; no matter how we measure success in holistic recovery\, a healthy\, supportive\, and accountable community provides the best environment for success. Not all recovery homes are the same. There are multiple levels of support\, varying recovery philosophies\, and endless environment options in the recovery housing world. We will describe the Oxford House model in detail and compare it with other recovery housing models available in the state. We will also offer suggestions on how to help people find the best fit for their current recovery situations and engage with audience members about their experiences in and around recovery housing. \nPresentation Objectives: \n1. To discuss the effectiveness of community/court engagement in the recovery housing setting to significantly improve the long-term success of people in recovery\n2. To describe the Oxford House model of recovery housing and why it is growing so rapidly in our region\n3. To describe WAQRR recovery housing models that offer higher levels of care\n4. To explore the best ways to help someone find the best recovery home for them \nSpeakers (3)\nMaxwell-Rychart\, Heather (HCA)\nRecovery Residences/Oxford House Program manager \nGuest Speaker\nExecutive Director \nGuest Speaker\nSenior Outreach Coordinator \nRegister\nThu\, Apr 30\n8:30 AM – 10:00 AM PDT\nOnline event \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/fcs-presents-supportive-housing-monthly-topical/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T100000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) for People with HIV and a Substance Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:ORN Partner Organization Sponsor: National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development (NAHEWD) \nFriday May 1\, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \nThis lecture will explore the basic tenets of MBRP and the application of this approach with people living with HIV. The session is part of NAHEWD’s national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. The series is highlighting various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder (SUD) in people at risk for and living with HIV. \nThis session is part of NAHEWD’s national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. The series will highlight various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder (SUD) in people at risk for and living with HIV. This lecture will explore the basic tenets of MBRP and the application of this approach with people living with HIV. Learning objectives: 1. Understand the unique intersection – how HIV and substance use interact and affect each other. 2. Understand the theoretical foundations of MBRP. 3. Putting the principles of MBRP into action – learning mindfulness techniques. 4. Implementing culturally responsive care for diverse populations of people living with HIV in recovery. \nRegister Here: Webinar Registration – Zoom \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/mindfulness-based-relapse-prevention-mbrp-for-people-with-hiv-and-a-substance-use-disorder/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,SUD,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T110000
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SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Tool Kit
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by HCA: \nWashington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) Team in partnership with the Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) for the upcoming DEI training. \nThe Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) Toolkit is a practical\, action-oriented resource designed to help organizations build more inclusive\, equitable\, and responsive environments. It provides clear guidance\, tools\, and strategies to support staff at all levels in understanding and applying DEI principles in their daily work. From addressing implicit bias and fostering culturally responsive practices to strengthening communication and accountability\, the toolkit equips teams to better serve diverse communities and create spaces where everyone feels valued and respected. Grounded in real-world application\, it supports organizations in moving beyond intention to meaningful\, sustained impact. \nObjectives:\n•	Builds awareness and understanding of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in everyday workplace and service delivery practices\n•	Provides practical tools and strategies to help staff create more inclusive\, culturally responsive\, and respectful environments\n•	Builds awareness and understanding of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in everyday workplace and service delivery practices \nWebinar information\nDate: May 4\nTime: 11 – 12:30 p.m. (Pacific) \nRegister Here: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/8e8500c3-2d94-48d9-9cad-725bc7f03f6e@11d0e217-264e-400a-8ba0-57dcc127d72d \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-tool-kit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260327T192446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T192446Z
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SUMMARY:Integrated Employment Institute: Work Incentives and Social Security
DESCRIPTION:Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) team in partnership with Rutgers School of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions are hosting a Supported Employment series. \nOften\, job seekers are unsure about returning to work because they are concerned about how work affects Social Security. This two-part training provides an overview of the types of work incentives available to SSI and SSDI recipients. Part one will review specific work-related information relevant to Supplemental Security Income (SSI)\, and part two will cover Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). \nWebinar information\nPart 1-\nDate: April 29\nTime: 10 am – 11:30 am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for part 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2-\nDate: May 6\nTime: 10 am – 11:30 am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for part 2\n\n\n\n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/integrated-employment-institute-work-incentives-and-social-security-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Advocacy,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260430T171505Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices in Trauma-Informed Care for Unhoused Populations
DESCRIPTION:Details \nPeople experiencing homelessness often face significant trauma\, including violence\, loss\, instability\, poverty\, and systemic barriers that can deeply impact trust\, behavior\, and engagement with services. This webinar will provide participants with a practical understanding of trauma-informed care and why it is essential when working with unhoused individuals and families.\nParticipants will explore how trauma can shape responses to stress\, relationships\, and service systems\, while learning strategies to create safer\, more respectful\, and person-centered interactions. The session will focus on approaches that reduce traumatization\, build trust\, and improve connections to housing\, behavioral health care\, and community support.\nDesigned for outreach teams\, shelter staff\, behavioral health providers\, case managers\, healthcare professionals\, and community partners\, this webinar offers actionable tools to strengthen engagement and improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. \nObjectives/Takeaways (at least three please)\n  Understand the Impact of Trauma\nRecognize how trauma\, chronic stress\, and adverse life experiences can affect behavior\, decision-making\, trust\, and engagement among people experiencing homelessness.\nApply Trauma-Informed Practices\nUse practical strategies that promote safety\, dignity\, choice\, empowerment\, and culturally responsive support when interacting with unhoused individuals.\nImprove Service Engagement and Outcomes\nIdentify ways to reduce traumatization\, strengthen relationships\, and increase successful connections to housing\, behavioral health\, and supportive services. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/best-practices-in-trauma-informed-care-for-unhoused-populations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Community Supervision,Treatment,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
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SUMMARY:Update on the Diversification of Kratom-Derived Products: 7-Hydroxymitragynine\, Pseudoindoxyl and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:ORN Partner Organization Sponsor: American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (AOAAM) \nWednesday May 6\, 2026 5:00 – 6:00 PM ET \nThis session will provide a background on traditional kratom and an overview of the recent proliferation of novel\, kratom-derived products. Industry marketing and media coverage will be described as all influence public health responses. Next steps for developing a better epidemiological understanding will be identified along with the roles clinicians play. The pharmacology of kratom\, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl will be explained in a manner geared at helping clinicians understand how pharmacology influences addiction potential. Patient-level factors that may influence substance use disorder or adverse event trajectories will be articulated. Use motivations will be discussed alongside risks. \n\nORN Spring 2026: Update on the diversification of kratom-derived products: 7-hydroxymitragynine\, pseudoindoxyl\, and beyond \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription:\n\nThis talk will provide a background on traditional kratom and an overview of the recent proliferation of novel\, kratom-derived products. Industry marketing\, confused media coverage\, and dynamic government policy will be described\, as all influence public health responses. What is known about the harm-reduction aspects of these kratom compounds will be considered. Next steps for developing a better epidemiological understanding will be identified along with the roles clinicians play. The pharmacology of kratom\, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)\, and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl will be explained in a manner geared at helping clinicians understand how pharmacology influences addiction potential. Patient-level factors that may influence substance use disorder or adverse event trajectories will be articulated. Use motivations will be discussed alongside risks. Case reports will be used to highlight the complexity of assessing\, diagnosing\, and treating patients consuming new kratom-derived products. Ample time for attendee Q&A will be reserved to facilitate learning and discussion. \n\nLearning objectives:\nUpon completion\, participants will be able to: \n1. Upon completion\, describe the basic pharmacology\, toxicology\, effects\, risks\, and benefits associated with kratom and kratom-derived products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (“7-OH”)\, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (“pseudo”)\, along with related compounds such as kava\, and MGM-15.\n2. Upon completion\, participants will be able to engage in improved identification of kratom product use\, conduct highly specified clinical assessments\, and better diagnosis and manage SUDs related to kratom-derived products in a data-informed and patient-centered manner.\n3. Upon completion\, participants will be able to define the dynamic state and federal policy and regulatory landscape surrounding kratom and kratom-derived products. \n\nWhat is ORN\n\n\nHelp is here! The Opioid Response Network (ORN) is your resource for no-cost education\, training and consultation to enhance efforts addressing opioid and stimulant use disorders.\nORN has consultants in every state and territory to deploy across prevention\, treatment\, recovery and harm reduction.\nShare your needs via the “Submit a Request” form at www.OpioidResponseNetwork.org. Within one business day\, your regional point person will be in touch to learn more.\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\nDr. Kirsten Smith \n\nKirsten Smith\, Ph.D.\, L.M.S.W.\, is one of the nation’s leading clinical experts on kratom. Dr. Smith has authored over 90 peer-reviewed publications\, most focused on kratom or related topics\, including kava and tianeptine. Between 2023-2025\, Dr. Smith was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined Johns Hopkins after earning her Masters in Social Work from the University of Kentucky\, Ph.D. from the University of Louisville\, and after completing a 4-year postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute on Drug Abuse Intramural Research Program (NIDA IRP). At NIDA IRP Dr. Smith completed her K99-funded project that involved a national ecological momentary assessment of kratom use and a controlled drug administration substudy that investigated the acute effects of commercial kratom products. Her NIDA R00-funded study at Johns Hopkins examined the pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics of kratom and assessed spontaneous kratom withdrawal among daily consumers. Dr. Smith was awarded a NIDA R01 to investigate the safety\, tolerability\, and human abuse potential of kratom extract in healthy adults\, which is ongoing. She has also conducted numerous surveys and qualitative data projects on kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine use. Presently\, Dr. Smith is transitioning from academia to clinical practice but consults on kratom regularly and welcomes opportunities for collaboration. \n\n\nDISCLAIMER\nACCREDITATION:\nIn support of improving patient care\, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nDISCLOSURE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST RESOLUTION:\nAll conflicts of interest of any individual(s) in a position to control the content of this CME activity will be identified and resolved prior to this educational activity being provided. Disclosure about provider and faculty relationships\, or the lack thereof\, will be provided to learners.\n\nFunding:\nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI088037 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here: ORN Spring 2026: Update on the diversification of kratom-derived products: 7-hydroxymitragynine\, pseudoindoxyl\, and beyond\n\n\n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/update-on-the-diversification-of-kratom-derived-products-7-hydroxymitragynine-pseudoindoxyl-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,SUD,Treatment,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T160000
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SUMMARY:WDVA: Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by WDVA \nAssessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) \nTime: 9:00am-4:00pm \nLocation: Virtual/Online \nInstructor: Kara Walker and Leidy McIntosh\, VA Puget Sound \nCE credits: 6 CEUs\, pending \nCourse Description \nDespite increased funding and awareness\, veteran suicide rate is still steady. Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) provides clinicians with the skills and confidence to meet required suicide standards and competencies. This training is designed for outpatient providers to assess and manage suicide risk to aid patient recovery. Clinicians will learn through group discussion\, case examples\, and videos\, and should expect to participate in this class with a collaborative\, non-adversarial\, and non-judgmental stance. \nThis course meets the Washington State requirements (RCW 43.70.442) for psychologists\, social workers\, mental health counselors\, and family therapists. \nLearning Objectives \nFollowing completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \nIdentify and apply suicide prevention core competencies\, including: maintaining an effective attitude and approach\, collecting accurate assessment information\, formulating risk\, developing a treatment and services plan\, and managing care.\nDemonstrate increased willingness\, confidence\, and clarity in working with individuals at risk for suicide.\nDescribe specific methods to better care for individuals at risk for suicide. \nReferences \nDepartment of Veterans Affairs\, Office of Suicide Prevention. 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report: Part Two. Accessed March 12\, 2026; Available from: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2025/2025_Annual_Report_Part_2_508.pdf \nAmerican Association of Suicidology. (2019\, July 29). Facts and Statistics. Retrieved December 12\, 2019\, from https://suicidology.org/facts-and-statistics/ \nStanley\, B.\, Brown\, G. K.\, Brenner\, L. A.\, Galfalvy\, H. C.\, Currier\, G. W.\, Knox\, K. L.\, … Green\, K. L. (2018). Comparison of the Safety Planning Intervention With Follow-up vs Usual Care of Suicidal Patients Treated in the Emergency Department. JAMA Psychiatry\, 75(9)\, 894. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2018.1776 \nGreen\, J. D.\, Kearns\, J. C.\, Rosen\, R. C.\, Keane\, T. M.\, & Marx\, B. P. (2018). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Safety Plans for Military Veterans: Do Safety Plans Tailored to Veteran Characteristics Decrease Suicide Risk? Behavior Therapy\, 49(6)\, 931–938. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2017.11.005 \nPruitt\, L.D.\, Smolenski\, D.J.\, Bush\, N.E.\, Tucker\, J.\, Issa\, F.\, Hoyt\, T.V.\, Reger\, M.A. (2018). Suicide in the military: Understanding rates and risk factors across the United States’ Armed Forces. Military Medicine\, 0(0)\, 1-6. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usy296. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/wdva-and-managing-suicide-risk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Veteran,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T220000
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SUMMARY:May Peer Blend webinar: Passageways to Recovery Employment and Education Residences
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by HCA \nWebinar: Thursday\, May 7\, from 9 to 10 a.m.\nThe presentation will provide an overview of Passageways to Recovery Employment and Education (PREE) program and how the peers who serve in this program help individuals in recovery navigate the path to employment and education.\nObjectives\n•	Understand the program’s origin and funding sources\n•	Examine how Peers create awareness of opportunities\n•	Explore what Peers might do to “level up” their own skills \nPresenter\nDre Bean\, (they/them)\, Passageways to Recovery Employment and Education (PREE) program manager and program manager for Recovery Cafes\, has a Master of Arts degree in psychology with a specialization in gender diversity and recently obtained a Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling.\nDre has over six years of experience managing programs and providing direct services in various settings\, including justice-involved veterans\, supported employment services\, community outreach\, and clinical work. Prior to HCA\, they oversaw the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs King County Incarcerated Veterans Reentry Program (IVRS)\, working with justice-impacted veterans returning to the community. Dre has also worked with IKRON of Greater Seattle as an Employment Specialist and later in the Health Home Program. \nRegister Here: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/15b30234-0641-4de6-aee9-73ca6e1abf86@11d0e217-264e-400a-8ba0-57dcc127d72d \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/may-peer-blend-webinar-passageways-to-recovery-employment-and-education-residences/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Advocacy,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260430T201653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201653Z
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SUMMARY:Responding to Serious Behavioral Health Symptoms in the Courtroom: The Role of Each Court Partner
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by SAMHSA: \nDate & Time\nMay 7\, 2026 12:00 PM in\nPacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription\nMaintaining court procedures and ensuring procedural fairness can be difficult if a defendant is experiencing serious symptoms stemming from behavioral health disorders in the courtroom. Interactions in the courtroom related to mental and substance use disorders\, including psychosis\, suicidal ideation\, or severe anxiety\, can result in delays\, appeals\, or aggression towards court staff. Maintaining a safe courtroom environment requires courtroom professionals to understand approaches and tools that support person-centered and trauma-informed responses. \nThis webinar will discuss ways judges and other court partners\, including defense attorneys and prosecutors\, can manage serious symptoms of mental and substance use disorders that can show up in the courtroom while navigating their non-clinical\, judicial role. Additionally\, other court partners\, such as court security personnel or behavioral health providers\, may play key roles. This webinar will review practical strategies that support trauma-informed and coordinated responses among court partners.  \nSpeakers\ncustom photo of speaker\nMarcia Hirsch \nFormer Presiding Judge·Queens Treatment Court \nHon. Marcia P. Hirsch was the Presiding Judge of the Queens Drug Treatment Court\, the DWI Treatment Court\, the Mental Health Court\, the Veterans Court\, the Gun Diversion Part\, and the Drug Diversion Court. She was appointed to the New York Court of Claims in March 2005 and was assigned to Queens Supreme Court\, Criminal Term. She presided over hearings and trials before she was assigned to the therapeutic courts in October 2005 where she remained until her retirement in December 2024.  \nJudge Hirsch has lectured extensively on therapeutic justice\, treatment courts\, trauma-informed courts\, and procedural justice. She has provided technical assistance to treatment court teams\, law enforcement\, behavioral health professionals working with justice populations\, and more. She is a board member and the immediate past president of the New York Association of Treatment Court Professionals.  \nJudge Hirsch is a graduate of Union College and Syracuse University College of Law. She served for nine years on the Rockville Centre School Board and was a member of her community’s Drug & Alcohol Task Force. Prior to taking the bench\, Judge Hirsch was the General Counsel and Deputy Commissioner at the New York State Division of Housing & Community Renewal. \ncustom photo of speaker\nJennifer Johnson \nFounder and Principal·J.K. Johnson Advisors \nJennifer Johnson is the founder and principal of J.K. Johnson Advisors and provides education\, consulting\, and technical assistance at the intersection of mental health and law. Ms. Johnson is a 20-year veteran of the San Francisco Public Defender’s office\, where she was one of the founders of San Francisco’s Behavioral Health Court. \nIn addition to her work in the courtroom\, Ms. Johnson has helped shape mental health and criminal justice policy at the local\, state\, and national levels. She was a cofounder of the San Francisco Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team Training in 2011. She is a Senior Consultant with SAMHSA’s GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation\, and she is a member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Panel for the Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability. \nMs. Johnson recently authored a chapter on mental health courts in the American Bar Association publication\, Representing People with Mental Disabilities: A Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Best Practices Manual. Other publications include: Burn Out and Compassion Fatigue: What Lawyers Need to Know\, UMKC Law Review\, Vol. 84:4 (Summer 2016) and Justice that Heals: Promoting. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/responding-to-serious-behavioral-health-symptoms-in-the-courtroom-the-role-of-each-court-partner/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T140000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Theories of Change: Foundations for Abusive Partner Intervention Work
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Center for Justice Innovation:\nDate & Time\nMay 7\, 2026 12:00 PM  in\nPacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription\nA program’s theory of change reflects its underlying beliefs about why abusive behavior occurs and what must change for that behavior to stop. These beliefs shape how programs define the problem\, design interventions\, measure success\, and hold participants accountable. This webinar will introduce the concept of a theory of change and explore how different frameworks have shaped responses to intimate partner violence (IPV) over time. Participants will examine how assumptions about the causes of IPV influence abusive partner intervention program goals\, curriculum\, facilitator roles\, and definitions of success. The session will also provide practical guidance and guiding questions to help programs identify\, clarify\, and strengthen their own theory of change so that their practices\, values\, and outcomes are aligned.
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/understanding-theories-of-change-foundations-for-abusive-partner-intervention-work/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
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SUMMARY:Bi-Monthly Golden Thread Documentation Training
DESCRIPTION:Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) trainers are inviting you to join them in a six part training series for The Golden Thread Documentation Training. \nJoin us for a six-session training series that provides a comprehensive overview\, with practical applications FCS documentation. Each 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. The series will be presented with the newly developed Golden Thread Toolkit\, a valuable new resource for FCS staff. It is recommended that participants attend all sessions in the series\, as the information presented is cumulative. \nThis training is recommended for those who: \n\nAre new to providing supportive housing and supported employment services\nAre interested in improving the standards of personnel or agency documentation standards\nAre considering participating in a fidelity review and would like more information on how to prepare for it\n\nObjectives:\n\nTo use Medicaid-compliant documentation of Foundational Community Support services specifically the assessments\, service plan\, and progress notes.\nWhat the Golden Thread is\, and its importance in providing quality services to participants.\n\nWriting documentation in a way that accurately and completely reflects a participant’s story in a person-centered way. \nRegister Here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/bi-monthly-golden-thread-documentation-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Advocacy,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260430T000618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T000619Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation Psychology and Veteran Post-Traumatic Growth
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Psychology and Veteran Post-Traumatic Growth \nTime: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm \nLocation: Virtual \nInstructor: Dr. Jeremy W. Grisham\, EdD\, LMHC\, MHP  \nCE credits: 3 CE’s (pending) \nCourse Description: \nThis course examines ecotherapy and conservation psychology as essential responses to the growing disconnection between humans and the natural world. Moving beyond models that frame nature as a tool for human benefit\, participants will explore reciprocal approaches that position humans as part of\, not separate from\, ecological systems. Drawing from liberation psychology and critical pedagogy\, the course addresses the impacts of systemic and environmental disruption on mental health while cultivating practices that support reconnection\, responsibility\, and collective healing. Participants will leave with practical and conceptual tools to apply this work across clinical and community contexts.  \n Objectives: \nAt the end of this training\, participants will: \n·      Understand ecotherapy concepts from a conservation-minded\, reciprocal approach with other aspects of nature.\n·      Develop practical skills for the use of ecotherapy in working with veterans and military-connected communities.\n·      Be able to discuss human relationships with nature from a conservation psychology lens.\n·      Develop awareness of human relationships with natural systems and understanding of humans are integrated as nature and of nature.   \nReferences: \nAmerican Psychological Association (2025). Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of PTSD. https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline \nMoshier\, S. J.\, Mahoney\, C. T.\, Bovin\, M. J.\, Marx\, B. P.\, & Schnurr\, P. P. (2024). Session-level effects of Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure on individual symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among US veterans. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology\, 92(7)\, 422-431. doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000880 \nSchnurr\, P. P.\, Chard\, K. M.\, Ruzek\, J. I.\, et al. (2022). Comparison of Prolonged Exposure vs Cognitive Processing Therapy for treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among US veterans: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Network Open\, 5(1)\, e2136921. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.36921. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/conservation-psychology-and-veteran-post-traumatic-growth/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Treatment,Veteran,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T163000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260428T170943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T170943Z
UID:9650-1778598000-1778603400@tcaofwa.org
SUMMARY:Veteran Tobacco and Nicotine Use
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by WDVA: \nVeteran Tobacco and Nicotine Use: Starting Conversations\, Reducing Harm\, and Referring to Quit \nLocation: Virtual/Online \nInstructor: Josie Tracy\, PhD\, Harness Harm Reduction and Mental Health\, PLLC  \nCE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. \nDates/Times: \nWednesday\, April 28th\, 12:00 – 1:30 pm \nTuesday\, May 12th\, 3:00 – 4:30 pm \nThursday\, May 21st\, 10:00 – 11:30 pm \nMonday\, June 1st\, 12:00 – 1:30 pm \nTuesday\, June 9th\, 3:00 – 4:30 pm \nCourse Description: \nHow do you start a conversation about a veteran’s tobacco use? How do mental health issues make it harder for veterans to quit nicotine? What are practical ways to reduce the harms of cigarette smoking\, both for the smoker and their loved ones? If someone does want to quit\, what’s the next step? This program is for anyone working with veterans\, veteran tobacco/nicotine users\, or concerned loved ones who want to help a veteran reduce their harms or quit completely.  \nIn this workshop we will cover the basics of tobacco use disorder and military and veteran culture\, including 1) the harms of tobacco & nicotine products\, 2) how to start a discussion about quitting/changing\, 3) overcoming barriers to quitting\, 4) specific strategies for reducing harm\, 5) effective medications and therapies for quitting and 6) how to refer veterans for next steps. Attendees will leave this workshop with practical knowledge for how to start these conversations\, answer questions\, and refer veterans who want help making a change.  \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \nUnderstand the context of tobacco use disorder in military veteran populations\, including military culture\, health impacts\, and relationship to other mental health conditions commonly experienced by veterans.\nExplain one (1) provider intervention to assess a veteran’s readiness to change their tobacco use.\nExplain three (3) ways to reduce tobacco-related harms for veterans who are not ready to quit.\nUnderstand medication and therapy support options for veterans ready to quit \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/veteran-tobacco-and-nicotine-use/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Veteran,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T123000
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SUMMARY:Breaking through disengagement with real world strategies
DESCRIPTION:Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) team and Rutgers School of Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Counseling Professions invite you to join the May training topical.  \nEngagement is the foundation of effective Foundational Community Supports (FCS) services. This 90-minute training equips Supportive Housing and Supported Employment staff with practical\, recovery-oriented strategies to build trust\, enhance motivation\, and support meaningful outcomes for individuals experiencing serious mental illness and complex life challenges. \nGrounded in psychiatric rehabilitation\, low-barrier housing principles\, and Supported Employment (IPS)\, this session focuses on real-world strategies to engage individuals who may be socially isolated\, ambivalent\, or distrustful of systems. Participants will learn how to use assertive\, trauma-informed\, and person-centered a \nObjectives:\n\nDescribe how engagement supports recovery and outcomes within FCS services\nApply assertive\, motivational and trauma-informed strategies to build trust and sustain engagement\nAnalyze common barriers to engagement (isolation\, substance use\, hoarding\, system distrust) and identify effective responses\n\nApply practical strategies – including hard reduction and community0based approaches to support stability\, participation and recovery pproaches to strengthen relationships\, support housing and employment stability\, and promote recovery. \nRegister Here:  Webinar Registration – Zoom \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/breaking-through-disengagement-with-real-world-strategies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260507T190235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T190235Z
UID:10124-1778662800-1778680800@tcaofwa.org
SUMMARY:From Risk to Response: Strengthening Multidisciplinary Approaches to Intimate Partner Violence
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\nMay 13\, 2026 09:00 AM in\nPacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription\nRegister now for this virtual national conference highlighting the ways intimate partner violence (IPV) risk assessments can enhance community and system responses to survivor safety and accountability for those causing harm. \nHosted by DV RISC\, this half-day conference will include national experts and practitioners using risk assessments from first response to post-disposition safety planning and compliance monitoring. Discussion will focus on the importance of collaboration\, as well as key planning and implementation strategies. \n**Please note that we cannot guarantee accessibility requests made less then two weeks before the event.**
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/from-risk-to-response-strengthening-multidisciplinary-approaches-to-intimate-partner-violence-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Skill Building,Treatment,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260428T173735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T173735Z
UID:9655-1778756400-1778760000@tcaofwa.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Tools for Veterans & Families: Bridging the Gaps
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by WDVA: \nMindfulness Tools for Veterans and Families: Bridging the Gaps \nBrought to you by WDVA: \nTime: 11:00am-12:00pm \nLocation: Virtual/Online \nInstructor: Janet Novinger\, Explorations Consulting \nCE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. \nCourse Description: \nMindfulness techniques bridge the space between different parts of ourselves\, and our connection with others. When we are mindful\, we pay attention to our thoughts\, feelings\, body\, and surroundings in the present moment. This ‘noticing without judging’ provides a powerful tool that veterans and their families can practice together. A mindfulness practice supports: \nVeterans managing their own overstimulation\, irritability\, fatigue\, and cognitive overload\nFamilies and other caregivers regulating their own stress and responding with patience\nEveryone communicating with less reactivity and more clarity \nMindfulness techniques can be particularly helpful for veterans and family members working through traumatic brain injuries\, post-traumatic stress\, moral injury\, and other conditions related to military service. \nIn this session\, we will explore several mindfulness techniques and learn how mindfulness can benefit veterans\, family members\, and other caregivers.   \nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstanding of the shared language of mindfulness and emotional self-regulation.\nKnowledge of and ability to apply a variety of mindfulness techniques.\nAbility to identify and apply mindfulness techniques to prepare for daily activities and self-regulate during times of distress.\nAbility to apply mindfulness principles to sustain and enhance our relationships with others. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/mindfulness-tools-for-veterans-families-bridging-the-gaps-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Veteran,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260307T173534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T173534Z
UID:8993-1778929200-1778943600@tcaofwa.org
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Court Alumni Recovery Celebration
DESCRIPTION:WSTCAA May 2026 Celebration Flyer2pdf
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/therapeutic-court-alumni-recovery-celebration/
LOCATION:Sarg Hubbard Park\, 111 South 18th St.\, Yakima\, WA\, 98901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Alumni,Peer,Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T095623
CREATED:20260130T175727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T032815Z
UID:8640-1779091200-1779123600@tcaofwa.org
SUMMARY:Say it Out Load Conference
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Peer Workforce Development and the Washington Health Care Authority \nSay It Out Loud conference: Monday\, May 18\, 2026\, at the Tulalip Resort and Casino\, Tulalip\, Wash.\nThis year’s theme\, Unapologetically Us! Bold Voices\, Bright Futures!\, reflects Washington State’s commitment to centering 2SLGBTQIA+ voices\, celebrating lived experience\, and strengthening behavioral health supports across Washington State. \nNow in its 25th year\, the Say It Out Loud (SIOL) conference is built for peers\, providers\, advocates\, partners\, and community members who believe in creating systems of care where everyone is valued\, heard\, and supported. \nWhy Attend SIOL 2026  \n\nBuild meaningful community and connections\nLearn from workshops\, panels\, and conversations rooted in lived experience\nGain practical skills you can bring back to your work or organization\nEngage in an affirming space designed to inspire\, ground\, and energize\nDiscover new resources\, partnerships\, and ideas\n\nThe Say It Out Loud conference has been a force for change and support in Washington since 2001 and is sponsored by Peer Workforce Development and the Washington Health Care Authority. \nSIOL is grounded in the belief that culturally responsive\, affirming care improves outcomes — and that the voices of those most impacted must be centered in that work. SIOL offers a space for learning\, reflection\, and practical tools you can take back to your workplace or community. \nRegister Here:  Say It Out Loud Conference Registration \nApply for a scholarship\nSay It Out Loud (SIOL) Community Scholarships support individuals who want to attend the conference as participants and need financial support to do so. \nCommunity Scholarships cover conference registration. For recipients traveling 50 miles or more from the conference venue\, one night of hotel lodging may also be available to help reduce travel-related barriers. \nScholarships are limited. Please request only what you truly need so we can support as many community members as possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead the scholarship guide
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/say-it-out-load-conference/
LOCATION:Tulalip Resort Casino\, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd\, Tulalip\, WA\, 98271\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Alumni,LGBTQ+,Peer
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