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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: Exploring Metabolic Psychiatry
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by NAMI:  \nThursday\, April 9\, 2026 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET \nWant to learn more about the cutting-edge science of metabolic psychiatry?\nThis webinar will explore metabolic therapies for psychiatric conditions from both a clinical and lived experience perspective.\nDr. Calogero (Carlo) Longhitano\, psychiatrist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at James Cook University (JCU)\, will share his insights on the potential of ketogenic therapy as both a clinician and researcher. He is co-investigator of JCU’s randomized controlled trial comparing a ketogenic diet with a standard diet in adults with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.\nHannah Warren will share her experience of putting symptoms of bipolar I disorder into remission using metabolic therapies\, including a ketogenic diet. She will also discuss testimonials from additional individuals with a wide variety of diagnoses. \nYou’ll hear more about:\n•	The potential for meaningful improvements in both mental and physical health through ketogenic therapy\n•	How to mitigate risks and access the growing number of resources available to help individuals explore this promising intervention safely\n•	How a grassroots movement is emerging to expand awareness of an access to metabolic therapies for psychiatric conditions\nWhether you’re seeking answers for yourself\, a loved one\, or your patients\, this session will provide cutting-edge information grounded in the latest research and lived experience. \nReserve your spot today and submit your questions for our presenters through the registration form!  https://nami-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jGyO45I4TI2jN3-bOvRp6g#/registration \nGuest Prsenters:\nDr. Carlo Longhitano\, MD \nAssociate Professor of Psychiatry\nJames Cook University\, Australia \nCarlo Longhitano is the Associate Professor of Psychiatry at James Cook University medical school and a psychiatrist at North Queensland Forensic MH Services. He obtained his MD in 1999 (Italy) before completing his psychiatric residency in Oxford and London (UK) where he held senior positions before moving to Townsville\, Australia\, in 2018. Carlo is completing a PhD project on the effects of nutritional interventions in psychosis. He is the co-investigator with Prof Zoltan Sarnyai at JCU’s randomized clinical trial of ketogenic metabolic therapy vs standard diet in adults with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The project is supported and funded by the US-based Baszucki Brain Research Foundation. Additionally\, Carlo is a member of the forensic faculty of the RANZCP\, a board member at Margaret Roderick Centre for MH Research and a scientific advisor to the Australasian Metabolic Health Society. He is the author of several peer-reviewed articles and two textbook chapters.  \nHannah Warren \nLived Experience Advocate\, Communications & Advocacy Manager\nMetabolic Mind \nHannah serves as Communications and Advocacy Manager at Baszucki Group and Metabolic Mind\, where she works to advance awareness of metabolic psychiatry. Following her remission from bipolar I disorder through ketogenic therapy in 2021\, she dedicated herself to sharing the growing scientific foundation of metabolic therapies and promoting their potential as first-line interventions.\nShe is cofounder of Metabolic Collective\, a nonprofit organization building grassroots communities to expand awareness of and access to metabolic therapies for psychiatric and neurological conditions.\nHannah has spent much of her career in the nonprofit sector\, most recently serving as Marketing and Development Director at Serenity Hospice and Home.\nShe holds an M.A. in Fashion Entrepreneurship from the London College of Fashion and a B.A. in South Asian Studies and Linguistics from the School of Oriental and African Studies\, University of London. She is currently writing a book titled Radiant Beast: The Mitochondrial Pathway. \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/ask-the-expert-exploring-metabolic-psychiatry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Office Hours,Treatment
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SUMMARY:April Peer Blend webinar: Peer Support in Recovery Residences
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by WA Health Care Authority: \nWebinar: Thursday\, April 2\, from 9 to 10 a.m.\nRecovery residences play an important role in supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. A safe\, stable\, substance-free living environment helps create conditions that support recovery\, and different levels of recovery housing offer varying degrees of structure and support to meet different needs. \nPeer support is central to these environments and often develops naturally\, but it is shaped and sustained by the atmosphere of the home\, the people in it\, and the structure that creates safety and consistency. \nThis presentation incorporates lived experience to show how environment\, level of support\, and peer connection can support recovery. \nObjectives \n\nUnderstand how recovery residences provide stable environments that support recovery\nRecognize that the level of support needs to match the individual\nExamine how peer support and structure work together in recovery housing\n\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/april-peer-blend-webinar-peer-support-in-recovery-residences/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Support,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T100000
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SUMMARY:How to Establish (and Maintain) Program Funding
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by NCSC: \n\nCourt Navigator School\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\nSession 4 – How to Establish (and Maintain) Program Funding Friday\, April 10\, 2026 In this session\, students will learn from established court navigator programs about the realities of funding and sustainability. The discussion will address key questions such as: How much funding is truly required to operate a program? Can a program succeed on a limited budget? What are the essential resources needed to get started? Students will gain practical insights into budgeting\, resource allocation\, and strategies for building a financially viable program. They will also be able to identify potential funding sources to support court navigator programs and understand how to use data and program information to strengthen future funding requests and proposals for program expansion. Session 5 – Collecting and Using Data Friday\, June 5\, 2026 If you require an interpreter\, please contact Miguel Trujillo at mtrujillo@ncsc.org\n\n\nDate & Time\n\n\n\nTime shows in Pacific Time (US and Canada) \n\n\nApr 10\, 2026 10:00 AM\nJun 5\, 2026 10:00 AM\n\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/how-to-establish-and-maintain-program-funding/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Support,Webinar
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T235959
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T235959
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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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