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SUMMARY:Supporting FCS Participants Experiencing Psychosis: Practical Communication and Care Planning Tools for Supported Employment Providers
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by DSHS: \nDetails\nSupported employment staff are often called on to help when a job seeker is experiencing paranoia\, delusional thinking\, or other psychosis related symptoms and is declining practical services because they do not believe anything is wrong. In these situations\, trying to argue the facts usually does not help and can quickly damage trust. This webinar offers supported employment providers a respectful\, practical approach for staying connected\, reducing escalation\, and continuing to support the person’s employment goals.  \nParticipants will learn a non-confrontational communication approach and practice brief\, usable scripts that acknowledge feelings without reinforcing inaccurate beliefs. The training then translates those skills into a one-page Shared Job Support Plan\, a tool for identifying next steps together even when a person is declining treatment or other services.  \nObjectives: \nIdentify how reduced insight can show up in psychotic disorders and how it affects engagement\, helping staff shift from trying to convince someone to focus on connection and practical planning.\nApply a structured\, non-confrontational communication approach to respond to delusional beliefs in a way that reduces escalation\, supports trust\, and avoids reinforcing the belief itself.\nDevelop a Shared Job Support Plan that helps move services forward even when a person declines support\, by focusing on goals\, day to day functioning\, early warning signs\, and small\, realistic next steps.\nRecognize when it may be appropriate to involve behavioral health partners\, crisis supports\, or coordinated specialty care resources\, especially when workplace functioning or safety concerns begin to increase.\nSpeakers (1)\nMehrnoosh\, Nicholas (DSHS/HCLA/HCS)\nR1 BEHAVIOR SUPPORT TRAINER\nDSHS-ALT\nNicholas “Nick” Mehrnoosh is a Behavior Support Trainer with Washington State’s Home and Community Services within the Home and Community Living Administration. He holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Eastern Washington University and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and designated Mental Health Professional in Washington State.
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/supporting-fcs-participants-experiencing-psychosis-practical-communication-and-care-planning-tools-for-supported-employment-providers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Webinar
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SUMMARY:NAMI Webinar: Navigating Schizophrenia in Black & Hispanic Communities (Rompiendo el Silencio)
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\nMay 19\, 2026 12:00 PM in\nPacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription\nSchizophrenia remains largely unspoken\, yet for millions\, it is a lived reality shaped by resilience\, family\, and the pursuit of dignity. In recognition of World Schizophrenia Awareness Day (May 24)\, we welcome you to a meaningful webinar focused on humanizing this diagnosis and highlighting often overlooked voices in the mental health conversation.  \nJoin us for an intimate conversation exploring the intersection of culture\, storytelling\, and advocacy within Black and Hispanic communities.  \nWhat We’ll Explore: \n1) How open dialogue can dismantle cultural taboos and foster healing.\n2) Insights into the unique challenges faced by Spanish-speaking and Black communities.\n3) How personal journeys with schizophrenia can drive policy change and criminal justice reform.\n4) Moving beyond clinical labels to prioritize support\, access\, and human connection.  \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/nami-webinar-navigating-schizophrenia-in-black-hispanic-communities-rompiendo-el-silencio/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Support,Treatment,Webinar
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SUMMARY:NAMICON 2026
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by NAMI: \nBe part of a compassionate community where connection fuels learning\, conversations spark ideas\, and support turns into action\nlong after the conference ends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransformation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspiration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCollaboration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n→ Communities of faith \n→ Community leaders \n→ Local\, state\, and federal policymakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n→ Service members\, veterans\, and their families \n→ Mental health care providers \n→ People with lived experience \n→ Family caregivers and supporters \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n→ Youth and young adults \n→Voices of Communities Facing Barriers to Care \n→Mental health champions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind Your Community\nWhether you’re living with a mental health condition\, supporting a loved one\, or advocating for systemic change\, you’ll find a space where your experiences are valued and your voice is heard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIgnite Your Passion\nEngage in thought-provoking discussions\, discover new approaches to mental wellness\, and explore ways to turn your passion for mental health advocacy into meaningful action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrive Lasting Change\nAttend engaging sessions\, making meaningful connections with other advocates\, and gain practical tools that will help shape policy changes\, reduce stigma\, and make a lasting impact on the future of mental health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here: Attend: NAMICon 2026 \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/namicon-2026/
LOCATION:Atlanta Marriott Marquis\, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 930303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Conference,SUD,Treatment
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SUMMARY:From Crisis to Stability: Supporting Clients When Law Enforcement Is Involved
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by HCA: \nDate & Time\nJun 10\, 2026 11:00 AM in\nPacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription\nObjectives/Takeaways:\n•	Analyze how law enforcement involvement and use-of-force risks impact individuals with serious mental health conditions during behavioral health crises\n•	Assess Washington State crisis response trends\, systemic barriers\, and available community resources to strengthen intervention planning\n•	Demonstrate evidence-based de-escalation\, engagement\, and prevention strategies that promote client safety\, stability\, and improved crisis outcomes\n•	Develop proactive FCS housing and service interventions that reduce crisis escalation and minimize unnecessary law enforcement involvement\nDescription of Webinar:\nThis focused 90-minute training is designed to strengthen your ability to effectively support individuals with serious mental health conditions during high-risk behavioral health crises. This practical session will equip you with concrete strategies to anticipate and reduce crisis escalation\, apply evidence-based de-escalation approaches\, improve collaboration with law enforcement\, and use proactive housing and service interventions to decrease unnecessary police involvement. Participants will leave with stronger skills to enhance client safety\, advocate more effectively during law enforcement interactions\, prevent avoidable crises\, and confidently promote stability-centered outcomes that protect both clients and communities. \nName of Presenter:\nEarle Leitch\, MS \nShort Bio of Presenter:\nEarle is a Senior Training and Consultation Specialist in the Rutgers School of Health Professions\, Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions. In this role\, he facilitates psychiatric rehabilitation-informed Community Support Services training\, consultation\, technical assistance\, and implementation support to enhance practitioner competencies and program outcomes. He developed the first Supervisors’ Learning Community for CSS provider agencies in NJ and facilitates the Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring\, Saving and Hoard \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/from-crisis-to-stability-supporting-clients-when-law-enforcement-is-involved/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Webinar
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SUMMARY:2026 Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026 Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference\nCELEBRATING COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH\nJune 11 – 12\, 2026 (pre-conference day June 10)\nThree Rivers Convention Center\n7016 W Grandridge Blvd\, Kennewick WA 99336 \nWelcome to the 36th annual Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference (WBHC)\, Celebrating Community Behavioral Health!  \nAfter so many years of change and instability\, this theme was intentionally chosen to help uplift the provider community and the people we serve. We aim to honor behavioral health professionals\, peers\, and people in or moving toward recovery. The work you do each and every day is important\, meaningful\, and full of hope. We look forward to providing an opportunity for the behavioral health community to come together\, to share best practices about life-saving treatment and supports\, and to celebrate being the helpers. Our focus remains on the vital importance of expanding access to evidence-based behavioral health care\, including community-based treatment and peer support services. We must continue to address inequities in our systems and include new and diverse voices who are essential to helping shape our path forward and meeting the needs of all Washingtonians. \n We’ll weave these themes together when we meet in Kennewick in June\, hearing from community providers\, regional and national experts\, and people with lived experience to share their wisdom\, knowledge\, and tools. \nWe’re especially excited to introduce the 2026 WBHC keynote speakers:\nRyan Campbell\, a leading speaker on mental health & overcoming burnout\nChamique Holdsclaw\, an Olympic Gold Medalist\, WNBA Hall of Famer & mental health advocate\nShola Richards\, best-selling author of Civil Unity and expert on resilience in organizations & individuals \n This event will highlight 38 sessions; 34 workshops and\, back by popular demand\, 4 TED-style talks! Tracks at the WBHC will focus on recovery & resiliency\, leadership\, management & operations\, innovative care practices\, corrections & mental health\, substance use & co-occurring disorders\, and more. \nVisit one of the tabs at the top of this page to learn more\, or click HERE to download the brochure. If you’re ready to register\, click on the Register Now button to get started! \nRegister Now\nAlready registered?\nQuestions? Email us at wbhc@thewashingtoncouncil.org \nWe gratefully acknowledge support for the WBHC from the Health Care Authority/Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery\, and the Department of Corrections. \nFunding for this conference was made possible (in part) by 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 the mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \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/2026-washington-behavioral-healthcare-conference-2/
LOCATION:Three Rivers Convention Center\, 7016 W Grandridge Blvd\, Kennewick\, WA\, 99336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Conference
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SUMMARY:National Tribal Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:National Tribal Health Conference 2025\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 7-12\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass\, 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd\, Chandler\, AZ 85226 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe NIHB National Tribal Health Conference is a week-long event that serves American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes in the space of health – behavioral and public health. The conference will showcase the interconnectedness of policy\, advocacy\, and Indian health best practices. Programming includes tribal listening and consultation sessions\, hands-on training opportunities\, plenary sessions\, and workshops that cover timely topics such as funding for Indian Health\, the business of medicine\, health equity\, Indigenous determinants of health\, Tribal public health\, behavioral health\, culture\, environmental health\, and climate change. The conference also includes focus areas on Native youth\, Tribal veterans\, and elders\, a fitness event\, exhibit hall and marketplace\, culture night\, poster sessions\, and gala celebration. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/national-tribal-health-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass\, 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd\,\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85226
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Tribal
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