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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:WASAVP Presents: What Preventionists Need to Know About Sedatives (Including Alcohol)
DESCRIPTION:Sedative drugs – especially alcohol — cause more overall harm than trendier drugs because they are common\, accepted\, and easy for young people to access. But they tend to take a backseat to newer\, headline grabbing drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine.\nTo update the prevention field on sedative drugs (including alcohol)\, the Washington Association for Substance Misuse and Violence Prevention (WASAVP) is offering a training on June 4\, 2026\, from 1–3 PM: “What Preventionists Need to Know About Sedatives (Including Alcohol).” Please register and encourage your colleagues to register as well. \nEventbrite registration opens May 13\, 2026\, at rb.gy/a8glfa. The workshop costs about $120 total\, which includes the $100 registration fee plus Eventbrite charges and Washington State sales tax. \nPlease copy the registration link into your browser if it does not work when you click on it. \nParticipants who complete the webinar will receive a certificate for 2 Continuing Education Hours. The training has also been submitted to the state prevention certification board for approval as 2 Drug Education Continuing Education Hours.\nThe facilitator/trainer is Steven Freng\, Psy.D.\, MSW\, CEO\, Community Network Services. \nThe training will cover the following topics:\n•	History\, cultural contexts and science about sedative and alcohol use.\n•	Current incidence and prevalence data.\n•	Effects\, impacts\, and consequences of sedative use.\n•	Pharmaceutical sedatives not developed for human use.\n•	Effects\, impacts and consequences of alcohol use\, including the outcomes for prenatal exposure. \nFor more information\, contact Steve Freng\, cnsseattle@aol.com\, or\, Scott Waller\, tumh2o99@comcast.net. \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/wasvap-presents-what-preventionists-need-to-know-about-sedatives-including-alcohol/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Professional Growth,SUD,Treatment,Webinar
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SUMMARY:AllRise: Clinical vs. Forensic Drug Testing
DESCRIPTION:Session 3: Clinical vs. Forensic Drug Testing\nDate & Time\nJun 9\, 2026 09:00 AM in\nPacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription\nDrug testing is one of the most frequently used and most frequently misunderstood tools in treatment court settings. When used appropriately\, drug testing can provide valuable clinical information to guide treatment decisions. When misused or misinterpreted\, it can lead to inappropriate sanctions\, erosion of the therapeutic alliance\, ethical conflicts for providers\, and poor outcomes for participants.\nThis session clarifies the critical distinctions between clinical and forensic drug testing\, including differences in purpose\, methodology\, interpretation\, and professional responsibility. Participants will review ASAM guidance on the appropriate use of drug testing and explore how courts’ expectations sometimes push treatment providers beyond their ethical scope of practice.\nUsing case examples\, including false positives\, misapplied results\, and harmful court responses\, participants will develop a clearer understanding of how to interpret drug testing results responsibly and communicate findings to court teams in a way that protects both clients and professional integrity. \nLearning Objectives\n1.	Differentiate between clinical and forensic drug testing in terms of purpose\, methodology\, interpretation\, and ethical responsibility.\n2.	Explain ASAM guidance regarding the appropriate clinical use of drug testing in addiction treatment.\n3.	Describe the ethical and professional risks of requiring treatment providers to function in forensic roles. \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/allrise-clinical-vs-forensic-drug-testing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Treatment,Webinar
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SUMMARY:AllRise: Mental Health\, Trauma\, and Justice Involvement
DESCRIPTION:Session 4: Mental Health\, Trauma\, and Justice Involvement\nDate & Time\nAug 11\, 2026 09:00 AM in\nPacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription\nJustice-involved individuals often present with complex clinical profiles that extend far beyond substance use disorders. Serious mental illness\, trauma exposure\, cognitive impairment\, and chronic stress frequently shape behavior in ways that are misunderstood within traditional court frameworks. When these factors go unrecognized\, participants are often labeled as “noncompliant\,” sanctioned for symptoms\, and placed in treatment models that do not meet their clinical needs.\nThis session helps participants deepen their clinical conceptualization of justice-involved behavior. Attendees will examine how to differentiate substance use–driven behaviors from those rooted in mental health conditions\, trauma responses\, and neurobehavioral challenges. The session explores why standard treatment court structures frequently struggle to serve individuals with complex co-occurring disorders and highlights the risks of over-sanctioning clinically vulnerable participants.\nParticipants will gain practical strategies for adapting treatment approaches\, improving communication with court teams\, and advocating for responses that are grounded in clinical reality\, ethical practice\, and evidence-based care rather than misinterpretation of behavior. \nLearning Objectives\n1.	Differentiate between behaviors primarily driven by substance use and those driven by mental health conditions\, trauma\, or cognitive impairment.\n2.	Explain why individuals with complex co-occurring disorders often struggle in traditional treatment court models.\n3.	Describe how trauma\, chronic stress\, and emotional dysregulation impact behavior\, decision-making\, and perceived “compliance.” \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/allrise-mental-health-trauma-and-justice-involvement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Treatment,Webinar
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