Veteran Tobacco and Nicotine Use Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs VIRTUAL Multiple dates between April 28, 2026 and June 09, 2026 Event Banner Veteran Tobacco and Nicotine Use: Starting Conversations, Reducing Harm, and Referring to Quit Location: Virtual/Online Instructor: Josie Tracy, PhD, Harness Harm Reduction and Mental Health, PLLC CE credits: Unavailable for this…
Brought to you by Apple Heealth: Join us for the upcoming webinar on H.R. 1 impacts for noncitizens Last year, House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1) was passed by Congress and signed into law by the president. This federal legislation will have significant impacts on Apple Health (Medicaid) eligibility. H.R. 1 introduces new requirements that affect…
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. To update the prevention field on sedative drugs (including alcohol), the Washington Association for…
Veteran Tobacco and Nicotine Use Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs VIRTUAL Multiple dates between April 28, 2026 and June 09, 2026 Event Banner Veteran Tobacco and Nicotine Use: Starting Conversations, Reducing Harm, and Referring to Quit Location: Virtual/Online Instructor: Josie Tracy, PhD, Harness Harm Reduction and Mental Health, PLLC CE credits: Unavailable for this…
Session 3: Clinical vs. Forensic Drug Testing Date & Time Jun 9, 2026 09:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Description Drug 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…
Brought to you by HCA: Date & Time Jun 10, 2026 11:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Description Objectives/Takeaways: • Analyze how law enforcement involvement and use-of-force risks impact individuals with serious mental health conditions during behavioral health crises • Assess Washington State crisis response trends, systemic barriers, and available community resources to…
Register for the Introduction to Community Care Hubs webinar on June 16 Community Care Hubs are community-driven, regional networks that help people connect to social and health services that match their unique needs. Community Care Hubs operate under their regional Accountable Community of Health (ACH) to support the needs of individuals and families. When people…
The Art of Self-Care for the FCS and Behavioral Health workforce The Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) team and Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) invite you to join them for the June webinar. Professionals working in behavioral health, homelessness response, supportive housing, outreach, and crisis services often carry the emotional weight…
Motivational Interviewing in Supervision: Enhancing staff engagement and development The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) team and Rutgers School of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions invite you to join them for the June supervisory session! Supervision is most effective when it supports growth, autonomy, and professional development. Motivational Interviewing (MI)…
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! Part four: Interpersonal Effectiveness Strategies for Workplace Success Gain Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed tools for teaching individuals how to communicate effectively, assert needs,…
Military Sexual Trauma: Treatment Options Based on Context Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Location: Virtual Instructor: Lori R. Daniels, Ph.D., LCSW CE credits: Course Description: Appropriate treatment of sexual assault and/or harassment from a client’s active-duty military experience can be challenging for mental health providers. A one-size-fits-all intervention may not be the most appropriate intervention, given the complexity…
Leveraging Homeless Courts and Care Courts to Support Individuals’ Homelessness, Mental Illness, and Substance Use Disorders Needs June 24, 2026, 3:30–5:00 p.m. ET Jurisdictions nationwide have implemented homeless courts and care courts as structured responses to the challenges faced by individuals who are homeless, have mental and substance use disorders, and intersect with the criminal…
Best Practice Book Club – Substance Use, Mental Health, and Trauma Treatment and Recovery Management In our next Best Practice Book Club we will explore the Best Practice Standard on Substance Use, Mental Health, and Trauma Treatment and Recovery Management. Found on pages 67-94 of the All-Rise_Adult-Treatment-Court-Best-Practice-Standards_January-2026-4.pdf. Our Book Club will start with a brief…
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. Join 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…