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. Often, 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…
Details Many 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…
ORN Partner Organization Sponsor: National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development (NAHEWD) Friday May 1, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET This 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:…
Brought to you by HCA: Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) Team in partnership with the Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) for the upcoming DEI training. The 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…
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. Often, 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…
Details People 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. Participants will explore how trauma…
ORN Partner Organization Sponsor: American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (AOAAM) Wednesday May 6, 2026 5:00 – 6:00 PM ET This 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…
Brought to you by HCA Webinar: Thursday, May 7, from 9 to 10 a.m. The 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. Objectives • Understand the program’s origin…
Brought to you by WDVA Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) Time: 9:00am-4:00pm Location: Virtual/Online Instructor: Kara Walker and Leidy McIntosh, VA Puget Sound CE credits: 6 CEUs, pending Course Description Despite increased funding and awareness, veteran suicide rate is still steady. Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) provides clinicians with the skills and confidence…
Brought to you by Center for Justice Innovation: Date & Time May 7, 2026 12:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Description A 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…
Brought to you by SAMHSA: Date & Time May 7, 2026 12:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Description Maintaining 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…
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…
Conservation Psychology and Veteran Post-Traumatic Growth Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Location: Virtual Instructor: Dr. Jeremy W. Grisham, EdD, LMHC, MHP CE credits: 3 CE’s (pending) Course Description: This 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…
Brought to you by WDVA: 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 course at this time. Dates/Times: Wednesday, April 28th, 12:00 – 1:30 pm Tuesday, May 12th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm…
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. Engagement 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,…
Date & Time May 13, 2026 09:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Description Register 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. Hosted by DV RISC, this half-day conference will include…
Brought to you by WDVA: Mindfulness Tools for Veterans and Families: Bridging the Gaps Brought to you by WDVA: Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Location: Virtual/Online Instructor: Janet Novinger, Explorations Consulting CE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. Course Description: Mindfulness techniques bridge the space between different parts of ourselves, and our connection with others. When…
The next chapter in our Best Practice Book Club series is Friday, May 15th! We will be exploring and discussing the Best Practice Standard on Drug and Alcohol Testing! 📅 Friday, May 15, 2026 🕛 12:00 – 1:00 pm (maybe a little longer if you can and want to stay) Please read pages 185-202 (Standard…
Brought to you by DSHS: Details Supported 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…
Tuesday, May 19 @ 1 p.m. ET Today, four generations staff our courts, each bringing a wide range of experiences and talents along with different communication styles, expectations, and approaches to work. These differences show up in a variety of ways across departments and roles, both enhancing the workplace and possibly presenting management challenges. Join…
Date & Time May 19, 2026 12:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Description Schizophrenia 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…
LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship, Workshop 1 of 3: The LGBTQ+ Veteran Experience and LGBTQ+ Military History Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Virtual/Online Instructor: Robin Lang, WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program Manager CE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. Course Description: In this workshop, we look at how past policies impact LGBTQ+ veterans, shape their experiences, and affect…
Beyond Good Intentions: Addressing Ableism in FCS Service Provision Date & Time May 19, 2026 03:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Description Date / Time of Webinar: Tuesday, May19th 3pm PST to 430pm PST Learning Objectives: • Define ableism and distinguish between individual, structural, and internalized ableism • Identify how ableism shows up…
LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship, Workshop 2 of 3: WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program, Common Yet Harmful Experiences and Washington State Definition of Veteran Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Virtual/Online Instructor: Robin Lang, WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program Manager CE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. Course Description: In this workshop, we learn about the Washington State Department of…
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! Session 3: Emotion Regulation Strategies for Sustainable Employment 5/21 8:30 am to 10 am (Pacific) Description: Learn Dialectical Behavior…
LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship, Workshop 3 of 3: Inclusive Practices Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Virtual/Online Instructor: Robin Lang, WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program Manager CE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. Course Description: In this workshop, we cover LGBTQ+ cultural competencies and ways to be a better ally. Topics include sexual identities, gender identities, gender expression,…
Preventing Veteran Suicide by Combating Stigma Time: 10:00am-11:30am Location: Virtual/Online Instructor: Don Seese, WDVA Suicide Prevention Program Lead CE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. Course Description: This session will explore some of the stigmas that service members, veterans, and family members (SMVF) experience in and out of the service. Stigma remains a…