Therapeutic Court Association of Washington and Washington Association of Drug Courts

Breaking through disengagement with real world strategies
2026-05-13 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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, enhance motivation, and support meaningful outcomes for individuals experiencing serious mental illness and complex life challenges.
Grounded in psychiatric rehabilitation, low-barrier housing principles, and Supported Employment (IPS), this session focuses on real-world strategies to engage individuals who may be socially isolated, ambivalent, or distrustful of systems. Participants will learn how to use assertive, trauma-informed, and person-centered a
Objectives:

Describe how engagement supports recovery and outcomes within FCS services
Apply assertive, motivational and trauma-informed strategies to build trust and sustain engagement
Analyze common barriers to engagement (isolation, substance use, hoarding, system distrust) and identify effective responses

Apply practical strategies – including hard reduction and community0based approaches to support stability, participation and recovery pproaches to strengthen relationships, support housing and employment stability, and promote recovery.
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King County Drug Diversion Court Graduation
2026-05-13 09:00 - 10:30 | King County Courthouse, 516 3rd Ave. Courtroom E-942, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
King County Drug Diversion Court invites you to an upcoming graduation celebration!

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Veteran Tobacco and Nicotine Use
2026-05-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Online
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
Thursday, May 21st, 10:00 – 11:30 pm
Monday, June 1st, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Tuesday, June 9th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Course Description:
How do you start a conversation about a veteran’s tobacco use? How do mental health issues make it harder for veterans to quit nicotine? What are practical ways to reduce the harms of cigarette smoking, both for the smoker and their loved ones? If someone does want to quit, what’s the next step? This program is for anyone working with veterans, veteran tobacco/nicotine users, or concerned loved ones who want to help a veteran reduce their harms or quit completely.
In this workshop we will cover the basics of tobacco use disorder and military and veteran culture, including 1) the harms of tobacco & nicotine products, 2) how to start a discussion about quitting/changing, 3) overcoming barriers to quitting, 4) specific strategies for reducing harm, 5) effective medications and therapies for quitting and 6) how to refer veterans for next steps. Attendees will leave this workshop with practical knowledge for how to start these conversations, answer questions, and refer veterans who want help making a change.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Understand the context of tobacco use disorder in military veteran populations, including military culture, health impacts, and relationship to other mental health conditions commonly experienced by veterans.
Explain one (1) provider intervention to assess a veteran’s readiness to change their tobacco use.
Explain three (3) ways to reduce tobacco-related harms for veterans who are not ready to quit.
Understand medication and therapy support options for veterans ready to quit
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Conservation Psychology and Veteran Post-Traumatic Growth
2026-05-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
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 tool for human benefit, participants will explore reciprocal approaches that position humans as part of, not separate from, ecological systems. Drawing from liberation psychology and critical pedagogy, the course addresses the impacts of systemic and environmental disruption on mental health while cultivating practices that support reconnection, responsibility, and collective healing. Participants will leave with practical and conceptual tools to apply this work across clinical and community contexts.
Objectives:
At the end of this training, participants will:
· Understand ecotherapy concepts from a conservation-minded, reciprocal approach with other aspects of nature.
· Develop practical skills for the use of ecotherapy in working with veterans and military-connected communities.
· Be able to discuss human relationships with nature from a conservation psychology lens.
· Develop awareness of human relationships with natural systems and understanding of humans are integrated as nature and of nature.
References:
American Psychological Association (2025). Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of PTSD. https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline
Moshier, S. J., Mahoney, C. T., Bovin, M. J., Marx, B. P., & Schnurr, P. P. (2024). Session-level effects of Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure on individual symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among US veterans. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 92(7), 422-431. doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000880
Schnurr, P. P., Chard, K. M., Ruzek, J. I., et al. (2022). Comparison of Prolonged Exposure vs Cognitive Processing Therapy for treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among US veterans: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Network Open, 5(1), e2136921. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.36921.
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Bi-Monthly Golden Thread Documentation Training
2026-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
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 Medicaid requirements and the importance of the connection between assessments, service plans, and progress notes, known as the Golden Thread. The series will be presented with the newly developed Golden Thread Toolkit, a valuable new resource for FCS staff. It is recommended that participants attend all sessions in the series, as the information presented is cumulative.
This training is recommended for those who:

Are new to providing supportive housing and supported employment services
Are interested in improving the standards of personnel or agency documentation standards
Are considering participating in a fidelity review and would like more information on how to prepare for it

Objectives:

To use Medicaid-compliant documentation of Foundational Community Support services specifically the assessments, service plan, and progress notes.
What the Golden Thread is, and its importance in providing quality services to participants.

Writing documentation in a way that accurately and completely reflects a participant’s story in a person-centered way.
Register Here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
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Understanding Theories of Change: Foundations for Abusive Partner Intervention Work
2026-05-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
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 interventions, measure success, and hold participants accountable. This webinar will introduce the concept of a theory of change and explore how different frameworks have shaped responses to intimate partner violence (IPV) over time. Participants will examine how assumptions about the causes of IPV influence abusive partner intervention program goals, curriculum, facilitator roles, and definitions of success. The session will also provide practical guidance and guiding questions to help programs identify, clarify, and strengthen their own theory of change so that their practices, values, and outcomes are aligned.

Responding to Serious Behavioral Health Symptoms in the Courtroom: The Role of Each Court Partner
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
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 disorders, including psychosis, suicidal ideation, or severe anxiety, can result in delays, appeals, or aggression towards court staff. Maintaining a safe courtroom environment requires courtroom professionals to understand approaches and tools that support person-centered and trauma-informed responses.
This webinar will discuss ways judges and other court partners, including defense attorneys and prosecutors, can manage serious symptoms of mental and substance use disorders that can show up in the courtroom while navigating their non-clinical, judicial role. Additionally, other court partners, such as court security personnel or behavioral health providers, may play key roles. This webinar will review practical strategies that support trauma-informed and coordinated responses among court partners.
Speakers
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Marcia Hirsch
Former Presiding Judge·Queens Treatment Court
Hon. Marcia P. Hirsch was the Presiding Judge of the Queens Drug Treatment Court, the DWI Treatment Court, the Mental Health Court, the Veterans Court, the Gun Diversion Part, and the Drug Diversion Court. She was appointed to the New York Court of Claims in March 2005 and was assigned to Queens Supreme Court, Criminal Term. She presided over hearings and trials before she was assigned to the therapeutic courts in October 2005 where she remained until her retirement in December 2024.
Judge Hirsch has lectured extensively on therapeutic justice, treatment courts, trauma-informed courts, and procedural justice. She has provided technical assistance to treatment court teams, law enforcement, behavioral health professionals working with justice populations, and more. She is a board member and the immediate past president of the New York Association of Treatment Court Professionals.
Judge Hirsch is a graduate of Union College and Syracuse University College of Law. She served for nine years on the Rockville Centre School Board and was a member of her community’s Drug & Alcohol Task Force. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Hirsch was the General Counsel and Deputy Commissioner at the New York State Division of Housing & Community Renewal.
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Jennifer Johnson
Founder and Principal·J.K. Johnson Advisors
Jennifer Johnson is the founder and principal of J.K. Johnson Advisors and provides education, consulting, and technical assistance at the intersection of mental health and law. Ms. Johnson is a 20-year veteran of the San Francisco Public Defender’s office, where she was one of the founders of San Francisco’s Behavioral Health Court.
In addition to her work in the courtroom, Ms. Johnson has helped shape mental health and criminal justice policy at the local, state, and national levels. She was a cofounder of the San Francisco Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team Training in 2011. She is a Senior Consultant with SAMHSA’s GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation, and she is a member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Panel for the Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability.
Ms. Johnson recently authored a chapter on mental health courts in the American Bar Association publication, Representing People with Mental Disabilities: A Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Best Practices Manual. Other publications include: Burn Out and Compassion Fatigue: What Lawyers Need to Know, UMKC Law Review, Vol. 84:4 (Summer 2016) and Justice that Heals: Promoting.
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May Peer Blend webinar: Passageways to Recovery Employment and Education Residences
2026-05-07 09:00 - 22:00 | Online
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 and funding sources
• Examine how Peers create awareness of opportunities
• Explore what Peers might do to “level up” their own skills
Presenter
Dre Bean, (they/them), Passageways to Recovery Employment and Education (PREE) program manager and program manager for Recovery Cafes, has a Master of Arts degree in psychology with a specialization in gender diversity and recently obtained a Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling.
Dre has over six years of experience managing programs and providing direct services in various settings, including justice-involved veterans, supported employment services, community outreach, and clinical work. Prior to HCA, they oversaw the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs King County Incarcerated Veterans Reentry Program (IVRS), working with justice-impacted veterans returning to the community. Dre has also worked with IKRON of Greater Seattle as an Employment Specialist and later in the Health Home Program.
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WDVA: Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk
2026-05-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Online
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 to meet required suicide standards and competencies. This training is designed for outpatient providers to assess and manage suicide risk to aid patient recovery. Clinicians will learn through group discussion, case examples, and videos, and should expect to participate in this class with a collaborative, non-adversarial, and non-judgmental stance.
This course meets the Washington State requirements (RCW 43.70.442) for psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, and family therapists.
Learning Objectives
Following completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify and apply suicide prevention core competencies, including: maintaining an effective attitude and approach, collecting accurate assessment information, formulating risk, developing a treatment and services plan, and managing care.
Demonstrate increased willingness, confidence, and clarity in working with individuals at risk for suicide.
Describe specific methods to better care for individuals at risk for suicide.
References
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Suicide Prevention. 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report: Part Two. Accessed March 12, 2026; Available from: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2025/2025_Annual_Report_Part_2_508.pdf
American Association of Suicidology. (2019, July 29). Facts and Statistics. Retrieved December 12, 2019, from https://suicidology.org/facts-and-statistics/
Stanley, B., Brown, G. K., Brenner, L. A., Galfalvy, H. C., Currier, G. W., Knox, K. L., … Green, K. L. (2018). Comparison of the Safety Planning Intervention With Follow-up vs Usual Care of Suicidal Patients Treated in the Emergency Department. JAMA Psychiatry, 75(9), 894. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2018.1776
Green, J. D., Kearns, J. C., Rosen, R. C., Keane, T. M., & Marx, B. P. (2018). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Safety Plans for Military Veterans: Do Safety Plans Tailored to Veteran Characteristics Decrease Suicide Risk? Behavior Therapy, 49(6), 931–938. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2017.11.005
Pruitt, L.D., Smolenski, D.J., Bush, N.E., Tucker, J., Issa, F., Hoyt, T.V., Reger, M.A. (2018). Suicide in the military: Understanding rates and risk factors across the United States’ Armed Forces. Military Medicine, 0(0), 1-6. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usy296.
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Update on the Diversification of Kratom-Derived Products: 7-Hydroxymitragynine, Pseudoindoxyl and Beyond
2026-05-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
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 steps for developing a better epidemiological understanding will be identified along with the roles clinicians play. The pharmacology of kratom, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl will be explained in a manner geared at helping clinicians understand how pharmacology influences addiction potential. Patient-level factors that may influence substance use disorder or adverse event trajectories will be articulated. Use motivations will be discussed alongside risks.

ORN Spring 2026: Update on the diversification of kratom-derived products: 7-hydroxymitragynine, pseudoindoxyl, and beyond

Description:

This talk will provide a background on traditional kratom and an overview of the recent proliferation of novel, kratom-derived products. Industry marketing, confused media coverage, and dynamic government policy will be described, as all influence public health responses. What is known about the harm-reduction aspects of these kratom compounds will be considered. Next steps for developing a better epidemiological understanding will be identified along with the roles clinicians play. The pharmacology of kratom, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl will be explained in a manner geared at helping clinicians understand how pharmacology influences addiction potential. Patient-level factors that may influence substance use disorder or adverse event trajectories will be articulated. Use motivations will be discussed alongside risks. Case reports will be used to highlight the complexity of assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients consuming new kratom-derived products. Ample time for attendee Q&A will be reserved to facilitate learning and discussion.

Learning objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
1. Upon completion, describe the basic pharmacology, toxicology, effects, risks, and benefits associated with kratom and kratom-derived products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (“7-OH”), mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (“pseudo”), along with related compounds such as kava, and MGM-15.
2. Upon completion, participants will be able to engage in improved identification of kratom product use, conduct highly specified clinical assessments, and better diagnosis and manage SUDs related to kratom-derived products in a data-informed and patient-centered manner.
3. Upon completion, participants will be able to define the dynamic state and federal policy and regulatory landscape surrounding kratom and kratom-derived products.

What is ORN

Help is here! The Opioid Response Network (ORN) is your resource for no-cost education, training and consultation to enhance efforts addressing opioid and stimulant use disorders.
ORN has consultants in every state and territory to deploy across prevention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction.
Share your needs via the “Submit a Request” form at www.OpioidResponseNetwork.org. Within one business day, your regional point person will be in touch to learn more.

Speaker:

Dr. Kirsten Smith

Kirsten Smith, Ph.D., L.M.S.W., is one of the nation’s leading clinical experts on kratom. Dr. Smith has authored over 90 peer-reviewed publications, most focused on kratom or related topics, including kava and tianeptine. Between 2023-2025, Dr. Smith was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined Johns Hopkins after earning her Masters in Social Work from the University of Kentucky, Ph.D. from the University of Louisville, and after completing a 4-year postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute on Drug Abuse Intramural Research Program (NIDA IRP). At NIDA IRP Dr. Smith completed her K99-funded project that involved a national ecological momentary assessment of kratom use and a controlled drug administration substudy that investigated the acute effects of commercial kratom products. Her NIDA R00-funded study at Johns Hopkins examined the pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics of kratom and assessed spontaneous kratom withdrawal among daily consumers. Dr. Smith was awarded a NIDA R01 to investigate the safety, tolerability, and human abuse potential of kratom extract in healthy adults, which is ongoing. She has also conducted numerous surveys and qualitative data projects on kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine use. Presently, Dr. Smith is transitioning from academia to clinical practice but consults on kratom regularly and welcomes opportunities for collaboration.

DISCLAIMER
ACCREDITATION:
In support of improving patient care, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
DISCLOSURE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST RESOLUTION:
All conflicts of interest of any individual(s) in a position to control the content of this CME activity will be identified and resolved prior to this educational activity being provided. Disclosure about provider and faculty relationships, or the lack thereof, will be provided to learners.

Funding:
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI088037 from 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 mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Register Here: ORN Spring 2026: Update on the diversification of kratom-derived products: 7-hydroxymitragynine, pseudoindoxyl, and beyond

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Best Practices in Trauma-Informed Care for Unhoused Populations
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
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 can shape responses to stress, relationships, and service systems, while learning strategies to create safer, more respectful, and person-centered interactions. The session will focus on approaches that reduce traumatization, build trust, and improve connections to housing, behavioral health care, and community support.
Designed for outreach teams, shelter staff, behavioral health providers, case managers, healthcare professionals, and community partners, this webinar offers actionable tools to strengthen engagement and improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.
Objectives/Takeaways (at least three please)
Understand the Impact of Trauma
Recognize how trauma, chronic stress, and adverse life experiences can affect behavior, decision-making, trust, and engagement among people experiencing homelessness.
Apply Trauma-Informed Practices
Use practical strategies that promote safety, dignity, choice, empowerment, and culturally responsive support when interacting with unhoused individuals.
Improve Service Engagement and Outcomes
Identify ways to reduce traumatization, strengthen relationships, and increase successful connections to housing, behavioral health, and supportive services.
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Integrated Employment Institute: Work Incentives and Social Security
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
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 of work incentives available to SSI and SSDI recipients. Part one will review specific work-related information relevant to Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and part two will cover Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
Webinar information
Part 1-
Date: April 29
Time: 10 am – 11:30 am

Register for part 1

Part 2-
Date: May 6
Time: 10 am – 11:30 am

Register for part 2

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tool Kit
2026-05-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
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 guidance, tools, and strategies to support staff at all levels in understanding and applying DEI principles in their daily work. From addressing implicit bias and fostering culturally responsive practices to strengthening communication and accountability, the toolkit equips teams to better serve diverse communities and create spaces where everyone feels valued and respected. Grounded in real-world application, it supports organizations in moving beyond intention to meaningful, sustained impact.
Objectives:
• Builds awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everyday workplace and service delivery practices
• Provides practical tools and strategies to help staff create more inclusive, culturally responsive, and respectful environments
• Builds awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everyday workplace and service delivery practices
Webinar information
Date: May 4
Time: 11 – 12:30 p.m. (Pacific)
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Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) for People with HIV and a Substance Use Disorder
2026-05-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
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: Innovations in the Field. The series is highlighting various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder (SUD) in people at risk for and living with HIV.
This session is part of NAHEWD’s national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. The series will highlight various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder (SUD) in people at risk for and living with HIV. This lecture will explore the basic tenets of MBRP and the application of this approach with people living with HIV. Learning objectives: 1. Understand the unique intersection – how HIV and substance use interact and affect each other. 2. Understand the theoretical foundations of MBRP. 3. Putting the principles of MBRP into action – learning mindfulness techniques. 4. Implementing culturally responsive care for diverse populations of people living with HIV in recovery.
Register Here: Webinar Registration – Zoom
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FCS Presents: Supportive Housing Monthly Topical
2026-04-30 08:30 - 10:00 | Online
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 home can be the game-changer for long-term recovery and with treatment programs. A growing body of research tells us that recovery housing residents are more likely to stay sober, gain employment, stay out of the legal system, rebuild family relationships, and engage in their communities; no matter how we measure success in holistic recovery, a healthy, supportive, and accountable community provides the best environment for success. Not all recovery homes are the same. There are multiple levels of support, varying recovery philosophies, and endless environment options in the recovery housing world. We will describe the Oxford House model in detail and compare it with other recovery housing models available in the state. We will also offer suggestions on how to help people find the best fit for their current recovery situations and engage with audience members about their experiences in and around recovery housing.
Presentation Objectives:
1. To discuss the effectiveness of community/court engagement in the recovery housing setting to significantly improve the long-term success of people in recovery
2. To describe the Oxford House model of recovery housing and why it is growing so rapidly in our region
3. To describe WAQRR recovery housing models that offer higher levels of care
4. To explore the best ways to help someone find the best recovery home for them
Speakers (3)
Maxwell-Rychart, Heather (HCA)
Recovery Residences/Oxford House Program manager
Guest Speaker
Executive Director
Guest Speaker
Senior Outreach Coordinator
Register
Thu, Apr 30
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Online event
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Tree of Healing: Behavioral Health Conference
2026-04-28 00:00 - 2026-04-30 23:59 | Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, WA, 99001, United States
Brought to you by Kalispel Tribe of Indians
The Tree of Healing Conference offers training, education, and support for behavioral health providers serving Native communities.

For the agenda and more information, visit:
https://camaspath.org/behavioral-health/tree-of-healing
Register Here: Tree of Healing 2026 Tickets, Tuesday, Apr 28 at 7 am to Thursday, Apr 30 at 5 pm | Eventbrite
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Psychosis CARE 2026 Virtual Conference
2026-04-28 00:00 - 2026-04-29 23:59 | Online
Brought to you by Psychosis CARE:
About Us
The 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.

This 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.

This event will be held on April 28 – 29, 2026 from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM PDT each day.

Registration is free!

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Western Regional Conference of Problem Gambling Awareness: Focus on the Future
2026-04-27 00:00 - 2026-04-30 23:59 | The Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Drive, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
April 27-30, 2026 | Vancouver, WA

Online registration is open through April 20, 2026!
Focus on the Future is the largest and longest-standing conference on problem gambling awareness in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2007, Focus on the Future brings together an incredible mixture of compelling speakers – experts from across the country and around the world – and opportunities to network and learn from colleagues in the field. It is a place where you can exchange your ideas, experiences, and knowledge to become a collective voice in raising awareness and developing programs and services that have the greatest positive impact. Problem gambling affects every community in our region and can cripple the lives not only of gamblers themselves, but of their families and friends as well.

Hotel
(Special Rate Deadline is April 20, 2026)

Registration
(Early Bird Discounts End April 10, 2026)

Agenda

Scholarships
(Scholarship Deadline is
April 17, 2026)

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This conference will provide valuable insights on the tools and resources available for effective treatment, prevention, community engagement, and recovery services, as well as offering information on trends and innovative topics in gambling and gaming that affect your work. By joining us at Focus on the Future, you will have a prime opportunity to collaborate with and learn from some of the best in the field. You’ll no doubt leave with some new connections and partnerships that may lead to enhanced and innovative approaches toward assisting those who are affected by problem gambling.
Thank you, to all of you who make such an important difference for those in our region who need support and services. We have much to look forward to as we Focus on the Future and all we can accomplish working together.

IPGGC is pending application approval/renewal for Focus on the Future 2026

National Fentanyl Awareness Day
2026-04-27 00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday, April 29 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
Fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any other cause, including heart disease, cancer, homicide, and suicide. Talk to your children about their mental health and the risks of encountering illicitly manufactured fentanyl.
Click the link below to download graphics and visuals, view speakers addressing the epidemic via free virtual webinars, browse a list of partners, and review the risk of potential scenarios in which fentanyl may be encountered.
For more information: https://fentanylawarenessday.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with, endorsing, or sponsoring the event.”

National Drug Take Back Day
2026-04-26 10:00 - 14:00
National Drug Take Back Day is a DEA-sponsored, biannual event (April and October) for safe, anonymous disposal of unwanted prescription drugs, preventing misuse and environmental harm; the next one is April 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering community sites for dropping off pills, patches, and sealed liquids, while also promoting year-round options at local pharmacies and police stations.
Learn more about National Drug Take Back Day.

Washington State Association of Alcoholism and Addiction Programs Provider Conference
2026-04-23 00:00 - 2026-04-24 23:59 | Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA, 98036, United States
The Washington State Association of Alcoholism and Addiction Programs has announced the 2026 Annual provider conference. The conference brings together clinicians, administrators, and others who are involved in efforts to help address substance use and substance use disorder in communities across Washington State.
The conference will feature a keynote presentation by Daryl Inaba, a nationally renowned expert in this space, as well as a number of workshops related to drug use, substance use disorder, and promising practices and clinical interventions for individuals with a substance use disorder.
Date: Thursday, April 23 – Friday, April 24
Location: Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA
Registration: Online Registration at: www.aapwa.org
Questions: Contact: Conference2026@aapwa.org

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TeleBehavioral Health Summit: Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral Health
2026-04-23 00:00 - 2026-04-24 23:59 | Online
Brought to you by HCA/University of Washington
The Behavioral Health Institute is pleased to offer the 2026 TeleBehavioral Health Summit, generously funded by the Washington State Legislature, in partnership with the Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC).
This two-day summit brings together national experts, clinicians, policymakers, and behavioral health leaders to explore the practical, ethical, and regulatory dimensions of AI in mental health and substance use care.
Designed for clinicians, peer professionals, administrators, and system leaders, the Summit focuses on real-world applications of AI — supporting safe, effective, and responsible integration into behavioral health practice.
Join us for timely, frontline-focused education on what’s here now, what’s emerging, and how to stay grounded in an evolving digital care landscape.
Credit Offered: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; Nursing contact hours; Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE). Full accreditation information can be found at the BHI Continuing Education & Accreditation webpage.
Dates and times

Thursday, April 23: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Friday, April 24: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Register Here:
Airmeet: 2026 TeleBehavioral Health Summit

Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Care in Housing and Employment Services: Practical Approaches for FCS Providers
2026-04-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Online
Brought to you by HCA:
Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) team in partnership with Rutgers School of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions invite you to join us for the April Cultural Responsiveness series.
Supported Employment and Supportive Housing programs help people with severe mental health conditions (SMHCs) build stability, purpose, and connection in their communities. According to SAMHSA, up to 98% of people with SMHCs experience one or more traumatic events during their lifetime. Providing trauma-informed services requires more than recognizing trauma responses, it requires culturally attuned practices and service environments that promote dignity, safety, and belonging.
This 90 minute interactive learning community session looks at trauma-informed care in everyday practice and why cultural responsiveness is a necessary component of preventing re-traumatization. Using ideas from SAMHSA Trauma Informed Care TIP 57 manual, Healing-Centered Engagement, and the Sanctuary Model, we will explore how programs and interactions can either increase safety or unintentionally recreate stress. Participants will learn practical ways to build collaboration, attend to trauma responses, and support progress within a culturally responsive framework.
Objectives:

Define trauma and recognize trauma responses within Supported Employment and Supportive Housing services.
Explain how culture, identity, and systemic oppression influence safety, trust, and service engagement.

Apply trauma-informed and culturally attuned strategies that increase collaboration, autonomy, and participation in FCS services.

10th International Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Integrating Research, Practice, and Policy Around the World
2026-04-19 00:00 - 2026-04-20 23:59 | The Hyatt Regency, Seattle, 808 Howell St., Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Brought to you by FASD United:
Pre-conference: April 18
Main Conference: April 19, 20, 21
The Hyatt Regency, Seattle, WA
Join global researchers, clinicians, and advocates at the world’s leading conference focused on adolescents and adults with FASD.
Explore the full program featuring 70+ sessions, including sessions designed for individuals with FASD ages 17+. Register now and select the sessions that fit your interests.
For more information: 10th International Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD – FASD United

Quarterly Coordinators Retreat, Topic: Motivational Interviewing
2026-04-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Administrative Office of the Court, 1300 Quince St. SE (Eastside Plaza 4), Olympia, WA, 98501
Brought to you by AOC:
Quarterly Coordinator’s Meeting Retreat: Motivational Interviewing
All Coordinators, Program Managers, and Case Managers are invited to:
The first in person Quarterly Coordinator’s Meeting Retreat! (Virtual option is also available)
Topic: Motivational Interviewing.
When: Friday, April 17, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Administrative Office of the Court
1300 Quince St. SE (Eastside Plaza 4)
Olympia, WA 98501
Join us for an interactive retreat focused on strengthening Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills tailored to therapeutic court settings. Grounded in the principles from Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow, this training will help you:

Build trust and partnership with court participants
Apply the Spirit of MI (PACE: partnership, acceptance, compassion, empowerment)
Practice core skills like open questions and affirmations (OARS)
Navigate ambivalence, sustain talk, and discord effectively

Through guided exercises, group discussions, and practical application, you’ll leave with tools to engage, focus, evoke, and plan for meaningful change with clients.
In person registrants must register by March 20th to be included in the lunch count. In person registrations received after March 20th may need to provide their own lunch.
Please reach out to Adam Pithan if you would like to register for this event.
adam.pithan@courts.wa.gov

New Standards for Adolescent and Transition-Aged Youth in The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition: Volume 2
2026-04-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Forwarded from email sent by AllRise on 3/25/26
The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, Volume 2: Adolescents and Transition Aged Youth—the first of its kind in youth addiction and mental health care—is scheduled for release in spring 2026. This groundbreaking resource meets an urgent national need by providing developmentally specific guidance for identifying risk, determining the appropriate level of care, and coordinating treatment for young people.

Led by experts from The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and Hazelden Betty Ford, this 101‑level session explores how the forthcoming edition addresses the changing landscape of youth and young adult substance use and mental health care—and why these shifts offer renewed hope for improving long‑term outcomes for young people.

You’ll develop a baseline understanding of the core principles guiding the aspirational vision of care for adolescents and transition‑aged youth, while gaining clarity on key details surrounding the release of the criteria and the supporting training opportunities.

Learning Objectives:

Understand why adolescents and transition‑aged youth require developmentally distinct assessment and treatment approaches rather than adult‑oriented care.

Examine family engagement and how family‑driven, youth‑guided care transforms outcomes.

Identify best practices for prevention, early intervention, and integrating mental health treatment for co‑occurring conditions in young people.

Explore how the Fourth Edition promotes a model of care that integrates services across health care, schools, community programs, family systems, and juvenile justice.

Can’t attend on the scheduled date?
All of our webinars and hybrid events are recorded. Register and you’ll receive notice when the recording is available to watch at your convenience.
*A certificate of completion will be offered via download, for attending this event from the webinar console. Please note, this event has NOT been approved for continuing education (CE) credit. The participant is responsible to verify if this activity meets their continuing education board requirements in order to gain credit.
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Youth Wellness Summit 2026
2026-04-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Muckleshoot Community Center, 17432 SE 392nd St, Auburn, WA, 98092, United States
Youth Wellness Summit 2026

Thu, Apr 16
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Auburn

The Washington Youth Networks invites you to join us for the 2026 Youth Network Wellness Summit. This event is designed for youth between the ages of 14-35

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Time & Location

Apr 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Auburn, 17432 SE 392nd St, Auburn, WA 98092, USA

Part two: Distress Tolerance Strategies for Employment Stressors - A DBT-Informed Series on Choosing, Getting, and Keeping Employment
2026-04-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Online
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 2: Distress Tolerance Strategies for Employment Stressors 4/16 8:30 am to 10 am (Pacific) Description: Learn how to teach individuals DBT distress tolerance skills to manage crises, handle job-related stress, and build emotional resilience during the job search and early stages of employment. Training Objectives: • Understand how distress tolerance supports persistence during job search and early employment. • Teach crisis survival skills to help individuals manage intense emotions (e.g., interview anxiety, rejection, workplace conflict, sudden schedule changes). • Identify practical ways to apply distress tolerance skills in real-world employment situations to maintain focus, problem-solve, and navigate challenges effectively.
Other sessions:
Dates: March 19, April 16 May 21, June 18
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. (Pacific)
Part one: Introduction to DBT & Mindfulness Strategies for Career Readiness
Explore core DBT mindfulness skills and how they help individuals stay focused, reduce job-related anxiety, and make intentional choices throughout the job search and employment process.
Part two: Distress Tolerance Strategies for Employment Stressors
Learn how to teach individuals DBT distress tolerance skills to manage crises, handle job-related stress, and build emotional resilience during the job search and early stages of employment.
Part three: Emotion Regulation Strategies for Sustainable Employment
Learn Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to help individuals understand and regulate emotions that affect motivation, follow-through, workplace behavior, and long-term job retention.
Part four: Interpersonal Effectiveness Strategies for Workplace Success
Gain Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed tools for teaching individuals how to communicate effectively, assert needs, set boundaries, and navigate workplace relationships with confidence, from interviews to daily interactions with supervisors and coworkers.
Register Here: Webinar Registration – Zoom
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Supervising Suicide Risk Assessments and Safety Planning in FCS Programs
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Brought to you by HCA and FCS:
Date & Time
Apr 15, 2026 02:00 PM in
Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the role of supervisors in guiding FCS staff to assess and respond to suicide risk in community-based services.
2. Identify how the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) can be used as a validated tool to support accurate suicide risk assessment.
3. Explain how structured risk assessment can inform crisis service needs and help mitigate unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations.
4. Demonstrate how the Stanley & Brown Safety Planning Intervention can be used to collaboratively develop safety plans with individuals in FCS programs.
Description of Webinar:
Supervisors 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.
Name of Presenter: Amy Banko MS, LPC, NCC, CIPS, CPRP
Shorter Bio of Presenter:
Ms. 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.
