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…
Crisis Response Improvement Strategy (CRIS) Lived Experience Collaborative meeting on June 8 In 2021, the Washington State Legislature passed House Bill 1477, establishing the Crisis Response Improvement Strategy (CRIS) Committee and Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is responsible for developing recommendations for an integrated behavioral health crisis response and suicide prevention system. To help with…
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…
2026 Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference CELEBRATING COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH June 11 – 12, 2026 (pre-conference day June 10) Three Rivers Convention Center 7016 W Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick WA 99336 Welcome to the 36th annual Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference (WBHC), Celebrating Community Behavioral Health! After so many years of change and instability, this theme was intentionally…
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,…
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…