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Virtual National Coalition Academy Bootcamp

Virtual National Coalition Academy Bootcamp

The National Coalition Academy (NCA) Virtual Bootcamp Training is a condensed version of the three-week long National Coalition Academy. It teaches leaders “what they need to know” (the core competencies) and “what their team needs to do” (the essential processes) to establish or maintain a highly effective substance use prevention coalition. It will be held Monday, July 29 to Thursday, August 1, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (EST). 

This free four-day training is a condensed version of the three-week long National Coalition Academy. This training covers:
  • The public health model and prevention science
  • Coalition work
  • CADCA’s Seven Strategies for Community Change
  • All elements of the Strategic Prevention Framework
  • Valuable information on how to qualify for a Drug-Free Community Grant
Attendees must attend all four days of the training. 
Date and Time: 
July 29, 2024 - 7:30am to August 1, 2024 - 1:30pm
Location: 
Virtual
 
 
 
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Virtual national voalition academy bootcamp

Virtual national voalition academy bootcamp

The National Coalition Academy (NCA) Virtual Bootcamp Training is a condensed version of the three-week long National Coalition Academy. It teaches leaders “what they need to know” (the core competencies) and “what their team needs to do” (the essential processes) to establish or maintain a highly effective substance use prevention coalition.

 

This FREE four-day training is a condensed version of the three-week long National Coalition Academy. This training covers:

  • The public health model and prevention science
  • Coalition work
  • CADCA’s Seven Strategies for Community Change
  • All elements of the Strategic Prevention Framework
  • Valuable information on how to qualify for a Drug-Free Community Grant

Attendees must attend all four days of the training.

Date and Time: 
July 29, 2024 - 7:30am to August 1, 2024 - 1:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
 
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2024 HECAOD National Meeting

2024 HECAOD National Meeting

The Higher Education Center's National Meeting is an opportunity for professionals working to address collegiate substance misuse across the continuum to come together and learn from subject matter experts and their peers. This year’s theme is “Utilizing a Student-Centered Approach Across the Continuum, acknowledging both the need to address the issue of risky substance use from a comprehensive perspective and the value in recognizing the unique needs of our student populations and engaging students to meet them where they are as it relates to prevention, early intervention, and recovery work on campus.

This conference is intended for any professional working in the AOD field with college students, include campus health educators, campus health and wellness administrators, collegiate recovery staff,  counselors, fraternity and sorority life professionals, student affairs professionals, coalition leaders, and state and local partners of college campuses.

Date and Time: 
July 30, 2024 (All day) to August 1, 2024 (All day)
Location: 
Address/Webinar
 
CPWI Strategic Planning Office Hours

CPWI Strategic Planning Office Hours

Join the Community Prevention Strategists from UW SDRG during our open virtual office hours, made possible by HCA DBHR, designed to support your CPWI strategic planning process. This is an opportunity to ask questions, seek guidance, and receive personalized support on your community prevention work. Whether you need clarification on specific steps or advice on best practices, our experts are here to assist you in enhancing your strategic planning efforts.

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://washington.zoom.us/j/92981662074?pwd=Y8HJ3txQw3od3VHAYXrLxbWwVPkr1z.1

Meeting ID: 929 8166 2074

Passcode: 235689

 

Date and Time: 
August 1, 2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Category: 
Meeting
Location: 
Virtual
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
 
Prevention ethics series [4/4]

Prevention ethics series [4/4]

This 2-week, 4-session Enhanced Prevention Learning Series (EPLS) offers a unique interactive experience that explores the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics using realistic examples designed to strengthen participants’ abilities to manage challenging situations in their work. The learning series is structured to also provide online consultation, skill-based learning and practice, group and individual activities, reading assignments, and discussion on topics essential to application of an ethical decision-making process.
 
By the end of the EPLS, participants will be able to: 
• Define ethics and related terms
• Describe the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics
• Use an ethical decision-making process to apply the Prevention Code of Ethics
 
Date and Time: 
August 1, 2024 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Location: 
Virtual
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
 
Parent Workshop- Engage youth in tough conversations.

Parent Workshop- Engage youth in tough conversations.

Please register for exciting and interactive parenting workshop through the QR code on the flyer.

Attendees will leave with practical strategies to recognize our own responses to external & internal stimulus, ways of mindful engagement that can allow all to maintain their personal dignity, and genuine ways to begin conversations around everyday challenges and rewards. Easement of shame and ways to reflect in non-judgmental ways of ourselves as parents that will create a greater understanding of being in flow with our kids.  As a team we will look at the impact of healthy relationships on the ability to increase and maintain resilience.  The presenter will share real life experiences to further explore the impact of past traumas and the wholeness that can come from being fully present and resilient. 

Resources and dinner will be provided. 

 

 

Date and Time: 
August 1, 2024 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
File attachments: 
Location: 
Henry Schatz Branch of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club 3625 66th St. Tacoma, WA 98409
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
 
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SUD family navigator training

SUD family navigator training

Washington State Community Connections (WSCC) worked with the Health Care Authority/Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, identified family members, and family led organizations to develop a curriculum designed to educate families about Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and related treatment options across Washington State.

This will include the most up-to-date information around Substance Use Disorder (SUD), addiction and its effects on the adolescent brain, skills for families navigating their relationship with someone with SUD, and systems navigation. This training will be a 16-hour training for parents, family members, and caregivers who are interested in learning how to support their loved ones with SUD. This virtual training will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily, August 5-8. 

This presentation is grounded in research and information supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) and their training and technical assistance partners. A toolkit, including information and resources regarding SUD supports and services specific to Washington State, will be provided as a reference guide for participants.

Expectations:

  • You must be able to attend all four days of training to receive your certificate of completion. If you know that you cannot attend all four days, please choose another session. We have many to choose from.
  • This training is interactive and we ask that you remain on camera and engaged during training.
Date and Time: 
August 5, 2024 - 9:00am to August 8, 2024 - 1:00pm
Location: 
Virtual
 
 
 
 
CPWI Strategic Planning Office Hours

CPWI Strategic Planning Office Hours

Join the Community Prevention Strategists from UW SDRG during our open virtual office hours, made possible by HCA DBHR, designed to support your CPWI strategic planning process. This is an opportunity to ask questions, seek guidance, and receive personalized support on your community prevention work. Whether you need clarification on specific steps or advice on best practices, our experts are here to assist you in enhancing your strategic planning efforts.

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://washington.zoom.us/j/98997812753?pwd=gFuDfb8ibdzp1lIi7H7bMa7q0aMaav.1

Meeting ID: 989 9781 2753
Passcode: 235689

Date and Time: 
August 6, 2024 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Category: 
Meeting
Location: 
Online
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
 
28th biannual CDC/ATSDR tribal advisory committee meeting

28th biannual CDC/ATSDR tribal advisory committee meeting

Tribal advisory committee (TAC) meetings exchange information, provide guidance, and ensure that CDC/ATSDR activities impacting tribes are appropriately addressed. TAC meetings create space for members to share information so that tribal concerns are heard.

The TAC meeting is open to the public, although public participation is restricted. Non-TAC member participants are not allowed to speak or comment during the meeting, and virtual attendees will be informed to refrain from using the chat feature for any discussion other than technical issues. TAC members may allow alternates, technical advisors, or guests to speak on their behalf.

Date and Time: 
August 7, 2024 - 9:00am to August 8, 2024 - 5:00pm
Location: 
Hybrid, in-person option in Canyonville, OR
 
2024 Overdose awareness series

2024 Overdose awareness series

Through presentations from Washington Poison Center staff and from external experts, we’ll explore unintentional and intentional factors that can lead to overdose, how to respond to different overdose situations, how to prevent and reduce harm from overdose, and how to access resources and treatment in the state of Washington. Our goal is to open dialogue, de-stigmatize, and ensure everyone is aware of the help available in our communities.

All sessions are free to attend and all will be held online. Times are listed in Pacific Time (PT). Please register for every day you plan to attend. Reach out to Meghan King (mking@wapc.org) with any questions.

Date and Time: 
August 7, 2024 - 9:00am to 4:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
 
Minerva Quarter 1 New User Training

Minerva Quarter 1 New User Training

Thank you for your interest in Minerva 2.0 at Washington Health Care Authority. This quarterly training is designed specifically for new users and will provide a comprehensive overview of Minerva 2.0’s functionalities, features, best practices, and supportive resources.

Registration is required. An access link to the Zoom meeting will be included with your registration confirmation. 

To learn more about Minerva 2.0 prior to this training, visit the Minerva Knowledge Base. If you have any questions or need additional support, please contact your prevention manager.

 

Date and Time: 
August 8, 2024 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Virtual
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
 
Webinar: Opioid overdose prevention tools and resources

Webinar: Opioid overdose prevention tools and resources

Attend this virtual webinar to learn more about resources available to support your local overdose prevention efforts. Presenters will review the latest materials and tools and answer questions about how to use the following Health Care Authority (HCA) funded campaigns in your communities: 

  • Starts with One: Prevent prescription opioid misuse and encourage safe medication storage and disposal. 
  • Friends for Life: Educate communities about illicit fentanyl, naloxone, and overdose response.  

Register or email Devan Iyomasa for more information!

Date and Time: 
August 8, 2024 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
Location: 
Virtual
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
 
How to Adapt an Evidence-based Program

How to Adapt an Evidence-based Program

How to Adapt an Evidence-based Program - A case study of the SFP 10-14 +Cannabis Curriculum

Join us for a webinar about the process of adapting an evidence-based program to better meet community needs. We will describe our team’s approach to proactively adapt the Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14 years old (SFP 10-14) to incorporate cannabis-related content. For those interested in the adaptation, you will receive free access to the SFP 10-14 + Cannabis curriculum.

Date and Time: 
August 8, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Zoom
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
 
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Guiding Good Choices Virtual Facilitator Training

Guiding Good Choices Virtual Facilitator Training

WSU Extension is offering a Virtual Facilitator Training for Guiding Good Choices (GGC).  The training is five days and attendees MUST be able to attend all days of training.  The first four days of the training have a mid-day break and attendees are expected to return promptly for the afternoon sessions. Training (via Zoom) will introduce participants to GGC, provide professional development for how to facilitate GGC, and learn about the development and benefits of the Social Development Strategy--the basis of the evidence-based prevention program for parents of youth in middle childhood.  Participants will explore and discuss options for both virtual and in-person delivery.

Registration is required. The training is open to the first 16 people who register. A waiting list will be developed if needed based on registration numbers.  

Once registered, a Zoom link will be sent approximately 3 days prior to the start of training. Please review the training dates and times listed below for this training. All dates and times are required for complete certification. 

URGENT NOTE: Attendees are responsible for purchasing material prior to the training.  To make purchases, visit the University of Washington's GGC CoMotion Website: https://els2.comotion.uw.edu/product/guiding-good-choices-ggc.  You will need to make 2 purchases, including a Membership Subscription (either 1 year or 3 years) AND the GGC Workshop Leader Guide.  If you are not able to purchase the material, please let us know prior to the training as you will need to register for a later training if your materials do not arrive by training day.

Training Dates and Times: August 12-16, 2024 (all sessions required for certification)

  • Monday, August 12 from 10 am -12 pm  AND  1 pm - 4 pm
  • Tuesday, August 13 from 10 am -12 pm  AND  1 pm - 4 pm
  • Wednesday, August 14 from 10 am -12 pm  AND  1 pm - 4 pm
  • Thursday, August 15 from 10 am -12 pm  AND  1 pm - 4 pm
  • Friday, August 16 from 10 am - 1 pm

Location: Virtual via Zoom (link will be sent to registered attendees approximately three days prior to training)

Trainers: Kayla Wells-Yoakum (kayla.wells@wsu.edu) and AnaMaria Diaz Martinez (a.martinez@wsu.edu)

Training Cost: $0.0 (Sponsored by Washington State Health Care Authority and Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery, and Washington State University)

NOTE: Registration Closes July 31, 2024 at 5pm PST

NOTE: If training has fewer than 6 people registered by the registration closing date, training will be re-scheduled and participants will be contacted.

Date and Time: 
August 12, 2024 - 10:00am to August 16, 2024 - 4:00pm
Location: 
Virtual via Zoom (link will be sent to registered attendees approximately three days prior to training)
 
 
988 Day workshop

988 Day workshop

The first annual 988 Day is happening on September 8, 2024, and SAMHSA is asking for your participation to make it a success! Please join SAMHSA for the first-ever 988 Day Activation Workshop on Monday, August 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. PT. The workshop is intended for organizations and individuals interested in promoting mental health and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

The goal of 988 Day is to raise awareness of 988 activities around the country in fun and creative ways. This year’s 988 Day message is: "No Judgment. Just Help."
 

Date and Time: 
August 12, 2024 - 11:30am to 12:45pm
Location: 
Virtual
11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
 
Minerva 2.0 SFY 25 build support call

Minerva 2.0 SFY 25 build support call

Join us for a Minerva 2.0 State Fiscal Year 2025 Build Support Call for Minerva 2.0 users (CPWI, CBO and project providers, and tribe and urban Indian organization partners).

During this open support window, the Minerva Team will be available to assist you in creating and preparing your data for the upcoming state fiscal year. You can drop in at any time, at your convenience, to get support with your data preparation. 

Whether you need guidance on data entry, troubleshooting issues, or ideas to optimize your reporting process, the Minerva Team will be available during this time to ensure you are fully prepared for the next state fiscal year. There is no registration, please join using the Microsoft Teams link below.

Questions will be answered in the order shared. If there are questions you wish to have addressed during the call, consider sending you question(s) in advance to PrevMIS@hca.wa.gov, and include your prevention manager. Additional support calls have been scheduled on:

Monday, August 19 between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Date and Time: 
August 12, 2024 - 1:05pm to 3:00pm
Location: 
Virtual
1:05 PM to 3:00 PM
 
2024 National Prevention Network Conference

2024 National Prevention Network Conference

The annual NASADAD National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference highlights the latest research in the substance use prevention field. It provides a forum for prevention professionals, coalition leaders, researchers, and federal partners to share research, best practices, and promising evaluation results for the purpose of integrating research into prevention practice.

Join NPN for its 37th annual conference: Shining a light on prevention: Connecting research, practice, innovation, and equity

Date and Time: 
August 13, 2024 (All day) to August 15, 2024 (All day)
Location: 
Phoenix, AZ
 
 
NPN Conference 2024

NPN Conference 2024

The National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference (formerly called the NPN Prevention Research Conference) has a long-standing history. The first conference was held in 1988 in Kansas City, Missouri and has been conducting on an annual basis ever since in various cities around the country. Over the years, the conference has grown in size, hosting 700-1,000 participants.

The NPN Conference hosts federal, state and local professionals from the substance abuse prevention field and related disciplines. By participating in the NPN conference, organizations will have access to a range of 700-1,000 participants who include: prevention providers, school personnel, government agency representatives, and directors, law enforcement personnel, policymakers, coalition leaders and members, counselors, health education specialists, and social workers.

The purpose of the NPN Conference is to highlight the latest research in the substance use prevention field. It provides a forum for prevention professionals, coalition leaders, researchers, and federal partners to share research, best practices and promising evaluation results for the purpose of integrating research into prevention practice.

Date and Time: 
August 13, 2024 (All day) to August 15, 2024 (All day)
Location: 
Address
 
The Support in Match Support

The Support in Match Support

Join MENTOR Washington's David Vu for a one-hour workshop designed to help other professionals enhance their skills in match support whether it is directly with a match or helping other match-supporting staff members. Participants will learn techniques and concepts, drawn from research-based practices and more, to further build rapport, assess and breakdown situations that can range from simple to complex to best support matches and ourselves.

Date and Time: 
August 13, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Location: 
Zoom
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
 
2024 Overdose awareness series

2024 Overdose awareness series

Through presentations from Washington Poison Center staff and from external experts, we’ll explore unintentional and intentional factors that can lead to overdose, how to respond to different overdose situations, how to prevent and reduce harm from overdose, and how to access resources and treatment in the state of Washington. Our goal is to open dialogue, de-stigmatize, and ensure everyone is aware of the help available in our communities.

All sessions are free to attend and all will be held online. Times are listed in Pacific Time (PT). Please register for every day you plan to attend. Reach out to Meghan King (mking@wapc.org) with any questions.

Date and Time: 
August 14, 2024 - 9:00am to 4:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
 
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Join us for a Minerva 2.0 technical assistance/support call for Minerva 2.0 users (CPWI, CBO and project providers, and tribe and urban Indian organization partners).

Whether you have just started using the system, or are a seasoned user, this call is designed to support users through Minerva 2.0 functions, features, and answer any data entry-related questions. There is no registration, please join using the Microsoft Teams link below.

Questions will be answered in the order shared. If there are questions or topics you wish to have addressed during the call, consider sending you question(s) in advance to PrevMIS@hca.wa.gov, and include your prevention manager. Don't have a specific question? Feel free to join and listen.

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Date and Time: 
August 14, 2024 - 9:05am to 10:00am
Location: 
Virtual
9:05 AM to 10:00 AM
 
“Reels and Shorts and Stories, Oh My!” Social Media Training

“Reels and Shorts and Stories, Oh My!” Social Media Training

Washington Breathes is please to partner with social media consultant Michael Damond to offer this training on current strategies for engaging social media communications. Please join us on Thursday August 15th at 10 AM Pacific for “Reels and Shorts and Stories, Oh My!” 

This workshop will equip public health advocates with up-to-date strategies and insights to harness the full potential of social media. By understanding the current state of social media platforms, recognizing emerging trends, and utilizing platform-specific content types, participants will be able to create compelling and effective campaigns.

See additional information in the attached flyer.

Please register on Zoom to participate.

Date and Time: 
August 15, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Zoom virtual meeting
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
 
Conversations with youth townhall series, part 2/3

Conversations with youth townhall series, part 2/3

Join the U.S. Department of Justice's Office Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for this three-part youth townhall series of webinars, in which we will hear directly from mentees and young people as they discuss their experiences, insights, and visions related to mentoring alongside pressing contemporary issues.  

  • Part three: Thursday, December 19, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Date and Time: 
August 15, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: 
Virtual
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
 
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Coalition Launch Training (Spanish)

Coalition Launch Training (Spanish)

The Coalition Launch Training is a coalition organization development series. This training is meant as a prep for the National Coalition Academy (NCA) Bootcamp and supports those who need essential training on how to form and launch a coalition. This monthly outreach engagement training does the following:

  • Supports emerging community groups/coalition personnel and grassroot leaders
  • Offers customized discussions for States and communities
  • Gives essential training on:
  • Organization structure
  • Board/community stakeholder recruitment and development
  • Workforce needs
  • Sustainability planning
  • And other foundational requirements needed to meet pre-DFC grant guidelines

The National Coalition Institute (NCI) will maintain a support database for active follow up. NCI will offer support to groups/coalitions as they progress through the NCA training levels.

Date and Time: 
August 19, 2024 (All day) to August 20, 2024 (All day)
Location: 
Virtual
 
DBHR Coalition Leadership Institute 2024

DBHR Coalition Leadership Institute 2024

NOTE: This in-person training is required for all CPWI Coalition Coordinators, but anyone involved with a prevention coalition is welcome to attend.

REGISTER NOW: Come join us in Tumwater for the annual Coalition Leadership Institute (CLI), the yearly gathering of staff and members working in Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative communities.

Registration Link: CLICK HERE!

Registration closes on Saturday, August 10th!

Each year we focus on three major goals for CLI:

  1. Learn - about the latest news and information from state prevention leaders, researchers, and prevention peers.
  2. Grow - into new skills and interest areas in this ever expanding world of prevention process and science. This year, we're focusing on strategic planning!
  3. Connect - with others doing work just like this in other communities across Washington State.

Here are the details so far for this year's CLI...

  • What: Our focus this year will be on the ongoing CPWI Strategic Plan Update, specifically the Planning phase.
  • When: August 21st, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM - August 22nd, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Where: Washington Labor & Industries (L&I) Conference Center - 7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater WA 98501
  • Who: All CPWI Coordinators, with DFC Coordinators and CPWI/DFC coalition members and volunteers welcome.
  • How: Registration link is above and HERE. Make sure you register for each person attending CLI.

Make sure you register on or before Saturday, August 10th so we can get a head count for the caterers. See you at CLI!

Best,

CLI Planning Team

Date and Time: 
August 21, 2024 (All day) to August 22, 2024 (All day)
Category: 
Training
Location: 
7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
 
2024 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference

2024 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference

The 2024 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference will provide the best and effective interventions and knowledge in Latino behavioral health including community defined evidence practices, evidence based practices, promising approaches and traditional healing practices to expand and strengthen the tool box of methods, programs, and practices serving Latino communities across the U.S.

This incredible event will host plenary sessions with nationally recognized keynotes on both days; more than 40 workshops in English and Spanish; continuing education opportunities; a super exhibit hall with booths and information tables full of information on Latino behavioral health resources; two evening receptions featuring local Texas performers; continental breakfast, breaks, and delicious luncheons; and an evening of music and dance with the incomparable five-time Grammy Awards winner, Little Joe & La Familia, to raise scholarship funds for Texas Latino students pursuing a college degree in behavioral health along with a marvelous silent auction!  

This 2024 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference is for behavioral health practitioners, psychologists, social workers, medical practitioners, community health workers, peer specialists, policy makers, administrators and leaders in behavioral health! 

Date and Time: 
August 23, 2024 (All day) to August 24, 2024 (All day)
Location: 
San Antonio, TX
 
Minerva 2.0 SFY 25 build support call

Minerva 2.0 SFY 25 build support call

Join us for a Minerva 2.0 State Fiscal Year 2025 Build Support Call for Minerva 2.0 users (CPWI, CBO and project providers, and tribe and urban Indian organization partners).

During this open support window, the Minerva Team will be available to assist you in creating and preparing your data for the upcoming state fiscal year. You can drop in at any time, at your convenience, to get support with your data preparation. 

Whether you need guidance on data entry, troubleshooting issues, or ideas to optimize your reporting process, the Minerva Team will be available during this time to ensure you are fully prepared for the next state fiscal year. There is no registration, please join using the Microsoft Teams link below.

Questions will be answered in the order shared. If there are questions you wish to have addressed during the call, consider sending you question(s) in advance to PrevMIS@hca.wa.gov, and include your prevention manager. 

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Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 260 507 692 46

Passcode: wfDLoD

or dial in by phone

+1 564-999-2000,,510618322# United States, Olympia

(833) 322-1218,,510618322# United States (Toll-free)

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Date and Time: 
August 19, 2024 - 2:05pm to 4:00pm
Location: 
Virtual
2:05 PM to 4:00 PM
 
Ripple effects mapping, an enhanced prevention learning series - 2024

Ripple effects mapping, an enhanced prevention learning series - 2024

This four-session distance learning series offers participants an interactive opportunity to explore and experience Ripple Effects Mapping (REM), a participatory evaluation tool designed to identify the outcomes and impact of complex community work. REM provides the ability to collect stories of the direct and indirect impacts of your work, while simultaneously being a reflective and engaging process for participants. The series will include skill-based learning opportunities, individual and group activities, reading assignments, and group discussions. By the end of the series, participants will have increased their capacity to:

  • Understand the flow (from start to finish) of a Ripple Effects Mapping event by observing a peer organization participate in a REM session
  • Discover the benefits of using this technique to identify the intended and unintended outcomes of your work
  • Explore the theory behind the core components
  • Learn how to develop Appreciative Inquiry questions and appropriate prompts for effective mapping
  • Participate in Appreciative Inquiry conversations; followed by a mind-mapping exercise
  • Develop a communications plan to hold your first event
  • Discuss coding frameworks and qualitative analysis processes that would be relevant to a prevention/public health framework SAMHSA’S Northwest (Region 10) Prevention Technology Transfer Center
  • Discover reporting best practices for REM data

August 20, 27 and September 3, 17, 2024

10:00 am – 11:30 am Alaska
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Pacific
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Mountain
(View in your time zone)

*Please note there will be no live session on September 10, 2024.

Participant Commitments and Expectations

  • View a 20-minute video tutorial on Zoom if unfamiliar with the technology, and complete the Session 1 prep packet prior to the first session on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
  • Attend each of the four (1.5-hour) sessions in the series.
  • Complete up to an hour of independent learning activities between each session.
  • Use a web-camera and have appropriate technology to join the online videoconferencing platform (i.e., internet connection, built-in or USB webcam, laptop/tablet, built-in/USB/Bluetooth speakers & microphone).
  • Actively engage and be on camera 90% of the time during each session since this is not a webinar series, and active participation is essential to gain/improve skills.

Please Note:
This Enhanced Prevention Learning Series is not a webinar. Active participation is essential to gain and improve skills. Registrants enrolled in this series are required to attend all sessions. If you do not attend Session 1 on Tuesday, August 20, you will forfeit your attendance.

In addition, it is expected that participants will have access to the appropriate technology by Session 1 on  Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in order to fully participate and be on camera at least 90% of the time.

Date and Time: 
August 20, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
 
2024 Strategic Planning Training Series (Providers and HCA Staff): Community Planning Training and Planning & Program Selection

2024 Strategic Planning Training Series (Providers and HCA Staff): Community Planning Training and Planning & Program Selection

These two sessions will constitute Day 1 of the Coalition Leadership Institute. 

Please hold this time block until the actual hours for each session are set.

Pre-registration is required and will be added later.

Session descriptions

3.7 Community Planning Training, 3 hours

Conduct training on how to engage coalition members and the larger community in the decision-making process. The training may include information on developing a plan of programs/strategies/practices that address priorities and how to engage coalition members in the development of the plan.

3.8 Planning & Program Selection, 3 hours

At the conclusion of this community planning training/clinic, participants will be equipped with the skills to effectively utilize data for building community plans, selecting appropriate EBPs and doing the groundwork to ensure the community can support implementation (e.g., the transition from Phase 3 to 4 in CTC). 

Date and Time: 
August 21, 2024 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Online
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
 
2024 Overdose awareness series

2024 Overdose awareness series

Through presentations from Washington Poison Center staff and from external experts, we’ll explore unintentional and intentional factors that can lead to overdose, how to respond to different overdose situations, how to prevent and reduce harm from overdose, and how to access resources and treatment in the state of Washington. Our goal is to open dialogue, de-stigmatize, and ensure everyone is aware of the help available in our communities.

All sessions are free to attend and all will be held online. Times are listed in Pacific Time (PT). Please register for every day you plan to attend. Reach out to Meghan King (mking@wapc.org) with any questions.

Date and Time: 
August 21, 2024 - 9:00am to 4:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
 
Bite-sized brilliance: Sustaining collaborator relationships and conflict resolution

Bite-sized brilliance: Sustaining collaborator relationships and conflict resolution

Description

This series consists of two 60-minute segments, each focusing on a specific topic essential for effective coalition work. Featuring experienced preventionists and facilitators, this webinar duo will first feature a roundtable discussion on sustaining collaborator relationships on August 22nd and then a didactic session on conflict resolution on August 29th.  Each session will include a discussion period, so bring your questions and cases!  Attendees may register for one or both sessions, but separate registration (below) is required.

 (This is registration for the August 22nd session.)

Objectives: 

After attending both sessions, participants will be able to:

- Identify strategies for building and maintaining effective collaborator relationships within coalitions.

- Explore methods for fostering trust, mutual respect, and shared ownership among coalition members.

- Develop skills for managing diverse perspectives and addressing conflicts within collaborative partnerships.

Date and Time: 
August 22, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: 
Webinar
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
 
 
 
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Ripple effects mapping, an enhanced prevention learning series - 2024

Ripple effects mapping, an enhanced prevention learning series - 2024

This four-session distance learning series offers participants an interactive opportunity to explore and experience Ripple Effects Mapping (REM), a participatory evaluation tool designed to identify the outcomes and impact of complex community work. REM provides the ability to collect stories of the direct and indirect impacts of your work, while simultaneously being a reflective and engaging process for participants. The series will include skill-based learning opportunities, individual and group activities, reading assignments, and group discussions. By the end of the series, participants will have increased their capacity to:

  • Understand the flow (from start to finish) of a Ripple Effects Mapping event by observing a peer organization participate in a REM session
  • Discover the benefits of using this technique to identify the intended and unintended outcomes of your work
  • Explore the theory behind the core components
  • Learn how to develop Appreciative Inquiry questions and appropriate prompts for effective mapping
  • Participate in Appreciative Inquiry conversations; followed by a mind-mapping exercise
  • Develop a communications plan to hold your first event
  • Discuss coding frameworks and qualitative analysis processes that would be relevant to a prevention/public health framework SAMHSA’S Northwest (Region 10) Prevention Technology Transfer Center
  • Discover reporting best practices for REM data

August 20, 27 and September 3, 17, 2024

10:00 am – 11:30 am Alaska
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Pacific
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Mountain
(View in your time zone)

*Please note there will be no live session on September 10, 2024.

Participant Commitments and Expectations

  • View a 20-minute video tutorial on Zoom if unfamiliar with the technology, and complete the Session 1 prep packet prior to the first session on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
  • Attend each of the four (1.5-hour) sessions in the series.
  • Complete up to an hour of independent learning activities between each session.
  • Use a web-camera and have appropriate technology to join the online videoconferencing platform (i.e., internet connection, built-in or USB webcam, laptop/tablet, built-in/USB/Bluetooth speakers & microphone).
  • Actively engage and be on camera 90% of the time during each session since this is not a webinar series, and active participation is essential to gain/improve skills.

Please Note:
This Enhanced Prevention Learning Series is not a webinar. Active participation is essential to gain and improve skills. Registrants enrolled in this series are required to attend all sessions. If you do not attend Session 1 on Tuesday, August 20, you will forfeit your attendance.

In addition, it is expected that participants will have access to the appropriate technology by Session 1 on  Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in order to fully participate and be on camera at least 90% of the time.

Date and Time: 
August 27, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
 
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Join us for a Minerva 2.0 technical assistance/support call for Minerva 2.0 users (CPWI, CBO and project providers, and tribe and urban Indian organization partners).

Whether you have just started using the system, or are a seasoned user, this call is designed to support users through Minerva 2.0 functions, features, and answer any data entry-related questions. There is no registration, please join using the Microsoft Teams link below.

Questions will be answered in the order shared. If there are questions or topics you wish to have addressed during the call, consider sending you question(s) in advance to PrevMIS@hca.wa.gov, and include your prevention manager. Don't have a specific question? Feel free to join and listen.

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Date and Time: 
August 27, 2024 - 1:05pm to 2:00pm
Location: 
Virtual
1:05 PM to 2:00 PM
 
2024 Overdose awareness series

2024 Overdose awareness series

Through presentations from Washington Poison Center staff and from external experts, we’ll explore unintentional and intentional factors that can lead to overdose, how to respond to different overdose situations, how to prevent and reduce harm from overdose, and how to access resources and treatment in the state of Washington. Our goal is to open dialogue, de-stigmatize, and ensure everyone is aware of the help available in our communities.

All sessions are free to attend and all will be held online. Times are listed in Pacific Time (PT). Please register for every day you plan to attend. Reach out to Meghan King (mking@wapc.org) with any questions.

Date and Time: 
August 28, 2024 - 9:00am to 2:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
 
WA State Builds a Stronger Mental Health Workforce: Introducing the Bachelor's Level Behavioral Health Support Specialist

WA State Builds a Stronger Mental Health Workforce: Introducing the Bachelor's Level Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Presented by the Northwest ATTC. Speakers: Bill O’Connell, EdD (UW Psychiatry) and Ursula Heflick (Spokane Falls Community College)

The mental and behavioral health workforce shortage has hindered access to care in the United States, resulting in long waitlists for persons who need behavioral health care. Bachelor level practitioners are one solution to increasing available mental and behavioral health treatment across a variety of settings. A Behavioral Health Support Specialist (BHSS) will provide brief treatment for depression using behavioral activation, anxiety using CBT and engage in harm reduction for substance use issues.  This webinar highlights an innovative effort in Washington State to initiate a bachelor’s-level BHSS curriculum leading to credentialing to expand the mental health workforce and improve access to care.

A few learning objectives:

  • Participants will understand the relationship between approved bachelor programs in behavioral health, psychology, and social work and the new state BHSS credential.
  • Participants will recognize the role and function of the BHSS in the various settings they can practice under supervision.
  • Participants will distinguish the between substance abuse treatment work and BHSS interventions.
Date and Time: 
August 28, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Virtual
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
 
Bite-sized brilliance: Sustaining collaborator relationships and conflict resolution

Bite-sized brilliance: Sustaining collaborator relationships and conflict resolution

Description

This series consists of two 60-minute segments, each focusing on a specific topic essential for effective coalition work. Featuring experienced preventionists and facilitators, this webinar duo will first feature a roundtable discussion on sustaining collaborator relationships on August 22nd and then a didactic session on conflict resolution on August 29th.  Each session will include a discussion period, so bring your questions and cases!  Attendees may register for one or both sessions, but separate registration (below) is required. 

(This is registration for the August 29th session.)

 

Objectives: 

After attending both sessions, participants will be able to:

- Identify strategies for building and maintaining effective collaborator relationships within coalitions.

- Explore methods for fostering trust, mutual respect, and shared ownership among coalition members.

- Develop skills for managing diverse perspectives and addressing conflicts within collaborative partnerships.

Date and Time: 
August 29, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: 
Webinar
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
 
 
 
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