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Webinar: Caring for self, caring for others: Mindfulness and compassion practices for times like these

Webinar: Caring for self, caring for others: Mindfulness and compassion practices for times like these

If we’ve learned anything from this year, it’s that compassion and care are central to our public health mission. As we move into a post-pandemic world, mindfulness and compassion practices can support us in daily and ongoing ways. This 45 minute session will offer an opportunity to experience both a mindfulness and a compassion practice, and critical research on how compassion supports resilience, self-awareness, trust and connection.

Date and Time: 
April 5, 2021 - 9:30am to 10:15am
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Webinar
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
 
Webinar: Suicide prevention in Latino and Indigenous populations

Webinar: Suicide prevention in Latino and Indigenous populations

Suicide prevention is an area of our work that is difficult to sustain a long-term commitment to. The emotional work takes a toll, and we must seek self-care regularly. Prevention strategies for Latinx and Indigenous populations are not singular nor is there one approach for all individuals or communities. Understanding the importance of cultural elements and the need to adapt any prevention strategies in order to be most effective is a primary task. Providers, community leaders, and parents must work together to uncover the reasons behind young people and adults reporting feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. Visionaries and leaders must activate hope and compassion for those who seek a new approach to life’s problems. This session will explore strategies to encourage new approaches to prevention and treatment.

Date and Time: 
April 5, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: 
Webinar
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
 
Webinar: The rise of alcohol use during COVID-19: An epidemic in plain sight

Webinar: The rise of alcohol use during COVID-19: An epidemic in plain sight

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, excessive drinking affected approximately 50 million Americans and was the 3rd largest preventable cause of death in the United States. Alcohol elevates the risk of almost all chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and is closely tied to mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. In the past year, alcohol consumption has increased 14% across the board, with heavy drinking rates for women increasing 41%. Surveys have shown that only 2% of excessive drinkers receive any treatment due to a variety of barriers to care. This webinar will introduce a no-shame, labels optional, evidenced-based approach to treating excessive drinking employed at Tempest, a digital recovery platform.

In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month, join us for this this 60-minute webinar where we will discuss:

• The rise in alcohol sales and use during the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Why drinking is a common coping mechanism;
• How to know if and when your alcohol consumption becomes a problem;
• And how excessive alcohol use changes the brain, and how to reverse those changes.

This webinar will be recorded and available to the public within 1 week. We do not offer CEUs, but certificates of attendance will be available after the event.

Date and Time: 
April 6, 2021 - 11:15am to 12:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
11:15 AM to 12:30 PM
 
Webinar: COVID-19 and alcohol use disorder in diverse communities

Webinar: COVID-19 and alcohol use disorder in diverse communities

ORO Region 10 will host the first in a three-part webinar series on the impacts of COVID-19 on Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in Diverse Communities. This webinar will increase awareness of not only HRSA resources for behavioral health, but also state and local resources to prevent and treat AUD. We will provide an overview of the system of delivery in a state or locality, and will explore AUD within the context of COVID-19. Subject Matter Experts will also discuss intervention and prevention efforts that prioritize health communication strategies.

Webinar Panel:

Tiffany Hall is the Executive director of Recover Alaska, a multi-sector action group that pursues a solutions-focused effort to recover, reclaim, and restore the strengths of Alaska’s families and communities by getting to the root causes of excessive alcohol consumption. In her role, Ms. Hall partners with organizations and individuals dedicated to reducing the harm associated with alcohol misuse and connecting individuals to treatment/information. She works to raise awareness of the negative impacts of excessive alcohol consumption and advocate for legislation and policies that will help reduce alcohol misuse. Ms. Hall also works to reduce the stigma associated with alcohol misuse through positive messaging and programs.

Dr. Oladunni Oluwoye is an Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education and Clinical Sciences & Co-Director of the Washington State Center for Excellence in Early Psychosis at Washington State University. Her research is focused on increasing racial health equity in addiction and mental health treatment, with an emphasis on improving access to treatment and treatment delivery in community-based settings. Dr. Oluwoye’s work emphasizes the use cultural sensitive tools and developing and evaluating implementation strategies. She is a certified health education specialist and has extensive experience in the prevention of substance use among racial and ethnic minorities, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, mixed-methodology, and program development and evaluation.

Learning Objectives

By participating in these webinars, participants will:

• Receive information on HRSA's mission, programs, and resources, nationally and in Region 10

• Explore impacts of COVID-19 on Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

• Increase awareness of AUD prevention and treatment strategies and promising practices within diverse communities

• Learn to address AUD within diverse communities

• Share experiences and expertise regarding AUD within diverse groups through a facilitated discussion

Target Audience: This event is best for medical providers, community health workers, academicians, behavioral health providers, law enforcement, and public health professionals.

Date and Time: 
April 6, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
 
DBHR call for behavioral health service providers - COVID-19

DBHR call for behavioral health service providers - COVID-19

Bi-weekly DBHR service provider calls

Date and Time: 
April 6, 2021 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Category: 
Meeting
Location: 
Virtual
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
 
Webinar: Using a Racial Equity Theory of Change (RETOC) to facilitate collaboration between university researchers and a community based organization

Webinar: Using a Racial Equity Theory of Change (RETOC) to facilitate collaboration between university researchers and a community based organization

The University of Washington (UW) School Mental Health Assessment, Research, & Training (SMART) Center - a collaboration with the UW School of Medicine and College of Education - presents the 2021 Virtual SMART Speaker Series.

We welcome Ilene Schwartz, Ph.D., BCBA-D & Ginger Kwan of Open Doors for Multicultural Families, who will present: "Using a Racial Equity Theory of Change (RETOC) to Facilitate Collaboration Between University Researchers and a Community Based Organization​".

Please note: This event will be limited to 500 attendees. Access to the live event will be available to registered participants on a first come, first serve basis. To secure a spot, we invite you to log on 5 - 10 minutes prior to the event.

Date and Time: 
April 7, 2021 - 8:30am to 9:30am
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Webinar
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
 
Webinar: Killing me softly: Suicide among African American, Asian, Pacific Islander and LGBTQ+ students

Webinar: Killing me softly: Suicide among African American, Asian, Pacific Islander and LGBTQ+ students

 Registration opens March 23, 2021

The purpose of this session is three-fold: 1) to enhance institutional awareness of suicide risk, which is the second leading cause of death among college-aged students; 2) to examine certain racial, ethnic, and cultural dynamics, gender identities, and sexual orientations, and their relationship to suicide risk and protective factors; 3) to offer participants an opportunity to work, in small groups, to develop strategies for reducing on-campus suicide risk factors, while simultaneously increasing protective factors among diverse populations. This session will discuss research that shows that campuses that successfully create LGBTQ+ affirmative environments can reduce suicide risk among these populations.

This session will also examine rising rates of suicide among African Americans entering college, which have historically been under reported due to unique cultural expressions of suicide. Further, the workshop will examine suicidal issues among specific Asian and Pacific Islander ethnicities, including a related case presentation. This session should particularly benefit student life/student affairs personnel concerned about suicide risk and interested in developing policies and procedures aimed at increasing factors that protect against suicide. Similarly, this session will be of interest to all members of university communities who would like to contribute to the creation of safer campus environments.

Date and Time: 
April 7, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
 
Webinar: Protective factors for substance use

Webinar: Protective factors for substance use


ADAPT, in partnership with the National Prevention Science Coalition, is pleased to announce the Protective Factors for Substance Use webinar. This webinar will prepare participants to: 

Understand how prevention research seeks to identify conditions that reduce risk for substance use disorders and all other psychological and behavioral problems.
Become familiar with the social determinants of health and how they influence multiple outcomes for children, families and communities.
Understand the fundamental conditions that ensure successful development. 
Be able to describe the malleability of brain and bodily systems that are effected by ACEs. 
Know how preventive interventions work to combat risk by environments that nurture prosocial development. 
Recognize the need for comprehensive, evidence-based programs and policies to create environments that nurture positive social development in all of its forms. 

Date and Time: 
April 8, 2021 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
 
Mental Health First Aid - Youth curriculum

Mental Health First Aid - Youth curriculum

The EWAHEC has a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to train Mental Health First Aid.

Please note that our grant limits us to train in Washington State, in the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties.

Some key points for you:

  • We will be training through September 30, 2021
  • Training is 100% virtual for the time being due to COVID
    • We hope to offer in-person training in the spring/summer of 20201, it all depends on COVID
  • Training is FREE to you
  • Training is scheduled on a date and time that works for your organization
    • We work during business hours, after hours, and on weekends
  • The minimum class size is 5 people, and the maximum class size is 20 people
    • If you have more than 20 people that you want to have trained, we are happy to host as many trainings as it takes

To request a training for your group or organization, please scroll farther down the page and complete the fillable form.

To join a training that has been scheduled and is open to anyone, please scroll even farther down the page and complete that form.

Date and Time: 
April 9, 2021 - 8:00am to 1:30pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Virtual
8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
 
Webinar: Effectively serving the LGBTQ+ community

Webinar: Effectively serving the LGBTQ+ community

Growing Your Toolkit to Effectively Serve the LGBTQ+ Community

This 4-hour webinar will offer both the foundational knowledge needed to effectively engage with members of the LGBTQ+ community and the tools/resources necessary to support their mental health and well-being. You will be registered for the entire presentation; however, if you do not need the foundational information, you may join at 2:30pm for the second half.

First Half (First 2 hours): Foundational Knowledge for Effectively Serving the LGBTQ+ Community

Description:  In this workshop, we will explore the basic terminology and concepts important in the LGBTQ+ community. We will discuss the concepts of sex, gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation, and how labels are applied to describe one’s experience of their identity.  We will also practice using gender-neutral pronouns and discuss the coming out process. Finally, we will discuss common strategies for engaging with LGBTQ+ individuals in ways that are inclusive and honor their lived experiences.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will gain knowledge of common terminology within the LGBT+ community.
  • Participants will learn how to differentiate between various aspects of identity that are commonly conflated by those outside of the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Participants will learn about multiple gender-neutral pronouns and practice using them.
  • Participants will gain tips for working with LGBTQ+ people.

Second Half: LGBTQ+ Identity Development and Mental Health Considerations

Description:  In this workshop, we will explore developmental considerations for LGBTQ+ people.  Additionally, we will discuss various models of identity development processes.  We will also explore risk factors and resilience, and specific mental health considerations.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will gain an understanding of the developmental context for LGBTQ+ identity.
  • Participants will gain knowledge of how gender and sexuality identity develop and intersect.
  • Participants will learn about various mental health consideration
Date and Time: 
April 9, 2021 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Location: 
Webinar
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
 
Mental Health First Aid - Adult curriculum

Mental Health First Aid - Adult curriculum

The EWAHEC has a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to train Mental Health First Aid.

Please note that our grant limits us to train in Washington State, in the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties.

Some key points for you:

  • We will be training through September 30, 2021
  • Training is 100% virtual for the time being due to COVID
    • We hope to offer in-person training in the spring/summer of 20201, it all depends on COVID
  • Training is FREE to you
  • Training is scheduled on a date and time that works for your organization
    • We work during business hours, after hours, and on weekends
  • The minimum class size is 5 people, and the maximum class size is 20 people
    • If you have more than 20 people that you want to have trained, we are happy to host as many trainings as it takes

To request a training for your group or organization, please scroll farther down the page and complete the fillable form.

To join a training that has been scheduled and is open to anyone, please scroll even farther down the page and complete that form.

Date and Time: 
April 10, 2021 - 9:00am to 3:30pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Virtual
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
 
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Mental Health First Aid - Adult curriculum

Mental Health First Aid - Adult curriculum

The EWAHEC has a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to train Mental Health First Aid.

Please note that our grant limits us to train in Washington State, in the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties.

Some key points for you:

  • We will be training through September 30, 2021
  • Training is 100% virtual for the time being due to COVID
    • We hope to offer in-person training in the spring/summer of 20201, it all depends on COVID
  • Training is FREE to you
  • Training is scheduled on a date and time that works for your organization
    • We work during business hours, after hours, and on weekends
  • The minimum class size is 5 people, and the maximum class size is 20 people
    • If you have more than 20 people that you want to have trained, we are happy to host as many trainings as it takes

To request a training for your group or organization, please scroll farther down the page and complete the fillable form.

To join a training that has been scheduled and is open to anyone, please scroll even farther down the page and complete that form.

Date and Time: 
April 12, 2021 - 8:00am to 2:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
 
Webinar: Virtual Native talking circles: Staying connected in challenging times

Webinar: Virtual Native talking circles: Staying connected in challenging times

Please join us for our virtual talking circle. This event is held on the fourth Monday of each month. This group will be facilitated by a Native guest and will focus on concerns about yourself, your family, your work, and/or your tribal community that you may be experiencing during these uncertain times. There is no fee or expectation to participate in this event. This is a respectful meeting space. Come share your concerns, offer support, and respect the group’s privacy.

 

Date and Time: 
April 12, 2021 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Location: 
Webinar
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
 
Webinar: Addressing the intersection of substance use and suicide: Strategies for prevention, intervention, and treatment

Webinar: Addressing the intersection of substance use and suicide: Strategies for prevention, intervention, and treatment

Deaths by overdose and suicide continue to increase despite state and national efforts.  Individuals with substance use disorders are at increased risk for suicide.  Efforts to jointly address substance use and suicide are warranted.  This webinar describes suicide risk among those who misuse substances and details multiple strategies for joint prevention, intervention, and treatment in the community and in various service settings.

Date and Time: 
April 12, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Webinar
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
 
 
Healthy Native Youth’s Community of Practice: Supporting Youth Identity: We R Native!

Healthy Native Youth’s Community of Practice: Supporting Youth Identity: We R Native!

We welcome you to join Healthy Native Youth’s Community of Practice virtual gatherings held the second Wednesday of every month at 10-11:30 am PST.

Sessions include new resources and opportunities to engage with topical experts. As a community, we share our strengths and expertise about how we will improve the lives of Native youth.

Who Should Attend?

Tribal health educators, teachers, parents, prevention specialists; people who share a passion for improving the lives of Native youth.

  • 4/14/21:    Supporting Youth Identity: We R Native!
Date and Time: 
April 14, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Webinar
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
 
Webinar: MENTOR Washington Java with James #5

Webinar: MENTOR Washington Java with James #5

Grab your coffee and join us for April's Java with James. This month we will engage in conversation to take a deeper look at how we perpetuate white paternalism in modern day mentoring. James will be joined by an educational and psychological consultant working in Washington State, Chris Daikos.

MENTOR Washington is hosting Java with James once a month in order to provide a space for mentoring professionals across Washington to convene, discuss problems we may be experiencing, share solutions to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, and provide training for mentors and mentoring programs. These are free and open to all looking to learn and share.

Date and Time: 
April 15, 2021 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Webinar
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
 
 
 
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DBHR call for behavioral health service providers - Listening session

DBHR call for behavioral health service providers - Listening session

Bi-weekly DBHR service provider calls

Date and Time: 
April 20, 2021 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Category: 
Meeting
Location: 
Virtual
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
 
Webinar: Equitable approaches to primary prevention of adolescence marijuana use

Webinar: Equitable approaches to primary prevention of adolescence marijuana use

The presentation describes strategies for ensuring that programs to prevent marijuana use are grounded in the principles of equity. It will include: [1] a review the history of marijuana control policies in the US, [2] a summary of how structural racism and social disadvantage shape risk for use and use disorder, and [3] offer strategies for ensuring that programs and policies are grounded in an equity framework.

 

**For Substance Use Prevention Professionals only**

Date and Time: 
April 21, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: 
Webinar
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
 
 
Children's Mental Health Symposium

Children's Mental Health Symposium

This globally recognized event will bring in thousands of people, the majority of whom are parents and educators from every corner of the globe.

Our conference will be keynoted by 3 prestigious presenters: world renowned experts in the field of child psychology and New York Times Best-Selling authors and clinicians, Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Bruce Perry, and Dr. Laura Markham.  These dynamic speakers will bring their expertise and decades of experience as they over unparalleled keynote addresses.  They will also be joined on stage by Dr. Ross Greene, Dr. Deborah MacNamara, Patty Wipfler, Kim Payne,  Jennifer Kolari, and more!

Topics Include:  Achieving optimal Holistic Health; Theraplay for Parents and Caregivers; The Making of the Resilient Family; Navigating Your Child’s Education; Fostering Emotion Regulation; 5 Listening Tools; Being Your Best When Your Kids are at Their Worst; Surviving the Teenage Years; The Danish Way of Parenting; Merging Traditional Child Rearing Practices with Western Psychology; Keeping Children Safe Online; Rest, Play Grow: Helping Young Children Flourish; Growing Strong Girls; How to Talk to Children About Race and Racism; The Explosive Child; Mental Health First for Educators; Childhood Anxiety; Childhood Trauma 

Date and Time: 
April 23, 2021 - 7:00am to April 25, 2021 - 4:30pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Virtual
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Mental Health First Aid - Adult curriculum

Mental Health First Aid - Adult curriculum

The EWAHEC has a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to train Mental Health First Aid.

Please note that our grant limits us to train in Washington State, in the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties.

Some key points for you:

  • We will be training through September 30, 2021
  • Training is 100% virtual for the time being due to COVID
    • We hope to offer in-person training in the spring/summer of 20201, it all depends on COVID
  • Training is FREE to you
  • Training is scheduled on a date and time that works for your organization
    • We work during business hours, after hours, and on weekends
  • The minimum class size is 5 people, and the maximum class size is 20 people
    • If you have more than 20 people that you want to have trained, we are happy to host as many trainings as it takes

To request a training for your group or organization, please scroll farther down the page and complete the fillable form.

To join a training that has been scheduled and is open to anyone, please scroll even farther down the page and complete that form.

Date and Time: 
April 23, 2021 - 8:00am to 2:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
 
Mental Health First Aid - Youth curriculum

Mental Health First Aid - Youth curriculum

The EWAHEC has a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to train Mental Health First Aid.

Please note that our grant limits us to train in Washington State, in the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties.

Some key points for you:

  • We will be training through September 30, 2021
  • Training is 100% virtual for the time being due to COVID
    • We hope to offer in-person training in the spring/summer of 20201, it all depends on COVID
  • Training is FREE to you
  • Training is scheduled on a date and time that works for your organization
    • We work during business hours, after hours, and on weekends
  • The minimum class size is 5 people, and the maximum class size is 20 people
    • If you have more than 20 people that you want to have trained, we are happy to host as many trainings as it takes

To request a training for your group or organization, please scroll farther down the page and complete the fillable form.

To join a training that has been scheduled and is open to anyone, please scroll even farther down the page and complete that form.

Date and Time: 
April 24, 2021 - 9:00am to 2:30pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Virtual
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
 
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Children's Mental Health Symposium

Children's Mental Health Symposium

This globally recognized event will bring in thousands of people, the majority of whom are parents and educators from every corner of the globe.

Our conference will be keynoted by 3 prestigious presenters: world renowned experts in the field of child psychology and New York Times Best-Selling authors and clinicians, Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Bruce Perry, and Dr. Laura Markham.  These dynamic speakers will bring their expertise and decades of experience as they over unparalleled keynote addresses.  They will also be joined on stage by Dr. Ross Greene, Dr. Deborah MacNamara, Patty Wipfler, Kim Payne,  Jennifer Kolari, and more!

Topics Include:  Achieving optimal Holistic Health; Theraplay for Parents and Caregivers; The Making of the Resilient Family; Navigating Your Child’s Education; Fostering Emotion Regulation; 5 Listening Tools; Being Your Best When Your Kids are at Their Worst; Surviving the Teenage Years; The Danish Way of Parenting; Merging Traditional Child Rearing Practices with Western Psychology; Keeping Children Safe Online; Rest, Play Grow: Helping Young Children Flourish; Growing Strong Girls; How to Talk to Children About Race and Racism; The Explosive Child; Mental Health First for Educators; Childhood Anxiety; Childhood Trauma 

Date and Time: 
April 23, 2021 - 7:00am to April 25, 2021 - 4:30pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Virtual
 
CPWI Cohort 7 RFA Q&A Webinar

CPWI Cohort 7 RFA Q&A Webinar

HCA/DBHR released the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) Cohort 7 Expansion Request for Applications (RFA) – due May 24th at 9 a.m.!

 

What is the CPWI Cohort 7?

  • CPWI Community coalition expansion for selected high-need communities. These grants will increase the capacity to implement direct and environmental substance use disorder prevention services in communities to prevent and reduce the misuse and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, opioids, and other drugs.

Where can I find the RFA?

To access the RFA go to: https://pr-webs-vendor.des.wa.gov/

  • Click the “Public Bid Calendar”
  • Filter by “Health Care Authority”
  • Search for the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (ordered by due date)
  • The next screen will be a login page. WEBS will require you to create an account to download a copy of the RFA and to view any Amendments that are issued.

Questions?

  • Any and all questions must be submitted to the RFA Coordinator, Cassie Bryden, at hcaprocurements@hca.wa.gov.
  • Emails must have “RFA 2021HCA4” in the subject line.

 

 

 

Date and Time: 
April 26, 2021 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Location: 
GoToWebinar
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
 
 
DBHR Learning Community Meeting - April 2021

DBHR Learning Community Meeting - April 2021

Please register for the April 2021 Learning Community Meeting:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5718714317408114444


After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

For any additional questions, please reach out to your Prevention System Manager or prevention@hca.wa.gov

The thrid hour will feature presenters from the Department of Health's Youth Cannabis & Commercial Tobacco Prevention ProgramThere will be a discussion of cannabis and commercial tobacco policies in WA state, local control, and an overview of the recently released Washington State Commercial Tobacco Prevention and Control Five-Year Strategic Plan.

Date and Time: 
April 28, 2021 - 12:00am to April 29, 2021 - 11:59pm
Category: 
Meeting
Location: 
via GoTo Webinar
 
Mental Health First Aid - Adult curriculum

Mental Health First Aid - Adult curriculum

You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack.  Learn how to help a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor in need. The National Council for Behavioral Health certifies individuals throughout the nation to provide Mental Health First Aid courses to prepare their communities with the knowledge and skills to help individuals who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.  Identified on SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices, the training helps the public better identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses. 

Students must complete a 2-hour self paced course prior to attending this training. 
Students will receive a link to this 2-hour training from the Instructor after successful registration into the course. This email will be sent to the email address provided to us during the time of registration. 
Once students have successfully completed the 2-hour self paced training course, students will receive a second email with a zoom link to allow them access to their virtual classroom on the scheduled class date.

Textbook & Cost:

Textbooks will be available electronically and will be sent within one of the two emails that you will receive from the Instructor.
There is no cost to this course as tuition is generously supported by AHECWW.

 

Certificate Requirements:

Students must complete both pre-work and live session to receive a certificate.

 

 

Date and Time: 
April 30, 2021 - 8:00am to May 1, 2021 - 2:59pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Virtual
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Webinar: Preventing underage alcohol use part 1: An overview of data and strategies

Webinar: Preventing underage alcohol use part 1: An overview of data and strategies

This webinar will provide a broad overview of the current state of underage drinking and related prevention efforts. It will include a review of the data on the prevalence of alcohol use and alcohol use patterns, along with data on the adverse effects of underage alcohol use and research on its risk and protective factors. The webinar will also discuss what is known about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on underage alcohol use. Finally, it will provide an overview of Federal underage drinking prevention efforts and the types of evidence-based strategies that prevention professionals can implement.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Summarize the data on the state of underage drinking and its consequences

  • Explain the research on risk and protective factors for engaging in underage drinking

  • Explore what is known and unknown about the impact of COVID-19

  • Overview Federal prevention efforts

  • Highlight evidence-based prevention strategies and related resources

Date and Time: 
April 28, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: 
Webinar
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
 
Webinar: Families and relationships - Part 2

Webinar: Families and relationships - Part 2

Please join the National American Indian and Alaska Native Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network for their monthly PTTC Monthly Webinar Series! This month's topic is "Families and Relationships - Part 2", featuring Avis Garcia, PhD, LAT, LPC, NCC, Northern Arapaho.

Contact Cindy Sagoe for details: cindy-sagoe@uiowa.edu

Date and Time: 
April 28, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Webinar
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
 
Webinar: Let's talk about commercial tobacco: Comics, to do lists, and resources

Webinar: Let's talk about commercial tobacco: Comics, to do lists, and resources

Presented by the Southwest Tribal Tobacco Coalition. 

Date and Time: 
April 29, 2021 - 9:00am to April 30, 2021 - 9:59am
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Webinar
 
Mental Health First Aid - Adult curriculum

Mental Health First Aid - Adult curriculum

The EWAHEC has a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to train Mental Health First Aid.

Please note that our grant limits us to train in Washington State, in the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties.

Some key points for you:

  • We will be training through September 30, 2021
  • Training is 100% virtual for the time being due to COVID
    • We hope to offer in-person training in the spring/summer of 20201, it all depends on COVID
  • Training is FREE to you
  • Training is scheduled on a date and time that works for your organization
    • We work during business hours, after hours, and on weekends
  • The minimum class size is 5 people, and the maximum class size is 20 people
    • If you have more than 20 people that you want to have trained, we are happy to host as many trainings as it takes

To request a training for your group or organization, please scroll farther down the page and complete the fillable form.

To join a training that has been scheduled and is open to anyone, please scroll even farther down the page and complete that form.

Date and Time: 
April 29, 2021 - 8:00am to 2:30pm
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Virtual
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
 
Webinar: Preventing adolescent depression: Introduction to the blues program in the context of COVID-19

Webinar: Preventing adolescent depression: Introduction to the blues program in the context of COVID-19

Adolescent depression has been of great concern to prevention practitioners especially given the challenges presented by the pandemic and the stress it has put on young people. This webinar will introduce the research base for adolescent depression prevention interventions. Dr. Paul Rohde will provide an overview of one intervention, the Blues Program, which applies a cognitive-behavioral approach to preventing adolescent depression. The webinar will also highlight how this program can be applied to individual settings.

By the end of the webinar, participants will:
1. Gain an understanding of the research base for adolescent depression prevention interventions.
2. Obtain a solid introduction to a cognitive-behavioral indicated prevention depression group intervention (Blues Program).
3. Consider how they can apply this intervention or components of the program to their specific settings.

AUDIENCE
Community and state-level prevention practitioners, allied health partners and community members working to prevent substance misuse in the Northwest Region (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington).

Date and Time: 
April 29, 2021 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Location: 
Webinar
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
 
Webinar: Youth mental health first aid training

Webinar: Youth mental health first aid training

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges and substance use disorders in young people. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to a young person who may be developing a mental health or substance use issue and help connect them to the appropriate care. 

First Aiders will complete a 2-hour self-paced class and then participate in a 5-hour instructor-led class using video conferencing via Zoom. 

Participants will be given access to the 2-hour self-paced class two weeks before the training. This is a prerequisite for the 5-hour Zoom training. The self-paced class will need to be completed at least 48 hours before the training. 

This training is interactive; please have a microphone and webcam.

Questions? Contact randyl.wilkins@prevention.org

Date and Time: 
April 30, 2021 - 10:00am to May 1, 2021 - 2:59pm
Location: 
Webinar
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