Our center provides free training and resources to support & strengthen the mental health workforce in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and beyond. |
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Every June we commemorate
Pride Month, a time to celebrate the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights and the incredible contributions this vibrant community has made to the world. We honor the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, a pivotal moment that ignited the LGBTQ+ equality movement, and recognize the power of celebrating diversity in creating a more supportive environment for everyone.
In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, our Network shares our resources supporting LGBTQ+ mental health. These resources are for professionals, the community, and allies. You can also visit our June Observances page to find additional resources and other observances throughout June, including Men's Health Month and PTSD Awareness Month.
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| PrEP Talk: Enabling Mental Health Professionals to Lead in Prevention |
Monday, June 17th — 1 :30- 3:00 PM Pacific |
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) refers to medications for HIV-negative people to prevent them from becoming HIV-infected. Behavioral health treatment settings offer opportunities for identifying the need for PrEP and linking clients to services. Our third session of our Sexual Health series will provide information about the effectiveness of PrEP for reducing risk of acquiring HIV and describe criteria for eligibility and best practices for initiating and monitoring persons receiving PrEP prescriptions.
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Landlord Behavior and Behavioral Health:
Dealing with Difficult Landlords |
Thursday, June 20th — 10:00 - 11:30 AM Pacific |
The landlord-tenant relationship has evolved considerably in the last 50-some years, and yet housing providers sometimes still behave like feudal lords of the land. A tenant who does not understand the actual terms of the modern rental relationship can be swayed by what sound like convincing statements or directives from their landlords, which actually are not in accord with current law at all. In this 90-minute webinar, we will discuss working with landlords and property managers and owners who flout the law and make tenants believe genuine issues don't matter.
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Screening, Assessment, and Brief Interventions for Eating Disorders
in Community Mental Health Settings |
Thursday, July 25th — 9:30- 11:00 AM Pacific |
Eating disorders are common mental health disorders that can negatively affect quality of life and can be fatal. It is important for clinicians to be able to recognize individuals with disordered eating and help them get the treatment they need. In this presentation, we will review what eating disorders are, who and how to screen, initial interventions, when to consider referring an individual for additional support, and how to help caregivers who may be supporting someone with an eating disorder.
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Supervising Peer Recovery Support Professionals |
Monday, July 1st — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Pacific |
Peer support specialists and other lived-experience professionals provide a valuable service by drawing on their own experiences with recovery to inspire others, model effective coping strategies, and support engagement in services. However, supervising them presents unique challenges due to the specific nature of their roles and the central role that their personal experiences play in their work with others. Through this webinar, you will gain insights into the complexities and unique challenges that may arise when supervising these professionals and how best to support them in the peer role.
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The Therapeutic Use of Humor in Treatment
and Recovery | Register |
Wednesday, June 5th — 8 - 10:00 AM Pacific |
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Prevention in a Time of Changing Cannabis Policies, Products, and Potency | Register |
Tuesday, June 4th — 8 - 9:30 AM Pacific |
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Intimate Partner Violence Among Birthing People: Rural–Urban Differences & Implications | Register |
Monday, June 3rd — 10 - 11:00 AM Pacific |
Behavior Maintenance Approaches in Clinical and Community Settings Workshop | Register |
Tuesday, June 4th — 8 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific |
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Addressing the opioid crisis in American Indian/Alaska Native communities | Register |
Monday, June 3rd — 12 - 1:00 PM Pacific |
Introduction to Hoarding Disorder | Register |
Wednesday, June 5th — 11 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific |
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The guide, presented by the Evidence-based Continuum Framework for General Health Integration in Behavioral Health, helps clinics initiate and develop operational plans to achieve effective, evidence-based integration. |
Although we now know what works in suicide prevention and suicide care, much of this knowledge is not being translated into practice at health systems across the country. This report describes the basic elements of suicide care that should be standard in health care settings. |
This 6-module course will equip behavioral health providers with information and practice tips to improve services for LGBTQ+ people in their care. |
This SAMHSA Supplemental Research Bulletin reviews the mental health and substance use-related (behavioral health) effects of climate-related disasters on individuals and communities. It explores the connections between extreme weather and behavioral health issues and conditions and ways to foster resilience in impacted communities. |
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We acknowledge the unceded ancestral homelands and traditional territories of Indigenous peoples who have been here since time immemorial across our Region spanning Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. May we honor their spirit and heritage while working for justice in their communities. To learn more about the land you live on, visit Native Land.
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Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Lydia Chwastiak, MD, MPH and Christina Clayton, LICSW, SUDP - Co-Directors 325 - 9th Avenue, Box 359911, Seattle, WA 98104-2499 |
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This work is supported by grant SM 081721 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and content expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), SAMHSA, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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