Products and Resources Catalog

  For individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, technology can provide greater independence and increased choice. Series Description Technology is a tool that we all use to navigate our schedules and homes and allows us access to information- this is not innovative – it is a way of life that many people take for granted. For others, such as people living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities it can be a vehicle that can provide greater independence and increased choice. This new series of 6 bi-weekly micro- trainings will focus on how existing technology can be used to help providers working with this community balance their workload more effectively while creating solutions for people living with IDD. This is a hands-on training that will demonstrate how to teach individuals living with IDD how to use mainstream technology to support individualized needs. Participants are encouraged to bring real-life examples of current needs (including their current technology).  The dates and topics for the training are as follows:    October 6, 2022 –  Managing Users – Individual User Solutions  To access slide deck, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording October 20, 2022 – Accessibility Options using an Android Smartphone  To access slide deck, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording November 10, 2022 – Accessibility Options using an iPhone Smartphone To access slide deck, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording January 5, 2023 – Around the House – Part 1  Slide deck coming soon! CLICK HERE to view the recording January 19, 2023 – Around the House – Part 2  Slide deck coming soon! CLICK HERE to view the recording Trainer Laurie Dale, Consultant, Personal Technology Solutions Ms. Dale is a nationally recognized speaker and consultant with over 30 years of experience on how-to-use technology to support and empower persons with disabilities.  Her company, Personal Technology Solutions, provides support for initiatives and projects to improve access to technologies for persons with disabilities including hands-on training. 

The current booklet: The Experience of Being a Non-Latinx Mental Health Professional Who Works with Latinx Clients: Providing Appropriate Transcultural Care is designed to provide means to increase health equity among Latinx populations. The main purpose is to: Describe approaches to recruit non-Latinx providers in our efforts to address Latinx health and behavioral health inequities. Provide strategies to increase the competency and proficiency of all providers who work with Latinx communities. Describe cultural themes to consider while providing mental health services for Hispanic and Latinx clients to increase practitioner’s cultural responsiveness. Identify strategies to approach mental health services for non-Latinx mental health providers.

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE We speak with Dr. Kira Mauseth about workplace stress and trauma for those working on crisis lines.  She also offers strategies on how to manage the impact of these on your wellbeing.   GUEST  Kira Mauseth, PhD Dr. Kira Mauseth is a practicing clinical psychologist who splits her professional time between seeing patients at Snohomish Psychology Associates, teaching as a Senior Instructor at Seattle University and serving as a co-lead for the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the WA State Department of Health. She also serves on the state’s Disaster Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC). Her work and research interests focus on resilience and recovery from trauma as well as well as disaster behavioral health. She has worked abroad extensively in disaster response and with first responders and health care workers throughout United States. Dr. Mauseth also conducts trainings and provides presentations to organizations and educational groups about disaster preparedness and resilience building within local communities.     HOST Christina N. Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Northwest MHTTC Co-Director Christina Clayton has been working in the behavioral health field since 1993 working with people and programs addressing severe mental health issues, substance use, co-occurring issues, chronic homelessness, integrated care, outreach, physical health, trauma and diversity/equity/inclusion topics. Christina has education and licenses/credentials in clinical social work, mental health and substance use.  She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Instructor for the University of Washington School of Social Work (MSW ’97).  Learn more about MHTTC Staff & Faculty   LEARN MORE Webinar recording and related resources PODCAST SERIES Discover other episodes in the Putting It Together series here. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Please join us for an informative and interactive discussion as we hear about efforts in Washington State to support implementing the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as well as the first Native and Strong Lifeline in the country.    GUESTS Tina Orwall, MSW Washington State Representative, 33rd District Tina has represented the 33rd district since 2009. Tina has worked with all levels of government to help embrace best practices to better serve the community. Her 20 years of experience working in the public mental health system, as well as her expertise in strategic planning in workforce development and affordable housing have established her as a valued legislator and community leader. See her full bio.     Lucilla Mendoza, MSW, CPP Lucilla works with the Washington State Health Care Authority as a Tribal Behavioral Health Administrator in Tribal Affairs, which provides support and communication with tribes and tribal-related organizations for American Indian and Alaska Native health care. Lucilla is involved in a myriad of Tribal activities, meetings and collaborations with organizations like Volunteers of America Western Washington, the Tribal Centric Behavioral Health Advisory Board, the American Indian Health Commission, the Washington State Department of Health, the Tribal 988 Crisis Response Improvement Strategy Subcommittee, the Washington Monthly Tribal Meeting, and the American Indian and Alaska Native Opioid Response Workgroup.   Rochelle Williams, MS Rochelle is the Tribal Operations Manager with Volunteers of America Western Washington. She is an enrolled member of the Ehattesaht First Nation and a descendant of the Tulalip Tribes. Rochelle helps run the recently-launched 988 Native and Strong Lifeline as well as the Washington Indian Behavioral Health Hub, a central resource point for those affiliated with the Native American and Alaska Native Communities.   HOST Christina N. Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Northwest MHTTC Co-Director Christina Clayton has been working in the behavioral health field since 1993 working with people and programs addressing severe mental health issues, substance use, co-occurring issues, chronic homelessness, integrated care, outreach, physical health, trauma and diversity/equity/inclusion topics. Christina has education and licenses/credentials in clinical social work, mental health and substance use.  She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Instructor for the University of Washington School of Social Work (MSW ’97).  Learn more about MHTTC Staff & Faculty   LEARN MORE Webinar recording and related resources PODCAST SERIES Discover other episodes in the Putting It Together series here. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Join us as we discuss with Sherronda Jamerson, MA, CDP, how to navigate unconscious racism and create a safe environment where clients of color can be seen fully, as they are, without pretense.   GUEST Sherronda Jamerson, MA, CDP Sherronda Jamerson obtained a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology in 2012 from City University College in Seattle, WA, and became certified as a Chemical Dependency Professional in 2007. Her experiences include developing, implementing, and presenting EDI trainings to associations of healthcare professionals, healthcare providers, schools, and community-based organizations. She has also presented at state and national behavioral health conferences on the topics of DEI and Healthcare Equity. She presents with confidence and passion.       HOST Christina N. Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Northwest MHTTC Co-Director Christina Clayton has been working in the behavioral health field since 1993 working with people and programs addressing severe mental health issues, substance use, co-occurring issues, chronic homelessness, integrated care, outreach, physical health, trauma and diversity/equity/inclusion topics. Christina has education and licenses/credentials in clinical social work, mental health and substance use.  She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Instructor for the University of Washington School of Social Work (MSW ’97).  Learn more about MHTTC Staff & Faculty   LEARN MORE Webinar recording and related resources PODCAST SERIES Discover other episodes in the Putting It Together series here. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Join us as we discuss how race impacts therapeutic relationships and how providers can show up for their clients of color.   GUEST Sherronda Jamerson, MA, CDP Sherronda Jamerson obtained a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology in 2012 from City University College in Seattle, WA, and became certified as a Chemical Dependency Professional in 2007. Her experiences include developing, implementing, and presenting EDI trainings to associations of healthcare professionals, healthcare providers, schools, and community-based organizations. She has also presented at state and national behavioral health conferences on the topics of DEI and Healthcare Equity. She presents with confidence and passion.       HOST Christina N. Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Northwest MHTTC Co-Director Christina Clayton has been working in the behavioral health field since 1993 working with people and programs addressing severe mental health issues, substance use, co-occurring issues, chronic homelessness, integrated care, outreach, physical health, trauma and diversity/equity/inclusion topics. Christina has education and licenses/credentials in clinical social work, mental health and substance use.  She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Instructor for the University of Washington School of Social Work (MSW ’97).  Learn more about MHTTC Staff & Faculty   LEARN MORE Webinar recording and related resources PODCAST SERIES Discover other episodes in the Putting It Together series here. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

This is a recording of Session 1 in Fostering our Health Equity Literacy. The first installment is “An Introduction: How the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards (CLAS) Can Elevate Our School Mental Health Equity Commitments.” This session took place on November 29, 2022. Presenters Yesmina Luchsinger, MS, Dr. Suganya Sockalingam, and Scott van Loo introduced the CLAS standards and explained why they should be adapted to school mental health contexts. This series overviews the CLAS standards and provides broad goals for ensuring cultural and linguistic appropriateness within the school mental health care system. In Session 1, presenters established how to integrate CLAS into our school mental health programs to maximize our commitment to health equity. The trainings are designed for state, district, county and local leadership, and any organization that provides mental health services.

This is a recording of Session 2 in Fostering our Health Equity Literacy.  The session “Deeper Dive into the CLAS Standards: Mapping Health Equity Literacy onto Our Education and School Mental Health Systems” took place on December 6, 2022. Presenters Dr. Suganya Sockalingam and Scott van Loo delved deeper into what the adaptation of CLAS Standards to School Mental Health Systems would look like.                                                                         In Session 2, presenters explained the different standards, identified elements that are essential to adapt these standards, and explored how they might be implemented in different systems and settings. The recorded training includes ways to identify champions and tips to elicit feedback to adapt the standards in a collective, collaborative way. This series is for state, district, county and local leadership, and any organization that provides mental health services.

This is a recording of Part 2 in the Getting Grief-Ready at Work: A Starter Kit Workshop Series, that took place on December 5, 2022. In this workshop series, the Pacific Southwest MHTTC's School Mental Health Field Director, Leora Wolf-Prusan, EdD, Dr. David J Schonfeld of the National Center for School Crisis & Bereavement, and Mary Pauline Diaz-Frasene of the Dinner Party teamed up to lead a text-study exploration of Fostering Grief Ready Workplaces: A Starter Kit for Mental Health and School Mental Health Leadership.   This Starter Kit offers a review of essential guidelines and evidence-based practices to cultivate a grief-sensitive culture. The workshop series is a dynamic accompaniment for the Starter Kit and is intended to serve anyone interested in being grief sensitive, including leaders, providers, and professionals.   Part 2 in the Starter Kit Workshop Series offers opportunities to hear questions, discussion, and discourse on the following: •    Implementation Science and Grief Readiness at Work: The Stages to Navigating and Confronting Loss at Work •    Being a Manager, Supervisor, or Leader in the Context of Loss •    Crafting a Grief Readiness Plan (including: Exploring your Bereavement Leave Policies

About the Community of Practice:  In a crisis, school mental health leaders help a school community build a collective coping system; navigate overwhelming situations; and stay attuned to how various members are activated by different events, experience shared events differently, and have varying recovery and renewal needs. And, this work can be incredibly overwhelming, lonely, and isolating. It doesn’t have to be though: our greatest source of support comes from creating space to resource ourselves, resource each other, and to then resource the school communities we lead.   Join the Southeast MHTTC for the first session in a three-part coaching series for school leaders. Facilitated by the School Crisis Recovery & Renewal project, we are offering three sessions to engage in self & collective reflection. The series is an extended learning opportunity following Parts 1-6 of the collective trauma webinar series; you do not need to have attended all the webinars to attend the CoP, though it is highly recommended. You can view parts 1-6 here.   What can you expect from these CoP sessions? Application of theory, interactive breakouts, peer coaching, and bringing the frameworks to life (including workshopping how to translate framework language like “healing” into the contexts and communities in which you lead).   Session Overview:  Session 3 focuses on our school mental health crisis renewal leadership skills and approaches. We will provide a dialogue space to explore how to lead from a trauma-organized stance to a “healing-organized” stance. We will also discuss how to partner with faith based organizations, students, and diverse voices in the aftermath of a crisis.   Session Objectives:  Enhance knowledge, skills and capacities related to school crisis recovery & renewal leadership Identify 1-3 practices to begin or continue implementing that strengthen a trauma-informed crisis leadership approach

This infographic summarizes the impact of the South Southwest MHTTC in the 2021-2022 grant year, including activities through the core grant and the school supplement.

At this session of the 2022 ABC Summit, representatives different divisions of TEA share ways they are partnering to support school mental health and highlight different resources available to local districts and campuses. Representatives include the Director for Restorative Discipline Practices, Program Manager for Counselor Support, Program Manager for Special Education, State Coordinator from the Highly Mobile and At-Risk Division, and the State Coordinator from the Project AWARE Expansion Consortium.   Download the handout TIER Mental Health Module Guide TIER Behavior Module Guide

The following manual provides clinicians from differing backgrounds and disciplines with information on Hispanic and Latinx youth experiencing a first episode of psychosis (FEP). The main objectives include: Providing an overview of the current literature regarding early psychosis specific to Hispanic and Latinx youth and differences with the rest of the United States population. Discussing clinician growth and awareness in their ability to assess and explore cultural/ ethnic identity, engage clients and families, and build rapport. Reviewing current evidence-based psychosocial and pharmacological interventions for FEP and applicability to this unique population.

The goal of this guide is to increase the awareness and abilities of mental health care providers in their use of cultural elements by promoting the use of culturally appropriate formulations when treating Latinos with mental health disorders. Current research findings inform this guide on the impact of cultural factors on the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders and therapeutic relationships.   Download the PowerPoint slide here. 

  This series helps participants to practice mindfulness-based exercises, led by a facilitator. Event Description This series will expand on the evidence-based practices that have been introduced in prior series. Participants will have the opportunity to review and practice mindfulness-based exercises, led by a facilitator. Each month will feature a mindfulness theme with supportive practices. Participants can register for and attend any number of sessions. The same link will be used for all sessions.  Week 1- Meditation for Monkey-Mind To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 2- Breathing & Visualization Techniques 1 To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 3- Breathing & Visualization Techniques 2 To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 4- Creative Mindfulness Through Art 1 To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 5- Creative Mindfulness Through Art 2 To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 6- Somatic Experiences 1 To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 7- Somatic Experiences 2 To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 8- Self-Compassion To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above Recording coming soon! Trainer Christina Ruggerio, Masters of Counseling Psychology, Registered Psychoterapist

About this series: The Great Lakes ATTC and MHTTC are excited to offer these introductory training videos on the use of SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment). This series includes three simulated patient recordings with each portraying a realistic scenario focusing on one part of the SBIRT screening process (brief intervention, initiating brief treatment, referral to treatment).   The Great Lakes ATTC and MHTTC also offer live virtual trainings on SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing (MI). These trainings take place on a recurring basis throughout the year, and they are perfect for those who are new to MI and SBIRT, as well as practitioners who are interested in refreshing their knowledge and skills in an interactive virtual learning environment. Check out our 2023 Motivational Interviewing and SBIRT Training Schedule landing page for more information and to register!   Watch the Introduction to Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Training Video. (57 min.)     Watch the Introduction to SBIRT for FQHCs Training Video. (18 min.) This video presents supplementary introductory information specific to FQHCs. It is recommended everyone watch the full intro video first.      Watch the SBIRT: A Brief Intervention for Alcohol & Cannabis Use Simulated Patient Training. (15 min.)     Watch the SBIRT: Initiating Brief Treatment for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Simulated Patient Training Video. (18 min.)     Watch the SBIRT: Referral to Treatment Simulated Patient Training Video. (18 min.)     Don't forget to subscribe to the official YouTube channel of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC, The Great Lakes Current! We upload brand new content and resources every week that help support the SUD, behavioral health, mental health, and prevention workforces of our region. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so that you can be the first to access new content as soon as it's available!

  Many believe that technology can help address the behavioral health workforce crisis. Learn how by viewing these resources.  This is the November session from our ongoing Workshop Wednesday series. To access slide deck, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description During COVID-19, many providers found themselves forced to use technology to be able to meet their client’s needs while addressing the pandemic’s unique restrictions.    Many organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), now believe that technology can help address the behavioral health workforce crisis.    Technology has opened a new frontier in mental health support and data collection. Mobile devices like cell phones, smartphones, and tablets are giving the public, providers, doctors, and researchers new ways to access help, monitor progress, and increase understanding of mental well-being.    Join us for November’s Workshop Wednesday as Laurie Dale, a nationally known technology expert, working in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities, explains how to utilize off-the-shelf technology to affordably support direct care staff and people with disabilities. This presentation will focus on how small to mid-size agencies can take advantage of off-the-shelf technology to assist management in developing efficient strategies that support staff with routine duties and their remote support interactions.  Trainer Laurie Dale, Consultant, Personal Technology Solutions Ms. Dale is a nationally recognized speaker and consultant with over 30 years of experience in how-to-use technology to support and empower persons with disabilities.  Her company, Personal Technology Solutions, provides support for initiatives and projects to improve access to technologies for persons with disabilities including hands-on training. 

Building a strong sense of ethics and boundaries is essential to peer youth providers’ professional development, and to developing the emerging workforce as a whole. This resource provides an overview of ethics and boundaries for those in youth peer provider roles. Employing clear definitions and multi-media exercises, this resource can be used by individuals, groups, or supervisors to support peer providers’ understanding and application of ethics and boundaries.

Youth peer providers can use this tip sheet to learn more about bringing trauma-informed principles into their work. The tip sheet defines trauma-informed care and offers concrete examples of what it might look like in common scenarios. It also poses reflection questions to help youth peer providers identify and apply trauma-informed practices. Read this tip sheet to deepen your understanding of themes such as safety, trustworthiness, transparency, empowerment, voice and choice, collaboration and mutuality, and more.

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, we talk with Dr. Akansha Vaswani-Bye and Sarah Fikre about their experiences, career paths thus far and what inspires and motivates them to keep pushing for a more equitable landscape in the mental health field. They also discuss how the Social Justice and Inclusion track in the Mental Health Institute will help providers understand that by taking a Social Justice and Inclusion approach to mental health care, we can challenge disparities and inequities in order to provide the most effective and culturally appropriate care for our patients. Listen to learn about the available sessions in the Social Justice and Inclusion Track, how Akansha and Sarah became involved in this work, and what their hopes are for the Mental Health Institute. GUESTS Akansha Vaswani-Bye, PhD Akansha Vaswani Bye, PhD, is an Acting Assistant Professor in the SPIRIT Lab (stands for Supporting Psychosis Innovation through Research, Implementation and Training) at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She grew up in Mumbai and her first learnings as a professional came from individuals and families navigating developmental disabilities. Early in her career, she was introduced to the principles of family-centered care, early intervention, and community-based advocacy. Her interest in narrative practices and systemic change has been at the forefront as she moved into spaces as a researcher, clinician, consultant, and trainer. Her doctoral work focused on drivers of institutional corruption in psychiatry and solutions for reform, particularly the practice of deprescribing and rational prescribing grounded in informed consent. Her current research and implementation work is focused on supporting communities impacted by psychosis, building the family peer workforce, and developing and disseminating culturally responsive principles and practices. She is particularly interested in non-pathologizing interventions and interventions that account for the impact of structural and social determinants of health. Currently, her clinical work is located at the Madison Clinic, a primary care clinic for people living with HIV/AIDS.    Sarah Fikre Sarah is a Research Study Coordinator in the SPIRIT Lab, primarily working with Dr. Vaswani-Bye in supporting the newly launched Mental Health Institute. Before joining the SPIRIT Lab, she worked as a Research Assistant at the Icahn School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, supporting an ongoing NIH-funded research study investigating the effects of supermarket discounts on shopping, food intake, body weight, and health status. She received her BA in Psychology at Columbia University in 2022 and plans to apply to medical school with the hopes of becoming a Psychiatrist and improving mental health outcomes of underserved communities.   HOST Christina N. Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Northwest MHTTC Co-Director Christina Clayton has been working in the behavioral health field since 1993 working with people and programs addressing severe mental health issues, substance use, co-occurring issues, chronic homelessness, integrated care, outreach, physical health, trauma and diversity/equity/inclusion topics. Christina has education and licenses/credentials in clinical social work, mental health and substance use.  She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Instructor for the University of Washington School of Social Work (MSW ’97).  Learn more about MHTTC Staff & Faculty   LEARN MORE Mental Health Institute for Washington State Providers PODCAST SERIES Discover other episodes in the Putting It Together series here. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

The Great Lakes MHTTC in partnership with People Incorporated Mental Health Services of Minnesota is pleased to offer this new training video on de-escalation. The video explains the importance of de-escalation and provides evidence-based de-escalation practices for service providers and mental health professionals. The content of the video was researched, compiled, and recorded by People Incorporated Training Institute.    

The Great Lakes MHTTC in partnership with People Incorporated Mental Health Services of Minnesota is pleased to offer this new training video on trauma-informed practices. The video explains the importance of using a trauma-informed approach when helping those affected by trauma and provides helpful information on the appropriate use of trauma-informed practices for service providers and mental health professionals. The content of the video was researched, compiled, and recorded by People Incorporated Training Institute.    

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE Idaho is consistently among the states with the highest suicide rates. In 2019, Idaho had the 11th highest suicide rate in the U.S., with a rate of 20.4 per 100,00 people, more than 1.5 times the national average.  Healthcare clinicians in Idaho play a vital role in helping build resilient individuals and communities to bolster suicide prevention. Evidence demonstrates that, "overall, 64 percent of patients made some type of healthcare visit within a month before attempting suicide, 38 percent of patients within a week, and nearly 95 percent within a year."* Often, community members with mental health challenges present to primary care with alternative medical concerns and complaints. These visits provide the perfect opportunity to screen for suicide risk and intervene appropriately. In an effort to help improve suicide care in the state, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Suicide Prevention Program partnered with the Northwest MHTTC to provide access to the online course, "All Patients Safe." Watch this recorded webinar to hear about this partnership and Idaho's system-wide efforts including: How Idaho launched this initiative Suicide awareness and prevention efforts across the State Results and outcomes of Idaho's initiative Lessons and recommendations for other communities, States, etc.   What is All Patients Safe? All Patients Safe is a three-hour or six-hour interactive, self-paced training course designed to provide the necessary tools to medical providers and client-facing staff for preventing and educating patients about suicide. This course was developed in response to the public health crisis that is suicide by leading experts and health care organizations through Forefront Suicide Prevention (University of WA).  All Patients Safe offers an engaging and informative option for providers and client-facing staff to become better skilled at suicide prevention. Perspectives of real patients coupled with practical skills help medical providers transfer what they learn to their practice and community. Each self-paced training module includes: Real patient stories Model provider-patient interactions Interactive patient exercises with feedback   * Ahmedani, et al. Racial/Ethnic Differences in Health Care Visits Made Before Suicide Attempt Across the United States, MED CARE 53, Issue 5, 430-435 (2015), https://doi.org/10.1097/MLR.0000000000000335 AND Ahmedani, et al.  Health Care Contacts in the Year Before Suicide Death, J GEN INTERN MED 29, 870–877 (2014), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-014-2767-3.   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Presentation slides All Patients Safe Online Training Registration Free All Patients Safe Registration for Washington State Providers New All Patients Safe Courses Washington State Department of Health Suicide Prevention Training Resources for Health Professionals Textbook: Suicide Prevention by Christine Yu Moutier, Anthony R. Pisani & Stephen M. Stahl - mentioned during webinar Suicide Prevention Resources - A compilation of resources from the Northwest MHTTC   Related Northwest MHTTC Recorded Webinars: Maximizing Therapeutic Alliance in Suicide Risk Assessment, Management, and Treatment Overview of Clinical Suicidology: Theories, Assessment, Interventions, and Treatments  Navigating the Tough Stuff: LGBTQ Suicide Awareness for Families Navigating the Tough Stuff: LGBTQ Suicide Prevention for Families   FACILITATORS Betsy Hammar, MS  Program Specialist, Suicide Prevention Program Center for Drug Overdose and Suicide Prevention  Division of Public Health Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Betsy came to her work in suicide prevention through a lifelong passion for public service and individual wellness. Her diverse skill set developed first through business management, then non-profit management, allows her to negotiate a broad spectrum of relationships, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement. Her background includes almost ten years at the American Red Cross, supporting volunteers who deliver vital disaster response services, and the supporting services of operational and fund-raising activities. Because Idaho’s Suicide Prevention State Plan approach involves a heavy public-private element, her work at the state’s Department of Health & Welfare entails much more than education. Her business acumen facilitates projects and programs that require voluntary participation of individuals and organizations all across the state and State Plan advisory groups stand up initiatives to reduce suicide through categories like Capacity Building & Infrastructure, Advocacy & Policy, Suicide Care/Zero Suicide. Betsy also sits on the Advisory Committee for PCORI funded research to explore the role of Caring Contacts in the medical setting.   Ali Shields, LMSW Project AWARE Coordinator, Idaho Lives Project   Ali is the project coordinator for the ID-AWARE Project. Ali started her career with the Idaho Lives Project, as a regional coordinator (2018). She is well-versed in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies that specifically apply to integration at the school-level. In 2020, Ali transitioned from this position to her current position as coordinator for the ID-AWARE Project. This has expanded her focus from primarily suicide to more generalized mental health fundamental integration. Ali’s passion for mental health and suicide prevention/intervention began in 2009, as a psychiatric technician at Intermountain Hospital. From this work, she began seeking degrees in social work. Ali completed her graduate-level internship with St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, where she worked primarily with suicidal adolescent populations. Ali obtained her bachelor’s in social work from Boise State University (Boise, Idaho) in 2016, as well as her master’s in social work, with a specialization in community mental health, from Northwest Nazarene University (Nampa, Idaho) in 2017. Ali is a certified Sources of Strength and SPFI (Suicide Prevention Fundamentals Instruction) school gatekeeper trainer. She also received ASIST (Applied Suicide Prevention Skills Training) training in September 2018.   Ben Skaggs, LCSW Program Specialist, Division of Behavioral Health Ben works for The Department of Health and Welfare Division of Behavioral Health in the Quality Assurance unit as a program specialist. In addition to his work on the Suicide Prevention (KPA), he is an LCSW graduate from Northwest University (2010) and has worked with focuses in Substance Use Disorders and treatment, private practice mental health and more recently in helping with the Mobile Crisis Response development within the state of Idaho.   Jennifer Tachell, M.Ed./Ed.S. Behavior Consultant, West Ada School District Jennifer is a Behavior Consultant for the West Ada School District, where she helps school teams and teachers build capacity to support all students academically and behaviorally. Previously, Jennifer has been a school counselor in the Boise School District, the statewide lead PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Tier 1 trainer with the Idaho Positive Behavior Network, and a psychiatric technician in adolescent residential psychiatric treatment. She has extensive experience in the areas of school counseling, coaching, PBIS implementation, Response to Intervention/MTSS, professional development, behavioral management, and curriculum design. Jennifer has a B.A. in Psychology, an M.Ed. in Education, and Ed.S. degrees in both Health Science and Educational Leadership. She maintains certification as a K-12 school counselor and as a K-12 principal. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

Mental health training in the workplace can be “culture changing.” The goal of such trainings should be to open conversations about mental health, to normalize its prevalence in the workplace; and to equip people with tools to create a safe, engaged, productive workplace. This course is designed to educate people on common mental illnesses, symptoms and behaviors associated with mental health conditions. In addition, we focus on stigma surrounding mental health and serious mental illness and how to combat it as well as how to approach people experiencing difficulty with their mental health. The aim of mental health awareness training is to help participants recognize potential signs of distress. The idea is not for them to become experts in mental health, but to identify if someone may need support, to express empathy and point the individual towards potential resources.   This module along with the rest of its series (Behavioral Health and Substance Use Awareness in the Workplace) are available on HealtheKnowledge. Learn more about HealtheKnowledge & sign up for modules here: HealtheKnowledge Courses