Outreach Academy

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Outreach Academy
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September 22 -23 and September 29 - 30

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is sponsoring a four-day, virtual- format Outreach Academy for homeless outreach workers, September 22-23 and 29-30. The training will be provided using Zoom.

About the academy

The Outreach Academy is for direct service providers who conduct outreach to individuals who are experiencing homelessness and also living with a mental health condition, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), or Co-occurring disorder.

This training will help attendees to gain the resources and knowledge they need to :

Safely and successfully conduct outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness
Increase staff retention,
Build knowledge and skills for those supervising individuals who take part in this work, including peers.

Training will be provided by nationally recognized staff of the CSH (Corporation for Supportive Housing), AHP (Advocates for Human Potential), and local subject matter experts. This virtual event will be managed through the Center for Continuing Education at the University of Washington.

Planned activities include:

De-escalation
Self-Care
Harm Reduction,
Trauma-Informed Supervision
Elevating the work of peers.

Agenda

Week 1:September 22 and 23

Outreach and de-escalation
Targeted population: senior outreach
Self-care training
Mental health 101

Week 2: September 29 and 30

Harm reduction
Trauma- informed supervision
Housing resources
Case management
Police department, emergency department, and provider best practices

Questions?

Please contact Lisa Bennett-Perry at Lisa.bennett-perry@hca.wa.gov

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

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