Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kids Mental Health Pierce County Linking arms to improve children’s mental health in Pierce County ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Search](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/search/) - Search Search for: - [IDD - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/) - IDD - Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesAutism/Developmental Disabilities Resources in the South Sound and Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration – Providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want through development and implementation of public policies. DDA waiver service overview: Individual & Family Services Basic Plus Children’s Intensive In-Home Behavioral Supports - [BIPOC – Black / Indigenous / People of Color](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/bipoc-black-indigenous-people-of-color/) - Black/Indigenous/People of Color – BIPOC ResourcesAsia Pacific Cultural Center Being The Village is a culturally specific support group that caters to Black mothers and is welcome to mothers of color. Consejo Counseling and Referral Service brings healing, health and hope to communities through holistic, culturally, and linguistically competent behavioral health services and advocacy. Deconstructing the - [Inpatient & Outpatient Services](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/inpatient-outpatient-services/) - Inpatient Mental Health Services for Youth and Families Children’s Long-Term Inpatient Program (CLIP) CLIP is the most intensive inpatient psychiatric treatment available to WA State residents, ages 5-18 years of age. There are five programs and a total of 84 beds across Washington State. Youth ages 5-18 with a severe psychiatric disorder are eligible for - [Find a Provider](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/find-a-provider/) - Find a ProviderPierce County Road Map to Youth Mental Health Services.pdf South Sound 2-1-1: For help finding Behavioral Health services and resources in Pierce County South Sound 2-1-1 can also help you find other community services and resources. All calls are confidential. To find the resources you need, simply dial 2-1-1 The South Sound 211 call center - [2025 Pierce County School Based Mental Health Summit](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/pierce-county-school-based-mental-health-summit-2/) - >>VISIT THE PHOTO GALLERY - [Parent/Guardian Resources](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/parent-guardian-resources/) - Parent/Guardian ResourcesA Common Voice. C.O.P.E. Project Offers family classes to help with communication between family members that experience behavioral health issues. More information can be found at: https://www.acommonvoice.org/ For more questions or information contact them at contact@acommonvoice.org or 253.537.2145 Family Initiated Treatment (FIT) school-based toolkit designed to help educators, providers, and families better understand and navigate youth behavioral - [SURVEY: Inform Pierce County Behavioral Health Strategy](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/inform-pierce-county-behavioral-health-strategy/) - Your feedback is essential! We also encourage you to share this survey with other leaders, policymakers, and subject matter experts within your organization and network. - [Building Strong Foundations: Rethinking Mental Health for Boys and Young Men](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/building-strong-foundations-rethinking-mental-health-for-boys-and-young-men/) - VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW! Featuring Dr. Lucas McIntyre Boys and young men often experience mental health challenges differently and are less likely to seek help due to stigma, social expectations, and gaps in how systems engage them. This webinar explores how we can rethink our approaches to better support their mental health and well-being from an early age. - [Creating Connections Summer Therapy Group](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/creating-connections-summer-therapy-group/) - Through this collaboration, Mary Bridges Youth Engagement Services (YES) will be providing Creating Connections Summer Therapy Groups that will be offered at multiple Boys & Girls Club locations, creating safe, supportive spaces for teens to build skills and connect with peers. - [Youth Mental Health in Pierce County: Services, Access, and Guidance for Families](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/youth-mental-health-in-pierce-county-services-access-and-guidance-for-families/) - VIDEO AVAILABLE!! Join us for an informative and engaging webinar highlighting youth behavioral health services available across Pierce County. - [Pierce County Youth Provider Networking Breakfast and Celebration](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/pierce-county-youth-provider-networking-breakfast-and-celebration/) - SEE THE PHOTOS AND VIDEO!! Youth-serving and behavioral health providers from across Pierce County for a morning of connection, reflection, and celebration at our Youth Provider Networking Breakfast Celebration. - [K–12 School Behavioral Health Questionnaire](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/k-12-school-behavioral-health-questionnaire/) - K–12 School Behavioral Health project - [Building Successful Networks in Pierce County](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/building-successful-networks-in-pierce-county/) - Groups of people and organizations connected by shared values, vision, and actions—are proving to be one of the most powerful tools communities have to stay resilient in challenging times. - [Partner of Excellence Award](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/partner-of-excellence-award/) - Nominate Someone Who Makes a Difference! Help us recognize a partner who embodies compassion, leadership, and dedication to transforming the children’s mental health system—one relationship, one idea, and one young person at a time. 📅 Nomination Deadline: April 20, 2026 - [Child Abuse Prevention Webinar](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/child-abuse-prevention-webinar/) - VIDEO AVAILABLE! Speaker Lindsay Finney, LICSW Manager of Children's Advocacy Center of Pierce County - [Other Resources](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/other-resources/) - Other Resources A Common Voice. C.O.P.E. Project Offers family classes to help with communication between family members that experience behavioral health issues. More information can be found at: https://www.acommonvoice.org/ For more questions or information contact them at contact@acommonvoice.org or 253.537.2145 Black, Indigenous & People of Color Mental Health Resources Website: https://namiseattle.org/bipoc-mental-health-resources/ Children and Youth with Special - [Preventing Behavioral Health Crisis for Neurodiverse Populations-It's No Joke!](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/preventing-behavioral-health-crisis-for-neurodiverse-populations/) - VIDEO AVAILABLE! Resource highlight webinar with Behavior Bridges. Laura O'Rourke and Dr. Jonathan Ojeda will provide information and answer questions from the community. - [Virtual Care, Real Connection: Best Practices for Youth Telehealth](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/virtual-care-real-connection-best-practices-for-youth-telehealth/) - VIDEO AVAILABLE! As virtual behavioral health care continues to expand, providers, schools, care coordinators, and youth‑serving professionals play a crucial role in ensuring that telehealth is engaging, accessible, safe, and responsive to the diverse needs of young people. - [Supporting Youth and Families in Grief](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/supporting-youth-and-families-in-grief/) - WATCH THE VIDEO! This session is especially valuable for: • Case managers • Social workers • Direct service providers • Educators and youth‑serving professionals • Anyone supporting children, teens, and families experiencing grief - [Substance Use Disorder](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/substance-use-disorder/) - Youth Treatment Referral Guide Crisis Lines: Pierce County Crisis Line: 1-800-576-7764 Teen Link: 1-866-TEENLINK|1-866-833-6546 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Outpatient Treatment The Center for Substance Abuse Recovery – MDC 253-593-2740 712 Fawcett Ave. Suite 201 Tacoma, WA 98402 Walk-in Assessment Monday-Friday 8 AM – 4 PM or call to schedule. Does not offer - [Insurance](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/commercial-insurance-behavioral-health-resources/) - Commercial Insurance for Behavioral HealthAetna Health IncWebsite: https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/mental-emotional-health.html Aetna has an online Directory of Health Care Professionals which include their contracted Behavioral Health Professionals who specialize in mental illness, addiction and other conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, etc. Behavioral Health Provider Search: https://www.aetna.com/dsepublic/#/contentPage?page=providerBehavioralHealth&site_id=dse&language=en RegenceWebsite: https://www.regence.com/provider/home Behavioral Health Provider Search: https://www.regence.com/provider/behavioral-health-providers Request a Regence Behavioral - [Creating Collective Momentum for Grieving Youth](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/creating-collective-momentum-for-grieving-youth/) - A panel of grief experts to support small actions to equip Washington youth community professionals including schools, counselors, after school programs, hospice bereavement teams and hospital staff. Small actions to equip our community. - [LGBTQIA+](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/lgbtqia-resources/) - LGBTQIA+ ResourcesLGBTQ+ ServicesTrevor Project Crisis Counselor Contacts (available 24/7 for ages 13-25) www.thetrevorproject.org Available Call: 1-866-488-7386 Chat with someone from the website: here Text ‘START’ to 678-678 Call: 1-877-565-8860 Oasis Youth Center is the only organization responding to the unique needs of queer youth in Pierce County and surrounding counties. A warm line is available - [Substance Use Disorder Education Sessions](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/substance-use-disorder-education-sessions/) - Free SUD education sessions for parents, caregivers, and family members of individuals affected by addiction. These 8-week, evidence-based sessions are: Presented by families, for families, reflecting lived experience. Grounded in the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) model. - [Youth Suicide Risk Assessment, Safety Planning, and Crisis Intervention](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/youth-suicide-risk-assessment-safety-planning-and-crisis-intervention/) - VIDEO AVAILABLE! Youth Behavioral Health Training Suicide Risk Assessment, Safety Planning, and Crisis Intervention - [Crisis Services](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/crisis-services/) - Crisis Services Carelon Behavioral Health manages behavioral health crisis services for all individuals, regardless of insurance status, in Pierce County. A toll-free regional crisis hotline that operates 24/7/365 is the single point of entry into the behavioral health services system. Resources include mobile crisis teams, referral to behavioral health services, and care coordination. Pierce County - [MDT - Community Multidisciplinary Team](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/mdt-community-multidisciplinary-team/) - MDT – Community Multidisciplinary TeamThe KMHPC MDT is a community-based, family-focused multidisciplinary team of community stakeholders, providers, and advocates who aim to assist providers and families with complex behavioral health presentations, care coordination and case planning. The MDT can assist with tasks such as: outpatient service recommendations, care coordination needs, behavioral management strategies, safety planning - [Protecting Your Children: Internet Safety Training](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/protecting-your-children-internet-safety-training/) - WHEN: Tuesday, January 20th 2026 9-11am WHERE: Tacoma General Rainier Basement Bunker Room S. 4th St and I Street (across from Wright Park) Tacoma, WA Questions? - [Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Overview](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/adolescent-intensive-outpatient-program-iop-overview/) - VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW! Kids Mental Health Pierce County is excited to have Dr. Lucas McIntyre and Nicole Nichols, LSWAIC present information on an incredible and much needed program coming to Pierce County. Join us to learn more about MultiCare Behavioral Health Adolescent IOP and ask questions to the program Medical Director and Social Worker! - [Expanding Capacity: The Adaptive, The Technical and the Tools](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/expanding-capacity-the-adaptive-the-technical-and-the-tools/) - VIDEO AVAILABLE! A webinar to help individuals and organizations boost their impact and efficiency in addressing today’s complex youth behavioral health needs. - [Kids' Mental Health WA Care Continuum Webinar](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/ekids-mental-health-wa-care-continuum-webinar/) - VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW! You’ll hear directly from regional leaders about what’s working, how they’re addressing barriers, and how everyone—from parents to providers—can play a role in improving access to care. - [School-Based Mental Health Summit 2024](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/school-based-mental-health-summit-2024/) - Thanks to all who participated - VISIT HERE FOR VIDEO, SUMMIT MATERIALS, AND PHOTO GALLERY! - [Understanding Common Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/understanding-common-psychiatric-disorders-in-children-and-adolescents/) - Part 1: VIDEO AVAILABLE Part 2: Wednesday, November 5th at 1PM – 2:30P Join Mary Bridge Children’s and Kids Mental Health Pierce County for a two-part educational webinar series designed to enhance awareness and understanding of common psychiatric disorders affecting children and adolescents. This series is tailored for healthcare professionals, community providers, school personnel, and caregivers who support youth in various settings. - [Family Initiated Treatment Lunch and Learn](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/family-initiated-treatment-lunch-and-learn/) - VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW! learn more about Family Initiated Treatment (FIT). This training will review the background on what is FIT, how to provide services through FIT in inpatient and outpatient settings, define medical necessity, how to include family members and information sharing. - [Substance Use Disorder and Youth Lunch and Learn](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/substance-use-disorder-and-youth/) - VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE! Live-Virtual via In honor of Overdose Awareness Month, Mary Bridge Children's and Kids Mental Health Pierce County are partnering to host For the Culture Counseling to share about substance use disorder in youth. - [Creating Connections Group - YES](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/creating-connections-group-for-youth-in-pierce-county/) - Target Population: Students entering 9th grade to 12th grade When: Virtual meetings once a week, Tuesdays at 11:00 AM (55 minute session ) Starting on July 15th, ending August 12th - [Pierce County School Based Mental Health Summit Planning Survey](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/pierce-county-school-based-mental-health-summit-planning-survey/) - We’re in the process of planning the upcoming School-Based Mental Health Summit, and your input is vital in shaping the themes and priorities for the day. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey linked below by close of business on Monday, 8/25/25. Your feedback will help us create a meaningful and impactful event for our community. - [2023 Pierce County School-Based Mental Health Summit](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/pierce-county-school-based-mental-health-summit/) - Pierce County School-Based Mental Health Summit Visit here for resources and presentations! No single entity or system owns full responsibility for crises, and a single entity or system is not, on its own, sufficiently leveraged to address the multifactorial complexities necessary for a healthy system. - [Washington Thriving Feedback Survey Series](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/washington-thriving-feedback-survey-series/) - Feedback survey series for Washington's Prenatal-through-Age-25 Behavioral Health Strategic Plan. Take Survey 4 (July 9-17) - [Classes and Webinars](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/classes-and-webinars/) - CLASSES AND WEBINARSWebinars Building Strong Foundations: Rethinking Mental Health for Boys and Young Men Building Strong Foundations: Rethinking Mental Health for Boys and Young MenVIDEO AVAILABLE NOW! Featuring Dr. Lucas McIntyre Boys and young men often experience mental health challenges differently and are less likely to seek help due to stigma, social expectations, and gaps - [Kids Mental Health Pierce County Partners Interviews](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/kids-mental-health-pierce-county-partners-interviews/) - Dive into heartfelt conversations with our local mental health partners in Pierce County, as they shed light on the importance of children's mental well-being. In this video, you'll hear from passionate professionals - [Videos and Podcasts](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/videos-and-podcasts/) - Videos and PodcastsVideos Kids Mental Health Pierce County Partners InterviewsDescription: Dive into heartfelt conversations with our local mental health partners in Pierce County, as they shed light on the importance of children’s mental well-being. In this video, you’ll hear from passionate professionals who: Share their personal experiences supporting youth facing mental health challenges. Highlight the - [Youth Behavioral Health Network Breakfast](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/youth-behavioral-health-network-breakfast/) - SEE THE VIDEO - OVERVIEW - MENTAL HEALTH TOOL KIT!! Thanks to all who attended! Mental Health America has shared the theme: Turn Awareness into Action. - [Kids, Sports, and Mental Health - A webinar for coaches and parents](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/kids-sports-and-mental-health-a-webinar-for-coaches-and-parents/) - WEBINAR VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE!! - Kids can put so much pressure on themselves, and sometimes it's tough as coaches and parents to know how to best support. - [Behavior Bridges Groups and Courses](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/behavior-bridges-groups-and-courses/) - Behavior Bridges groups set up a safe, accepting environment to successfully build individual confidence, social skills & awareness, communication, and community! - [No More Silence. End Gun Violence - Rally and Peace Walk ](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/city-rally-and-peace-walk/) - Friday May 2nd 5:30pm Meet at First Creek Middle School 1801 E 56th St Tacoma, WA (Parking Lot) - [Autism Spectrum Disorder & Intellectual / Developmental Disability Trainings](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/asd-idd-trainings/) - Kids and family counseling has developed comprehensive training series to support youth with ASD/IDD and associated needs. - [Request Training](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/request-training/) - Request TrainingKids Mental Health Pierce County (KMHPC) is dedicated to developing a coordinated, responsive behavioral health system that serves the needs of children, youth, and families at the right time, in the best place, with the best outcomes for them. To help drive this we understand the importance of providing education and resources to the - [Internet Safety Training & Sexual Abuse Prevention Education](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/internet-safety-training-sexual-abuse-prevention-education/) - In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, in April, the Children’s Advocacy Center will be hosting several trainings throughout Pierce County. Training topics include Sexual Abuse Prevention Education and Internet Safety. Please follow the links on the flyers to register for the training. - [Dungeons and Dragons Group for LGBTQ+ Teens](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/uncategorized/dungeons-and-dragons-group-for-lgbtq-teens/) - Free Dungeons and Dragons Group for LGBTQ+ Teens meets weekly for 8 weeks at 253 Therapy Consult in University Place. - [Family Dynamics and Grief: Strategies for supporting young people though loss](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/family-dynamics-and-grief-strategies-for-supporting-young-people-though-loss/) - Pierce County NACG webcast will be happening March 20th 10:00 am to 1:30pm 813 132nd St S, Tacoma, WA 98444. Continuing Education credits available Presenters: Doneila L. McIntosh, M.Div., M.A., LAMFT / Dr. Jamie Eaddy, CT®, CTP - [“Understanding…” Training Series](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/understanding-training-series/) - The “Understanding…” Series is designed to give an overview of topics relevant to the children and youth behavioral health community in family friendly language. There are a total of six trainings and WSCC will be hosting a virtual 2-hour training for each topic every Tuesday at 5:30pm from March 4 – April 8 and every other Friday at 11:30am from March 7 – May 16. Participants can attend any or all of the topics. - [IMPORTANT: KMHPC Action & Impact Survey](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/kmhpc-action-impact-survey/) - Your feedback is essential to understanding what’s working and where we can improve. By sharing your experiences and thoughts, you’re contributing to a stronger, more effective coalition that can drive even greater change. Plus, your input will help us make informed decisions that benefit everyone involved. - [DCYF Early Childhood Complex Needs Trainings](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/dcyf-early-childhood-complex-needs-trainings/) - The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is offering trainings to support childcare workers who care for young children with complex needs. - [Greater Parkland Wellness Zone](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/greater-parkland-wellness-zone/) - Greater Parkland Wellness ZoneGreater Parkland Wellness ZoneThe existing shortage of mental and behavioral healthcare providers highlights the limitations of solely relying on treatment to address youth mental health and wellness. New strategies need to be considered as part of the government’s response to the current youth mental health crisis. Given research showing the impact of - [Children’s Grief Awareness Day Lunch and Learn](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/schildrens-grief-awareness-day-lunch-and-learn/) - VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW! Join Mary Bridge Bridges Center for Grieving Children and Kids Mental Health Pierce County with Pierce County Human Services for a panel discussion on frequently asked questions in providing support to grieving youth. - [Supporting Youth Mental Health: Place-Based Solutions for Thriving Communities](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/place-based-solutions-for-thriving-communities/) - Discover how four innovative, community-driven “youth wellness zones” are using place-based strategies to enhance youth mental health across Washington. - [Youth Behavioral Health Networking Breakfast](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/youth-behavioral-health-networking-breakfast/) - WATCH THE VIDEO AND VIEW PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT! This year's event theme is "Your Voice Matters," which serves as a vital call to empower young minds in the sphere of mental health. The theme "Your Voice Matters" resonates profoundly with us as it emphasizes that every young person's perspective is not only valid but crucial. - [Pierce County Youth Crisis System Overview](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/pierce-county-youth-crisis-system-overview-2/) - WEBINAR: Pierce County Youth Crisis System Overview 1/23/2024 KMHPC in partnership with Mary Bridge, Family Behavioral Health-Catholic Community Services and Seneca Family of Agencies will present information regarding emergency department utilization including high level statistics, accessing youth mobile crisis teams, levels of intervention and examples scenarios for community partners. - [Understanding Teen Dating Violence](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/understanding-teen-dating-violence/) - Jun 25, 2024 2:00 PM Join Kids Mental Health Pierce County and YWCA Youth Advocate for the June Webinar! Teachers, coaches, school personnel, youth leaders, and other youth-serving professionals play an important role in preventing teen dating violence. In this webinar, we will talk about the risk factors and warning signs of teen dating violence, how to talk to teens about relationships, and the youth worker’s role in promoting healthy teen relationships. - [Mary Bridge: Bridges Center for Grieving Children Webinar Series](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/bridges/) - VIEW THIS ARTICLE TO WATCH VIDEO OF THE ENTIRE SERIES In this webinar series professionals will be provided with both instructional and experiential content to better equip them to provide a healing relational experience for children and teens who have experienced death. - [Light Up Green! May 2024](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/mental-health-articles-and-training/light-up-green-may-2024/) - 2024 Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is “Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World.” In a world that is constantly evolving, it can be overwhelming to navigate the various challenges and changes happening around us. The pressures of work, relationships, and societal factors, like politics, climate change, and the economy, can significantly impact our mental well-being, sometimes even more than we realize. - [Racism / Social Injustice](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/racism-social-injustice/racism-social-injustice/) - Racism / Social InjusticeFrom our friends at Sesame Street: https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/02/us/cnn-sesame-street-standing-up-to-racism/index.html Talking with children about racial violence: Center for Racial Justice in Education: Resources for Talking about Race, Racism and Racialized Violence with Kids New York Times: Talking to Kids About Racial Violence, By Haig Chahinian University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Talking to children - [Reinvent Recovery: Hope for a healthier tomorrow through harm reduction](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/webinar/reinvent-recovery/) - Thursday, May 23, 3-4:30PM - Join us for a conversation about substance use disorder treatment strategies and resources through a lens of hope, healing, and compassion. - with Jennifer L. Sorensen LMFT, SUDP, Katrina Ray, SUDP and Keith Ask, SUDP-T - [Community Conversation: Navigating a Youth Behavioral Health Crisis](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/webinar/navigating-a-youth-behavioral-health-crisis/) - May 29, 2024 03:00 PM - KMHPC in partnership with Mary Bridge, Family Behavioral Health-Catholic Community Services and Seneca Family of Agencies will present information regarding emergency department utilization including high level statistics, accessing youth mobile crisis teams, levels of intervention and example scenarios for community partners. - [Community Conversation: Where to Go: Behavioral Health Navigation in Pierce County Q&A](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/webinar/behavioral-health-navigation-in-pierce-county-qa/) - May 15, 2024 3:00 PM - Behavioral health is just as important as physical health issues, but sometimes it’s not easy to ask for help. Supporting the mental health of children and youth will require a whole-of-society effort to address longstanding challenges, strengthen the resilience of young people, support their families and communities, and mitigate the pandemic’s mental health impacts. - [Mental Health Mythbusters: A Conversation About Suicide](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/webinar/mental-health-mythbusters-a-conversation-about-suicide/) - Thursday, May 9, 3-4:30PM with Carly Kurtz, MSW and Daja Sawyer, LICSW Break down the myths and facts regarding teenage suicidal ideation with us. Community members, caregivers, parents, community partners, and those willing to learn about how to help those who suffer from suicidal thoughts are all welcome. - [Mental Health Articles and Training](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/resources/mental-health-articles-and-training/) - Mental Health Articles and Training Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach This practical guide updates and expands the discussion presented in SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach Resource from 2014. The primary goal of this guide is to provide implementation strategies across multiple domains based on the original publication. RESOURCESAll - [Kids' Mental Health Resources](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/kids-mental-health-resources/kids-mental-health-resources/) - BIPOC – Black / Indigenous / People of Color Black/Indigenous/People of Color - BIPOC Resources Asia Pacific Cultural Center Being The Village is a culturally specific support group that caters Classes and Webinars CLASSES AND WEBINARS Webinars Crisis Services Carelon Behavioral Health manages behavioral health crisis services for all individuals, regardless of insurance status, in - [Cultivating Relational Partnerships to Support Marginalized Communities](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/webinar/cultivating-relational-partnerships-to-support-marginalized-communities/) - Feb 27, 2024 03:00 PM Join Dr. Ghynecee Temple for this special webinar conversation Relational partnerships center the needs and values of marginalized communities in decision making. As educators, mental health professionals, community organizations, etc., it is important that we shift away from decision making strategies that do not incorporate the voices of our most vulnerable citizens. - [Reframing Weight Inclusive Care: The Impact and Resources to Support Our Youth](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/webinar/reframing-weight-inclusive-care-the-impact-and-resources-to-support-our-youth/) - Reframing Weight Inclusive Care: The Impact and Resources to Support Our Youth Nov 28, 2023 02:00 PM - [A Community-Centered Approach to Youth Violence in Pierce County](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/webinar/a-community-centered-approach-to-youth-violence-in-pierce-county/) - A Community-Centered Approach to Youth Violence in Pierce County Dec 14, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - [Pierce County Youth Crisis Services Community Focus Groups](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/community-focus-groups/) - Pierce County Youth Crisis Services Community Focus Groups March 1-30 2023 - [Emotion-Focused Family Therapy for Eating Disorder Treatment](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/webinar/emotion-focused-family-therapy-for-eating-disorder-treatment/) - Emotion-Focused Family Therapy for Eating Disorder Treatment Nov 15, 2023 - [Youth Suicide Prevention Training](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/youth-suicide-prevention-training/) - Youth Suicide Prevention Training Sep 25, 2023 02:00 PM This presentation provides an overview of the topic of youth suicide, signs and symptoms, and how caregivers and professionals should respond in times of crisis. The training will dive into the rates of youth suicide, risk factors, and proactive steps to take for prevention. - [Deconstructing the Mental Health System](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/deconstructing-the-mental-health-system/) - Deconstructing the Mental Health System Sep 20, 2023 03:00 PM Learn about the challenges that we face when trying to find providers of color, the story of how DMHS was created and what the collective of mental health & wellness providers are doing to address inequities in mental health. - [MultiCare Behavioral Health Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/multicare-behavioral-health-adolescent-partial-hospitalization-program/) - Resource Highlight: MultiCare Behavioral Health Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program Aug 29, 2023 03:00 PM Join Medical Director Dr. Lucas McIntyre and social worker Nicole Nicols, LSWAIC to discuss new adolescent partial hospitalization program. - [Certified Peer Support Programs](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/certified-peer-support-programs/) - Certified Peer Support Programs - July 26, 2023 - Learn about certified peer counseling, requirements to become certified, employment opportunities and programs in Pierce County! - [Unpuzzling Black Male Mental Health](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/webinar/unpuzzling-black-male-mental-health/) - Unpuzzling Black Male Mental Health Wednesday June 28th 3-4PM - [Youth Behavioral Health Navigator Program](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/youth-behavioral-health-navigator-program/) - How We Are Linking Arms to Support the Needs of Kids and Families Across WA: Youth Behavioral Health Navigator ProgramHow We Are Linking Arms to Support the Needs of Kids and Families Across WA: Youth Behavioral Health Navigator Program Behavioral health crises come in many forms, and most do not fit neatly into a categorical - [Pierce County Youth Behavioral Health System Overview](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/youth-behavioral-health-system-overview/) - Pierce County Youth Behavioral Health System Overview May 24, 2023 03:00 PM May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For Mental Health Month this year, Mental Health America and Kids Mental Health Pierce County (KMHPC) are encouraging individuals to look around and look within. - [Resource Highlight: Fairfax Behavioral Health-Adolescent Mental Health Outpatient Program Overview](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/fairfax-behavioral-health-adolescent-mental-health/) - Resource Highlight: Fairfax Behavioral Health-Adolescent Mental Health Outpatient Program Overview Date & Time: Apr 25, 2023 03:00 PM - [Resource Highlight: Child Advocacy Center of Pierce County](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/child-advocacy-center-of-pierce-county/) - Resource Highlight: Child Advocacy Center of Pierce County Thursday, April 20, 2023 3:00 - 4:00 PM April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. - [Impact of Increased Use of Substances and Mental Health](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/substances-and-mental-health/) - Impact of Increased Use of Substances and Mental Health Feb 28, 2023 WATCH VIDEO NOW>> This Webinar highlights the essential DSM V-TR criteria for substance related disorders, how social media apps impact increases in substance use and mental health, and key statistics. - [Supporting the Mental Health Needs of LGBTQIA+ and Gender Expansive Youth](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/mental-health-needs-of-lgbtqia/) - January Webinar: Supporting the Mental Health Needs of LGBTQIA+ and Gender Expansive Youth January 25, 2023 4:00-5:00 PM Presented by Tovah Denaro (she/hers), MS.Ed Educational and Behavioral Consultant - [Preventing Behavioral Health Crises for Individuals at Risk, Autism and IDD](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/preventing-behavioral-health-crises/) - November 30th 3pm-4pm Speaker Laura O'Rourke, MS, BCBA, LBA, LMHC (she/her/hers) Executive Director @Behavior Bridges - [Lunch & Learn: KMHPC Community Multi-Disciplinary Meeting Team (MDT)](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/lunch-and-learn-multi-disciplinary-meeting-team-mdt/) - Lunch & Learn: KMHPC Community Multi-Disciplinary Meeting Team (MDT) Wednesday, October 26, 2022 12:00 - [Supporting Youth During The Return to School](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/supporting-youth-during-the-return-to-school/) - September Webinar: Supporting Youth During The Return to School Wednesday, Sep 28, 2022 3:oo PM Presented by Tovah Denaro, MS.Ed Chris Ladish, Ph.D - [Pierce County Behavioral Health Virtual Job Forum](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/ppierce-county-behavioral-health-job-forum/) - Pierce County Behavioral Health Virtual Job Forum Aug 17, 2022 10:00 AM - [Parents Empowering Parents](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/parents-empowering-parents/) - Parents Empowering Parents: An Interactive Training Focusing on Parent Support and Redefining our “Lifesavers” on the Journey Thursday, August 11th| 10am-2:30pm - [YES SBLSD Summer Newsletter July 2022](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/yes-sblsd-summer-newsletter-july-2022/) - How to Support a Friend who is Struggling with their Mental Health: 1. Validate their feelings: - [Focus on Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/focus-on-infant-early-childhood-mental-health/) - MultiCare Behavioral Health Salon Series: Focus on Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Thu, July 14, 2022 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM PDT Speaker: Haruko Watanabe, MA, LMHC, IMH-E® Program Manager - Navos Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program - [Providing Gender Affirming Care and Mental Health Supports for LGBTQIA+ Populations](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/providing-gender-affirming-care-and-mental-health-supports-for-lgbtqia-populations/) - June Webinar: Providing Gender Affirming Care and Mental Health Supports for LGBTQIA+ Populations Date: June 28, 2022 Time: 3:00pm Presented by Tovah Denaro (she/hers), MS.Ed Educational and Behavioral Consultant - [Closing Session - Putting it All Together and Next Steps](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/sclosing-session-putting-it-all-together-and-next-steps/) - June Webinar: Closing Session - Putting it All Together and Next Steps Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 3:30 - 5:00 PM Presented by Tovah Denaro (she/hers), MS.Ed Educational and Behavioral Consultant - [From Trauma to Trust - Supporting Youth with our Responses](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/from-trauma-to-trust-supporting-youth-with-our-responses/) - May Webinar: From Trauma to Trust - Supporting Youth with our Responses Thursday, May 5th, 2022 Presented by Tovah Denaro (she/hers), MS.Ed Educational and Behavioral Consultant - [No Shame in Your Brain - Youth Mental Health Communication Toolkit](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/no-shame-in-your-brain-youth-mental-health-communication-toolkit/) - No Shame in Your Brain - Youth Mental Health Communication Toolkit - [Pierce County Youth Mental Health Summit](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/pierce-county-youth-mental-health-summit/) - Pierce County Youth Mental Health Summit Featuring My Ascension with Emma Benoit RESCHEDULED Sunday, March 6, 2022 1:30pm – 5:00pm - [Seattle Times Mental Health Project: Pediatric Boarding Discussion](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/seattle-times-pediatric-boarding-discussion/) - WATCH: Across Washington, hospital staff are reporting that children in need of long-term psychiatric care are living in pediatric emergency rooms for days or weeks because there is nowhere else ... - [Mental Health Awareness Event](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/mental-health-awareness-event/) - Mental Health Awareness Event - Sumner High School - Monday, May 23, 4:00-7:30PM - 1707 Main Street. Sumner, WA 98390 - [Supporting Gender-Diverse Youth Through Trauma Informed Practices](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/supporting-gender-diverse-youth/) - April Webinar: Supporting Gender-Diverse Youth Through Trauma Informed Practices Thursday, April 14th, 2022 4:00 - 5:30pm Presented by Tovah Denaro (she/hers), MS.Ed Educational and Behavioral Consultant - [Supporting Youth Through Deep Conversation](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/supporting-youth-through-deep-conversation/) - March Webinar: Supporting Youth Through Deep Conversation Thursday, March 10th 2022 4:00 - 5:30 PM Presented by Tovah Denaro (she/hers), MS.Ed Educational and Behavioral Consultant - [Culturally Responsive and Trauma Informed Social Emotional Learning: Part 2](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/culturally-responsive-and-trauma-informed-social-emotional-learning-part-2/) - March Webinar: Culturally Responsive and Trauma Informed Social Emotional Learning: Part 1 Thursday, March 10th, 2022 3:30 - 5:00 PM Presented by Tovah Denaro (she/hers), MS.Ed Educational and Behavioral Consultant - [Black Mental Health Matters: A Conversation with Dr. Ghynecee Temple](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/black-mental-health-matters/) - Black Mental Health Matters: A Conversation with Dr. Ghynecee Temple Tuesday Feb 22, 2022 4:00 PM - [Building Structure and Predictability to Support Brain Development](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/building-structure-and-predictability-to-support-brain-development/) - February Webinar: Building Structure and Predictability to Support Brain Development Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 4:00 - 5:30 PM Presented by Tovah Denaro (she/hers), MS.Ed Educational and Behavioral Consultant - [Culturally Responsive and Trauma Informed Social Emotional Learning: Part 1](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/culturally-responsive-and-trauma-informed-social-emotional-learning-part-1/) - February Webinar: Culturally Responsive and Trauma Informed Social Emotional Learning: Part 1 Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 3:30 - 5:00 PM Presented by Tovah Denaro (she/hers), MS.Ed Educational and Behavioral Consultant - [Trauma Sensitive De-Escalation Practices for Youth](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/trauma-sensitive-de-escalation-practices-for-youth/) - January Webinar: Trauma Sensitive De-Escalation Practices for Youth Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 4:00 - 5:30 PM Presented by Tovah Denaro (she/hers), MS.Ed Educational and Behavioral Consultant - [A Mindful State Webinar Series: The Impact of Trauma on Childhood Development](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/the-impact-of-trauma-on-childhood-development/) - A Mindful State Webinar Series: The Impact of Trauma on Childhood Development Tuesday, Dec 14, 2021 4:00 PM Pacific Time - [Webinar: Family Initiated Treatment (FIT)](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/family-initiated-treatment/) - DECEMBER WEBINAR: Family Initiated Treatment (FIT) Training with HCA Wednesday, December 21, 2021 3:00 PM Join us for a training about Family Initiated Treatment (FIT) with Enos Mbajah who is the School Age Child, Youth, and Family Integrated Services Supervisor with the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) . - [Understanding Youth Mental Health & Preventing Unauthorized Access to Firearms Webinar](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/preventing-unauthorized-access-to-firearms/) - Understanding Youth Mental Health & Preventing Unauthorized Access to Firearms Webinar Monday, Dec 13, 2021 4:00 PM Pacific Time - [Kids’ Mental Health Pierce County named “Program of the Year” by NAMI Washington](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/kids-mental-health-pierce-county-named-program-of-the-year-by-nami-washington/) - Kids’ Mental Health Pierce County (KMHPC), a community collaborative created by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital to improve access to youth mental health services, earned the “2021 Program of the Year” award from the Washington State chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). - [A Mindful State Webinar Series: Resilience through Community](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/a-mindful-state-webinar-resilience-through-community/) - A Mindful State Webinar Series: Resilience through Community Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 4:00-5:30 PM - [Trauma Informed Classroom/Learning Space Support for Youth](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/trauma-informed-classroom-learning-space-support/) - DECEMBER WEBINAR: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2021 3:30 - 5:00 PM For School Professionals Only. Presented by Tovah Denaro (she/hers), MS.Ed Educational and Behavioral Consultant - [Webinar: Social Emotional Learning for Adults - Tips and Tricks for Self and Others](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/webinar-social-emotional-learning-for-adults-tips-and-tricks-for-self-and-others/) - NOVEMBER WEBINAR: Social Emotional Learning for Adults - Tips and Tricks for Self and Others Presented by Tovah (Fairshot) Denaro (she/her), MS. Ed. Educational and Behavioral Consultant For school professionals only. Wednesday November 10th, 2021 4:00 - 5:30 PM PST - [Trauma Informed Approaches for Youth](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/trauma-informed-approaches-for-youth/) - DECEMBER WEBINAR: Wednesday, December 1st,2021 4:00 - 5:30 PM Presented by Tovah Denaro (she/hers), MS.Ed Educational and Behavioral Consultant - [Kids Mental Health Pierce County Applauds Recent Position Statement Declaring a National Emergency in Children’s Mental Health](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/kids-mental-health-pierce-county-applauds-recent-position-statement/) - On October 19th, 2021 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), and Children’s Hospitals Association (CHA) jointly declared a national emergency in children’s mental health, noting alarming increases in depression, anxiety and suicidality experienced by children since the onset of the Covid pandemic. This emergency is of no surprise to Kids Mental Health Pierce County, a collaborative of over 60 agencies pulling together to serve the mental health needs of Pierce County youth. - [A Mindful State Webinar Series: Building Resilience through Community](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/building-resilience-through-community/) - This training will help service providers to understand secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, burn out and compassion satisfaction. Featuring Lindsey Green, Community Educator with Coordinated Care. For professional service providers. Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 4:00 PM PST - [September Webinar: Pierce County Youth Behavioral Health System Overview & Provider Highlight](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/behavioral-health-webinar-system-overview/) - While back-to-school is hard for most children and youth in a normal year, this year our kids and their families are facing extraordinary circumstances relating to the pandemic and infection control measures. To help, Kids' Mental Health Pierce County is hosting a webinar that discusses resources available to families in Pierce County. - [October Webinar: Supporting Mental Health Through Social Emotional Learning](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/social-emotional-learning/) - For school professionals only. Presented by Tovah (Fairshot) Denaro (she/her), MS. Ed. Educational and Behavioral Consultant Thursday, October 7th, 2021 3:30 - 5:00 PM PST - [Pierce County Agency Highlight: Developmental Disabilities Administration](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/webinar/pierce-county-developmental-disabilities-administration/) - WATCH OUR JULY 14 WEBINAR NOW: Pierce County Agency Highlight: Developmental Disabilities Administration Developmental Disabilities Administration is a branch of DSHS. DDA spans services for qualifying individuals from birth to end of life. Our mission is to Transform lives by providing support and foster partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want. Local members of DDA will be presenting an overview of DDA intake, eligibility, and services. - [Girl Talk Youth Forum](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/girl-talk-youth-forum/) - Youth Engagement Services Tacoma (YES-Tacoma) is happy to announce we will be starting “Girl Talk Youth Forum” (GTYF). GTYF is a free 4 week virtual 60- minute therapy group for Tacoma Public Schools middle and high school teen girls, providing a safe space to find and give support with other teens while discussing relevant topics that matter to you. Participants will be eligible to win a pair of Apple AirPods. Stay tuned for more summer supports from the YES Team. Sessions will start on Monday, July 27th so we encourage early registration. - [June Webinar: Pierce County Service Highlight: United Way 2-1-1 Behavioral Health Navigation](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/united-way-2-1-1-behavioral-health-navigation/) - WATCH NOW: Webinar Jun 23, 2021 United Way 2-1-1 Behavioral Health Navigation Behavioral health is just as important as physical health issues, but sometimes it’s not easy to ask for help. This webinar will provide an overview of United Way's trained specialist that can provide confidential information about counseling, support groups and other forms of mental health assessment and treatment. - [Are you OK? - Teens and social media](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/are-you-ok-teens-and-social-media/) - Are you OK? – Teens and social mediaSocial scientists say the pandemic only increased our time on social media. Teens are using social media more. Social media use among middle schoolers rose from 34% in 2012 to 70% in 2018. Social Worker Ashley Mangum from Kids Mental Health Pierce County spoke with KING5 News about - [May is Mental Health Month](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/webinar/may-is-mental-health-month/) - MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH Click on these new resources and attend four webinars this May!Register for these Webinars in May: May 5, 2021 at 3:00PM: Resilience Webinar Resilience is the ability to bounce back following adversity, Laurence Gonzales says it best, “We live on, but we also live with.” This training reviews specific skills that - [Pierce County Service Overview: Inpatient Hospitalization](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/inpatient-hospitalization/) - Wednesday April 28, 2021 | 3-4:30pm | ZOOM Mental illness represents the 2nd-3rd leading cause of hospitalization for Pierce County children ages 10-18. This webinar provides an overview of Tacoma General's Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (ABHU) & Children's Long-Term Inpatient Program (CLIP). - [Helping Children and Youth Cope with Grief & Loss](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/webinar/helping-children-and-youth-cope-with-grief/) - WEBINAR: Helping Children and Youth Cope with Grief & LossHelping Children and Youth Cope with Grief & Loss Featuring Bridges Center for Grieving Children Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Providers Lisa Duke, MSW Darren Wenz, LICSW Children grieve over the course of their whole development. During the pandemic youth have experienced various losses. It’s vital they - [Youth Suicide Prevention](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/youth-suicide-prevention/) - Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 3:00pm - [Transitioning Into Hybrid and In-Person Learning: Resources for Families and Educators](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/transitioning-into-hybrid-and-in-person-learning/) - Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 3:00pm - [Our First Newsletter](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/our-first-newsletter/) - Newsletter to the Pierce County CommunityLinking Arms to Improve Children’s Mental HealthThe Summit In October 2018, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital with the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Pierce County Police Chiefs Association, Tacoma School District and HopeSparks convened a Children’s Mental Health Summit. 70-plus leaders and front-line staff — spanning emergency services, - [Talking to Our Children about the Capitol Riots by Dr. Chris Ladish](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/home/talking-to-our-children-about-the-capitol-riots/) - Over the past week we have seen images and watched news that is both concerning and incredibly distressing. For adults, the events at the Capitol add to what has been an unrelenting stream of events in our nation calling for action and response. Managing our distress related to these events is challenging. Those with children have asked how to discuss these events at home. Below are a few suggested guidelines to support our youth. - [Pierce County Youth Service Highlight](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/pierce-county-youth-service-highlight/) - Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 3:00pm - [Reconocer los signos de estrés enniños y adolescentes y cuándobuscar ayuda](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/reconocer-los-signos/) - Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 3:00pm - [Beyond Boredom by Dr. Chris Ladish](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/covid/beyond-boredom/) - Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 3:00pm - [Pierce County Youth Crisis System Overview](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/pierce-county-youth-crisis-system-overview/) - Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 3:00pm - [Strategies and Resources for Parents and Caregivers of Kids with Autism and Developmental Disabilities](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/kids-with-autism-and-developmental-disabilities/) - Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 3:00pm - [Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/remote-learning/) - Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 3:00pm - [Let's Talk Youth Forum Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/youth-forum-supporting-lgbtqia-youth/) - Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 3:00pm - [Talking to Kids About Racism and Social Justice](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/talking-to-kids-about-racism-and-social-justice/) - Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 3:00pm - [Managing School Stress & Family Resilience](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/managing-school-stress-family-resilience/) - Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 3:00pm - [Strategies and Support for Parents and Caregivers](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/featured/strategies-and-support/) - Special Education Advocacy & Strategies for Remote Learning Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 3:00pm - [Newsletter #2 - June 15, 2019](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/kids-mental-health-newsletter-2-june-15-2019/) - Summit II, April 25, 2019 On April 25, 2019, nearly 100 Pierce County representatives from emergency services, law enforcement, juvenile justice, community mental health, healthcare, education, child welfare and developmental services came together to confirm our first actions to make our dream of a coordinated mental health system for children a reality. We Shared: Our - [PRESS RELEASE: State officials urge action on youth mental health trends](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/press-release-state-officials-urge-action-on-youth-mental-health-trends/) - PRESS RELEASE: State officials urge action on youth mental health trendsOLYMPIA — Recently released Healthy Youth Survey data show a high and increasing number of Washington youth reported feeling so sad or hopeless they stopped a usual activity or seriously considered suicide in the past year. The number of students who reported feeling anxious, nervous or on edge - [Community Needs Statement](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/community-needs-statement/) - Community Needs StatementSummary of Pierce County Data and Community Needs Assessments: Insight into the current mental health status of our youth, the services available to them, and the task(s) before us.Data reviewed: Mental Health America (2017) report; County Health Rankings (2018); Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA, 2018); Healthy Youth Survey (HYS, 2018); Human Services Resources - [Pierce County Children’s Mental Health Summit](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/save-the-date-april-25-2019/) - Pierce County Children’s Mental Health Summit Thursday, April 25, 2019 • 9am-2:30pmHelp us build a collaborative community resource to address the needs of children with mental health crisis in Pierce County.Let’s keep working to address the children’s mental health crisis in Pierce County Please join us for the Pierce County Children’s Mental Health Summit Thursday, ## Pages - [Home](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/) - KMHPC is a group of agencies and professionals dedicated to improving child and adolescent mental health treatment and prevention in Pierce County. - [Join Us](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/join-us/) - Contact UsContact Us*** Please note KMHPC is not a direct service provider. If you are looking for a provider specific to your circumstances, please see our “Find a Provider” tab by clicking here. *** THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY - [Youth Mental Health Crisis Services](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/youth-mental-health-resources/) - Crisis Services Carelon Behavioral Health manages behavioral health crisis services for all individuals, regardless of insurance status, in Pierce County. A toll-free regional crisis hotline that operates 24/7/365 is the single point of entry into the behavioral health services system. Resources include mobile crisis teams, referral to behavioral health services, and care coordination. Pierce County - [Who We Are](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/who-we-are/) - WHO WE AREKids’ Mental Health Pierce County is a group of agencies and professionals dedicated to improving child and adolescent mental health treatment and prevention in Pierce County. We are focused on accomplishing the following: Developing a one-stop collaborative that serves as a single point of access to child and adolescent mental health services Increasing - [YES Tacoma](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/yes/) - YES Tacoma – Youth Engagement ServicesGuiding Principles of Youth Engagement Services (YES) Tacoma Mary Bridge Youth Engagement Services Tacoma (YES Tacoma), an addition to the emergency department which will provide intensive support services to Tacoma Public School (TPS) families when their children are at risk of harm to self/others, incarceration, inpatient psychiatric treatment or foster - [News and Events](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/news-and-events/) - Community Calendar 12 events found. Events Events Search and Views Navigation Search Enter Keyword. Search for Events by Keyword. Find Events Event Views Navigation List List Month Today Now Now - 11/6/2026 November 6 Select date. September 2026 Fri 25 Rebuild: The Movement – Grief & Healing Summit for Loss, Trauma & Restoration September 25 - [Release of Information (ROI)](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/release-of-information/) - Release of Information (ROI)FORM TRANSLATIONS: Español | Tiếng Việt | 한국어 | 中文 | Русский - [Community Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/community-multidisciplinary-team-mdt/) - Community Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)The KMHPC MDT is a community-based, family-focused multidisciplinary team of community stakeholders, providers, and advocates who aim to assist providers and families with complex behavioral health presentations, care coordination and case planning. The MDT can assist with tasks such as: outpatient service recommendations, care coordination needs, behavioral management strategies, safety planning strategies, - [Kids' Mental Health Resources](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/kids-mental-health-resources/) - Road Map to Youth Mental Health Services BIPOC – Black / Indigenous / People of Color BIPOC – Black / Indigenous / People of Color Classes and Webinars Classes and Webinars Crisis Services Crisis Services Find a Provider Find a Provider IDD – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities IDD – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Inpatient & - [YES Pierce County Program](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/yes-pierce-county-program/) - YES Pierce County Program Youth Engagement Services (YES) Pierce County is a collaborative treatment model which will reduce gaps in care coordination and support services after a behavioral health crisis by providing screening and assessment to determine a youth’s ongoing behavioral health needs. YES Pierce County is also positioned to provide brief stabilization treatment in - [YES Franklin Pierce](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/yes-franklin-pierce/) - YES Franklin Pierce – Youth Engagement ServicesGuiding Principles of Youth Engagement Services (YES) Franklin Pierce Mary Bridge Youth Engagement Services Franklin Pierce (YES Franklin Pierce), an addition to the emergency department which will provide intensive support services to Franklin Pierce School District families when their children are at risk of harm to self/others, incarceration, inpatient - [Classes and Webinars](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/classes-and-webinars/) - CLASSES AND WEBINARSWebinars Building Strong Foundations: Rethinking Mental Health for Boys and Young Men Building Strong Foundations: Rethinking Mental Health for Boys and Young Men Youth Mental Health in Pierce County: Services, Access, and Guidance for Families Youth Mental Health in Pierce County: Services, Access, and Guidance for Families Preventing Behavioral Health Crisis for Neurodiverse - [Bridges](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/bridges/) - WEBINAR: Mary Bridge – Bridges Center for Grieving ChildrenIntroduction Webinar: Lunch and Learn: Mary Bridge- Bridges Center for Grieving Children Program Overview 3/15/24 12-12:30pm Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c6fKqWyKT5WWj1aChSwAkA Bridges-Lunch and Learn Flyer Description: Join Kids Mental Health Pierce County in presenting a lunch and learn with Mary Bridge: Bridges Center for Grieving Children. Come and hear - [LGBTQIA+ Resources](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/lgbtqia-resources/) - LGBTQIA+ ResourcesGender Empower Study Calling all transgender, non-binary, and otherwise gender expansive young people! We need YOU to participate in a research study about health care empowerment among gender expansive young people! You’re eligible if you’re 14-24 years old, claim any gender-expansive identity, and have had a conversation with a health care provider about gender - [Commercial Insurance Behavioral Health Resources](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/commercial-insurance-mental-health-resources/) - Commercial Insurance Behavioral Health ResourcesAetna Health IncWebsite: https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/mental-emotional-health.html Aetna has an online Directory of Health Care Professionals which include their contracted Behavioral Health Professionals who specialize in mental illness, addiction and other conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, etc. Behavioral Health Provider Search: https://www.aetna.com/dsepublic/#/contentPage?page=providerBehavioralHealth&site_id=dse&language=en RegenceWebsite: https://www.regence.com/provider/home Behavioral Health Provider Search: https://www.regence.com/provider/behavioral-health-providers Request a Regence Behavioral - [KMHPC Privacy Policy](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/kmhpc-privacy-policy/) - KMHPC Privacy PolicyKMHPC Privacy PolicyAt Kids’ Mental Health Pierce County, we understand that privacy is important to our website users. 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Information We CollectWe collect information that you provide to us when you visit our website, such - [Videos and Podcasts](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/videos-and-podcasts/) - VIDEOS AND PODCASTSNew VideosWebmaster2026-07-13T06:12:07-07:00SURVEY: Inform Pierce County Behavioral Health StrategyWebmaster2026-07-02T04:15:25-07:00Building Strong Foundations: Rethinking Mental Health for Boys and Young MenWebmaster2026-06-01T18:54:07-07:00Creating Connections Summer Therapy GroupWebmaster2026-05-20T14:48:53-07:00K–12 School Behavioral Health QuestionnaireWebmaster2026-05-27T14:17:09-07:00Pierce County Youth Provider Networking Breakfast and CelebrationWebmaster2026-04-03T14:57:52-07:00Preventing Behavioral Health Crisis for Neurodiverse Populations-It’s No Joke!Webmaster2026-04-01T07:28:27-07:00Supporting Youth and Families in GriefWebmaster2026-04-02T07:55:09-07:00Virtual Care, Real Connection: Best Practices for Youth ## Venues - [Marriott Downtown Tacoma](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/venue/marriott-downtown-tacoma/) - [TPS](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/venue/tps/) - [Cheney Stadium](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/venue/cheney-stadium/) - [WorkSphere](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/venue/worksphere/) - [Zoom](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/venue/zoom/) ## Organizers - [Hope Sparks](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/organizer/hope-sparks/) - [Children’s Advocacy Center of Pierce County](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/organizer/childrens-advocacy-center-of-pierce-county/) ## Events - [Rebuild: The Movement - Grief & Healing Summit for Loss, Trauma & Restoration](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/rebuild-the-movement-grief-healing-summit-for-loss-trauma-restoration/2026-09-25/) - https://www.rebuildthemovement.org/registration September 25-26, 2020 Sheridan Street Church of God 2303 S Sheridan Avenue Tacoma, Washington 98405 FRI 5PM-8:30PM SAT 9AM-4:30PM Early Registration: $25 At the Door: $40 Limited Seating Hosted by Ivery L. Daniels What You'll Experience Tools for coping with grief Safe space for sharing Guided healing practices Panel discussion & speakers Community connection - [Understanding Common Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/understanding-common-psychiatric-disorders-in-children-and-adolescents/2025-11-04/) - Understanding Common Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents Details Join Mary Bridge Children's and Kids Mental Health Pierce County for a two-part educational webinar series designed to enhance awareness and understanding of common psychiatric disorders affecting children and adolescents. This series is tailored for healthcare professionals, community providers, school personnel, and caregivers who support youth - [Military Families Support Group](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/military-families-support-group/2025-10-07/) - Military Families Support Group A welcoming space for military-connected families raising children and youth with disabilities. Together, we navigate the unique challenges of military life, such as deployments, separations, transitions in care and education, and access to services—while building community through shared experience and culture. Meets online on the 1st Tuesday of each month from - [Early Years Birth-8 Support Group](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/early-years-birth-8-support-group/2025-10-04/) - Early Years Birth-8 Support Group Open and honest conversations among parents and caregivers about the joys and challenges of raising young children (birth–8 years) with disabilities, including strategies and local resources. Meets in person on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:30–11:30 a.m. We’d love to help you find the group that fits your - [P2P Lunch & Learn](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/p2p-lunch-learn/2025-10-02/) - P2P Lunch & Learn A monthly opportunity for parents, caregivers, and providers to access expert-led presentations and trainings from PAVE and local service providers, tailored to the needs of Pierce County families. Meets online on the 1st Thursday of each month from 12:00–1:00 p.m. We’d love to help you find the group that fits your - [Awesome Autism Parent Support Group](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/awesome-autism-parent-support-group/2025-10-09/) - Awesome Autism Parent Support Group A supportive community for families raising children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), offering emotional support, shared resources, and a sense of unity. Meets online on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00–2:00 p.m. We’d love to help you find the group that fits your needs! Explore group details - [Coffee and Tea Drop-in with P2P](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/coffee-and-tea-drop-in-with-p2p/2025-10-03/) - Coffee and Tea Drop-in with P2P Connect with other parents and caregivers in a relaxed, virtual space to share the emotional journey and life adjustments of raising a child, youth, or adult with a disability. Meets online on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 10:00–10:30 a.m. We’d love to help you find - [Family-to-Family Class - NAMI Pierce County](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/family-to-family-class-nami-pierce-county/2025-02-04/) - NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family - [Substance Use Disorder and Youth](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/substance-use-disorder-and-youth/) - [Creating Connections Group](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/creating-connections-group/2025-07-23/) - Creating Connections Group for youth in Pierce County Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or alone? You're not the only one. Join our supportive therapy group just for teens. A space to talk openly, learn tools to manage anxiety, and build real connections with others who get it. Mary Bridge’s Youth Engagement Services (YES) is offering a free in-person Creating - [Family Initiated Treatment Lunch and Learn](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/family-initiated-treatment-lunch-and-learn/) - Family Initiated Treatment Lunch and Learn Wednesday, June 4, 12 pm - 1 pm Online Event REGISTER NOW Join KMHPC and Mary Bridge Children’s with Health Care Authority for a lunch and learn regarding Family Initiated Treatment.This training will review the background on what is FIT, how to provide services through FIT in inpatient and - [Webinar: Kids, Sports, and Mental Health](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/webinar-kids-sports-and-mental-health/) - Webinar: Kids, Sports, and Mental Health - A webinar for coaches and parents Wednesday, May 21, 2025 6:00 PM Kids can put so much pressure on themselves, and sometimes it's tough as coaches and parents to know how to best support. This webinar for parents and coaches is presented by Kianna Carter, LICSW from Kids - [City Rally and Peace Walk](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/city-rally-and-peace-walk/) - No More Silence. End Gun Violence - Rally and Peace Walk Friday May 2nd 5:30pm Meet at First Creek Middle School 1801 E 56th St Tacoma, WA (Parking Lot) https://thegametimeway.com/ - [Youth Behavioral Health Network Breakfast](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/youth-behavioral-health-network-breakfast/) - REGISTER NOW 2025 Network Breakfast flyer - [Communication Differences and Mental Health](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/communication-differences-and-mental-health/2025-04-28/) - Module 4: Communication Differences and mental health Facilitator: Andy Song, PhD, BCBA, LMHCA - Kids and Family Counseling 4/28 12:30-1:30pm REGISTER HERE 5/1 3:30-4:30pm ZOOM LINK Each session will be offered twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for two opportunities to attend the same training. Courses may be taken independently of the others and folks - [Medication and Behavioral Considerations](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/medication-and-behavioral-considerations/2025-05-26/) - Module 8: Medication and Behavioral Considerations Facilitator: Andy Song, PhD, BCBA, LMHCA - Kids and Family Counseling 5/26 12:30-1:30pm REGISTER HERE 5/29 3:30-4:30pm REGISTER HERE Each session will be offered twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for two opportunities to attend the same training. Courses may be taken independently of the others and folks can - [Evidence Based Interventions for Persons with Disabilities](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/evidence-based-interventions-for-persons-with-disabilities/2025-05-19/) - Module 7: Evidence Based Interventions for Persons with Disabilities Facilitator: Andy Song, PhD, BCBA, LMHCA - Kids and Family Counseling 5/19 12:30-1:30pm REGISTER HERE 5/22 12:30-1:30pm REGISTER HERE Each session will be offered twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for two opportunities to attend the same training. Courses may be taken independently of the others - [Person Centered and Culturally Responsive Care](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/person-centered-and-culturally-responsive-care/2025-05-12/) - Module 6: Person Centered and Culturally Responsive Care Facilitator: Andy Song, PhD, BCBA, LMHCA - Kids and Family Counseling 5/12 12:30-1:30pm REGISTER HERE 5/15 3:30-4:30pm REGISTER HERE Each session will be offered twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for two opportunities to attend the same training. Courses may be taken independently of the others and - [Functional Behavior Assessment and Mental Health Variables](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/functional-behavior-assessment-and-mental-health-variables/2025-05-05/) - Module 5: FBA and Mental Health Variables Facilitator: Andy Song, PhD, BCBA, LMHCA - Kids and Family Counseling 5/5 12:30-1:30pm REGISTER HERE 5/8 3:30-4:30pm REGISTER HERE Each session will be offered twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for two opportunities to attend the same training. Courses may be taken independently of the others and folks - [Trauma-Informed Care for ASD/IDD/DD  Populations](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/trauma-informed-care-for-asd-idd-dd-populations/2025-04-21/) - Module 3: Trauma-Informed Care for ASD/IDD/DD populations 4/21 12:30-1:30pm REGISTER HERE 4/24 3:30-4:30pm REGISTER HERE Each session will be offered twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for two opportunities to attend the same training. Courses may be taken independently of the others and folks can register for one or many! Facilitator: Andy Song, PhD, BCBA, - [Transition to Adulthood and Mental Health](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/transition-to-adulthood-and-mental-health/2025-06-16/) - Module 12: Transition to Adulthood and Mental Health 6/16/25 12:30-1:30pm. REGISTRATION COMING SOON 6/19/25 3:30-4:30pm. REGISTRATION COMING SOON Each session will be offered twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for two opportunities to attend the same training. Courses may be taken independently of the others and folks can register for one or many! Facilitator: Andy - [Crisis Prevention and De-escalation](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/crisis-prevention-and-de-escalation/2025-06-09/) - Module 11: Crisis prevention and de-escalation Facilitator: Andy Song, PhD, BCBA, LMHCA - Kids and Family Counseling 6/9/25 12:30-1:30pm. REGISTRATION COMING SOON 6/12/25 3:30-4:30pm. REGISTRATION COMING SOON Each session will be offered twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for two opportunities to attend the same training. Courses may be taken independently of the others and - [Family and Caregiver Support](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/family-and-caregiver-support/2025-06-02/) - Module 10: Family and Caregiver Support Facilitator: Andy Song, PhD, BCBA, LMHCA - Kids and Family Counseling 6/2 12:30-1:30pm. REGISTRATION COMING SOON 6/5 3:30-4:30pm. REGISTRATION COMING SOON Each session will be offered twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for two opportunities to attend the same training. Courses may be taken independently of the others and - [Autism & IDD Meetup Group](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/kids-and-family-counseling-monthly-autism-disabilities-meetup-group/2025-03-31/) - Kids and Family Counseling Monthly Autism & Disabilities Meetup Group 📅 When: Last Monday of every month ⏰ Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM 📍 Where: 2107 S 12th St, Tacoma, WA (In-Person & Virtual) 🔗 Join us in person or online! For more information and to receive the virtual meeting link, contact andys@kidsandfamilycounseling.com. Calling all - [Sexual Abuse Prevention Training](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/sexual-abuse-prevention-training/) - Sexual Abuse Prevention Training Thursday April 17th, 2025 10am-12pm Tacoma Police Department 3701 S Pine St Tacoma, WA 98409 REGISTER HERE Learning objectives for this training include: Child Abuse Statistics: Learn definitions, local statistics and law / policy for sex offenders. Offender Behavior and Grooming: Gain insight on how offenders behave and target communities, families, - [IEP and Special Education Bootcamp](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/iep-and-special-education-bootcamp/) - Kids and Family Counseling presents a free IEP and Special Education Bootcamp on Saturday, April 19th from 9am-1pm. - [Dungeons and Dragons Group for LGBTQ+ Youth](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/dungeons-and-dragons-group-for-lgbtq-youth/2025-03-24/) - REGISTER HERE - [ECHO for Parents, Caregivers, and Families](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/echo-for-parents-caregivers-and-families/2025-02-07/) - ECHO for Parents, Caregivers, and Families Parent Education Series on Supporting Challenging Behavior at Home Parent Education sessions are offered: · Fridays from 11:00 to 12:00pm on Zoom for 12 weeks. · This series begins on February 7th and will end on April 25th. Calling all parents, caregivers, and family members of children 3-12 years - [Free In-Person and Virtual Parent and Caregiver Learning Series](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/free-in-person-and-virtual-parent-and-caregiver-learning-series/2025-01-23/) - Free In-Person and Virtual Parent and Caregiver Learning Series - Puyallup School District REGISTER NOW Addressing Challenging Behaviors: Thursday, January 23rd 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Managing Big Transitions: Thursday, February 20rd 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Supporting Early Learners to Thrive: Thursday, March 27th 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Rethinking Screen Time and Social - [South Sound Autism Partnership (SSAP) Meeting](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/south-sound-autism-partnership-ssap-meeting/2025-02-14/) - South Sound Autism Partnership (SSAP) Meeting Occurs second Friday of every month 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Zoom. See meeting link below. PAVE STAFF is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81952366328 Meeting ID: 819 5236 6328 - [Hope Sparks Fun Run/Walk](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/hope-sparks-fun-run-walk/) - Hope Sparks Fun Run/Walk May 10, 2025 South Hill Community Park, Puyallup https://hopesparks.org/events-and-awards/ - [HI-FYVE Pierce County FYSPRT](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/hi-fyve-pierce-county-fysprt-2/) - Hi-FYVE Pierce Regional Family Youth System Partner Round Table (FYSPRT) Meetings every fourth Monday of the month at 4:00PM-5:30PM - [HI-FYVE Pierce County FYSPRT](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/event/hi-fyve-pierce-county-fysprt/2023-02-27/) - Hi-FYVE Pierce Regional Family Youth System Partner Round Table (FYSPRT) Meetings every fourth Monday of the month at 4:00PM-5:30PM ## Draw Attention - [Kids' Mental Health Washington Service Regions](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/?da_image=3844-2-2) ## Series - [Rebuild: The Movement - Grief & Healing Summit for Loss, Trauma & Restoration](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/rebuild-the-movement-grief-healing-summit-for-loss-trauma-restoration/) - [Understanding Common Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/understanding-common-psychiatric-disorders-in-children-and-adolescents/) - [Military Families Support Group](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/military-families-support-group/) - [Early Years Birth-8 Support Group](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/early-years-birth-8-support-group/) - [P2P Lunch & Learn](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/p2p-lunch-learn/) - [Awesome Autism Parent Support Group](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/awesome-autism-parent-support-group/) - [Coffee and Tea Drop-in with P2P](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/coffee-and-tea-drop-in-with-p2p/) - [Creating Connections Group](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/creating-connections-group/) - [Transition to Adulthood and Mental Health](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/transition-to-adulthood-and-mental-health/) - [Crisis Prevention and De-escalation](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/crisis-prevention-and-de-escalation/) - [Family and Caregiver Support](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/family-and-caregiver-support/) - [Evidence Based Interventions for Persons with Disabilities](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/evidence-based-interventions-for-persons-with-disabilities/) - [Medication and Behavioral Considerations](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/medication-and-behavioral-considerations/) - [Person Centered and Culturally Responsive Care](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/person-centered-and-culturally-responsive-care/) - [Functional Behavior Assessment and Mental Health Variables](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/functional-behavior-assessment-and-mental-health-variables/) - [Communication Differences and Mental Health](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/communication-differences-and-mental-health/) - [Trauma-Informed Care for ASD/IDD/DD  Populations](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/trauma-informed-care-for-asd-idd-dd-populations/) - [Dungeons and Dragons Group for LGBTQ+ Youth](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/dungeons-and-dragons-group-for-lgbtq-youth/) - [Kids and Family Counseling Monthly Autism & Disabilities Meetup Group](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/kids-and-family-counseling-monthly-autism-disabilities-meetup-group/) - [Family-to-Family Class - NAMI Pierce County](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/family-to-family-class-nami-pierce-county/) - [ECHO for Parents, Caregivers, and Families](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/echo-for-parents-caregivers-and-families/) - [Free In-Person and Virtual Parent and Caregiver Learning Series](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/free-in-person-and-virtual-parent-and-caregiver-learning-series/) - [South Sound Autism Partnership (SSAP) Meeting](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/south-sound-autism-partnership-ssap-meeting/) - [TPS Summer Teen Late Nights](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/tps-summer-teen-late-nights/) - [HI-FYVE Pierce County FYSPRT](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/series/hi-fyve-pierce-county-fysprt/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/category/uncategorized/) - [Featured](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/category/featured/) - [News and Events](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/category/news-and-events/) - [webinar](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/category/webinar/) - [COVID](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/category/covid/) - [home](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/category/home/) - [new](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/category/new/) - [Resources](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/category/resources/) - [Crisis Services](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/category/crisis-services/) - [Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities](https://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/category/intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/) - 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