AFHC Event Archive
2026
Trauma Informed Care: Trauma Theory and Orientation – Part One
Description: The training provides an overview of trauma types, co-occurring disorders, and the impact of traumaexposure. Part One introduces the concepts and…
2026
Trauma of Migration Part One
Description: As Part One of a two-part training, this course introduces the impact of forced migration through a trauma-informed lens, with a…
2026
Canceled: AFH Rulemaking Interested Parties Meeting #2: Discharge notice/background checks/windows
Presented by DSHS HCS & DDCS Leadership Description: This is the second of two scheduled meetings. Learn about amendments to Chapter 388-76…
2026
Suicidal and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Description: This training covers terminology, contextual factors surrounding suicidal ideation, and the developmentand expression of suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviors. Participants learn…
2026
AFH Provider Quarterly Connection With HCS & DDCS
Presented by DSHS HCS & DDCS Leadership Description: Home and Community Services (HCS) and Development Disabilities Community Services (DDCS) are welcoming Medicaid…
2026
Cultural Competency and Diversity in Residential Care
Description: This training covers cultural humility, bias awareness, and communication skills to build respectful,inclusive, person-centered care, including language-access resources and applying diversity…
2026
Canceled: AFH Rulemaking Interested Parties Meeting #1: Discharge notice/background checks/windows
Presented by DSHS HCS & DDCS Leadership Description: Learn about amendments to Chapter 388-76 WAC the Department of Social and Health Services…
2026
Dementia-Specific Behavioral Interventions
Description: This training teaches participants how to respond to dementia-related distress behaviors using person-centered,non-pharmacological, and least-restrictive strategies, including identifying triggers, adaptingcommunication, reducing…
2026
Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders
Presented by HCLA Residential Policy Unit Team, Behavior Support Trainers Description: The training course focuses on an introduction to substance use and…
2026
Room and Care Training for Providers
Description: This training provides practical, step-by-step guidance on using the Room and Care application to list current Medicaid vacancies. Participants will learn…