Trainings:
Culturally Responsive Mental Health:
"Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Mental Health"
When: November 18, 2025 - 10 AM - 1 PM.
Where: Virtual - Zoom links are sent out 1-2 days prior to training date.
Cost: $50 per person (Oregon Alliance members receive 10% off).
All participants will receive 3 CEUs upon completion!
“Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Mental Health” is a training that infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop on mental health. This training prepares community members to help friends and loved ones during times of distress. Learn how to recognize mental health conditions, what to do when someone needs support, and tools for maintaining good mental health.
Learning Objectives:
- Build cultural sensitivity around mental health
- Practice being sensitive and brave in helping others
- Respond to community needs and decrease stigma
- Increase awareness of mental health resources
- Build resilience using a recipe for mental health
- Identify if someone is in mental distress
About The Trainer
Martin Lockett is the Director of Cultural Engagement at Lines for Life, a substance abuse counselor, author, and public speaker. Martin has worked at Lines for Life for four years.
As Director of Cultural Engagement, Martin leads a team of outreach coordinators into communities of color where their mission is to destigmatize mental health, substance abuse and suicide, build skills, and offer culturally responsive resources.
Martin is a certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid, QPR, H.E.A.T 4 Youth, and Be Sensitive, Be Brave. His trainings are geared toward teaching community members who interact with, serve, and work with BIPOC individuals how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and suicidal challenges, appropriately respond, and how to refer for professional and cultural support.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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Direct Youth Services Training - VIRTUAL
Note: This virtual training will be held in 3 sessions across different dates.
Virtual on Zoom:
- Dates: January 22, 29, and February 5
- Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
- Zoom link will be sent out 2-3 days prior to training dates.
This comprehensive training covers topics such as child & adolescent development, trauma-informed care, practical direct care skills, communication, youth engagement, managing challenging situations, and leadership development. Participating organizations will have the opportunity to support staff growth, enhance team capacity, and receive insights from pilot evaluation.
The Direct Youth Services Training Pilot is designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge of staff working directly with youth in behavioral health and residential settings. The training is highly interactive, incorporating real-world scenarios, role plays, and opportunities for reflection and feedback. Join us in preparing your team for meaningful, lasting impact with the youth you serve.
The Trainer:
This pilot training will be led by Sally Guyer, MSW, HS-BCP from Portland Community College.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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Culturally Responsive Suicide Prevention:
"Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention"
When: January 8, 2026 - 10 AM - 12 PM.
Where: Virtual - Zoom links are sent out 1-2 days prior to training date.
Cost: $50 per person (Oregon Alliance members receive 10% off).
All participants will receive 2 CEUs upon completion!
“Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention” is a training that infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop on suicide prevention. This training prepares community members to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and to connect individuals with help.
Learning Objectives:
- Approach suicide prevention in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner
- Identify signs of suicide in community members
- Ask if someone is considering suicide sensitively and confidently
- Connect individuals with the appropriate support
- Respond to community needs and decrease stigma
About The Trainer
Martin Lockett is the Director of Cultural Engagement at Lines for Life, a substance abuse counselor, author, and public speaker. Martin has worked at Lines for Life for four years.
As Director of Cultural Engagement, Martin leads a team of outreach coordinators into communities of color where their mission is to destigmatize mental health, substance abuse and suicide, build skills, and offer culturally responsive resources.
Martin is a certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid, QPR, H.E.A.T 4 Youth, and Be Sensitive, Be Brave. His trainings are geared toward teaching community members who interact with, serve, and work with BIPOC individuals how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and suicidal challenges, appropriately respond, and how to refer for professional and cultural support.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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Supporting Children and Teens Who Are Grieving
When: January 22, 2026 - 10 AM - 11:30 AM.
Where: Virtual - Zoom links are sent out 1-2 days prior to training date.
Cost: $50 per person (Oregon Alliance members receive 10% off).
All participants will receive 2 CEUs upon completion!
This webinar is designed to equip adults with an understanding of the needs of children and teens who are grieving and strategies for offering support. We will explore the multifaceted impacts that grief can have on a young person’s life and examine how children and teens may express their grief across various developmental stages. The session will cover crucial developmental considerations and specific needs of youth, followed by practical, grief-informed strategies. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to provide compassionate and appropriate support to the children and teens in their lives.
About The Trainer
Jana DeCristofaro, LCSW, is the Advocacy & Education Manager at Dougy Center.
Since 2002, Jana has coordinated peer support groups for children, teens, young adults, and adults. She also provides consultation and training for grieving families, students, community members, and professionals locally and nationally. Jana is the host and producer of Grief Out Loud, Dougy Center’s podcast, which features interviews with other professionals in the grief world and those with lived experience of grief.
She has also facilitated community responses for schools and community organizations after a death.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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Ethics in Action: Burnout, Boundaries, & Self-Care
When: February 12, 2026 - 9 AM - 4 PM.
Where: Boys & Girls Aid Headquarters - 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219.
Cost: $150 per person (Oregon Alliance members receive 10% off).
All participants will receive 6 CEUs upon completion!
This training invites participants to reflect on how their personal attachment patterns may influence their work with clients, their relationships with colleagues, and their ability to care for themselves. Through interactive discussions, practical exercises, and guided self-assessments, professionals will explore how to set healthier boundaries, maintain emotional resilience, and develop a sustainable self-care plan.
Participants will also learn how to recognize signs of professional impairment, engage supervision and peer support proactively, and craft a personalized life plan to promote long-term wellbeing. This training is both a practical skills workshop and a space for meaningful self-reflection. A chance for helping professionals to reconnect with their purpose, maintain balance, and support their growth both personally and professionally.
About The Trainer
Doug Smith, BS, CADC II has 21 years of experience working in behavioral health services, including serving as a Clinical Director and Director of Clinical Development. Doug is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II and has innovated many modern approaches to treatment services, including developing new patient-centered treatment models. He developed the Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy (EABT) model and speaks nationally to professionals in the field about its positive outcomes. Doug is the recipient of the Oregon Association of Addiction Professional’s 2023 Innovator of the Year Award as well as the 2018 Addiction Professional of the Year Community Service Award.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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Introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving
When: February 17, 2026 - 9 AM - 12 PM.
Where: Virtual - Zoom links will be sent 2-3 days prior to the training date.
Cost: $49 per person (Oregon Alliance members receive 10% off).
All participants will receive 3 CEUs upon completion!
If you have been wanting to learn more about the framework of CPS, then we welcome you to join "Introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving".
Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) is a training that is focused on teaching its participants different techniques in problem-solving with children. CPS can be essential for learning strategies about how to problem-solve alongside children with difficulties in emotional regulation or expressing their concern and needs, as well as proactively working with children to build skills for chronic challenges in their lives.
About The Trainer
Taylor Herreman is an experienced leader in child and youth services, having worked in a variety of settings to support systems-involved youth with early childhood trauma exposure from a trauma informed perspective. In her role, she provides training and consultation to staff and foster parents in a variety of program roles.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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Direct Youth Services Training - MEDFORD
Note: This in-person training will be held in Medford across 3 dates in sessions.
Medford (In-Person):
- Dates: First 2 sessions held in-person on March 4 & 5, with 3rd follow-up session virtually on March 12
- Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
- Address: 140 S Holly St, Medford, OR 97501 (Jackson County HHS Building)
This comprehensive training covers topics such as child & adolescent development, trauma-informed care, practical direct care skills, communication, youth engagement, managing challenging situations, and leadership development. Participating organizations will have the opportunity to support staff growth, enhance team capacity, and receive insights from pilot evaluation.
The Direct Youth Services Training Pilot is designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge of staff working directly with youth in behavioral health and residential settings. The training is highly interactive, incorporating real-world scenarios, role plays, and opportunities for reflection and feedback. Join us in preparing your team for meaningful, lasting impact with the youth you serve.
The Trainer:
This pilot training will be led by Sally Guyer, MSW, HS-BCP from Portland Community College.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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