Training Opportunities are Available Across the State
Someone you know could be experiencing a mental health crisis. Are you prepared to help? Oregon Family Support Network offers training courses approved by Oregon Health Authority for Continuing Education Credits that will allow you to grow your knowledge, skills and confidence when you are called upon to provide positive support and advocacy.
Upcoming Trainings
Family Support Specialist (FSS) Foundations
This course offered in
English and Spanish
Earn your OHA-approved Traditional Health Worker (THW) certification! This program equips FSS with the skills needed to navigate and work within Medicaid billing systems.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
May 12-16 – English
in person
740 SW 9th St, Newport OR
Mutuality in Relationships
(Advanced Training)
This course offered in
English
In this training we will be looking at the definition of mutuality in peer work. We will be looking at competencies that support mutuality building, and identifying how active listening, perspective-taking skills, and setting aside our own bias fortify the mutuality relationship.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
May 28 – English
online
Preguntar.Persuadir.
Referir.
Este curso se ofrece en español
Al igual como las personas capacitadas en RCP y la maniobra de Heimlich ayudan a rescatar miles de vidas cada año, las personas capacitadas en RCP aprenden cómo reconocer las señales de advertencia de una crisis de suicidio y cómo preguntar, persuadir y recomendar a alguien para conseguir ayuda. Cada año, miles de Americanos, como usted, dicen que “Sí” a salvar la vida de un amigo/a, colega, hermano/a o vecino/a.
PRÓXIMA OFERTA DEL CURSO
30 de mayo – Español
en linea
Supporting the Family Peer Support Workforce Through Peer Supervision
This course offered in English
This training will explore how to effectively support the family support specialist workforce through thoughtful and intentional supervision.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
Thursday, June 5, 12 & 26 – English
online
Also offered
July 5, August 5 & 12
October 8, 15 & 22
Communication for the Workforce
This course offered in English
This training is designed to help Family Support Specialists with essential communication skills to build trust, foster connection, and navigate difficult conversations with confidence.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
Tuesday, June 24 – English
online
Wraparound Phase 2
This course offered in English
In this training we will take a deeper dive into Phase 2 of Wraparound and to role of a FFS/Family Partner. We will break down the activities in this phase and how those activities support the bigger process of Wraparound.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
Wednesday, July 9 – English
online
English 
Español de México