Behavior Support Training and Consultation

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Monthly Training Opportunities
April - June 2026

HCS Behavior Support Consultation and/or Training Request Form 

Contact Us

Email: BSTRef@dshs.wa.gov

Meet the HCS Behavior Support Team

The Home and Community Services (HCS) Behavior Support Trainers, within the Residential Policy Unit, provide training, consultation, and technical assistance to HCLA staff, contracted providers, and community partners supporting clients with behavioral support needs in residential and community settings. Services are intended to strengthen provider skills, promote safe, person-centered supports, and help individuals remain stable in their homes and communities.

Behavior Support Training and Consultation

Each region has an assigned HCS Behavior Support Trainer to offer a variety of behavioral supports for providers supporting individuals who have transitioned from state hospitals and acute care settings.

Consultation Supports

To request consultation support, contact your assigned HCS Case Manager to complete a referral form.  The HCS Behavior Support Trainers do not provide crisis services. If you or an individual you support are in a crisis situation, contact your local crisis line or call 9​11.

Instructor-Led Trainings

To register for available training opportunities, click on the link or follow the registration instructions associated with the training you would like to join below:

Monthly HT Training Opportunities

To earn CEU credits for all trainings the following requirements must be met:

  1. Attendance for the full duration of the course
  2. Participation in all activities
  3. Completed an evaluation after completing the course

Training Participant Feedback

"I signed up for information on non-suicidal self-harm and the information I received was just what I needed. I learned something from each part of the webinar."

"What was the most helpful part of the class: Just learning about the different types of mental disorders."

"The toolbox was very helpful …I love the resources that I can access at any time.  I have bookmarked all of them."

"I like the quizzes and answering questions."

"This format (virtual) of training is difficult, I think you did an excellent job with the content and getting engagement."

Resources