Mental Health

Catalyzing Career Development – Center for Mental Health Implementation Support  

The Center for Mental Health Implementation Support offers career development opportunities for those that work in a mental health system, organization, or program and are doing some kind of mental health implementation work within their organization (e.g., improving an existing program or establishing a new practice). CMHIS is housed at the Stanford Center for Dissemination and Implementation within Stanford University School of Medicine. They have partnered with colleagues in five regional Hubs to identify and develop resources and support organizations and systems to prepare, implement, and sustain effective mental health programs and practices. The Pacific West Hub is housed within the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The Hub provides tangible and practical support so systems and leadership can make real changes that meet the needs of the people they serve while increasing accessibility to mental health care. Learn more about these opportunities to improve mental health access and care below.

Decoding Data through Storytelling

Data Storytelling: Using What You Know to Strengthen What You Do

Two concurrent series running November–March.

Join us to build your capacity in transforming the data you already collect into powerful tools for learning, action, and impact. Explore how to leverage data and use storytelling to support your programs and communicate purpose, successes, and needs to funders, partners, and clients.

Learn More & Apply: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=peLXMdi9TkGel76pmOvf4XP1j0KYwN9LgJi4qdMblrVUNTZTQ1FGMEdNNUYzRzhXWktPUEsyOUlIQS4u&route=shorturl

Application deadline: October 31, 2025 

Cultivating Sustainable Community

Community Engagement: Deepening Partnerships to Strengthen Impact

Two concurrent series running December–April.

Come learn strategies to make community engagement more authentic, reciprocal, and sustainable! Whether you’re launching a new initiative or strengthening existing efforts, you’ll gain practical tools for building trust and creating lasting impact.

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Application deadline: November 5, 2025 

Threads of Pride – Intentional Connection

OHCE celebrated Pride month through intentional connection with Threads of Pride weaving sessions held across various UWMC locations honoring and uplifting the identities of those that identify as LGBTQ2S+. Learn more about the inspiration for this activity here from artist, Joyce J. Scott.  

Read a reflection below from Darlin Lonzano, Program Manager, 2SLGBTQ+ Health & Commissioner, Washington LGBTQ+ Commission  

“The first session at Montlake took place in the cafeteria, a space that quickly transformed into something slower, softer. This gathering became a portal to memory.  

As participants joined the loom, the conversation wove into stories of grandmothers and mothers: of crochet, knitting, and the objects passed down like quiet talismans. Some people spoke of yarn and thread left behind, of the items still in drawers or on beds, alive with meaning. The act of weaving opened a doorway to ancestral care, small domestic gestures of beauty and love.  

Many participants noted how quickly their bodies responded to the practice. “My blood pressure dropped,” one said. “I felt like I could breathe again.” The collective noticed how ease returned in the absence of urgency.  

A notable moment came when the spouse of a patient waiting during their partner’s surgery, joined us. They added their presence and their story.  

Others, too, came just to speak and be held in the circle. Even without touching the loom, people wove something vital: a sense of shared time and grounded connection among colleagues. In a place so often defined by pace and pressure, this was a return to stillness. And stillness, we remembered, is also a form of care.” 

photo of four people working together on a weaving project
Close up shot of a loom used in the threads of pride sessions
basket of yarn used in threads of pride.

Tubman Gatherings Food as Medicine – Cooking Workshop for Mental Health

March 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Food as Medicine – Cooking Workshop for Mental Health

Saturday, March 15th, 9am – 12pm

at the Healing House (3410 Claremont Ave S Seattle, WA 98144)

$45 class fee. If cost is a barrier, please email us at info@tubmanhealth.org.

Food is medicine, and we’re here to help you learn how to use food to nourish your mind and soul. Join us for a special cooking workshop where we’ll explore how specific nutrients, food sources, and healthy gut bacteria play an essential role in supporting mental well-being. This hands-on class will feature a presentation, cooking together, and of course, enjoying a shared meal. Come ready to learn, create, and connect through the power of food. Open to all ages. 

Hosted in partnership with the Union Cultural Center and led by instructor Leika Suzumura, Community Nourishian.

Food as Medicine – Cooking Workshop for Mental Health

Healing House

3410 Claremont Ave S
Seattle, Washington 98144 United States + Google Map
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Let’s Talk! Post-Election Stress Seasonal Depression

February 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Join us for Free Virtual Mental Health Supports offered by BIPOC, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Energy Workers, and Cultural Healers.

Thursday, February 13th
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

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10 Ways to Find Happiness in Your Career

From indeed.com

There are a multitude of ways to find happiness in your career, here are the top 10 ways from indeed.com that can benefit not only your mental health but even productivity at work !

“Career and workplace priorities can be as diverse as the professionals who decide on them. Of the many metrics people use to determine which jobs to pursue, many prioritize happiness at work when determining their career path. Being happy at work can have many benefits, including increased productivity and personal wellbeing. In this article, we share ten ways to find happiness in your job, discuss finding a new job and share some of the benefits of being happy with your job to help support your career satisfaction.”

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4 ways to address Mental Health at Work

Mental health can play into how well you perform at work, sometimes we are so consumed in our work we do not notice the decline in our mental state. Here are 4 ways to help guide you towards addressing and creating a healthy headspace.

” When you’re not in the right headspace, being at work can be difficult. Whether it’s depression, burnout, anxiety or something else, struggling with your mental health while you’re waiting tables or sitting behind a desk can disrupt your life and your job. But there’s a stigma to taking time off to care for your mental health that’s not present with physical health. The mindset is, “Just work, work, work, push through it and get to the other end and deal with it,” says Jody Adewale, a Los Angeles-based psychologist and medical advisor for the mental health advocacy foundation, Made of Millions.”

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Mental Health in the Workplace

Uncover the hidden impact of mental health disorders and stress on working-age Americans.

“Mental health disorders are among the most burdensome health concerns in the United States. Nearly 1 in 5 US adults aged 18 or older (18.3% or 44.7 million people) reported any mental illness in 2016.2 In addition, 71% of adults reported at least one symptom of stress, such as a headache or feeling overwhelmed or anxious.4“

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Job burnout: How to spot it and take action

Job burn out is a type of work-related stress with can affect your physical and mental wellbeing. Some possible causes of burnout can be:

  • Lack of control
  • Unclear expectations
  • Office conflicts
  • Extremely high workload or chaotic environment
  • No social support
  • No work-life balance

This article will guide you to determine if you are suffering from burnout. If you are, it’s important that you take the necessary steps to address it. If left alone this work-related stress can cause mental distress and even physical illness.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642