Autism Society of Oregon

Family Support Specialist Foundations (Newport)
2025-05-12 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-13 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-14 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-15 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-16 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Samaritan Center for Health Education, 740 SW 9th Street, Newport, 97365, United States
Presented by OFSN
Family Support Specialist Foundations
FSS Foundations is OFSN’s core peer-to-peer curriculum for Medicaid Billable Family Support Specialists.
What to Expect:
Comprehensive Training: Explore the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel.
Interactive Learning: Engage in discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises.
Peer-to-Peer Collaboration: Connect with experts in the field and fellow peers.
Certification: Enhance your professional qualifications and career opportunities.
Samaritan Center for Health Education, 740 SW 9th Street, Newport, OR 97365
Mon, May 12, 2025 – Fri, May 16, 2025
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT
Cost: $470 – Scholarships are available.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions or scholarship inquiries: Contact Melinda Brummett, (971) 917-1269, claires@ofsn.net

Mental Health First Aid-Adult (Online)
2025-05-13 09:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-14 09:00 - 12:30 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by The Arc of Oregon – Oregon Training And Consultation (OTAC)
May 13 @ 9:00 am – May 14 @ 12:30 pm
Meeting Type: Virtual Training via Zoom
Cost: $175
Instructor(s): Lindsay Dutton & Alice Massey
Register online at LINK HERE
Adult Mental Health First Aid consists of self-paced learning by completing modules 1-9 on Mental Health First Aid Connect, followed by 6.5 hours of instructor-led training. Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services. Participants will be able to:
•Describe the purpose of Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Mental Health First Aider.
•Identify the impact of mental health challenges on the well-being of adults in the U.S.
•Explain that recovery from a mental health challenge is possible.
•Describe the principles of safety and privacy for both the Mental Health First Aider and the person receiving first aid.
•Explain the 5 steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE).
•Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact adults.
•Evaluate the impact of early intervention on mental health challenges.
•Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) when:
o a person shows early signs of a mental health challenge.
o a person shows worsening signs of a mental health challenge.
o in crisis situations.
•Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation
email: training@TheArcOregon.org or call: 503-581-2726

TRAINING - For Policymakers: Fair Housing for People with IDD
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by the Fair Housing Council of Oregon
TRAINING – For Policymakers: Fair Housing for People with IDD
This training will help policymakers better understand fair housing issues for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and ways to resolve them.
Training topics include:
Findings from 14 statewide listening sessions regarding housing issues facing people with IDD. Participants included people with IDD, family members, disability services providers, housing providers, and other partners.
Pertinent historical context related to housing discrimination for people with IDD.
Fair Housing rights and needs for people with IDD.
Examples of Local Legislation to promote community inclusivity for people with IDD.
To register, choose one session:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Register at LINK HERE
OR
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register at LINK HERE
If you need language interpretation or an accommodation due to disability, please contact sruder@fhco.org by Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Workplace Conflict Management and Resolution (Online)
2025-05-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by The Arc of Oregon – Oregon Training And Consultation (OTAC)
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Meeting Type: Virtual Training via Zoom
Cost: $45
Instructor(s): Melissa Ballard-Batiste, LCSW
Register online at LINK HERE
Join us to learn how to manage workplace conflicts and get to workplace resolutions. We will learn how to communicate effectively in tense spaces to de-escalate and build positive work environments.Participants will be able to:
• Identifying the challenge
• Communication inside of tense spaces
• De-escalation
• Resolving conflict
email: training@TheArcOregon.org or call: 503-581-2726

Fair Housing Training for People with IDD (online)
2025-05-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by the Fair Housing Council of Oregon
This Fair Housing Training is for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the greater Willamette Valley.
Friday, May 30, 2025, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Topics include:
Fair housing basics
Making requests for changes in your housing because of disability
How to get involved in local and state advocacy
How to report housing discrimination
To register, click this link
If you have questions or need an accommodation for this training due to disability, please email Shyle Ruder at sruder@fhco.org.

Family Led Crisis Planning (online)
2025-06-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by Oregon Family Support Network
Family Led Crisis Planning
June 10th, 2025 9:00am PT
“Person & Family-Centered Planning” is not just a catchy new phrase in the mental health world for families. During this training, we will highlight the importance of family members having active participation and an active role in the design of their mental health crisis plan. Together we will focus on how the family and youth perspective, lived experience and culture can guide effective crisis planning within all 12 life domains.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact OFSN (503) 363-8068

Unpacking Anxiety (online)
2025-06-24 11:00 - 14:30 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by ORPARC
Unpacking Anxiety (online)
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
11:00am – 12:30pm
Free
Virtual Training via Zoom
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact ORPARC at 1-800-764-8367

Mental Health and Neurodiversity (Online)
2025-07-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by The Arc of Oregon – Oregon Training And Consultation (OTAC)
Training Description:
This training will help you understand the complexities of mental health within the neurodiverse community, offering practical tips on how to support yourself or others while embracing true authenticity. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, connect, and grow!
How being Neurodiverse can impact mental health
Anxiety amongst individuals who are Neurodivergent
Depression amongst individuals who are Neurodivergent
Inclusivity vs masking: the impacts
Dates: July 31, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am (PST)
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $45.00 per session
Instructor: Melissa Ballard Batiste, LCSW
Registration Information: Register online at LINK HERE
email: training@TheArcOregon.org or call: 503-581-2726

Flipping the Switch: Compassion Fatigue to Compassion Satisfaction (Online)
2025-08-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by The Arc of Oregon – Oregon Training And Consultation (OTAC)
Training Description:
Many of us go into the human services field because we have an immense passion for helping others and serving our communities.
However, we aren’t always aware of how supporting others can take a toll on our own well-being.
This training will introduce the concepts of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma, but most importantly we will discuss compassion satisfaction and resilience. Together we will gain an understanding of how to nurture our own well-being and protect ourselves, while also providing great support to those we serve.
Date: August 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am (PST)
Location: Zoom – Virtual
Cost: $45.00
Instructor: Lindsay Dutton
Registration Information: Register online at LINK HERE
email: training@TheArcOregon.org or call: 503-581-2726

Treating Neurodivergent Clients in the Mental Health Setting (Online)
2025-08-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by The Arc of Oregon – Oregon Training And Consultation (OTAC)
Training Description:
This training is for mental health providers and contains information about neurodivergent diagnoses, the social model of disability, lack of access to treatment for neurodivergent populations in the mental health system, treatment strategies, and resources for continued study.
Participants will:
recognize traits of neurodivergence in clients who may or may not be officially diagnosed.
analyze, examine, and discuss the ethics of competency vs ableism in the mental health system.
collect and prepare potential adaptations for therapy interventions for neurodiverse clients.
recognize a meltdown or shutdown and be able to apply support strategies for clients.
Date: August 8, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm (PST)
one hour lunch break 12-1pm
Location: Online Zoom
Cost: $160.00
Instructor: Jennifer Cork, DSW, LCSW
6 Cultural Competency CEUs through
Oregon NASW
Registration Information: Register online at LINK HERE
email: training@TheArcOregon.org or call: 503-581-2726

Mental Health First Aid - Adult (Online)
2025-09-09 09:00 - 12:30 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by The Arc of Oregon – Oregon Training And Consultation (OTAC)
Training Description:
Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services.
*Please note that pre-work is required to be completed on your own prior to class attendance. Estimated 2-hrs in duration.
Attendance in both sessions is required for certification.
Date: September 9 & 10, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm (PST)
Location: Zoom – Virtual
Cost: $175.00
Instructors: Jennie Heidrick & Alice Massey
Registration Information: Register online at LINK HERE
email: training@TheArcOregon.org or call: 503-581-2726

Supporting Dignity of Risk (Online)
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by The Arc of Oregon – Oregon Training And Consultation (OTAC)
Training Description:
Every person has the right to learn and one of the ways we learn is by taking risks in life. It is important to understand the concept of dignity of risk, and how to assist people with supported decisionmaking.
We take risks every day and by helping someone think through decisions and weigh options can support their dignity of risk.
Date: September 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am (PST)
Location: Zoom – Virtual
Cost: $45.00
Instructor: Lindsay Dutton (she/they)
Registration Information: Register online at LINK HERE
email: training@TheArcOregon.org or call: 503-581-2726

The Self Advocate Guide to I/DD Services Training Series (online)
2026-03-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by OSAC & ODHS
The Self Advocate Guide to I/DD Services Training Series
The Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition (OSAC) is working with the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS). Together, we are leading a 5-week online training with self advocates across Oregon. The training is about the Self-Advocate Guide to I/DD Services. It is for self-advocates and the people who support them.
Each session is one hour long. Self-advocate trainers will walk through the guide with staff from OSAC and ODDS. Each week, we will talk about one chapter:

Advocating for yourself – March 19, 2026, 3–4 PM
Introduction to I/DD services – March 26, 2026, 3–4 PM
Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA) – April 2, 2026, 3–4 PM
Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings – April 9, 2026, 3–4 PM
Your rights and disagreements in I/DD services – April 16, 2026, 3–4 PM

We hope you can come to all five sessions. The same Zoom link will be used each week.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact https://www.askosac.org/

Free Culinary Training for People Experiencing IDD (Portland)
2026-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
Presented by Germaine’s Culinary Inc. and Cedar Independence
Free Culinary Training for People Experiencing IDD
Nourish & Flourish Kitchen empowers individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve self-reliance through careers in the food service industry.
Designed to build confidence and independence, the curriculum-based program ensures student success through hands-on training alongside professional chefs.
The next 16-week training cohort begins May 5, 2026.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact info@cedarindependence.com
