Introductory Episode A: Welcome!

In collaboration with the Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network of the University of Washington, Aleks Martin, MSW, LSWAIC, SUDP hosts a monthly series of audio podcast versions of the live monthly webinars on provider well-being. Each audio podcast version will be available following the live webinars.

About Aleks Martin
Aleks Martin (S/he pronouns, but they is ok) has been in the health and social service field for over 20 years. As a graduate of the University of Washington’s School of Social Work - Masters Program, Aleks developed their skills as a mental health clinician and social justice advocate. Aleks’ perspectives where shifted and allowed them to have a wider lens for diversity, inclusion and equity. Aleks was inspired to start a private practice to address the special needs of the LGBTQI2+ and BBIPOC (Black, Brown, Indigenous and People of Color), particularly Queer and Trans Asian and Pacific Islander people dealing with unique and special issues that intersect with race/culture and gender/sexuality like coming out, spiritual conflicts, cultural dissonance, gender transition, social navigation at work and other environments, interpersonal relationships from intimacy to friendships, understanding relationships with non-LGBTQI2+ partner(s).

About MHTTC
The purpose of the MHTTC Network is technology transfer - disseminating and implementing evidence-based practices for mental disorders into the field.Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the MHTTC Network includes 10 Regional Centers, a National American Indian and Alaska Native Center, a National Hispanic and Latino Center, and a Network Coordinating Office.MHTTC's collaborative network supports resource development and dissemination, training and technical assistance, and workforce development for the mental health field. They work with systems, organizations, and treatment practitioners involved in the delivery of mental health services to strengthen their capacity to deliver effective evidence-based practices to individuals. Their services cover the full continuum spanning mental illness prevention, treatment, and recovery support.

For more information, please visit MHTTC.