Training & Profesional Development

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As a result of how common mental health issues are in today’s population, it is important that we know how to recognize signs and symptoms of common mental health issues, how to seek help and what to do if someone is in crisis. 

We are nationally certified trainers in Mental Health First Aid Training as well as QPR Suicide Prevention Training. We also provide customized trainings in areas of need/interest.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. 

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. 

The course addresses:

•  Common mental health challenges for youth including
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Substance use
  • Disorders in which psychosis may occur
  • Disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
• Reviews typical adolescent development
• Teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. 

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.

Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and

• Question about suicidal thoughts
• Persuade them to get help
• Refer the person to appropriate help 

Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. QPR can be learned in our Gatekeeper course in as little as one hour.