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Mental Health Education

Mental Health Education and Training not only helps to fight the stigma surrounding mental health but provides skillsets and tools that can save lives. Are you ready to make a difference? Schedule a training today!

Trainings Offered

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

ASIST is a two-day in-person suicide intervention training. It is designed for anyone over the age of sixteen, from community members to those who work directly with those experiencing thoughts of suicide. The training covers warning signs, providing an intervention, and developing a collaborative safety plan with the person experiencing thoughts of suicide.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a day-long intensive mental health training. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of suicide at three stages: early, worsening, and crisis. You will also learn how to intervene with someone experiencing a mental health challenge by learning the ALGEE Action Plan. This training takes approximately 8 hours to complete and can be completed in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format. We offer MHFA for Adults and MHFA for Youth, as well as modules for First Responders and Military/Veterans, so you can customize the training to the population you work with.

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

QPR is a one to two-hour virtual or in-person training about suicide prevention. It is designed for anyone over the age of eighteen. Participants learn how to recognize warning signs of suicide, ways to initiate conversation, and methods of providing help.

Signs of Suicide (SOS)

Signs of Suicide (SOS) is an hour-long universal suicide prevention training for middle and high school students that teaches students how to recognize warning signs of suicide in themselves and their friends and peers. In addition to the Middle School and High School curriculum, we also offer trainings for school staff and for parents. In the SOS program, students learn how to ACT- Acknowledge signs of suicide, demonstrate they Care, and Tell a trusted adult. SOS is an interactive program with age-appropriate videos and guided classroom discussions about how to help a friend showing signs of suicide.

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Our Trainings

Mental Health First Aid

A day-long, intensive mental health training. It teaches first responders, clergy, teachers, and lay people how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses at three stages: early, worsening, and crisis. They also learn how to intervene with someone experiencing a mental health challenge by learning the ALGEE Action Plan. This training takes approximately 8 hours to complete and can be completed in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format.

Signs of Suicide (SOS)

A multi-dimensional, school-based suicide prevention program designed for middle school and high school students (ages 11-17). It involves collaboration with parents, teachers, counselors, and school staff. By using age-appropriate videos and real-life skills, students are more prepared for preventing the suicide of themselves or a friend.

Erase the Stigma – Youth

Providing educational and interactive presentations for children and youth with the goal of breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health. The program gives tools to develop coping skills on topics such as bullying, body image and self-esteem, risky decisions, substance abuse, stress and depression, and other mental health-related topics. The program can be adapted to schools and environments with certain needs.

Caregiver Conversations

One-on-one conversations with families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Our Caregiver Support Program empowers families with an active support network, reminding them they are never alone on this journey. By focusing on the power of the present, we help families make memories for tomorrow. Our motto is “You care for them, let us care for you”. Serving Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson counties

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

QPR is a one to two-hour virtual or in-person training about suicide prevention. Participants learn how to recognize warning signs of suicide, ways to initiate conversation and methods of providing help.