Mental Health Training

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID – Virtual, No Fee
Hosted by: Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
Registration & information:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/tri-county-behavioral-healthcare-28428134647

Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention (referenced in Hope Pieced Together podcast episode 18:  Tackling Suicide:  A Professional Perspective with Whitcomb Terpening)

QPR  (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Training
Online, Small Fee
qprinstitute.com/individual-training

 ASK (about Suicide to Save a Life) Workshop
Free / Online
texassuicideprevention.org/training/video-training-lessons-guides/certification-training/

CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) Training
Free / Online
sprc.org/resources-programs/calm-counseling-access-lethal-means

More Advanced training:

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) 
In person / Fee-based
[may adapt to online trainings during COVID-19]
livingworks.net/asist

Professional training:

CAMS is considered the gold standard for treating suicidality
Online / Fee-based
cams-care.com/

Substance Use Disorder Prevention Training / Strengthening Families Training / Wellness
Marcia Baker, PhD, LPC, LCDC
thirdcoastcw.com/ourservices

 

CAREforce (Veteran/First Responders)
CAREForce.us
Local Contact:  Ken Schlenker [email protected] or 949-324-2192
Crisis Training, Response and Organizational Development for veteran & first-responder organizations

Mental Health Training

by Julie Overstreet, Local NAMI & AFSP Certified Trainer
[email protected] or 832-288-7200

  • AFSPs Talk Saves Lives (train-the-trainer)
    afsp.org/our-work/education/talk-saves-lives-introduction-suicide-prevention/
    Program by American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a customizable, “lunch and learn” presentation which covers scope of suicide prevention: risk and warning signs, of suicide, and how together, we can help prevent it.
  • Mental Health First Aid (separate versions for working with Youth, Adults, Veterans, First Responders)
    mentalhealthfirstaid.org
    Evidence-based 8-hour workshop designed by National Council on Behavioral Health, to teach signs and symptoms of mental illness, how to prevent a mental health crisis and how to respond to one should it occur. Participants receive a certificate in Mental Health First Aid at completion.

    Course also offered through Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare.  For more information, contact Kelly Godwin at Tri-County 936-521-6419

  • NAMI Trainings
    nami.org/find-support/nami-programs/

Mosaics of Mercy operates 9 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday and is not a call center for crisis situations. If you believe that you or another individual are suffering from a mental health crisis or medical emergency, call 911, contact your doctor immediately, or seek medical attention immediately at the nearest emergency room.

Mosaics of Mercy, Inc. is a charitable organization that provides mental health resources and website links for informational purposes only. The posting by Mosaics of Mercy, Inc. of a website link or a resource does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Mosaics of Mercy of any of the products, services, or opinions of the corporation, organization, or individual referenced. For any questions about the third party content or for further information please contact the external website or organization directly. Mosaics of Mercy, Inc. is not liable for the accuracy of content of any third party websites or for content navigated to via subsequent links. User agrees that use of the Mosaics of Mercy website constitutes an agreement not to hold any Mosaics of Mercy officers, employees, agents or volunteers liable for the information posted on this website. The information is provided “as is” for general information and education only. It should not replace consultation with a doctor or other qualified mental health providers.

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