Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Rumford Point Congregational Church UCC 1748 US-2, Rumford, ME, United States

Free MHFA Training hosted at Rumford Congregational Point Church UCC located at 1748 US-2, Rumford, ME 04276… Adult Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches participants about mental health & substance-use issues. By participating, you'll experience a national best-practice, evidenced-based certification course (8 hours) that leads to a 3 year certification issued...

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Supporting Veterans’ Resilience Symposium

University of Southern Maine - Portland Campus 88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, United States

NAMI Maine and the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services are co-hosting the Supporting Veterans’ Resilience Symposium on September 11, 2024, at Hannaford Hall on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland campus. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m., the symposium starts at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude by 5:00 p.m.  This event is supported by the VA’s...

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Gatekeeper Training

University of New England (UNE) 716 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME, United States

This Gatekeeper Training will be held on Tuesday, September 17th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM in Blewett, Room 027 at the University of New England (UNE), 716 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103. This training provides an accessible, introductory overview of suicide prevention. The training will provide up-to-date information regarding suicide, teach basic suicide intervention skills, increase personal...

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MHFA for Government Entities in Androscoggin County

East Auburn Baptist Church 560 Park Avenue, ME, United States

Free, In-Person Mental Health First Aid Training hosted at East Auburn Baptist Church in Auburn, Maine… sponsored by Onion Foundation to support those who supported those involved in the Lewiston Tragedy Adult Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches participants about mental health & substance-use issues. By participating, you’ll experience a national best-practice, evidenced-based certification course...

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De-escalation Training

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This training will increase knowledge and understanding of how to identify when an individual has escalated or is in crisis. It will provide steps and actions to de-escalate the situation, as well as available community resources Strategies to defuse, soothe, or support a person in need, as well as strategies for self-care, will also be...

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Training of the Trainer (TOT) for Schools

University of New England (UNE) 716 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME, United States

The Training of the Trainer will be held on Friday, September 27th from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM in Blewett, Room 027 at the University of New England (UNE), 716 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103. This training is a half-day program available to train Gatekeepers to facilitate a 1-2 hour Suicide Prevention Awareness Session for...

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NAMIWalks – Maine Event

Capitol Park Union Street, Augusta, ME, United States

MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL Join Us: Saturday, September 28, 2024 Capitol Park, Augusta, ME Every year, NAMIWalks Maine brings our state together with participants from all walks of life. The event raises awareness for mental health, strengthens our community, fosters hope, and opens doors to support. Together, we can get more Mainers connected to help & hope....

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings for Telstar School Staff

Bethel, Maine Bethel, ME, United States

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a national best-practice, evidence-based certification course designed to help adults identify, understand, and respond to crisis and non-crisis mental health situations involving youth (age 12-18). *We are holding two simultaneous sessions for BOTH Telstar Middle School & Telstar High School Staff. These trainings are free and will be held...

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Gatekeeper Training for School Staff

DHHS Building 109 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME, United States

This Gatekeeper Training will be held on Thursday, October 17th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM in the Maine Room at the DHHS Building, 109 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME. This training provides an accessible, introductory overview of suicide prevention. The training will provide up-to-date information regarding suicide, teach basic suicide intervention skills, increase personal confidence and the ability to...

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MHFA for First Responders in Androscoggin County

East Auburn Baptist Church 560 Park Avenue, ME, United States

Free, In-Person Mental Health First Aid Training hosted at East Auburn Baptist Church in Auburn, Maine… sponsored by Onion Foundation to support those who supported those involved in the Lewiston Tragedy Adult Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches participants about mental health & substance-use issues. By participating, you’ll experience a national best-practice, evidenced-based certification course...

Free

Training of the Trainer (TOT) for Schools

DHHS Building 109 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME, United States

The Training of the Trainer will be held on Monday, October 21st from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Maine Room at the DHHS Building, 109 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME. This training is a half-day program available to train Gatekeepers to facilitate a 1-2 hour Suicide Prevention Awareness Session for co-workers, school staff, and/or other community...

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (grant funded by Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation)

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Youth Mental Health First Aid is a national best-practice, evidence-based certification course designed to help adults identify, understand, and respond to crisis and non-crisis mental health situations involving youth (age 12-18). This training provides information on common mental health challenges in youth, skills for holding supportive conversations and connecting youth to appropriate professional care, and local...

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Gatekeeper Training in Aroostook County

Cary Medical Center 163 Van Buren Road, Caribou, ME, United States

This Gatekeeper Training will be held on Thursday, November 7th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM in the Conference Center at Cary Medical Center, 163 Van Buren Rd, Caribou, ME 04736. This training provides an accessible, introductory overview of suicide prevention. The training will provide up-to-date information regarding suicide, teach basic suicide intervention skills, increase personal confidence and the...

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NAMI Smarts for Advocacy: Part 1

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NAMI Smarts for Advocacy: Part 1 = Telling Your Story NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a free, skill-building training that helps people affected by mental health conditions turn their passion and lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy. In our first session, "Telling Your Story," participants will hone lived experience with mental illness into a brief...

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Gatekeeper Training for School Staff

Sanford High School 100 Alumni Blvd, Sanford, ME, United States

This Gatekeeper Training for School Staff will be held on Friday, November 15th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Room E223 at Sanford High School, 100 Alumni Blvd, Sanford, ME 04073. *Please note participants need to arrive by 7:45 AM to go through the school's security. This training provides an accessible, introductory overview of...

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NAMI Smarts for Advocacy: Part 2

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NAMI Smarts for Advocacy: Part 2 = Contacting Your Policymaker NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a free, skill-building training that helps people affected by mental health conditions turn their passion and lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy. In our second session, "Contacting Your Policymaker," participants will build skills to create and deliver effective written and...