Advanced Gatekeeper Training

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

The Advanced Gatekeeper Training will be held on Friday, March 22nd 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. Designed for school staff who must renew their Gatekeeper certification every five (5) years, the Advanced Gatekeeper Training deepens suicide prevention...

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

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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 and teens (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...

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CAMS-care: Preventing Suicide – Foundational Video Course (Self-Paced)

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*MAINE SPECIFIC Registration for this online, self-paced course is open through September 30th, 2024, and participants will have 60 days to complete the course upon receiving access to the portal. NAMI Maine offers access to the CAMS Foundational Video Course to clinicians* serving residents of the state of MAINE and working in healthcare or school...

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CAMS-care: Preventing Suicide – CAMS-4Teens® & Parents Video Course (Self-Paced)

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*MAINE SPECIFIC Registration for this online, self-paced course is open through September 30th, 2024, and participants will have 60 days to complete the course upon receiving access to the portal. Prerequisite: CAMS Foundational Video Course. Additionally, NAMI Maine offers free access to the CAMS-4Teens® & Parents Video Course to clinicians* serving residents of the state...

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Training of the Trainer (TOT)

Maine State Library 64 State House Station, Augusta, ME, United States

The Training of the Trainer will be held on Tuesday, June 4th from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM in Room 106 at the Maine State Library, 242 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330. 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,...

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Gatekeeper Training

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The Virtual Gatekeeper Training will be held over three consecutive weeks on Mondays, June 10th, June 17th, and June 24th from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Participants will receive access to the Zoom link by email prior to the session. Participants must attend ALL three sessions to receive certification. This training provides an accessible, introductory...

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Public 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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Suicide Prevention and Management of Older Adults

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The training, Suicide Prevention and Management of Older Adults, will be held virtually over Zoom on Tuesday, June 25th from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Registrants will receive access to the Zoom link by email prior to the session. Suicide in late life is a significant public health issue. This training will provide an overview...

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Gatekeeper Training for School Nurses

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

This Gatekeeper Training will be held on Monday, August 19th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Main Room at DHHS Building, 109 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04330. 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 effectively...

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MHFA for Non-Profits 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...

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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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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...

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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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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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Family-to-Family Virtual Training

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This class will begin January 18, 2025 and the last day will be March 8, 2025. Each class will take place on Saturday from 2:00pm - 4:30pm. NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family and friends of adults living with mental health conditions. When you participate in NAMI Family-to-Family you will gain...

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Gatekeeper Training

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This Gatekeeper Training will be held on Friday, January 24th, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM via Zoom. Participants will receive access to the Zoom link along with training materials in a reminder email that will be sent closer to the training date in January. This training provides an accessible, introductory overview of suicide prevention. The...

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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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Advanced Gatekeeper Training

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This Advanced Gatekeeper Training will be held on Friday, January 31st, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM via Zoom. Participants will receive access to the Zoom link along with training materials in a reminder email that will be sent closer to the training date in January. *Designed for school staff who must renew their Gatekeeper certification every five...

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Protocol Development Training – Suicide Prevention, Intervention, & Postvention

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The Protocol Development Training will be held on Friday, February 7th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Zoom. Participants will receive access to the Zoom link along with training materials in a reminder email that will be sent closer to the training date. If a school or other organization experiences a suicide or a...

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