A Guide to Trainings for Professionals and Community Members!

 Whether you're a seasoned professional in the field or an individual seeking to enhance your understanding of behavioral health, access to quality training is essential. In this blog post, we've compiled a diverse list of behavioral health trainings tailored for both professionals and laypeople alike. From foundational courses to specialized workshops, discover the resources you need to embark on a journey towards greater knowledge, empathy, and empowerment in the realm of mental wellness.

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual

Join SVSU YouthWise Program for an upcoming virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid training, designed to equip participants with the skills to support young people facing mental health challenges. This training is eligible for both CE credits and SCHECHs.

📅 Upcoming Sessions:

• March 19 & 20 (5:00–7:00 PM)

• April 14 & 15 (5:00–7:00 PM)

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OPEN (Overdose Prevention Engagement Network) Trainings

Substance Use Training-Access FREE CME, CEU and MCBAP credits.

OPEN is a is a diverse team dedicated to improving lives and reducing harms of substance use. By engaging with individuals, communities, and organizations, we share education and resources to strengthen person-centered prevention, treatment, and recovery. Visit their website for more information!

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Calm (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) Training

Two-hour self-paced course for employees to learn how to identify people who could benefit from lethal means counseling, ask about access to lethal means, and reduce access.

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QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) AgriSafe Trainings

Farmers and farm families have experienced increasing pressure resulting in high levels of stress, mental health issues, and suicide. The Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises. QPR for Farmers and Farm Families is specially tailored to the agricultural community.

In this 1.5-hour QPR training, you will learn about the unique challenges farmers face and how to implement and help someone at risk of suicide.

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Mental Health First Aid Trainings

Contact your local community mental health or mental health agencies for more information.

Huron Behavioral Health- Mental Health First Aid – Huron Behavioral Health (huroncmh.org)

Lapeer County Community Mental Health- Mental Health First Aid - Training - Lapeer County Community Mental Health (lapeercmh.org)

Sanilac County Community Mental Health- SCCMH – Sanilac County Community Mental Health Authority (sanilaccmh.org)

Tuscola Behavioral Health System- Mental Health First Aid (tbhsonline.com)

Another resource that may offer Mental Health First Aid is your local Intermediate School Districts.