Mental Health Education

Building stronger, more prepared communities
through education & reducing stigma.

We provide evidence-based mental health education, early intervention, and suicide prevention programs for teens, educators, workplaces, organizations, and community members
throughout Central New York.

Suicide Prevention Education

Suicide Prevention Education

DESCRIPTION

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What Mental Health First Aid Covers

  • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
  • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
  • How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
  • How to connect the youth with help.
  • Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and
    the impact of social media and bullying.

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Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE):

A ssess for risk of suicide or harm.

L isten nonjudgmentally.

G ive reassurance and information.

E ncourage appropriate professional help.

E ncourage self-help and other support strategies.

Two Ways to Learn

  • In-person – Learners will receive their training as an 8-hour, Instructor-led, in-person course.
 
  • Blended – Learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and participate in a 4.5- to 5.5-hour,

    Instructor-led training. This Instructor-led training can be:

    » A live video conference.

    » An in-person class

Who Should Know Mental Health First Aid?

  • Teachers
  • School Staff
  • Coaches
  • Camp Counselors
  • Youth Group Leaders
  • Parents
  • Adults who Work with Youth
  • First Responders
  • Employers
  • Caregivers
  • Faith Leaders
  • Healthcare /Social Services workers

Cost

The cost of this training may be covered through grant funding in Madison County and some surrounding counties in New York.
Due to limited seating, if 48-hour cancellation is not provided you or your organization will be billed for the cost of a seat in the amount of $170.

Suicide Prevention Courses

A mental health education program designed to help students better understand mental health, recognize challenges, reduce stigma, and encourage help-seeking.

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A practical suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to recognize warning signs, ask directly about suicide, persuade someone to seek help, and connect them with appropriate resources.​

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Designed specifically for school professionals to increase awareness of suicide risk, warning signs, appropriate responses, and the importance of connecting students with support.​

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An introductory suicide prevention education program that helps participants understand the scope of suicide, current research, risk and protective factors, warning signs, and prevention strategies.

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Mental Health is for Everyone.

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