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OWL: Mental Health Crisis

Mental health has a spectrum of health states, from wellness to illness. Mental crisis can occur at any point along the spectrum. Through this 1-hour seminar, participants will learn types of mental crises, assess for risk of harm, identify effective coping strategies to empower individuals to seek help and demonstrate ways to effectively respond to...

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LEAP: Mind on my Money

Our finances play a large role in our lives and can actually impact our overall health. It is important to understand and to promote positive financial health to maintain overall wellness for ourselves and our futures. In Financial Literacy 101, you will gain an understanding of financial wellness and the role it plays in our...

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QPR: Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is an educational program designed to teach gatekeepers-those who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide (e.g., parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, caseworker, police officers)-the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond by following three steps: Question the...

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Adult Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches adults 18 and older: • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges. • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. • How to interact with a person in crisis. • How to connect a person with help. • Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care. CLICK...

OWL: Stress Management

Chronic stress can create a host of chronic mental and physical health problems. Through this 1-hour seminar, participants will learn the impact of stress on mental health, explain prevention strategies to manage stress levels and demonstrate effective stress reduction techniques. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This program is part of MHAG’s Outreach Wellness Learning (OWL) Series

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LEAP: Developing Independence

When becoming independent there are many factors you should take into account such as, the ability to take care of your whole self, utilizing community resources, how to navigate the world, and being able to advocate for the things you want out of life. During our Developing Independence workshop, you will learn how to increase...

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OWL: Building Resilience in Youth

While a child is developing, their social-emotional development is just as important as their physical growth. Through this 1-hour seminar, participants will learn about social emotional development and the impact of trauma, identify ways to build and strengthen resilience in children and demonstrate self-care practices to prevent caregiver fatigue. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This program...

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OWL: Mental Health 101

Everyone has mental health, it is defined by how we think, feel, behave, and cope. Through this 1-hour seminar, participants will learn to explain the difference between mental distress and mental illness, describe common mood and anxiety disorders and their signs and symptoms, and demonstrate effective coping strategies during period of stress. CLICK HERE TO...

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LEAP: Financial Literacy

Let’s talk about long-term financial goals! Financial forms such as IRS W4/W9/W2 documents and doing your taxes can be confusing but learning how to understand these financial documents can set you up for financial success and what it means to actively engage in your financial civic duties. In our Financial Literacy 102 workshop, we will...

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QPR: Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is an educational program designed to teach gatekeepers-those who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide (e.g., parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, caseworker, police officers)-the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond by following three steps: Question the...

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OWL: Supporting Veterans and Their Families

Often mental health and mental illness are misunderstood by individuals due to lack of knowledge, stigma associated with mental illness, and avoidance of conversations regarding mental health and wellness. It is important to understand that everyone has mental health, but not everyone is diagnosed with a mental illness. Understanding the scope of suicide among veterans...

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LEAP: Building Resilience and Coping

Life can be difficult sometimes and the way that we react to life’s stressors can have a positive or negative effect on our wellbeing. Being equipped with effective coping skills can boost our resiliency and reduce stress. Join us for our Building Resilience and Coping workshop to understand the relationship between our mental health and...

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