Suicide is a leading cause of death n the U.S. Each year, over 44,000 people who live in the U.S. die by suicide, and for every suicide, 25 will attempt.
When more people are equipped with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they need.
The National Council provides training to support mental health, including Mental Health First Aid. This course teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges, giving participants the skills they need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a problem or experiencing a crisis.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training program administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
Mental Health First AidPeer support specialists offer unique skills that can drastically enhance services using their lived experience to support those with mental health and substance use conditions. Their shared experiences can help to bridge interpersonal and instrumental barriers to accomplishing the health and wellness goals of those in recovery. Join us on…
Are you an employer of peer support providers interested in recruitment and retention of the peer support workforce? Are you interested in advancing your peer support skills? Join us for this webinar that details the national “state-of-the states” on peer support certification and recruitment/retention strategies for behavioral health care organizations.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) Technical Assistance (TA) Center welcomes you to join a webinar focused on the core elements of the SMVF Crisis Intercept Map.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact across our social, economic, and healthcare systems. As challenges facing behavioral health systems and the mental health of our communities come to the forefront, public health, legislative, community and business leaders face difficult decisions around addressing these immense burdens in the…