We are proud to announce that our agency has been selected as a recipient of a Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This grant, awarded to only 22 organizations in the United States, is a testament to our unwavering commitment to promoting mental health awareness and fostering a community that is well-informed and supportive.
The SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training grant will empower us to expand its reach and impact in the community through comprehensive training programs. The grant will facilitate the development and implementation of innovative initiatives designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and enhance mental health literacy among residents of McKean County and the surrounding areas including a partnership with the Seneca Nation of Indians.
The Guidance Center has been a cornerstone in the provision of education, recovery oriented, crisis and behavioral health services in Bradford and surrounding communities. With the SAMHSA grant, the center aims to strengthen its role as a community resource for mental health education and support.
Committed to using the SAMHSA grant to make a lasting impact on mental health awareness in McKean County and surrounding communities, our agency will be providing Mental Health First Aid training to businesses and organizations in the area starting this month. Additionally, through partnership with all school districts in McKean County, Mental Health First Aid for Youth will be available. By providing education and resources, the center aims to empower individuals to seek help and create a more compassionate and supportive community.
What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?
Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. MHFA teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and noncrisis situations, and where to turn for help.
How Do I Get Trained?
To find a course or contact a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, call Claudette Johnson at (814) 362-6536 ext. 1714 or email cjohnson@guidancecenter.net
We are proud to announce that our agency has been selected as a recipient of a Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This grant, awarded to only 22 organizations in the United States, is a testament to our unwavering commitment to promoting mental health awareness and fostering a community that is well-informed and supportive.
The SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training grant will empower us to expand its reach and impact in the community through comprehensive training programs. The grant will facilitate the development and implementation of innovative initiatives designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and enhance mental health literacy among residents of McKean County and the surrounding areas including a partnership with the Seneca Nation of Indians.
The Guidance Center has been a cornerstone in the provision of education, recovery oriented, crisis and behavioral health services in Bradford and surrounding communities. With the SAMHSA grant, the center aims to strengthen its role as a community resource for mental health education and support.
Committed to using the SAMHSA grant to make a lasting impact on mental health awareness in McKean County and surrounding communities, our agency will be providing Mental Health First Aid training to businesses and organizations in the area starting this month. Additionally, through partnership with all school districts in McKean County, Mental Health First Aid for Youth will be available. By providing education and resources, the center aims to empower individuals to seek help and create a more compassionate and supportive community.
What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?
Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and noncrisis situations, and where to turn for help.
How Do I Get Trained?
To find a course or contact a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, call Claudette Johnson at (814) 362-6536 ext. 1714 or email cjohnson@guidancecenter.net