Free Mental Health First Aid training for Region 10 providers held over two days. Offered in partnership with Oregon State University's Coast to Forest project. Coast to Forest is led by OSU’s College of Health and is funded by USDA and SAMHSA grants.
It’s easy to tell when someone is having a heart attack, is choking or can’t breathe. But what does depression look like? Anxiety? Would you know how to respond if someone says they are considering suicide?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based program that will increase our knowledge and understanding about mental health problems in order to help us recognize symptoms and reduce stigma. Participants will learn about:
Leah Sundquist works for Oregon State University Extension-Clackamas as the Administrative Office Manager in Oregon City, Oregon. She graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso and is a retired Army veteran of 35 years with experience at all levels of leadership and management. She has experience working with individuals in distress and the community during natural disasters and emergencies. She managed a daycare center for 4 years, taught K-12 Health and Physical Education for 7 years and is an International Certified Results Coach (ICRC) and instructor of MHFA.
Araceli Mendez is a Program Coordinator with the OSU Center for Health Innovation and a certified Community Health Worker (CHW). She became a certified Mental Health First Aid trainer to help communities recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use. She believes that through increased awareness and training regarding mental health and substance use we can each help reduce stigma and connect people with resources and support in our communities. Araceli was especially interested in making this possible for and reaching the Spanish-speaking communities and became a certified instructor to teach MHFA in Spanish. The hope is that more non-English speaking communities will have the tools needed to address mental health challenges.
