IU center receives $3 million grant to continue services for addictive behaviors and mental health
December 5, 2014
The Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University’s School of Public Health-Bloomington has been awarded a two-year, $3,045,375 grant by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction to help further develop programs in Indiana prevention and treatment centers for...
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December 4, 2014
… That’s why Wood County NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is offering Mental Health First Aid Full Text Outlet: Sentinel-Tribune Publication Date: 12/04/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United States of America Circulation: 10,550
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Colorado College Recognized for ‘Creative, Impactful’ Mental Health Initiatives
December 3, 2014
Colorado College was recognized for its forward-looking programs and significant leadership in the mental health field by Mental Health America of Colorado (MHAC) at a tribute in Denver on Saturday, Nov. 22. 12/03/2014 Link to Source
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BU puts mental health top of mind
December 3, 2014
Brandon University is launching a campus-wide mental health initiative today aimed at ramping up student services as visits to campus counsellors continue to increase each year. 12/03/2014 Link to Source
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Port Townsend’s Boiler Room, Dove House take part in #GivingTuesday initiative aimed at changing perception of holiday giving
December 2, 2014
The Boiler Room stands to benefit from an unlimited double match pledge as it participates in #GivingTuesday, a global effort by charities and nonprofits meant to transform how people think about, discuss and participate in the holiday giving season. 12/02/2014...
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Health notes: Helping at-risk youth
December 2, 2014
A youth mental health first aid training course will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday at Northwood Children’s Services, 4000 W. Ninth St. 12/02/2014 Link to Source
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Mental health first aid training scheduled – Ottumwacourier
December 2, 2014
OSKALOOSA — Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services will be offering mental health First Aid training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 6 in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center (entrance #3) on the MHP campus. 12/02/2014 Link to Source
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Center offers youth mental health first aid class
December 2, 2014
Samaritan Center for Congregations is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid classes specifically designed for staff and volunteers of faith communities who work with youth and young adults. This class will train youth ministers, religious education teachers, and others in...
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Connect 4 Mental Health® Community Innovation Awards Program Honors Four Community-Based Organizations Addressing Serious Mental Illness – Press Release
December 2, 2014
In an effort to better address the needs of the estimated 40 percent of adults living with serious mental illness who do not receive mental health services,1 Connect 4 Mental Health® (C4MH) today announced the winners of the 2014 Community Innovation Awards. With...
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The Long Fix
December 2, 2014
State Delegate John O’Bannon, a neurologist who represents part of Richmond and Henrico County, serves as the chairman of a General Assembly commission dedicated to improving Virginia’s mental health services. With the legislature preparing to convene in January, we asked...
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Mental illness: Long past time to break silence
December 1, 2014
One of the challenges we still need to unravel as we come to grips with mental health issues in the United States is the silence. Much too often, these are issues we choose not to speak about, fearful of the...
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Group to provide mental health first aid training
December 1, 2014
A South Dakota group is set to present a free training session on mental health first aid. The Helpline Center Suicide and Crisis Support will be hosting the event in Sioux Falls. The training will focus on the initial help...
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