Mental health awareness trainings - mental health america of northeast indiana, or mhani, will provide evidence based and no cost mental health awareness and crisis intervention trainings, referral…

Mental health awareness trainings - mental health america of northeast indiana, or mhani, will provide evidence based and no cost mental health awareness and crisis intervention trainings, referral supports, and introductory presentations throughout indiana. Populations to receive training include family members, caregivers, and professionals who interact often with individuals facing a mental health condition or crisis. Mhani intends to reach 2,500 training attendees in year 1, 3,000 in year 2, 3,500 in year 3, 4,000 in year 4, and 4,500 in year 5, for a total of 17,500 attendees. Trainings through the mental health awareness training program will include CPI verbal intervention, youth and adult mental health first aid, question persuade refer, applied suicide intervention skills training, and safetalk with the goal of dramatically improving preparation and knowledge for persons who may encounter community members experiencing a mental health crisis or newly emerging mental illness. These evidence based trainings will be facilitated by certified instructors and adhere strictly to the established models. During trainings, instructors will educate participants on recognizing a need for mental health assistance, tools for intervention, and where to find information to effectively refer community members to necessary services. During trainings, participants will receive materials outlining local resources to assist helping professionals in making referrals. Following training, mhani advocates will be available to assist mhat participants in accessing appropriate services through no cost consultations by phone, video conference, or in person. Follow up surveys will be conducted within 5 to 10 business days of the initial consultation with the goal of achieving 80% satisfaction from consumers. Overall, the mhat program will raise mental health awareness and preparation of community members in positions to help adults and youth facing mental illness.