Mental Health First Aid
In response to our nation’s mental health crisis, NRCI provides Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to the Chicagoland area. This groundbreaking skills-based course teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges.
We provide speakers for a variety of groups and organizations, including but not limited to:
- Youth Groups
- Parent Groups
- School Faculty and Staff
- Faith Communities
- Service Clubs
- Employee Lunch and Learns
- Social Service Agencies
- First Responders
- Units of Government
- Criminal Justice Professionals
- Human Resource Professionals
- Healthcare Providers
- Professional Conferences
We can create a presentation to meet your specific needs. Topics can include, but are not limited to:
- Mental Health First Aid
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- teen Mental Health First Aid
- Suicide Prevention (QPR Gatekeeper)
- Stress Management Strategies
- Managing Anxiety and Depression
- Communication Skills for Healthier Relationships
- Mental Wellness in the Workplace
Professional Development Workshops can also be tailored to your specific needs and offer CEUs. Current topics Include:
- Preventing Sexual Harassment
- Addressing Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice
- Preparing to Work with Youth; An Introduction to Trauma, Bullying and Intervention
If you would like to invite a speaker to your organization or community, please contact:
Tracy Levine, LCSW
Executive Director
Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education
The Chicago School
325 N. Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
NRCinstitute@thechicagoschool.edu
312-467-2552
