Universal Heart Space
Mental Health
Awareness and
First Aid Training
workshops ~ info sessions ~ lunch-n-learns
For Social Good Organizations
Increase your impact within your community and among your clients by equipping your staff with the skills to offer support and assistance to those experiencing a mental health crisis or challenge, as well as recognize mental health symptoms before they come too serious, in order to promote early intervention and enhance recovery.
For
Nightlife
Keep your patrons and community memebers safe by learning how to use empathetic and proactive language when addressing someone experiencing a mental health crisis or challenge. In some cases, you can avoid triggers of using bouncers or calling police.
A unique and personalized two hour workshop specifically for nightlife staff is available.
For
Businesses
Equip your employees with an on-boarding or diversity and inclusion training that gives them the tools to recognize and address mental health symptoms before they become serious, as well as how to respond to mental health crises in the workplace and at home.
Companies that nurture an environment where people feel valued and supported see a boost in morale and increased engagement and productivity.
Classes and Workshops
We offer lunch-n-learns, full day workshops, 1-2 hour workshops, on-boarding training, diversity and inclusion training, and customized workshops and programs. Click below to learn more about our featured workshops.
How comfortable are you with identifying signs of mental illnesses and assisting someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem? Do you feel confident helping someone who may be in crisis? In our Mental Health First Aid class you will learn and practice ways to support community members in need.
You will learn:
- * How to recognize mental health issues before they become more serious, promote and enhance recovery, and provide comfort and support.
- * How to provide first aid to adults experiencing a mental health crisis, and preserve life when someone may be a danger to themself or others.
- * Alternatives to calling 911, which in some instances can exacerbate a situation.
- * Self care for you!
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond with empathy to someone who is experiencing a mental health or substance-use problem. A First Aider's increased mental health literacy enables them to help people in emotional crisis and non-crisis situations.
Upon completion of the course, you will become nationally certified Mental Health First Aid Responders and will be eligible for 7 CEU's, depending on your professional affiliation.
Through a series of prompts and exercises, we will explore the best types of self care for you in this stage of your life. People of all life stages and circumtances welcome.
We will discuss physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual self-care.
Everyone will receive feedback and guidance on how to create an achievable plan for your present circumstances and you will leave with a clear 21 day plan to jumpstart your self-care routine.
An introduction to how different foods and preparations help or hinder your mental wellbeing. We will discuss how some nutrients work best when ingested together and talk about vitamins, minerals and more.
Words are powerful. Body language can tell its own story. Have you ever wished you could have been more supportive and engaged in an important conversation with a friend, coworker, neighbor or family member who may be going through a tough time? Attend this workshop to learn language and communication tools to help others feel heard and understood. We all need a shoulder at times in our lives; learn ways to let others know they are not alone.