The 2022-2024 Community Health Needs Assessment found mental health to be a top priority in our community, and Lakeland began a journey to focus efforts on mental health resources, system level advocacy, and trauma-informed health care. Part of that journey is offering a range of virtual and in-person mental wellness workshops. We invite you to take a look at what we offer and then take part as we work to make our community a place where optimal health is achievable for everyone. Registration is required for each workshop.
Mental Health 101: Wellness, Trauma and Resilience
Created in response to the community’s stated priority health need of mental health, this introductory workshop will introduce three topics: mental wellness, trauma, and resilience. You will learn commonly used terms and be provided interactive opportunities to explore what these concepts mean to you and the community, and their implications for health outcomes. In addition, participants will discover mental wellness strategies and educational resources that are available including Community Resilience Model (CRM) and Mental Health First Aid (Youth and Adult).
Length: 2 hours
Adult Mental Health First Aid
In the Mental Health First Aid course, participants identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. MHFA teaches a five-step action plan to assess a situation, select and implement appropriate interventions and secure appropriate care for an individual experiencing a mental health problem in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Resources are reviewed to help them connect to appropriate care.
Please note that this workshop is free for those who live or work in our service area (Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren County). There will be a nominal fee for those who are outside of our service area.
Length: 8 hours
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem – and help them connect to appropriate care
Please note that this workshop is free for those who live or work in our service area (Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren County). There will be a nominal fee for those who are outside of our service area.
Length: 6.5 hours (2-hour, self-paced online class and 4.5 hours in-person)
Community Resiliency Model
The Community Resiliency Model® (CRM) is a biologically-based trauma intervention designed for community members who need information about trauma and coping skills but who have limited access to mental health resources. CRM® teaches skills for self-care to balance the nervous system of those impacted by personal or community-level trauma (such as violence, poverty, racism, and homophobia). Participants will receive tools they can immediately implement as well as learn about future events for gaining deeper understanding of the model.
Length: Introduction - 2 hours; Workshops - 3-5 hours; Full Training - 1-2 Days
For group trainings or to find out more about our programs, email shlpopulationhealth@spectrumhealth.org