May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Elevate Care With a 5-Week Mental Health Training Plan

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) is excited to offer a comprehensive five-week training plan designed to promote mental well-being in your facility.Mental Health Awareness Ribbon

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRAINING PLAN.

Here’s what you’ll gain each week:

  • Week 1: Empathy and Stigma – Learn to reduce stigma and connect with residents on a deeper level.
  • Week 2: De-escalation Strategies – Master techniques to calmly and effectively manage challenging situations.
  • Week 3: Major Depressive Disorder – Identify signs and implement supportive strategies for residents with depression.
  • Week 4: Generalized Anxiety Disorder – Gain insights into anxiety disorders and learn practical ways to provide comfort.
  • Week 5: Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia – Understand serious mental illnesses and how to offer informed support.

Each section includes bite-sized learning videos, informative educational flyers, and knowledge-building trivia questions.

Take action this May to create a more supportive, resilient care environment for your facility.

Bonus Event:
Join us on May 15, 2025, for a live webinar on launching a Behavioral Health Ambassador Program in your facility. This webinar will equip your team with the tools and knowledge to create a lasting impact.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR.

the center of excellence for behavioral health in nursing facilities (COE-NF)

Established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the COE-NF offers Certified Medicare and Medicaid Nursing Facility Staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to trainings, technical assistance and additional resources, at no cost.

What We Do

We help nursing facilities to improve the quality of life and care provided for residents who are experiencing a variety of behavioral health disorders, with a focus on Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Disorders (COD).

Who We Help

We provide direct technical assistance, evidence-based training, and resources that are appropriate for every member of your long-term care facility — from those providing day-to-day direct care, to clinical and administrative staff.