Mental Health First Aid- CANCELED

April 19, 2023

11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST

Audience: All nursing facility staff

CANCELLED

This event has been canceled. This session provides certification for three-years. This Mental Health First Aid training will provide you with skills on how to appropriately connect with and provide initial help and support to someone who is developing a mental health or substance use challenge or experiencing a crisis. To register for Mental Health First Aid, please send: your name, email address, agency and desired training date to coeinfo@allianthealth.org two weeks prior to the date of interest.

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.