[Wctcca] Fw: Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training

[Houge, Jennifer]

?Hello Colleagues,


Please see the attached email for a professional opportunity for you or your fellow faculty/staff.



Jennifer
Jennifer Houge, MS LMHC
Counselor
Lower Columbia College
360-442-2343
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From: Arquette, Richard
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 2:29 PM
Subject: Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training

Good afternoon,

I am reaching out to share about an exciting professional opportunity!

In spring 2022, ASLCC approved funding to training staff/faculty to be certified instructors for mental health first aid (MHFA). Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course that teaches participants how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps participants identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. And it is through instructors that we are able to spread MHFA on our campuses, communities, and beyond. You can learn more about MHFA and instructor training here: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/become-an-instructor/

With the funding, we are seeking faculty/staff who are interested in being trained to be instructors. The training will be December 7-9 2022 from 9am to 5pm each day. The cost of the training for LCC staff/faculty is free and includes a light breakfast and lunch during the training. The training would normally cost $2200 per person for the certification (not including the cost of travel/hotel for the training).

We will also be offering this training to other SBCTC college staff/faculty and community organizations if they would like to send anyone. The rate to participate will be discounted to $1600 per person compared to the typical cost of the training (certificate costs is $2200). We will be sending this information out more broadly within the system.

Due to the high cost associated with this investment in our staff/faculty, it is CRITICAL that you understand the commitment associated with participating in this certificate program. Staff/faculty participating in this training will:

  *   Will need to understand that if you are selected to be an instructor and you fail to participate in the training, that ASLCC's investment will be lost as we will be unable to refill that spot at the training.
  *   Will attend all training days and fully engage in the training.
  *   Will be expected to facilitate at least 2 MHFA trainings per year. These can be facilitated individually or as a co-presenter.
  *   Will need to receive supervisor approval regarding the training and the ongoing commitment for providing the training.

I will be hosting and information session/Q&A opportunity on Wednesday October 12th at 12pm via zoom if you want more information: https://lowercolumbia.zoom.us/j/85699054238

If this is something you are interested in, please complete the following interest form by October 31st: https://forms.gle/CTvLq4QUpA1GHPD57

If you have any questions, please attend the campus information session or email me directly.

All the best,

Richard Arquette (he/him/his<https://www.mypronouns.org/>)
Director of Student Programs and Student Housing
Lower Columbia College | Student Center (STC) 107
(o) (360) 442-2443 | (c) (360) 703-5360
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