From Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services: Training Opportunity Available for Family and Caregivers of Adults Receiving Services Within Section 12, 19, and 96 Programs

• By: Ben Hawkins
• On: 10/09/2024 13:56:27
• In: Legislative/Government Affairs

The Office of Aging and Disability Services is excited to announce a virtual training opportunity scheduled for Monday October 28, 2024 - Mental Health First Aide. This training is being provided under collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine and is available for caregivers providing care to Section 12, 19, and 96 members. Caregivers can include personal support staff, attendants, home health aides, nurses or other natural and family supports.

Mental Health First Aid for Caregivers is a skills-based training that teaches participants skills to respond to aging adults struggling with a mental health challenge. This training leads to a 3-year certification issued by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Registration is limited to 25 participants and the deadline to register is October 24, 2024.
For questions, email NAMI Maine or call 1-800-464-5767 x 2312.

Details of the training are below:     
When: Monday, October 28, 2024
Time: 8:30am-3:00pm (2 hours of independent pre-work to be completed prior to instruction led session on 10/28/24)
Cost: FREE
Link: MHFA for Caregivers Registration Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Staff contact: bhawkins@mehca.org