Johnson County is hosting Adult Mental Health First Aid- virtual training, scholarships are available. What is Mental Health First Aid? MHFA is an interactive course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Why Youth Mental Health First Aid? Youth Mental […]

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. QPR's mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. This training provides quality education, and empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a […]

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day, interactive, skills-based workshop for anyone 16 years of age or older who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST is a resource for the whole community. It helps people apply suicide first-aid in many settings: […]

What is Mental Health First Aid? MHFA is an interactive course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy and helps the public identify, understand and respond to signs of […]

Individuals with lived experience with a mental health condition or substance use disorder, along with supportive loved ones and members of the community, are invited to our 2024 Resiliency Conference. For more information and/or questions about registration, contact Prevention and Community Relations at 913-715-7880 or JCMHCevents@jocogov.org.