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.