Training Opportunity Available for Family and Caregivers of Adults Receiving Services Within Section 12, 19, and 96 Programs

The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS), in collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine is excited to announce a virtual training De-Escalation opportunity scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

This training 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.

De-escalation Training for Caregivers will help build understanding of the signs and impacts of someone who is escalated. This training offers tools and techniques to assist with de-escalating situations.

Registration is limited to 35 participants and the deadline to register is December 3, 2024.

For questions, email NAMI Maine or call 1-800-464-5767 x 2312.

Details of the training are below:            

When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Time: 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM

Cost: FREE

Link: De-Escalation Training for Caregivers Registration Survey (surveymonkey.com)

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