Training Opportunity Available for Section 19 Home and Community Based Services for Older and Disabled Adult Caregivers

Aug 18, 2023

The Office of Aging and Disability Services is excited to announce a virtual training opportunity on Mental Health First Aid, scheduled for September 18, 2023. This training is offered in collaboration with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine and is available for caregivers providing care to Section 19 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 how to respond to aging adults struggling with a mental health challenge. This training leads to a three (3) year certification issued by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.    

Registration will be limited to 30 participants.    

Details of the training are below:     

When: Monday September 18, 2023  

Time: 8:00AM-3:00PM EST  

Cost: FREE  

Link: MHFA for Caregivers Registration Survey (surveymonkey.com)