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

Nov 20, 2023

The Office of Aging and Disability Services is excited to announce a virtual training opportunity entitled Mental Health First Aid, scheduled for Monday, December 11, 2023. This training is provided under collaboration with the 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 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 30 participants. 

Details of the training are below:               

When: Monday December 11, 2023

Time: 8:00AM-3:00PM EST

Cost: FREE

Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/namimaine1211