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Mental Health First Aid
CENTRAL REGION
Training Report
July 2013
Prepared by United Advocates for Children and Families
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California Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Program Definitions
1. Trainer: Individuals (National Council) that train the 5 day MHFA Instructor courses. 2. Instructor: Individuals that have completed the 5 day training and certification from MHFA
Trainers to train MH First Aiders. *Each instructor must conduct a minimum of three courses per year to maintain certification
3. MH First Aider: Individuals that received the 12-hour training to provide first aid to individuals in a mental health crisis or support to those with mental health needs.
4. Mental Health First Aid Basic Adult Course: MHFA is a public education program that helps people identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
Instructor Course – 5 days Basic Course – 12 hours Spanish Designations - Basic 12 hour curriculum with all materials translated into Spanish
5. Mental Health First Aid Youth Course: Youth MHFA is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique factors and warning signs of MH problems; teaches individuals how to help a youth (ages 12-18) in crisis or experiencing a MH or substance use challenge.
Youth Instructor Course – 5 days Existing MHFA Basic Instructors: Participate in a 2.5 day training to add youth content
Basic Youth Course – 8 hours 6. Mental Health First Aid Rural Course: Rural MHFA is a way to build community level capacity to identify mental
health and substance abuse issues early and for rural residents to increase their confidence to intervene and refer people to the resources that exist.
Instructor Course – 5 days plus a webinar that provides supplemental information and an overlay for implementing and teaching the basic curriculum in rural areas
Basic Rural Course – 12 hours
Program Resource Webinars Violence and Mental Illness: Myths, Facts, and How Mental Health First Aid Can Help Understanding Depression: How to Help Yourself or a Loved One How to Build Your Mental Health First Aid Program with Philanthropic Funds Call to Clergy: How to Support Mental Health Challenges in Your Congregation Raising Your Profile in the Community through Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid 3rd Annual Instructor Summit Evaluating Mental Health First Aid in Your Community Procuring CEUs for Your Mental Health First Aid Courses Marketing Mental Health First Aid in Your Community Addressing Trauma through Mental Health First Aid Mental Health Technical Assistance Webinar Series Creative Fundraising for Mental Health First Aid: Return of the Telethon! Mental Health First Aid: Outcomes Evaluation Strategies Growing Your Mental Health First Aid Program through Social Media Effective Media Communication
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Contents California Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) .......................................................................................................................................1
California Statewide Snapshot on the National Landscape ..............................................................................................................3
Central Area Region ..........................................................................................................................................................................4
Considerations/Notes .................................................................................................................................................................... 17
MHFA Tools & Supports ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
County MHFA Survey Results- Updated 3/14/2013 ..................................................................................................................... 28
*Data presented in this assessment is based upon information provided by the National Council, MHSA Annual Reports and California State University. Other available data may vary, depending upon source and collection or analysis methodology.
*California Demographics provided by “COUNTY AND REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE REPORT”, Axis Group I, LCC, December 31, 2011
All reports, statistics, and information provided in this report can be accessed in the main California Mental Health First Aid report as prepared by United Advocates for Children and Families
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California Statewide Snapshot on the National Landscape Mental Health First Aid continues to be recognized nationally as a response to the escalating need for mental health
training, public awareness, and stigma reduction. Through the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare,
over 100,000 individuals across the country have become trained as Mental Health First Aiders by over 29,000
Instructors. Many states are just beginning to feel the pressure to provide the growing number of interested participants
a space in the already filled training seats. In California, the National Council reports:
14079 individuals trained through the 12 hour Mental Health First Aider Course.
29 MH Instructor 5 day trainings have been completed;
o 26 for the Adult Instructor training, and
o 3 for the Youth Instructor Training.
A total of 512 certified Instructors have completed the 5 day MHFA Instructor Course (Our research of the NC
MHFA website indicated 451 Certified Instructors, not 512).
o 487 are certified to teach Adult MHFA curriculum
o 74 are certified to teach Youth MHFA curriculum
o There are 48 dually certified in both Youth and Adult MHFA.
1022 Mental Health First Aider 12 hour trainings within CalMHSA counties have occurred since 2008.
o 1012 were for Adult MH First Aiders
o 9 for Youth MH First Aiders, and
o One was a Spanish MH First Aider Training.
After weeks of data collection and analysis, UACF is providing Regions with information that can contribute to the
development of a strategic approach to answer the call for MHFA in a targeted and regionally responsive manner. Below
are brief Statewide and Regional Snapshots to give an “at a glance” view of some of the data gathered for further
consideration. This data, in addition to the detailed tables in the Regional Report, will help maximize efforts and ensure
that the unique needs of each Region is the starting point for planning and decision-making.
Statewide Snapshot Adult Youth Spanish Combined
Total Number of Instructor Trainings to Date 27 2 - 29
Total Number of Instructors to Date 435 3 - 438
MH First Aider Trainings to Date 1012 9 1 1022
Targeted Audience
Behavioral Health 35 - - 35
Social Services 44 - - 44
School - 6 - 6
Higher Education 60 - - 60
Faith Community 22 - - 22
Primary Health 6 - - 6
Law Enforcement 3 - - 3
Business Community 2 - - 2
General Community 112 1 - 113
Not Indicated/Unknown 728 2 1 731
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Central Area Region Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sutter-Yuba, Tuolumne, Tulare, Yolo
MHFA Instructor Courses offered in region: 7 *5 Day Trainings as offered by the National Council FY08-Present. Courses offered in Adult and/or Youth format
6 Basic Adult MHFA
1 Youth MHFA
MH First Aider Instructors in region: 157 *Individuals who are certified through the National Council 5-Day Training Course to conduct 12 hour MHFA course.
24 Education/Higher Learning Institutions 47Community Based Organizations 78 County Employees 7 Private Employees
MHFA 12 Hour Trainings Conducted in region: 429 *MH First Aider (12 hour course): Individuals trained to provide first aid to those in a mental health crisis or support to those with mental health needs.
422 Basic Adult MHFA 7 Youth MHFA 0 Spanish MHFA
Central Region Adult Youth Spanish Combined
Total Number of Instructor Trainings to Date 6 1 - 7
Total Number of Instructors to Date 151 2 - 153
MH First Aider Trainings to Date 423 6 0 429
Targeted Audience
Behavioral Health 11 - - 11
Social Services - - - -
School 124 6 - 130
Higher Education 12 - - 12
Faith Community 3 - - 3
Primary Health 2 - - 2
Law Enforcement 2 - - 2
Business Community - - - -
General Community 37 - - 37
Not Indicated/Unknown 318 - - 318
** NEW 8-HOUR ADULT CURRICULUM: The existing 12-hour adult curriculum will be condensed to become an 8-hour curriculum by fall 2013. The National Council created the new curriculum by combining the Depression and Anxiety Disorders sections and by removing the Eating Disorders Section. A few activities were removed, changed or made optional, as well.
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CENTRAL
Males Females 18 And Under 65 And Older White Hispanic African American Asian Other
Alpine 51.60% 48.40% 21.80% 14.10% 75.00% 7.10% 0.00% 0.60% 20.40%
Amador 54.50% 47.50% 16.80% 20.60% 87.00% 12.50% 2.50% 1.10% 2.00%
Calaveras 50.10% 49.90% 19.60% 21.00% 88.90% 10.30% 0.80% 1.30% 1.70%
El Dorado 50.00% 50.00% 24.40% 14.40% 86.60% 12.10% 0.80% 3.50% 1.40%
Fresno 50.00% 50.00% 29.80% 10.00% 55.40% 50.30% 5.30% 9.60% 1.90%
Inyo 50.40% 49.60% 39.60% 8.90% 4.10% 19.40% 0.60% 1.30% 11.50%
Kings 56.40% 43.60% 27.80% 7.90% 54.30% 50.90% 7.20% 3.70% 1.90%
Madera 48.20% 51.80% 28.40% 11.40% 62.60% 53.70% 3.70% 1.90% 2.80%
Mariposa 50.80% 40.20% 17.80% 20.90% 88.20% 9.20% 0.80% 1.10% 3.00%
Merced 50.30% 49.70% 31.50% 9.40% 58.00% 54.90% 3.90% 7.40% 1.60%
Mono 53.10% 46.90% 21.00% 9.70% 82.40% 26.50% 0.30% 1.40% 2.30%
Placer 51.20% 24.40% 15.40% 83.50% 12.80% 1.40% 5.90% 1.10%
Sacramento 49.00% 51.00% 25.60% 11.20% 57.50% 21.60% 10.40% 21.60% 2.00%
San Joaquin 49.80% 50.20% 29.30% 10.40% 51.00% 38.90% 7.60% 14.40% 1.60%
Stanislaus 49.50% 50.50% 28.60% 10.70% 65.60% 41.90% 2.90% 5.10% 1.80%
Sutter 49.60% 50.40% 27.60% 12.70% 61.00% 28.80% 2.00% 14.40% 1.70%
Yuba 50.40% 49.60% 29.10% 10.10% 68.40% 25.00% 3.30% 6.70% 9.00%
Tuolumne 52.80% 47.20% 17.50% 20.40% 87.20% 10.70% 2.10% 1.00% 2.00%
Tulare 50.10% 49.90% 32.60% 9.40% 60.10% 60.60% 1.60% 3.40% 1.70%
Yolo 48.80% 51.20% 22.70% 9.80% 63.20% 30.30% 2.60% 13.00% 1.60%
AVG 50.81% 48.94% 25.80% 12.92% 67.00% 28.88% 2.99% 5.92% 3.65%
Gender Age Groups Race
Central Region Demographic Snapshot
*COUNTY AND REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE REPORT, Axis Group I, LCC, December 31, 2011
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MHFA Instructor Courses Offered in Central Region: 7 *5 Day Trainings as offered by the National Council FY08-Present. Courses offered in Adult and/or Youth formats County City Date Type
Fresno Fresno August 2010 5-day Adult
Fresno October 2010 5-day Adult
Fresno* 2011 5-day Adult Madera
Madera December 2009 5-day Adult
Madera June 2012 5-day Adult
Placer Loomis May 2012 5-day Adult
Sacramento Sacramento November 2010 5-day Adult
Stanislaus Modesto September 2012 5-day Adult
Modesto May 2013 Expedited 2.5-day Youth Tulare
Visalia April 2012 5-day Adult
Visalia March 2013 5-day Youth
MH First Aider Instructors in Central Region (through 5 Day Instructor Course): 153 *Complete listing of all California trainers (and designations) available in Appendix County Number
Calaveras 2
El Dorado 7
Fresno 27
Inyo 2
Kings 9
Madera 14
Mariposa 2
Merced 6
Placer 13
Sacramento 14
San Joaquin 7
Stanislaus 12
Sutter-Yuba 2
Tuolumne 3
Tulare 34
Yolo 3
TOTAL 157
NOTE: The Central Region Partnership sponsored two Mental Health First Aid trainings for instructors, which has resulted in an additional 54 certified instructors from 16 of the counties in the region. The partnership’s leaders agreed that training over 50 Mental Health First Aid instructors would be an effective way to provide much needed, high-quality, evidence-based training to those in the communities of the Central Region. This report is included as an Appendix in the Complete California Training Report, Page 92.
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MHFA 12 Hour Trainings Conducted in Central Region: 429 *MH First Aider (12 hour course): Individuals trained to provide first aid to those in a mental health crisis or support to those with mental health needs. CalMHSA County Total Type of Training
Adult Youth Spanish
*Amador 11 11 0 0
*Calaveras 8 8 0 0
El Dorado 16 16 0 0
Fresno 100 100 0 0
Inyo 5 5 0 0
Kings 16 14 2 0
Madera 84 83 1 0
Mariposa 7 7 0 0
*Merced 11 11 0 0
Modoc 0 0 0 0
Mono 0 0 0 0
Placer 17 17 0 0
Sacramento 54 54 0 0
San Joaquin 15 15 0 0
Stanislaus 37 37 0 0
Sutter/Yuba 4 4 0 0
Toulumne 5 5 0 0
Tulare 12 8 4 0
Yolo 27 27 0 0
TOTAL 429 422 7 0
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MH First Aider Instructors in Central Region: 150 (Individuals certified through the 5 Day Training Course to teach the 12 Hour Course)
COUNTY CITY NAME DESIGNATION EMPLOYMENT TITLE
Amador Pine Grove Ruthella Turner Adult A-TCAA Upcountry Community Center
Community Educator
Plymouth Angela Geddis Adult Amador County Peer Support Specialist
Sutter Creek
Christa Thompson Adult Amador County Behavioral Health
MHSA Program Manager
Sheryl Barghoorn Adult Amador County Executive Director
Calaveras Murphys Steve Shetzline Adult Youth
Calaveras County
San Andreas Diana Peck Adult Youth
Calaveras County BHS
El Dorado Coloma
Janet Doemelt El Dorado County
Sara Schwartz Kendall
Adult Brainwork
Placerville
Amanda Wilkinson
Adult El Dorado County
Janet Stevens Adult Youth
El Dorado County Health Services Department, Mental Health
Department Analyst
Randy Austin Adult El Dorado County Health Services Department, Mental Health
Health Education Coordinator
Stephanie Carlson Adult Youth Rural
El Dorado County Health and Human Services Department, Mental Health
Admin Tech
South Lake Tahoe
Jackie Norlie Adult El Dorado County Health Services Department, Mental Health
Admin Tech
Fresno
Clovis
David Miller Adult David Miller, LMFT, LPCC Licensed Clinician/Professor
Monica Blanco-Etheridge
Adult Spanish
The Rios Company Advocate
Fresno
Aime Hernandez Adult Fresno County
Anne Adamson Adult University of Phoenix Campus College Chair
Bambi Heckmann Adult Fresno Co. Dept. of Social Services
Social Worker/Trainer DSS Staff Development
Brian Olowude Adult Fresno City College TBD
Chris Torres Adult Youth Spanish
Centro La Familia Advocacy Services
MHSA Consumer/Family Advocate
Christina Alejo Adult Spanish
Youth Centers of America Executive Director
Cindy Stoops Adult Exceptional Parents Unlimited Program Manager
Debra Johnson
Adult MHA of the Central Valley Peer Support Specialist
Diana Solano Adult Madera County Behavioral Health Services
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COUNTY CITY NAME DESIGNATION EMPLOYMENT TITLE
Fresno cont’d.
Fresno, cont’d.
Elizabeth Stone Adult Fresno County Dept of Behavioral Health
LMFT
H. Lilith Assadourian
Adult First 5 Fresno County Program Officer
Helen Siporin Adult Mental Health America of the Central Valley
Executive Director
Jeff Xiong Adult Fresno Center for New Americans
Laura Spera Fresno County
Mark Jackson Adult Youth
Mental Health Systems, Inc New Horizons Program
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Mary LeBeuf Adult Mental Health Systems, Inc New Horizons Program
Clinical Supervisor, LCSW
Naomi Forey Adult SCCCD Willow International Center
College Nurse
Paulette Murray Adult Fresno City College
Ricardo Vasquez Adult Promesa Behavioral Health Director, Prevention & Substance Abuse
Rochelle Tabb Adult Department of Behavioral Health
Community Mental Health Specialist
Seyla Lim Panational Inc.
Stacy VanBruggen-O'Rourke
Adult Department of Behavioral Health
Utilization Review Specialist
Susan Bechara Adult Promesa Behavioral Health Client Resource Specialist
Reedley
Marcie Taylor Adult Wellspring Academies Behavioral Coach/Therapist
Sandra Fuentes Adult Reedley Community College Dean Of Student Services
Inyo Bishop
DB Mattovich Adult Youth Rural
Inyo County
Lisa Trunnell Adult Inyo County HHS
Kings Avenal Paul Hyer Youth Avenal High School Art Teacher
Corcoran Miguel Alvarez Youth Corcoran High School Art Teacher
Hanford
Cela Nichols Adult Youth
Kings County Behavioral Health Prevention Services Coordinator
Cynthia Hebron Adult University of Phoenix Faculty
Kathleen Murphy Adult Kings County Behavioral Health N/A
Minerva Coltra Adult Kings County Behavioral Health Recovery Support Coord.
Shannon Siegenthaler
Adult Youth
Kings County Behavioral Health
Leemore Geralyn Anaya Youth Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe
Assistant Director Of Education
Lemoore Joann Guerra Youth Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe
Asst. Director Recreation
Madera
Madera
Alfonso Lopez Adult Turning Point, Hope House Day Use Resource Coordinator
Angela Michelle Richardson
Adult Madera County Behavioral Health Services
Licensed Mental Health Plan Clinician
Anita Seymour Adult Madera County Office of Education, One Stop
Vocational And Career Specialist
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COUNTY CITY NAME DESIGNATION EMPLOYMENT TITLE
Madera
Madera
Christina Lopez
Turning Point, Hope House Program Assistant
Debbie DiNoto Adult Spanish
Madera County Department of Behavioral Health Services
Division Manager
Dolores Torres Adult Madera County
Jamie Angulo Adult Madera County Department of Behavioral Health Services
Juvenile Justice Caseworker
Marizela Terkildsen
Adult Youth Spanish
Madera County Department of Behavioral Health Services
Health Education Coordinator
Shawn Daly Adult Madera County of California
Sylvia Romero
Adult Youth Spanish
Madera County Department of Behavioral Health Services
Health Educator, Alcohol And Other Drug Prevention Program
Vicki Bandy Adult tbd
Virginia Sanchez Adult Turning Point, Hope House Program Director
Oakhurst David Johnson Adult Madera County Department of Behavioral Health Services
Mental Health Clinician
Leonard Samora Adult Madera County Behavioral Health Services
AOD Counselor
Mariposa Sharon Leighton Adult Rural Youth
Mariposa Behavioral Health
Merced
Merced
Christopher Jensen
Adult Merced County Mental Health Alcohol And Other Drug Prevention Specialist
Joyce Darbo Adult Merced County Office of Education
Early Head Start/Head Start Special Services Manager
Marilyn Mochel Adult Healthy House Merced Clinical Director
Palee Moua Adult Healthy House Merced Director Of Case Management Services
Robert Porta Merced County Mental Health
Sharon Jones Adult Youth
Merced County Mental Health
Placer Auburn
Cyndy Bigbee Adult Placer County ASOC Program Supervisor
Elvia McGuire Adult Youth
Placer County Office of Education
Bilingual Student Support Practitioner
Michelle Graf Adult Youth
Placer County Office of Education
Student Support Practitioner
Sabina Pokorney Adult Sierra College
Tom Drake Adult Placer County
Colfax Art Madrigal Adult Madrigal Training Services Professional Trainer/Consultant
Kings Beach Dylan Fitzsimmons
Adult Tahoe SAFE Alliance
Rocklin Francisco Castro Adult Placer County HHS
Roseville
Chandra Medina Adult Sierra Mental Wellness Group TBS Specialist
Libby Cook Adult Youth
Roseville Joint Union High School District
Intervention Counselor/El Specialist
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COUNTY CITY NAME DESIGNATION EMPLOYMENT TITLE
Lynne Thomson Adult Sierra Mental Wellness Group
Rachelle Stowers Adult Turning Point Community Programs
Toni Marquez Adult Roseville Joint Union High School District
Sacramento Sacramento, cont’d.
Carmichael Jennifer Cotton Adult River Oak Center for Children Family Partner
Elk Grove Alexis Peters Adult River Oak Center for Children Supervisor
Sacramento
Alex Rechs Adult Youth
Sacramento County Mental Health Program Coordinator
Amelia Stults Adult Sacramento State University Alcohol, Tobacco And Other Drugs Health Educator
Bruce Kuban Adult River Oak Center for Children Program Manager
Cindy Claflin Adult United Advocates For Children and Families
Director Of Training And Education
Gina Ehlert Adult Youth Rural
California Institute for Mental Health, Central Region
Central Region Workforce Education And Training Coordinator
Jodi Nerell Adult El Hogar Community Services Program Director
Leslie Napper Adult Consumer
Mary DeSouza Adult Sacramento County Program Planner
Nicola Simmersbach
Adult Sacramento County Mental Health Program Coordinator
Scotté R Trudeau tbd Instructor / Facilitator
Stephanie Ramos Adult Youth
Sacramento County
Tatiana Shevchenko
Adult Mental Health America
San Joaquin Stockton Christiane Highfill Adult Youth
San Joaquin County BHS - Prevention Services
Interim Program Supervisor
Gibran Donald San Joaquin County Recovery Coach
Rosemary Gomez Adult San Joaquin County BHS
Rothy Sok Adult San Joaquin County
Sokhear Sous Adult San Joaquin County
Tina Villagomez Adult Youth
San Joaquin County BHS / Substance Abuse Services
Tosh Saruwatari Adult San Joaquin County Clinical Supervisor
Stanislaus Ceres Luis Molina Adult Spanish
Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Nora Martinez Adult Spanish
Center for Human Services
Tim White Adult Stanislaus County BHRS Behavioral Health Advocate/Educator
Modesto Cathy Krider Adult Sierra Vista Child & Family Svs Program Supervisor
Chong Yang Adult Youth
Stanislaus County
Dorbea Cary Adult Youth
Stanislaus County
Fernando Granados
Adult Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
Director Of Cultural Services
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COUNTY CITY NAME DESIGNATION EMPLOYMENT TITLE
Jeff Sabean Adult Stanislaus County BHRS: PEI Mental Health Clinician/ MFT
Ken Fitzgerald Adult Youth
Stanislaus County Office of Education
Regional Health And Safety Planning Coord.
Kimberly Aiello Adult Center for Human Services Mental Health Clinician
Linda Negrete Adult Spanish
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
N/A
Mary Burton Adult West Modesto King-Kennedy Neighborhood Collaborative
Program Assistant
Sutter-Yuba Yuba City John Floe Adult Youth
Sutter Yuba Mental Health Services
Marysville Amy-Molina Jones
Adult Youth
Yuba County Office of Education
Prevention Specialist
Toulumne Sonora Laureen Campana
Adult Columbia College Health Services
Mercedes Tune Adult Spanish
Center for a Non-Violent Community
Kim Zubek Adult Columbia College Health Services
Program Specialist
Tulare
Dinuba Deisi Tarango Adult Dinuba Childrens Services MHRS
Guadalupe Carrasco-Rodriguez
Adult Spanish
Turning Point of Central California (TPOCC)
MFT-I
Exeter Timothy Koford Adult SYS LMFT
Farmersville Margarita Camacho
Youth Farmersville High Outreach/At-Risk Counselor
Orosi
Gabby Rico Adult Cutler Orosi Joint Unified School District
Outreach Aide
Lorena Leon Adult Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District
Porterville
Paula Ptomey Adult Youth
HHSA Public Health Public Health Nurse Ii
William VanLandingham
Adult n/a
Tulare
Lisa Jacobo Youth Tulare Community Day High School
Program Director
Matt Harper Adult Aspiranet Facilitator
Visalia
Amado Rodriguez Adult TPOCC MHRS
Angela Mills Youth Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Education Specialist
Brian Elledge Adult Tulare & Kings Counties Suicide Prevention Task Force
MHFA Instructor
Carla Sawyer Adult HHSA Public Health Supervising Public Health Nurse
David Castro Adult College of the Sequoias MFT Trainee
Gema Prieto Adult Tulare County Health & Human Services
Mental Health Case Manager Iv
Harvey Torgeson Adult n/a
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COUNTY CITY NAME DESIGNATION EMPLOYMENT TITLE
Tulare
Youth
Ivan Rodriguez Adult Turning Point of Central California (TPOCC)
LCSW
Kathleen Green Youth Tulare County Office of Education
Project Specialist
Michael Gates Adult Turning Point - North County One Stop
PSC-Supervisor
Michelle Lapadula Youth Tulare County Office of Education
Choices Technology Assistant
Nichola Ribadu Adult Turning Point of Central California (TPOCC)
Ur Specialist Iii
Polo Ortiz Adult Turning Point of Central California (TPOCC)
Assist Director, LMFT
Rene Moncada Youth Tulare County Office of Education
Choices Coordinator
Rene Solis Youth n/a Liaison
Scott Smith Youth Golden West High Business Teacher
Woodlake Deanna Bowers Youth Woodlake High Art Teacher
Woodland
Angela Angel Adult Yolo County Behavioral Health MHSA Prevention And Early Intervention Coordinator
Anne Ofsink Adult Yolo County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services
Clinician II
Donna Bousquet Adult Youth
Yolo County ADMH Mental Health Specialist
Elena Jaime Adult Spanish
Yolo County Alcohol Drug & Mental Health
Joan Beesley Adult Yolo County Behavioral Health MHSA Coordinator
Justin Hall Adult Youth
Yolo County Alcohol, Drug & Mental Health
Outreach Specialist
Terresa Smith Adult Yolo County Dept. of Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health
MHFA Instructor/Family Partner
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MHFA 12 Hour Trainings Conducted in region: 429 *MH First Aider (12 hour course): Individuals trained to provide first aid to those in a mental health crisis or support to those with mental health needs.
Amador County
Ione 2 Adult Not Indicated 2
Jackson 1 Adult General Community 1
Pine Grove 1 Adult Not Indicated 1
Sutter Creek 7 Adult General Community 2
Behavioral Health 1
Not Indicated 4
Calaveras County
Murphys 2 Adult Faith Community 1
Not Indicated 1
San Andreas 6 Adult Social Services 1
Higher Education 1
Not Indicated 4
El Dorado County
El Dorado Hills 1 Adult General Community 1
Cameron Park 1 Adult Faith Community 1
Garden Valley 1 Adult Other 1
Placerville Placerville
12 Adult Primary Health 2
Social Services 1
Not Indicated 9
So. Lake Tahoe 1 Adult Not Indicated 1
Fresno County
Clovis 1 Adult Social Services 1
Fresno
95 Adult General Community 3
Higher Education 2
Social Services 7
Not Indicated 83 Parlier 2 Adult Not Indicated 2
Reedley 2 Adult General Community 1
Behavioral Health 1
Inyo County Bishop 4 Adult General Community 1
Not Indicated 3
Tecopa 1 Adult General Community 1
Kings County
Corcoran 1 Adult Not Indicated 1
Hanford 14 Youth School 1
Adult Law Enforcement 1
General Community 1
Social Services 1
Not Indicated 10
Lemoore 1 Youth School 1
Madera Madera 80 Adult Social Services 2
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County Not Indicated 77
Youth Not Indicated 1
Oakhurst 4 Adult Not Indicated 4
Mariposa County
Mariposa 7 Adult Faith Community 1
Not Indicated 6
Merced County
Merced 10 Adult Behavioral Health 1
Not Indicated 9
Planada 1 Adult Not Indicated 1
Placer County Auburn 10 Adult General Community 2
Higher Education 1
Not Indicated 7
Loomis 1 Adult Not Indicated 1
Roseville 6 Adult Social Services 2
Law Enforcement 1
Not Indicated 3
Sacramento County
Elk Grove 4 Adult Not Indicated 4
McClellan 3 Adult Not Indicated 3
North Highlands
3 Adult Behavioral Health 1
Not Indicated 2
Sacramento 44 Adult General Community 8
Social Services 1
Behavioral Health 3
Higher Education 1
Not Indicated 31
San Joaquin County
French Camp
2 Adult Not Indicated 2
General Community 3
Stockton
13 Adult Higher Education 1
Not Indicated 9
Stanislaus County Sutter/Yuba County
Ceres 2 Adult Not Indicated 2
Modesto 30 Adult General Community 5
Higher Education 2
Social Services 2
Behavioral Health 1
Not Indicated 20
Patterson 1 Adult Social Services 1
Turlock 3 Adult Higher Education 2
General Community 1
Waterford 1 Adult General Community 1
Marysville 3 Adult General Community 1
2 Not Indicated
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Olive Hurst 1 Adult General Community
1
Tuolumne County
Sonora 5 Adult Higher Education 1
General Community 1
Social Services 1
Not Indicated 2
Yolo County Esparto 1 Adult Social Services 1
Davis 4 Adult Higher Education 1
Not Indicated 3
West Sacramento
3 Adult Higher Education 1
General Community 1
Not Indicated 1
Woodland 19 Adult General Community 2
Social Services 3
Not Indicated 14
Tulare County
Visalia
11 Youth School 3
Adult General Community 2
Behavioral Health 3
Not Indicated 3
Woodlake 1 Youth School 1
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Considerations/Notes Cost for MHFA 5-day Instructor Training Course Held in CA Conducted by Two (2) Trainers from the National Council (Adult and Youth 5-Day) “Cost Covered through UACF Enhancements”
(a) Per Diem and Travel for 150 participants (b) National Council Membership Dues (c) Facilities for 5
trainings, 5-days each (d) Training Fee in 5-Regions (2-trainers each region)
Training Fee Price: $31,500. Per training (5 Regional Trainings Total $157,500.) Includes 2-Trainers from the National Council, and Participant(s) Material
5 - Instructor Trainings Statewide: 1-Training in Each County Region
Participants: 30 Participants in Each Region (28 to 30 people which is 140 to 150 total instructors trained instructors which allows for No Shows) Note: 1-3 people per county/region (depending on geographical need)
National Council request a minimum of 2 months advance notice
Certified Instructors must conduct 3-trainings annually those with Rural designation must conduct at least two of the three in rural-designated areas
Spanish Designation is for Instructors that completed the Adult MHFA Course and will teach Basic 12 hour curriculum with all materials translated into Spanish
Costs Analysis for 12 Hour Course
Instructor: Prepare and Teach
$550. Hourly for 15 hours
Administrative Support Student Set-up Fee Student Material
Books, Handouts, Certificate
Total
$825. (1) Instructor
$1650. (2) Instructors
$20. Hour
$80. (4) Hours
$75.42 Per Student
$2,262.60 (30) Students
$25. Per Student
$750. (30) Students
$4742.60
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Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification Program
Application Packet
Thank you for your interest in becoming certified to teach Mental Health First Aid. The Instructor Certification Program is a 5-day training after which attendees are certified to offer the 12-hour Mental Health First Aid course to members of the general public.
We recommend that the 12-hour course be facilitated by two instructors, and therefore strongly encourage applicants to apply in pairs. Should you plan to send more or fewer participants, please explain your rationale in the questionnaire. Please have each participant review this entire document before attending the training.
Fees: Tuition is $2,000 per person ($1,850 per National Council Member). If selected, you will be responsible for participant tuition, travel, hotel, and any miscellaneous expenses during the week of training. After being certified as an instructor for MHFA, each instructor may charge a fee or build that into the course tuition when teaching Mental Health First Aid.
The number of 12-hour Mental Health First Aid trainings you are able to offer each year may vary based on the organization and target audiences, but certified instructors are expected to offer at least three trainings per year to maintain certification.
In this application packet, you will find:
1) Cover Sheet 2) Instructor Certification Requirements & Expectations 3) Agency/Organization Questionnaire 4) Attestation that Instructor Candidate has read all application materials
Select Instructor Certification Program for which you are applying:
(If applicable, indicate order of preference)
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the course is filled. Individuals are encouraged to apply early, as courses
are usually filled 8 weeks prior to the course.
Chicago, IL June 3-7, 2013 Full; waitlist basis only
Charlotte, NC June 10-14, 2013 Full; waitlist basis only
Milwaukee, WI August 19-23, 2013 Full; waitlist basis only
Other Please Specify on cover sheet
Please return your completed application to Margaret Jaco at
[email protected] or via fax at 202.386.9391
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Cover Sheet
MHFA Instructor Training Location & Dates: ________________________________
Applicant Information: (provide contact information for each individual applying)
Name
Title
Organization
Daytime Phone
Secondary Phone
Postal Address
Name
Title
Organization
Daytime Phone
Secondary Phone
Postal Address
Name
Title
Organization
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Daytime Phone
Secondary Phone
Postal Address
If certified in MHFA-USA, when would you offer your first training?
MHFA Primary Contact
at your Organization:
Position/Title:
Email Address:
Telephone: (_____)____-_______________
Does your organization have an active public education program?
___YES ___ NO
What is your organizational structure? __Private __Public __Non-Profit _for Profit __ Other
Which most closely describes your service area?
__Frontier __Rural __Suburban __Urban __Other
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Instructor Certification Requirements & Expectations
A Mental Health First Aid Instructor is a person who is certified to teach the 12-hour MHFA-USA adult course to members
of the general public. The following outlines the certification process, certification maintenance, and privileges for Mental
Health First Aid Instructors.
Instructor Training
The MHFA Instructor training is held over five days and is taught by two authorized MHFA trainers connected to at least
one of the Mental Health First Aid – USA Authorities. Only participants who have been present for the entire 5-day
training will be considered for certification as instructors. During the training, each participant will present an assigned 40-
60 minute portion of the 12-hour MHFA course to the group. Trainers will conduct an individual evaluation of each
participant in addition to the peer feedback provided. Participants are expected to be active in providing peer reviews on
days four and five. In addition to the presentation, each participant must complete and pass a written exam prior to the
end of the training. Each of the above items determines whether or not an individual is granted certification to teach the
12 hour MHFA course. It is not guaranteed that all participants who attend the instructor training will achieve
certification.
Certification Maintenance
To maintain certification, each MHFA-USA Instructor is required to:
Teach their first course within 6 months of training and teach at least three MHFA-USA courses per year.
Present the current program in accordance with the course outline, objectives and key messages, and
materials provided upon certification: While instructors should add local resources, contact information and
examples, they cannot otherwise alter course materials in delivering MHFA to public audiences. MHFA-USA welcomes
any questions or concerns relating to the fidelity of the program in community presentations. Collect evaluations from each course participant to whom a certificate is issued. In order to standardize evaluations
nationwide, instructors must use the standard 12-hour evaluation form provided in the teaching kit and on the
Technical Assistance site. Report this evaluation information to MHFA-USA to ensure you are delivering the program on a regular basis,
maintaining acceptable evaluations from participants, and to help evaluate how the program is received nationwide.
Respect the privacy of course participants, colleagues and others, including the responsibility to protect personal
information when gathering information on registration forms or in submitting evaluations; or in gaining permission
prior to sharing personal stories or experiences of others. Reregister every three years.
Once certified, instructors are granted access to a variety of materials designed to help develop and present the program,
including:
Registration on the Instructor Technical Assistance Website: Allows access to program materials and
resources needed to teach and promote the 12-hour program, including course PowerPoint, handouts & exercises, evaluation forms, certificate template, and a variety of marketing and business development templates.
Enrollment in the MHFA-USA Listserve: Instructors nationwide can connect, discuss MHFA-related questions, and
share news about developments in your community.
Listing on the Public “Mental Health First Aid In Your Community” Map: Advertise courses & let the public
know you are authorized to provide the program. Access to Continuing Technical Assistance from MHFA - USA: Any further questions, comments, or concerns
relating to the delivery or development of the course, we are available to speak with instructors directly or to connect
with other instructors who may have a shared interest or specialty.
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Questionnaire
Please answer the following questions so we may assess your fit with the selection criteria for becoming an Instructor for
Mental Health First Aid – USA (MHFA –USA) (see page 5 for full criteria). In particular, please include specific examples of
your experience with MHFA-USA to date (if any), relevant experiences and accomplishments (including the instruction of
adult populations, facilitation of diverse groups, and familiarity with mental health and substance use information), and
what you plan to do with the program.
1) How does Mental Health First Aid complement the services and/or trainings you or your organization currently offers in your community?
2) Please outline specific experiences and/or skills you have that are relevant to your facilitating the 12-hour Mental Health First Aid course.
3) Mental Health First Aid is a public education program designed to appeal to a wide variety of audiences, particularly individuals with no background in mental health. Given the range of potential audiences for this program, who do you envision as your primary target audience(s) for Mental Health First Aid? Please identify initial and long-term potential audiences, including a tentative timeline for your roll-out of the program. Identify any group(s) to whom you are particularly suited to deliver the course and explain why.
4) Do you know of any other certified Mental Health First Aid Instructors in your community? If so, do you plan to coordinate with them to provide the program, or how will you serve your community differently?
5) Please describe your plan for promoting and funding Mental Health First Aid if you are certified. Include any relevant information from a business plan, organizational support, or other elements which demonstrate long-term development and sustainability for the program.
6) What is your motivation for wanting to be a MHFA-USA Instructor?
7) A goal of MHFA-USA is to reduce the stigma towards people with mental health problems. What factors do you believe create and maintain the unfavorable attitudes some people have towards individuals with mental health problems?
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Application Considerations & Attestation
The ability to effectively deliver Mental Health First Aid nationwide is dependent on the quality of the instructors and
their dedication to and enthusiasm for the program. The 12-hour MHFA course may only be taught by certified
MHFA instructors, who participate in a rigorous process to ensure the highest standard is maintained & their role as
an instructor is clearly defined. As such, this application packet is designed to both let us learn about your plan &
for you to learn about how instructors fit into ours as part of the larger vision for Mental Health First Aid in the US,
so we expect you will give it careful attention.
Selection Criteria
MHFA instructor applicants are expected to come to the instructor training with an extensive knowledge of mental
health (personal or professional) and to possess teaching skills or related training experience.
Each MHFA instructor must have the mental health knowledge and experience to be able to facilitate discussions
and answer questions within the key messages of the 12-hour course, and can identify mental health services
within their state and community. In their responses to the above questions, applications should highlight any
experience of participants related to the instruction of adult populations, the ability to effectively facilitate diverse
groups, and the competency/flexibility to create and maintain a positive learning environment.
Both agency or corporate employees and independent individuals may become certified to deliver the 12-hour
MHFA course. In either situation, outlining a plan for teaching the MHFA 12-hour course, and one’s experience in
reaching community partners, must be included in the application via responses to the above questions. Individuals
applying to become MHFA-USA Instructors under the affiliation of their employer or otherwise as part of an
organization must acquire a signature from one member of senior leadership in their organization on this form.
Independent individual applicants must submit one letter of support/reference (see letter guidelines) from an
individual who can comment on their qualifications to be an effective MHFA Instructor. All applicants should submit
a resume along with their application.
One aim of MHFA is to reduce the stigma/discrimination surrounding mental health problems. The curriculum is
also specifically designed to promote the recovery paradigm. Instructors must exhibit positive attitudes towards
individuals with mental illnesses and should have enthusiasm to reduce the stigma/discrimination associated with
mental illness and addiction disorders.
Attestation
My signature indicates that I have read all portions of the MHFA Instructor Application and I have an understanding
and commitment to the requirements of being an instructor.
Applicant Signature_____________________________________ Date________________
Applicant Signature_____________________________________ Date________________
My signature indicates that I am knowledgeable about Mental Health First Aid and support the above Applicant in
his/her desire to become a certified instructor for the 12-hour MHFA course. We will work cooperatively with the
Applicant to reduce stigma associated with mental health disorders by promoting MHFA.
Employer Signature_____________________________________ Date________________
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Summary Document Prepared for CalMHSA County Prevention Needs Respondents Only: Mental Health First Aid (MFHA) Training
Mental Health First Aid Basic Mental Health First Aid Rural Mental Health First Aid Youth
Descriptions MHFA is a public education program that helps people identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
Rural MHFA is a way to build community level capacity to identify mental health and substance abuse issues early and for rural residents to increase their confidence to intervene and refer people to the resources that exist. Rural communities have a long history of being innovative and taking responsibility. MHFA is a way to increase the level of baseline knowledge about mental health and substance abuse issues and to decrease the negative perceptions often associated with these issues.
Youth MHFA is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents and builds understanding of the importance of early intervention. MHFA uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
Why? It is important for individuals to recognize that mental disorders are real, treatable illnesses from which people can and do recover; it is important to approach the conversation with respect and dignity for that individual and to not blame the individual for his or her symptoms. MHFA teaches you helpful information and resources you can offer to someone to provide consistent emotional support and practical help.
Rural populations are often under served and experience health and behavioral health disparities. Rural communities may have a shortage of behavioral health providers and limited access to services.
Targeted effort to serve rural communities. Addresses their unique characteristics, recognizes the community of rural MHFA instructors, and enhances community capacity around behavioral health issues in rural areas.
Teaches individuals how to help a youth in crisis or experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. The course also teach participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorder.
Time frame Basic Course: 12 hours Instructors Course: 5 days
Rural Course: 12 hours Instructors Course: 5 days Current MHFA Basic Instructors: Participate in a webinar to add rural content
Youth Course: 8 hours Youth Instructors Course: 5 days Current MHFA Basic Instructors: Participate in a 2.5 day training to add youth content
Teaching modes
12 hour Basic Course: Interactive seminar Instructors Course: Interactive seminar, exam and opportunities to present the material
Prerequisites None None None
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Mental Health First Aid Basic Mental Health First Aid Rural Mental Health First Aid Youth
Audience Primary care professionals, employers and business leaders, faith communities, school personnel and educators, state police and corrections officers, nursing home staff, mental health authorities, state policymakers, volunteers, young people, families and the general public
Primary care professionals, employers and business leaders, faith communities, school personnel and educators, state police and corrections officers, nursing home staff, mental health authorities, state policymakers, volunteers, young people, families and the general public
Designed for adults whom regularly interact with adolescents, but may also be appropriate for older adolescents (16 and older) so as to encourage youth peer to peer interaction. Anyone who regularly works or interacts with youth – teachers, athletic coaches, mentors, juvenile justice professionals – may find the course content useful.
Learning outcomes
Participants learn a core five-step action plan to support those who may be developing signs and symptoms of mental illness or in an emotional crisis: 1) Assess for risk of suicide or harm 2) Listen nonjudgmentally 3) Give reassurance and information 4) Encourage appropriate professional help 5) Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Participants learn a core five-step action plan which includes identifying signs and symptoms of mental illness or an emotional crisis: 1) Assess for risk of suicide or harm 2) Listen nonjudgmentally 3) Give reassurance and information 4) Encourage appropriate professional help 5) Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Special focus on issues pertaining to Rural communities
Participants learn a core five-step action plan to support an adolescent developing signs and symptoms of mental illness or in an emotional crisis: 1)Assess for risk of suicide or harm 2) Listen nonjudgmentally 3) Give reassurance and information 4) Encourage appropriate professional help 5) Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Special focus on risk factors and warning signs on a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including substance use.
Material cost None (Paid for CalMHSA)
Questions? Please contact Sireyia Ratliff, Program Director, United Advocates for Children and Families at 916-643-1530, ext. 102 or [email protected].
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County MHFA Survey Results- Updated 3/14/2013 Cities/Counties that did not respond: Alameda, Alpine, Calaveras, City of Berkeley, Colusa, Del Norte, Fresno, Glenn, Lassen, Mariposa, Mendocino, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Plumas, San Benito, Siskiyou, Tehama Please note: I have reached out to these counties again to request a response. I will update you if/when they respond.
MHFA Do you have any Mental Health First Aid certified trainers in your county?
County MHFA Trainers?
Have # of trainers
Amador Yes 4 trainers currently; we plan to add 4 more trainers in the Youth curriculum (2 will cross-train, 2 will be new trainers).
El Dorado Yes 6
Kings Yes We have 4 Mental Health First Aid trainers in the County, and plan to have 2 become certified in Mental Health First Aid for Youth.
Los Angeles Yes Did not respond
Madera Yes We probably have about 17 people trained in our community (we were the first county in CA to bring MHFA here). We have specifications for adult and youth (we were part of the pilot in the US for youth). We are working on Latino and will probably be working on rural if we can afford staff time for this.
Merced Yes 7 all in Adult curriculum.
Napa Yes We have about 6 individuals (2 bilingual in Spanish) trained in the general MHFA curriculum.
Orange Yes 20 currently, 30 were trained initially
Placer Yes 10 all in Adults, two Spanish speaking. We would like the youth training for all 10.
Sacramento Yes 2 certified trainers - No special certifications yet.
San Diego Yes There may be 2 trainers available through MHA-SD. I don't believe they are trained to deliver the rural or children's curriculum
San Joaquin Yes 6
San Mateo Yes We have 22 certified; some are licensed therapists
Santa Barbara Yes approximately 8. unknown certification
Solano Yes Through our contractor Aldea. However, theirs is an innovation grant. it will end on June 30th , 2013.
Stanislaus Yes 8
Sutter Yes 2. not specialized
Tri-Cities Yes 49, trainers and 1200 first aiders.
Tulare Yes 24, all general. They are still in their pre-certified probationary status.
Ventura Yes We have about 25 certified trainers in the adult version of MHFA. Out of those 25, we have about 10 active trainers.
Yolo Yes 6
Counties responding “no” to MHFA trainers within county: Butte, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Lake, Marin, Monterey, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Sonoma, Trinity, Tuolumne Responses to the following questions are included in the table below:
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Would any of your current trainers be interested in conducting a Spanish Mental Health First Aid training?
Would you be interested in two staff becoming Mental Health First Aid certified trainers (receiving a 5-day training for trainers (T4T))?
Would you be interested in staff receiving a specialized Mental Health First Aid certification (e.g. module for youth, rural)?
County or City: Spanish MHFA?
MHFA T4T?
Specialized MHFA? (e.g. youth, rural)
Amador Yes No Both; we would also like to add a Spanish-Speaking trainer
Butte Yes Yes Both youth and rural. We would also like to have slots available to send Spanish speaking and Hmong speaking participants.
Contra Costa No Yes Youth
El Dorado No Yes no response
Humboldt No Yes Yes but did not specify- please follow up with them
Imperial No No No
Inyo No Yes youth and rural
Kern No Yes Both
Kings Yes Yes Youth
Lake No Yes Both
Los Angeles Yes Yes no response
Madera Yes No Rural at the moment and Latino
Marin Yes Yes Spanish, youth
Merced Yes Yes rural and youth
Monterey Yes Yes no response
Napa Yes Yes Youth, Spanish
Orange Yes Yes Indicated adult, Spanish, youth
Placer Yes Yes Youth, rural, Spanish
Riverside No Yes Both
Sacramento Yes Yes Youth
San Bernardino No Yes youth and rural
San Diego No Yes no response
San Francisco No Yes Youth
San Joaquin No Yes Youth
San Mateo Yes No Yes, we have already applied for youth certification, and we would consider more.
Santa Barbara Yes Yes Spanish!!!!!!
Santa Clara Yes Yes Youth
Santa Cruz Yes Yes Youth Families, consumers
Shasta No Yes Both
Sierra No Yes Rural
Solano No Yes Youth
Sonoma No Yes no response
Stanislaus Yes Yes youth, Spanish
Sutter Yes Yes Youth
Tri-Cities Yes No No
Trinity No No no response
Tulare Yes Yes Youth and Rural
Tuolumne Yes Yes Both- it is possible our are already planning to attend the Youth one.
Ventura Yes Yes no response
Yolo No No We are hoping to get this through our Central Region WET group, but
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County or City: Spanish MHFA?
MHFA T4T?
Specialized MHFA? (e.g. youth, rural)
would be interested in the first opportunity. Special certifications for youth are not yet available, but we're planning to get this for at least 2 people. We have one Spanish-speaking instructor.
Number and Percentage of counties requesting youth: 26 out of 40, 65% Number and Percentage of counties requesting rural: 13 out of 40, 33% Number and Percentage of counties requesting Spanish: 22 out of 40, 55% Would you prefer to have a trainer come to your county and facilitate a 12 hour Mental Health First Aid workshop? (no desire to send people to become trainers) County or City: 12 hour
workshop? # of individuals to be trained
Butte No We want to train 20 - 25 individuals to be mental health first aid trainers. However, we need to have people go through the 12 hour training to know what this is and if they are interested. Therefore we are extremely interested in having the 12 hour training in our county, prior to offering the 40 hour train the trainer.
Contra Costa Yes 25
Humboldt Yes 8-12
Madera Yes We would be happy to assist with a regional training if you would like us to.
Napa No 40-60 people at least (please contact them to reconcile differences)
Sacramento Yes 30
San Francisco Yes no response Santa Barbara Yes 15
Santa Clara Yes Members in our intervention workgroup would be interested
Santa Cruz Yes no response
Stanislaus Yes 10
Sutter Yes no response
Trinity Yes no response
Tulare Yes TBD
Counties responding “no” to MHFA workshops (would prefer to have people trained as trainers): Amador, El Dorado, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Los Angeles, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Orange, Placer, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Shasta, Sierra, Solano, Sonoma, Tri-Cities, Tuolumne, Ventura, Yolo We would like to partner with local Community Based Organizations (CBOs). We are particularly interested in CBOs working with communities such as ethnic or cultural, rural, Veterans, faith-based, youth and families. Please identify any CBOs whom you would recommend as a partner.
County or City:
CBOs or comments
Amador The Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency Sierra Wind Wellness Center (operated by Mental Health America Northern California) First 5 Amador NAMI Amador
Butte We have several partners that we collaborate with that we would like to have trained to do Mental Health First Aid. These include - our older adult programs; promotores - Spanish and Hmong; faith based groups; LGBTQ groups; African American Cultural Center; Hmong Cultural Center; Parent Partners from our various WRAP groups; Talk Line Staff (consumer run warm-line); Wellness Center Staff; Crisis Staff; prevention staff.
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County or City:
CBOs or comments
We have a strong interest in getting this off the ground as soon as possible. We are willing to help facilitate and 'host' trainings that would be in our county. We would reach out to neighboring counties, and 'hold slots' for neighboring counties as needed. When we hold trainings we attract people from the entire north state. We have done this with WRAP Facilitator Trainings successfully for 2 years.
Contra Costa
New Leaf, RYSE, Lao Family Community Development, La Clinica, Center for Human Development.
Humboldt United Indian Health Services (have ASIST trainers), Hospice of Humboldt, Veterans clinic, Promotores
Inyo Methodist Social Services IMACA
Kern Veteran's Service Center Clinica Sierra Vista National Health Services
Kings We have already offered and had other agencies and CBOs participate in the Mental Health First Aid, and have on-going Bi-Annual trainings for the community.
Lake Lake County Office of Education Lake County Tribal Health Consortium Lake Family Resource Center Redwood Children's Services Lake County Probation Lake County Sheriff's Department
Madera Sorry--small county here-- we have no CBO's who provide MH services!
Marin Family Service Agency, Buckelew, Canal Alliance, Novato Youth Center, Huckleberry Youth Programs, Jewish Family and Children's Services, maybe others Regarding MHFA - we currently contract with CiMH to provide trainings. We might be able to support local trainers, or might need to continue with current model - in which case we would welcome more trainings, as our current ones are always full.
Merced Merced Lao Family Golden Valley Health Clinic Veteran Services AspiraNet Sierra Vista
Monterey Village Project Promotores Omni Resource Center
Napa Aldea, Children and Family Services (this is the only agency in Napa County that has staff trained in MHFA) Family Service of Napa Valley Napa County Office of Education Napa Valley Unified School District Napa Valley College We are particularly interested in the possibility of being able to offer stipends to first responders (law enforcement, teachers, school counselors, fire fighters, etc.) so that they can come to the MHFA trainings off hours as it is too costly to release staff for 12-hrs to take this valuable training. We are trying to figure out what works best, but continue to struggle. Any ideas around this would be very helpful. Responses include feedback from Napa County Office of Education, North Bay Regional Suicide Prevention Committee Co-Chair from Napa County, County MH Director, MH Assistant Director and MHSA Coordinator.
Orange definately faith based, vets, and youth, we are currently doing all, we need more trainers and cannot find a training that is open, we are having a large response currently to conduct the training and do not have enough people willing to do the training, and are trying to get more trained.
Placer Turning Point Community Programs- This was a new question, I would like to pose to some other CBOs.
Riverside Jefferson Transitional Programs El Sol Neighborhood Education Center Family Services Association Safe House LGBT Community Center of the Desert Catholic Charities Indian Child and Family Services (I would also recommend looking at partnership with university and community college student counseling centers)
Sacramento We would like clarification regarding expectations of CBO partners in order to discuss with our communities.
San Bernardino
military services PEI program providers Morongo Basin Mental Health cultural coalitions
San Diego Mental Health America-San Diego provides cultural brokers to the Latino, African American, LGBTQ, Native American and Veteran communities. County of San Diego is in the early stages of procuring for MHFA training throughout the county. However, we believe there is much value in having a pair of individuals trained as trainers that reside within the County structure to continue with training after the expiration of the contract.
San Joaquin ElConcilio, VIVO, Mary Magdalene, Lao Family Community Empowerment, Community Partnership for Families, APSARA, Native Directions, San Joaquin AIDS Foundation
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County or City:
CBOs or comments
San Mateo We are always looking to have more people with diverse ethnic backgrounds trained as trainers. We have established many connections with CBOs, and are working on schools. We recommend working on schools as schools often need more efforts toward partnering.
Santa Barbara
several CBOs in our county.... including ethnic specific CBOs
Santa Clara Child advocates of Silicon Valley, among others
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Community counseling Center Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance County Office of Education
Solano Aldea is currently offering all of the Mental Health First Aid Training on our behalf under Innovation. This will term out and I would like to see some county capacity developed.
Sonoma Social Advocates for Youth Sonoma County Indian Health Project Latino Service Providers Positive Images Community Baptist Church La Luz
Stanislaus West Modesto King Kennedy community collaborative, The Bridge SE. Asian Community Ctr. El Concillio Spanish-speaking community service provider Promotores -- integrated in Center for Human Services & Sierra Vista Child and Family Services
Sutter Friday Night Live Harmony Health Family Resource Center Family Soup Camptonville Community Partnership - rural The Spot - rural
Sutter We have several CBOS, too many to list. We have all of our CBOS listed on our Sutter Network of Care Website.
Trinity Nor Rel Muk Tribe/Tribal Council
Tulare We work with Tulare Youth Service Bureau, Turning Point of Central California, Kings View Behavioral Health, AmVets Post 56, Tulare/Kings PFLAG, Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss, Pride Lions, and multiple other groups. The Owen's Valley Career Development Center (OVCDC) in Visalia, Porterville, and Tule River Reservation. Brooks Chapel in Tulare California. Southeast Asian communities in Visalia, CA.
Tuolumne Unsure
Ventura City Impact, Interface, Casa Pacifica, Kids & Families Together, MICOP
Yolo RISE--Rural Innovations in Social Economics (out of Esparto); Turning Point Community Programs.
Contact Information for Individuals Completing the Survey:
Your name: Position/title: County or City:
Email address: Phone number:
Christa Thompson MHSA Program Manager Amador [email protected] 209-223-6814
Mary Wittenberg Training Coordinator Butte [email protected] 530-895-6590
May Roy First Hope Program Manager Contra Costa
[email protected] 925 681-4453
Imo Momoh Training Manager Contra Costa
[email protected] not provided
Patricia Charles-Heathers
Assistant Director of Health Services
El Dorado [email protected] (530) 621-6270
Andrea Kuhlen Deputy Director Imperial [email protected] 760-482-4096
Gail Zwier Behavioral Health Director Inyo [email protected] 760-872-2590
Meghan Boaz Alvarez Mental Health Unit Supervisor
Kern [email protected] 661-868-8007
Ahmad Bahrami Program Manager Kings [email protected] (559) 582-3211 ext 2437
Jim Isherwood MHSA Coordinator Lake [email protected] 707-274-9101
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Your name: Position/title: County or City:
Email address: Phone number:
Matthew Wells Liaison Los Angeles [email protected] (213) 251-6869
Debbie DiNoto Division Manager Madera [email protected] 559-673-3508
Kristen Gardner PEI Coordinator Marin [email protected] 415-205-9111
Sharon Jones MHSA Coordinator Merced [email protected] 209-922-3789
Michelle O'Neal-Pollard
Workforce Education and Training Coordinator
Monterey [email protected] 831-755-4577
Rocio Canchola Staff Services Analyst II Napa [email protected] 707/299-2119
Sheryl Curl Admin. Mng. WET Coordinator
Orange [email protected] 714 667 5605
Dori Budde PROGRAM MANAGER I Orange [email protected] 714-796-0453
Kathie Denton Program Manager WET Placer [email protected] 530-886-2974
David Schoelen WET Coordinator Riverside [email protected] 951-955-7106
Jane Ann LeBlanc MHSA Program Manager Sacramento [email protected] (916) 875-0188
Mariann Ruffolo Admin Manager, WET Coordinator
San Bernardino
[email protected] 9092524041
Karen Ventimiglia MHSA Coordinator and County Liaison
San Diego [email protected] 619-584-3012
Jo Robinson Director, Community Behavioral Health Services
San Francisco
[email protected] not provided
Ejaz Ahmed PEI Coordinator San Joaquin [email protected] not provided
Kristin Dempsey Director, Workforce Development
San Mateo [email protected] 6503723214
refujio rodriguez MHSA Division Chief Santa Barbara
not provided
Evelyn Tirumalai Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Santa Clara [email protected] 408-885-3982
Jaime Molina W.E.T. Coordinator / PEI Coordinator
Santa Cruz [email protected] (831) 454-4342
Jamie Hannigan Staff Services Manager Shasta [email protected] 530-245-6419
April Waldo Behavioral Health Coordinator
Sierra [email protected] 530-993-6742
Susan Castillo MHSA Coordinator Sonoma [email protected] (707) 565-5005
Ruben Imperial manager Stanislaus [email protected] 209-681-6916
Jackie Stanfill Program Manager Sutter [email protected] 530-822-7478 ext. 122
MEGAN SPOONER WET COORDINATOR Sutter [email protected] 530-822-7200
Rimmi Hundal MHSA Manager Tri-Cities [email protected] 909-784-3016
Marlinda Butler MHS Coordinator Trinity [email protected] 530.623.1838
Noah J. Whitaker Community Outreach Manager
Tulare [email protected] 559-624-7471
Cha See Administrative Specialist Tulare [email protected] 559-624-7443
Christi Lupkes MHSA Manager Tulare [email protected] not provided
Willow Thorpe Staff Analyst, MHSA Tuolumne [email protected] 209-533-6262
KerryAnn Schuette PEI Manager Ventura [email protected] 805-981-8463
Joan Beesley County Liaison Yolo [email protected] not provided