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Mental health First Aid Training Opportunity for Caregivers of Home and Community Based LTSS Services (Section 12, 19, 96)

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Mental health First Aid Training Opportunity for Caregivers of
Home and Community Based LTSS Services (Section 12, 19, 96)


The Office of Aging and Disability Services is excited to announce a virtual training opportunity scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2025 - Mental Health First Aide. This training is being provided under collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine and 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.

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 25 participants and the deadline to register is March 7, 2025.

Details of the training are below:

  • When: Friday, March 14, 2025
  • Time:  8:30am to 3:00pm (2 hours of independent pre-work to be completed prior to instruction-led session on 3/14/20)
  • Cost: FREE

MHFA for Caregivers Registration Survey

For questions, email NAMI Maine or call 1-800-464-5767 x 2301.

Mental Health First Aid for Caregivers


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