Mental Health First Aid

MHFA13 - Leverage Community Collaboratives for MHFA Success

Sunday, April 10, 2022

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: Gaylord National, Baltimore 1-2

Moderator - MHFA Summit(s)

Lee A. Berlinquette

National Trainer
Mental Health First Aid
Lakeville, Minnesota

Slides

Presenter - MHFA Summit(s)

Jessica Matyka, LCSW

Clinical Director
Rushford
Meriden, Connecticut

Handouts
Cary Maikranz, SGT

Sergeant
Meriden Police Department
Meriden, Connecticut
John A. Potter, III, LCSW

Clinical Manager
Rushford
Meriden, Connecticut
Jacqueline Rodriguez, BA, RSS

Recovery Support Specialist
Rushford
Meriden, Connecticut

Is there a magic trick to achieve lasting and meaningful support for MHFA? The mental health silos that all too often exist can diminish the community’s access to mental health solutions. In this session, you’ll learn how to use a multi-agency coalition approach to build a culture and community of collaboration and strategic partnerships.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the initial steps for creating a community coalition.
Summarize various strategies for community engagement around Mental Health First Aid.
Explain the benefits of a community approach to MHFA implementation.