Resiliency Essentials: Helping to Keep You Healthy
Resiliency is the ability to recover quickly during stressful times, and essentials are activities that are so important you need to do them on a regular basis. Makin’ It Happen (MIH) works with our partners in the greater Manchester region to promote resiliency essential initiatives, and provide trainings focused on prevention and mental health wellness.
Whether you choose from an offering listed below, or we develop a customized, evidence-based, research-informed training to serve your needs, you can join us in achieving our goal: to ensure that no matter where a people may go in the Greater Manchester region, others have the skills necessary to assist in a mental health or substance use crisis, ultimately building resilient communities.
MIH is pleased to offer several trainings and presentations to our regional community organizations. Read more below!
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. This course includes 2 hours of self-study to be completed and an additional 6 hours of instruction (which can be broken into two sessions). Participants will receive a training manual and certification upon completion of the course.
Find out more about Adult Mental Health First Aid here.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who are experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. This course includes 2-hours of self-study to be completed and an additional 6 hours of instruction (which can be broken into two sessions). Participants will receive a training manual and certification upon completion of the course.
Find out more about Youth Mental Health First Aid here.
QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer)
QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) is a national, evidence-based suicide prevention program founded over 20 years ago. Like CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), QPR is designed to increase survival in the face of a crisis. It trains you to recognize warning signs, and question, persuade, and refer someone to get the help they need.
Find out more about QPR here.
Talk Saves Lives
Talk Saves Lives is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) standardized, 45–60-minute education program that provides participants with a clear understanding of suicide, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention, and what they can do in their communities to save lives. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe. Find out more about Talk Saves Lives here.
This training is free of charge.
The Resiliency Essentials team is trained instructors on a variety of AFSP curricula. Find out more here
Organizations trained in Mental Health First Aid
Organizations trained in suicide prevention
People trained in 2023-2026 so far
What They’re Saying:
“We HIGHLY suggest that you look into the Mental Health First Aid training program offered by the amazing team at Makin’ It Happen. Janelle and Kayt are extremely thoughtful and engaging – creating a safe, secure place for everyone that attended. We are already excited for our next session!”
“I’m wicked glad that I had the opportunity to learn all about suicide and how I can now potentially save someone’s life.”
For more information, or to book a training, please reach out to our Resiliency Essentials team at resiliencyessentials@mih4u.org.
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