Free Mental Health Trainings for Linn, Benton, & Lincoln Counties
The Coast to Forest collaboration between the OSU Extension Family and Community Health Program and the OSU Center for Health Innovation works on mental health promotion and substance use prevention. The Coast to Forest project delivers a variety of trainings including Adult Mental Health First Aid (English & Spanish), Youth Mental Health First Aid, Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR); Substance Use Disorder 101; and De-Stigmatizing Media Training.
Free trainings offered for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties:
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): is a suicide prevention training focused on recognizing the signs of suicide and how to appropriately intervene and refer those who may be contemplating suicide to get help. Participants complete a 1.5-hour in-person or remote training.
Adult Mental Health First Aid: helps people recognize signs of mental health or substance use in adults. Learn how to guide a person to appropriate care and provide help. Participants complete a 2‐hour, self‐ paced, online course and a 6‐hour in-person or remote training.
Youth Mental Health First Aid: is designed for adults who regularly interact with youth to give assistance to youth who are in crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, and other mental health related disorders. Participants complete a 2‐hour, self‐ paced, online course and a 6‐hour in-person or remote training.
These trainings can be delivered in-person or remotely. No mental health background is necessary. If you or your organization are interested please fill out this form and we will reach out to you to coordinate.
For general questions, please contact Heather Stewart: Heather.Stewart@oregonstate.edu