Do you want to learn more about mental health and help your community?
We offer free, online and live training sessions (5 sessions) on topics such as:
- the importance of mental health to overall health;
- cultural perceptions and stigma relating to mental health;
- fundamentals of mental health; common diagnoses;
- socio-ecological and structural factors that impact mental health (e.g. racism; poverty; violence, etc.);
- how to help someone experiencing signs of mental illness or in crisis;
- talking about suicide and helping someone who may be thinking about it;
- how to advocate for yourself; self-care; how to lead and facilitate conversations around mental health;
- acting as a peer navigator; locating resources; how to connect people to community resources and providers.
Our online training is in English and in Spanish, and includes five lessons with six accompanying weekly live sessions which are 90 min each. Our English and Spanish trainings are facilitated by the MHM team with licensed mental health practitioners. Those who complete the training in its entirety will receive a certificate of completion, a modest stipend, and will be eligible to participate in Mental Health Matters community events (and serve the broader region) as Peer Mental Health Navigators.
Completion Requirements
To date, we’ve had nearly 200 Peer Mental Health Navigators trained across a 5-county region! Thank you for your support!
Below is a list of what is necessary to complete the training:
- Attend and participate in the six live sessions on Sundays
- Pre-training: Attend a welcome and onboarding session that introduces you to the online platform and curriculum.
- Lessons 1-5: Complete the weekly online module and learning activities; attend the live training session (on Sunday) (approx. 3-5 hours of time needed each week)
- Other requirements:
- Complete the online contract in Lesson 1
- Complete two surveys during the training, a pre-survey in Lesson 1 and a post-survey in Lesson 5
- Complete all lesson assessments with at least 70% or above to receive a passing score.
- Submit the Certificate of Completion request
- Optional: Attend a cohort graduation and celebration event!
Upcoming Cohorts
Please check our Events Calendar and our Facebook page for upcoming training or informational sessions.
In English
Registration is now closed for trainings. We will update this website when we resume trainings. Please follow us on social media for announcements!
If you would like to added to our waitlist, please email us at info@MentalHealthMattersWA.com in case any slots open up or to share information about upcoming training.
Download PDF version of flyer for the 2024 English Cohort
En Español
El registro está actualmente cerrado. Actualizaremos este sitio web cuando se reanuden las capacitaciones. Por favor, síganos en nuestras redes sociales (Facebook o Instagram) para mantenerse informado sobre futuras capacitaciones y registro.
Si desean que los agreguemos a nuestra lista de espera, envíenos un correo electrónico a info@MentalHealthMattersWA.com en caso de que hayan espacios disponibles o para compartir información sobre la próxima capacitación.
Vea el foyeto en Español (PDF).
Help others find mental health resources and support
Nohemi Rivera, our MHM Lead Navigator, shares her passion for working with community and reasons why she’s involved as a Peer Mental Health Navigator.
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