Community Education
Community Education & Programs
Learn about and get certified in Mental Health First Aid, which helps you identify and respond to mental health crises; take a Parent Project course to learn parenting skills and get information about resources and support available in your communities; become a Health Ambassador and help other members of your community who may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or a substance use problem; or become a graduate of the Lived Experience Academy to empower others in furthering their healing process.
FREE community education courses for the public are made possible by the voter-approved Mental Health Service Act (Prop 63).
For more information, visit the Office of Diversity & Equity, or email them at ODE@smcgov.org.
Lived Experience Academy (LEA)
The Lived Experience Academy (LEA) is designed for individuals who identify as having experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges, and/or their family members. Participants will learn how to share their stories for the purpose of empowering themselves, furthering the healing process, reducing stigma, and educating others about behavioral health conditions. Graduates can go on to be part of the Speakers Bureau and receive a stipend to share their stories with behavioral health providers and community members.
Prevention Learning Academy
Attend a learning session today!
Learn about substance use, misuse and abuse, including the root causes and societal costs. Most importantly, learn how YOU and your organization can PREVENT the harmful consequences of substance use in your community.
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