Arrowleaf

Mental Health Awareness Training - Mhat - the Mhat Program at Arrowleaf Will Focus Mental Health Awareness Training Efforts With School Personnel, Emergency Services Personnel, Healthcare Personnel, and Veterans and Their Families Located Throughout Arrowleaf’s Geographic Catchment Area, Which Is the Southernmost Area of Illinois That Consists of 7 Rural Counties - Alexander, Hardin, Massac, Johnson, Pope, Pulaski, and Union. Over 3 Years, 1,000 Individuals Will Receive Mental Health Awareness Training, Including Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness, Identifying Resources Available in the Community for Individuals With a Mental Illness and Other Relevant Resources, and Training on How to De-escalate a Crisis Safely. Arrowleaf Has Chosen Adult Mental Health First Aid (amhfa), Youth Mental Health First Aid (ymhfa), and Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) as Its Evidenced-based Training. the Arrowleaf Mhat Program Will Prioritize In-person, On-site Workplace Training for the 4 Populations of Focus; However, Its Instructors Will Offer Virtual and Hybrid Delivery to Accommodate Preferences and Special Requests. With the Assistance of Arrowleaf and Its Mhat Program, Program Participants Will Be Better Equipped to Help Build Secure, Safe, and Healthy Communities; Reinforce Partnerships Between Law Enforcement and Communities; Increase Public Trust and Enhance Public Safety.