Title: Adult Mental Health First Aid
Date: 5/2/25
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: In-Person (Location revealed once signed up)
Adult Mental Health First Aid Covers:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
- Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
- How to interact with a person in crisis.
- How to connect a person with help.
- Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care.
Disclaimer: By signing up for this workshop you are agreeing to be present for the whole training day along with completing any pre and post coursework to obtain your certification. Please reach out to SFC Center at [email protected] of you have any questions.
Title: Youth Mental Health First Aid
Date: 5/9/25
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: In-Person (Address is revealed after sign up)
Youth Mental Health First Aid Covers:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in
this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders
and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). - Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
- How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
- How to connect the youth with help.
- Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and
the impact of social media and bullying.
Disclaimer: By signing up for this workshop you are agreeing to be present for the whole training day along with completing any pre and post coursework to obtain your certification. Please reach out to SFC Center at [email protected] of you have any questions.
Date: 4/24/25
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Virtual
presenters: Muhammad Irtaza and Stacey Singh
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the loneliness epidemic—what it is, its root causes, and its impact on youth.
- Recognize the physical and emotional effects of loneliness and how they influence overall well-being.
- Explore proven strategies that advocates can use to help youth navigate loneliness and build meaningful connections.
Date: 4/3/25
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: In Person
Presenters: Kadijah Belcher and Michael Russell
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding what eating disorders are: what are the types and the symptoms.
- How to develop and select treatment plans for impacted youth.
- Identifying strategies that peer advocates can use to support struggling youth.
Date: 3/20/25
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Virtual
Presenter: Corey Betancourt And Stacey Singh
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of empathy in peer advocacy and its impact on supportive communities.
- Learn key skills for practicing empathetic leadership and fostering meaningful connections.
- Identify strategies to create an inclusive, empathetic workplace that encourages growth and collaboration.
Date: 3/6/25
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: In Person
Presenters: Kadijah Belcher and Muhammad Irtaza
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the dynamics of youth relationships and the crisis of loneliness.
- Identify “red flags” and promote skills for healthy relationships.
- Support youth in navigating challenges and building better relationship skills.
Date: 2/20/25
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Virtual
Presenter: Muhammad Irtaza
Expert Trainer: Michael Russell
Learning Objectives:
- Understand challenges faced by youth and parents with mental health diagnoses and the role of peer advocates.
- Develop communication and empathy skills to build trust in peer relationships.
- Identify strategies to connect youth and parents with mental health services and supports.
Date: 2/6/25
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: In Person
Presenters: Kadijah Belcher and Muhammad Irtaza
Learning Objectives:
- Engage with the context of cross-cultural relationships in NYC and how it affects youth and families navigating systems.
- Explore how to navigate conflict related to someone’s cultural beliefs or background.
- Effectively work across cultures without code switching and advocating for acceptance of all youth/families
Date: 1/23/25
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Stacey Singh and Kadijah Belcher
Learning Objectives:
- Overview of mandated reporting, definitions of maltreatment/abuse, and confidentiality.
- Understanding the implication of disproportionate reporting on communities of color.
- Effective ways to be a mandated supporter when working with youth and families.
Date: 1/9/25
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: In Person
Presenters: Stacey Singh and Lily Talmont
Learning Objectives:
- Equip attendees with skills to communicate effectively in a workplace with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds.
- How to handle conflict in the peer workplace in a trauma informed and culturally sensitive way.
- Address our biases and enhance advocates ability to provide empathetic support.
Date: 12/19/24
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: In Person
Presenters: Calvin Swinton & Sahara Jones (External Expert)
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the eligibility criteria and requirements for accessing various housing support programs and resources.
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Develop skills to navigate the application processes and documentation needed to access affordable housing options effectively.
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How advocates can bridge families to resources and effective engagement navigating housing market.
Date: 12/12/24
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Stacey Singh & Lily Talmont
Learning Objectives:
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Learn about various digital platforms for engaging youth and families.
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Develop skills to implement technology-driven engagement strategies effectively.
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Understand how technology can be used for advocacy in supporting youth and families, including ethical considerations.
Date: 11/21/24
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Calvin Swinton & Stacey Singh
Learning Objectives:
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Teach family peer advocates effective group facilitation and structure techniques to encourage participation.
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Equip family peer advocates with the skills to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere with attendees during group meetings.
Date: 11/14/24
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: In Person
Presenters: Lily Talmont & Muhammad Irtaza
Learning Objectives:
- Inform advocates how to develop a theme, purpose, and agenda for groups.
- Model and discuss how to facilitate groups in a trauma informed and culturally aware way.
- Develop skills for outreach and maintaining attendance at reoccurring groups.
Date: 10/3/24
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Calvin Swinton and Stacey Singh
Learning Objectives:
- Review of substances & recognizing the risk factors for addiction
- Identify the signs and symptoms of an individual who is abusing drugs or alcohol
- Develop strategies on how to better communicate between parents and youth about substance use and promote a healthy environment
Date: 10/24/24
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: In Person
Presenters: Lily Talmont & Stacey Singh
Learning Objectives:
- Recognizing signs and effects of IPV
- Addressing co-occurring challenges
- Empowering advocates to support children who have witnessed IPV
Date: 9/26/24
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: In Person
Presenters: Calvin Swinton and Lily Talmont
Learning Objectives:
- History of Disability Rights and Special Education in NYC Public Schools
- The IEP Process from Start to Finish
- Best Practices for Advocacy and Addressing Stigma