A.I.D. (Awareness, Interaction, Direction) is a 60 to 90-minute mental health awareness training developed by Kent State University’s Center for Public Policy and Health. Delivered in-person or virtually, this program equips individuals to be mental health advocates by teaching the following action steps:

•Awareness: Recognize signs and symptoms of mental distress.
•Interaction: Engage effectively with individuals experiencing distress.
•Direction: Connect individuals to appropriate mental health resources.
 

Key Components:

•An introduction to general mental health terminology
•Discussions on how to reduce stigma surrounding mental health
•An overview of local and national mental health resources.
•Practice scenarios to apply the A.I.D. action steps
 

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their ability to support colleagues, clients, and community members facing mental health challenges.

To schedule a training session with the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board Tribal Suicide Prevention team or to learn more, please complete our training request form!

SPTHB Training Request Form