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LeadingAge Iowa received a Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) grant to enhance mental health support within long-term care communities (LTC) in wake of the pandemic. The grant approaches mental health support from 2 perspectives: (1) culturally by de-stigmatizing mental illness through Make It OK to encourage residents and staff to talk about mental illness, just as they would a physical condition, and (2) enhanced identification and response by expanding the capacity of on-site professionals who are trained in Mental Health First Aid. The grant covers Make It OK Ambassador training (2-hour virtual), Mental Health First Aid training (8-hour in-person) for LTC staff, and the cost of Mental Health First Aid Instructor certification and instructor start up materials for those who choose to continue on and pursue that option.

As we approach the start of the training sessions covered by the grant, please join LeadingAge Iowa and training partner, Abbe Center for Community Mental Health, to understand the grant’s opportunities and expectations for participating LTC providers.

Event Schedule
June 1, 2023 I  8:30 - 9:30 a.m. CT

Who Should Attend
Leaders and HR professionals at Iowa LTC communities who intend to have their staff take advantage of the free Make It OK and Mental Health First Aid training provided through the CMP grant.  Each participant should register individually to receive their own unique connection.

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