Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Education Solutions
Founded in 2008, our institute has dedicated over 15 years to transforming mental health awareness through education and community engagement. We specialize in reducing stigma associated with mental health challenges and suicide, offering evidence-based training programs like Mental Health First Aid and QPR Gatekeeper Training. Our team of licensed professionals and academic partners delivers tailored presentations to schools, corporations, and public safety organizations across Chicagoland.With annual conferences addressing workplace mental health and community wellness, we've impacted thousands through direct education and strategic collaborations. Our expertise in trauma-informed programming and policy advocacy positions us as regional leaders in mental health education. We maintain strict ethical standards through partnerships with The Chicago School and adherence to national certification requirements for all training programs.
Services
Mental Health Education
Suicide Prevention Training
Community Conferences
Mental Health First Aid
QPR Training
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized mental health education experience
- Our programs are endorsed by The Chicago School and national certification bodies
- We provide CEU-eligible training for healthcare and education professionals
- Our team includes licensed clinical social workers and certified instructors
- We've delivered mental health education to thousands through annual conferences
What people say
Exponentially more comfortable with suicide prevention
Comprehensive mental health education programs
Impactful conference presentations
Services
Mental Health First Aid
This evidence-based program teaches identification and response to mental health crises. Participants learn a 5-step action plan to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges until professional help arrives. Training options include adult, youth, teen, and specialized versions for first responders and military communities.
QPR Suicide Prevention
Three-step suicide prevention training teaches recognition of warning signs and intervention techniques. Sessions cover question-persuade-refer methodology for crisis situations, with adaptations for various community groups and professional settings. Programs include both in-person and virtual delivery formats.
Community Conferences
Yearly mental health conferences feature expert panels and breakout sessions addressing current issues. Topics cover workplace wellness, suicide prevention, and trauma-informed care. Events include continuing education opportunities and networking with mental health professionals across multiple disciplines.
Professional Training
Customized mental health education for organizations includes stress management, anxiety reduction, and communication skills workshops. Programs offer CEUs for healthcare providers, educators, and human resources professionals with content tailored to specific industry needs.
Youth Programs
Specialized mental health education for K-12 schools and youth organizations. Includes Youth Mental Health First Aid training for educators and teen programs promoting peer support systems. Curriculum addresses bullying intervention, trauma response, and suicide prevention for adolescent populations.
People
Tracy Levine
Executive Director
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years in behavioral health. Former adjunct faculty at The Chicago School, certified instructor for MHFA, YMHFA, tMHFA, and QPR programs. Past Board President of Mental Health America of the Northern Suburbs.
Amber Greviskes
Doctoral Fellow
Clinical Psychology PsyD student researching trauma and vicarious trauma in first responders. Focuses on mental health policy and decriminalization of mental illness. Supports MHFA programs and develops educational initiatives.
Karishma Sunkara
Doctoral Fellow
Clinical Psychology PsyD student with experience in counseling and mental health advocacy. Specializes in holistic development approaches and cross-cultural mental health services. Develops educational programs and conducts mental health research.
Questions
What mental health training programs do you offer?
We provide Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention, and customized workplace wellness programs with CEU options.
Are your conferences open to the general public?
Yes, our annual conferences welcome both professionals and community members with accessible programming for all attendees.
Do you offer virtual training options?
Yes, we deliver Mental Health First Aid and QPR Training both in-person and through virtual platforms.
Are scholarships available for conference attendance?
Yes, we offer partial and full scholarships without requiring proof of income for conference registration.
What professional certifications do your programs offer?
Our training programs provide CEUs for psychologists, counselors, social workers, and education professionals.
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