Health Education Outreach

According to the Surgeon General, one in five Americans will experience a mental health disorder in any given year. And according to Mental Health First Aid USA, sixty percent of people coping with mental illness will not seek treatment. The number one reason for this? The fear of being stigmatized.

Our local houses of worship include members living with mental illness and their loved ones. Surveys show that 40% of people affected by mental health issues will first turn to their faith leaders for support and assistance.

As part of its Whole Health Initiative and in an effort to increase the conversation surrounding this important issue, Interfaith Community Services offers mental health outreach and education programs to increase awareness of mental health and connect individuals to local care resources. Services also include Mental Health First Aid courses by a certified trainer.

Mental Health First Aid – Offered In-Person and Virtually!

After completing a 2-hour, self-paced class, First Aiders will participate in a 6-hour, in-person, Instructor-led class.  Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

Depression & Anxiety in the Elderly

This 90-minute workshop discusses the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety that may be exhibited in the elderly.  It also discusses reducing stigma and ways to help those who may be experiencing depression or anxiety.

Compassionate Care with Healthy Boundaries

This 2-hour workshop speaks to those who take care of others and helps them learn how to give care while setting secure healthy boundaries.

Compassion Fatigue – Caring on Empty

Often when we care for others, we forget to care for ourselves.  This 1-hour workshop encourages us to remember to take care of ourselves.

For more information or to register for any of our Mental Health Education programs:

Contact Dr. Tandala Kidd at tkidd@icstucson.org.