Arbor Circle Mental Health Awareness Training serving Ottawa County in West Michigan - Arbor Circle will implement its Mental Health Awareness Training project throughout Ottawa County, Michigan, to expand mental health awareness, suicide prevention, crisis response, and referral capacity. The project will train 1,800 residents and professionals to recognize mental health concerns, respond safely, de-escalate potential crises, and connect individuals to appropriate resources. Training and education will include Question, Persuade, Refer; Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid; Hope Squad; and Mental Health Skills. Annually, Arbor Circle will train 100 youth-serving adults, 200 adolescents, and 300 adults, with at least 80% of surveyed participants demonstrating increased knowledge. The project will also conduct at least 3 media campaigns, participate in 8 community events, and deliver 20 professional and community presentations each year. Working with Ottawa County Community Mental Health, schools, coalitions, employers, first responders, and community organizations, Arbor Circle will develop written and electronic resources within 4 months of award, distribute them through training and outreach, participate quarterly in Lakeshore Hope Connect and other collaborations, and strengthen pathways to screening, assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment. All required activities will begin within 4 months of award.
