MHARS Lorain County

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training for Adults
2025-06-11 12:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Amy Levin Center, 1165 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain
This is a 2 day course on June 10th, 2025 from 12:30-4:30pm AND June 11th, 2024 from 12:30-4:30pm. You must attend both days.

WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Mental Health First Aid takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health problems by improving understanding and providing a safe, responsible action plan.

There is paperwork with this class and it is required to be completed 7 days prior to the class. The pre-work does not take long, but must be completed or you will be removed from the class.

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Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) for Adults
2025-06-10 12:30 - 16:30 | Amy Levin Center, 1165 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain

MHARS Board of Lorain County Board Meeting
2025-05-27 17:00, 2025-04-22 17:00, 2025-03-25 17:00 | Amy Levin Center, 1165 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain

Peer Recovery Supporter Training
2025-05-19 08:00 - 2025-05-23 16:30 | Amy Levin Center, 1165 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain
This training takes place Monday, May 19th – Friday, May 23rd from 8:00am to 4:30pm daily (5 days total)
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Lunch will be provided

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training for Youth
2025-05-06 09:00 - 16:30 | Amy Levin Center, 1165 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Mental Health First Aid takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health problems by improving understanding and providing a safe, responsible action plan.
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There is paperwork with this class and it is required to be completed 7 days prior to the class. The pre-work does not take long, but must be completed or you will be removed from the class.

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
2025-04-28 08:00 - 2025-05-02 16:00 | Amy Levin Center, 1165 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain
CIT is an organizational, community intervention involving changes in police procedures and collaboration with mental health providers and community stakeholders. Officers volunteer for 40 hours of training provided by mental health clinicians, consumer and family advocates, and police trainers. Training includes information on signs and symptoms of mental illness, mental health treatment, co-occurring disorders, legal issues, and de-escalation techniques.
The training will take place April 28-May 2, 2025 at the Amy Levin Center in Lorain, OH from 8:00-4:00. Lunch will be provided.
Registration is first come first serve (max 3 per department), but preference is given to sworn law enforcement. The class size is 24, which is considered best practice for this particular training. A waitlist will be kept for anyone that signs up after the 24-person class limit.
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OhioMHAS Youth Peer Support Virtual Training
2025-04-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-25 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-18 17:00 - 21:00
You must attend the entire 40-hour training.
To register for the training, please fill out the application @ Certified Youth Peer Support Training Application Form Survey

Lorain County Re-Entry Week & Second Chance Month
2025-04-17 09:00 - 12:00 | LCCC College Center, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, 44035, United States
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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) CEU Training (Virtual)
2025-04-11 12:00 - 13:00
This training will provide foundational knowledge of the Adverse Childhood Experiences model, the impact it has on individuals, and the ways trauma can affect health and well-being throughout the lifespan. 1 free CEU will be given upon completion of the training.
Fulfills for section 4757.22 of the Revised Code for Counselors: human growth and development, methods of intervention and prevention of mental and emotional disorders. Fulfills for section 4757.01 for the Revised Code for Social Workers: human development and behavior.
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Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Training
2025-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Amy Levin Center, 1165 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain
Question Persuade Refer (QPR) is a suicide prevention training that provides straightforward, simple guidance on how to notice mental health warning signs, talk to a person in distress with ease and confidence, and connect them to the right help.
A highly researched and proven approach, QPR was developed by Paul Quinnett, Ph.D., of Spokane, Washington. The work of the QPR Institute prepares individuals to act in a bold and positive manner to prevent a suicide and save a life.
Ask a question, save a life!
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Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Training
2025-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Amy Levin Center, 1165 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain
Question Persuade Refer (QPR) is a suicide prevention training that provides straightforward, simple guidance on how to notice mental health warning signs, talk to a person in distress with ease and confidence, and connect them to the right help.
A highly researched and proven approach, QPR was developed by Paul Quinnett, Ph.D., of Spokane, Washington. The work of the QPR Institute prepares individuals to act in a bold and positive manner to prevent a suicide and save a life.
Ask a question, save a life!
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2-day ASIST (Applied Suicide Prevention Skills) Training
2025-03-19 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-18 08:00 - 16:00 | Amy Levin Center, 1165 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain

Connecting for Kids Resource Fair
2025-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | LCCC Spitzer Center, 1005 Abbe Road North, Elyria, OH, 44035, United States

Bloom Where You Are - OBP Event
2025-03-06 09:00 - 11:30

Martin Luther King Day
2025-01-20 08:00 - 16:30
Our offices are closed

2-Day ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
2024-04-19 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-04-18 08:30 - 16:00 | Amy Levin Center, 1165 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain
Registration Link:
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Racial Equity Institute Youth Training
2024-03-10 09:30 - 15:00 | Lorain County Equity Center – Elyria YWCA, 318 West Ave., Elyria, OH
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Racial Equity Institute Youth Trainings
2024-03-09 09:30 - 15:00 | Lorain County Equity Center – Elyria YWCA, 318 West Ave., Elyria, OH

MHARS Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
2024-02-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Amy Levin Center, 1165 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain

MHARS Staff Meeting
2024-02-27 13:00 - 14:00
