Description

The California MHFA Summit exists to empower and encourage Instructors and Coordinators.

The virtual event features on-topic general sessions, expert panels, and spotlights speakers who will discuss mental well-being and how to support those with mental health and substance use challenges through instructing MHFA.

Topics we will cover:

• Understanding Historical and Intergenerational Trauma: The Resilience of Indigenous Peoples, and the Implications with MHFA 
• Centering Safety in MHFA in Our Current Environment
• Funding Efforts and Curriculum Updates
• First Responder Perspective 
• Community Specific Courses

Presenters:

• Suzanne Pearlman and Gina Ehlert, National MHFA Instructors
• Sarah Eberhardt-Rios, Director of Health and Human Services for SYC
• Jennifer Nanez, The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
• Angela Begres and Angela Leath, National Trainers
• Tramaine El-Amin, National Council for Mental Wellbeing