For individuals living in Bowling Green and surrounding areas, we offer a variety of educational presentations and trainings on mental health related topics.
NAMI Education Series is a program designed to better inform those who have or know someone affected by mental illness. How do we do that? By hosting and offering several presentations to our community!
NAMI Education Series are offered 2-3 throughout the year. Typically, they are 90-120 minutes during the evening. We also offer presentations to schools, businesses, and other organizations. If you are interested in a presentation or training for your organization, please visit our request a speaker page. We also offer webinars on various mental health topics. To request the link for the webinar, click on the button and fill out the registration.
What To Expect:
- Understanding diagnoses, treatment, and recovery
- Effective communication strategies
- The importance of self-care
- Crisis preparation strategies
- NAMI and community resources
Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
StigmaFree Company is an initiative to strengthen relationships with local companies and equip them with vital mental health resources and education to promote a more accepting, supportive, and productive work environment.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer - the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. In this 1.5 hour training, participants will learn how to recognize suicide warning signs and how to respond of these signs are present, how to ask someone about the presence of suicidal thoughts and/or feelings and how to offer hope. In addition, participants will gain information about resources in the community and how to refer individuals to those resources.









