Creating environments that support long-term health and wellness is in our mission, and it is a daily practice at Mental Health Connecticut (MHC). We believe education is critical for change and have developed curriculum to support communities and workplaces throughout the state.
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MHC’s Community Education catalogue includes certified trainings, customizable workshops, and engaging presentations designed for your workforce, community group, or individual development.
Interested in hosting a training? Contact [email protected] or fill out the contact form below to explore your options and receive a customized quote to meet your educational needs.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a globally recognized training that empowers adults to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
Through this interactive certification course, you’ll learn how to:
For those certified in Mental Health First Aid, you know the importance of encouraging self-help and other strategies as part of the ALGEE Action Plan. You also know that as a First Aider, it’s important to practice self-care for yourself, especially following a crisis situation. Mental Health First Aiders provide support and resources to those experiencing mental health and substance challenges which can lead to vicarious trauma, counter transference, and compassion fatigue. In this workshop you will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of these conditions and how to utilize your personalized self-care plan to prevent, combat, and manage these symptoms.
This workshop introduces the fundamentals of mental health, exploring how it shapes our well-being and is influenced by our experiences and environment. Participants will learn about common mental health conditions, recognize key signs and symptoms, and challenge common myths and misconceptions.
Designed to foster open, supportive conversation, this workshop provides practical knowledge and a compassionate perspective—helping participants better understand mental health and feel more confident discussing it in everyday life.
Self-care is a powerful way to support your health, build resilience, and manage everyday stress. In this workshop, you’ll explore practical techniques to create healthier habits and better balance in your daily life.
Participants will learn simple, effective strategies for physical, emotional, and mental well-being—and begin developing a personalized plan they can put into practice immediately.
Work-related stress is something everyone experiences—but when it becomes chronic, it can take a serious toll on both mental and physical health. This workshop helps you understand the sources and impact of workplace stress while offering practical strategies to manage it effectively.
Through guided discussion and actionable techniques, you’ll learn how to reduce stress, improve resilience, and create a healthier, more balanced approach to work.
Burnout, recognized by the World Health Organization as an occupational phenomenon, can significantly impact both individual well-being and workplace culture. This workshop explores the causes and signs of burnout, how it shows up in daily work life, and what can be done to prevent, cope, and recover from it.
Participants will gain practical strategies to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and support well-being—both for themselves and, for leaders, within their teams—fostering a healthier, more sustainable work environment.
Join an engaging, interactive workshop designed to build understanding, empathy, and practical allyship for the LGBTQ+ community. Through real-life stories, group activities, and guided discussions, you’ll learn essential terminology, explore lived experiences, and gain insight into both historical and current challenges.
This workshop goes beyond awareness—equipping you with clear, actionable tools to support LGBTQ+ colleagues, friends, and community members. Practice navigating real-world scenarios, from coming out conversations to addressing bias, in a supportive environment.
Walk away with the confidence and skills to foster respect, inclusion, and meaningful change in your everyday life and workplace.
This interactive workshop empowers adults to make a meaningful difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth. Through engaging activities and guided discussions, participants learn to understand the unique social and emotional challenges these young people face and discover practical ways to support their well-being.
Attendees will gain tools to create safe, affirming spaces, have confident conversations about mental health, recognize when extra support is needed, and connect youth to appropriate resources.
This workshop explores Cultural Humility, a practice that goes beyond cultural competence by encouraging ongoing self-reflection, openness, and a willingness to learn from others’ experiences. It emphasizes respecting diverse perspectives, traditions, values, and beliefs while recognizing the limits of our own understanding. By embracing Cultural Humility, organizations can create work environments where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued for their authentic selves.
Participants will learn practical strategies to integrate Cultural Humility into workplace culture, explore how it supports mental well-being, and engage in discussions to develop approaches that foster psychological safety, mutual respect, and a more supportive, thriving work environment for everyone.
As social beings, humans have an inherent need for connection, belonging, and acceptance. This need doesn’t disappear when we step into the workplace; in fact, the work environment has a profound impact on our sense of belonging. A workplace where people can share ideas, ask questions, and admit mistakes without fear of judgment is essential for engagement, creativity, and well-being. Psychological safety supports both individual and team performance, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.
This workshop explores how leaders can create and maintain a psychologically safe environment. Participants will gain practical strategies to encourage open communication, build trust, and empower teams—strengthening both employee experience and organizational success.
In today’s diverse world, intersectionality helps us understand how overlapping identities—such as race, gender, ability, and more—shape people’s experiences. This workshop introduces the concept of intersectional allyship and how recognizing these layers can lead to more empathetic and effective support.
Participants will explore the impact of intersectionality in everyday interactions and gain practical tools to show up as thoughtful, informed allies—helping create more respectful, supportive environments in the workplace and beyond.
This interactive workshop explores how bias shapes our perceptions and interactions. While bias is a natural human tendency, unexamined biases—especially implicit ones—can lead to unintended harm.
Participants will engage in guided self-reflection to explore their own biases, experiences, and perspectives, uncovering where these patterns come from and how they show up in everyday interactions. Through discussion and practical strategies, attendees will build awareness and learn how to recognize and interrupt bias before it leads to negative behaviors.
For the first time in history, we are experiencing a unique situation where eight generations spanning from The Greatest Generation to Gen Beta are simultaneously co-existing and interacting and five of those are doing so in the workplace. This convergence of various generational perspectives presents both opportunities and challenges in how we communicate with one another.
This workshop helps participants understand the unique values, behaviors, and communication styles of each generation. Attendees will gain practical strategies to connect, collaborate, and communicate more effectively across ages, building stronger relationships and bridging generational gaps in any setting.
This interactive workshop honors the dedication of care team members across roles and settings while giving attendees tools to care for themselves. Through guided discussion, reflection, and practical exercises, attendees will explore strategies to manage stress, prevent burnout, and sustain emotional resilience in demanding work environments.
Attendees will learn realistic approaches to balance competing priorities, regulate emotions, adapt to change, and make rest and recovery a part of their routine—all while maintaining the excellence and compassion that define their work.
Looking for something but don’t see it listed? Our training team will work with you to create a custom workshop that fits your needs. Virtual and in-person options are available and content is tailored to your team’s audience.
MHC’s Director of Learning & Workforce Development is a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor and Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)®. Jacquilyn Davis provides certified and customized learning experiences in addition to one-on-one coaching services to aid individuals, communities, and workplaces in creating mentally healthy environments.
John has been with MHC since June of 2021, bringing over 25 years of experience within in-patient and community-based programs as a Program Director, a Behaviorist, and Trainer of various subject matter related to improving the quality of care in the human service field.
John is certified in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Mental Health First Aid, and in Red Cross CPR/1st Aid/AED as well as holding a degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology.
As a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Certified Diversity Professional, and Director of Learning & Workforce Development (a Platinum level organization of MHA’s Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health), Jacquilyn Davis, CDP® uses an intersectional approach to assist individuals seeking to create and sustain safe, supportive, and mentally healthy environments through one-on-one coaching and consultation.
Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if coaching is right for you.
Mental Health First Aid is a full day course that provides certification in life saving strategies to support those experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. MHC offers a community debrief workshop for certified First Aiders to take a deeper dive into the manual, practice additional scenarios as a team, and brainstorm responses to active concerns in your community. This coaching option is a one-on-one version of that workshop that can be booked for one or multiple sessions. In these coaching sessions, you will receive customized scenarios that reflect your community and current concerns as a First Aider. We will recap the ALGEE Action Plan, review the manual, and discuss self-care strategies to prevent, combat, and manage instances of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
Cultural Humility is the lifelong practice of self-reflection and self-critique while being open to learn and respect other cultures, perspectives, and backgrounds. This is for personal and professional development and can focus on workplace, community, or in-home environments. During these sessions we can explore how utilizing this practice can help build strategies for allyship, support your community, and gain insight on your personal values and contributions to society.
For those seeking to apply or reapply to Mental Health America’s Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, learn from a Platinum level recipient on how to improve your workplace culture. Coaching will include assistance with completing the application, identifying gaps, and strategizing how to improve work culture to earn this award.
MHC offers a community workshop on LGBTQ+ Inclusion. This is a one-on-one version that may include a review of LGBTQ+ terminology, mental health statistics, history, and empathy building stories. Coaching on this topic aims to create environments that are inclusive of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. Coaching may also include strategies for allyship, supporting those coming out, and customized scenarios to address concerns in your community.
In these sessions, you will create strategies for breaking stigma in your community, workplace, home, or any environment. You will be provided with resources, education, and best practices to aid in your custom strategy.
MHC offers a community workshop on Developing a Self-Care Plan. This is a one-on-one version of the workshop where you will create a personalized plan for self-care and evaluate your environments with the intention of making positive changes. You will receive a personalized toolkit and resources to build your plan.
Every organization has a mission statement that is used as a guidepost for their work. This describes what makes the organization unique from its competitors, what and how they contribute to society, and the guiding principles that unite their employees under a common purpose. As an employee, it’s important to find alignment with the organization you work for. This increases your motivation, improves your productivity, and helps to drive engagement with peers who share in the mission and values of the organization. These coaching sessions will explore your personal values and aid in building your personal mission statement. We may also explore the alignment and intersections with your organization to identify your unique strengths and what you can bring to your organization to contribute to the mission in new and inventive ways. Sessions may also focus solely on personal development.
Looking for something but don’t see it listed? Book a complimentary consultation with Jacquilyn Davis, CDP® to explore if coaching with MHC is right for you.
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While our Winter Wellness Campaign is coming to a close, our toolkit will be available on our website all winter long as we continue to embrace warmth, connection, and wellness.
Across the country, nonprofits are being stretched to their limits. But the need? It hasn’t gone anywhere. Your donation today, may be the housing referral that helps someone get through another week. The in-home mental health support that keeps someone safe. The only meal they’ll eat all day. The difference between crisis or care. Every dollar changes lives. Every dollar is a lifeline.
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