FREE TRAININGS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Mental Health First-Aid Trainings

OUR PROGRAMS

What this looks like in action.

Turning support into real, everyday impact.

We provide consistent, practical, and accessible services that meet youth, families, and communities where they are. From prevention and education to career development and community care, each program is designed to address real needs and create lasting change.

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    Breathe Through It Campaign

    Mental health outreach that reduces stigma and connects communities to support.

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    Hustle & Heal Workforce Development Program

    Youth workforce training that builds skills, confidence, and opportunity.

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    Mental Health Trainings (MHFA, Teen MHFA, QPR)

    Certified trainings that prepare communities to support mental health needs.

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    Substance Use & Overdose Prevention Training

    Life-saving education and trainings focused on overdose prevention.

SUPPORT SHOULD BE EASY TO FIND

Resources for real life.

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Resource Directory

Trusted mental health, family, and community resources in one place.

Access trusted mental health, crisis, and community resources designed to support you before things reach a breaking point.

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Video Resource Library

Helpful videos with tools, education, and community support.

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Messages From Your Community

Real stories, encouragement, and support from people who care.

THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE:

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  • Logo of Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) with a teal outline of Ohio, two hands shaking, and the organization's name and website.
  • Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency logo with a scale of justice.

84,000

Reached Through Prevention & Education

OUR 2024-2025 IMPACT

When support shows up earlier, outcomes change.

The impact of prevention is real—and measurable.

4,913

Trained in Suicide Prevention

3,155

Trained in Overdose Prevention

4,093

Hours of Employment Training Delivered

98%

of participants report increased confidence, awareness, and connection

This is what happens when people are given the tools they need, before things escalate.

GET INVOLVED

This work is about real people.

It’s about the young person who finally has the language to talk about what they’re feeling.

It’s about the individual who learns how to support someone in crisis before it’s too late.

It’s about the youth who gains confidence, skills, and a clearer path forward.

It’s about communities becoming more connected, more informed, and better equipped to support one another.

This work changes outcomes, not just in the moment, but long-term.

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