Events & Trainings
We’re excited to offer a series of events dedicated to promoting mental health and wellbeing, reducing stigma, and connecting our communities to resources. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of mental health, learn practical ways to support others, or become certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), our upcoming sessions are designed to empower individuals and organizations alike.
Our certified MHFA courses teach participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges. These interactive sessions equip you with the tools to provide initial support and connect people to appropriate care.
What you’ll learn:
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Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
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How to approach, listen to, and support someone in crisis
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Steps to take in a mental health emergency
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Where to turn for professional help
Lifting Our Voices: Be The Light
Please join us for breakfast at our annual fundraising event to ensure that everyone knows where to turn for help when struggling with a mental health challenge, seeks help without fear of stigma and receives prompt access to excellent care.
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Location: Horizons Conference Center - Saginaw
Together, we can strengthen our communities by advancing anti-stigma efforts, fostering a culture of mental wellness, expanding workplace and youth mental health programs, and increasing access to care. The evening will feature a keynote address from Tess Kunik, Creative Director of The Liv Project and suicide loss survivor, as well as a powerful testimonial highlighting the impact of our recently implemented Teen Mental Health First Aid training.
This event is free to attend. Registration is required, and guests will have the opportunity to make a donation in support of the cause.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available; Contact Dallas Rau at rau1d@cmich.edu for questions and for more information.
Thank you for your support of the impact we are making in the Great Lakes Bay Region!
Adult Mental Health First Aid on 3/17/26 in Midland County
UPDATE: This class is full! Please contact Dallas Rau at rau1d@cmich.edu to be placed on a waitlist.
Please join us for an Adult Mental Health First Aid training on March 17, 2026 from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the Delta College Downtown Midland Campus.
Adult MHFA teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of a mental health or substance use challenge. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone and help connect them to the appropriate care.
After completing a 2-hour, self-paced online course, First Aiders will participate in five to six hours of in-person, instructor-led training together.
This event is FREE to attend due to ARPA funding, but registration is required as space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
Youth Mental Health First Aid on 5/27/26 in Midland County
Please join us for a Youth Mental Health First Aid training on May 27, 2026 from 9:00am - 2:30pm at the Delta College Downtown Midland Campus.
This training is generously sponsored by the Midland Area Community Foundation Youth Action Council.
YMHFA teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care.
After completing a 2-hour, self-paced online course, First Aiders will participate in four-five hours of in-person, instructor-led training together.
This event is free to attend due to the support of the MACF YAC, but registration is required as space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
2Q GLBR Mental Health Provider Connect Series
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm (Please note that lunch will not be provided, but please feel free to bring your own to enjoy during the session)
Location: The Legacy Center for Community Success (2417 Abbott Road in Midland)
Topic: Live EMDR Demo, followed by Q&A (1.0 CE is pending)
Hosts: This event will is co-hosted by Resolutions Midland (Ann-Marie Shibley) and Common Spring Therapy (Abby Rainey)
The GLBR Mental Health Provider Networking Series is designed to bring our community of providers together - across disciplines, settings, and counties - to strengthen collaboration and support one another. Hosted quarterly at rotating organizations throughout the region, each session features a guest speaker highlighting key issues in mental health, open discussion, and the opportunity to earn CEs. Together, we’re building stronger connections that enhance care, reduce isolation, and promote wellbeing for those who serve others.
Enjoy professional networking and a chance to earn 1.0 CE credit (pending approval).
Youth Mental Health First Aid on 4/29/26 in Midland County
Please join us for a Youth Mental Health First Aid training on April 29, 2026 from 9:00am - 2:30pm at the Delta College Downtown Midland Campus.
This training is generously sponsored by the Midland Area Community Foundation Youth Action Council.
YMHFA teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care.
After completing a 2-hour, self-paced online course, First Aiders will participate in four-five hours of in-person, instructor-led training together.
This event is free to attend due to the support of the MACF YAC, but registration is required as space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
Testimonials
- Jason Dole, Safety Director at Sugar Construction, Inc.
“Mental Health First Aid training has enabled me to identify where there may be an issue and how to cope/work with different individuals. The training has equipped me with the knowledge to be a good listener and help individuals that may be struggling with certain aspects of life. I am confident to engage in situations, and comfortable being a shoulder for anyone that needs it until we can get them the help they need.”