suicide prevention classes
Most training classes are free of charge and cover topics such as stigma around suicide, risk factors for youth, LGBTQ+ and Latino/Hispanic communities, and are especially helpful for those that provide services to those communities.
Mental health first aid
Mental Health First Aid is more important now than ever before. In the past, it was believed that 1 in 5 Americans would experience a mental illness in any given year. However, with the events of 2020 and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we now know that almost everyone has faced a mental health challenge this year.
When you attend Mental Health First Aid, you’ll learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of a range of mental health and substance use disorders, and will build the skills and confidence to help someone in crisis.
QUALIFIED MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL TRAINING (QMAP)
- Assisted living residences
- Alternative care facilities and Adult foster care
- State certified adult day programs
- Residential Child Care and DHS juvenile facilities
- Facilities that provide treatment for persons with mental illness
- Secure residential treatment centers
The class is taught by a Jefferson Center instructor and broken up into two consecutive days. The first day is classroom education and the following day includes the written and practicum test. At the end of the classroom day, students sign up for their preferred testing time the following day. The test day usually takes students about two hours to complete depending on each student.
Upcoming Classes
- Classroom Day: Monday, August 29, 2022 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Testing Day: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Time is selected by participant
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
9485 West Colfax Ave.
John Eachon Room
Lakewood, CO 80215
**Please note: you are registering for day one and will sign up for your day two testing time after class. You must attend testing day to complete your certification.**