To save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn.
Understand the required elements of HUD’s housing quality standards (HQS) for housing programs. This training provides information on general room standards, and lead-based paint regs, allows participants to conduct a site inspection and analysis of inspection results and introduces a web-based software to assist with rent reasonableness testing.
This training is primarily for those new to homeless services. It gives an overview of the Continuum of Care, how systems work, best practices in case management, frameworks we practice, and other helpful information. This is an in-person training with a walking tour of the shelters on Lancaster.
Learn the application process for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Employment Program for Self-Sufficiency. The training covers the history of welfare, eligibility points/documentation, Choices Employment Program for TANF recipients, benefits participants are eligible to receive, and assistance available after gaining employment.
This training includes a short history of the Food Stamp program & application process, Able-bodied adults without dependents, general population, SNAP employment & training program, participation requirements, services available, non-compliance and good cause. Also includes medical programs available to low-income citizens of Texas for children & adults.
Due to client confidentiality this meeting is not open to the public. Contact Rachel Amerson for more information.
Due to client confidentiality this meeting is not open to the public. Contact Rachel Amerson for more information.
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
Due to client confidentiality this meeting is not open to the public. Contact Rachel Amerson for more information.
Due to client confidentiality this meeting is not open to the public. Contact Rachel Amerson for more information.
