Training

Expand your mental health toolkit

Training Courses

Learn from our experts

A healthy community starts with you! Help us reduce stigma and learn practical skills to prevent suicide and support wellness in your community. Join us for expert-led trainings facilitated by Mental Health Partners.

We believe cost should never be a barrier to education. Scholarships may be granted upon request to those in need thanks to generous donations from community members, businesses, and local organizations. Email us at Trainings@mhpcolorado.org to learn more.

*Some of our trainings are free for individuals who live or work in Broomfield and Boulder counties, as part of a generous partnership with the City and County of Broomfield and the City and County of Boulder. If you reside outside of Boulder or Broomfield counties, contact us to ask about pricing.

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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

Just as people trained in CPR save lives, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. During this 90-minute training, you’ll learn how to identify suicidal behaviors and what to do to save lives through innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention tactics.

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training program that teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in teens and adults, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. This 6-8 hour training provides the skills you need to initially support someone who may be experiencing a crisis or developing a mental health or substance use problem.

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

In this 2-day interactive workshop, participants learn to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Participants must attend the full session both days.

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Introduction to Mental Health & Wellness

This is an introductory, 90-minute training to gain insights into what mental well being and mental distress can look like, red flags to be aware of, how to support a person in distress and refer them to professionals, as well as strategies for us to take care of ourselves.

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TESTIMONIALS

Lifesaving impact through education

Many of our clients have been on suicide precaution while in custody and have attempted suicide and self-harm in their past. We are so grateful to receive the ASIST training to best support our clients when they are at their most vulnerable.

Boulder County, Community Justice Services team member

Custom Group Trainings

Schedule a private training

Private classes can be customized based on your needs and audience. Email us to begin the process of scheduling an MHP training for your group, business, or community organization. We will contact you within 1 week to discuss your group’s individual needs.

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Training Team

Experts in mental health and suicide prevention

Our Training team includes local experts in the fields of mental health, substance use, suicide prevention, and more. Collectively, they have decades of professional experience, knowledge, and practice of evidence-based modalities, bringing actionable and lifesaving insights to our community.

Susan Bellasshe/her/hers

Training Expertise

Mental Health First Aid (Youth), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and custom courses

Victor Kinghe/him/his

Training Expertise

Mental Health First Aid (Adult and Youth), people experiencing homelessness, Recovery Coach Training (MHP’s Recovery expert)

Erin Knudsonshe/her/hers

Training Expertise

Mental Health First Aid (Adult)

Casey Rileyshe/her/hers

Training Expertise

ASIST, QPR, and custom courses

Jean Rosmarinshe/her/hers

Training Expertise

Mental Health First Aid (Adult and Youth), QPR, SafeTALK, ASIST, and custom courses (MHP’s Clinical Training expert)

Jessica Ulrichshe/her/hers

Training Expertise

ASIST

Annette Visbeckshe/her/hers

Training Expertise

Introduction to Mental Health and Wellness, Mental Health First Aid (Adult), and ASIST

Jay Winsteadhe/him/his

Training Expertise

QPR, SafeTALK, ASIST, and custom courses in suicide prevention (MHP’s Suicide Prevention expert)

Susan Bellas

she/her/hers

Regional Director Broomfield and East Boulder County

Licensed Profesional Counselor (LPC)
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Languages: English

Susan has loved working with teen, kids, families, and adults as a therapist for over 30 years. She uses her humor to connect with folks and helps them feel safe and comfortable. She specializes in working with trauma, attachment, families involved with social services, and youth with intense emotional and behavioral needs. Susan has led adult, high school, middle school, and elementary school age therapy groups with kids and their parents, working to build skills and strategies in managing intense emotions, crises, relationships, and practicing mindfulness. Susan has been a trainer throughout her career, teaching colleagues about these and other clinical interventions, as well as community members about Mental Health First Aid for Youth.  Susan loves hiking, pickleball, and trying new things.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers about trainings

What if I can't afford to take a training?

Can MHP provide training or support at my workplace?

Yes, our experts frequently provide both virtual and in-person group/team trainings for companies and organizations throughout our region – including for healthcare and medical providers, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses. Our custom training courses are an excellent teambuilding and professional development activity that will empower you and your colleagues to bring wellness into the workplace. To learn more about our offerings and pricing, contact our Training team by email (trainings@mhpcolorado.org) or phone (720-406-3690).

In addition to trainings, we also partner with businesses to deliver embedded mental health support designed to achieve better health outcomes for your employees and teams. We accomplish this through expert-led wellness classes, health coaching, supervisory consultation, and easy access to therapy. Learn more about our business solutions.

What languages are trainings provided in?

Can I become an MHP training instructor?

Are you passionate about mental health, and interested in teaching others lifesaving tools and skills? We can help you get certified as an instructor, and then compensate you for your time in leading training for others!

We especially need bilingual trainers to better serve our multi-cultural community members. To learn more, contact our Training team by email (trainings@mhpcolorado.org) or phone (720-406-3690).

How can I stay updated with what is happening at MHP?

For email updates about upcoming trainings, events, resources, and announcements, we invite you to subscribe to our monthly Community Update e-newsletter. To subscribe, scroll down to the bottom of this page and submit your email address.

We also invite you to like and follow Mental Health Partners on social media to see what we are up to – and to help us spread the word by sharing resources and information with your friends, family, and communities. Scroll down and click on the social media icons to engage with us on your favorite platforms.

Finally, continue browsing our website – particularly our Blog and Media page – to stay informed about the latest happenings, news, and announcements at Mental Health Partners.

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