TRAINING & EDUCATION

Mental Health Education

Learn To Support Someone in a Mental Health Crisis

Knowledge that Fuels Growth

Josselyn provides inclusive, community-centered programs that promote emotional well-being for children, families, educators, and the workplace.

Josselyn offers Mental Health First Aid training, Mental Health Workshops, school based social emotional learning (SEL) consultation, therapist-led youth camps, and intensive outpatient support.

Our programs equip individuals with essential skills to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health challenges, Together, these programs invite a supportive, informed community that fosters resilience and reduces stigma.

 

 

Youth, Community, and School Based Programs

Josselyn’s Youth Programs offer a continuum of support for young people, families, communities and schools–From prevention and education to extensive therapeutic care. Across all youth programs—from Mental Health First Aid and workshops to SEL consultation, Camp Neeka, and the Intensive Outpatient Program—the goal is to support early intervention, teach essential skills, and create safe, caring environments where youth can grow and feel empowered.

Designed to equip youth, families, and community members with practical mental health skills, these sessions offer meaningful impact in a short amount of time. Interactive and engaging, they create safe spaces for open conversation, reduce stigma, and foster empathy—making them an excellent fit for schools, community groups, or family programming.

For descriptions of our workshops and pricing (Link to pdf) 

Community Mental Health Workshops – Josselyn 

We empower leaders and teams to build healthier workplace cultures through specialized workshops and Mental Health First Aid. Our approach emphasizes proactive mental health strategies, enabling organizations to reduce stigma, enhance employee support systems, and achieve sustainable performance. 

What To Know

MHFA is a two-part program

  • Part one is a 2-hour, self-paced program
  • Part two is an instructor-led, interactive, day-long program

Led by Maggie Nash, LCSW, M.Ed.
Clinical Education and Training Manager, Therapist

  • Certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer
  • Has certified over 5,000 community members
  • Led staff and student trainings at eight local high schools
  • Coaches 25 community MHFA trainers

Community Focused Training Courses

Josselyn has led MHFA training courses in more than 30 area schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and libraries. See the full list here.
Interested in a partnership opportunity? Contact us to learn more.

Contact the MHFA Team

Hear From Our Trainees

Lake Forest Academy Trainee
Schuler Scholar Program Trainee
Skills For Chicagoland’s Future Trainee
Northbrook Senior Center Trainee

Upcoming Trainings

  • October 24 – FREE Community Training
    • Location – Josselyn’s HQ in Northbrook (1135 Skokie Blvd)
    • Sign up here

Learn how to help someone in a mental health crisis.

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Contact the MHFA Team