Education

The Promotion Education Program is a United Way funded program that strives to increase community understanding of mental health issues and to promote healthier lifestyles.

 

Public Education

Presentations and workshops are available for any audience on a wide range of mental health topics such as stress management, communication, self-esteem, dealing with difficult people, and suicide prevention.  Education sessions can be customized to fit any time frame and audience.  Mental health education is available to schools, businesses, organizations, and community groups.

 

Public forums are held several times throughout the year on a variety of topics.  These events feature diverse speakers, including physicians, people with mental illness, and motivational speakers, and are open to everyone.

 

Pamphlets, books, videos, and information packages are available on a number of mental health topics.

 

The Promotion & Education Program staff writes a newspaper column that appears every Monday on the Healthy Living page of the Chatham Daily News.  The column discusses a broad range of mental health topics, promotes upcoming events, and offers strategies for achieving good mental health.

 

Educational/Support Groups

• Happy Being Me - designed to enhance self-esteem and feelings of well-being
• Learning To Relax - offers practical strategies for effectively managing stress and achieving a sense of peace
• Other support groups including Formerly Marrieds and Coping with Unemployment are available as needed

To arrange for the Promotion Education Program’s services, contact the Promotion Educaiton Program Coordinator.  A fee structure applies to some programs.