Taking in new information and learning different skills keeps people healthy over their lifetime. We continuously identify and offer new programs, trainings, and classes to meet the needs of our community—most at no or low cost to participants. We believe that an informed and empowered community is a healthier community!
Family Programs
Play & Grow Drop-In Groups
Join us for one of our three Play & Grow Drop-in Groups! Whether you’re caring for a tender newborn or a curious 2-year-old, these sessions provide connection with other parents/caregivers, age-appropriate activities, and facilitation by a Help Me Grow Nurse and Perinatal Support-WA Resiliency Specialist.
All groups are FREE, last an hour, and no registration is required.
WIC Breastfeeding Class
You don’t have to be a “breastfeeding expert” to become a new parent, so we’ll help offer some information to get feeding off to a good start.
Learn about:
- common concerns in the early days and how to overcome them
- breastfeeding positions and tips for best latch
- colostrum and how we make milk
- hunger signals and other baby behaviors
- how WIC staff can help
Breastfeeding is new to you and your baby and we are here for you to help you meet your breastfeeding goals.
Bringing Baby Home
A Parenting and Relationship Program
This is a four-evening workshop. Designed for both expecting and new parents, the Bringing Baby Home Program will give you skills and information to recognize and cope successfully with the normal stressors of becoming a family.
This program teaches couples how to:
• Increase friendship in their relationship
• Deal effectively with conflict
• Involve both partners in infant care and parenting
• Improve the quality of parent-child interaction
• Recognize the emotional needs of their child and each other
Questions?
Youth Bereavement Drop-In Sessions
Join us for FREE peer support drop-in sessions. Participants have the option to take part in discussions, play, art, learning, and other age-appropriate activities for expressing grief in a supportive environment with trained staff and volunteers.
WHEN:
- Tuesday, Jun 9th | 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, Jun 23rd | 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, Sep 8th | 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, Sep 22nd | 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, Oct 13th | 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, Oct 27th | 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, Nov 10th | 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, Nov 24th | 6:00 pm
WHERE: Heartwood House | 2136 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley (adjacent to the hospital campus)
WHO: Youth aged 6-18 years old who have had a family member or someone close to them die, and their caregivers/family
After registering, our team will reach out to you to schedule a brief call to learn more about you and your family. This helps ensure we have the information we need to create the most supportive peer environment.
Mental Health Promotion Classes
Brain Health & Dementia Awareness in our Communities
It’s never too early or too late to improve brain health. Join our interactive community training to support your and your loved one’s health! Over 90 minutes you will:
- Learn about and reflect on brain health and dementia in our community
- Understand potentially modifiable risk factors and the benefits of early detection for dementia
- Explore resources for further learning, action, and support around brain health and dementia
At the end of the course, you’ll take home helpful worksheets and information to guide you on your next steps toward better brain health!
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention
Three steps anyone can take to save a life from suicide.
In Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), participants develop the skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Similar to CPR, QPR is an evidence-based suicide prevention program that provides lifesaving knowledge and steps to help someone in crisis. In QPR you learn:
- Common myths and facts about suicide
- Warning signs for suicide
- How to ask someone directly if they are thinking about suicide
- What you can do to support someone and get them the help they need
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in community members.
During the course you will learn:
- The mechanics and how to apply the five-step ALGEE action plan for a compassionate response
- Ways to interact with community members in crisis and non-crisis situations
- Resources for emergencies and ongoing mental health support
- Tools and techniques for self-care
As a participant, you will:
- Complete 2 hours of self-study online
- Attend an in-person instructor-led training
- Participate during interactive lessons and practice important skills
- Take a short quiz and earn certification as an Adult Mental Health First Aider
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in young people ages 13-18.
During the course you will learn:
- The mechanics and how to apply the five-step ALGEE action plan for a compassionate response
- Ways to interact with youth in crisis and non-crisis situations
- Resources for emergencies and ongoing mental health support
- Tools and techniques for self-care
As a participant, you will:
- Complete 2 hours of self-study online
- Attend an in-person instructor-led training
- Participate during interactive lessons and practice important skills
- Take a short quiz and earn certification as a Youth Mental Health First Aider
Professional Education Classes & Events
Sources of Strength Staff Wellness Training
A 3-hour session offering an interactive professional development experience to support staff wellbeing while strengthening workplace culture.
This training helps teams to build resilience and protective factors, apply strengths to daily life and work, strengthen connection with colleagues, and explore practical tools for managing stress and burnout.
This training is open to schools, non-profits, and youth-serving organizations. Attendance will be limited to 30 people.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based trainings designed to teach skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to adults who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and connect them to the appropriate care. These courses are appropriate for anyone over the age of 18.
This training is available in an in-person 8 hour course, or a virtual/blended 4.5-5.5 hour course. Please complete the MHFA interest form and we will contact you to make arrangements and answer any questions you have
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based course that teaches anyone age 18+ the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to a youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and connect them to the appropriate care.
The following training formats are offered:
- Hybrid over Zoom (2 hours self-directed online learning and 6.5 hours instruction over Zoom)
- Hybrid in-person (2 hours self-directed online learning and 6.5 hours instruction in person)
Please provide your information below so United General District 304 staff can contact you and get started planning a training that meets your organization’s needs.
Customized QPR suicide prevention training for your organization
Suicide is everybody’s business. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) teaches any adult (16+) how to support someone in crisis and get them to the help they need. This free training talks about suicide myths and facts, warning signs for suicide, and how you can apply hope to save a life.
We can provide training virtually or in-person for your organization, with customized scenarios and Q & A sessions. Please complete our QPR Interest form and we will contact you to make arrangements and answer any questions you may have.
Questions? Contact Stephanie at Stephanie.Morgareige@UnitedGeneral.org
CPR, AED & First Aid Training
for your organization
Health & Safety Classes
Overdose Response Class
Anyone who uses opioids, including prescriptions, can be at risk for an overdose. Learn the steps for recognizing and responding to an overdose, including how to deliver Narcan® (aka naloxone) the medication that reverses an opioid overdose. Our online class provides you with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in an overdose crisis and save a life. Information about how to get naloxone at no cost will also be provided. This 45-minute training covers:
- Opioids 101 – including fentanyl
- Risk factors for overdose
- Recognizing an opioid overdose
- Good Samaritan Law
- Steps for responding to an overdose
- How to give Narcan
- Self-care for responders
Although no training is required to carry or give naloxone, our online class provides you with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in an overdose crisis and save a life.
CPR, AED, and First Aid Classes
Save Lives with CPR
With a half-million cardiac arrests each year, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can help save a life if a person’s breathing or heart stops. It’s not just for healthcare workers and emergency responders. In fact, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival when bystanders take action. The American Red Cross helps train you safely, effectively and confidently, so you’re prepared for the minutes that matter the most.
– American Red Cross
United General District 304 offers Adult & Infant CPR, AED, and First Aid classes to individuals, groups, and organizations in our community. Classes are led by our own American Red Cross-certified trainers.
Each class provides participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and other first-aid emergencies. After successfully completing a class, a certificate that satisfies most OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace, and other regulatory requirements will be issued (certification lasts for two years).
Note: class size is limited to 12 people, and a minimum of four participants are required to hold a class.
Two year certificate upon completion of class
Questions?
Babysitter Class
This in-person course prepares youth ages 11-16 to safely and confidently care for children and infants. It includes hands-on activities videos and discussions to develop essential real-life readiness babysitting skills. The course covers feeding diapering picking up and holding children safety and emergency response. Participants receive a 10-year Babysitter’s Training certificate upon completion.
What You’ll Learn
Although every situation is unique, there are some universal babysitting skills and techniques that every babysitter should have. Our courses were designed with this principle in mind and can help you deliver the care that families need and expect. Below are a few of the topics our courses cover:
- Basic care for infants and children
- Basic first aid
- Child behavior management
- Age-appropriate activities
- Emergency response
- Feeding, diapering and picking up children
A certificate good for 10 years will be issued after successful completion of the class.
Questions?