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!
Parenting Classes
A Program for Parents of Preschoolers
WHEN: Mondays and Thursdays 6 pm – 7:30 pm, starting April 11 through May 26. This session is in English.
WHERE: Online via Zoom
AUDIENCE: Parents and caregivers of children ages 1-4
COST: Free
CONTACT: Kristy Southard
Kristy.Southard@UnitedGeneral.org
Ph. 360-854-7168
Parenting is both rewarding and challenging! The Incredible Years program works over 14 weeks to develop the knowledge and skills for parents to bring out the best in their kids and family!
In the Parents and Toddlers Basic Program, parents learn how to:
- Help their toddlers feel loved and secure
- Encourage their toddler’s language, social, and emotional development.
- Establish clear and predictable routines.
- Handle separations and reunions.
- Use positive discipline to manage misbehavior.
For more information on Incredible Years®, visit IncredibleYears.com
Strengthening Families Program
For parents/caregivers and their kids aged 10-14
WHEN: Wednesdays from 5:30 – 8 pm
April 13 – May 18
WHERE: Concrete Elementary School
7838 S. Superior Ave
Concrete, WA 98237
AUDIENCE: Parents & caregivers with kids aged 10-14 years
COST: Free
CONTACT: Marlena White
Marlena.White@UnitedGeneral.org
360.854.7179
The Strengthening Families Program is a parent, youth, and family skills-building curriculum designed to strengthen parenting skills, build family strengths, and prevent teen substance abuse and other behavior problems. Get the tools, skills, and strategies to build stronger families in seven sessions!
Weekly Schedule:
- 5:30-6 pm: Dinner (provided free through the Strengthening Families Program)
- 6 – 7 pm: Youth and Adult group sessions
- 7 – 8 pm: Family session
Mental Health Promotion Classes
Mental Health First Aid
WHEN:
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Monday, May 23rd | 9am-3pm
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Thursday, June 23rd | 9am-3pm
WHERE: Online
AUDIENCE: Community members 18+
COST: $29*
*We believe cost should not be a barrier to this lifesaving course. Full or partial scholarships may be available. Please click here to apply for a scholarship.
Mental Health First Aid is a course for adults to learn when and how to help someone in need. Learn the five-step action plan for reaching out and supporting individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. This includes developing an understanding of what different mental illnesses and disorders are, and that individuals experiencing challenges can, and do, get better. Courses are offered online and are 6 hours in length. There will be pre-work assigned 2 weeks before the training date, it equates to about 2-hours of work.
Refund Policy:
Payment for Mental Health First Aid classes is non-refundable. If you cannot attend the in-person class on your scheduled date, please contact us as soon as possible. You may be able to reschedule to a future class or transfer your spot to another person.
Community Suicide Prevention Trainings (QPR)
WHEN:
- Friday, May 6th | 9am-10:30am
- Thursday, May 12th | 6pm-7:30pm
- Monday, May 16th | 12pm-1:30pm
- Wednesday, May 25th | 10am-11:30am
- Wednesday, June 1st | 9am-10:30am
- Monday, June 6th | 11am-12:30pm
- Thursday, June 16th | 2pm-3:30pm
- Tuesday, June 21st | 10am-11:30am
- Thursday, June 30th | 9am-10:30am
- Saturday, July 9th | 10am-11:30am
- Tuesday, July 12th | 12pm-1:30pm
WHERE: Online
AUDIENCE: Anyone aged 16+
COST: Free
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. Held over Zoom, this 90-minute free training talks about suicide myths and facts, warning signs for suicide, and how you can apply hope to save a life.
Professional Education Classes & Events
Farm to School Educator Workshops
Choose one workshop for $60, or both for $100!
Note: Workshop fees are non-refundable. If you cannot be there on the day of the class, someone else can go in your place. Please notify us if this is the case.
Contact: Rachel at Rachel.Muia@UnitedGeneral.org or (360) 854-7171
Customized Mental Health First Aid training for your organization
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
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 Jaelyn Vallely at Jaelyn.Vallely@UnitedGeneral.org or 360.854.7150
CPR, AED & First Aid Training
for your organization
Does your organization need to renew its CPR, AED & First Aid training?
We can provide training at your facilities or at our training center, with flexible times to work around your schedule! See this flyer for costs and more information, then complete the interest form.
