ARKANSAS, USA — Goodwill Industries of Arkansas announced Monday that it has received a $499,950 grant to expand Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and services at the Goodwill Industries of Arkansas Academy.
The grant was received through the Arkansas Department of Human Resources' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Division and will support education and training of community members who may encounter someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
The grant will enable the Academy at Goodwill to provide certification to Goodwill staff in specialized youth mental health training. Programs include Youth Mental Health First Aid, for adults who regularly interact with children ages 12-18, and Teen Mental Health First Aid, for teens ages 15-18.
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